HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-03-2005 WorkshopCITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
May 3, 2005
5:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A workshop meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral City Council was held on May 3,
2005 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral,
Florida. The Recording Secretary called the roll.
Council Members Present
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog
Council Member Jim Morgan
Council Member Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky Randels
Council Members Absent:
Council Member
Others Present:
City Manager
City Attorney
Building Official
Assistant City Clerk
Finance Director
Executive Assistant
DISCUSSION
Steve Miller
Bennett Boucher
Anthony Garganese (arrived at 6 PM)
Todd Morley
Virginia Haas
Andrea Bowers
Kim McIntire
Implementation of the Cart System - Waste Management, Inc.
Mr. Boucher stated there are 1,600 residents eligible for the cart system. One truck
would have to pick up green waste and household waste causing the pickups to occur
throughout the week. Council questioned if household garbage could be implemented
first and then move into the other phases at a later time. Mr. Geletko replied that
Mondays are an issue, because you cannot distinguish garbage from green waste
collected on the same day. Mr. Petsos mentioned utilizing the green waste stickers. Mr.
Geletko further stated that you would be reducing the capacity for the customer as the
containers are interchangeable. Mr. Geletko asked if there is an option for the yard waste
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pickup day. Mayor Randels responded that it is possible to change pickup days for green
waste or garbage.
Mr. Geletko responded to Council that the cart program should be implemented fully, not
in phases, in order to reap the full benefits of the program. The chief complaint from the
citizens is that the cans will be out at the curb through half the city every day.
Mr. Geletko responded to Mayor Randels that the one way streets in the trailer parks may
have to be done twice which will slow down the pickups. He noted that their savings is in
the labor allowing them to run in the City every day. There was a short break for Waste
Management to discuss options.
Mr. Geletko questioned if the City was willing to change garbage days to
Tuesday/Thursday or Wednesday/Friday if the whole City could be serviced? Mr.
Geletko explained that another contract is possible with Satellite Beach and he would be
able to update Council within four weeks whether financially they can provide this
service. Mr. Geletko recommended shifting garbage service to Wednesday/Friday and
continuing with yard waste pickup on Mondays.
Mr. Geletko responded to Council that they would have spare trucks available if one
breaks down. Council expressed favor for the cart system, however, desires the entire
City to be serviced rather than splitting the City into service areas.
There was no comment from the audience.
2. City Hall Facilities Plan.
IBM Building, Mr. Rodney Ketchum:
Mr. Rodney Ketchum explained that the IBM building has been vacant for 25 years and
the owner is asking 3 million for the 1.5 acres and building. He noted that the building is
in need of a new roof at an estimate of $55,000. Mr. Morgan commented that the
building is old and in need of rehabilitation. Mr. Ketchum responded to Mr. Morgan
that there is no creative financing available, but the location is ideal for a City Services
Facility.
Fabien Hurtado, Senior Vice President of Construction Operations and John Jansen,
Director, Contracts presented a proposal for a new Public Facilities Building near the
existing AJT & Associates, Inc. Building on Astronaut Boulevard.
Mr. Jansen explained that the footprint is .75 acres with a 3 story, 24,000 square feet
stand alone building. The location is primary with the construction of a new building and
a design interior configuration that suits the City's needs. Mr. Jansen stated this is a very
unique opportunity to tie in with Port Canaveral and allow a northbound easement access
road. The total delivered price for the Building, Site and land is $4.6 million which
includes construction, engineering design, permitting, land acquisition, ingress, egress,
and parking.
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Mr. Jansen responded to Council that the visibility of the Building is not AIA frontage
property, but it would be visible from the northbound and southbound overpass. Mr.
Jansen responded to Mr. Petsos that AJT holds an option on the land to the North.
Council voiced concerned about visibility. Mr. Jansen stated City and directional signage
could be installed to increase visibility. Council was advised that construction of the new
building would take approximately eleven months.
Mr. Jansen noted that there is an alternate option on the existing AJT 36,000 square foot
building. Council requested a proposal for the existing AJT building.
A City Council Workshop meeting was scheduled for May 17, 2005 at 5 p.m. in the
annex to continue facilities planning.
Mayor Randels noted that Mr. Nolan has offered .5 acres between Harrison and Tyler for
$600,000. Council agreed not to pursue this offer.
There was no offer submitted on the Center Street property.
Council Member Jim Morgan's Proposal:
Mr. Morley explained that Mr. Morgan's concept would consist of a four story facility
constructed over the existing City Hall using concrete columns and steel I -beam joists.
The facility would contain 27,844 square feet and the required parking spaces would be
obtained by closing the campus area roads at Tyler and Poinsettia Avenues.
Mr. Morgan proposed the purchase of 9.5 acres of the Howard Gould property located at
190 West Central (Oak Manor Mobile Home Park) priced at 6.5 million. This property
could then be utilized for a Public Service Facility and generate space located at the
annex. City Hall personnel could then be relocated to the annex and the four story
facility would be constructed. It was noted that most citizens would like City Hall to
remain on Polk Avenue. Council agreed to speak with Mr. Gould about an offer on the
property.
ADJOURNMENT
Due to a subsequent :City Council Regular Meeting, the Chair adjourned the
meeting at 6:50 P.M.
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Virginia aas, Assistant City Clerk