HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-13-1990 WorkshopCITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 1990
A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held
on September 13, 1990, immediately following the Special
Meeting, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape
Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7 :46
P.M. by Mayor Joy Salamone.
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
Jan Leeser City Clerk
1 . Discussion Re: Consent Agreement with EPA
Mr. Theriac reported that on the trip that he and Mr . Boucher,
Mr. Jordan, Mr. Spooner and Mr. Hanson made to Atlanta to meet
with EPA. He noted that at first EPA told them they were going
to fine the City $125, 000.00 but after the presentation by the
City they agreed to reduce the fine to $25,000. Mr. Theriac
further noted that research of the City records indicated that
violations had occurred over the past several years. Mr.
Theriac advised that the City had two choices: ( 1) to pay the
fine, or (2) to litigate, which would have to be done in the
Federal Court system. Mr. Theriac recommended the City pay the
fine. Discussion followed. Mr. Ray Hanson of Professional
Plant Operations, a subsidiary of Briley, Wild and Associates,
gave a presentation on his findings. Discussion continued.
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
2. Discussion Re: Adoptionof Pre-Treatment . Ordinance
Mr. Scott Spooner, of Briley, Wild and Associates, addressed
Council on this item. Discussion followed. Mr. Boucher recom-
mended that in addition to the adoption of a pre-treatment
Ordinance, the City contract with Envirolab to conduct spot
testing in the City. Agenda these items for Tuesday.
At this time Mayor Salamone called for a ten-minute recess . The
meeting was reconvened at 9:20 P.M.
3 . Discussion Re: Proposal from BWA for Engineering and Design
Services for Construction of Tower Boulevard
Mr. Spooner advised that he would have a written proposal for
Council on Tuesday. Agenda this item.
4. Resolution No. 90-54 Vacating Former 60 ' Roadway Easement
for Tower Boulevard
Mr. Boucher advised that the sewer line relocation needs to be
done to City Specifications . Discussion followed. Agenda this
item for Tuesday.
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5. Resolution No. 90-55 Reappointment of Code • Enforcement
Board Member
6. Resolution No. 90-56 Reappointment of Library Board Members
7 . Resolution No. 90-57 Reappointment of Recreation Board
Members
8. Resolution No. 90-58 Reappointment of Zoning Board of
Adjustment Members
Agenda the above Resolutions for Tuesday.
9. Resolution No. 90-59 Cancelling Regular Council Meeting of
November 6, 1990 and Rescheduling for November 8, 1990
It was noted that it was necessary to reschedule the meeting of
November 6th, which is Election Day. Agenda this Resolution for
Tuesday.
10. Ordinance No. 28-90 Establishing Referendum Question Regard-
ing Ad Valorem Tax for Police Protection (Second Reading
and Public Hearing on 9-18)
Agenda for Tuesday.
11 . Ordinance No. 29-90 Establishing Referendum Question
Regarding Ad Valorem Tax for Fire Protection and Emergency
Medical Services (Second Reading and Public Hearing on 9-
18)
It was suggested that the wording in the referendum question be
changed to read "Fire / Rescue Services" . Agenda this item for
Tuesday.
12 . Discussion Re: Informational Flier on Referenda Questions
Discussion was held on the draft of the flier and some changes
were suggested. Mr. Theriac advised Council Members to use
caution if addressing Civic Groups on the referendum questions .
Discussion followed. Agenda a motion to approve the final draft
of the flier for Tuesday.
13 . Discussion Re: Amending Chapter 541, Utility Tax
Mrs . Thurm suggested amending Chapter 541 by increasing the util-
ity tax from 8. 53% to 10.00% on all utilities currently being
taxed. Discussion followed. Agenda an Ordinance for First
Reading for Tuesday.
14. Discussion Re: Approving Location of Proposed Veterans
Memorial Park
It was pointed out that the Council had previously approved the
concept of the proposed veterans park but had not_ formally
approved the location; north-east corner of Polk and Orange.
Agenda a motion for Tuesday.
15 . Discussion Re: Amendment #3
It was pointed out that the Council had previously adopted a
Resolution in support of Amendment 3 . No further action
required on this item.
16. Discussion Re: Reimbursing CCVFD for Expenditure for Refur-
bishment of Shuttle Model
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Fire Chief, Dave Sergeant, addressed Council and advised that
the Fire Department wished to donate the refurbishment expenses
to the City. The Council Members extended their thanks to the
Volunteer Fire Department.
17. Discussion Re: Budget Transfers -
Mr. Boucher advised that the $30,000 EPA fine was included in
the budget transfers . Agenda this item for Tuesday.
18. City Manager ' s Report
Mr. Boucher asked that his report be deferred until Tuesday
night .
DISCUSSION
Mrs. Sarah Hodge gave a report on the status of the Port/Orlando
Airport High Speed Rail/Utility Corridor. Discussion followed.
Mr. Theriac will research the issue and report back on Tuesday.
Agenda an item regarding this matter.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:15 P.M.
Janet S. Leeser
City Clerk
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