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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-01-1992 Workshop (2) City Council Workshop Meeting October 1, 1992 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on October 1, 1992 , at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. by Mayor Salamone. ROLL CALL: Mayor Joy Salamone Present Mayor Pro Tem John Porter Present Councilmember Joan Calvert Present Councilmember Rocky Randels Absent Councilmember Ann Thurm Present Acting City Manager Bennett Boucher S Present City Attorney John Kancilia Present Deputy City Clerk (Acting) Sharon Hoover Present PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 18-92 , Amending Section 727 . 03 , Method of installation, public area construction regulations of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, for second and final reading on October 6, 1992 . Agenda this item for Tuesday. BUSINESS: 9. Discussion Re: Request to the TDC and Port Canaveral for beach restoration. Mr. Porter explained that he had placed this item on the agenda due to the fact that there had been a drastic loss of sand on the City's beaches over the last several days and action would be needed immediately to save the beaches. Mr. Buck Buchanan, Port Canaveral Commission Chairman, presented several graphs and photographs showing the extent of erosion to Cape Canaveral beaches. Commissioner Buchanan stated that Port . Canaveral was ready and willing to provide the money and services necessary to restore the beaches but was unable to proceed without approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Commissioner Buchanan stated that Congressman Jim Bacchus had been very influential in calling attention to the beach erosion in Cape Canaveral. Mr. Joe Lapolla, Port Canaveral engineer, discussed the permitting , necessary to place sand on the City's beaches. Mayor Salamone requested that Mr. Kancilia prepare the documents necessary for the easements and the City would request signatures from the property owners. Mr. Lapolla discussed long range plans for beach restoration including 100, 000 cubic yards of sand scheduled to be placed on the beach in April. He also discussed the Brevard County project for beach renourishment which would cost approximately fifty million dollars. Mayor Salamone requested that a letter be drafted to Congressman Bacchus requesting his help in getting legislation to expedite renourishment of Cape Canaveral beaches. She also requested a letter be drafted to the TDC requesting monies be allocated for help with beach erosion. After a 15 minute break, the meeting reconvened. 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting October 1, 1992 Page 2 1. Interview of prospective Boardmembers. Mr. John Kancilia interviewed the following individuals for possible Board appointments: David R. Anderson Jacqueline Coates Buzz Petsos Gary Phillips Gerald Rheimer Thomas Wheaton Mrs. Thurm advised that some of the Boards had specific requirements for membership. Mrs. Calvert suggested that when applications were requested from the City Clerk's office that the j applicant be advised regarding the necessary qualifications. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 2 . Discussion Re: Union Contract for FY 92/93 with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 673 . Mr. Elmer Sevor, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 673 , stated that negotiations regarding the FY 92/93 Contract had been concluded. He stated that the computation of overtime had not been resolved and the Union would continue to pursue that issue. 3 . Discussion Re: Florida Department of Environmental Regulation's response to the Proposed Wetlands Restoration Alternative prepared by Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. Mr. Dan Click, Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, reported that a very favorable reply had been received from DER regarding the reuse feasibility study submitted in June, 1992 . Mr. Click gave a presentation, including slides, regarding possible options to the wastewater system. 4 . Discussion Re: Request from Gourmet Hot Dogs for approval to pay a deposit on sewer impact fees. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 5. Discussion Re: Resolution No. 92-48, Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Equipment Lease Agreement with the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Dave Sargeant advised that the Fire Department had not agreed with the section of the contract regarding the City's liability for the condition of vehicles and that the Agreement had been revised. Mayor Salamone requested that Mr. Sargeant send a. copy of the revised Agreement to Mr. Kancilia for review. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 11. Discussion Re: Recreation Department audit scheduled for FY 92/93 . Mrs. Thurm requested the Council cancel the audit scheduled for the Recreation Department and allocate the money for items that had been cut from the Recreation Department budget. The Mayor stated that she felt it would be beneficial to conduct the audit as scheduled. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting Octber 1, 1992 Page 3 12 . Discussion Re: Patriot's Day Parade and activities. Council agreed that the same format used for the 1992 parade should be employed in 1993 . Council stated that there had been several requests from several businesses to participate in the post parade activities and felt the City should comply. They also stated that as in past years, no alcoholic beverages would be served. Mayor Salamone stated that the approximate $2, 500 needed for the parade could come out of the contingency fund. Mrs. Nancy Hanson discussed the services of the Recreation Department and how the budget cuts would jeopardize the level of service to the community. 13 . Discussion Re: Recreation Board Alternate Members. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 6. Discussion Re: Resolution No. 92-49, Canceling Regular Council Meeting of November 3 , 1992 , and Rescheduling for November 5, 1992 . Agenda this item for Tuesday. 7 . Discussion Re: Resolution No. 92-50, Appointing an Acting City Manager. A discussion was held regarding the selection process for a City Manager. It was suggested that Mr. Bennett Boucher fill the vacancy at least until after the November election. Mr. Boucher stated that he would be willing to serve as Acting City Manager for several months, allowing the Council time to assess his performance. He stated that he was concerned about job security and would like some kind of assurance of continued employment. Mayor Salamone stated that it would not be fair to all employees involved to delay the selection process but would go along with Council's wishes. There was unanimous agreement to table the selection process. Council unanimously agreed to continue the meeting after 10: 00 P.M. 14 . Discussion Re: City Attorney's Contract for FY 92/93 . Mr. John Kancilia explained several changes that had been made to the contract for legal services. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 15. Discussion Re: Rescheduling interviews with prospective general engineers (RFP No. 92-02 . Mrs. Thurm asked Council to consider renewing Briley, Wild's contract for engineering services. Council did not concur with the suggestion and agreed to continue interviewing for engineering services. Council decided to interview at least two (2) firms per night at all Council meetings during October until the nine (9) firms had been interviewed. The interviews would begin at 7: 00 P.M. and the scheduled meeting would begin at 8: 00 P.M. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting October 1, 1992 Page 4 20. City Manager's Report. Mr. Boucher explained that the recent violation letter from the EPA was simply a paperwork problem. Mayor Salamone requested that the Public Works Director be present at the next Council meeting to explain the violation. Agenda this as first item for Tuesday. Mr. Boucher and Mr. Kancilia discussed the evaluation of appraisers for the Discovery Bay property for the wastewater project. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 10. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 19-92, Amending Chapter 639, Townhouse Regulations, Providing changes in the townhouse area and dimension regulations. Agenda for next Workshop. 16. Discussion Re: City newsletter name contest. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 17. Discussion Re: Request for City representative to an Area Committee on the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 18 . Discussion Re: Distribution of Hurricane Andrew Relief Funds. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 19. Discussion Re: Recognition of City employees who volunteered assistance to Hurricane Andrew victims. Agenda this item for Tuesday. DISCUSSION: 1. Mr. Leo Nicholas stated that the VFW would like to take on the project of keeping North Atlantic Avenue litter free under the same conditions as the Adopt-A-Highway Program. Agenda this item for Tuesday. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10: 18. • aron A. Hoover Deputy City Clerk (Acting)