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WORKSHOP MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 1989
A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held
on December 14, 1989 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue,
Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mayor Joy Salamone called the meeting
to order at 7: 30 P.M.
Members Present
Joy Salamone Mayor
Ann Thurm Mayor Pro Tem
Don Arabian Council Member
John Porter Council Member
Rocky Randels Council Member
Others Present
Leo Nicholas City Manager --• --
Jim
Jim Theriac City Attorney
Angel Taylor Deputy City Clerk
1 . Report on Status of Arbitration Concerning Ottis Manley
Mr. Joe Moss, Attorney reported to Council that at the last
arbitration meeting, the Union' s attorney approached the City
and proposed a settlement of $3,600 .00, with no admission of
liability by the City.
Mr. Nicholas, advised that the City's Insurance Company had been
contacted as to whether or not the settlement or litigation
would be covered and thattheInsurance Companyadvised they
would back the litigation regardless of the cost.
Mayor Salamone, Mr. Randels and Mr. Arabian voiced -the opinion
that the City should not settle. Mrs. Thurm stated she felt a
settlement was in order. Discussion followed.
Agenda for Tuesday.
2. Discussion Re: Performing Engineering Analysis of WWTP
Operations
Mr. Nicholas reported on conversations with Mr. Arabian
concerning automated systems for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operations. Mr . Arabian distributed handouts on the system.
Discussion followed. No action required.
3 . Discussion Re: Agreement with Signal Construction Company
for Traffic Signal
The proposed Agreement was reviewed by Attorney Theriac.
Discussion followed. Agenda a motion for Tuesday.
4. Discussion Re: Proposed Fire Alarm Ordinance
Mr. Theriac reviewed the proposed Ordinance for benefit of
Council. Discussion followed.
Agenda for Tuesday.
5. Discussion Re: Ocean Woods Property Designated C-1
Mr. Nicholas explained that when the Ocean Woods property was
developed there was a lawsuit with a resulting Court Order
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addressing the commercial property. Mr . Carney accused Mr.
Nicholas of "beingin bed with the Murphys" and stated that he
"would see a noose around his neck" . Discussion followed.
No action required on this item.
6. Discussion Re: Donation to Keep Brevard Beautiful
approved
Nicholas explained that this $1 ,500 .00 donation was
by the Beautification Board. Agenda a motion for Tuesday.
7 . Discussion Re: Designating Council Members ' Areas of
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Interest
Mayor Salamone read the areas of interest. Discussion followed.
Agenda a Resolution for Tuesday.
8 . Discussion Re: Proposed Schedule for Adoption of Compre-
hensive Plan Amendments
Mr. Nicholas reviewed the proposed schedule. Mr. Lamar Russell,
Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board, noted the LPA had
recommended approval of the - Comp Plan Amendments. Mr. Russell
also reported on the Interim Concurrency Management Plan.
Discussion followed.
9 . Discussion Re: Status of Canaveral River (Drainage Canal)
Mr. Arabian distributed handouts on the Canaveral River
(Drainage Canal ) . Discussion followed. No action by Council
required.
10. City Manager ' s Report
Mr. Nicholas explained purpose of letter to the Sheriff ' s Depart-
ment on pilferage of recycling bins.
He also reported on the upcoming Storm Water Utilities Seminar
and noted the meeting dates for the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendments may need to be changed since a
quorum will not be here for the 1-16-90 meeting.
Mr. Nicholas reviewed his status report, a copy of which is
attached hereto.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Theriac reported he would have two briefs for Council ' s re-
view at the next meeting.
Mrs. Thurm commended the City Manager for the Activity Reports
from various Department Heads. She also commented that repairs
are needed to Tower Boulevard.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10: 10 P.M.
Ang R. Taylor
Deputy City Clerk
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