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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-1993 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 19, 1993 A Regular Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on January 19 , 1993 , at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 32 P.M. by Mayor Joy Salamone. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Salamone. ROLL CALL: Mayor Joy Salamone Present Mayor Pro Tem John Porter Present Councilmember Robert Abbott Present Councilmember Joan Calvert Present Councilmember Rocky Randels Present Acting City Manager Bennett Boucher Present City Attorney John Kancilia Present City Clerk Faith Miller Present ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1. Regular Meeting of January 5, 1993 . Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 5, 1993 as presented. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Presentation of Beautification Board's Christmas Decoration Awards: Commercial - Cape Florist Multi-Family - Royal Mansions Resort Residential - Mr. & Mrs. Earl Heggan Mrs. Jackie Coates, Beautification Board, read a description of each category's award-winning property and presented floral arrangements and Certificates of Appreciation to Bert & Libby Francis (Cape Florist) , Gene Silkey (Royal Mansions) , and Mr. & Mrs. Earl Heggan in honor of winning the 1992 Christmas Decoration Awards. 2 . Proclamation - National Opticians Month - January 1993 . Mayor Salamone read the proclamation for National Opticians Month and presented it to Dr. Blake Parham. A five-minute break was taken at this time, after which the meeting was reconvened. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion & Motion Re: Wastewater and Stormwater Improvement Project; proposed Preliminary Engineering Contract with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. Mr. Boucher advised that the proposed contract with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. had been received late the previous evening. He recommended tabling the item for further review until the special workshop meeting scheduled for January 22 , 1993 . Motion by Mayor Salamone to table discussion of the item until Friday, January 22nd. Motion died for lack of a second. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Regular City Council Meeting January 19, 1993 Page 2 Motion by Mrs. Calvert to authorize Don Arabian to act as a consulting liaison between the City and the engineering firm on the project at an annual cost of $1. 00 and to allow Mr. Arabian to assist in the renegotiation of the contract. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to approve the contract with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. There was discussion relative to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Regulations' (FDER) suggestion that the City attempt to resume negotiations with the Air Force for wastewater effluent disposal/reuse program. Mrs. Calvert stated that expertise was needed in order to review an engineering contract and she felt Mr. Arabian was capable of acting as a liaison to the City Council to assist in the contract review and negotiations. Mayor Salamone stated that Council agreed with Mr. Arabian's concept, but she wanted the City's Public Works Director involved in the negotiations. Mr. Joseph Abbott, Public Works Director, stated that he had reviewed the contract and that the projects varied tremendously. He stated that the contract contained numerous tasks that may not be totally utilized and staff was uncertain of the amount of time to be spent on each task. Mr. Kancilia stated that the Canaveral Port Authority's sewer franchise agreement would expire in the year 2000 and since the City was in the process of undertaking large scale improvements, it was felt that the agreement should be reviewed, with Post, Buckley involved because of the sewer plant expansion, and possibly change the concept from a franchise agreement with the Port to a wholesale distributor contract. There was further discussion regarding possible Air Force involvement in the project. Mr. Craig Ferguson stated that FDER felt it was in the City's best interests to have a contingency plan, not necessarily the Air Force involvement but another type of contingency plan, to the primary alternative of wetlands should the wetlands plan not be approved. Mrs. Ann Thurm stated that the Air Force had indicated as early as December, 1991 that it did not want to be involved in the project. Mr. Don Arabian spoke regarding the proposed contract and his expectations as a taxpayer. Mr. Bob Morale of Post, Buckley stated that ultimately the contract and the project was the City's decision and his firm would be willing to negotiate with whomever the City wanted with clear direction from the City Council. Mayor Salamone questioned if Mr. Swindell would still be working on the project and Mr. Morrell advised that he would be involved in the project. She explained that the Council did want the wetlands program but she felt that the concept of the plan should be in writing at this point. Mr. Ferguson stated that his firm had a copy of the Arabian Plan and the project proposed by Post, Buckley paralleled Mr. Arabian's concept, but his firm proposed that the plan follow the regulatory requirements currently in place. Mayor Salamone felt that the design concept for the wetlands treatment needed to be on paper. Mr. Morrell stated a number of the tasks proposed by Post, Buckley could be eliminated if Council so desired. Mr. Ferguson stated that Post, Buckley's plan for wastewater was in agreement with the Arabian Plan. The firm proposed that the wastewater wetlands system be developed first and then the City could begin to deal with the stormwater regulations. There was further discussion relative to planning a stormwater system. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Regular City Council Meeting January 19 , 1993 Page 3 Mayor Salamone suggested that Mr. Arabian attend the next meeting between City staff and Post, Buckley. Mr. Abbott explained the reasons for particular provisions within the proposed contract. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to table this item until the special workshop meeting scheduled for Friday, January 22 , 1993 . Motion and second withdrawn by Mr. Porter and Mrs. Calvert. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to table the motion. Mayor Salamone For Mayor Pro Tem Porter For Councilman Abbott Against Councilwoman Calvert For Councilman Randels For 2 . Resolution No. 93-01, appointing an alternate member to the Code Enforcement Board. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Mr. Randels, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to move Walter Godfrey from an alternate position to a regular member and appoint Thomas Wheaton as an alternate to the Code Enforcement Board. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. 3 . Motion Re: Quarterly budget transfers. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mayor Salamone to approve the quarterly budget transfers. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. 4 . Motion Re: Appointment of TAC representatives. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to appoint Bennett Boucher as the primary appointee and Joseph Abbott as the alternate to the Technical Advisory Committee of the Brevard Metropolitan Planning Organization. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. 5 . Motion Re: Authorization to pursue purchase of additional lot located across from the Recreation Department. Mr. Boucher stated that Mr. Ronald McDevitt had indicated that he was willing to sell the subject lot to the City. Motion by Mayor Salamone, seconded by Mr. Porter to pursue the purchase of the additional lot located across from the Recreation Department. Mr. Kancilia asked that the motion contain a waiver of a requirement to obtain an appraisal since the expected purchase price would be less than $100, 000 and the lots adjacent to Mr. McDevitt's lots were recently appraised an appraisal of the subject property would not be necessary. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 19, 1993 Page 4 Motion by Mayor Salamone, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to amend the motion to provide for a waiver of the requirement to obtain an appraisal on the subject property. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. Motion carried on the main motion with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. 6 . Discussion Re: Current status of the passive recreation park on Columbia Drive. Mr. Boucher advised that the potential park property located on Columbia Drive had some problems and that it was not a desirable park location. Mayor Salamone questioned what type of soil contamination was present. She stated that the residents had asked for a basketball court or just a fenced-in area with benches or small tot playground equipment. Mr. Randels felt that the people were looking for a passive recreation park, but the residents felt strongly that a fenced play area was needed for the children of the area. He stated that there were 239 families with 87 school children on Columbia Drive. There was further discussion regarding the subject site. Mayor Salamone asked Mr. Boucher to further investigate the soil contamination and the cost for benches, fence around the property, or a basketball court. 7 . Monthly Activity Reports. No comments. 8 . City Manager's Report. Mr. Boucher asked for an add-on item relative to increased street lighting on AlA. Motion by Mayor Salamone, seconded by Mr. Porter to add an item to the agenda relative to approval of the installation of 18 street lights and 15 poles to be installed along AlA. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Randels to approve the installation and the costs associated with the installation of additional street lights and poles along AlA. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. DISCUSSION: 1. Mr. Kancilia advised that Mr. McCauley voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against the City. 2 . Mr. Kancilia stated that the motion for summary judgement in the Milliken case had been denied. 3 . Mr. Randels distributed information relative to Brevard County hiring financial consultants to conduct a survey of the costs associated with the proposed move of the government complex. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 19 , 1993 Page 5 4 . Mr. Randels questioned the status of the beach easements. Mr. Boucher stated that 37 letters were sent out and approximately half of the easements had been returned. Mayor Salamone asked that Mr. Boucher further pursue attaining the necessary signatures. 5. Mr. Randels spoke briefly regarding residents' concerns about helicopters landing at Royal Mansions. Mr. Kancilia would review regulations regarding helicopter landings in a residential area. 6. Mr. Randels stated that Brevard County had an excellent policy for evacuation before a hurricane, but that it did not have an after hurricane plan. He distributed information relative to a proposed emergency management plan for how to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane. 7 . Mr. Randels stated that the Adopt-a-Highway program for Atlantic Avenue was approved by Keep Brevard Beautiful and the County would pay for the cost of the signs ($343 . 00) . He stated that the Department of Transportation would provide the orange cones and vests for the volunteers. 8 . Mr. Randels stated that the beach area from Polk Avenue to Cherie Down Lane had been adopted as part of the Adopt-a-Shore program. 9 . Mr. Randels stated that the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department had answered 739 calls within the City and 180 within the Port during 1992 . 10. Mr. Porter stated that he had been scheduled to speak at the next meeting of the Canaveral Port Authority to review the erosion situation and the sewer expansion project and to thank the Port for its assistance with the transfer of sand to the City's beaches. He stated that the Port Authority had expressed some concern that his subject was not specific enough so he had removed himself from the agenda. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 : 32 P.M. Approved this 2nd day of February , 1993 . J y Salamone, MAYOR // „ ATTES r'� ?6 (2/2„._ Faith G. Miller, aITY CLERK