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Home My WebLink About03-16-1993 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1993 A Regular Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on March 16, 1993 , 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. ROLL CALL: Mayor Joy Salamone Present Mayor Pro Tem John Porter Present Councilmember Robert Abbott Present Councilmember Joan Calvert Present Councilmember Rocky Randels Present City Manager Bennett Boucher Present City Attorney John Kancilia Present City Clerk Faith Miller Present ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1. Regular Meeting of March 2 , 1993 . Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2 , 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. 2 . Special Meeting of March 16, 1993 . Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Randels to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 16, 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. Employee of the Quarter. Mr. Bennett Boucher, City Manager, introduced Mr. Stephen Baker who was a Class C Operator at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and presented him with the Employee of the Quarter award. 2 . Special Recognition Awards - Patriot's Day Parade. Mayor Salamone and Mayor Pro Tem Porter expressed their appreciation to the City's Recreation Department and the volunteers who assisted with the preparations for the Patriot's Day Parade. Mayor Salamone presented Certificate of Appreciation plaques to Mr. Gene Silkey, Royal Mansions, for his efforts and Kurt Ronstrom, Cape Canaveral Association of Businesses, for the Association's assistance with the Poster Contest at Capeview Elementary. Mrs. Nancy Hanson, Recreation Director, thanked the City staff and the community for their support of the Parade. PROCLAMATION: 1. Keep Brevard Beautiful Week - April 17 - 24 , 1993 . Mayor Salamone read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Rocky Randels. Mr. Randels explained the activities planned for Trash Bash Day including an Environmental Photo Contest scheduled for Saturday, April 17 , 1993 , and the Foil to Foliage Day at Merritt Square Mall scheduled on April 24 , 1993 . City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting March 16, 1993 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Ordinance No. 03-93 , Amending City's Code of Ordinances by Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 602 , entitled "Fireworks Regulations" , for second and final reading. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 602 , FIREWORKS REGULATIONS, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF FIREWORKS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF A PERMIT FOR A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS; PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE APPLICANT AND ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF A PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF OPERATORS; PROVIDING FOR INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE STORAGE OF MATERIALS; PROHIBITING HAZARDOUS OR DANGEROUS DISPLAYS; PROVIDING FOR ATTENDING FIREMEN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to adopt Ordinance No. 03-93 at second and final reading. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance No. 05-93 , Amending City's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 737 , Alcoholic Beverage Open Container Regulations, Section 737 . 03 , Definitions, to Amend the Definition of "Possession" , for first reading. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 737, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OPEN CONTAINER REGULATIONS, SECTION 737 . 03 , DEFINITIONS, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "POSSESSION" ; PROVIDING FOR A REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Mr. Randels, seconded by Mr. Porter to adopt Ordinance No. 05-93 at first reading. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. 2 . Ordinance No. 06-93 , Amending City's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 685 , Parking Regulations, Section 685. 06 , entitled "Penalties" to Revise the Amount Charged for Illegally Parking in a Handicapped Space, for first reading. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 685, PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 685 . 06, ENTITLED "PENALTIES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REVISE THE AMOUNT CHARGED FOR ILLEGALLY PARKING IN A HANDICAPPED SPACE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; BY REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Mr. Randels, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to adopt Ordinance No. 06-93 at first reading. Mr. Randels expressed his support of the ordinance and asked that the handicapped parking provision be City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting March 16, 1993 Page 3 enforced to its fullest potential. 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 . Resolution No. 93-05, appointing member to the Beautification Board. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BEAUTIFICATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Randels to adopt Resolution No. 93-05 inserting the name of Jacqueline Coates as the member of the Beautification 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. 4 . Resolution No. 93-06, appointing member to the Library Board. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Mr. Randels, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to adopt Resolution No. 93-06 to appoint Martha Crusey as a regular member and Mary Jenkins as an alternate member to the Library 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. 5 . Motion Re: Authorization for Mr. Don Arabian to represent the City at a meeting with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Tallahassee regarding stormwater management property. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Calvert to authorize Don Arabian to represent the City at a meeting with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Tallahassee regarding stormwater management property. There was discussion regarding which City official would be attending the meeting along with Mr. Arabian. Mr. Porter will attend the meeting as well. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Abbott, For; Councilwoman Calvert, For; Councilman Randels, For. 6. Monthly Activity Report. No comments. 7 . City Manager's Report. Mr. Boucher stated that he had attended meetings for the last two days with the engineers regarding the wetlands project. He requested that Council schedule a special meeting to discuss financing options (State Revolving Loan Program or Bonds) for the project. Council concurred to schedule a Special Council Meeting for Wednesday, March 24 , 1993 . Mr. Boucher advised that there would be kick-off meeting with DER on Thursday, March 25, 1993 , at 1: 30 P.M. in Orlando and he requested that Mr. Porter attend the meeting as it was within his area of interest. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting March 16, 1993 Page 4 Mr. Boucher stated that he anticipated receiving a 75% completed preliminary engineering report by April 2 , 1993 . DISCUSSION: 1. Mrs. Calvert felt that in recognition of the assistance provided by the Fire Department during the past weekend that the members of the Volunteer Department be included in the Volunteer Banquet scheduled for April 24 , 1993 . She stated that funds were available from the sale of the old fire truck. There was further discussion regarding whether or not it was appropriate to invite the Department members to the Banquet. Mr. Porter suggested asking Chief Sergeant as to which event the firefighters would prefer to attend, the Volunteer Banquet or the City Picnic. Mayor Salamone asked that Mr. Boucher contact Chief Sergeant regarding same. She stated that the fire and police personnel where to be included in the City's picnic. 2 . Mr. Porter asked that the next issue of the City's newsletter include an article relative to the improvement of the wastewater treatment plant to include the different options reviewed, potential costs of improvements, and the projected costs of the chosen option. 3 . Mayor Salamone asked that the information received from Jelly Bean Productions relative to recycling education be included on the next Council workshop agenda. 4 . Mr. Randels distributed information to Council from a workshop he attended regarding enclaves and briefly described the workshop and the unincorporated area between the City and Cocoa Beach. 5 . Mr. Randels stated that he had received complaints from residents regarding the lights and noise at Cape Sierra from the bungee jumping event. Mayor Salamone asked Mr. Boucher to remind Cape Sierra of the 11: 00 P.M. time limit and investigate the lighting problem. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8 : 15 P.M. Approved this 6th day of April , 1993 . ---- :- - _ - / /1 i 4_ �.1112°. Jo C.' *alamone, MA OR ATTEST: y i ,t J‘17 e44. , V _ aith G. Miller, , TY CLERK Lir . . 'tr .,a } ' C'40 RT. 1,`i