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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-02-1989 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 2 , 1989 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on May 2 , 1989, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7 :31 P.M. by Mayor Joy Salamone. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Salamone. The roll was called by the Secretary. Officials present were Mayor Joy Salamone, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Hoog, Council Members Jeff Kidd, Steve Miller and Rocky Randels . Also present were City Manager, Leo Nicholas; and City Attorney, Jim Theriac. Mr. Hoog moved to forego the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18 , 1989 . Mr. Miller seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 . Resolution No. 89-18 Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County for Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (Tabled 4-18-89 ) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BREVARD COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr . Randels moved for adoption. Mr . Miller seconded motion. Discussion followed. Mr . Kidd inquired about the status of the interlocal agreement for emergency services. Attorney Theriac advised that it was premature at this time because the County may separate the Emergency Services and Fire Servies. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion on the floor was unanimous . Resolution No. 89-18 was adopted. 2 . Resolution No. 89-19 Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County for Transportation Impact Fee (Tabled 4-18-89 ) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BREVARD COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr . Randels moved 1: for adoption. Mr . Kidd seconded the motion. Mr . Gary Ridenour, Director of Brevard County Planning and Develop- ment Department, was in attendance and answered the Council ' s questions on this issue. Mr. Kidd and Mr . Hoog voiced concern that the monies collected in the City would not be used to improve local roads. Mayor Salamone spoke in favor of the impact fee. Mrs. Helen Filkins encouraged the Council to adopt the transportation impact fee. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89-19 was as follows: In favor, Mr. Randels and Mayor Salamone; Opposed, Mr. Hoog, Mr. Kidd, and Mr. Miller. Motion failed. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1989 PAGE 1 OF 3 NEW BUSINESS 1 . Motion Re: Bid No. 89-3 Excavation, Destruction and Removal of Underground Fuel Storage Tank Mr . Nicholas explained that the City had received two bids and recom- mended the bid be awarded to Wapara, Inc. of Tampa for the base con- tract, with the City crews doing the fill in. He explained the bid received from Advanced Petroleum had too many contingencies which would raise the amount higher than the bid from Wapara. Discussion followed. Mr . Randels moved to award the Bid to Wapara, Inc. in the amount of (v, $4 ,000 .00 . Mr. Kidd seconded the motion. Motion carried unan- imously. 2 . Motion Re: Bid No. 89-4 Access Security System for Public Works Facility Mr. Nicholas advised there were two bids received, one in the amount of $6 ,345 .00 and the other in the amount of $6 , 140 .00. He recom- mended rejecting both bids. Mr . Hoog moved to reject both bids and rebid the item with new speci- fications. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3 . Motion Re: Authorization for Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department to Expend Funds for Purchase of New Equipment Mr . Nicholas explained that in the current year ' s budget $18,000 was specified for Advanced Life Support Equipment. He noted, since the money would not be expended this year for Advanced Life Support, the Fire Department has requested the funds be released for purchase of other fire fighting equipment. Mr. Randels moved to authorize the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department to expend the funds budgeted for ALS Equipment for pur- chase of other equipment. Mr . Hoog seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4 . Motion Re: Donation to Cocoa Beach High School Project Graduation Mr . Nicholas explained the City had received a letter from Cocoa Beach High School, requesting a donation for Project Graduation, a substance-free all night graduation party for the senior class. He noted that the majority of the City' s high school age students attend Cocoa Beach High, and it would be a community benefit to ex- pend some City money for this project. Mr . Hoog moved to donate $200 .00 to the Cocoa Beach High School Project Graduation. Mr. Kidd seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Mr . Nicholas reported that he and the Mayor had met with Commis- sioner Roger Dobson regarding the County' s plans to expand Cheri Down Park. He noted the plan called for expanding the number of parking spaces to 99 . Discussion followed on whether or not the County planned to charge for parking . Mr . Kidd requested this item be placed ont he next Workshop agenda. Mr . Nicholas advised that he had a copy of the Coastal Infra- structure Policy on the barrier islands and development along the coast, and suggested the Council Members review it. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1989 PAGE 2 OF 3 Mr . Nicholas reported that there was recently a situation in the City where a handicapped child lost a valuable piece of computer equipment, when her mother placed it at the curb and it was picked up by Western Waste. Through the efforts of the Mayor, Western Waste will contribute the money to replace the equipment. A Mayor ' s Youth Award Program will be established and the equipment will be donated to the parents of this child as part of this program. The date and time of this award will be announced at a later date. Mr . Theriac reported that a decision had not been rendered by the Judge on the Rich' s Restaurant Lawsuit. He also explained that the Petrolane suit regarding their overpayment of utility taxes would be handled simply be filing a brief and receiving a decision by the Judge. Mr. Theriac noted that Harbor Federal was questioning the liens filed by the City against Starbeach Condominimum for garbage service. He will research this and report back at the next meeting . Mr . Randels reported on the Banana River Watershed Action Committee. Discussion was held on the status of relocating the street light on Madison Street. Mr. Nicholas explained that he had put in another work order with Florida Power & Light to move the light back. Mr . Nicholas reminded the Council of the Brevard League of Cities meeting of May 10 , 1989 at the Melbourne Beach Hilton. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 P.M. Approved this 16th day of May , 1989 . , (1. \.:211.6i14-424-tx _.. , M or , ,- �. .:t J, ty 6724,61.4..../'/C erk a (These' minutes were transcribed by Secretary Angel Taylor . ) CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1989 PAGE 3 OF 3