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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-02-1989 Workshop o 0 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 2, 1989 A Workshop Meeting CapeCity of the Canaveral Council was held on March 2 , 1989 atthe City Hall Annex , 111 Polk Avenue , Cape e Canaveral , Florida. Mayor Salamone called the meeting to order at 7: 32 P.M. Members Present Joy Salamone Mayor Bob Hoog Mayor Pro Tem Steve Miller Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Members Absent Jeff Kidd Council Member Others Present Leo Nicholas City Manager Jim Theriac City Attorney Jan Leeser City Clerk 1. Presentation by Harris Sanitation - Recycling of Solid Waste Mr . Sam Harris of Harris Sanitation showed a video on "Recyle America . " He explained that the pilot recycling program in Melbourne was working well. He advocated the three-bin system, which is being used in Melbourne . Discussion followed . Mr . Harris encouraged the City to initiate a recycling program as soon as possible. 2. Discussion Re: Plat Approval, Atlantis Subdivision, Tract 12 , Replat of Chandler Park, Sec 14 , Twp 24S, Rge 37E - David W. Haynes It was noted the plat had been approved by the Planning & Zoning Board. Agenda for Regular Meeting. 3. Discussion Re: Security at Wastewater Treatment Plant Mr . Nicholas advised that the situation remained unchanged. He noted he still had no cost estimate on the radio controlled gate. Discussion followed . Mr . Nicholas will report on the radio con- trolled gate at the Regular Meeting. . Agenda a discussion item for Tuesday. 4 . Discussion Re: Appointment of Members to the Planning and Zoning Board 5. Discussion Re: Appointment of Members to the Beautification Board Mayor Salamone suggested the policy of the individual Council Members contacting prospective Board Members by telephone be changed . She suggested a public interview at the Workshop Meetings , with City Attorney Theriac submitting the questions . She explained that the Council Members would submit the questions they wished to ask to Mr. Nicholas , who would prepare a list for the City Attorney. Mr. Theriac would have the lattitude to disre- gard any questions he felt were inappropriate. It was noted the list of questions could be changed from time to time and would probably be different for the various Boards. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING , MARCH 2, 1989 PAGE 1 OF 3 O . Q Mr . Theriac spoke in favor of the proposal because of the pro- tection it would provide the Council members since everything would be done publicly. It was noted that this policy would not preclude the individual Council Members from telephoning the pro- spective members, if they so desired. It was also noted that only Mr. Theriac would ask questions; no questions from the audience would be permitted. The Board Chairmen were invited to also sub- mit questions for the interview. Discussion followed. The staff was directed to invite the prospective members to the next Workshop Meeting. The Counci-1 Members were asked to submit their questions to the City Manager prior to the meeting. 6. Discussion Re: Approving Change to Sewerage System Phase II Contracct Regaring Repair to Force Main on Central Boulevard Mr . Nicholas advised he still had nothing in writing from Briley, Wild & Associates but requested the item be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda. 7. Discussion Re: Land Development Regulations Mr . Nicholas submitted a list of Land Development Regulations re- quired by the Department of Community Affairs . He explained the City had already adopted most of the regulations and suggested the Council should consider adopting whatever ones not in place . He further noted the Council may then need to adopt a blanket ordi- nance incorporating all the Land Development Regulations into one Code. Discussion followed. Mr . Nicholas advised that Mr. Tom Pellen, of the DCA, would be in the area the following week and would perhaps clarify exactly what was required. 8. Discussion Re: Bid No. 89-1 , Replacement of Underground Fuel Storage Tank Mr . Nicholas explained that the City had received only one bid in the amount of $19, 958.00. He recommended rejecting this bid and rebid for removal and disposal of the damaged fuel tank. He noted the City would continue to use the good 2 , 000 gallon tank by having it filled bi-weekly. Agenda two items for Regular Meeting: Motion regarding bid and authorization to bid for removal and disposal of damaged fuel tank. 9. Discussion Re: Bid No. 89-2 Columbia Drive Beautification Project Mr . Nicholas advised the City had received only one bid from Shades of Green Landscaping in the amount of $7, 963.00 . He recom- mended the bid be awarded to them with the leaveway to negotiate more and different types of plants. Mr. Nicholas noted the Beauti- fication Board would discuss the plans with the contractor. Dis- cussion followed. Agenda a motion to award the bid for the Regular meeting. 10. Annual Performance Evaluation of City Manager Mayor Salamone spoke in favor of the written evaluation and sug- gested an additional form for a final overall statment to be signed off and placed in the City Manager' s personnel file. Dis- cussion followed. Agenda a motion to accept the forms for Regular Meeting. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 2, 1989 PAGE 2 OF 3 11. City Manager ' s Report Mr. Nicholas reported on the following. 1. The City had received approximately 4 , 000 copies of a brochure from our Sister City, Guidonia, Italy. He sug- gested the brochures, along with a cover letter, be hand delivered to each household in the City. 2. County Attorney Bob Gutherie would like to speak to Council at the regular meeting regarding the County Impact Fees. Agenda this item. 3. Requesting IWS to do a presentation at the next workshop meeting on recycling solid waste. 4. He noted that Rev. Blizzard did not feel he could give a non-denominational prayer at the Library Dedication . He further noted that two names were omitted from the dedi- cation plaque. Discussion followed. 5. The City had received a request from a developer regarding the requirement of sidewalks when there are none on either side of the property to be developed. Mr. Randels and Mr. Miller spoke in favor of the Ordinance as written and recom- mended no change. DISCUSSION Mr . Theriac advised he had received another initiative petition for review which would require all changes of land use to be brought to the electors . He explained he was conducting research on the issue. Mr . Daniel Jones, owner of Poinsetta Townhomes, addressed the Council on the problems he had incurred in attempting to get City Building Official Jim Morgan to remove his trailer on the vacant lot adjoining he property. Discussion followed. He was assured by the Mayor and City Manager that the problem would be resolved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 55 P.M. X-e-1-421A—j J et S. Leeser City Clerk CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MIKE 2, 1989 PAGE 3 OF 3