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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-17-1992 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1992 A Regular Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on March 17, 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 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 City Attorney, John Kancilia; City Manager, Edward Spenik; and Deputy City Clerk, Evelyn Hutcherson. Mr. Porter moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3 , 1992 . Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Porter moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 5, 1992 . Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Spenik, City Manager, presented the Special City Employee award to Deborah Haggerty, Assistant Finance Director. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Presentation: Hybrid Alternatives for the Treatment of Sewage A. Resolution No. 92-09 Requesting IIF Lands Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, STATE OF FLORIDA, TO CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mr. Porter moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 92-09 . Motion died for lack of a second. B. Motion Re: Authorization for Contract Services for Wet- lands Study Mr. Kedzierski moved to authorize up to $3 , 000 for contract services for wetlands study. Mr. Porter seconded the motion. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council that the City Manager would be responsible for the procurement of an engineering firm; the preliminary study to be completed within thirty (30) days; and the firm must meet with Donald Arabian and the Department of Environmental Regulations to determine the feasibility of the concept. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 2 . Final Presentation from Briley, Wild and Associates, Inc. and Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt, Inc. , on Wastewater Treat- ment Plant Expansion/Modification and Reclaim Water Reuse System. Mayor Salamone and Members of Council expressed their concerns over the lack of direction in the Briley, Wild presentation. It was the consensus of Council that the City needs to have more direct communication with the Port and the Air Force Station to determine where we are. Discussion followed. Mrs. City Council Regular Meeting March 17, 1992 Page 1 of 5 Pages Thurm indicated that she would like to participate in these discussions. Mr. Porter moved that the City enter into direct negotiations with the Port and the Air Force Base within the next thirty (30) days to consider the method of treatment of sewage, water reuse or rapid infiltration basin. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Discussion followed. Ms. Helen Filkins presented information on the estimated flow figures used in Briley, Wild's presentation. She noted that the figures were taken from the 1987 Comprehensive Plan were incorrect and the actual flow data should have been used. She also expressed concern that storm water management was not included in the report. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 3 . Motion Re: Authorization for Contract Services to Transporta- tion Consulting Group for Appeal of Traffic Signal at AlA and Central Boulevard Mr. Porter moved to authorize contract services for Trans- portation Consulting Group to appeal the City's request for a traffic signal at AlA and Central Boulevard. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 4 . Motion Re: Space Coast League of Cities Host Dinner Meeting of April 13 - Permission for City Council, City Attorney, Depart- ment Heads and Guests to Attend Mr. Porter moved to grant permission for the City Council, City Attorney, Department Heads and guest to attend the Space Coast League of Cities Dinner Meeting on April 13 . Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 92-10 Amendment of Wage and Salary Plan and Personnel Procedures Mayor Salamone stated that an amendment to the Personnel Policy must be made by ordinance and requested a motion to replace Resolution No. 92-10 with Ordinance No. 2-92 . Mrs. Thurm so moved. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 351, PERSONNEL POLICY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ESTABLISH CLOSED PROMOTIONAL VACANCIES AND OPEN RECRUITMENT; AND TO CHANGE ALL REFERENCES OF CITY CLERK TO PERSONNEL DIRECTOR IN SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 20; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. Mr. Kedzierski moved to approve first reading. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mr. Randels spoke against the proposed ordinance. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Kedzierski, Mr. Porter, Mayor Salamone and Mrs. Thurm; opposed Mr. Randels. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2-92 was approved on First Reading. 2 . Resolution No. 21-11 Agreement with Kita-Kyushu, Japan, for Sister City Relationship Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A "SISTER CITY" RELATION- SHIP WITH THE CITY OF KITA-KYUSHU, JAPAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Council Regular Meeting March 17, 1992 Page 2 of 5 Pages Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Porter seconded motion. Mrs. Thurm spoke against the proposed resolution. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Kedzierski, Mr. Porter, Mr. Randels and Mayor Salamone; opposed Mrs. Thurm. Motion carried. Resolution No. 92-11 was approved. 3 . Motion Re: City Employee's Request for Training Mr. Randels moved to approve the following requests for training: Industrial Pretreatment Training for Walter Bandish and Larry McCormack; 1992 Florida Water Facilities Workshop for Joseph Abbott; Correspondence course for WWTP Operator for Kenneth Veenstra. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 4 . Resolution No. 92-12 Establish Fees for Mowing Unimproved Properties Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR MOWING UNIMPROVED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mr. Porter moved for adoption. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 92-12 was approved. 5 . Presentation; Monthly Activity Report - Wastewater Treatment Plant - Monthly PPO Report - Joseph Abbott , Public Works Director Mr. Abbott reported that Mr. Spenik had implemented a work order procedure which should assist the Department in scheduling work and establishing man hours. Weekly schedules are now being prepared and reviewed weekly. He added that he had implemented a daily vehicle maintenance log which is intended to be summarized by a monthly vehicle report. He outlined projects which had been completed and those underway by Street Department and the Beautification personnel. He explained some of the problems encountered at the Waste- water Treatment Plant and some of the changes which had been made. The grit mixer has been repaired inhouse and it was determined that the problem was caused by improper alignment with previous repair work. He reported that the Odorphous addition had been reduced with no noticeable affect on the effluent phosphorous concentration. Mayor Salamone expressed concern that the elimination Odorphous may cause problems and the City could be faced with a fine from DER. Discussion followed. Mr. Abbott outlined the problems encountered in monitoring the flow from the Port. He noted that he was negotiating with the Port regarding the renovation of the flow meter. Mr. Abbott noted that they were in need of additional space and inquired about the possibility of using some of the funds which had been budgeted for paving the parking lot to purchase another trailer to be used for the crew room and another office. Mayor Salamone stated that this should not be addressed until the request has been formally submitted to Council. City Council Regular Meeting March 17 , 1992 Page 3 of 5 Pages 6. Presentation: Update on 1992 Patriot's Day Parade - Nancy Hanson, Parade Coordinator Mrs. Hanson reported that the parade and the activities following were most successful. She expressed her sincere appreciation to all of the volunteers by name. She stated she would present her financial report in the near future. Mayor Salamone and Mr. Porter presented Mrs. Hanson with a replica of the ship as a token of the City's appreciation for her efforts. 7 . Resolution No. 92-13 Establish Telephone Book Recycling Center Week of April 20 Through May 5, 1992 Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE WEEK OF APRIL 20 THROUGH MAY 5, 1992 AS "TELEPHONE BOOK RECYCLING CENTER WEEK; " PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Porter moved for adoption. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 92-13 was approved. 8 . Resolution 92-14 Permission to Allow City Law Enforcement Agency to Enforce Section 641. 27 , Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles, Paragraph A, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO ENFORCE SECTION 641. 37, PARKING AND STORAGE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES, OF THE CAPE CANAVERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mr. Randels moved for adoption. Mr. Kedzierski seconded motion. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 92-14 was approved. 9 . Resolution No. 92-15 to Authorize Approval for Revolving Loan Program to DER From the City's Consulting Engineers, Briley, Wild and Associates, Inc. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL FOR REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM TO DER FROM THE CITY'S CONSULTING ENGINEERS, BRILEY, WILD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. ; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. Thurm moved for adoption. Mr. Randels seconded motion. Mr. Randels inquired about the fee for the completion. Mr. Spenik stated that he would review it as part of their consultant fee. Mr. Kedzierski noted that he understood from a conversation with Mr. Abbott, Public Works Director, that the deadline for submission had passed. Mr. Abbott confirmed that the deadline had passed and noted that you had to be on the planning portion for at least a year before you could be considered under the funding portion. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone expressed concern over the performance of Briley, Wild and stated that she would like to know what Briley, Wild does for their money. Discussion followed on the submission and it was noted that Briley, Wild may have already made the submission. Mayor Salamone asked the City Manager to call them to find out if they had made the submission. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 92-15 was approved. City Council Regular Meeting March 17 , 1992 Page 4 of 5 Pages DISCUSSION Mr. Randels gave Mayor Salamone the information on "Operating Your Own Cable TV, " which he had mentioned at the Workshop Meeting of March 12 . He also distributed copies of the Florida League of Cities Goals of Objectives for 1992 . Mrs. Thurm inquired about the two Proclamations in the Agenda Packet. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone requested that the Proclamations be placed on the April 2nd Workshop Agenda. Mr. Porter noted that the flow projections reported by Mr. Arabian and Ms. Filkins were 300 to 350 mgd less than those projected in the capacity analysis report by Briley, Wild. He asked if the reduction in flow would make a difference in the City's plan and course of action. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone requested that Briley, Wild and Associates be scheduled on the April 2 , 1992 , Workshop Agenda to respond to these questions. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 50 P.M. Approved this 7 day of , 1992 . Ma r 1i roc Deputy City Clerk City Council Regular Meeting March 17 , 1992 Page 5 of 5 Pages