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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-03-2007 RegularCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX I I I Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY July 3, 2007 7 :00 PM MINUTES CALL To ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Council Member Mayor Council Member Others Present. City Manager City attorney City Clerk Building Official Fire Chief Storrnwater Administrator CONSENT AGENDA: Bob Moog Leo Nicholas Buzz Petsos Rocky Randels Shannon Roberts Bennett Boucher Anthony Carganese Susan Stills Todd Morley Dave Sargeant Jeff Ratliff 1, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2007. Mayor Randels read into the record a correction on page 10, paragraph 3 to read, "Ms. Roberts wanted to ensure that anyone considering an application was aware that until they were approved and until they met the requirements, they could not be operational. Attorney Carganese stated that until they have the requisite Certificate of Occupancy that meets all the building and fire requirements and the license by the State, they cannot lawfully operate." 2. Resolution No. 2007 -16; Reappointing Regular Members to the Community Appearance Board (Lisa Moore and Andrea Schaffner), 3. outdoor Entertainment Permit for National Night out, Community Event to be Held at Cape View Park on August 7, 2007. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 2 of 11 4. cancellation of the August ith City Council Regular fleeting. Mayor Randels asked if any member of Council, staff or interested parties desired to remove any of the Consent Agenda items for discussion. Ms. Roberts asked if Council would consider scheduling another date for the Regular City Council Meeting in August. [Mr. Boucher replied that the council could schedule another meeting some time in July or August. Ms. Roberts stated her concern that some of Council's issues have not been heard due to addressing the city's immediate concerns. Mayor Randels explained how the Council could call a Special Meeting on matter of concern. Mr. Nicholas clarified that a Council special Meeting could only address a specific topic on the Agenda. He related that Ms. Roberts was seeking a general meeting to discuss items that were raised in the past in order for the council to gain feedback on those issues. Mr. Nicholas stated the council was losing its communication and effectiveness and the only way for Council to express their concerns was in an open meeting. Mr. Nicholas explained that the former Thursday night Workshop Meeting was a prelude to establishing the Tuesday night Regular Meeting. At times some of the items for Tuesday's meeting were eliminated during the Workshop meeting. Mr. Nicholas suggested placing the Code Review in abeyance during the Budget Workshop schedule in July. Ms. Roberts clarified that she was suggesting a meeting during the week of the postponed Regular meeting in August. Mr. Boucher replied to Mayor Randels that Thursday, August 9 was available. Mr. Petsos reminded everyone that the Evaluation and Appraisal Report [EAR] meetings were also coming up. Mr. Boucher stated he also hoped to schedule a Sign Code meeting on Thursday, July 19 and an EAR workshop on Wednesday, August 1 S �. Mr. Boucher reported that the July Budget meeting schedule was shortened due to the Florida Department of Revenue schedule. He informed the Council they would need to complete the Budget and set the tentative proposed millage within the subsequent two weeks. Ms. Roberts proposed August 9th for the first council meeting of the month. council members agreed by consensus to meet on Thursday, August Stn as the first Regular City council Meeting of the month. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to Approve Consent Agenda Items No. I with corrections through Item No. 4. The vote on the motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and lids. Roberts, For. CONSIDERATIONS: 5. lotion to Approve: Property offer from the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in the Amount of $752,5. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 3 of 11 Mayor Randels informed that complete Appraisals were available in the City Manager's Office. Mr. Petsos requested opinions from the Fire Chief and the City Manager before Council's discussion. Chief Dave Sargeant, of the Cape Canaveral volunteer Fire Department, lnc., stated that the Council could not go out for a Bond Referendum in October due to the $4 million cost of the proposed project. Chief Sargeant informed of some temporary repairs such as a roof repair, a gall repair, and a replaced air-conditioner. Mayor Randels clarified that even if the Council decided to borrow the Bond money, an increased homestead exemption would not permit the City to repay the Bond. Chief Sargeant explained how any amount of approved millage obtained in October would be impacted by what happens in the Legislature in January. Mayor Randels summarized he did not anticipate residents voting on a City facility over an increased exemption and a tax savings. Mr. Boucher stated the City was looking at a $400,000 cut in the General Fund Budget this year. He informed the Fire Chief was able to escrow funds from the Fire Tax to help offset some future expenses; however, funding was no longer available. Mr. Boucher also stated how the Referendum in January was uncertain based on the save our Homes or Super- size choices of homestead exemption. Mr. Boucher concluded he would postpone responding back to the Cape Canaveral volunteer Fire Department Board until the City and Council understands the ramifications of the Legislature meeting in January. Ms. Roberts spoke on two items. First, Ms. Roberts stated that the acquisition of the Kabboord property would not diminish the Council's value of priority for a new Fire Department facility and she asked to convey that message to their Board. Second, Ms. Roberts asked Chief Sargeant to comment on the Fire Services funding with the County. Chief Sargeant explained the discussion was the reimbursement from the County for operating the Advanced life Support service. Chief Sargeant summarized how Brevard County's Fire Department decided to not reimburse the cities for operating Advanced Life Support this year which would constitute a loss of approximately $40,000. Ms. Roberts proposed that Council support a Letter to the County expressing their concern and asked the City Manager if this perhaps this was already done. Mr. Boucher reported he had contacted the County Manager; however, to no avail since the service amounted to approximately .19 cents per thousand, or $500,000 from the cities. Chief Sargeant suggested forwarding the issue to the Space Coast League of Cities. Chief Sargeant explained how part of this Emergency Management Service assessment funding encouraged cities to buy the LifePak for their truck and to obtain the paramedic personnel. A loss of it was detrimental to the small communities. Mayor Randels stated the consensus of the Council that the City was unable to proceed with seeking Bond funding for a new Fire Department facility. Ms. Roberts suggested adding that the Council still considers the Fire Department facility one of the City's priority concerns. Mr. Nicholas concluded for the record to convey this sentiment to the Gape Canaveral Fire Department Board. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 4 of 11 A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to Present the Reimbursement of Advanced Life Service operations from Brevard County as a Municipal Matter of Concern at the Board of Directors Meeting at the Space coast League of Cities Dinner on Monday July 1 Ith through Representative Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog. The vote on the notion carried 5.4 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr, Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For. S. Motion to Approves Proposal for Design Surveys of the south Central Ditch in the Amount of $14,700. Jeff Ratliff, Stormwater Administrator, stated this project differed completely from the North Central Ditch project. Mr. Ratliff stated the project was from West Central Blvd. to State Road Al A. Mr. Ratliff stated that he budgeted $12,000 in the grant application. He explained how after discussion with Stottler, Stagg, they would need boats for this project, as well as performing tree trimming, and gaining access to some private property; therefore, he saw the cost estimate as reasonable. Mayor Randels pointed out Mr. Ratliff secured a state grant in the amount of $286,000 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and also a Storrnwater Management grant for $115,000 from St. John's River water Management District. Mayor Randels noted that the total project cast was approximately $495,000. Mr. Nicholas referred to schematic on page 2 and questioned how far north of Central Blvd. the proposed phase covered. Mr. Ratliff clarified that Phase 11 proceeded from Central Blvd. south to state Road Al A. Mr. Nicholas asked if there were any plans for the area west of state Road Al A. Mr. Ratliff informed that Mermaid Key would resolve the problems on the north side of that area. Cllr. Boucher stated the Mermaid Key project would came before the Council at the next Regular Meeting. Mr. Ratliff replied to Mayor Pro tern Hoog that the budget on this project was adequate. Mr. Ratliff explained they were limited on ghat could be performed with this project due to the manatees in that area which would keep costs at a minimum. Mayor Pro Tem Haag requested cooperation from Keep Brevard Beautiful for a pepper bust. Mr. Ratliff stated the predominate part of the project related to grading the slopes which would eradicate the pepper trees. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog concluded that he favored the project; however, he did not desire to see additional funding requests. Mr. Petsos agreed and pointed out that this item was for an initial survey; however, he too did not desire to see future change orders. Ms. Roberts mentioned the following items: 1 ) benches along the project, 2} a walkway perhaps using Beautification funds and 3) the possibility of an aerator and fountain closer to Central Blvd. Discussion followed on how the property owners objected to a walkway in the past; however, this concept could be revisited at a later time. Mr. Petsos suggested seeking a grant and also informing the property owners of the City's intent. Mr. Ratliff concluded there was not enough flow for an aerated fountain. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 5of11 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog and seconded by Mr. Petsos to Approve the Proposal for the Design Surveys of the south Central Ditch in the Amount of $14.,700 to Stottl er, Stagg and Associates. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For. RESOLUTIONS 7. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2007 -17; Establishing the City's Intent to Reimburse Certain Project Costs Incurred with Proceeds of Future Tax - Exempt Financing. Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2007-17 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT To REIMBURSE CERTAIN PROJECT COSTS INCURRED WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE TAX- EXEMPT FINANCING; PROVIDING CERTAIN PROJECT COSTS INCURRED WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE TAX- EXEMPT FINANCING; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Randels explained that the City recently expended $1 ,825 # 000 from the General Fund Reserves for a Public safety building land purchase. This Resolution would allow the City to incorporate this land purchase as part of the future tax exempt financing. Mr. Petsos commended the City Treasurer, Andrea Bowers, for obtaining this funding source. Mr. Nicholas explained how if and when the City presented a bond issue for capital improvements in the City, this land purchase would be included. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Roberts to Adopt Resolution No. 2007.17. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For. DISCUSSION; B. Proposed Chronic Nuisance ordinance. Mayor Randels made note of the 21 items relating to the Proposed ordinance. Mr. Boucher conveyed that the Code Enforcement Board was pleased to provide this document; however, the Board desired further review on the Civil Citation ordinance. Mr. Boucher stated that he distributed Council Member Robert's 21 points for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested a Workshop on the issue. Mr. Petsos agreed. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog informed that he had some comments and pointed out the need to strengthen some points. Mr. Petsos agreed on the need to strengthen the ordinance; however, he also stated the desire to incorporate the Civil Citation portion. City Council members agreed on a Workshop Meeting for Tuesday, July 'I & at 5 :30 P.M. for continued discussion on the Proposed Chronic Nuisance ordinance. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 6 of 11 9. impacts of the Proposed Ron Jon Water Park and Resort at Fort Canaveral. Mayor Randels introduced the issue related to watercraft and traffic. He deferred to Ms. Roberts as the initiator of this discussion. Ms. Roberts informed that she attended the Port Commission meeting in which the Ron Jon project was becoming the singularly focused project of the staff and the Port Commission. The discussion also focused on Jetty Park and the potential of its commercialization. Ron Jon's has proposed the park and beach areas for commercial purposes to include watercraft. Ms. Roberts stated that resident's in the City north end had experienced the impact of the increased use of both Jetty Park and Ron Jon's Cape Caribe Resort. Ms. Roberts expressed that this was a trend of concern and the Council might want to register those concerns in a formal letter to the Commission or meet with them. Ms. Roberts recounted how this would impact the City related to traffic and noise. Ms. Roberts related that the commission's discussion did include Brevard County and the public use of the park, which was the Commission's original intention. The commission reflected the City's concerns that commercialization might prohibit the desired public use of Jetty Park. Stan Payne, Port Executive Director, expressed that Ron Jon's would like to use the water in the area. Ms. Roberts said that up to this time the city had not gone on its concerns. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog recommended copying the Florida Department of Community Affairs with the letter to the Port. Mr. Petsos stated there was a 4 -1 vote of the Port Commission to allow Ron Jon's to take over Jetty Park. Also, there was discussion on living quarters, which could mean a hotel. Mr. Petsos expressed his discouragement with the Port for not sharing any of this information with City staff. Mr. Petsos encouraged an open dialogue between the Port's Building Director and city staff. Mr. Nicholas inquired about a Developmental Regional Impact study. Mr. Boucher replied that to date there was no conceptual plan. Mr. Boucher replied to Mr. Nicholas that approval from the Florida Department of Community Affairs depended on the project's size, which resulted in the need for a Development Regional Impact study. Ms. Roberts expressed the need to register the City's concerns on behalf of the community and to initiate staff dialogue or a meeting between council and the Port Commissioners. Mr. Nicholas stated his major concern is the commercial development on the beach and the potential impact to traffic. GIs. Roberts emphasized documenting these concerns. Mr. Nicholas recommended a Resolution for distribution to the Governor, the Legislative Delegation, Florida Department of Community Affairs, and the Brevard county Commission. Discussion revealed that the anticipated Ron Jon's project at the Port was substantially larger than its retail outlet located in Cocoa Beach. Mr. Petsos questioned if the County approved the Port's comprehensive Plan. Mr. Boucher replied if so, it was without the City's knowledge? Council members agreed to draft a Resolution. Ms. Roberts expressed the desire to speak with the Port Commission first. Mayor Randels informed City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 7 of 11 that Commissioner Sharkey did not vote for the project. Mr. Boucher stated that the Mayor would send a letter on behalf of the City Council to the Part Commission. Also, staff would draft a Resolution for the Department of Community Affairs for the next City Council meeting on July 17th. Mr. Boucher stated that he would request a copy of the draft proposed Lease for the letter. Mr. Petsos inquired about a proposed 5 -acre sub- station related to the Ron Jon project. Mr. Boucher informed that he spoke with Mr. Sandy Sanderson of Florida Power and Light [FPQ related on two sub - stations within the City limits, which were exempt from City codes. Mr. Boucher informed that FPL could also install high voltage feeder lines to those sub - stations. Mayor Randels informed how the exemption occurred as a result of the hurricanes in an effort to provide power to anywhere as long as it was in conformance to setbacks. Mr. Boucher informed that the sub - station was anticipated to augment the growth at the Port and Merritt Island. Mr. Petsos questioned if the City could require FPL to bury their power lines as part of new development. Attorney Garganese replied that the City would come into a statutory pre- exemption if they involve transmission and distribution lines resulting from a case in the Fifth District Court of Appeals case involving Seminole County. The County tried to compel a power company to locate their transmission and distribution Lines underground and the Court found that the local power company was pre -empt under the Public Service Exchange. However, the City could look to the tariffs and seek acost- sharing agreement with the power company. Mr. Boucher added that the new tariff has not been finalized for the 25 percent contribution of a municipality that desires underground power lines. He explained the criteria for the 25 percent eligibility as: 3- -power line miles or 250- ohms. Mr. Boucher informed that FPL has limited liability relating to repairs under the tariff. Ms. Roberts stated this sets a precedent that the State was not seeking municipal input and were setting precedent for other industries to follow. Mayor Pro Tern Hoog related that the League of Cities described this as "Erosion of Home Rule." Mayor Pro Tern Hoog stated that he would continue to present issues that show examples of municipal home rule erosion to the League of cities. Ms. Marilyn McMillan expressed her approval of Council's action in an effort to address the anticipated increased traffic and noise. Mr. Jay Penny, resident of Puerto Del Rio near the Banana River stated that he has contacted the Council within the past year. Mr. Penny suggested a buffer zone along the river since the river has an idle speed only zone. Mr. Penny thanked the Council for taking action. He conveyed the magnitude of the Ron Jon project and its anticipated increased lighting and noise. In conclusion, prior to the vote, Mr. Petsos requested to see a draft of the letter. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 8 of 11 A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to Forward a Letter from the !Mayor on Behalf of the city Council to the Port commission Related to the Ron Jon Project and also Prepare a Subsequent Resolution to the Florida Department of community Affairs for the Next City Council Meeting on July 17th. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For, 10. city Hall Complex. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog presented his thought to move the Council Chambers to the newly purchased Kabboord property building and to renovate the existing Annex building for the Sheriff's Office. He also proposed an expansion on the west side of City Hall to alleviate the space issue for the Building Department. Ms. Roberts questioned if this were a temporary or permanent solution. Mayor Pro Tern Hoog described this as a semi- permanent solution. Ms. Roberts stated her concern for City staff and expressed her hope to see City staff such as the Building Department move into the Kabboord property building and allow for some relief to the remaining staff at City Hall. Mr. Nicholas agreed with Ms. Roberts concern over the City Hall staff's space needs. Mr. Nicholas stated that the City shared law enforcement services with the Port and the City should seek a cost share from the Port and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for their expanded facility. Mr. Petsos stated that he did not desire to take action without knowing what to expect from the Legislature. Mr. Petsos asked the Building Official if he had calculated any cost for a proposed move. Mr. Morley informed that his department could move into the newly purchased building for approximately $5,000. Mr. Boucher related his plan to use the high bay area for a City Council Chambers and to permit Law Enforcement to use the existing Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog stated that he did not desire to spend funds unnecessarily. Mr. Petsos expressed his thought to move the Sheriffs Office into the high bay with minimal renovation until there was some indication of the outcome on the property tax situation. Mr. Nicholas stated his thought for the Building Department to move into the Kabboord property building. Mr. Petsos agreed. Mr. Boucher informed that the telephone system and the rest rooms were the major modifications. Mr. Boucher concluded that Staff would cost out the renovations and return to the Council for appropriation. Discussion ceased on a City building sign similar to all its other facilities. In conclusion, Mayor Randels asked the City Manager to inform the Sheriff's Office of the plan to move into the high bay area. 11. Development Review Process. Rev. Mayor Randels called on the City Attorney to review the proposed streamlined Development Review Process. Attorney Garganese explained how this action initiated as far back as 2003 where the Council took certain steps by modifying the City code and assumed authority on certain development orders. Attorney Garganese recounted how the City Council assumed final Site Plan authority and Vested Right authority in 2003 and Final Plat approval in 2006. City of Gape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 9 of 11 In 2003, the City Council provided a right to Appeal certain Community Appearance Board decisions to the City Council which formerly proceeded to Circuit Court. Attorney Garganese stated that currently the Board of Adjustment had final delegated authority before an Appeal proceeded to the Circuit Court. Attorney Garganese provided the council with Statutory history and explained how the Board of Adjustment did not change after the statutory Municipal Horne Rule authority in 1 973. Attorney Garganese referred to the 1939 statute that afforded the Board of Adjustment its rights and authorities. He informed that since 1973 in many municipalities the city councils assumed the Board of Adjustment's role. Attorney Garganese explained that the Board of Adjustment as well as the Community Appearance Board was subject to Council's pol icymaking decision related to their procedural powers. Attorney Garganese referred to the flowchart from Assistant city Attorney Cate Latorre related to the Development Review Process. Attorney Garganese explained that the existing process was predominately horizontal and fragmented; therefore, a developer would be able to present information individually to each governing Board. Attorney Garganese presented the anticipated process, which was more streamlined. The process would require most of the Applications to go through the Building Department for Administrative Review and then to the Planning and Zoning Board with the exception of Vested Rights and Administrative Appeals, which would proceed directly to the Council. Attorney Garganese referred to Page 3 of his letter related to the three options before the Council: 1 ) the Council could retain the Board of Adjustment, 2) the council could limit the Board of Adjustment final decision making authority, and 3) the Council could eliminate the Board of Adjustment and the Council could assume the role of approving Variances, Special Exceptions and Administrative Appeals. As yet another option, the council could convert the Board to an Advisory Board that makes recommendations to the city Council related to Variances, Special Exceptions and Administrative Appeals. As a last option, the Council could grant City staff certain authority to handle some those matters Administratively subject to the Appeal of the Council. This required considerable due process. This same process could apply to the Community appearance Board. Attorney Garganese referred to sub - paragraph (e) of his letter in which he outlined ten issues and weight the pros and cons of retaining or eliminating the Boards in discussion. Attorney Garganese pointed out some of the issues as the current fragmented process, workload issues such as longer meetings or additional meetings, how less Board meetings meant decreased costs for the city, and the liability issues related to a Board's decision. Mayor Randels reviewed the points and noted the cost savings in staff time to streamline the process. Mr. Petsos requested more information on the streamlined process specifically the current fragmented process. Mr. Nicholas requested a Workshop on the issue. Ms. Roberts stated that the City has reached a state of maturity in its development and council might want to assume a more significant role in the city's future development. Attorney Garganese stated that a proposed ordinance would go before the Planning and City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3, Zoo? Page 10 of 11 Zoning Board for review. Mayor Randels acknowledged a letter from Mr. Werner Grewe that was lagged in for the Council's review related to this discussion dated July 3 d . A motion was made by Ms, Roberts and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to extend the Council Meeting for 15 minutes to conclude the item in discussion. Council agreed by consensus to continue the discussion on this item. Ms. Roberts thanked the City Attorney's office for the work product. She stated that the City might desire to streamline its processes as a cost effective measure. Mr. Petsos referred to Sub - paragraph (e) and request additional information from staff as well as for Item No. 9. in which Attorney Garganese pointed out the economy of scale for a developer to present their projects at one time. Ms. Ruth Anders commended the City Attorney for his work product. She expressed on behalf of the citizens that the Elected officials have the final say and expressed how this was a constitutional issue of due process and equal protection under the law. Ms. Anders concluded that the public favored the Council's ability to have the final decision. Ms. Bea McNeely, Planning and Zoning Board Chairperson, pointed out the two points: 1) the anticipated workload, and 2) the controversial issue of a developer who was also a resident. City Manager • Mr. Boucher scheduled a Workshop Meeting on the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance on Tuesday, July 19 at 5:30 P. M. ■ Mr. Boucher announced the Budget Workshop Meetings for: Thursday, July 1 :th and Tuesday, July N4 h and Thursday, July 2e. • Mr. Boucher scheduled a Workshop Meeting on the Development Review Process for July 1 7 th at 5:30 P.M. • Mr. Boucher scheduled a Workshop Meeting for the sign Code on Thursday, July 1 SP at 5:30 P.M. Ms. Roberts informed that she would need to leave the meeting at 6:15 P.M. due to a prior commitment. • Mr. Boucher announced the City Council Special Meeting related to setting the Tentative Proposed Mil #age Rate on Tuesday, July 31' at 5:30 P.M. Mr. Boucher announced a Joint Workshop Meeting with the Planning and Zoning Board related to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report on Wednesday, August 1 ' at 5:30 P.M. • Mr. Boucher announced the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce hosted by Cape Canaveral at the Radisson Resort on Wednesday, July 11th. City of Gape Canaveral. Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 3. 2007 Page 11 of 11 Mr. Mary Morrison of 3932 Labe Drive stated that the community's welfare fell into the hands of the Elected Officials. He expressed how there must be a system of checks and balances to ensure that the Elected official had the final say. Mr. Morrison stated how the balance of power had shifted too much in favor of the Boards. Although the Boards assist with recommendations, the final question was how much power a Board should hold. The final decision ultimately rests with the Elected officials. In conclusion, he expressed his agreement with Ms. Anders. REPC)RTS- There were no reports from City Council members. AUDIENCE To BE HEARD: There were no additional comments from the audience. ADJOURNMENT: There being no f- Urther business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10 :21 P.M. H sea Rocky Randels, MAYOR Susan 4tills, CIVIC, City CLERK . N4