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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12-03-1991 Workshop and Regular CITY COUNCIL COMBINED WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1991 A Combined Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on December 3, 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. Members present were: Mayor Joy Salamone; Council Members Andy Kedzierski, Rocky Randels and Ann Thurm. Also present were City Attorney, Jim Woodman; City i1W Manager, Edward Spenik; and, City Clerk, Janet Leeser. Mayor Pro Tem, John Porter, was ill. Mr. Randels moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1991. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Salamone read a proclamation regarding Arbor Day, which will be celebrated on January 24, 1992. Beautification Board Chairman, Judy Randels, invited the members of the Council to attend the ceremony, which will be held at 2:30 P.M. At this time, Mr. Frank Mohme addressed the Council regarding the City's Animal Control Policy as it pertains to stray cats. Mr. Mohme wished to be provided with an animal trap, but would not assume liability for the trap in the event it was damaged or stolen. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone advised Mr. Mohme that the City was consider other alternatives, but she could not think of any solution to the problem. NEW BUSINESS 1. Professional Plant Operations Annual Report Mr. Ray Hanson, of P.P.O, reviewed his company's contractual agreement with the City and gave an overview of their 1991 Annual Report. Discussion was held on the cost of the contract. The members of Council expressed their thanks to Mr. Hanson for the report. 2. Discussion Re: Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Mr. Scott Spooner, with the City's consulting firm of Briley, Wild and Associates, addressed Council and appraised them of the highlights of the meeting held with DER on November 26, 1991. Mr. Spooner advised that DER seemed to be receptive to the idea of utilizing rapid infiltration bases (RIBS) . Discussion followed. Mr. Spooner will present further information on this concept at the next Workshop Meeting. Mr. Spooner further requested that this information be presented prior to the review of their firm's report by another consultant. Mr. Don Arabian reported on the Orlando Easterly Wetlands Reclamation Project located in Christmas, Florida. 3. Motion Re: Establishing Special Meeting and Procedures for Review of RFP 91-12, Evaluation of Preliminary Engineering Report on 'Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion/ Modification and Reclaim Water Reuse System Mayor Salamone moved that the City establish a committee of citizens who are engineers to review the RFP's and to interview the firms, at a Special Workshop Meeting to be held on Saturday, City Council Combined Workshop and Reguar Meeting December 3, 1991 Page 1 of 3 January 18, 1992, starting at 9:00 A.M. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Mayor Salamone suggested the following citizens for the committee: Mr. Don Arabian; Council Member, Andy Kedzierski ; Mr. John Rutte; City Attorney, Jim Woodman; Mr. John Salamone; and, Mr. Bill Hodge. Discussion followed. Mr. Kedzierski spoke in favor of the motion, noting the committee could provide the initial ranking for the Council Members. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 4. Resolution No. 91-56 Designating Council Members Areas of Interest LA RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AREAS OF PRIMARY INTEREST OF INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mayor Salamone moved to table until the next Workshop Meeting, due to the fact that Mr. Porter was not in attendance. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Motion Re : Christmas Bonuses for City Employees Mayor Salamone moved to table until the next Workshop Meeting. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Motion Re: Bid No. 91-10 Construction of Canaveral Park Ballfields and Veterans Memorial Park Mr. Spenik recommended that the City award the bid to the low bidder, M. H. of Brevard, in the amount of $63, 711 . 77 for both projects. He further recommended that the funding be provided by allocating the $4, 150.00 for sidewalks, and the $1, 673.00 for fencing from the Capital Improvements Budget, and the balance of $57, 886. 77 from Beautification Funds. Mayor Salamone so moved. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Mrs. Judy Randels, Chairman of the Beautification Board, addressed Council regarding concerns that the DBH of tree sizes was not specified in the bid specifications. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was as follows : In favor, Mayor Salamone; opposed, Mr. Kedzierski, Mr. Randels and Mrs. Thurm. Motion failed. Mr. Kedzierski moved to request a clarification from all bidders and request their best and final offer. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Kedzierski, Mr. Randels and Mrs. Thurm; opposed, Mayor Salamone. Motion carried. Due to the lateness of the hour, Mayor Salamone requested that Items 7 through 11 be carried over to the Workshop Meeting of tir December 12th. Mr. Woodman requested that Item No. 8, Discussion Re: Easement Request by Eugene J. Jandreau, be included on the agenda for the next Regular Meeting, since it was his item and he would not be in attendance at the Workshop Meeting. DISCUSSION Mr. Woodman reported on the petition that was filed regarding the DER Coastal Fuel Permit. Mr. Woodman advised that the attorney representing Jack Moline had asked the City to settle for an amount which was less than due the City. Mr. Woodman recommended that the City not compromise at this time. It was the consensus of Council to follow the City Attorney's recommendation. City Council Combined Workshop and Reguar Meeting December 3, 1991 Page 2 of 3 Discussion was held on the League of Cities Christmas gift exchange. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10: 10 P.M. 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