HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-26-1996 WorkshopCITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
ORGANIZATIONAL WORKSHOP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 1996
A Organizational Workshop Meeting of the Community Appearance Board of
the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, was held on September 26, 1 996 at the
City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting
was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by City Attorney Kohn Bennett.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jovan Barzellato
Karen Hayes
Vickilyn Shea
Richard Treverton
MEMBERS ABSENT
Nadena Easler
OTHERS PRESENT
Leo Nicholas Council Member
Marilyn Rigerman Ad Hoc Committee Member
Kohn Bennett City Attorney
G. J. Moran Building Official
Roy Cowell City Engineer
Susan Chapman Secretary
City staff and each Board member introduced themselves.
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Kohn Bennett, City Attorney Re: Overview of Board Procedures
Mr. Bennett gave an overview and briefed the Board regarding the Florida
Sunshine Laws; Ex Parte Communications; Roberts Rules of Order; Quasi
Judicial; Staff Reports and Recommendations; Voting Conflicts of Interest;
and Vested Property Rights.
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Mr. Bennett suggested that the Board members become familiar with Roberts
Rules of Order (available at any public library or book store). He advised that
the Board was considered Quasi Judicial and should base their findings on
competent substantial evidence (i.e. staff reports & recommendations;
consistencies with surrounding areas, etc.) and not based on personal likings.
He added that the Board could table a request, only one time, to ask for more
creativity (i.e. design/appearance/style/color etc.)
2. G. J. "Whitey" Moran, Building Official Re: Review of Level 1 and
Level II Applications.
Mr. Moran advised that compliance of technical rules and regulations was the
job of the Building Official. He explained that any issuels) pertaining to same
would be addressed prior to the request being agended. He advised that the
Board would only be considering requests for modifications/additions to
existing structures and new construction.
Mr. Cowell, City Engineer went over his resume' and work experience. He
advised that he would not be making recommendations to the Board, but
rather, voicing his opinion for each request.
Mrs. Rigerman, Ad Hoc Committee Member, suggested that when the Board
is reviewing a request, they should consider how it looks by appearance and
colors, and is it an improvement and good for the neighborhood/city.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility of requiring permits for painting
exteriors and adopting an ordinance to only allow certain colors.
3. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
The Board members each gave their personal backgrounds and work
experiences.
Nomination by Mr. Treverton, seconded by Mr. Barzellato to nominate Ms.
Hayes as Chairperson. Ms. Hayes accepted the nomination. There being no
other nominations, the Secretary called the roll. Vote on the nomination
carried unanimously.
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Nomination by Mr. Treverton, seconded by Ms. Shea to nominate Mr.
Barzellato as Vice Chairperson. Mr. Barzellato accepted the nomination.
There being no other nominations, the Secretary called the roll. Vote on the
nomination carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Moran advised that the Board would not be considering any requests
until the 1st meeting in November. Discussion followed. After discussion,
the Board concluded to schedule workshop meetings for October 7th and
21st to discuss and create guidelines for the Board to follow when
considering requests and any other issues that may need to be discussed.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Approved on this 7th day of OCTOBER , 1996.
Karen Hayes
Karen A. Hayes, Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary