HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20211221CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Tuesday
December 21, 2021
6:00 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Raymond
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Kim Davis
Mickie Kellum
Wes Morrison
Angela Raymond
Don Willis
Others Present:
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Administrative/Financial Services Director
Capital Projects Director
Cultural + Community Affairs Director
Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Leisure Services Director
Public Works Services Director
Deputy City Clerk
Deputy Community and Economic Dev. Director
Deputy Finance Director
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Brevard County Sheriffs Office Commander
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Todd Morley
Anthony Garganese
Mia Goforth
John DeLeo
Jeff Ratliff
Molly Thomas
Melinda Huser
Gustavo Vergara
James Moore
Daniel LeFever
Zachary Eichholz
Candice Blake
Lisa Day
Byron Keck
Brett Lockhart
Scott Molyneaux
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Steven Stroud, resident, discussed concerns regarding the Florida
Department of Transportation State Road A1A Project Roundabout. City Manager Morley stated
Council Member Willis reached out to State Senator Debbie Mayfield and State Representative
Tyler Sirois for alternative solutions. Bill Hodge, property owner, requested the Council pass a
resolution to stop the Roundabout. Mayor Morrison expressed desire for a future Discussion Item
for a resolution.
Smaily Ochoa, business owner/tenant at 7404 Atlantic Avenue, discussed difficulties in finding a
place to relocate his business, not being able to move out of the building in one month, telling
City Manager Morley that he decided to stay and urged Council to expedite the lease process.
Gaspar Fernandez, property and business owner, discussed Agenda Item 12 (later renumbered as
Agenda Item 13 due to Add -On Consent Agenda Item 4) concerns regarding not being allowed to
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use another company for roll -off dumpsters as per the provision within the City's Solid Waste
Agreement with Waste Pro.
Mayor Morrison read an email dated December 19, 2021 from Patrick Campbell, resident,
regarding his desire to allow the public to attend City Meetings via two-way, virtual
communication.
Mayor Morrison announced the need for Council to consider an Add -On Agenda Item, Resolution
No. 2021-23, related to opioid litigation settlement. City Manager Morley stated the Item was
submitted in a timely manner by City Attorney Garganese and provided a brief summary. A
motion was made by Council Member Raymond, seconded by Council Member Davis, to
place the Add -On Item onto the Consent Agenda as Item 4. The motion passed 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS:
Interview Applicants for appointment to the Culture and Leisure Services Board. (Mike Truitt
and Angela Trulock): Mayor Morrison noted Mr. Truitt was not present. Ms. Trulock provided
background information and reasons for her desire to serve. The Council thanked Ms. Trulock.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Morrison removed Item 4.
1. Approve Minutes for November 16, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting.
2. Resolution No. 2021-22; appointing Members 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. (Mike Truitt and Angela Trulock)
3. Approve the First Addendum to the Piggyback Agreement for Professional Building
Department Services with Joe Payne, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to execute same.
4. Resolution No. 2021-23; authorizing the City of Cape Canaveral to join with the State of
Florida and other local governmental units as a participant in the Florida Memorandum of
Understanding and formal agreements implementing a unified plan for the allocation and
use of prospective settlement dollars from opioid related litigation; providing an effective
date. (ADD -ON ITEM)
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, seconded by Council Member Raymond, to
approve Consent Agenda Items 1, 2 and 3. The motion carried 5-0.
#4 City Attorney Garganese explained the Item. Discussion ensued and included how use of
the settlement money is limited to educational purposes to reduce addiction, support for the Item
and focusing more on health rather than the criminal side of the problem. Angela Trulock,
resident, shared how she lost her son to an opioid overdose. Council expressed condolences to
Ms. Trulock. A motion was made by Council Member Raymond, seconded by Council
Member Willis, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-23. The motion passed 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. Ordinance No. 43-2021; amending Chapter 74 of the City Code regarding parking
regulations on City owned or leased property; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent
ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the Code, severability and an effective date,
second reading: City Attorney Garganese read the title into the record and explained the Item.
The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. City
Attorney Garganese explained the Item. A motion was made by Council Member Raymond,
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seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, to adopt Ordinance No. 25-2021, at second reading.
The motion carried 5-0.
ITEMS FOR ACTION:
6. Approve the City Manager Performance Evaluation Form. Human Resources and Risk
Management Director Huser explained the Item. Discussion ensued and included how the current
form was used for many years and support for using the new form. Mayor Morrison stated his
desire to proceed with approval now, but will forward recommended changes to City Clerk
Goforth to share with Council and bring it back to Council prior to the next City Manager
Performance Evaluation. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, seconded by Council
Member Willis, to adopt the City Manager Performance Evaluation Form. The motion
carried 5-0.
Mayor Morrison recessed the meeting at 6:56 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
7. Reappoint City Planner Brenda Defoe-Surprenant as the City's Representative on the
Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) Technical Advisory Committee and
City resident Arlyn DeBlauw as the North Beaches Coalition Delegate on the SCTPO Citizens'
Advisory Committee: City Manager Morley explained the Item. Discussion ensued and included
support for both appointees being reappointed and praise for both never missing a meeting and
the crucial function both appointments play. A motion was made by Council Member
Raymond, seconded by Council Member Willis, to reappoint both Representatives to the
SCTPO Technical Advisory and Citizens' Advisory Committees. The motion carried 5-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
8. Golf cart ordinance in Cape Canaveral (Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum): Mayor
Pro Tem Kellum explained the Item and called for Council consensus to direct Staff to draft an
ordinance similar to that of the City of Cocoa Beach. Discussion ensued and included the success
of golf cart programs in other cities and pros and cons of allowing golf carts in the City. City
Attorney Garganese advised how a two-step process would first include an enabling ordinance
which creates the possibility of allowing the use of golf carts in the City and second designation
of roadways based on findings from local law enforcement and others. Brevard County Sheriff's
Office Commander Keck discussed regulations to consider, enforcement challenges with golf carts
on the beach and DUIs, and his recommendation/offer to reach out the City of Cocoa Beach to
gain feedback and statistical data. Discussion continued regarding implementation of the
program on a trial basis and how allowing golf carts to cross State Road A1A would require the
Florida Department of Transportation's consent. Mayor Morrison read the email comments from
Rod and Linda Hagen, residents, attached herewith. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Kellum, seconded by Council Member Willis, to direct Staff to draft an enabling ordinance
for golf carts in the City. The motion carried 5-0.
9. Dogs on the Beach (Submitted by Council Member Raymond): Council Member
Raymond explained the Item. Discussion ensued and included enforcement concerns, dogs
appear on the beach most nights, some dogs are leashed, the damaged City sign on Harrison
Avenue and desire for pet owners to be responsible and respectful of the law. Commander Keck
discussed how officers conduct random patrols, confirmed the response to the call on December
4, 2021 was delayed due to an event and will address the lag time between calls/action, complaints
and increase issuance of tickets. Discussion continued on the challenges of and need for
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enforcement of the ordinance, and suggested ways the City could message out the information
regarding allowing dogs and pets on the beach. Mayor Morrison read the email comment of Linda
Hagan, resident, attached herewith.
10. Time Management at Council Meetings (Submitted by Council Member Raymond):
Council Member Raymond explained the Item and expressed desire for adherence to the Council
Code of Conduct. Discussion ensued and included efficient public meetings, workshops prior to
each Regular City Council Meeting, the need for longer meetings at times, reminding each other
of Robert's Rules of Order when necessary and conducting Regular Meetings twice a month as a
way to shorten the length of meetings. City Attorney Garganese advised making a motion at this
time to conduct workshops prior to each Council Meeting is off topic from this Item, the topic can
be raised through another vehicle and reminded Council to move through Agenda Items one after
another to stay better organized. Discussion continued regarding workshop meetings prior to
regular meetings. Council reached consensus to call for a City Council Workshop Meeting only
when appropriate or needed, prior to Regular City Council Meetings. Mayor Morrison read email
comments from Rod and Linda Hagen, residents, and Patrick Campbell, resident, attached
herewith.
11. Discussion on limiting the City Council's ability to incur debt to fund projects that are
not defined as "critical infrastructure" as well as setting minimum standards to require a
minimum amount of community workshops prior to funding a project. (Submitted by Mayor
Morrison): Mayor Morrison explained the Item. Discussion ensued and included debt to fund
projects that are not defined as critical infrastructure, the definition of critical infrastructure,
whether debt should be approved by the voters, the public engagement process, internal controls,
the sufficient amount of meetings held in the past that include Budget Workshops and the
Visioning, low attendance at Council Workshops, and the hard work of Staff. Scott Holmes,
resident and property owner, discussed how debt is necessary, keeping debt in check and
importance of transparency. Mayor Morrison read email comments of Patrick Campbell, Linda
Hagen, Richard Woodland, Laurie Curtis and Bill and Sara Hodge, attached herewith. Discussion
concerns regarding putting limits on future City Councils, potential unintended consequences of
removing opportunities, limits on future items, material costs going up, deadline to submit ballot
referendums is a concern over a project or property that the citizens want, Council is elected to
do a job and move forward once an item is voted on, and pros and cons of holding workshops
prior to each Regular City Council Meeting. City Manager Morley discussed how the Annual City
Audit covers the health of City debt. Deputy Finance Director Blake confirmed the City's debt ratio
of eight percent. City Attorney Garganese cautioned Council on complications of the issue, not to
be circumspect, and how voter controls on debt service could hurt the City. Discussion ensued
regarding changing the City Charter through the petition process. A motion was made by Mayor
Morrison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, to direct Staff to come back with a proposed
ordinance requiring workshops, prior to taking on debt, to be considered at a future
meeting. The motion carried, as amended, 5-0. Discussion ensued regarding clarification on
the Motion and to have Staff come back with ideas for discussion first. A motion was made by
Mayor Morrison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, to amend the main motion by
removing the requirement for Staff to draft an ordinance and return with general terms
and ideas for discussion on workshops pertaining to debt. The motion carried 5-0.
12. Discussion on placing the Year -to -Date Monthly financial report in the Regular City
Council Meeting Agenda each month with no action needed by Council. Any transfers made in
the previous month would be provided. (Submitted by Mayor Morrison): Mayor Morrison
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explained the Item. Discussion ensued regarding this creates no extra work for Staff and it will be
the latest available report at time of creation of the Regular City Council Meeting Agenda creation.
Council reached consensus to place the latest Monthly Financials Report in the Regular City
Council Meeting Agenda Packet going forward.
13. Review a Provision in the Solid Waste Agreement and recently adopted Ordinance for
Dumpster Rentals within the City Limits. (Submitted by Mayor Morrison): Mayor Morrison
explained the Item and discussed the issue related to the property and business owner who spoke
under Public Participation, Gaspar Fernandez. Scott Holmes, resident and property owner,
discussed how construction contractors are authorized to use their own dumpsters, but not
residents and his opinion that citizens should be able to choose contractors. Platt Loftis, Waste
Pro Municipal Marketing Manager, addressed citizen issues, explained the services provided to
the City by Waste Pro and the financial impact changing the Contract would have on the rates.
Discussion ensued and included financial impacts, having Staff bring back a solution, the exclusive
provision regarding dumpsters by a previous Council, challenges brought about by the pandemic
including availability of labor, diesel fuel and the likelihood a rate adjustment will happen in each
municipality. City Manager Morley discussed a potential compromise and suggested Council
authorize that he work with all parties on a compliance process, looking at roll -off containers
under 20 cubic yards not subject to exclusion in the Waste Pro Contract; further discussion can
occur at a future Council meeting about vetting potential contractors for construction and
demolition debris services. Council reached consensus for Staff to provide an update at the
January Meeting.
14. Compensation for the City's elected officials: Mayor Morrison inquired if the Council
desired to discuss or postpone the Item. City Attorney Garganese advised Council on tabling an
item versus postponement. A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by
Council Member Raymond, to postpone the Item to the Regular City Council Meeting of
January 18, 2022. The motion carried 5-0.
INFORMATIONAL:
15. ProChamps Update: Discussion ensued and included concerns over ProChamps
performance for the City as contracted, complaints, and identification of homesteaded property
issues should be reported to the Brevard County Property Appraiser. City Attorney Garganese
cautioned Council on jumping to any conclusions regarding homesteaded properties. City
Manager Morley indicated Staff could bring this back once again for January with a representative
from the company to update the Council regarding the compilation of three-month data
collection. Discussion ensued regarding management of the contract and keeping the Item in
front of Council.
REPORTS: None.
Mayor Morrison thanked everyone and wished all a Merry Christmas.
ADJOURNMENT: The Meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
Mia Goforth, City Clerk
Wes Morrison, Mayor
SEAL
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
From: Wes Morrison
To: Mia Goforth
Cc: Daniel LeFever
Subject: Fwd: URGENT - City Council Agenda items
Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:09:16 AM
Here is the email below which was read into the record last night.
Wes Morrison
Mayor
City Hall Office
100 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
www.City0fCapeCanaveral.org
Begin forwarded message:
From: Linda Hagen <newlinda59@gmail.com>
Date: December 21, 2021 at 6:49:43 AM EST
To: Mickie Kellum <m.kellum@cityofcapecanaveral.org>, Kimberly Davis
<k.davis@cityofcapecanaveral.org>, Angela Raymond
<A.Raymond@cityofcapecanaveral.org>, Wes Morrison
<W.Morrison@cityofcapecanaveral.org>, Don Willis
<d.wllis@cityofcapecanaveral.org>
Subject: URGENT - City Council Agenda items
As a residents of Cape Canaveral here are our views on upcoming agenda
items:
No golf carts on the sidewalk. Carts must be licensed per Florida laws. No
drivers under legal licensing age per Florida law. No carts on the beach.
NO DOGS ON THE BEACH
Limit the city staff/council's ability to incur debt for non -critical
infrastructure projects. Hold public workshops to gain public knowledge
and consent. Urgent matters can be approved by a unanimous council vote
to avoid putting on the ballot.
Don't stifle our voices or council members' voices with time limits on the
council meetings.
Sincerely,
Linda & Rod Hagen
Linda Hagen
321-591-3265
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written
communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and
employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless
otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you
do not want your email address released in response to a public -records request,
do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or
in writing.
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or
received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the
public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email
addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a
public -records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office
by phone or in writing.
From: Pat Campbell <patrickcampbell@cfl.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 20219:39 PM
To: Mia Goforth <M.Goforth@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Wes Morrison <W.Morrison@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Todd Morley
<T.Morley@cityofcapecanaveral.org>
Subject: Public comments for the December 21st Council Meeting
Please read my comments into the record.
Public Comments for the December 21st City Council Meeting
General Comments
I would like the City to reestablish the ability to virtually attend and participate in City meetings. There are people like me with various health
issues and concerns that prevent in person attendance without incurring significant risk. The arguments presented by City leadership, "it is
too expensive" and "not enough participation" is just not the case. It is not expensive given the annual price communicated by City leadership
was less than $5000. "Not enough participation", is a flawed and misdirected excuse. It is the job of City leadership to expand public
participation in any way possible. Virtual attendance must be in place and well communicated and participation will increase.
Agenda Item 4
I do not believe the city parking ordinances require change and certainly do not need nor do I support language that places unquestioned
authority in a single individual, City Manager. I also believe the primary motive of this ordinance change is to provide the structure needed
for the implementation of paid parking/metered parking in the city. I am asking the Council to stop this covert assault on the citizens of Cape
Canaveral. Let all citizens know, in a formal way, information mailers, flyers at our local businesses or other effective bulk notification
processes what you are doing. Get comprehensive and conclusive data that shows the desires of the majority of citizens. Please stop this
puzzle pieces tactic of implementing the "initiatives" generated behind the closed doors of City Hall. This ordinance change is not needed.
Please explain what this change provides that is not already available.
Sec. 74-56.6 — Parking on City Owned or Leased Property.
(a) Whenever the city manager shall determine that the orderly: efficient conduct of
the city's business or public safety requires that parking or standing of vehicles on city owned or
leased property be prohibited, limited or restricted, the city manager shall have the power and
authority to order signs to be erected or posted, and to install and have maintained parking space
markings, indicating that the parking of vehicles is thus prohibited, limited or restricted,
(b) The prohibitions, limitations or restrictions authorized by this section may include,
but not be limited to. establishing designated or prohibited parking spaces, establishing tow.
zones, requiring city issued decals affixed to a vehicle. limiting parkins to certain days and hours,
limiting the size of vehicles. requiring directional parking, establishing loading zones and
enforcing any ordinance, rule or regulation adopted by the city council.
(c) When signs or parking space markings are in place, giving notice of such
prohibition, limitation or restriction authorized hereunder, no person shall oark or stand any
vehicle contrary to the directions or provisions of such signs or parking space markings.
From: Pat Campbell <patrickcampbell@cfl.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2021 9:39 PM
To: Mia Goforth <M.Goforth@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Wes Morrison <W.Morrison@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Todd Morley
<T.Morley@cityofcapecanaveral.org>
Subject: Public comments for the December 21st Council Meeting
Agenda Item 9
There is nothing new or unique in the management of Cape Canaveral Council meetings. In general, any discussion, any city that desires to
streamline administrative functions like meetings ultimately end up with the same targets:
• Limit public comment during high attendance meetings
• Limit Council Member discussion
• Limit repetition of praise and agreement between Councilmembers
• Adhere to the agenda order
• Establish time limits for agenda items
• Limit presentation/ceremonies
• Meet more than once a week
• Call for a "point of order" after discussion has gone longer than 30 minutes to force vote or table the issue
• Increase use of City Council/citizen Committees to hear public comment
For citizens, a Council meeting is one of the few opportunities to hear and interact with our representatives to understand their positions.
We depend on council members being well versed on the topics, have an understanding of citizen desires and be prepared to make an
informed decision. This should not be assigned an arbitrary time limit.
Public comment should be expanded, not limited.
Council members should be incentivized to properly prepare for the discussions and the incentive should be that they are paid for the time
used to prepare. The current salary structure does not provide an acceptable compensation for time required to do their duties satisfactorily.
There should be willingness to have more than one meeting a month when the volume and complexities of the agenda warrants it.
A 30 minute point of order seems reasonable and Council Members wanting additional discussion can vote to table the issue to allow
additional research.
Agenda Item 10
In addition to the recommendations included in this agenda item I would like to see language that requires public approval, a vote, for any
single City expenditure exceeding a certain amount, say $750,000.
I would also like the City to consider participatory budgeting. Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process through which community
members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. Participatory Budgeting will help directly involve residents in the budgeting
and City -building process, foster civic engagement and community spirit, and help ensure that the City's Plans reflect the priorities of Cape
Canaveral residents.
Agenda Item 13
Thank you for placing my concern about the inadequate compensation of the Mayor and Council on this month's agenda. I would also like to
request a review of City Employee's salaries, with the exception of leadership, be done. I don't believe the current compensation of about 30
percent of the city's employees is reflective of the present market conditions and the previous escalation percentages have failed to provide
some of our city employees a living wage. My choice of words, living wage is important. Living wage is the amount an individual in a
household must earn to support his or herself and their family. The concept of the arbitrary and outdated standard escalation percent,
around 3 percent, simply ensures many of our city's employees fall behind more every year.
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape
Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under
Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public -records
request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing.
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape
Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under
Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public -records
request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing.
From: timelessfaysCalhotmail.com
To: City Clerk
Subject: 12-21 meeting comment
Date: Monday, December 20, 2021 11:06:31 PM
I may not be able to attend the 12-21-2021 meeting but would like the following comment
brought to the attention of council members;
In view of the substantial debt increase placed upon the citizens of Cape Canaveral by
previous city councils for the purpose of non essential large capital improvements, the current
process of approval should be examined closely by this council. I hope some kind of capital
improvement deficit spending firewall can be adopted that will force future large non essential
capital projects above a set dollar amount be voted on by the citizens.
Richard Woodland
302 Pierce Ave
Sent from Universal Email App for Android
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or
received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the
public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email
addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a
public -records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office
by phone or in writing.
From: Wes Morrison
To: Mia Goforth
Cc: Daniel LeFever
Subject: Fwd: Public Comment in Support of Proposed Ordinance to Limit City Council"s Ability to Take on Debt to Fund
Non -Critical Infrastructure Projects
Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:11:06 AM
Another email read into the record
Wes Morrison
Mayor
City Hall Office
100 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
www.City0fCapeCanaveral.org
Begin forwarded message:
From: laurie@1620associates.com
Date: December 20, 2021 at 3:24:31 PM EST
To: CouncilMembers<CouncilMembers@cityofcapecanaveral.org>
Subject: Public Comment in Support of Proposed Ordinance to Limit City
Council's Ability to Take on Debt to Fund Non -Critical Infrastructure
Projects
Dear Mayor Morrison and Members of the City Council,
I write in support of the proposal offered by Mayor Wes Morrison to offer residents
more input into the process of approving debt for non -critical infrastructure projects
such as the proposed Promenade project. I oppose the Promenade project as it
represents a wasteful expenditure of public funds to go into debt for an unnecessary
project that is both inflated in cost and will destroy several local small businesses. It is
time for our city to carefully prioritize critical spending "needs" rather than just funding
spending "wants" that put us further info debt. There will always be many appealing
projects looking to be funded, and we as a city need to take a more fiscally -responsible
look at how we balance needs and wants. Also, the Promenade project in particular
represents a huge cost to the city to benefit one property owner who is asking an
inflated price. It will force long-time city businesses out of their locations by the hands
of the city to whom they have paid taxes.
As a resident of Cape Canaveral, I respectfully request that you support Mayor
Morrison's proposal to allow greater citizen input into the approval process for these
expenditures so that projects are prioritized based on immediate need rather than a
long-term desired items list. The city has many urgent needs which should be
addressed before purchasing the Promenade and forcing small business owners to
leave their location and potentially the city itself. I don't think the city should try to put
small businesses out of business for an expensive and unneeded park project. Thank
you for your consideration of my comments and the comments of other residents who
are concerned about runaway spending and borrowing and about protecting the small
businesses located in our city.
Respectfully,
Laurie Curtis
Laurie Klotzbach Curtis
8914 Puerto Del Rio Drive #203
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
508-479-8034 (cell)
Iaurie@1620associates.com (email)
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written
communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and
employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless
otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you
do not want your email address released in response to a public -records request,
do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or
in writing.
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or
received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the
public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email
addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a
public -records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office
by phone or in writing.
From: Wes Morrison
To: Mia Goforth
Cc: Daniel LeFever
Subject: Fwd: We support Agenda Item #10 on the December 21, 2012 City Council Meeting Agenda
Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:10:15 AM
This was read into the record last night as well.
Wes Morrison
Mayor
City Hall Office
100 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
www.City0fCapeCanaveral.org
Begin forwarded message:
From: sarah hodge <hodge_sarah@yahoo.com>
Date: December 20, 2021 at 4:50:42 PM EST
To: CouncilMembers<CouncilMembers@cityofcapecanaveral.org>
Subject: We support Agenda Item #10 on the December 21, 2012 City
Council Meeting Agenda
Mayor Morrison and City Council Members,
We hope that the Council will support Item #10 on the Agenda by Mayor
Morrison. Many of the taxpayers are concerned that if the City keeps spending
the way they have, a lot of people will not be able to afford to live here. When
they say we have plenty of money and can afford the $8+ Million Multi
Generational Facility with it being funded by CRA Funds this is not true. It is a
matching fund that gives 50% of the funding with our taxes paying the rest of the
cost of the building. The CRA Is not funding for maintenance, insurance, utility,
heat and air conditioning bills (which will be huge for a 23,300 sq. ft . Building),
luxury gym equipment, furnishings, and additional staff. They will have to charge
fees (which the City has not told us the amount yet). The original plan was
18,000 sq. ft., then the City decided to change it to 23,330 sq. ft. The Community
Center in Viera is 18,000 sq. ft. that serves the huge area of Viera. Why did you
build such a huge Multi Generational Facility for a 1.9 sq. mile City? Is it for
tourists? Some of the taxpayers will not be able to afford these fees so ,therefore,
there will not be much raised from the fees. The YMCA in Cocoa had to close
and they were only charged a dollar a year for the building rent from the College.
We do believe that there should be a Recreation Building for our youth and
others, just not something this huge and expensive. It is already done, so we will
have to pay for it with increased taxes, but something must be done to control
anything in the future except needed expenses especially at this economic time.
The Promenade Project should be stopped until the people that will pay the taxes
vote on it. It is unusual for a mortgage company to loan more than the appraised
value with a low interest rate. It might be because they are guaranteed
repayment because the taxpayers are on the hook for it . It was said this "was a
good investment ". The City contracted to pay approximately $200,000 over the
appraised value. The Seller paid approximately $200,000 less only one year
before. Why would the City want evict the paying tenants to tear down the
commercial building on this property that also generates real estate taxes from
the owner for a small park on A1A with gas fumes and it will also be dangerous
for children to play in. Our City should be concerned about CRA Funding in the
future, if the City continues to spend it on luxury amenities instead of needed
projects!
OUR FAMILY WANTS MORE FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY IN OUR CITY GOVERNMENT SPENDING?
Thank You for your consideration of this matter!
William and Sarah Hodge
369 Coral Drive - Cape Canaveral, FL. 32920 (second home)
390 Sanders Lane - Merritt Island, FL. 32953
Email addresses:
billhodge@juno.com
hodge_sarah@yahoo.com
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written
communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and
employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless
otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you
do not want your email address released in response to a public -records request,
do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or
in writing.
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or
received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the
public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email
addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a
public -records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office
by phone or in writing.