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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-29-1991 Workshop D CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 29, 1991 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on August 29, 1991 , at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Joy Salamone. Members Present Joy Salamone Mayor John Porter Mayor Pro Tem Andy Kedzierski Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Ann Thurm Council Member Others Present Ed Spenik City Manager Jan Leeser City Clerk 1 . Discussion with Western Waste Industries Ms. Kim Gillean Westcot, of Western Waste Industries, addressed Council about the separation of green waste. Discussion followed. This item be be placed on the agenda for the next Workshop Meeting. 2 . Resolution No. 91-31 Adopting Tentative Millage Rate (First Public Hearing on 9-3 ) Agenda this item. 3 . Resolution No. 91-32 Adopting Tentative Annual Budget for FY 1991-92 (First Public Hearing on 9-3 ) Mr. Randels voiced concern about utilizing reserve funds to fund the capital equipment budget. Mayor Salamone advised that the City Manager had been directed not to purchase these item until the middle of the year budget review in April . Discussion followed. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 4. Discussion Re: Rescheduling Time of Special Council Meeting on September 16 (Final Hearing on Ad Valorem Tax and Budget) ;, Budget Advertisements Mrs. Leeser noted that the time of the Special Meeting on September 16th had originally been scheduled for 5 : 00 P.M. and TRIM requirements specify the meeting must be held after 5 : 00 P.M. Discussion followed . It was decided to reschedule the meeting to the normal meeting time of 7 : 30 P.M. Agenda this item for Tuesday. Discussion was as held on where to publish the Notice of Tax Increase and Budget Summary. Mrs . Leeser pointed out the cost of publication would be $544. 96 in the Orlando Sentinel and $1 , 527. 76 in the Florida Today. It was the consensus of Council to publish the ads in the Orlando Sentinel . 5. Resolution No. 91-33 Reappointment of Planning and Zoning Board Members It was noted that the following Board Members were up for reappointment: Art Berger, Lamar Russell, Wayne Washburn and Mary Wheeler. Mayor Salamone voiced concern about Mr. Washburn ' s poor attendance record and tardiness at meetings and City Council Workshop Meeting August 29, 1991 Page 1 of 3 O requested the Resolution be rewritten to appoint each member separately. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 6 . Discussion Re: DOT Five-year Preliminary Plan Mr. Spenik presented Council with a five-year preliminary plan, and noted that he had taken the items out of the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion followed. No further action required on this item. 7. Discussion Re : Award of Bid No. 91-4, Rehabilitation of Gravity Sewer Main 3A This item was previously discussed at the Special Workshop Meeting with the City Engineers; agenda for Tuesday. 8. Discussion Re: Award of Bid No. 91-8, Sewage System Improvements, Phase IV This item was previously discussed at the Special Workshop Meeting with the City Engineers; agenda for Tuesday. 9. Discussion Re: Reuse Water SurveyCity to Residents Mr. Spenik noted that the reuse water survey would be mailed to all City residents with the monies to distribute being utilized out of the Sewer Fund. Discussion followed. No further action required on this item. 10. Discussion Re : Recognition of 25-year City Employee Mr. Spenik reviewed his ideas for special recognition of Maintenance Foreman, Carl Akery, for his 25 years of service to the City. Discussion followed. Mr. Akery will be recognized at the Regular Council Meeting on September 3rd. 11 . Discussion Re: Washington Avenue Park - Fence and Dedication Mr. Spenik p advised that the City had piggy-backed on another bid and the cost of the materials for the fence would be $2 , 980. 00 Mr. Spenik further suggested that the park be named the Alex Shuford Park. Discussion followed. Council agreed with the suggestion. A bronze plaque will be ordered. 12. Discussion Re: Status Report on Tennis Court Refurbishment Mr. Spenik advised that the refurbishment was proceeding on schedule. No action required on this item. 13. Discussion Re: Opti-World Vision Care Plan Mr. Spenik advised that the City employees would receive a 20% discount at Opti-World. No action required on this item. 14. Discussion Re: Budget Rental Car Agency Mr. Spenik noted that City employees would enjoy a reduced rate at Budget Rental Car, for both City and personal use. No action required on this item. 15. City Manager 's Report Mr. Spenik suggested a negotiating team be established to meet with Shuford Mills regarding the purchase of additional land required for the sewer plant expansion. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council that the team would consist of Mr. Spenik,, Mr. Woodman, and Mrs. Thurm. City Council Workshop Meeting August 29, 1991 Page 2 of 3 0 0 DISCUSSION Mr. Randels reported on the recent Florida League of Cities Convention he attended. Mrs. Thurm noted that the courts had, in effect, granted the Special Exception to Zella, Inc. , and they could apply for site plan approval . Mrs. Thurm requested that the Resolution on the Bottle Bill be placed on the agenda for the next Workshop Meeting. Mrs . Thurm noted that the union was requesting two hours off on Veterans Day to allow the employees to attend Veterans Day ceremonies . Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council that this possibly would be granted for the specific Pur of the employees the dedication ceremonies at Poseattending the Cape Canaveral Veterans Memorial Park. . There beingno further business, the meetingwas adjourned at J 9: 27 P.M. net S . Leeser City Clerk City Council Workshop Meeting August 29, 1991 Page 3 of 3