HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-04-2018 Special CAPE CANAVERAL SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
September 4, 2018
5:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 5:30 PM. Council Member
Morrison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown
Mayor Bob Hoog
Council Member Wes Morrison
Council Member Rocky Randels
Council Member Angela Raymond
Others Present:
City Manager David L. Greene
City Attorney Anthony Garganese
City Clerk Mia Goforth
Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo
Community Development Director David Dickey
Community Engagement/Deputy Public Works Services Director Joshua Surprenant
Culture& Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara
Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff
Economic Development Director Todd Morley
Public Works Services Director Debra Holliday
Financial Services Deputy Director Melinda Huser
Human Resources/Risk Management Director Jane Ross
Deputy City Clerk Daniel LeFever
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander Linda Moros
Canaveral Fire Rescue Chief Dave Sargeant
Canaveral Fire Rescue Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal John Cunningham
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Ross McCluney, 219 Johnson Avenue, stated he was representing
resident Ray Osborne and inquired if funds were budgeted to support efforts related to resiliency,
public forums and the Study being conducted by the East Central Florida Regional Planning
Council on behalf of the City and others agencies. Mayor Hoog referred to a variety of related
budgeted items pointing out all of which were explained to Mr. Osborne at the last Budget
Workshop Meeting.
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Pennie Zuercher, 8657 Villanova Drive, explained how debt service works related to capital costs
for government construction projects and how operation and maintenance costs would never
impact debt service because those are future estimated costs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Resolution No.2018-11;adopting a tentative millage rate for the levy of Ad Valorem Taxes
for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 on all taxable property located within the City of Cape Canaveral,
Brevard County, Florida; providing for an effective date: Council discussion ensued and included
clarification regarding the police education fund and officer issued citations throughout the State,
clarification regarding the operation and maintenance cost estimates for the Multi-Generational
Facility project, reasons for not supporting the proposed Budget, priorities regarding walking and
biking, increasing Code Enforcement Staff versus appointing a magistrate, improving
communication, long-term debt, funding for amenities such as the CAPE Center,the Indian River
Lagoon issues effects on all cities, the parks, schools and the public interest in making property
values rise, speaking for projects and then voting against them, taking advantage of low interest
rates for City improvements, efforts to clean up blight in the City, increased quality of life in the
City and the desire to move forward with the proposed Budget. City Attorney Garganese read the
title into the record, explained the item and stated a motion would be in order. The Public Hearing
was opened. Ross McCluney, resident, asked for a ratio of the debt to the total proposed Annual
Budget. Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo responded. Mr. McCluney spoke
in favor of the proposed Budget. Geoffrey Zuercher, 8657 Villanova Drive, inquired how long
both Mayor Hoog and City Manager Greene have been involved with the City of Cape Canaveral
and about their opinions on the health of the Budget now and going forward. Both Officials
provided personal information and professional opinions regarding the Budget. City Manager
Greene commented how the City survived two hurricanes in one fiscal year and finishing the year
in good financial condition. Mr.Zuercher asserted the amount of debt in order to take on the Multi-
Generational Facility project is reasonable, not a burden and will be an asset to the City and future
generations.Ray Osborne, 209 Holman Road,requested information regarding climate change and
if there will be any funds in the Budget to address rising seas and salt intrusion. The Public Hearing
was closed. Discussion ensued and included concerns over the health of the Indian River Lagoon,
the health of the City sidewalks and walkability, the death rates on State Road A1 A, Code
Enforcement, disagreements over what the citizens want such as the CAPE Center project and
whether the Budget is being addressed proportionally, how Council Members do not agree on
everything, the necessity of upgrades in order to keep people in the City and those being part of
the Visioning, Staff success in reducing the Millage Rate, sustainability information provided by
Community Engagement Director Surprenant including the City Comprehensive Plan having been
updated in 2017 with the Coastal Management Element, the number of municipal and other
agencies participating in the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Regional Resiliency
Action Plan study and efforts after completion to identify and fund what the City needs, the
stormwater and wastewater projects that address sustainability in the proposed Budget, how few
people attend the Action Plan open meetings and encouraged everyone attend the City Community
Brainstorms. Discussion continued regarding priorities such as the Lagoon, climate change,baffle
boxes, State Road A1A and Council desire to do what is best for future generations.A motion was
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made by Council Member Randels and seconded by Council Member Raymond to adopt
Resolution No. 2018-11. The motion carried 5-0.
2. Ordinance No. 08-2018; adopting the Annual General Fund, Wastewater Enterprise Fund,
Stormwater Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Capital Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Project
Funds and Agency Fund Budgets for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending
September 30, 2019; providing for an effective date, first reading: City Attorney Garganese read
the title into the record and explained the Item. The Public Hearing was opened. Pennie Zuercher,
resident, spoke in favor of Capital projects in the proposed Budget,how the majority of sidewalks
are in very good walkable shape with room for improvement and thanked the Council. The Public
Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Randels and seconded by
Council Member Raymond for adoption of Ordinance No. 08-2018, at first reading. The
motion carried 4-1,with Council Member Morrison voting against.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 6:18 PM.
Mia Goforth, CMC, City Clerk Bob Hoog, Mayor
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