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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-31-1989 Workshop i O O CITY COUNCIL . WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 31 , 1989 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on August 31 , 1989 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mayor Salamone called the meeting to order at 7: 30 P.M. Members Present Joy Salamone • Mayor Bob Hoog Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Kidd Council Member' Rocky Randels Council Member Ann Thurm Council Member Others Present Leo Nicholas City Manager Jim Theriac City Attorney Janet Leeser - City Clerk 1 . Discussion Re: Purchase of Additional Land for Cheri Down Park Mr. Nicholas explained that Brevard County Commissioner Dobson was unable to attend and requested that this item be postponed until the next workshop meeting. 2. Discussion Re: Proposed Agreement with Western Waste Indus- tries for Recycling Solid Waste Mr. Nicholas explained that the proposed contract presented by Western Waste would amend the City' s current contract. He sug- gested rewriting the basic contract, to include the recycling. Mr. Nicholas noted that the earliest the City will probably be able to start the recycling would, be November 1st. Mr. Jim Gillean, General Manager of Western Waste, reviewed some of the items addressed in the contract for recycling. Discus- sion followed. Mr . Theriac requested the contract be changed to make it the contractor' s responsibility to file any anti-trust suits. Mayor Salamone requested the contract be specific re- garding prices for extra-ordinary materials. Discussion was held on the type and color of recycling bins. It was decided to hold a special workshop meeting - on Tuesday, September 5th at 6 :00 P.M. to discuss the proposed contract. 3 . Discussion Re: Proposed Contract with City Manager Mr. Theriac reviewed the changes in the proposed contract. Mr. Randels noted that he had conducted extensive research on City Managers ' contracts and it was his opinion that the City would have to offer a contract to any future City Managers. He further noted that he publicly supported Mr . Nicholas; however, it was his opinion that it was not in the best interest of the City to give him a contract. Mayor Salamone explained that she could not support a contract for someone who's appealing an ethics charge at this time. Mr. Nicholas responded to Mrs. Salamone ' s comment. Mr. Kidd requested this item be placed on the agenda for Tuesday night. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 31 , 1989 PAGE 1 OF 3 0 0 4 . Resolution No. 89-43 Agreement with Brevard County for Police Services Mr. Nicholas noted that the Sheriff Department was requesting more money because of health insurance rate increases. Mr. Nicholas explained that it was his opinion the Sheriff was line- iteming the contract and perhaps the Council should re-evaluate the level of service contracted for. Mr. Curt Jones, of the Sheriff ' s office responded and explained that they anticipated a $30,000 .00 cash forward at the end of the fiscal year, which would reduce the contract amount. Inspector Tommy Edward was in attendance and addressed the Level of Service called for in the contract. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 5. Resolution No. 89-44 Agreement with James Theriac for Legal Services - Mr. Theriac explained his philosophy regarding the - City Attor- ney's position and noted he -was requesting the same compensation as last year ( $36.000.00) . Agenda this item for Tuesday. 6. Resolution No. 89-44 Adopting Tentative Proposed Millage Rate Mr. Nicholas noted these rates were the rates in the budget. Discussion followed. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 7 . Resolution No. 89-46 Adopting Tentative Annual= Budget for FY 1989-90 Mr. Nicholas noted that the proposed changes discussed at the Budget workshop were defined on the sheet presented to Council. He also explained that a recap of the budget was attached to the Resolution. Mr. Nicholas advised that the Sheriff Budget would have to be decreased by $17, 136 .00, which would be added to con- tingency. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 8. Resolution No. 89-47 Assigning Area of Interest to Council Member Ann Thurm Mayor - Salamone read the area of interest which would be assigned to Mrs. Thurm. Mrs. Thurm was in agreement with these areas. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 9 . Resolution No. 89-48 Reappointment of Planning and Zoning Board Members It was pointed out the Resolution would reappoint Mr. Lamar Russell and Mr. Art Berger. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 10. Ordinance No. 11-89 Amending Code Section 231 . 01 , The Council, by Establishing Procedures for Filling Seats for Unexpired Terms (First Reading and Public Hearing on 9-5) Mr. Theriac brought up the question of what would happen if only the number of people as vacant seats qualified - would the unex- pired term be determined by drawing lots or would the City want to conduct an election? Discussion followed. Mrs. Leeser ex- plained that she had contacted the Supervisor of Elections office regarding explanatory verbiage on the ballot and was ad- vised it is best to educate the voters through publicity rather than trying to clarify the issue on the ballot itself. Agenda this item for Tuesday. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 31 , 1989 PAGE 2 OF 3 O O 11 . Ordinance No. 12-89 Amending the Zoning Regulations by, al- lowing Car Washes in a C-1 Zone by Special Exception (.First Reading and Public Hearing on 9-5) It was noted that this item was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Lamar Russell, chairman of the Board, . ad- dressed Council on the item. Discussion followed. --Agenda this item for Tuesday. 12. Ordinance No. 13-89 Amending Code Chapter 701 , Animals Con- trolled, by Prohibiting Bees and Beehives (First Reading and Public Hearing on 9-5) Mr. Nicholas pointed out that this item was the result of a bee- keeper in a residential neighborhood that had previously been brought before the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Theriac advised that this Ordinance should help the Board' s case. Ms. Evelyn Hutcherson, Code Enforcement Officer, addressed Council on the item. - Mr. Nicholas distributed copies of an Ordinance from the City of Cocoa which the animal control officer has requested the City adopt. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council that the two ordinances should be drafted into one. Agenda this item for next workshop meeting. - 13 . Discussion Re: Brevard County One Percent Discretionary Infrastructure Sales Surtax Mr. Nicholas explained thatthis item was proposed by the County to be placed on the ballot in November. He further noted they were asking the Cities to sign an interlocal agreement regarding how the one cent tax revenue would be distributed. Discussion followed. Mr. Randels, Mr. Hoog and Mayor Salamone were not in favor of the agreement because they were opposed to the one cent tax. ' Mr's. Thurm suggested adopting the interlocal agreement as a gesture of goodwill. Discussion continued. No Councilaction required on this item at this time. 14. Discussion Re: Scheduling Special Council Meeting for September 14, 1989 for Adoption of Ordinance No. 11-89 Agenda this item for Tuesday. 15. City Manager ' s Report - Mr. Nicholas advised that he had a meeting with Mr. Provost and Malcolm Ballard of the County.- regarding widening of North At- lantic Avenue. DISCUSSION Mr . Randels inquired as to the status of the security gate at the public works facility and the dune crossovers. Mrs . Leeser reminded Council of the League of Cities Dinner Meeting and also noted she had tickets for the League Legis- lative Picnic. Mrs. Leeser showed ,Council a plaque listing all of the Mayors, past and present, of the City, that will be hung in the lobby of City Hall. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10: 17 P.M. net S. Leeser City Clerk CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 31 , 1989 PAGE 3 OF 3