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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-15-1992 Workshop 0 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING October 15, 1992 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on October 15, 1992 , at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7: 03 P.M. by Mayor Salamone. ROLL CALL: Mayor Joy Salamone Absent Mayor Pro Tem John Porter Present Councilmember Joan Calvert Present Councilmember Rocky Randels Present Councilmember Ann Thurm Present Acting City Manager Bennett Boucher Present Assistant City Attorney Kevin Markey Present City Clerk Faith Miller Present PRESENTATIONS: 1. Interview of engineering firms who responded to RFP No. 92-02 . 7: 00 P.M. - Hartman & Associates, Inc. Mr. Gerald Hartman, President, introduced his associates, Mr. Harold Schmidt, Mr. William Musser, and Mr. Robert Ori. Mr. Hartman explained that he would be the principal-in-charge if his firm was selected as the City's engineers. He further described the project team organization, the 'expertise that the City's consultant should have in specific areas, the firm's relevant experience, and clients and utilities served statewide. He also stated that Hartman & Associates provided general civil engineering services, complete wastewater and water services, stormwater management services, and financial services. Mr. Hartman explained that his firm would not have any conflicts of interests as his firm would not serve any other entity bordering the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, or any developer in the City. He stated that his firm had 55 employees including 26 engineers. He described previous and current clients served by his firm. He stated that their job would be to make the City staff look good. Mr. Hartman answered questions from Councilmembers. There was discussion in reference to the expansion of wastewater treatment plant and wetlands concept. 7 : 30 P.M. - MAI Architects Engineers Mr. Dave Menzel, President of MAI Architects Engineers, introduced his associate Bruce Mora, Civil Engineer. Mr. Menzel described the firm's background. He stated that the firm was a full-service firm located in Melbourne with fifteen employees. He explained that his firm was the civil engineering group for Patrick Air Force Base and the City of Sebastian and he gave samples of past engineering projects completed by his firm. He and Mr. Mora answered questions from members of the City Council. 2 . Presentation of Summer and Fall Commercial and Residential Beautification Awards (October 20, 1992) . Agenda this item for Tuesday. 3 . Certificates of Appreciation for City employees who assisted in relief efforts to Hurricane Andrew victims (October 20, 1992) . Agenda this item for Tuesday. O Q City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Workshop Meeting - October 15, 1992 Page 2 BUSINESS: 1. Interview of prospective Boardmembers. Mr. Markey interviewed the following applicants to City boards: Bruce Collins Walter Godfrey Beatrice McNeely 2 . Discussion Re: Appointments to fill various City board vacancies. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 3 . Discussion Re: Request for permission to hold Halloween Party_ with benefits to be donated to a non-profit organization. Mr. Donald R. Gilson, 119 Harrison Avenue, stated that he and his roommate were planning a Halloween party with all monies collected to be donated to Project Response. He requested that the noise limitation be extended for one hour to allow the party to run from 8: 00 P.M. to Midnight. He explained the noise barriers that he would provide to reduce the level of noise from the band. He stated that there would be a $10. 00 donation from each participant with an open bar and full buffet from 8: 00 - 10: 00 P.M. Mr. Jim Morgan, Building Official, stated that the residence was located in a commercial zone in a residential district. He stated that this type of request required Council approval. Mrs. Calvert spoke regarding the possible concerns of the neighbors. There was extensive discussion regarding the amount of noise involved from such a party and the potential problems. Mr. Gilson advised that he had arranged for parking at Circle K. He stated that he was willing to obtain written permission from all his neighbors for the party. Mrs. Calvert stated that she had a problem with the band playing beyond 11: 00 P.M. Mr. Porter asked Mr. Gilson to submit the written signatures of approval from neighbors within the surrounding area to Council on Tuesday evening and to conclude the party by 11: 00 a.m. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 4 . Discussion Re: Ordinance to amend Building Code fee schedules. Mr. Boucher explained the purpose of the ordinance. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 5. Discussion Re: Resolution to re-establish minimum Building Code fees. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 6. Discussion Re: Ordinance to amend Chapter 639 , Townhouse regulations, providing changes in the townhouse area and dimension regulations. Mrs. Thurm asked if a representative from the Planning & Zoning Board could attend a Council meeting to review the proposed ordinance. Agenda this item for Tuesday and request that the Planning & Zoning Board Chairman attend the Council workshop scheduled for October 29, 1992 . 7 . Discussion Re: Ordinance to amend Chapter 535, Sewer Impact ' Assessment, Section 535. 02, Payment of Assessments. Agenda this item for Tuesday. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Workshop Meeting - October 15, 1992 Page 3 8 . Discussion Re: Resolution No. 92-54, reappointing one member and one alternate to the Beautification Board. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 9 . Discussion Re: Resolution No. 92-55, approving the final plat of Ocean Gardens - Wave One. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 10. Discussion Re: Ranking of engineering consultants for RFP No. 92-05, Request for Proposals for Consultant/Professional Engineering Services for Wastewater and Stormwater System Improvement Projects. Mr. Boucher explained that Briley, Wild would be considered as the third firm to be ranked for engineering consultants for RFP No. 92- 05. Mr. Markey stated that only three (3) firms had responded, therefore, he did not have a problem with ranking the three (3) firms. There was further discussion regarding the competitive negotiation act. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 11. Monthly Activity Reports. No comments. 12. City Manager's Report. No comments. DISCUSSION: 1. Mrs. Calvert asked to add discussion regarding scheduling of workshop meetings during the holidays to Tuesday's agenda. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8 : 55 P.M. ,4-ewli 6 . Faith G. Miller, C S City Clerk