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CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING
AUGUST 3, 1989
A Special Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council
was held on August 3, 1989 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk
Avenue , Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mayor Salamone called the
meeting to order at 6: 00 P.M.
Members Present
Joy Salamone Mayor
Bob Hoog Mayor Pro Tem
Jeff Kidd Council Member
Rocky Randels Council Member
Others Present
Leo Nicholas City Manager
Bennett Boucher Finance Director/
Public Works Director
Carl Akery Maintenance Foreman
Keith Jordan Chief Lead Operator
Nancy Hanson Recreation Director
Jim Morgan Building Official
Angel Taylor Secretary
Members Absent
Steve Miller Council Member
1 . Discussion Re: 1989-1990 Annual Budget
Mr. Nicholas reviewed his transmittal letter with Council.
Following are the points brought out in the letter:
The City is interested in pursuing the acquisition of the three
vacant lots in the City Hall block. Mr. Nicholas explained to
Council that money for this acquisition was available in Cash
Reserves . No adjustment to be made in the proposed Budget at
this time.
The City is willing to rework the two ballfields, but better
definition as to the scope of work involved and the cost are
needed. No budget adjustments to be made at this time.
The City is willing to write off the debt of $63, 808.00 which
was incurred to construct garage space for the Aerial Ladder
Fire Truck. The Fire Impact Fee for construction of this
building will be deleted. Fire Impact Fees collected will be
used to pay off the principal debt on the Fire Truck. There
will be no increase in the Fire Impact Fees.
Review continued as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Revenue - Mr . Hoog informed Council that the Fire Department had
voted to not fund Fireworks for the fourth of July. $3, 500 . 00
for fireworks will be reduced to zero.
Discussion was held on Fines and Forfeitures.
A ten minute recess was called at 7: 59 P.M.
Meeting was reconvened at 8: 10 P.M.
Discussion continued on the review.
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Legislative - No changes.
Administration - No changes.
Planning & Zoning , - No changes.
Public Safety - No changes.
Fire Protection - It was decided the contract cost should be
increased to provide a 5% cost-of-living increase for the EMT' s
instead of the requested 2. 5%.
Building Department - No changes.
Street Department - No changes.
Animal Control - No changes.
Parks & Recreation - Capital equipment will be increased by
$700. 00 to replace a swing set at the playground. $ 1 , 450.00
will be added to the budget to compensate the Little League for
monies they expended for safety fences.
Legal - No changes.
Garbage - No changes.
Non-Departmental - Funding for Employee Assistance Plan of
$ 1 ,000 . 00 will be included.
Wastewater Treatment - No changes.
Beautification - Possible inclusion of donations to Keep Brevard
Beautiful, after it is discussed with the Beautification Board.
No changes at this time.
Library .- No changes.
Discussion was held on the Fireworks display for 1990. It was
the consensus of Council to budget funds for the display since
the Fire Department was no longer going to provide the funds.
The Mayor and Council commended the City Manager and the City
Staff on the preparation of the Budget.
There be=ing no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:20
P.M.
Angel /• . Taylor
Secretary
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