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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-16-1990 WorkshopCITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 16, 1990 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on August 16, 1990 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7: 33 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 Members Absent John Porter Council Member Others Present Bennett Boucher Acting City Manager Jim Theriac City Attorney Jan Leeser City Clerk 1 . Discussion Re: Setting Public Hearing Date for Request to Vacate Former 60 ' Roadway Easement for Tower Boulevard Luis Lorie & Associates Mrs . Leeser gave a brief history of the vacation request and explained that the City Council needed to adopt a Resolution on Tuesday to establish the public hearing date. Agenda a Resolu- tion for Tuesday. 2. Discussion Re: Award of Bid No. 90-9, Dune Crossover Project, Phase III Mr. Boucher explained that the engineer, Sunshine Construction, recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Custom Docks. Discussion followed. Agenda for Tuesday. 3. Discussion Re: Award of Bid No. 90-11, Tree Trimming, Tree and Stump Removal Mr. Boucher advised that the low bidder, Shatzer, located in Melbourne, did not have a current County license. He further noted that he had been unable to contact them regarding their bid. He, therefore, recommended the bid be awarded to the next low bidder, Titusville Mowing. Discussion followed. Agenda bid award for Tuesday. 4. Discussion Re: Selection of City Manager Mayor Salamone requested that the Council Members review the applications and select a field of six prior to the Special Work- shop Meeting scheduled for August 28th. Discussion followed. It was noted that 29 applicants had applied for the position. 5. Discussion Re: Policy on Official City Correspondence Mayor Salamone requested that this item be pulled from the agenda until a full Council was present. City Council Workshop Meeting August 16, 1990 Page 1 of 3 6. Discussion Re: Combined Meeting with Canaveral Port Authority Mayor Salamone advised that the. Port Authority had requested the combined meeting be postponed until after the November General Election. Discussion followed. 7. Discussion Re: Setting Date for Executive Session to Dis- cuss Union Negotiations It was decided that the Executive Session would -be held on Thursday, September 6th at 7: 30 P.M. in the City Manager ' s Office. 8. Discussion Re: Repealing Section 537. 05, (Fire) Impact Fees for Housing Aerial Fire Truck Mr. Boucher recommended that the Impact Fee for Housing the Aerial Fire Truck be repealed. Discussion followed. Agenda for Tuesday. 9. Discussion Re: Referendum Questions to be Placed on Ballot for November General Election - 10. Discussion Re: Proposed Annual Budget for FY 1990-91 - It was suggested that these two items be discussed together. Discussion was held on the Capital Improvements portion of the budget, and whether or not these items should be funded from the City ' s Reserve funds. Fire Chief Dave Sargeant addressed Council regarding his request to refurbish the 1978 Pierce Fire Truck. He suggested if the refurbishment is not funded- the City start the procedure to lease/purchase a new truck. He explained that if the Pierce is refurbished it should last an additional 15-20 years . After a discussion period, it was the consensus of Council to fund the fire truck refurbishment, the replacement of two vehicles for the Sheriff ' s Department and the other Capital items for the Sheriff ' s Department Contract out of the Reserve Funds. The other items requested in the Capital budget not previously addressed would be handled as follows: Microfilm Reader Printer - Fund from general fund Resurface Tennis Courts - Fund from general fund. Refurbish senior field infield and replacement of infield fencing - move to 5-year plan, 1991/92. Stormwater Master Plan Study.- - move to 5-year plan, 1991-92. Discussion was held on thelevel of service received from the Sheriffs Department contract . The City Manager was directed to approach the Port Authority regarding sharing of costs for addi- tional personnel. Discussion was held on possible referendum questions regarding public safety. Mrs. Leeser noted that the Supervisor of Elections had advised she needed the referendum questions prior to September 19th. The staff and the City Attorney will prepare a proposed Ordinance for discussion at the next Workshop Meeting. City Council Workshop Meeting August 16, 1990 - Page 2 of 3 DISCUSSION Mr. Boucher distributed a letter from Briley, Wild & Associates regarding damage to Gravity Main #3A. Discussion followed. Mr. Boucher was directed to contact Port Canaveral regarding this matter. Mr. Boucher advised that Brevard County had drafted a proposed Ordinance regulating Taxi Cabs and had requested a letter of support from the City. After a discussion, the City Manager was directed to write a letter in support of the proposed regulations. Mr. Theriac advised that City Gas Company had requested the City adopt a Resolution consenting to the transfer of Elizabethtown Gas Company to NUI Corporation pursuant to the natural gas fran- chise they hold with the City. Agenda a Resolution for Tuesday. Mr. Theriac noted that Attorney Jim Peeples, representing Randy Mays, advised that they were waiting on direction from the Council. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to go along with the suggestions previously made by Councilman Arabian. The City Manager will contact Mr. Mays and Mr. Peeples. Mr. Arabian suggested the City write a letter regarding a free flowing well located at Gateway to the Stars Motel. Mr. Nicholas presented an artists ' rendition of the proposed Veterans Park to be constructed at the northeast corner of Polk and Orange. Mr. Nicholas noted the estimated cost of the park was $5, 000. 00. In response from a question by the Council, he noted that donations could be made to the Cape Canaveral Veterans Memorial Park Fund, c/o VFW. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10: 12 P.M. Janet S. Leeser City Clerk net S. Leeser City Council Workshop Meeting August 16, 1990 Page 3 of 3