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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01-07-1992 Workshop and Regular CITY COUNCIL COMBINED WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1992 A Combined Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on January 7, 1992, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7: 35 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; and, City Clerk, Janet Leeser. City Attorney, Jim Woodman, was not in attendance. Mr. Randels moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 9, 1991. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Porter moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17, 1991. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion with Briley, Wild & Associates ; Final Report on Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion/Modification and Reclaimed Water Reuse System Master Plan, and Engineering Evaluation Procedure January 18, 1992 Mr. Spenik advised that Briley, Wild would not be in attendance due to the fact that their final report was not prepared. Mr. Don Arabian addressed Council and reviewed data which he had prepared regarding the capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It was suggested that Mr. Joseph Abbott, newly-hired Public Works Director, review the data submitted by Mr. Arabian and compare it to the data previously submitted by Briley, Wild and Associates. Mr. Arabian requested Council take the following action prior to the interview of the engineering firms who responded to the RFP, scheduled for the Special Workshop Meeting on January 18, 1992: - Terminate the contract with Port Canaveral, effective April, 2000; - Eliminate special exceptions that allow residential construction in commercial zoning districts; - Lower density by referendum in November, 1992, to enable the City to stay within the sewer plant capacity; - Terminate the City's contract with Briley, Wild & Associates. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone explained that it was not necessary to make any decisions on these items prior to the January 18th meeting and requested that the first three items be placed on a future Workshop Meeting agenda for discussion. 2. Discussion Re : Status of 28-Acres Adjacent to Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wetland Ordinance Mayor Salamone noted that the City Attorney was going to report City Council Combined Workshop & Regular Meeting January 7, 1992 Page 1 of 4 on this item, and due to his absence, requested that it be placed on the next Workshop Meeting agenda. 3. Discussion Re: Easement Request by Eugene J. Jandreau Mayor Salamone advised that this item was also the City Attorney's and requested that it be placed on the next Workshop Meeting agenda. 4. Discussion Re: Negotiations with Mr. Quinn on Proposed Master Pump Station for Washington Avenue It was noted that Mr. Quinn had met with Mr. Spenik, Mrs. Thurm and Mr. Woodman on this matter. Mr. Quinn distributed a copy of his proposal and reviewed it with Council. Discussion followed. Mr. Quinn advised that his Special Exception request would be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board the following night. Discussion continued. This item will be placed on the agenda for the next Workshop Meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 1-92 Amending Zoning Regulations, Sec. 641. 43 & 641.44, Landscaping Requirements (First Reading and Public Hearing) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS 641. 43 AND 641.44, OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. Mr. Randels moved to approve First Reading. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mr. Randels spoke in favor of the proposed Ordinance; Mayor Salamone spoke against it. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Kedzierski, Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and Mrs . Thurm; opposed, Mayor Salamone. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1-92 was approved on First Reading. 2. Resolution No. 92-1, Plat Approval, Harbor Heights West, Parcel 255, Section 14, Township 24S, Range 37E (located at the north-west corner of Harbor Drive and Sea Shell Lane) - Ernest F. Szapor A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,APPROVING THE PLAT OF "HARBOR HEIGHTS WEST" ; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE PLAT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Council members reviewed the plat. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 92-1 was adopted. 3. Motion Re: Authorization to Attend Conference on Wastewater, February 7, 1992; Tampa Mr. Porter moved to authorize the attendance at this conference for the Mayor and Council Members, City Attorney, City Manager, Public Works Director, and Donald Arabian. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Discussion followed. It was noted that the City Council Combined Workshop & Regular Meeting January 7, 1992 Page 2 of 4 motion only covered the registration fees ($195. 00 each) and did not include overnight accommodations. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 4. Motion Re: Authorization to Attend National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology; February 12-14, 1992; St. Petersburg Mr. Porter moved to authorize the attendance at this conference for two people. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Mr. Randels noted that he would like to attend this conference. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 5. Motion Re: Authorization to Attend Seminar on Wetlands Regulations; March 12, 1992; Orlando Mr. Porter moved to authorize the attendance at this seminar for two people. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Mr. Kedzierski noted that he would like to attend this seminar. It was suggested that Don Arabian should be the other person to attend this seminar, if he so desired. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 6. Motion Re: City Employees Request for Training Mrs. Thurm moved to approve the following requests for training: seminar on conducting performance appraisals for all supervisors and Department Heads, $25. 00 each; Home Study Course in Wastewater for Karen Pappas, $60.00; "B" Level Wastewater Course for Paul Prince, Kenneth Veenstra, Stephen Baker and Barbara Lewis, $40.00 each; Turfgrass Conference for Kay McKee and Donald Evans, $15. 00 each. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Motion Re: Budget Transfers Mr. Randels moved to approve the budget transfers. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. A copy of the budget transfers is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. 8. Motion Re: Bid No. 91-13 Construction of West Central Avenue Median Extension Beautification Project Mr. Porter moved to award the bid to Stevenson's Landscaping in the amount of $12, 677.00, with a 5% contingency. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Discussion followed. t Vote on the motion was unanimous. 9. Discussion Re: Volunteer Board Member Dinner Mr. Spenik advised that it was time to start planning the Volunteer Board Member Dinner and asked for guidance from the Council. It was the consensus of Council to hold the dinner at the Cape Sierra Club on a Saturday night, as was done last year, if possible. 10. Discussion Re: Improvements to George King Boulevard Mr. Spenik reviewed the proposed improvements to George King Boulevard. City Council Combined Workshop & Regular Meeting January 7, 1992 Page 3 of 4 11. Discussion Re : Sand Bypass system at Port Canaveral Mr. Spenik distributed a copy of the presentation made by Mac McLouth before the Brevard County Commission. Discussion followed. 12. Discussion Re: Manhole Rehab Engineering Recommendation Mr. Spenik requested that no action be taken on this item until after Mr. Abbott, Public Works Director, has time to review and make a recommendation. 13. Space Coast League of Cities Meeting January 13, 1992 Mr. Spenik advised of the upcoming League of Cities meeting. 14. Discussion Re: Kennedy Space Center Mr. Spenik noted that the Orlando Sentinel was seeking advertise- ments for a special edition to commemorate the anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center. It was the consensus of Council not to purchase an advertisement. 15. Discussion Re: Clean Air Act Mr. Arabian presented to Council a proposed Ordinance regulating the exhaust emissions. Discussion followed. It was requested that the City Attorney review the proposed ordinance and report back to Council at the next Workshop Meeting. 16. Monthly Departmental Reports It was requested that this item be placed on the next Workshop Meeting agenda, in order to allow the Council Members time to review the reports. DISCUSSION Mr. Porter advised that he would be attending the MPO meeting to represent the City in requesting a seat. He noted that it did not look promising and suggested that perhaps the City should consider sharing a seat with another governmental agency. Discussion followed. Mr. Leo Nicholas inquired if any further action had been taken by the City regarding acquisitions made by Mr. William Bennix against the Planning and Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mayor Salamone advised that Mr. Bennix had not submitted any evidence to substantiate his claim. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 P.M. Approved this 21st day of January , 1992. • iI!moi /✓4k7 Mayer • ity Clerk C'QO ' �`, City Council ` ,,.�� Combined Workshop & Regular Meeting January 7, 1992 Page 4 of 4