HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-05-1991 CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 1991
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida was held on March 5, 1991 , 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, John Porter; Council Members
L Andy Kedzierski , Rocky Randels and Ann Thurm. Also present were
City Manager, Edward Spenik; City Attorney, James Theriac; and
City Clerk, Janet Leeser.
Mr. Porter moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of February 19, 1991 . Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
At this time , Mayor Salamone read a Proclamation regarding
Employ the Older Worker Week .
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Resolution No. 91-9 Contract with Brevard County for
Lifeguard Services
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE
LIFEGUARD SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion.
Mr. Randels spoke in favor of the motion, noting that the cost
of the contract was $7, 717. 19, which was the budgeted amount.
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
2. Resolution No. 91-10 Appointing Member to Beautification
Board
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Thurm moved for adoption . Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion .
Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Robert Murray was appointed as
an alternate member to the Beautification Board .
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3. Resolution No. 91-11 Requesting the Legislature to Prohibit
Phosphorus in Soaps and Detergents
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION TO DISCONTINUE THE RETAIL SALE AND RESIDENTIAL
USE OF ALL PHOSPHORUS CONTENT IN SOAPS, DETERGENTS,
CLEANING COMPOUNDS AND AGENTS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Thurm moved for adoption . Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion.
Mr. Porter spoke in favor of the motion. Discussion followed .
Mrs. Thurm suggested the Space Coast League of Cities be re-
quested to adopt a similar Resolution.
Vote on the motion was unanimous.
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4. Motion Re: Authorization of New Positions in the Public
Works Department
Mr. Randels moved to authorize a full-time Public Works Director
and Secretary. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Mrs . Thurm
requested the Public Works Director be certified as a Class "A"
or Class "B" operator. Mr. Randels, Mr. Porter and Mr.
Kedzierski voiced the opinion that the Director should have
knowledge and experience in wastewater treatment but not
necessarily be a certified operator. Discussion followed . Mr.
Spenik reviewed the different options suggested by the City' s
consulting firm, Professional Plant Operators.
ime Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Kedzierski ,
Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and Mayor Salamone ; Opposed, Mrs . Thurm.
Motion carried.
5. Motion Re : Authorization of Emergency Repairs to Sewer
Treatment Plant Degrit System
Mr. Porter so moved . Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. It was
pointed out that the cost of the emergency repairs was $6, 000.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Motion Re : One Cent Sales Tax for Criminal Justice System
Mrs. Thurm moved to support the proposed one cent sales tax.
Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. County Commissioner, Karen
Andreas, addressed Council and explained that the City would be
asked to enter into an interlocal agreement with the County for
the distribution of the revenue . Mr. Randels explained the
proposed formula for distribution of the anticipated revenue.
Mayor Salamone advised that she could not support the
distribution formula because it was not as specified in the
State Statutes . Mr. Porter and Mrs . Thurm spoke in favor of the
motion. Discussion followed .
Mr. Spenik advised that the anticipated revenue could only be
used for capital items that last five years or more and
suggested some possible uses for the monies.
Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Kedzierski ,
Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and Mrs . Thurm; Opposed, Mayor Salamone.
Motion carried .
7. Motion Re : Budget Transfers
Mr. Randels moved to approve the budget transfers as presented
by the City Manager, a copy of which is attached hereto and made
a part hereof by reference. Mr. Porter seconded motion.
Discussion followed . Vote on the motion was unanimous.
[1, 8. Discussion Re : Port Canaveral Property Purchases
Mr. Spenik advised that Port Canaveral was planning to purchase
property in the northern section of the City. He noted that the
Port was evasive regarding the proposed use of the property.
Mr. Theriac explained that the Port could request the State
Legislature to amend Chapter 315 which would place the property
under the Port ' s jurisdiction; this would mean they would not
have to comply with either the City ' s Zoning Regulations or
Comprehensive Plan . Discussion followed . Mr. Spenik was
advised to write a letter to the Port Commissioners from the
City Council regarding the purchase of the property. Mr.
Nicholas suggested the City pursue the joint meeting with the
Port Authority Commissioners . Mr. Spenik noted the meeting was
tentatively scheduled for April .
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9. Discussion Re : Jetty Park ; Brevard County Expansion
Mr. Spenik advised that the City had not been informed about
the proposed expansion of Jetty Park into the City. Discussion
followed . Commissioner Karen Andreas offered to have the item
pulled from the County Commission agenda for February 19th. She
further noted she would have the County Staff make a
presentation to the City Council on the expansion plans . The
presentation was tentatively scheduled for the April 2nd
meeting.
10. Discussion Re: Voter 's Registration
Er It was noted that the City Clerk had requested voter 's
registration be discontinued at City Hall . Mr. Kedzierski and
Mayor Salamone voiced the opinion that the service should
continue to be offered . Mrs . Thurm and Mr. Randels spoke in
favor of discontinuing the service. Discussion followed . Mr.
Porter suggested that the hours that voter 's registration be
offered be limited.
Mr. Randels moved to establish voter 's registration on every
Wednesday at City Hall. Mrs . Thurm seconded motion. Mr. Porter
moved to amend the motion to submit the hours of voters
registration to the newspaper for publication at least three
times a month. Mrs. Thurm seconded the motion. Vote on the
amendment was as follows : In favor, Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and
Mrs. Thurm; Opposed , Mr. Kedzierski and Mayor Salamone. Motion
carried.
Vote on the main motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Porter,
Mr. Randels and Mrs . Thurm; Opposed, Mr. Kedzierski and Mayor
Salamone. Motion carried.
11 . Discussion Re : Areas of Interest and Information
Mr. Spenik requested clarification on what items should be given
to Council Members. It was the consensus of the Council Members
that if one member requested information regarding their area of
interest it was not necessary to provide the same information to
the other Council Members .
ADD-ON ITEM
Mayor Salamone advised that there were plans to hold an Ironman
Triathelon on Sunday, April 21st, at the Cocoa Beach Pier. She
noted that the organizers of the event had requested use of the
City streets for a run during the morning. Mr. Porter moved to
add the following item to the agenda. Mr. Kedzierski seconded
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
11, 12. Motion Re : Use of City Streets for Triathelon
Mr. Porter moved to allow the use of the City streets for one
hour on Sunday, April 21st for the running portion of the
Triathelon. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Discussion
followed. Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION
Mayor Salamone reported on the DOT Hearing recently held in
Cocoa Beach on the widening of AlA. Commissioner Karen Andreas
questioned Council on their position on the widening.
Discussion followed . It was the consensus of Council that they
needed more information before taking a position on the project.
Ms. Andreas suggested that the City establish a Task Force,
comprised of property owners, condo associations and business
owners, to study the issue . Mayor Salamone volunteered to head
the Task Force.
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Mayor Salamone noted that the consultants on the High Speed rail
and utility corridor would be attending the City Council
Workshop meeting on March 14th to make a presentation. She
noted that the concerns of the Harbor Heights residents was also
on the that agenda and suggested that the meeting be held in the
Library meeting room in order to accommodate more people . The
Council members concurred.
Mayor Salamone reported on the Patriot ' s Day Parade. Discussion
was held on the appropriate dress and whether or not Council
Members should throw candy.
Mr. Theriac requested permission to attend the Local Government
Law Seminar.
Mr. Randels reported on the League of Cities Task Force.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:07 P.M.
Approved this 19th day of March , 1991 .
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BUDGET TRANSFERS - SUMMARY REPORT 1991
GENERAL FUND
Operating Revenue Increased $ 35,811
Legislative - Increased $ 1,825
Administration - Increased 10,745
Public Safety - Increased 501
Fire Department - Increased 560
Street Department - Decreased -27,405
Parks & Recreation - Decreased - 2, 590
Legal - Increased 15, 145
Garbage Service - Increased 58 , 030
Non-Departmental - Decreased -21, 000
$ 35,811
LIBRARY FUND
Revenue & Expenditure
Budget Increased $ 1,499
BEAUTIFICATION FUND
Revenue & Expenditure
Budget Increased $34, 018
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SEWER FUND
Revenue & Expenditure
Budget Decreased -$20, 000
Attachment to:
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March 5, 1991
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BUDGET TRANSFERS GENERAL FUND
REVENUE
ADJUSTED
ACCT #001- DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE BUDGET
300.1 Cash Forward $ 27,566 $ $ 49,296
312.42 Local Alternative Fuel User Fee 120 120
313.4 Cablevision TV Franchise Fees 2,000 29,000
322.1 Building Permits 20,000 50,000
329.1 Fire Alarm Permits 800 1,300
334.391 State Recycling Grant 560 12,560
335.11 .02 Cent Cigarette Tax 564 24,890
335.121 State Cigarette Tax 8,661 107,400
335.122 Municipal Gas Tax 1,230 52,887
335.18 Local 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 14,180 279,000
343.45 Recycling Fee Revenue 57,400 117,400
343.451 Recycled Product Revenue 2,000 9,000
351.1 Fines & Forfeitures 6,000 37,000
369.2 Site Plan Review Incame 4,000 11,000
EXPENDITURES
Legislative
1-511.48 Pramotional Activities 1,000 1,350
I 1-511,492 Elections 175 1,125
1-511.51 Office Supplies 200 500
1-511.52 Operating Supplies 800 1,400
Administration
2-513.11 Executive Salaries 13,700 132,060
2-513.21 FICA Taxes 1,045 10,215
2-513.23 Life & Health Insurance 4,700 9,230
2-513.42 Postage 700 4,000
Public Safety
4-521.45 General Insurance 501 1,881
Fire Department
5-522.45 General Insurance 560 15,560
BUDGET TRANSFERS GENERAL FUND
EXPENDITURES
ADJUSTED
ACCT #001- DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE BUDGET
Building Department
6-524.12 Regular Salaries & Wages 2,750 88,515
6-524.21 FICA Taxes 210 6,960
6-524.23 Life & Health Insurance 2,720 7,280
6-524.34 Contract Services 90 590
6-524.45 General Insurance 300 3,130
Street Department
7-541.12 Regular Salaries & Wages 16,300 113,320
7-541.21 FICA Taxes 1,250 8,745
7-541.22 Retirement Contribution 500 6,300
7-541.23 Life & Health Insurance 4,100 13,280
7-541.24 Workers Compensation 5,400 12,395
7-541.31 Engineering Fees 5,200 8,200
7-541.45 General Insurance 400 8,700
7-541.53 Street Repairs 4,520 129,295
7-541.64 Machinery & Equipment 135 1,240
Animal Control
8-562.12 Regular Salaries & Wages 840 18,385
8-562.21 FICA Taxes 65 1,430
8-562.23 Life & Health Insurance 690 1,795
8-562.24 Workers Compensation 215 655
Parks & Recreation
11-572.23 Life & Health Insurance 2,050 5,425
11-572.24 Workers Compensation 800 6,050
11-572.45 General Insurance 85 3,795
11-572.64 Capital Items 175 500
Legal
13-514,312 Specialized Legal Services 15,000 17,500
13-514.45 General Insurance 145 395
Garbage Service
14-534.3421 Recycling Contract Expense 57,400 117,400
14-534,433 Dumping Charges 70 1,570
14-534.5251 Recycling Grant Expense 560 12,560
BUDGET TRANSFERS GENERAL FUND
EXPENDITURES
ADJUSTED
ACCT #001- DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE BUDGET
Non-Departmental
17-901.14 Special Pay 6,000 4,000
17-901.99 Contingency 15,000 3,320
BUDGET TRANSFERS SEWER FUND
REVENUE
ADJUSTED
ACCT #401- DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE BUDGET
300.1 Cash Forward 20,000 20,000
343.52 Utility Penalty Incane 10,000 28,000
343.53 Sewer Assessment Fees 50,000 130,000
EXPENDITURES
10-535.11 Executive Salaries 6,200 69,810
10-535.12 Regular Salaries & Wages 6,000 291,955
10-535.14 Overtime 6,000 18,000
10-535.21 FICA Taxes 470 29,050
10-535.23 Life & Health Insurance 12,500 28,840
10-535.24 Workers Compensation 3,400 19,300
10-535.25 Unemployment Compensation 1,000 2,000
10-535,313 Engineering Fees 7,000 16,490
10-535,314 Physicals 260 700
10-535.5210 Chemicals 14,000 42,600
19-901,631 Collection System Improvements 20,000 170,325
19-901,644 Expansion Fund Costs 50,000 178,000
19-901.99 Contingency 3,030 6,970
IBUDGET TRANSFERS LIBRARY FUND
REVENUEI
ADJUSTED
ACCT #104- DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE BUDGET
301.1 Cash Forward 1,000 -0-
364.49 Sales of Fixed Assets 2,499 2,499
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BUDGET TRANSFERS LIBRARY FUND
EXPENDITURES
ADJUSTED
ACCT #104- DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE BUDGET
23-571.45 Insurance 232 2,432
23-571.91 Transfer To General Fund 1,267 97,937
BUDGET TRANSFERS BEAUTIFICATION FUND
REVENUE
ADJUSTED
ACCT #105- DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE BUDGET
301.1 Cash Forward 34,018 54,018
EXPENDITURES
15-539.12 Salaries & Wages 9,800 56,175
15-539.21 FICA Taxes 595 4,335
15-539.23 Life & Health Insurance 1,215 4,515
15-539.45 General Insurance 740 2,335
15-539.63 Landscaping 23,123 120,983
15-539.64 Capital Equipment 975 2,825