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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-27-1990 WorkshopCITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1990 A. Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on September 27, 1990, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Ann Thurm. Members Present Joy Salamone Mayor Ann Thurm Mayor Pro Tem Don Arabian Council Member John Porter Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Others Present Bennett Boucher Acting City Manager Jim Theriac City Attorney Janet Leeser City Clerk Angel Taylor Deputy City Clerk 1 . Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 23-90, Aquifer Protection Mrs . Thurm explained that this Ordinance had been referred to the Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Randels noted that the St. Johns River Water Management District was going to be conducting workshops on this matter and suggested postponing this item Until after the workshops. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to postpone this item until after the Workshops. 2 . Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 25-90, Floodplain Protection Mr. Randels spoke on the comments received from Briley, Wild and Associates regarding this Ordinance. Mrs. Thurm suggested that this Ordinance also be postponed to a future Workshop and requested that Lamar Russell, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board be in attendance. Discussion continued. This item will be placed on a future Workshop Agenda. 3 . Discussion Re: Washington Avenue Beautification Project Mr. Boucher distributed plans of the project to the Council . He explained that the Beautification Board had been working on this project with Landscape Architect, Terry Stoms, for several months and that Mr. Storrs was ready to go out for bids. Discus- sion followed. Mr. Randels explained the desires of the Beautification Board to the Council and further stated that the project would utilize xeriscaping. Discussion continued. Mrs . Thurm stated the cost of the project was $44, 498.00. Mr. Boucher noted there was enough money in the Beautification Budget to construct and main- tain the project . It was the consensus of Council to postpone this item to the Workshop Meeting of October 11, 1990, and requested that Mr. Stoms and a member of the Beautification Board be present . 4. Discussion Re: Forgiving Debt for Building to House Aerial Fire Truck Mr. Boucher advised that this was a housekeeping item. Agenda a motion for Tuesday. City Council Workshop Meeting September 27, 1990 Page 1 of 3 Mayor Salamone arrived at the meeting at this time. 5 . Discussion Re: City Employee Health Insurance Mr. Boucher explained the present Health Insurance the City has, with Aetna Insurance and the proposed Health Insurance Plan from Florida- League of Cities. He further stated that the City was trying to find affordable dependent coverage for the employees. Discussion followed. This item will be placed on the Agenda for Tuesday and represen- tatives from both Aetna. and Florida League of Cities will be present . Council directed Mr. Boucher to get input from the City Employees. 6. Discussion Re: Setting Date for Executive Session Council set Tuesday, October 2, 1990 at 6:30 P.M. as the date for the Executive Session. 7 . Discussion Re: Interview of City Manager Candidates Mrs . Thurm explained that two appointments had been set for Saturday, October 6, 1990 at 10:00 A.M. and 11 :00 A.M. Mr. Theriac distributed a list of proposed questions for the inter- views. It was the consensus of Council not to interview Mr. Dennis Finch, one of the candidates previously chosen. Discussion followed. 8. City Manager ' s Report Mr. Boucher distributed a letter that was received from the Mayor of Ithaca, Greece regarding their proposed visit. Discus- sion followed. Mr. Boucher also distributed the test results from Envirolab. He further stated that copies had been sent to the EPA and that the EPA was pleased with the progress the City was making. He explained that he had requested that Mr: Hanson, Engineer for PPO, give the City a proposal on a retainer basis. He also reported that the modifications on Lift Stations #9 and #5 had been started. He further reported that the Dune Crossover would be started in the near future. Mr. Boucher requested Council give direction as to the expendi- ture of the recycling grant monies for next year. Discussion followed. DISCUSSION Mr. Theriac suggested Council be prepared to take action against Adult Entertainment establishments, as the amortization schedule previously adopted was up. Mr. Randels reported on the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Depart- ment monthly report; suggested the recycling funds received be put back into the City in some way. Mr: Porter suggested a discussion on the Bid process for Consulting Engineers be held at a future Workshop Meeting. He also reported on the activities at the Recreation Department and the Special Exception Request of Rockwell International for Hazardous Material . City Council Workshop Meeting September 27, 1990 Page 2 of 3 Ms. Sarah Hodge addressed the Council concerning the High Speed Rail/Utility Corridor. Mr. Porter stated he would be attending a meeting on the Corridor. Mr. Leo Nicholas addressed the Council on the expenditure of the recycling funds and the problem with the interior walls of the Library. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Angel R. Taylor Deputy City Clerk City Council Workshop Meeting September 27, 1990 Page 3 of 3