HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-05-1988CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 5, 1988
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, was held on July 5, 1988, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk
Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 P.M. by Mayor Patrick Lee'. Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Mayor Lee.
The roll was called by the City Clerk. Officials present were Mayor
Patrick Lee, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Hong, Council Members Steve Miller
and Rocky Randels. Also present were City Manager, Leo Nicholas;
City Attorney, Jim Theriac; and City Clerk,. Jan Lesser. Mr. Kidd
was out-of-town.
Mr. Randels moved to forego the reading of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of June 21, 1988 and approve them as written. Mr.
Miller seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
At this time the floor was turned over to Mr. Dave Chappell. Mr.
Chappell served as a consultant for a consortium (consisting of Cape
Canaveral, Wuesthoff and Jess Parrish Hospitals). The consortium
has submitted a proposal to Brevard County to provide ambulance
service on a contract basis. Mr. Chappell answered questions posed
to him by the City Council. He explained that the ambulances would
be staffed by two paramedics. He further noted that the ambulance
that is currently housed at the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire
Department would be relocated to Marion Street in Cocoa Beach (just
south of the 520 Causeway). Discussion continued. It was noted
that the City had been unable to obtain a copy of the proposal.
Mayor Lee suggested Mr. Chappell return to a meeting at a later
date, after the Council reviews the proposal.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Motion Res Authorization to Resurface West Central Boulevard
between AIA and North Atlant c Avenue
Mr. Nicholas advised that if the City does not spend the monies
received from the local option gas tax, revenue will be decreased in
future years. He noted the City had $108,000.00 that needs to be
spent before the end of the fiscal year. He further explained that
the projects had to be underway, with at least one draw made against
them, by the end of the fiscal year.
Mr. Nicholas explained that .the City can contract with the companies
who are on the County Bid List, without going through the formal bid
process.
Discussion followed on the City Managers estimate of $23,882.00 to
resurface West Central Boulevard. Mr. Randels moved to authorize
the resurfacing of this street. Mr. Miller seconded motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Motion Res Authorization to Install Traffic Si nal at
intersection oN. Atlantic Avenue an Centra Boulevard
Mr. Nicholas advised that Brevard County had given the City an
estimate of $20,000 for installation of this light. He further
noted it would aid and assist the school crossing guard at that
location.
Mr. Randels moved to authorize the installation of the traffic
signal. Mr. Miller seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Motion Re: Authorization to Survey and Staze Tower Boulevard
Mr. Nicholas noted that Tower Boulevard is not located where the
City has been driving for access to the Sewer Plant. He advised
that a survey would have to be conducted prior to any other work
being accomplished.. Discussion followed on whether or not the road
should be stabilized at this time because future development of
Treasure Island Club would require utilization of the south portion
of the road.
Mr. Randels moved to authorize a survey of a portion of Tower
Boulevard. Mr. Hoog seconded motion.. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Motion Re: Authorization to Resurface Ridgewood Avenue
' Mayor Lee requested this item be postponed to enable him to look
into the possibility of the County taking over Ridgewood Avenue.
Mr. Randels moved that this item be postponed until the next meeting.
Mr. Miller seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Motion Re: Authorization to Proceed with Proposed Beautification
Projects
Mr. Nicholas advised that the City must spend the beautification tax
money prior to the end of the fiscal year. He noted that nothing
further could be done at the Amoco site until the electric is
connected. He requested permission to proceed with the projects on
the Beautification Board's Five Year Plan, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Mr. Nicholas
noted that the Beautification Board had added the Ridgewood Avenue
medians to the list at their last meeting. Discussion followed on
Amoco, PhaseIl, which is planting along the guardrail on ALA, in
front of the Moon Hut Restuarant and Lamp Post Lounge. it was the
consensus of .the members of Council not to proceed with this project
at this time. Mrs. Brittain, Chairman of the Beautification Board,
requested this item be left on the list.
Mr. Randels moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the
proposed beautification projects in any order that he chooses, with
the exception of the Amoco Phase II project, which would be removed
from the list. Mr. Miller seconded motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. Motion Re: Authorizin Briley, Wild and Associates to Pre are
Bid Spec f cat ons or 1985 sewerage System Imarovements Phase
II
Mr. Hoog so moved. Mr. Miller seconded motion. Motion carried
unanimously. It was noted that the coat for the work would be
$1,760.00.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Nicholas advised that the City had received no bids on the
Command Van for the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department so the
vehicle can now be purchased on the open market. The City Attorney
concurred.
Mr. Nicholas presented the preliminary drawings for the Columbia
Drive Resurfacing Project. These plans will be reviewed at the next
workshop meeting.
Members of the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department were
commended on their 4th of July activities.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05
P.M.
Approved this 19th day of July ,1988.
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