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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-27-1991 Workshop a ao CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING JUNE 27, 1991 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on June 27, 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 Ann Thurm Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Others Present Ed Spenik City Manager Jim Woodman City Attorney Jan Leeser City Clerk 1 . Discussion with Department of Transportation Representa- tives on the Proposed Widening of AlA Mr. Spenik advised that the representatives from the DOT cancelled their appearance before the Council because the final drawings would not be ready until December. He further noted that DOT was planning to resurface the roadway, and extend the shoulders four feet on each side, in 1992, which would neces- sitate the relocation of the emergency signal at Jackson Avenue. Discussion followed. Mr. Spenik was directed to contact DOT and request that the City 's input be allowed prior to the drawings being made. 2. Ordinance No. 9-91 Amending Code Chapter 685, Parking Regulations, by Prohibiting Overnight Parking on the Beach- end Streets (Second Reading and Public Hearing on July 2) Agenda this item for Tuesday. 3 . Discussion Re:- Animal Control Officer Contract • Mr. Spenik advised that Mr. Wes Fox, the City' s Animal Control Officer, had accepted a position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant as an Operator Trainee . He noted that the City was facing a bleak financial future and recommended that the Animal Control functions be handled through a contract with Mr. Fox. He explained that Mr. Fox would be an independent contractor, providing Animal Control services 15 hours a week, which would be in addition to the 40 hour per week position at the Waste- water Treatment Plant . The question was raised whether or not the City could contract with an employee on this basis . Discussion followed. Mr. Spenik and Mr. Woodman will research the matter further prior to Tuesday's meeting. -Agenda this item. 4 . Discussion Re: Fire and Police Contract Compliance Review by City Auditors Mr. Spenik advised that this item was brought before the Council when the auditors presented the City Audit in January. Mr. Ray Crist, President of the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, addressed Council and explained that the Department City Council Workshop Meeting June 27, 1991 Page 1 of 3 Cl3t 0: would include a compliance audit, conducted by an independent auditor, in their next contract, which would be a reimbursable item. He noted that the Fire Department would also request that certain items be audited. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone suggested that the City Manager and City Attorney meet with representatives of the Fire Department and their attorney to prepare a list of the items to be covered in the review. Discussion was held on what Level of Service the City desired from the Fire Department next Fiscal Year. It was the consensus of Council that the Level of Service should remain the same . Mr. Spenik advised that the Sheriff ' s Department Compliance Review would also be addressed in their next contract. 5. Discussion Re: Tower Boulevard Mr. Spenik advised that the Site Plan for Discovery Bay had expired:- Since this proposed development was one of the reasons for the construction of Tower Boulevard, Mr. Spenik recommended that the City not construct the road at this time. He further noted that if the road were constructed for a development in this area in the future, it could be done on front-foot assess- ment. Discussion followed. - Mr. Spenik noted that $95,000.00 was allocated in this year's budget for the construction of Tower Boulevard. Discussion was held on possible ways to utilize these funds. Mr. Spenik will researchthematter and report back to Council . 6. Discussion Re: Setting Date for Executive Session to Discuss Union Negotiations Mayor Salamone suggested that the Executive Session be held immediately following the current Workshop Meeting. Mrs . Leeser noted that she was not prepared for the Executive Session. Mayor Salamone raised the question of what function Mrs . Leeser served during the Executive Sessions . It was pointed out that Mrs. Leeser attended the sessions in her capacity of Personnel Officer. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone noted that it was her understanding that only the Chief Negotiator ( in this case Mr. Spenik) should attend the Executive Session on behalf of the City 's bargaining team. Discussion continued . Mr. Woodman will research the issue prior to Tuesday. The Executive Session was scheduled immediately following the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday. 7. City Manager's Report Mr. Spenik had no additional items to report. DISCUSSION Mr. Woodman gave a status report on the litigation with Roman Holiday Spa. Mrs. Leeser requested that an interview of a prospective Board Member for the Code Enforcement Board be added to the agenda for Tuesday. Mr. Randels reported on Florida League of Cities news and requested the status of the Landscaping Ordinance proposed by the Beautification Board . Mr. Spenik noted he had given the proposed ordinance to the City Planner. Ann Thurm questioned the status of restitution for the illegal land clearing by Randy Mays. Discussion followed. Mr. Spenik City Council Workshop Meeting June 27, 1991 Page 2 of 3 Q.p a o was requested to ask Mr. Mays to be in attendance at the next Workshop Meeting. Mayor Salamone reported on the June Clean-Up Month and thanked Mr. Fred DiStasio for bringing the idea to Council . There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 :05 P.M. J et S . Leeser City Clerk City Council Workshop Meeting June 27, 1991 Page 3 of 3