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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-04-1990CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on September 4, 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. Arabian moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 21, 1990. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 . Resolution No. 90-46 Adopting Tentative Proposed Millage Rate A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1990 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mrs . Thurm moved for adoption. Mr . Arabian seconded motion. It was pointed out that the proposed millages, which were all voter approved, were .4823 for Beautification; . 3253 for Library and . 2000 for storm drainage. Mr. Randels spoke in favor of the proposed Resolution. There being no comments from members of the audience, Mayor Salamone requested the question be called. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 90-46 was adopted. Mayor Salamone announced that the final public hearing on the millage would be held on September 13, 1990. 2. Resolution No. 90-47 Adopting Tentative Annual Budget for FY 1990-91 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE ANNUAL GENERAL FUND, SEWER FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1990 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mrs . Thurm seconded motion. Mayor Salamone pointed out that the cost of living increase for members of the bargaining unit would be determined during union negotiations. There being no comments from members of the audience, Mayor Salamone requested that the question be called. Vote on the motion was unanimous . Resolution No. 90-47 was adopted. Mayor Salamone announced that the final public hearing on the budget would be held on September 13, 1990. 3. Ordinance No. 27-90 Repealing Section 537. 05 (Fire) Impact Fees for Housing Aerial Fire Truck (Second Reading and Public Hearing) City Council Regular Meeting September 4, 1990 Page 1 of 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 537, IMPACT FEES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) BY REPEALING SECTION 537. 05 IN ITS ENTIRETY; 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 and Mr . Porter spoke in favor of the motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Ordinance No. 27-90 was adopted on Second Reading. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 28-90 Establishing Referendum Question Regarding Ad Valorem Tax for Police Protection (First Reading and Public Hearing) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY A REFER- ENDUM QUESTION REGARDING THE IMPOSITION OF AN AD VALOREM TAX FOR POLICE PROTECTION; ESTABLISHING THE DATE FOR THE PROPOSED REFERENDUM QUESTION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED REFERENDUM QUESTION; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. Mr. Porter moved for adoption. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone pointed out that . 5 mill would generate approximately $155, 000 revenue. Vote on the motion was as follows : In favor, Mr. Arabian, Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and Mayor Salamone; opposed, Mrs . Thurm. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 28-90 was approved on First Reading. 2. Ordinance No. 29-90 Establishing Referendum Question Regard- ing Ad Valorem TAx for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services (First Reading and Public Hearing) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY A REFEREN- DUM QUESTION REGARDING THE IMPOSITION OF AN AD VALOREM TAX FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; ESTABLISHING THE DATE FOR THE PROPOSED REFERENDUM QUESTION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED REFERENDUM QUESTION; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. Mr. Arabian moved to approve first reading. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone pointed out that . 25 mill would generate approximately $77, 000 revenue. Vote on the motion was as follows : In favor, Mr. Arabian, Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and Mayor Salamone; opposed, Mrs . Thurm. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 29-90 was approved on First Reading. 3. Resolution No. 90-48 Agreement with Cape Canaveral Volun- teer Fire Department for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPE CANAVERAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Council Regular Meeting September 4, 1990 Page 2 of 4 Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. Discussion was held on the revision to paragraph 9 (b) of the agreement . Vote on the motion was unanimous . Resolution NO. 90-48 was adopted. 4. Resolution No. 90-49 Agreement with Brevard County for Police Services A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF' S DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE MUNICIPAL POLICE SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. Thurm moved for adoption. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mrs. Thurm extended her thanks to the Sheriff for the excellent service they have provided since 1978. Mr. Curt Jones, represen- ting the Sheriff ' s office, explained the staffing levels at the Canaveral precinct . Mr . Leo Nicholas pointed out that the City was contracting for a level of service and should not get involved in the staffing. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone advised that the cost of the contract was $756, 117. Discussion continued on sharing some of the administrative costs with Canaveral Port Authority. Mr. Boucher advised that he had a meeting scheduled with the Port to discuss the matter. Vote on the motion was unanimous . Resolution No. 90-49 was adopted. 5. Resolution No. 90-50 Agreement with James Theriac for Legal Services A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JAMES S. THERIAC III TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mrs . Thurm moved for adoption. Mr. Arabian seconded motion. It was pointed out that the amount of the contract was $36, 000 with a litigation rate of $75. 00 per hour. It was noted that the amount of the contract had not increased since 1985, when Mr. Theriac was appointed as City Attorney. The members of Council thanked Mr. Theriac for the excellent job he had done in repre- senting the City. Vote on the motion was unanimous . 6. Resolution No. 90-51 Reappointment of Planning and Zoning Board Member A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous . Mr. Richard Thurm was reappointed to the Board as a regular member. 7. Motion Re: Authorizing Funding for MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator Mr. Porter moved to authorize $733. 28 to fund the Bicycle Pedes- trian Coordinator. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone, Mrs . Thurm and Mr. Porter spoke against the motion. Vote on the motion was unanimously opposed. Motion failed. City Council Regular Meeting September 4, 1990 Page 3 of 4 8. Motion Re: Requesting Briley, Wild & Associates to Prepare Proposal for Engineering and Design Services for Construc- tion of Tower Boulevard Mrs . Thurm so moved. Mr. Porter seconded motion. It was pointed out that the motion only authorized Briley, Wild and Associates to prepare a proposal . Mr. Robert Hoog and Mr. Stan Kammerude addressed the Council and spoke against the motion on the floor . Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. DISCUSSION Mr. Boucher reported that the contractor had started removing the dead trees from the City' s rights-of-way. Discussion was held on the Employees Assist Program; status of dune crossover construction; League of Cities activities and MPO meeting. Mr. Randels requested a sign be purchased to be placed on the model shuttle. He further suggested that the City reimburse the Volunteer Fire Department for the money spent to refurbish the shuttle. Chief Sergeant noted the department had expended $400 on the shuttle refurbishment and that some local businesses had donated materials. Mr. Randels requested that letters of appre- ciation be sent to the businesses who had donated materials and that an item be placed on the next agenda to reimburse the Fire Department . Mrs. Thurm requested that the activity reports generated by the various City Departments be distributed to the Council Members. It was noted that the Comprehensive Plan was now in compliance. The Mayor and City Council asked Mr. Russell, the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, to pass their appreciation on to the members of the Board for all of their hard work and efforts. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Approved this 18th day of September , 1990. Joy C. Salamone Mayor Janet S. Leeser City Clerk City Council Regular Meeting September 4, 1990 Page 4 of 4