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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-03-1990 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on April 3, 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 Deputy 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 Deputy City Clerk, Angel Taylor. Mrs . Thurm moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 20, 1990. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 . Ordinance No. 15-90 Amending Chapter 671 , Sewer Service, by Prohibiting Septic Tanks (Second Reading and Public Hearing) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 671 , SEWER SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING THE REGULATIONS REGARDING SEPTIC TANKS; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. Mrs . Thurm moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 15-90, as amended on First Reading. Mr. Porter seconded the motion. Mr. Theriac advised that the purpose of the proposed Ordinance was to come into compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Discus- sion followed. Vote on the motion on the floor was unanimous. Ordinance No. 15-90 was adopted on Second Reading . 2. Ordinance No. 16-90 Amending Chapter 351 , Personnel Policy, by Requiring Annual Performance Evaluation of City Manager (Second Reading and Public Hearing ) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 351 , PERSONNEL POLICY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY REQUIRING ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Porter seconded the motion. Mr. Randels explained that this Ordinance put in place the same eval- uation procedure for the City Manager as there was for all other City employees. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Ordinance No. 16-90 was adopted on Second Reading. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Motion Re: Authorizing Briley, Wild and Associates to Conduct Stormwater Management Study City Council Regular Meeting April 3, 1990 Page 1 of 4 Mr. Nicholas advised that Mr. Scott Spooner of Briley, Wild & Associates had given a presentation at the last Workshop Meeting, as to their recommendation regarding the Stormwater Management Study. Mr. Nicholas distributed a copy of a paper prepared by Mr . Arabian and suggested Council may want to review it prior to authorizing the study. Mr. Arabian moved to postpone this item until the next Workshop Meeting. Mrs. Thurm seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 2. Motion Re: Construction of Dune Crossover east of Harbor Heights Mrs. Thurm moved that the Dune Crossover east of Harbor Heights not be constructed. Motion seconded by Mr. Porter. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 3 . Motion Re: Brevard County Sheriff Expenditure of Contraband Forfeiture Proceeds Mr. Randels moved to honor the request from the Sheriff ' s Depart- ment to expend $917. 16 of Contraband Forfeiture Proceeds for the purchase of four Remington 870 Shotguns. Mrs. Thurm seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Sgt. McGee of the Sheriff ' s Department was in attendance and reported the guns would be a replacement for the older model now being used, which is no longer manufactured. Vote on the motion on the floor was unanimous. 4. Motion Re: Merit Increase for City Manager Mr. Randels moved to increase the City Manager' s annual salary by five percent. Motion seconded by Mrs. Thurm. Discussion followed. Mr. Arabian suggested additional guidelines be established prior to granting an increase. Mr. Porter concurred. Mr. Randels and Mrs. Thurm spoke in favor of the motion. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion on the floor was as follows: In favor, Mr. Randels, Mayor Salamone and Mrs. Thurm; opposed, Mr. Arabian and Mr. Porter. Motion carried. ADD-ON ITEM: Mrs. Thurm explained that it was necessary to adopt an Ordinance to put in effect the regulations established by the Emergency (w Ordinance which had been adopted at the Special Meeting of March 29th because the Emergency Ordinance was only good for thirty days. She moved to add the following item to the agenda. Mr. Randels seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 5. Ordinance No. 18-90 Amending Chapter 657, Tree Protection by Prohibiting the Destruction of Certain Plant Life (First Reading and Public Hearing) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 657, TREE PROTECTION, OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES BY PROHIBITING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PLANT LIFE; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Council Regular Meeting April 3, 1990 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Arabian moved to approve First Reading. Motion seconded by Mrs. Thurm. Mr. Theriac advised that the Ordinance may need amending. It was noted that this could be done on Second Reading. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Ordinance No. 18-90 was approved on First Reading. DISCUSSION Mr. Nicholas stated that at the Workshop Meeting of March 29th, there was a discussion concerning the parking problem east of Harbor Heights at the beach, and at the direction of Council, he had "No Parking" signs placed in the area. He noted there had been numerous telephone calls objecting to the signs and suggested Council might want to address the issue again, since there were several residents of Harbor Heights in the audience. Discussion followed with several residents of Harbor Heights offering suggestions on possible solutions to the problem. Some of the suggestions were: Residents of Harbor Heights be given stickers for their cars; allow limited parking with no parking after dark; and, to remove undergrowth so Sheriff ' s Department would have better visibility. The City Attorney was requested to research the possibility of the City issuing stickers for the residents. Discussion contin- ued. Mayor Salamone thanked all of the residents for their input and patience until an equitable solution could be found. Mr. Theriac reported on the C-1 Ocean Woods property that had recently been brought before the Zoning Board of Adjustment for Special Exceptions. He advised that the burden of proof from relief of the Court Order of 1973 was on the two property owners. Discussion followed. Mr. Nicholas thanked the Council for the merit increase and for the evaluations which had been performed. Mr. Nicholas reminded Council of the League dinner on Monday, April 9th. Mr. Randels questioned how the Traffic Study was progressing and the status of multi-family recycling. These items will be discussed at the next Workshop Meeting. He further questioned the status of the Greece Sister City Exchange. Mayor Salamone reported that Michael Henson, a citizen of Cape Canaveral had agreed to make the arrangements for the Exchange with the assis- tance of the American Helenica Educational Progressive Association. She noted he will give Council a report in the near future. (0 Mr. Porter reported on the Recreation Center and the various activities provided for the citizens and urged them to take full advantage of it. Mr. Arabian questioned where the City stood on the adoption of the Hurricane Construction Manual. This item will be placed on the next Workshop Agenda. Mr. Tom Sealy of the audience commended Mr . Wes Fox for his Animal Control efforts. City Council Regular Meeting April 3, 1990 Page 3 of 4 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 33 P.M. Approved this 17th day of April , 1990. :-:*--e: C " '1' (1 ,CLaWl-OVt-Ce I :11: Irl ';' 'o •i ,o, 1 - T,J C/ ty C e r X14 COQ.,VE IV1 City Council Regular Meeting April 3, 1990 Page 4 of 4