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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-19-1990CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on June 19, 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 Acting City Manager, Bennett Boucher; City Attorney, Jim Theriac; and City Clerk, Jan Leeser. Mr. Randels moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 5, 1990. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs . Thurm moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 7, 1990. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Salamone presented a Proclamation to entertainer Johnny Bolan for giving of his time and talents to charitable organi- zations and nursing homes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 . Motion Re: Removal of Ordinance No. 26-90 from the Table Mr. Porter so moved. Mrs . Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Ordinance No. 26-90 Amending Zoning Regulations by Estab- lishing Exemptions for Six-foot High Fences in all Zoning Districts (Second Reading and Public Hearing - Tabled June 5, 1990) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 641 . 27 OF THE ZONING REGULA- TIONS OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY PROVIDING FOR AN EXCEPTION IN ALL DISTRICTS FOR A SIX FOOT HIGH FENCE WITHIN THE TWENTY-FIVE FOOT SETBACK ABUTTING ANY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IF ASCERTAINABLE HAZARDS ARE SHOWN TO EXIST; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. Mrs. Thurm moved for adoption. Mr . Porter seconded motion. Mr. Randels explained that the Ordinance had been referred back to the Planning and Zoning Board who had provided criteria for the Exemptions. Mr. Randels moved to amend by replacing the last sentence in Sec. 641 . 27(A) ( 3) with the following : "A written request for an exemption shall be filed at least 21 days prior to the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting at which it is to be considered and notice of the meeting shall be mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the property seeking exception. The applicant shall pay a fee as established by the City Council from time to time by Resolution. " Mrs . Thurm seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Discussion continued on the main motion on the floor. Mr. Robert Hoog questioned the advisability of allowing the exemp- tion in residential zones. City Council Regular Meeting June 19, 1990 Page 1 of 4 Vote on the motion on the floor was unanimous. Ordinance No. 26-90 was adopted on Second Reading . NEW BUSINESS 1 . Resolution No. 90-35 Establishing Fee for Application for Exception to Fence Height A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR A REQUEST FOR AN EXEMP- TION FOR A SIX-FOOT HIGH FENCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Porter moved for adoption. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Mrs. Leeser explained that the proposed fee of $35.00 was established by estimating the costs that would be incurred by the staff in conducting the property search and preparing and mailing the notices to the property owners. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 90-35 was adopted. 2. Resolution No. 90-36 Appointing Members to the Beautifi- cation Board A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution and suggested that Sections 1 and 2 be voted upon separately. Mr. Randels moved to adopt Resolution No. 90-36, appointing Ms. Martha Seymour to the Board as a Regular Member, as specified in Section 1 . Mr . Arabian seconded motion. Motion carried unani- mously. Mrs . Thurm moved to adopt Section 2 of the Resolution appointing Mr. Leo Nicholas as a Regular Member of the Board. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Randels and Mrs. Thurm; opposed, Mr. Arabian, Mr. Porter and Mayor Salamone. Motion failed. 3. Motion Re: Agreement with Dobson, Bjerning, Duffey and Rosenfield for Audit Services for FY 1989-90 Mr. Boucher explained that the City' s auditing firm was requesting $17,000 to conduct the annual audit, which was a 5% increase over last year. Mr. Randels moved to accept the agree- ment. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Mr. Gene Bjerning reviewed the firms qualifications to conduct the audit. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 4. Motion Re: Bid No. 90-4 Engineering and Design Services for Tower Boulevard Construction Mr. Theriac advised that even though he had previously suggested all bids be rejected, further research indicated that due to a Judge 's ruling on a Court Case in the City of Jacksonville, he would recommend that the City continue to qualify the bidders in conformity with Chapter 287. 055. Mr. Theriac explained that the City had not requested proposals under the Consultants ' Competitive Negotiation Act because it was thought the bids would be under $6,000. Discussion followed. City Council Regular Meeting June 19, 1990 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Theriac noted that the City Council could conduct the inter- views with the prospective engineering firms themselves but recommended that the City Manager do the negotiations. It was the consensus of the Council Members, with the exception of Mr. Arabian, to have the City Manager handle the matter. Mr. Thurm moved to table this item. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Discussion Re: Letter to Sister City, Ithaca, Greece Discussion was held on the letter to be sent to the area businesses who had offered their services for the visit from the delegation from the Sister City, prior to it being cancelled. Mayor Salamone voiced the opinion that the cultural exchange should be cancelled entirely with the City offering to take the political delegation of five members to lunch when they come for the launch in October. Discussion was held on terminating the Sister City relationship entirely. It was the consensus of Council to preserve the relationship within the City's guide- lines. 6. City Manager 's Report Mr. Boucher reported on the following: - Extension of Long Point Road - Utilizing gas tax money to stabilize and prepare base of Tower Boulevard, from West Central Avenue to the Sewer Plant. Mr. Boucher reported that he had received a quote of $31 , 392. 00 to do this work, and suggested the bid process be waived so the work could be done this fiscal year. Discussion followed. Mr. Boucher will present further information at the next Workshop Meeting. - Proposed landscaping for Washington Avenue Park. ADD-ON ITEM 7. Motion Re: DNR Permit for a Dock at Angel 's Isle Mr. Arabian noted that the City had received notification from DNR regarding a permit for a dock to be constructed at Angel 's Isle, West Central Boulevard. Discussion followed. Mr. Arabian moved for the add-on item. Mayor Salamone seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Porter moved that the City respond to the permit request and voice its concern that the construction of the dock may inter- fere with the manatee habitat. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Mrs. Thurm stated that she would like additional information on the matter before making a decision. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Arabian, Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and Mayor Salamone ; opposed, Mrs. Thurm. Motion carried. Mr. Boucher was directed to respond to DNR. DISCUSSION Mr. Theriac advised that he did not wish to discuss the lawsuits the City was involved in publicly but that the briefs were on file with the City Clerk, and he encouraged the Mayor and Council Members to read them and call him with any questions. City Council Regular Meeting June 19, 1990 Page 3 of 4 Mrs. Leeser explained that in discussing the City 's invitation to the Port Authority for a joint meeting, it was discovered that they had a new Comprehensive Plan. She noted that she had a copy of the plan available in her office . Mr. Randels reported on the Keep Florida Beautiful conference he recently attended . He also recapped the monthly Library report. Mrs . Thurm announced that Mr. G. J. Salvaggio, a former City Council Member, had passed away and suggested the City do a small memorial of some kind . Mr. Arabian noted that he had received several complaints regard- ing the police services and suggested that a representative of the Sheriff 's office be asked to attend a future Workshop Meeting. Mr. Leo Nicholas, former City Manager, addressed the Council and thanked them for allowing him to have a two week transitional period . He further noted that he was disappointed that he was not appointed to the Beautification Board . There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 20 P.M. Approved this 3rd day of July , 1990 . Ann H. Thrum Mayor Pro Tem Angel R. Taylor Deputy City Clerk City Council Regular Meeting June 19, 1990 Page 4 of 4 SEAL OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA