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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.
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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.
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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.
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Faith G. Miller, C S
City Clerk