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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-20-2010 RegularCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY July 20, 2010 7:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 P.M. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Bob Hoog Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Council Member Shannon Roberts Council Member Betty Walsh Others Present City Manager David L. Greene Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre Recreation Director Robert Lefever Public Works Director Walter Bandish Assistant Public Works Director Jeff Ratliff Building Official Todd Morley City Treasurer Andrea Bowers Brevard County Sheriff Cmdr. Alan Moros Assistant Fire Chief John Cunningham City Clerk Angela Apperson PRESENTATION: Brevard Countv Historical Commission — Historical Landmark Program as presented by Commission Chairman Joe Morgan Mr. Morgan explained his history in the area. He noted there are twelve members of the Brevard County Historical Commission appointees and presented the City with three volumes of the History of Brevard County. Mr. Morgan made reference to the documents he presented, which included the Historic Brevard Landmark Guide and the Journal of the Brevard County Historical Commission. Mr. Morgan noted the closing of the Historical Commission Office and urged Council Members to contact the County Commission and request funding for the continued operation of the facility. Mr. Ray Osborne noted the Tourist Development Council's City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 20, 2010 Page 2 of 6 contribution to the marker program. Ms. Dianne Marcum asked what will happen to the artifacts that are owned by the Historical Commission, to which Mr. Morgan indicated they will be boxed and maintained. Mayor Randels indicated he will continue to do what he can do to find a new home for the artifacts. Brevard County Sheriff's Office — Deputy of the Month for May and June 2010: Commander Moros presented Deputy Alex Sorkin with a plaque of appreciation as May's Deputy of the Month. He Presented Deputy Kristen Fettes with a plaque of appreciation as June's Deputy of the Month. REPORTS: City Historian Ray Osborne related to the Historical Preservation of the Log Cabin located at 122 Oak Lane Mr. Osborne explained how he located the historical properties within Cape Canaveral. He reviewed the specifics of the log cabin located at 122 Oak Lane; the costs to move the cabin either to a location in Cape Canaveral or a location in Titusville; a possibility of executing a lease /purchase with the property owner. Discussion ensued. A consensus was reached to have a future agenda item for discussion and Mr. Osborne is to give recommendation on sites; the cost for purchase of the existing property with cabin; the square footage, arranging a time when Council Members could look inside and information on Historical Preservation Grants. Mr. Osborne noted some sections of the comprehensive plan outlining historical preservation. Mr. Joe Morgan indicated the State does have some limited funding. Business & Cultural Development Board Report Ms. Joann Muncey, Board Chair, noted the success of the Meet and Greet for the Business Owner's that was held Monday July 19, 2010. City Attorney: Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre requested an Attorney Client session for the Royal Mansions Litigation. Discussion ensued regarding a date for the session. Discussion ensued and included the need to move the meetings previously scheduled for August 3 rd due to the National Night Out and the need for advertisement of the EAR based amendment ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Roberts, to move the council meetings, both workshop and regular meetings to August 2 nd . The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. A consensus was reached to have the Attorney Client Session at 4:30 p.m. on August 2, 2010. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: • Mr. Mike Anderson expressed his understanding of events surrounding beach vending sales by Mr. Patty. He urged the City to continue to allow the sales within the City Limits. Discussion ensued. Assistant City Attorney Latorre indicated the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 20, 2010 Page 3 of 6 City Attorney's Office stands behind the prior opinion and indicated a supplemental opinion will be forthcoming on the subject. Mrs. Rhonda Anderson was granted an opportunity to give input on the subject. Mr. Robert Grumieaux, Mr. Doug Gray and Mr. Patty also submitted Speaker Recognition Slips. A consensus was reached to have an agenda item at a future meeting to further discuss this subject. • John Anderson noted activities in Corpus Christi, Texas where historical structures have been moved to a central location and are used by civic organizations to operate their activities. He further explained that the civic organizations maintain a historical area in each structure for the general public to view as well as provide for general maintenance of the facilities. • Ms. Joyce Hamilton expressed that City Businesses who attended the Meet and Greet, left with an impression the event was a general Chamber of Commerce event. She felt the businesses needed to know the event last evening was a local focus program for Cape Canaveral. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Randels noted item number three will be removed from the agenda; an item will be added regarding the National Night Out and inquired if any items are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Council Member Hoog asked for items four and five to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Council Member Walsh asked for item one to be pulled for a correction. Council Member Roberts asked for item six to be pulled for discussion. 1. Approve Minutes for City Council Meeting of April 6, 2010. 2. Award Bid No. 2010 -03, Renovation of the Canaveral Precinct, to Trade Wind Builders in the amount of $142,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for same; waive the Building Permit Fees; approve $83,350.00 for materials, which includes the window option, to be purchased by the City and contingency; approve the lease agreement for temporary office space at 110 Polk Ave., Units 1, 6 & 7 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for same, with rent and utilities being estimated at $13,575.00. Approve transfer from reserve in the amount of $238,950.00. 3. Approve the selection of James Moore & Co. P.L. as Independent Auditor and authorize execution of the Engagement Letter. 4. Approve Change Order No. 2 from Brewer Paving & Development, Inc. for the Ridgewood Avenue Improvements Project in the amount of $52,649.36. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 20, 2010 Page 4 of 6 5. Transit Shelters /Benches Project — Approve surveying of transit stops along State Road A1A to Stottler Stagg & Associates (SSA) in the amount of $6,325.00. 6. Transit Shelters /Benches Project — Approve construction of concrete pads and installation of transit shelters /benches /trash cans to Atlantic Development of Cocoa Inc. in the amount of $69,500.00. 7. Approve the use of $1975.00 in contingency funds for painting the interior of four (4) racquetball courts. 8. Appoint David Greene as the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Member to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO), representing the City of Cape Canaveral. 9. Approve Fee Waiver for the City of Cape Canaveral National Night Out on August 3, 2010. (This item was added to the agenda at the meeting) A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hoog, to approve the remaining four items. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. #1. Council Member Walsh noted the need for a correction on page six. Innovation Concepts should be Innovation HR. A motion was made by Ms. Walsh and seconded by Ms. Roberts, to approve item number one (1), on the Consent Agenda with the correction on page six. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. #4. Council Member Hoog raised objection to the additional payments. He felt many of these items should have been caught prior to construction. Discussion ensued. A consensus was reached for item number four to be re- worked by staff and presented at another meeting. #5. Council Member Hoog expressed his concerns over past projects running over budget and questioned whether a future change order would be needed for this project. Assistant Public Works Director Jeff Ratliff indicated there would not be a change order, as the surveyor has been to each location prior to making the proposal. Discussion ensued as to the scope of work, the need to include master project planning to show how this piece fits into the entire project; that SCAT will have an additional walk through tomorrow; that the City knows where the right of way is on the City Streets and a survey isn't needed; that the project will be completed in September 2010. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 20, 2010 Page 5 of 6 A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Walsh, for approval of Consent Agenda item number five (5). The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. #6. Jeff Ratliff responded to questions. The discussion included the need to ensure additional money is not needed for detectable warning surfaces or additional concrete; and the need for complete project planning. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos, for approval of Consent Agenda item six (6) as presented. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. REPORTS: 10. Council: Council Member How • Mr. Hoog inquired regarding the paperwork for the demolition of the structure at 6395 N. Atlantic Avenue. Assistant City Attorney Latorre indicated the required contacts with the other attorneys involved have been completed and the documents should be filed this week. C W Mayor Pro Tem Petsos • Mr. Petsos noted that parking in the right -of -way along Ridgewood Avenue still needs to be addressed. Ms. Latorre indicated she is working on the ordinance. Council Members Petsos and Hoog requested the ordinance contain a requirement for pedestrians and bicyclists to use the multi -use path rather than be in the roadway. • Mr. Petsos acknowledged the work being done to obtain cost estimates for a sidewalk along North Atlantic Avenue to the port. He requested the work be done on an assessment basis, so the property owner will pay for the improvements. • Mr. Petsos expressed his concerns related to garbage carts that are staying at the side of the road rather than being moved back to the house and out of sight. Council Member Roberts • Ms. Roberts indicated she has contacted Port Commissioner Mac McLouth and Rosalind Harvey, Communications Director to see when they could speak at a meeting. • Ms. Roberts asked if there has been additional Visioning Implementation Planning. Mr. Greene requested Council grant him time to get his arms around all projects that have been around for a long time and have not been completed, as well as to have a period of introspection before the City moves forward with additional items. Ms. Roberts asked that focus be placed on minutes from the most recent Regular Council Meeting and tracking action items from the Council Meetings. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 20, 2010 Page 6 of 6 Council Member Walsh • Ms. Walsh asked when the Council will receive a report from Brevard Cultural Alliance on the Art of Sand. Ms. Apperson indicated Director Shellie Williams resigned and Ms. McIntire is working with BCA for a presentation at the Business and Cultural Development Board meeting. The Board will then give the City Council an update. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 9:01 P.M. Rocky Randels, MAYOR Angela M. 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