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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-06-1991 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 1991 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on August 6, 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 (100 Mayor Joy Salamone; Mayor Pro Tem, John Porter; and Council Members Andy Kedzierski , Rocky Randels , and Ann Thurm. Also present were City Manager, Edward Spenik; City Attorney, Jim Woodman; and City Clerk, Janet Leeser. Mr. Porter moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 1991 . Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Resolution No. 91-28 Agreement with Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department for Fire Protection and Emergency Service for FY 1991-92 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND 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. Mr. Porter moved for adoption. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. City Attorney Woodman advised that the agreement had not been prepared and requested the Resolution be tabled until the City receives the agreement and he has reviewed it. Mayor Salamone so moved. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2 Resolution No. 91-29 Agreement with Brevard County for Police Services for FY 1991-92 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. Mr. Woodman advised that this agreement also had not been prepared and requested the Resolution be tabled until the City receives the agreement and he has reviewed it. Mayor Salamone ,-a so moved. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Resolution No. 91-30 Opposing the Widening of Atlantic Avenue and Supporting Alternate Improvements A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE STATE ROAD AlA WIDENING TO SIX ( 6) LANES , AND TO SUPPORT ALTERNATE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone moved for adoption. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mayor Salamone explained that it was her opinion the City should take a position on the issue. Mr. Randels explained that he thought adoption of the Resolution was premature at this time and suggested an Ad Hoc Committee be appointed to study the matter before taking a position. Discussion followed. City Council Regular Meeting August 6, 1991 Page 1 of 4 Mr. Porter suggested a referendum be held on the issue . He further suggested a task force or citizens action committee be appointed to study the issue . Mr. Kedzierski spoke against the Resolution. Mrs . Thurm noted that although she was personally opposed to the widening of AlA, she would abstain from voting because she owns property along the road. Discussion continued. Mr. Porter moved to amend by deleting Section 4 in its entirety. Mr. Randels seconded motion. After further discussion, Mr. Randels suggested the amendment include the following: Change the word "opposes" to "expresses concern" in Section 1 ; delete the words "instead the" in Section 2; change the word "directs" ihr to the word "suggests" in Section 3. Several members of the audience, including Ms. Helen Filkins, Mr. Don Arabian, Ms . Jean Katsaros, and Mr. Anthony Johnson, Chairman of the Cocoa Beach Citizens Action Committee, spoke in favor of the proposed Resolution. Mr. Johnson encouraged the Council to adopt the Resolution as presented. Discussion continued. Mr. Randels suggested the Resolution be tabled until the next regularly scheduled Workshop Meeting. Mayor Salamone so moved. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Motion Re : Impasse Regarding Negotiations for Labor Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 673 (AFL-CIO) Mr. Elmer Sevor was in attendance representing the Union. Mr. Woodman presented the City 's position on the impasse, as detailed on the attached memorandum from the City Manager dated July 31, 1991 , a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference : 1 . Article XI, Section 2 (Holidays ) : City agreed that employees should receive Veteran 's Day as a holiday; employee 's birthday would be exchanged for the holiday. 2. Article XVI, Wages (COLA) : City would grant a 2% Cost- of-Living Adjustment. 3. Article XVI, Wages (Merit Increases) : The City's position was that the maximum amount of a Merit Increase should be 40 cents per hour. 4. Article XVI, Wages : In addition, the City would grant an across-the-board increase of $1 . 00 per hour for all certified A, B, and C Wastewater Treatment Operators. The City will also look into better benefits for the employees in the way of affordable family health insurance. Mr. Sevor responded as follows : 1 . The employees would rather retain their birthday than receive Veteran 's Day off. 2. Requested 5. 2% COLA, which is in line with the Consumer Price Index. 3. Requested no cap on the Merit Increase. 4. Appreciated the City 's acknowledging the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators but requested the same amount for other members of the bargaining unit who have obtained certification in other areas . City Council Regular Meeting August 6, 1991 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Tony Martin, the Union Steward, also addressed Council on these issues . Mayor Salamone explained that the reasoning behind the 2% COLA was because of the budgetary contraints the City would be operating under the next fiscal year; the Council would rather give all employees a small increase rather than give a large increase and be forced to lay-off certain employees. Discussion followed. Mr. Sevor requested that Council vote on each item separately. 1 . Mr. . Randels moved that the employees be allowed to retain their birthday as a holiday and not receive Veteran 's Day. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion iircarried unanimously. 2. Mr. Randels moved to grant a COLA of 2%. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3 . Mr. Randels moved to grant Merit Increases up to 40 cents per hour. Mr. Porter seconded motion. It was pointed out that when an employee does not perform satisfactorily, he will not necessarily receive a raise. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 4. Mrs'. Thurm moved to grant all Class A, B, and C Licensed Wastewater Treatment Operators an hourly increase of $1 .00, irrespective to Merit Increase and COLA. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Mr. Woodman advised that this increase would be in addition to the 2% COLA and the Merit Increase. It was noted that the effective date of the increase would be October 1 , 1991, and that after that time, an employee who receives a higher certification, would receive an additional 50 cent per hour increase. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Mr. Sevor noted his disappointment with the Council 's decisions but expressed his gratitude to the City staff for the professional manner in which the negotiations were conducted. 5. Motion Re: Authorization to Expend 1991 Local Option Gas Tax Funds Mr. Porter moved to follow the City Manager 's recommendation in the expenditure of the local option gas tax funds. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. A copy of the recommendation is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Council members requested that thermoplastic reflective strips ( $5,000. 00) and sealcoat overlay of West Central Boulevard, west of AlA ($12,000.00) , be added to the list if funds are available . Discussion followed. [-, Vote on the motion was unanimous. 6. Motion Re: DER In-Kind Settlement for Effluent Limitations Violation Mr. Randels moved to provide the In-kind Settlement, in lieu of the $6, 500.00 fine, issued by DER. Mr. Porter seconded motion. It was pointed out that the in-kind settlement would be the expenditure of $16, 525. 00 for landscaping and sprinkler system for the medians on West Central Boulevard (west of AlA) . Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. City Council Regular Meeting August 6, 1991 Page 3 of 4 7. Motion Re : Authorization to Install Fence at Washington Avenue Park Mr. Porter moved to authorize up to $4,000.00 for the installation of the fence. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Motion Re : Award of Bid No. 91-6, Repair and Resurfacing of Tennis Courts Mr. Spenik advised that after review of the four bids, his recommendation would be to award the bid to the second lowest bidder, Nidy Company, in the amount of $7, 737.00. Mr. Woodman [11, concurred with his recommendation. Discussion followed. Mr. Porter so moved. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Mayor Salamone requested a Special Workshop Meeting be scheduled to discuss the projects that the City Engineer is working on. The meeting was scheduled for August 27, 1991 , at 7: 30 P.M. Mr. Porter reported on the recent Canaveral Port Authority meeting he attended. Mr. Leo Nicholas gave a status report on the construction of the • Veteran's Memorial Park. Mrs. Leeser distributed a memorandum regarding budget requests. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Approved this 20th day of August , 1991 . (.. • 1.e.-0‘91.1%11..„. • ,--% Mayr i 45 , L !-- ' ty Clerk III • City Council Regular Meeting August 6, 1991 Page 4 of 4 AM: .FILE COPY I -t, ., .% 4:: e-i . 44\11 T i ' er7i- City of Cape Canaveral -' 105 POLK AVENUE •P.O. BOX 326 CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920 ' - '",..:.,;.• TELEPHONE 407/783-1100 4' CITY Of FAX 407/799-3170 CAFE CANAVERAL July 31, 1991 MEMORANDUM t7- To: Mayor & City Council From: Edward Spenik, City Manager/RAJ f RE: IMPASSE WITH INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS - EXECUTIVE SESSION The Union requested seven ( 7 ) revisions to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. The City responded to the Union with changes to six ( 6) articles of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. We have negotiated in agreement on ten ( 10 ) City/Union issues. We have not been able to satifactorily agree to three (3 ) articles, plus duration of contract. IMPASSE (Union Requests) 1. Article XI , Section ( 2) ; The Union believes that an additional holiday for Veteran ' s Day should 71-1 be recognized for the Veterans who are working in the City, the Victory of Desert Storm, and rn the new V . F . W. Armed Forces project that is rn nearly complete. The Veterans believe that they ) should be allowed to silently and collectively -61u)- visit rovisit cemeteries of the Veterans , go to the o 4-1 co . Veteran ' s Hospital or attend ceremonies in the RI county. Our City, if there shall be a special a Ka remembrance, do not believe that non-vets should i be punished by giving up their other holidays for those who gave their lives for us. o ' 2. Article XVI , Wages; The Union contends that Cape .+-I g`',' Canaveral is now slightly behind other cities in o the county . That to stay equal and hold c ' 2 classified positions, the City should pass on w the inflation increases so that insurances can g4 a be paid, and a quality of life is enjoyed. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER • S r • • 2 . Article IXV, Wages ( cont 'd) ; The Union proposes an annual increase in the C . O. L . A. to 5 . 3% . They do not see the rationalization that there is a difference between 1991 and 1990 . The Union Steward stated that the employees of the City had no grievance in 1990-91 and that their workload increased three (3 ) times as much. The employees are all family people that are a good team, so why should they be given a punishment rather than a a reward. 3. Article XVI , Wages ; The Union believes that merit pay is necessary to delineate the reward system to those who perform selflessly and daily. When an employee does not perform, he doesn ' t necessarily need to get a raise in merit pay. The term of the contract is undecided as to one (1) year or three (3 ) years as requested. ES/ab U � rn -H vo O to o o O •ri W M 4O-I UN N • • . . LIST OF GAS TAX OPTIONS $95,000 - Reassignment Tower Boulevard Project $18,768 - Contingency $76,232 (1) Contract Estimate - $ 6, 000 Traffic Light Signal Atlantic Avenue & AlA Refurbish ( 2 ) Contract Estimate - $20, 000 Fire Department Light at Jackson Avenue - Move ( 3 ) Contract Estimate - $12, 000 Sidewalks through Brevard Transportation - Ridgewood Avenue ( 4 ) Contract Estimate - $31, 687 Case Backhoe - Plant City Bid ( 5) Contract Estimate - $ 6, 545 Bike Racks/Concrete Pad End of (17 ) Streets Oceanside ( $385 each) TOTAL: $78 ,232 Estimate - $18, 768 Contingency o � U rn rn co O g I 101 o H NM 4J 11801� U M N J a