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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-05-1992 Special CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 5, 1992 A Special Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on March 5, 1992 , at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 P.M. by Mayor Joy Salamone. Pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Salamone. The roll was called by the Deputy 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 Acting City Attorney, Harry Greenfield; City Manager, Edward Spenik; and Deputy City Clerk, Evelyn Hutcherson. NEW BUSINESS 1. Personal Appearance by Ken Detwiler, Cape Sierra, Inc. : Request for Bungee Jumping Permit Mayor Salamone outlined the information contained in the Building Officials memorandum noting this request was a permitted activity under Section 637 . 47 (H) of the Cape Canaveral Zoning Ordinance. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of opinion that the bungee jump should be located on the back lot. Mayor Salamone moved to approve the request for a temporary permit for the bungee jump through Labor Day. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Discussion followed. Mr. Porter moved to amend the motion subject to approval of the hold harmless agreement and insurance coverage by the City Attorney. Mr. Kedzierski seconded amendment. Vote on the amendment was unanimous. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 2 . City Attorney Negotiation and Acceptance of Contract Mayor Salamone noted that the firm Reinman, Harrell, Mitchell & Wattwood had been selected as City Attorney. Mr. John Kancilia introduced Kevin Markey as his assistant. He noted that they would both be in attendance at their scheduled meetings at first to familiarize themselves with the City. The terms of the current contract was discussed. Mr. Kancilia stated that their firm agreed to accept the terms of the current contract as it was written subject to certain interpretations until the end of the fiscal year. He explained their concern with the fixed retainer. He noted that it had been their experience that either the City would over pay for the amount of services covered by those items under the retainer or the attorney would be under-compensated. He noted that their firm was willing to accept the retainer as a trial and will keep track of their time to make a presentation to Council to determine if the fixed retainer was a fair amount to both parties. He noted that the firm was comfortable with the hourly rate of $75 . 00 per hour. He noted that the City would be charged for long distance telephone calls and federal express. If paralegal services are required, the hourly fee would be at a reduced rate. The hourly fee was discussed. Mr. Kancilia stated that the hourly fee would not be portal to portal for meetings at the City. He explained the firms billing procedure. Mayor Salamone expressed concern over additional charges which may be incurred and requested that the City be advised before any additional charges are imposed. City Council Special Meeting March 5, 1992 Page 1 of 2 Pages The cost of transfer from the Amari, Theriac firm to the Reinman, Harrell firm was discussed. Mr. Kedzierski stated that there were five or six outstanding cases and that Mr. Woodman had prepared all of the case files for easy transition. Mr. Kancilia stated that if that be the case there would be no charge for the transition. Mr. Kancilia questioned the need of the hold harmless clause. Discussion followed. Attorney Greenfield agreed with Mr. Kancilia that it did not benefit the City and that he saw no problem with removing it. Mrs. Thurm moved for Resolution 92-08 . Mr. Porter seconded motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 00 P.M. Approved this f/ day of �� �/L 1992 . o ' , May" Deputy ity Clerk City Council Special Meeting March 5, 1992 Page 2 of 2 Pages