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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-06-1990 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on February 6, 1990, 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, 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. Mrs. Thurm moved to approve the minutes of the Combined Work- shop and Regular Meeting of January 11 , 1990. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Porter moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 25, 1990. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. At this time, Mrs. Ann Thurm, in her capacity as City Historian, presented the City Council with the City of Cape Canaveral Scrap- book, Volume III . On behalf of the citizens of the City, Mayor Salamone extended the Council ' s gratitude to Mrs. Thurm. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Resolution No. 90-5 Requesting Support for the State Mandate Referendum A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING SUPPORT FOR THE NOVEMBER, 1990 CONSTITU- TIONAL AMENDMENT LIMITING UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES ON CITIES AND COUNTIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mr. Randels and Mr . Arabian spoke in favor of the proposed Resolution. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 2 . Resolution No. 90-6 Plat Approval, Angel ' s Isle, Sec 15, Twp 24S, Rge 37E, Replat of Bain' s Landing ( located on the Banana River at the West End of Central Boulevard) - Emiddio Mariani A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PLAT OF "ANGEL' S ISLE" ; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE PLAT; PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Motion Re : Acceptance of 1988-89 Annual Audit Report Mr. Porter so moved. Mr . Arabian seconded motion. Mr . Randels commended the City Manager and the Finance Director for the good financial report. Mayor Salamone also noted that the auditing firm had spoken highly of the fine job done by Mr. Boucher and the Accounting Department staff. Mr . Nicholas explained his written response to the audit comment regarding a Board Member who failed to file financial disclosure. Discussion followed. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1990 PAGE 1 OF 4 Vote on the motion was unanimous. 4 . Motion Re: Award of Bid No. 89-8, Long Point Road Sewer Extension Mrs. Thurm moved to award Bid No. 89-8 to Vic Lane Construction of Merritt Island in the amount of $ 106 ,866.30. Mr . Arabian seconded the motion. Mr. Nicholas advised they were the low bidder on the project and that Briley, Wild and Associates had recommended the bid be awarded to them. Discussion followed. 111, Vote on the motion was unanimous. 5 . Motion Re : Waiving Bid Requirements for Design Work for Dune Crossover Project, Phase III Mrs . Thurm so moved. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mr . Theriac advised that the State Statutes specify that a bid is not required on engineering services not exceeding $6,000.00 It was pointed out that the City' s purchasing procedures require a bid on items over $3,000. 00 ; therefore, the City Manager had request- ed that the bid requirements be waived. Mr. Randels questioned the legality of bidding engineering services when the City has an exclusive contract with their consulting engineers, Briley, Wild & Associates. It was pointed out that the City had contracted with a local engineering firm for the design work on Columbia Drive. Discussion followed. Discussion was held on the proposed location of the dune cross- over east of Harbor Heights and the possibility of proceeding with the design work of only the crossover north of Canaveral Sands at this time. Mayor Salamone pointed out the motion on the floor was for Phase III which included both crossovers. Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor , Mr . Arabian, Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and Mrs. Thurm; opposed, Mayor Salamone. Motion carried. 6 . Motion Re: Permission to Advertise for Engineering Design of Tower Road Mr. Arabian so moved. Mrs . Thurm seconded motion. Mrs. Thurm spoke in favor of proceeding with the construction of Tower Road. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 7 . Motion Re: Approving Emergency Purchase of Air Conditioner for City Hall Mr. Nicholas advised that an air conditioner for City Hall had been purchased on an emergency basis at a cost of $2, 577 .00. Mayor Salamone moved to approve the emergency purchase. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 8 . Motion Re: Endorsing the Concept of Establishing Veteran 's Memorial Park in City Mrs. Thurm so moved. Mr . Arabian seconded motion. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 9. Motion Re: Setting Special Workshop Meetings to Discuss Implementing Specific Actions Required by Comprehensive Plan Mr. Nicholas advised that many of the items required by the Com- prehensive Plan were supposed to be adopted within one year of submission of the plan so the City was already behind schedule. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1990 PAGE 2 OF 4 He suggested the items be addressed at special workshop meetings. Mr. Randels moved to hold special workshop meetings on the following dates: February 5th and 27th; March 8th, 19th and 27th. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Discussion was held on the format to be followed at the meetings. Mr . Theriac advised that even though they would be workshop meetings, Roberts Rules of Order must be followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. ADD-ON ITEM (0 Mr. Nicholas distributed a memorandum from Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson, explaining that some of the electrical poles at the ballfield were in need of immediate replacement. He asked Council to consider an add-on item to approve this expenditure. Mrs. Thurm moved to add the following item to the agenda. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Motion Re: Authorization to Replace Light Poles at Little League Field as Necessary Mr. Porter so moved. Mr . Randels seconded motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Mr. Nicholas distributed a picture of plastic trash containers and suggested they be used at the ball field and on the beach, to replace 55-gallon steel drums currently being used. Discus- sion followed. Mr. Nicholas advised that the City had received a quote from Harris Sanitation to have the City-owned streets cleaned with a large, commercial street sweeper. The proposal was for $55. 00 a mile for approximately 28 miles. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to try it one time and evaluate the results. Mr. Theriac gave a presentation on Council Meeting procedures and advised that it was critical to follow the agenda as closely as possible. He further noted that the Discussion Period at the end of the agenda was for the benefit of the public and if Council Members had lengthy items to be discussed they should be placed on the agenda. Mr. Randels noted that the City receives many grant applications and questioned the feasibility of applying for various grants. Discussion followed. Mr . Porter requested the City Manager investigate the possibility of employing a grant specialist. Mr. Porter reported on the Chamber of Commerce installation dinner. Mrs. Thurm requested that the City Manager prepare a report on the auditor ' s comments regarding the City' s sewer franchise agreement with the Port. Mrs . Sara Hodge addressed the Council regarding the proposed corridor between Orlando and Port Canaveral . Discussion fol- lowed. Mr . Nicholas advised that representatives from the Port would be in attendance at the March 1st workshop meeting to discuss their future growth plans. Mrs. Hodge distributed a copy of a Resolution regarding transpor- tation and utility corridors and requested Council consider CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1990 PAGE 3 OF 4 adopting a similar one. This item will be placed on the next workshop meeting agenda. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Approved this 20th day of February , 1990. Arl/k&,- Mayor Pro Tem Lor • /;qty CI rk CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6 , 1990 PAGE 4 OF 4