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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-03-1992 CITY COUNCIL 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 Page 1 of 2 Pages 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 . Art A - M/yo X9:de-Z44; DeputyCity Clerk City Council Regular Meeting March 3 , 1992 Page 2 of 2 Pages