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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-01-1991 Workshop ""N o CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 1, 1991 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on August 1 , 1991 , at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape The meeting Florida 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 Ann Thurm Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Others' Present Ed Spenik City Manager Jim Woodman City Attorney Jan Leeser City Clerk 1 . Discussion Re : Proposed Agreement with ; Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department for Fire Protection and . Emergency Medical Service for FY 1991-92 Mayor Salamone reviewed the Contract Compliance Review with Fire Chief, Dave Sargeant. Mayor Salamone noted that she appreciated the Fire Department ' s efforts in keeping the cost of their contract down. Discussion followed. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 2. Discussion Re: Proposed Agreement with Brevard County for Police Services for FY 1991-92 Mr. Spenik advised that representatives from the Sheriff ' s Department would be in attendance later in the meeting. 3. Discussion Re: Collective Bargaining - Local 673 Mr. Spenik advised that the City and the Union had come to impasse on three issues. He noted that in accordance with PERC, the Union had agreed to abide by the City Council 's decision regarding the impassed issues. An Executive Session was scheduled for 6 : 30 P.M. Tuesday, August 6th. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 4 . Discussion Re: 1991 Local Option Gas Alternatives Mr. Spenik reviewed his list of priority items (a copy of which is attached hereto) with the Council . Discussion followed. Mr. Porter requested that utilizing thermoplastic stop bars and/or paint ( $5, 000) be added to the list . Other items discussed were the road to the Wastewater Treatment Plant; purchase of a street sweeper, and a newsletter regarding annexation. Agenda this item for Tuesday. At this time, Mayor Salamone called for a five-minute recess. The meeting was reconvened at 8 :40 P.M. Item 2 on the agenda was discussed, at this time. Mr. Carl Newland, Mr. Curt Jones, and Sgt. George McGee, were in City Council Workshop Meeting August 1 , 1991 Page 1 of 3 O O attendance on behalf of the Sheriff 's Department . Mr. Spenik advised that the basic contract amount had decreased 1.6%. It was pointed out that the Sheriff was requesting the addition of: one Lieutenant, one Agent and one omtorcycle patrolman. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the majority of the Council members that the City should fund the additional Agent and Lieutenant, at a cost of $129 899.00, which would g , place a sergeant back- on the road. Council Members all voiced the opinion that they would like to see the Lieutenant position filled by promotion from within the Canaveral Precinct. Discussion followed on combining the contract with the Port. It was the consensus of Council that in the long run it would not be in the best interest of the City to join efforts with the Port. Agenda this item for Tuesday. At this time , Rev. James Blizzard, pastor of the Grace Bible Prebyterian Church, addressed Council on the recent rash of crime in a two-block area on East Central Boulevard. 5 . City Manager' s Report Mr. Spenik reported on the following: - A recently discovered diesel fuel oil leak from an old underground 500-gallon tank that the City was not aware existed; - Redesign of steps on - the ocean end of dune crossovers, which will be utilized when repairs are made; - Problems with Citizens bothering manatees at WWTP outfall into Banana River; signs will be posted. - Request for authorization to expend funds to offer a minimum amount of legal assistance to employees who may need it, rather than have them leave the employment of the City. Mr. Spenik noted the cost of the program would not exceed $1,000. _ Consensus of Council was that it was appropriate to expend the funds in this manner. - DOT plans for overlay program for AlA were available for review in the Building Department; - Rockwell International ' s participation in the DOT Adopt-A- Highway Program; - Widening of AlA - it was the consensus of Council to establish a Citizens Action Committee and to adopt a Resolution opposing the widening of AlA. Agenda for Tuesday. - DER In-kind settlement (planting palm trees and installing irrigation on West Central (west of AlA) . Agenda for Tuesday. - Estimated cost to install fencing at Washington Avenue Park was $3, 823. 75. Agenda for Tuesday. - State DOT list of priorities. Agenda for next Workshop. - Bids for resurfacing Tennis Courts . Agenda for Tuesday. - Budget Workshop Meeting scheduled for August 8th. City Council Workshop Meeting August .1 , 1991 Page 2 ;of 3 0 o DISCUSSION Mr. Porter reported that County Commissioner Karen Andreas was seeking volunteers to fill positions on the County 's Stormwater Utility Commission and Parks and Recreation Board. Due to the lateness of the hour, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. • eanet S . Leeser pity Clerk • City Council Workshop Meeting August 1, 1991 Page 3 of 3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 0 RECONSIDERATIONS O General Local Gas REDUCTIONS/REALLOCATIONS Fund Tax Option L,.A.' Purchase Lots Adjacent to City Hall _ $ 70, 000 B. Stormwater Master (confirmed no reduction) $ 50, 000 C. Sidewalks- Streets $ 10, 000 Street Sweeper - Streets $ 80, 000 Signal Jackson Street $ 20, 000 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS OPTION 1. T.V. Stormwater System $20, 000 2. Street Saw 5, 000 3. Compactor Hand 4 , 000 4 . 5-yd Dump Truck 40, 000 5. 10-yd Dump Truck 60,000 6. Flat Bed 28,000 7. ( 3 ) Pick-up Trucks 30,000 8. Street Wages (2% ) 12,040 ( 3% ) 18, 620 9 . Time Clocks (computerized) 4 , 000 ( 3 ) x $990 @ $2, 970 + $300 for software, modification at $500, & misc. $230 D. Computer Upgrade - Finance Dept. $ 4 ,250 E. Recording System - City Clerk $ 4 , 500 F. PC/Printer - City Manager 's Secy. $ 4 , 500 (G. Public Safety - ( 3 ) Vehicles $ 49, 500 Capital Other $ 5, 300 H. 1, 000 Gallon Gas Tank - Police $ 12, 500 (LI Fire Dept. - 800 MHZ Radio System $ 65,000 Capital Other - Air Cascade $ 5, 500 J. Remove/Install (1) Gas Storage Tank $ 1,215 ( 500 Gallons Partial Cost) K. Animal Control/Police/Streets - 4-Wheel $ 3 , 500 Vehicle for Beach Use L. Parks & Recreation - Infield Fencing on $ 6 , 000 Both Sides M. Parks & Recreation - Replace Bleachers $ 3 , 000 SUBTOTAL: $284,265 $110,000 -less lot purchase/City Hall - ( 70 , 000 ) $214 ,265 $110 ,000 0 o LIST OF GAS TAX OPTIONS $95,000 - Reassignment Tower Boulevard Project $18,768 - Contingency $76,232 (1) Contract Estimate - $ 6,000 Traffic Light Signal Atlantic Avenue & AlA Refurbish ( 2 ) Contract Estimate - $20, 000 Fire Department Light at Jackson Avenue - Move ( 3 ) Contract Estimate - $12, 000 Sidewalks through Brevard Transportation - Ridgewood Avenue ( 4 ) Contract Estimate - $31, 687 Case Backhoe - Plant City Bid ( 5) Contract Estimate - $ 6, 545 Bike Racks/Concrete Pad End of (17 ) Streets Oceanside ( $385 each) TOTAL: $78 . 232 Estimate - $18, 768 Contingency Attachment to: City Council Workshop Meeting August 1 , 1991 cC