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CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 1991
A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held
on December 12, 1991, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue,
Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at
7: 33 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Porter.
Members Present
Joy Salamone Mayor
John Porter Mayor Pro Tem
Andy Kedzierski Council Member
Ann Thurm Council Member
Rocky Randels Council Member
Others Present
Ed Spenik City Manager
Jan Leeser City Clerk
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Porter suggested that since the , presentation by Applied
Technology and Management, Inc. , would be lengthy, Ms. Nancy
Young be given the floor at this time.
Ms. Young, of 661 Adams Avenue, addressed the Council about the
beach erosion and suggested the City Council appoint a committee
to work on the problem with the Port. Discussion followed. Mr.
Spenik advised that residents of Canaveral Sands were taking a
different approach to the problem and suggested representatives
from Canaveral Sands, and Ms. Young, be invited to a future
Workshop Meeting to discuss the matter in greater detail.
Mayor Salamone arrived at the meeting at 7: 45 P.M.
At this time, Ms . Jean Jones Porter addressed the Council
regarding the former Duval Federal Building, located across the
street from City Hall. Ms. Porter advised that she had a
contract with RTC for the property, and wished to offer it to
the City. Discussion followed. Agenda this item- for Tuesday.
Mr. Tom LaChance, Mr. Dave Decker, and Mr. Pete Wallace, from
the firm of Applied Technology, addressed Council on the various
types of wastewater treatment systems they were involved with in
Orange and Seminole Counties. Discussion followed. Mayor
Salamone thanked them for the informative presentation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion Re: Proposed Ordinance Amending Zoning
Regulations Landscaping Requirements
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
2. Discussion Re: Easement Request by Eugene J. Jandreau (on
12-17-91)
Agenda this item.
3. Discussion Re : Bus Transportation
Mr. Spenik reported on the meeting he had with the City of Cocoa
Beach regarding the bus service.
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4. Discussion Re: Cable TV Rate Increase
Mr. Spenik advised that Cablevision was raising the cable TV
rates for the second time in a year. Discussion followed. Mr.
Spenik was directed to send a letter to Cablevision objecting to
the rate increase.
5. Discussion Re: Summary Annual Report for City Employees '
Pension Plan
Mr. Spenik reported that the City Employees ' Pension Plan had
earned 22% during the last year.
6. Resolution No. 91-56 Designating Council Members AReas of
Interest (Postponed 12-3-91)
All members of Council agreed that they would like to keep the
same areas of interest. Agenda this item for Tuesday.
7. Discussion Re: Christmas Bonuses for City Employees
(Postponed 12-3-91)
Mayor Salamone voiced the opinion that the Christmas Bonuses had
gotten out of hand and suggested they be capped at a maximum of
$100. 00. She further noted that this was not a budgeted item
and had to come out of contingency. Agenda this item for
Tuesday.
8. ' Discussion Re: Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Mr. Spooner addressed the City Council and noted that the final
report would be completed prior to Christmas. He suggested that
it be distributed to Council Members at that time, and he would
return to the meeting on January 7th to discuss -the report .
Discussion followed. Council agreed with his suggestion.
Due to the lateness of the hour, Mayor Salamone requested that
all other items on the agenda be carried over to Tuesday. She
further noted that the Discussion period would be held at this
time.
DISCUSSION
Mayor Salamone noted that some members of the Planning and
Zoning Board were in attendance and wanted some direction from
the Council.
Mr. Art Berger, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board,
addressed Council. He noted that when the Board had reviewed
Special Exception Request No. 91-8, to construct townhouses in a
C-1 Zone (on the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and North
Atlantic Avenue) , discussion was held on the City 's need to
acquire property to to be used for a new lift station in this
area.
Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone encouraged the
Planning and Zoning Board to hold a special meeting before the
end of the month to address the matter. It was the consensus of
Council to have the City's negotiating team (City Manager, Ed
Spenik; City Attorney, Jim Woodman; and, Council Member, Ann
Thurm) , research the matter, and meet with property owner, Tom
Quinn.
The Workshop Meeting was adjourned at 10: 22 P.M.
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