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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-02-1989 Workshop O a CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1989 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on February 2 , 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 Others Present Leo Nicholas City Manager Jim Theriac City Attorney Jan Leeser City Clerk Members Absent Rocky Randels Council Member 1. Ordinance No . 1-89 Establishing Chapter 602 , Fireworks Regulations (Second Reading and Public Hearing on 2-7) It was pointed out that this Ordinance was at the request of the Sheriff' s Department. Agenda for Tuesday. 2 . Ordinance No. 2-89 Amending Chapter 671 to adopt Sewer Rates by Resolution and to Adjust Annually Based on the Consumer Price Index (Second Reading and Public Hearing on 2-7) Mayor Salamone requested that the sewer customers be notified of the sewer rate increase. Agenda for Tuesday. 3. Discussion Re : Request for Traffic Signal at the Inter- section of AlA and Central Boulevard The City had received requests from Shuford Mills and Marshall Manufacturing for the installation of a traffic signal at the Intersection of AlA and Central Boulevard. Mr. Nicholas explained that the County used to have a light located at this intersection but they removed it after the Cape layoffs in the 60 ' s . Dis- cussion followed. It was suggested the City approach Rockwell International, McDonald Douglas, Shuford Mills and Marshall Manu- facturing to see if they would be willing to provide financial assistance for the installation of the traffic signal. 4. Discussion Re: Authorization to Bid for Columbia Drive Beau- tification Project Mr . Nicholas advised that the Beautification Board had decided to contract out the design work and installation of plants and irriga- tion system on Columbia Drive . He noted the design would go to the Beaufication Board for approval. Agenda a motion for Tuesday. 5. Discussion Re: Approval of Beautification Board's Revised Bylaws Mr . Theriac advised that there were still some items in the pro- posed bylaws which where in conflict with the City Code . He CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1989 PAGE 1 OF 4 0 0 advised that the bylaws are the rules on how the Board governs themselves and they must be consistant with the Ordinance. He recommended changes to bring them in line with the Code. The by- laws will be reviewed again by the Beautification Board. 6. Discussion Re: Beautification Board's Upcoming Activities The Board ' s proposed trip to the FIT Botanical Gardens was dis- cussed. Mr. Theriac advised that it would have to be a special meeting of the Beautification Board and the City Council, and be properly noticed. Discussion followed on renting a bus for the trip and the City Attorney advised against it. Agenda a motion for the Special Meeting for Tuesday. Discussion was held on the Clean-up Campaign to be held on April 15th and 16th. It was noted the Board planned to purchase trees and resell them at no profit. Agenda a motion to authorize the expenditures for the Clean-up campagin. A proposed letter to the Businesses of the City was discussed. The concept of the letter was approved by consensus. 7. Discussion Re: Acceptance of 40 foot wide Road Right-of-Way Adjacent to Long Point Road Mr . Nicholas advised that the City never accepted this easement back in 1955 and it was now needed for installation of a new lift station to service Long Point Road. He noted there are sewer lines through the easement. Mr. Theriac will research this issue. 8. Report on Meeting with DCA Regarding Non-compliance of Com- prehensive Plan Mr . Nicholas advised that DCA was anxious to settle the difference with the City and agreed on all eight points of contention. He noted the plan would have to be amended to come into compliance. He noted that the proposed changes would be sent to DCA for ap- proval prior to action being taken on them by the LPA or City Council. 9. Discussion Re: Naming Ballpark in Honor of "Pappy" Vorsino The City had received a request to name the City ballpark in honor of "Pappy" Vorsino. Mr. Vorsino was a former employee of the City who maintained the ball field. Discussion followed. It was noted that Mr. Frost also maintained the ball field for several years . pointed was Itout that namingCity C facilities in honor of individ- uals was not the City ' s custom. The possibility of a plaque , recognizing these two individuals , to be presented to the Little League at next year' s opening ceremonies, was discussed. Mr. Nicholas reported to Council on the following issues: 1. Mr . Bill Whitfield from the DNR had toured the two prospective sites for the Dune Crossovers and would recommend approval of them. Mr . Nicholas noted that the City also needed a building permit from DNR for construction of the crossovers and appli- cation had been made for such permit. Discussion followed on the estimated cost of the crossovers. 2. A citizen was becoming a problem at City Hall, harrassing the employees with repeated phone calls . Mayor Salamone noted he was constantly calling her at her place of employment also. Mr. Theriac will look into the matter. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1989 PAGE 2 OF 4 O Q 3. A break in a sewer lateral on West Central Boulevard which was repaired on an emergency basis . This needs to be an addendum to the Sewer System Improvements, Phase II. 4 . The library move was progressing nicely. The City needed to dispose of the shelving from the old library. He noted the WWTP and Street Department could utilize some of the shelving and the City had also received a request for the shelving from the Surfside Playhouse. Agenda a motion for Tuesday. 5. Mr . Nicholas reported on the vandalism at the WWTP and recom- mended the City terminate its agreement with John Teston, who resides in the security trailer at the plant, and contract with a security company to provide security for the hours the plant is closed, seven days a week. Discussion followed. 6. Mr . Nicholas reported on the recent personnel changes in the City. DISCUSSION Mayor Salamone noted that she had received two letters, one from Patricia Cano, a candidate for membership on the Beautification Board, and one from the Beautification Board. Mayor Salamone ex- plained that a misunderstanding apparently arose from comments made by Council Members regarding telephone calls with members of the Beautification Board, and she requested a discussion be held on the issue. City Attorney Theriac advised that the Mayor could not discuss this item, unless the majority of Council voted to do so, since the matter had been disposed of by being tabled at the last Council meeting. Mayor Salamone moved to add the item to the agenda for discussion purposes. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr . Tom Dolan called for a Point of Order and requested that the Chair read the letters into the record. Discussion followed . Mayor Salamone ruled that since it was the discussion period of the meeting, based onpast practices , the letters could be read into the record . Mr . Theriac advsied that the members of Council could appeal that decision. Mr . Kidd questioned Mr'. Theriac if a motion to adjourn would take precedence over other business and was answered in the affirm- ative. Mr . Dolan called for a Point of Order and reminded the chair that during the City Manager ' s time for discussion he was allowed to discuss several items at length. He further stated that it was his opinion the discussion on this item, which was brought up during the Chair ' s time for discussion, was being blocked by par- liamentary procedure and a precedence had been set during the City Manager' s discussion period. Mr . Theriac advised that the Point of Order was out of order because there had been no appeal. He further noted that the City Manager ' s Report is an intricate part of the meeting and heard every week. Mr . Theriac advised that the chair has the absolute right to make the decision, unless there is a challenge. Mr . Dolan again re- quested the Chair read the letters into the record. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone read the letters into the record, a copy CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1989 PAGE 3 OF 4 { Q 0 of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Mayor Salamone moved to discuss the issues brought up by the letter from the Beautification Board. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Salamone requested that a Motion regarding Apology. to the Beautification Board be placed on the Tuesday agenda. On other business, Mayor Salamone explained that she wished to write a letter to the Brevard County Commissioners regarding their recent action to save the Enchanted Forest, and requested the Council 's support. The consensus was that the letter should come from the entire Council. There being no further business , the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. J.,' et S. Leeser City Clerk �. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1989 PAGE 4 OF 4