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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12-19-1989 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19 , 1989 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on December 19 , 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 (of Mayor Joy Salamone; Mayor Pro Tem, Ann Thurm; Council Members Don Arabian, John Porter and Rocky Randels . Also present were City Manager, Leo Nicholas; City Attorney, Jim Theriac; and City Clerk, Jan Leeser. Mr. Randels moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 1989. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. At this time, Mayor Joy Salamone and Isabel Escape, Library Di- rector, presented the "Volunteer of the Month Award" to Hilma Goff for her many years of service on the Library Board. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Ordinance No. 18-89 Establishing Code Chapter 654, Alarm Systems ( First Reading and Public Hearing) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 654, CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE EN- TITLED, "ALARM SYSTEMS" ; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF ELECTRONIC AND OTHER FIRE AND POLICE ALARM SYSTEMS; DEFINING TERMS; ESTABLISHING THE DUTY OF OWNERS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; PROVIDING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT FOR SUCH SYSTEMS; ESTAB- LISHING AND REQUIRING PERMITTING OF SUCH SYSTEMS; ESTABLISHING FEES FOR ALARMS OTHER THAN VALID RESPONSES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. Mr. Randels moved to approve first reading. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Fire Chief, Dave Sergeant, explained that the fire department had been responding to numerous false alarms, many times caused by of lack of maintenance on the systems. Mr . Theriac advised that the proposed ordinance was an attempt to alleviate this problem, without unduly infringing on the citizen' s rights . Mr. Nicholas noted that the proposed ordinance would also apply to burglary alarms, and that there was a $15 .00 annual renewal fee specified. Mr. Theriac explained the fee was to cover admin- (iv istrative costs. Discussion followed. Mr . Porter voiced an objection to the proposed fee; Mr. Arabian and Mrs. Thurm spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Ordinance No. 18-89 was ap- proved on first reading. 2. Resolution No. 89-74 Agreement with Signal Construction Company for Traffic Signal Maintenance A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1989 PAGE 1 OF 3 Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mr. Theriac reviewed the changes requested by Council regarding travel time and termination. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 89-74 was adopted. 3. Resolution No. 89-75 Designating Council Members ' Areas of Interest A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AREAS OF PRIMARY INTEREST OF INDI- VIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mrs. Thurm moved for adoption. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Motion Re: Schedule for Adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amend- ments Mrs. Leeser pointed out that the proposed schedule may need to be changed since some of the Council Members were planning to attend the Stormwater Utilities Seminar and there consequently may not be a quorum for the January 16th meeting. Discussion followed. Mr. Porter moved to cancel the regular Council Meeting of January 16 and hold a Combined Workshop and Regular Meeting on January 11 , 1990, at which time first reading and public hearing would be held; and hold a Special Council Meeting on January 25, 1990, for adoption. Mr . Arabian seconded motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Mrs. Leeser questioned if it was the intent of Council to adopt the Land Development Regu- lations at these meetings and was informed that it was. 5, Motion Re: Negotiated Settlement with Former Employee Ottis Manley Mr. Nicholas advised that the union had proposed a settlement of $3,600.00 with former employee Ottis Manley. He further explain- ed that attorney Joe Moss had contacted the City's insurance carrier regarding this potential claim but had not heard back from them at this time. Discussion was held on postponing this item. Mr . Theriac noted that Mr . Manley' s attorney had stated the settlement must be reached prior to Christmas or "all bets are off" . Discussion continued. Mr . Theriac advised that Mr. Manley was fired for cause and that the settlement was offered for economic considerations only. Mayor Salamone voiced the opinion that the Council needed to support the City Administration on this issue. Mayor Salamone moved that the City offer no settlement to Mr. Manley and his termination be defended to the fullest. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Vote on the motion was as follows: In (W favor, Mr. Arabian, Mr. Porter, Mayor Salamone and Mr. Randels; Opposed, Mrs. Thurm. Motion carried. ADD-ON ITEM Mr. Arabian moved to add the following item to the agenda. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Motion Re: Donation to Keep Brevard Beautiful Mr. Arabian moved to donate $1 ,500 . 00 to Keep Brevard Beautiful. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Mr. Randels noted that the Beauti- fication Board had requested this donation be made and the funds would come out of their budget. Motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19 , 1989 PAGE 2 OF 3 DISCUSSION Mr. Nicholas asked the Council for direction regarding Animal Control enforcement. He explained he had received a complaint from some residents regarding animals in the wooded area east of Harbor Heights. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council that the domesticated animals should be removed from the area but the native animals should be left alone. Mr. Randels noted that there were specific action items in the Comprehensive Plan that the City needed to address. Discussion was held on possible ways to achieve this . This will be dis- cussed further at the next meeting. Mr. Randels explained he had been selected by the University of Central Florida to participate in their Local Government Leaders Public Policy Forum, but the cost would be $550.00. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council that Mr. Randels should attend, on behalf of the City. Discussion was held on Mr. & Mrs. Lipperts ' complaint that was filed with the Department of Professional Regulation against former Council Member Robert Hoog and contractor Bud Bauries. Mr. Nicholas advised that the DPR had taken no action against Mr. Hoog and, to his knowledge, had not make a ruling on Mr. Bauries. Mayor Salamone noted she had received several phone calls com- mending the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department for their efforts to retrieve an airplane pilot from a tree. At this time, Mr. Arabian requested if a special visitor could address the Council, and Santa Claus ' Nephew (alias Mr. Arabian) make an appearance and distributed gifts. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 :20 P.M. as corrected. Approved this 2nd day of January , 1990. i\\iii fiN4111110 Sd44421.,014X- 't. May:r , ty Clerk CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1989 PAGE 3 OF 3