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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-13-1989 Workshop 0 0 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING JULY 13 1989 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on June 23, 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 Steve Miller Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Others Present Leo Nicholas City Manager Kohn Bennett City Attorney Jan Leeser City Clerk 1 . Discussion with Chamber of Commerce Re: Employee Assist Pro- gram (on 7-18) Mr. Nicholas explained out that a Representative from the Chamber would be in attendance at the Tuesday night Regular Meeting . Agenda this item. 2 . Resolution No. 89-34 Establishing a Tentative Proposed Millage Rate for 1990 Mr. Nicholas advised that the proposed millage rate was the rate needed to keep the dollar amount of income the same. He further noted that the storm drainage tax would be reduced because of the reserves in that account. Discussion followed on whether or not the canal and storm drainage system could be upgraded with this tax revenue. Mr. Nicholas advised that the canal was not included in the bond covenant and that the bond covenants restricted the revenue to be used in only paying off the debt. Discussion continued. Agenda for Tuesday night. 3. Discussion Re: Budget Adoption Schedule Mr. Nicholas advised that the dates of the Public Hearings met State guidelines and did not conflict with the School Board or Brevard County' s Public Hearings. It was decided by the Council to hold the two Special Budget Workshop Meetings at 6:00 P.M. No action re- quired on this item. 4. Discussion Re: Amending Political Sign Regulations Mr. Nicholas advised that the proposed amendment was an attempt to clarify the political sign regulations . Discussion followed. Some of the changes discussed were to specify what materials were allowed for construction, and to address political signs on vehicles. Agenda an Ordinance for First Reading for Tuesday night. 5. Discussion Re : Vacancies on Planning and Zoning Board Mrs. Leeser noted that she had not had any response from Mr. John Porter, a prospective member of the Board. It was the consensus of Council to appoint Mr . John Cummings to the vacant position for a Regular Member and to appoint Mr. Wayne Washburn as First Alternate Member. Agenda a Resolution for Tuesday night. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING JULY 13, 19 89 PAGE 1 OF 3 0 0 6. Discussion Re: Respect for American Flag Mr. Nicholas pointed out that at the League of Cities Meeting a Resolution was passed out supporting the Jaycees in requesting an amendment to make it illegal to desecrate the American Flag. Dis- cussion followed. Agenda a Resolution for Tuesday. 7. Discussion Re: Renaming of Canaveral National Seashore Park Mr. Randels noted that the family of Bill Chappel had withdrawn their request to rename the park. Mr. Nicholas will look into this item. No Council action required at this time. 8. Discussion Re: Contract with City Manager Mr. Nicholas distributed copies of sample agreements that he had received- from the Florida League of Cities. He explained that during his first year as City Manager with the City, he declined retirement benefits and insurance because of the City' s financial situation. He noted that he was now requesting the an amount equal to his retirement benefits and insurance premium be escrowed in a separate account as deferred compensation. He further requested use of a vehicle twenty-four hours a day and vacation and sick leave at the rate the other City employees accrue same. Mayor Salamone re- quested that all the above items be specifically addressed in the contract. Agenda this item for the next workshop meeting. 9 . City Manager ' s Report Mr. Nicholas advised Council that the City had received a request from the Developer of Angel ' s Isle, which is situated at the West end of Central Boulevard on the Banana River, to pave the inter- section of West Central and Tower Boulevard to bring the road up to their property line. The developer would pay the City for the cost of the paving. Mr. Bennett advised this would have to be done by an agreement. Agenda a Resolution on this item for Tuesday. Mr. Nicholas gave Council a report on the newly hired Animal Control Officer ' s activities. He . presented a letter from the Surfside Players thanking the City for the donation of the Library shelving and he distributed a copy of the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire De- partment Activity Report. Mr. Nicholas informed Council that DNR had approved the permits for the two new dune crossovers. Mr. Nicholas further reported that the Union was requesting arbitrators for the dismissal of Otis Manley. DISCUSSION Mr. Hoog asked for a status report on the Columbia Drive Beauti- fication Project. Mr. Nicholas advised that there had been several problems with the project but the City was proceeding as fast as possible. Mr. Randels questioned the Status of the new access Gate at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Don Dorn, president of Golden Gate Condominium Association, ad- dressed the City Council. - He explained that they had a severe parking problem at the Condominium and had brought the problem be- fore the City Planning & Zoning Board. Mayor Salamone requested this item be placed on the next workshop agenda since the Council did not have any of the background infor- mation on it. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING JULY 13, 1989 PAGE 2 OF 3 a a There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 37 P.M. 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