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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-07-1989 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1989 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, was held on February 7 , 1989 , 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. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Salamone. The roll was called by the City Clerk. Officials present were Mayor Joy Salamone, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Hoog, Council Members Jeff Kidd, Steve Miller and Rocky Randels. Also present were Gity Manager, Leo Nicholas; City Attorney, Jim Theriac; City Clerk, Jan Leeser ; and Sergeant-at-Arms, Dale Hendricks. Mr . Miller moved to forego the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1989 . Mr . Randels seconded motion . Motion carried unanimously. At this time, Mayor Salamone requested that City Attorney Theriac present opening remarks on Council Procedures . Mr . Theriac advised that the Council Meetings were governed by City Code Chapter 271 and that citizens must direct their questions to the Mayor , and limit their address to five minutes. He explained that the basic purpose of the procedures was to allow the free flow of ideas. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 1-89 Establishing Chapter 602 , Fireworks Regula- tions (Second Reading and Public Hearing) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY , FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 602 , FIREWORKS REGULATIONS , OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES . REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr . Theriac advised that it had been brought to his attention that the City of Cocoa Beach had researched the possibility of adopting a similar ordinance and were advised by the State that they could not adopt more stringent regulations than specified in the State Statute. He requested further time to research the issue. Mr . Randels moved to postpone this item until the next workshop meeting. Mr. Miller seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Ordinance No. 2-89 Amending Chapter 671 to adopt Sewer Rates by Resolution and to Adjust Annually Based on the Consumer Price Index (Second Reading and Public Hearing) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY , FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 671 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT SEWER RATES BY RESOLUTION AND TO ADJUST ANNUALLY BASED ON THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor read the title of the Ordinance. Mr . Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. The motion was restated by the Mayor. Mr . Randels spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Ordinance No. 2-89 was adopted on second reading. NEW BUSINESS 1. Motion Re : Authorization to Bid for Columbia Drive Beauti- fication Project Mr . Randels so moved. Mr . Hoog seconded motion. The Mayor restated the motion. Discussion followed. Mr. Nicholas advised that it was the Beautification Board ' s decision to bid the design work on this project. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1989 PAGE 1 OF 3 Vote on the motion was unanimous. 2. Motion Re: Disposal of Shelving from Old Libra j Mr . Nicholas explained that the City had received requests for the old Library shelving from the Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa Beach and the Brevard County Library System . In addition , some of the shelving could be utilized by the City. Discussion followed. Mr . Kidd moved to have the City Manager dispose of the shelving as he sees fit, dividing it among the people who had requested it . Mr . Hoog seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ir 3. Motion Re: Special Combined Meeting with the Beautification Board on March 21 , 1989 to tour FIT Botanical Gardens in Melbourne, Florida Mr . Randels so moved. Mr. Hoog seconded motion. The Mayor restated the motion. Mrs. Marlene Woodside, Chairman of the Beautification Board, addressed Council on the proposed visit to FIT. Mr. Theriac advised that since no official action would be taken during the tour , the meeting should be a Workshop Meeting. Mr. Randels sug- gested it be changed to a Saturday. Discussion followed . Mrs . Woodside will look into rescheduling the tour. Mayor Salamone moved to table this item until the next workshop. Mr. Miller seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Motion Re: Authorization of Expenditures for Beautification Board's April Clean Up Campaign Mr . Nicholas advised that the Beautification Board planned their clean-up for April 15th and their tree sale for April 16th. Mr . Randels suggested they join Keep Brevard Beautiful in their clean-up campaign scheduled for April 24th to 29th . Discussion followed. The Beautification Board will discuss this at their next meeting. Mrs . Woodside, Chairman of the Board, requested $500 . 00 for the purchase of trees, to be resold to the public . Discussion was held on the size of the trees to be purchased. Mr . Hoog moved to authorize the expenditure of up to $500. 00 for the tree sale. Mr. Randels seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 5. Motion Re: Apology to Beautification Board Mayor Salamone moved to give letters of apology to Patricia Cano and the Beautification Board. Mr. Randels seconded motion . The Mayor restated the motion . She explained that there had been a misunder- [IP standing between the City Council and Patricia Cano, a candidate for membership on the Beautification Board. Disucssion followed. Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Randels and Mayor Salamone; Opposed, Mr . Hoog , Mr . Kidd and Mr . Miller . Motion failed. DISCUSSION Mr . Randels gave a synopsis of the Florida League of Cities Legisla- tive Conference he recently attended in Tallahassee. Mr . Ed Pickard addressed the Council on their decision regarding the appointment of a prospective Beautification Board member. Mr . John Teston, a City employee who resides in the security trailer at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, addressed Council on the security at the Plant . Mr . Kidd requested this item be placed on the next workshop agenda. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1989 PAGE 2 OF 3 Mr . Craig Van Cott announced that there would be a public forum in Cocoa Beach on February 11th on the proposed Satellite Processing Plant at Port Canaveral. Mr . Van Cott questioned if there may have been a violation of the Sunshine Law because of a comment made by Mr . Hoog at the last Planning and Zoning Board meeting during the discussion on the pro- posed PUD ordinance. Mr. Hoog clarified his statement. There being no further business , the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 40 P.M. Approved this 21st day of February , 1989. Y.. 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