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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-19-1991 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1991 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on March 19, 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 Andy Kedzierski , Rocky Randels and Ann Thurm. Also present were City Manager, Edward Spenik; City Attorney, James Theriac; and Ihr City Clerk, Janet Leeser. Mr. Porter moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 5, 1991. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Salamone read a Proclamation regarding Keep Brevard Beautiful Week and Trash Bash Day. At this time, Mr. Spenik requested a deviation from the agenda and turned the floor over to Mr. Don Arabian, coordinator of the recently held Patriot ' s Day Parade. Mr. Arabian recognized Street Department Foreman, Carl Akery; City Manager 's Secretary, Alison Brown; and, Recreation Aide , Fran Norman, for their help with the parade. Mr. Arabian then presented Mayor Salamone with a Certificate of Appreciation signed by all parade participants. Mayor Salamone extended her thanks to the other members of the Parade Committee : Sara Hodge, Mary Winchester, Bruce and Paula Collins, Helen Filkins, Gennie Hill, and Shari Bieber. Mayor Salamone also acknowledged Dr. Gillig for his research and efforts. Dr. Gillig addressed the Council and members of the audience . Mayor Salamone called for a five-minute recess. The meeting was reconvened at 8: 02 P.M. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Resolution No. 91-12 Supporting Beverage Container Deposit Legislation (Bottle Bill ) A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE BREVARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ADOPT BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT LEGIS- LATION, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "BOTTLE BILL" ; 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. Kedzierski spoke in favor of the motion . Vote on the motion was unanimous. 2. Resolution No. 91-13 High Speed Rail and Utility Corridor between Orlando Airport and Port Canaveral A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON THE PROPOSED PORT CANAVERAL-ORLANDO AIRPORT UTILITY/RAIL CORRIDOR TO DELAY ITS SELECTION OF A ROUTE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution . Mr. Porter moved for adoption. Mrs . Thurm seconded motion. Mayor Salamone City Council Regular Meeting March 19, 1991 Page 1 of 3 read the Resolution in its entirety for the benefit of the members of the audience. Mr. Randels, Mr. Porter and Mayor Salamone spoke in favor of the Resolution. Mr. Kedzierski voiced the opinion that the proposed Resolution was premature at this time and that the process of selecting a route should go forward . Discussion followed with many members of the audience, including Ms. Sara Hodge, Mr. John Rutte , Mr. Jesse Fleming, Mr. Sandy Crawford and Mr. Don Arabian, speaking in favor of the Resolution. Mr. Leo Nicholas and Mr. John Thomas questioned the effectiveness of the Resolution. Discussion continued . Vote on the motion was as follows : In favor, Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels, Mayor Salamone and Mrs . Thurm; Opposed, Mr. Kedzierski . [0 Resolution No. 91-13 was adopted. Mayor Salamone called a five-minute recess. The meeting was reconvened at 9: 00 P.M. 3. Motion Re: Authorization to make Recommended Changes in Harbor Heights Mayor Salamone reviewed the City Manager 's recommendation and moved to authorize the proposed changes, with the exception of the pedestrian crosswalk in the 300 block of Harbor Drive and Coral Drive. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mayor Salamone explained that the plan did not change the number of parking spaces, only the realignment of the present spaces . It was noted that the City had received a letter from one of the beach-front property owners objecting to the proposed parking adjacent to his property. Discussion followed . Mr. Theriac advised there was no legal problem with the parking since it would be on City right-of-way. Discussion followed on whether or not the proposed dune cross- over should be constructed . Mr. Porter voiced the opinion that the City should construct it while State grant funds were available. Mayor Salamone restated the motion on the floor and the proposed changes: additional signage at the entrance; installation of a bike rack at the beach; a realignment of the existing eleven parking spaces to straight-in parking; no parking allowed 8: 00 P.M. to 6 : 00 A.M. ; additional signage at the beach; four-way stop sign at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Coral Drive; and, construction of a dune crossover. Discussion continued regarding the problem with speeders on Harbor Drive . Mr. Randels moved to amend the motion to include the installation of at least two additional speed limit signs. Mr. Porter seconded the motion. Vote on the amendment was unanimous. Vote on the main motion, as amended, was unanimous. 4. Motion Re: Authorization to Sell Used Microfilm Reader Printer to City of Indialantic Mr. Kedzierski so moved. Mr . Porter seconded motion . Mr. Kedzierski and Mr. Randels spoke in favor of the motion. It was noted that the equipment would be sold for $200 . 00. Vote on the motion was unanimous . 5. Motion Re : Beautification Board 's "Adopt-A-Tree Program" Mayor Salamone moved to postpone this item until the next Workshop Meeting. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Regular Meeting March 19, 1991 Page 2 of 3 6. Motion Re : Easter Weekend Helicopter Service Mr. Porter moved to approve Wind Start Helicopter Service ' s request to offer helicopter rides from the Cape Sierra Club for three days , March 29th - 31st. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Kedzierski, Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and Mrs . Thurm; Opposed, Mayor Salamone . Motion carried . 7. Discussion Re : Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Mr. Spenik advised that there were no municipal representatives on the bicycle/pedestrian advisory committee . Discussion followed . Mayor Salamone will request support from the Space Coast League of Cities to have representation on the committee. ADD-ON ITEM Mr. Spenik requested that the following item be added to the agenda. Mr . Porter so moved . Mr. Randels seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Resolution No. 91-14 Requesting Funding for the Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass Facility A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE CONGRESS APPROPRIATE $5 MILLION IN FY 92 FOR THE CANAVERAL HARBOR SAND BYPASS FACILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Porter moved for adoption. Mr . Randels seconded motion. Mr. Spenik advised that Mr. Joe Lapolla, Port Engineer, had requested the City adopt the Resolution because the requested funding was not approved . Mayor Salamone and Mrs . Thurm voiced objection to the Resolution because the funding for the extension of the jetty had been approved after the City was assured that the two projects, the jetty extension and the bypass facility, would not be split. Discussion followed . Mr. Randels and Mr. Porter spoke in favor of the Resolution. Vote on the motion was as follows : In favor, Mr. Porter and Mr. Randels; Opposed, Mr. Kedzierski , Mayor Salamone and Mrs. Thurm. Resolution No. 91-14 failed . There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10: 16 P.M. as amended Approved/this 2nd day of April , 1991 . [ . . . -\ SAAc , a, . Mayr ) j/N---e-e-0-et_Y ity Clerk i, City Council Regular Meeting March 19, 1991 Page 3 of 3