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REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 3 , 1992
A Regular Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on
March 3 , 1992 , at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape
Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M.
by Mayor Pro Tem John Porter. Pledge of allegiance was led by Mr.
Porter.
The roll was called by the Deputy City Clerk. Officials present
were Mayor Pro Tem, John Porter; Council Members Andy Kedzierski
and Rocky Randels. Also present were Acting City Attorney, Harry
Greenfield; City Manager, Edward Spenik; and Deputy City Clerk,
Evelyn Hutcherson.
Mr. Kedzierski moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of February 18, 1992 . Mr. Randels seconded motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Coastal Fuels Marketing, Inc. , Application for Natural Gas -
DER Administrative Hearing
Mr. Spenik reported that City Gas had obtained the necessary
permits from the City and Brevard County to install a four-
inch gas line to service Coastal Fuels. He noted that the
City had received a letter from Howard Senior, Attorney for
Coastal Fuels Marketing, Inc. , which indicated that Coastal
Fuels Marketing, Inc. , was willing to utilize natural gas to
operate the hot oil heaters. In the event natural gas is not
available at the time the heaters are installed, Coastal Fuels
Marketing Inc. , agreed to convert the heaters to natural gas
within ninety (90) days from the date the natural gas becomes
available. Coastal Fuels Marketing, Inc. , reserves the right
to use number two fuel oil for back up or emergency power.
Coastal Fuels Marketing requested consideration of the City to
voluntarily dismiss with prejudice its Written Objection and
Petition For Formal Administrative Hearing.
Mr. Randels moved to notify DER to dismiss the City's written
objection and petition for formal administrative hearing with
prejudice. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Discussion
followed. In response to a question from Mr. Porter, Attorney
Greenfield explained the phrase "with prejudice. " Mr.
Kedzierski moved to amend the motion to read "without
prejudice. " Mr. Porter seconded motion. Vote on the
amendment was unanimous. Vote on the main motion was
unanimous.
2 . City Attorney Selection and Negotiation of Contract
This item was postponed at the Special Workshop, March 2 ,
1991, and rescheduled for ranking at the Special Workshop
Meeting, March 4 , 1992 , at 7 : 00 P.M. , and for the selection of
the City Attorney and negotiation of contract at the Special
Council Meeting, March 5, 1992 , at 7 P.M.
ADD-ON ITEM
Mr. Porter noted that he had been requested to add a proclamation
regarding "Employ the Older Worker Week" to the agenda. Mr.
Randels moved to add the proclamation to the agenda. Mr.
Kedzierski seconded motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Porter
read the proclamation.
City Council
Regular Meeting
March 3 , 1992
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DISCUSSION
Mr. Robert Quinn addressed Council regarding the ordinance pro-
hibiting picking items from dumpsters. He stated that the three
citizens in attendance were on social security and needed the funds
they earn from picking for medication and other expenses. He
explained that they are normally out between the hours of 7 : 00 and
9 : 00 A.M. and that they only removed items from dumpsters. He
stated that he believes they are providing a community service and
requested Council to consider issuing them a license or establish
some other method which would allow them to continue picking.
Discussion followed. Mr. Porter stated that the Ordinance would
have to be addressed and scheduled the matter for the Workshop
Meeting, April 2 , 1992 .
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 00
P.M.
Approved this / / day of ;Illre , 1992 .
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City Council
Regular Meeting
March 3 , 1992
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