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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-18-1989 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 1989 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on July 18, 1989, at the City Hall Annex, 1 1 1 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 Ew Joy Salamone, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Hoog, Council Members Jeff Kidd and Rocky Randels. Also present were City Manager, Leo Nicholas; City Attorney, Jim Theriac, and City Clerk, Jan Leeser. Council Member Steve Miller was absent. Mr. Hoog moved to forego the reading of the minutes of the Combined Workshop and Regular Meeting of June 29 , 1989 . Mr. Randels seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Discussion with Chamber of Commerce Regarding Employee Assist Program Ms. Dottie Townsend, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, gave a brief overview of the Employee Assist Program (EAP) . Dis- cussion followed. It was pointed out that the cost of the program was $17. 00 per employee per year. Mr. Kidd moved to authorize the expenditure of funds to enroll in the EAP. Mr. Hoog seconded motion. Discussion followed on whether or not part-time employees should be enrolled in the program. It was the consensus of Council that permanent part-time employees should be included. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 2 . Ordinance No. 7-89 Amending Chapter 653, Political Sign Regula- tions (First Reading and Public Hearing) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 653, SIGN CODE , OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING THE POLITICAL SIGN REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE . Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. Mr. Randels moved to approve first reading. Mr. Hoog seconded motion. It was pointed out that the proposed Ordinance was an attempt to alleviate con- fusion on the political sign regulations and to place all the requirements in one section of the City Code. Discussion followed on the regulations for placing political signs in commercial and industrial zones . Mr . Randels moved to amend the last sentence in the second paragraph of Section 653.21 (E ) to read: "Only one polit- ical sign per candidate shall be allowed on any one lot or parcel of land, except for lots or parcels with two hundred fifty ( 250) feet or more frontage, where two signs shall be allowed. " Mr. Kidd seconded the motion. Discussion followed. The vote on the amendment was unanimous. The vote on the main motion was unanimous . Ordinance No. 7-89 , as amended, was approved on first reading. 3 . Resolution No. 89-34 Establishing a Tentative Proposed M it lage Rate for 1990 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 1989 PAGE 1 OF 3 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1990 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY LO- CATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE . Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Kidd moved for adoption. Mr. Hoog seconded motion. Mr. Nicholas advised that the tentative proposed millage rate would allow the City to receive the same amount of income as in the previous year, as allowed under the TRIM bill. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 89-34 was adopted. 4. Resolution No. 89-35 Appointment of Planning and Zoning Board Members A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE . The Mayor read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Kidd seconded motion. The proposed Resolution ap- pointed Mr . John Cummings as a regular member and Mr. Wayne Washburn as first alternate member. Mr. Hoog suggested amending the Resolu- tion to appoint Mr . John Porter as second alternate member. Mr. Kidd explained he would like to adhere to the Council ' s policy of interviewing prospective board members prior to appointment. Vote on the motion on the floor, to adopt Resolution No. 89-35, was unanimous. 5. Resolution No. 89-36 Contract with Mr. Emiddio Mariani of Angel ' s Isle for Paving the Intersection of West Central and Tower Boulevard; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH EMIDDIO MARIANI (ANGEL'S ISLE ) FOR PAVING THE INTERSECTION OF WEST CENTRAL AND TOWER BOULEVARD. Mr. Kidd moved for adoption. Mr . Hoog seconded motion. Mr. Nicholas advised that Mr. Emiddio Mariani was building a development at the west end of Central Boulevard on the Banana River (the former site of Bain' s Landing ) and had approached the City regarding paving the end of Central, where it intersects with Tower Boulevard, in order to bring the roadway to the property line. Mr. Nicholas noted the area was approximately 120 ' x 120 ' and would cost approximately $25, 000 to pave. Discussion followed. Mr. Hoog voiced concern that the developer would cause excessive road wear to the newly paved area. Mr. Theriac advised the agreement could be amended to allow the City to hold a certain amount of money in escrow to resurface that portion of the road in the event it was damaged during (1. construction. Discussion continued with Mr . Hoog explaining his concern was for damage to all of West Central Boulevard, not just the portion that would be newly constructed. Mr. Nicholas pointed out that the road was over 25 years old and not built to City standards. Mr. Theriac advised it was his opinion the City could not hold the developer responsible but he would like to research the issue further. It was pointed out the City paid fully for the resurfacing of Columbia Drive, even though the development of Treasure Island Club caused some of the road damage. Discussion continued. Mayor Salamone requested that the question be called. Vote on the motion was unanimously opposed. Resolution No. 89-36 failed. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 1989 PAGE 2 OF 3 6. Resolution No. 89-37 Supporting a Suitable Law, Ordinance or Amendment to Protect and Keep the American Flag A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR A SUITABLE LAW, ORDINANCE , OR AMENDMENT TO PROTECT AND KEEP THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE . Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Kidd seconded the motion. Motion carried unan- imously. ADD-ON ITEM [or Mr. Nicholas requested Council consider an add-on item for the pur- chase of hose for the Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Hoog moved to add the following item to the agenda. Mr . Kidd seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Motion Re: Authorizing Purchase of Hose for the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department Mr. Nicholas pointed out that the fire department had received three written quotes for the hose. He further noted the total price for 1300 feet was over the City' s formal bid amount of $3,000 . Dis- cussion followed. Mr. Kidd moved to waive the City's formal bid procedure and purchase 1 , 300 feet of five-inch fire hose from Harold' s Sales & Service Com- pany of Marietta, Georgia for $7,345. 00. Mr. Hoog seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Mr. Nicholas distributed copies of a letter to the City in Portugal who had requested a Sister City Relationship. The members of Council were in favor of mailing the letter . Mr. Nicholas distributed copies of the County' s Recycling Plan and advised the City needed to take action to approve the plan prior to September 1st. Mr. Theriac requested the Mayor execute the partial release of lien for the Star Beach Condominium. Mrs. Leeser questioned if Council wanted to invite prospective Planning and Zoning Board Member John Porter to the next workshop meeting. Council answered in the affirmative and since Mr. Porter was in attendance he was informed of the workshop meeting date. Mrs. Leeser further advised that the Volunteer Board Member dinner was tentatively scheduled for October 6th. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 :03 P.M. Approved this 1st day of August , 1989 . ( - \.(;44<)*%-e__ M or /.U.4..LA--/ C y Clerk CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 1989 PAGE 3 OF 3