HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11-20-2018CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
November 20, 2018
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 5:55 PM. Council Member Randels
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:
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Eick
City Clerk Mia Goforth
Community Development Director David Dickey
Community Services Director Joshua Surprenant
Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo
Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff
Economic Development Director Todd Morley
Executive Assistant to the City.Manager Lisa Day
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander Linda Moros
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Deputy Susanne Ravn
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Aleprete
Canaveral Fire Rescue Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal John Cunningham
OATH OF OFFICE: Assistant City Attorney Eick administered the Oath of Office to Mayor
Hoog. Mayor Hoog thanked the residents of Cape Canaveral.
SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM: Mayor Hoog opened the floor for nominations. A
motion was made by Council Member Raymond, seconded by Council Member Randels, to
nominate Mike Brown for Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pro Tem Brown accepted the honor to serve
a second term. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: John Benton expressed concerns regarding a request to reduce
fines related to an Order authorized by the Code Enforcement Board on June 19, 2014.
PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS:
Interview Applicant for appointment to the Culture and Leisure Services Board. (Barbara A.
McPeek): Assistant City Attorney Eick confirmed information on Ms.McPeek's application to be
City of Cape Canaveral,Florida
City Council Regular Meeting
November 20,2018
Page 2 of 3
true and correct.Ms.McPeek shared reasons for her desire to serve. Council addressed and thanked
Ms. McPeek for serving the community.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hoog inquired if any items needed to be removed for discussion.
No items were removed.
1. Approve Minutes for October 2, 2018 Special and October 16, 2018 Regular City Council
Meetings.
2. Resolution No. 2018-18; appointing a member to the Culture and Leisure Services Board
of the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions,
severability and an effective date. (Barbara A. McPeek)
3. Resolution No. 2018-19; reappointing a member to the Business and Economic
Development Board of the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent
resolutions, severability and a retroactive effective date. (Ron Foleno)
4. Approve the Proposed 2019 City Council Regular and Tentative Budget Meeting Schedule.
5. Reappoint Council Member Rocky Randels as the Voting Delegate to the Space Coast
Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) Governing Board, representing the North
Beaches Coalition (NBC) of Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach; reappoint Economic
Development Director Todd Morley as Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Member; and
appoint City resident Arlyn DeBlauw as Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) Member.
A motion was made by Council Member Randels, seconded by Council Member Raymond,
for approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6. Ordinance No. 10-2018; adopting amendments to the Annual General Fund, Special
Revenue Funds, Agency Fund, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds and Enterprise Capital
Fund Budgets for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2017, and ending September 30, 2018;
providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions and an effective date,
second reading: Assistant City Attorney Eick read the title into the record. Council discussion
included the purpose, background and annual nature of the Ordinance. A motion was made by
Council Member Randels, seconded by Council Member Raymond, for approval of
Ordinance No. 10-2018 at second reading. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no
comment, the Public Hearing was closed. The motion carried 5-0.
REPORTS:
Mayor Hoog welcomed and thanked appointees DeBlauw, McPeek and Foleno.
Council Member Raymond thanked Mayor Hoog for his work as Mayor, discussed various items
including the"Code Enforcement 101"Community Outreach Session,Trunk or Treat,Space Coast
Art Festival, Community Garden, Friday Fest, Rockledge Regional Medical Center unveiling,
Space Coast League of Cities board of directors and regular meetings in Titusville,Florida League
City of Cape Canaveral,Florida
City Council Regular Meeting
November 20,2018
Page 3 of 3
of Cities board of directors and transportation policy meetings in Lake Buena Vista; and read an
original limerick in honor of Community Development Director Dickey.
Council Member Randels discussed his efforts as Chair of the Space Coast Area Transit
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, new busses and routes without enough drivers,
Space Coast Area Transit Annual Operating Report,the Indian River oversight committee needing
volunteers and a resident's complaint regarding peacock population growth and leaving food out
for feral cats.
Council Member Morrison congratulated Mayor Hoog and Mayor Pro Tem Brown, thanked Mr.
DeBlauw,urged citizens to reach out to newly-elected officials at all levels, discussed the State of
the Port presentation, attendance at the Community Outreach Session, continued need for
improvements to State Road A1A, thanked Council Member Randels for his efforts with Space
Coast Area Transit, highlighted Cape View Elementary School's Veterans Day presentation,
Indian River Lagoon updates, participation in Trunk or Treat, peacocks in the City and wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown congratulated Mayor Hoog, complimented the Space Coast Art Festival,
discussed the Veterans Day breakfast at Cape View Elementary, Movie in the Park success,
thanked Culture and Leisure Services for their support of Little League and urged everyone to
drive carefully and be safe during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Mayor Hoog discussed attendance at Space Coast League of Cities and Florida League of Cities
meetings, Community Redevelopment Agencies prioritization, the commissioning of the USS
Indiana at Port Canaveral, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and thanked Staff, Brevard
County Sheriffs Office and Canaveral Fire Rescue.
Commander Moros discussed Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Canaveral Fire Rescue
partnering to provide residents and families Thanksgiving dinners and encouraged use of
designated drivers during the holidays.
Community Development Director Dickey announced a Resiliency Workshop to take place on
November 29, 2018 at the Library, hosted by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.
Gil Livingston, Ocean Woods resident, discussed strategies for dealing with peacock populations
based on his experiences elsewhere with Canadian geese.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM.
Bob Hoog, Mayor
Mia Goforth, CMC, City Clerk
Seal of Cape Canaveral, Florida