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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-23-2005 WorshopCITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida MONDAY May 23, 2005 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Council Member Mayor Others Present: MINUTES Bob Hoog Jim Morgan Buzz Petsos Rocky Randels City Manager Bennett Boucher City Clerk Susan Stills Public Works Director Ed Gardulski Assistant Public Works Director Walter Bandish Stormwater Administrator Jeff Ratliff DISCUSSION: 1. City Council Member Vacancy Mr. Boucher informed that Council Member Steve Miller resigned as of May 31, 2005 and the Council had 30 days to appoint someone to fulfill the vacancy. He stated that the Council could appoint directly or solicit applications of interested parties. Mr. Morgan informed that he contacted Mr. Burt Bruns and Mr. Treverton. Mr. Petsos informed that he also contacted Mr. Bruns as well as Ms. Bea McNeeley. Mr. Morgan related that Mr. Bruns expressed an interest. Mayor Randels suggested that the Council could accept applications from the general population. Mr. Morgan stated that Mr. Bruns expressed an interest and he had recent experience as a Council Member. Mr. Boucher stated that the item would be placed on the June 7 th City Council Meeting Agenda for action. Council Members expressed that the vacancy should be noticed to the Public. Mr. Boucher replied to Mr. Petsos that the Florida Today would publish an article regarding the Council vacancy subsequent to this City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting May 23, 2005 Page 2 of 4 discussion. Discussion followed on Mr. Brun's qualifications. Mayor Randels expressed his concern with finalizing the potential applicants without noticing the general public. Mr. Boucher replied that the City Clerk could post a notice. Council members decided to notify the public on the Council member vacancy with a deadline of Noon, Tuesday, May 31 at . Mr. Boucher directed the Clerk's Office to post the notice on the City Web site as well. 2. City Goals and Objectives Continued BEAUTIFICATION: Mr. Gardulski presented discussion on City Infrastructure. He said that Mr. Bandish would address Sewer Enterprise and Mr. Ratliff would address Stormwater. Mr. Gardulski opened discussion with the decorative street lighting project along North Atlantic Avenue, State Road A1A and Central Blvd. Mr. Morgan and Mr. Petsos expressed that Ridgewood Avenue needs enhancement. Mr. Gardulski stated that Streets Department would continue the beach inspection. He would also continue with plans to eliminate overhead power lines. Pepper tree removal would also continue as well as the Adopt A -Tree and Adopt A -Beach Crossover Programs. Mayor Randels pointed out that the National Emergency Grant workers are still available for landscaping; however, they will soon phase out. Discussion followed on more attention to Ridgewood Avenue. Mr. Gardulski related that the property owners on Grant and Ridgewood Avenues declined a South entrance sign. He related that a banner could make a decorative alternative. Discussion followed on the possibility of increasing the lighting wattage on State Road A1A. Mr. Gardulski replied that considered spillover lighting with the lighting choices. Mayor Randels pointed out that the City's street lights are on continuously on State Road A1A. INFRASTRUCTURE: Mr. Gardulski stated that the Department would continue with the Prime Path Program. He would ensure that one whole side of a street is completed before continuing to another. Mr. Gardulski informed that the reuse water installation was predominately built -out. He stated that demand would establish the need for future reuse installation. Mr. Gardulski reminded that $200,000 was the previously determined set -aside amount for street paving. Mr. Gardulski informed of the difficulty to acquire a contractor for small paving jobs. He stated that delay would allow for one large project. Mr. Gardulski replied to Mayor Pro Tern Hoog that the age of the road would establish a priority list for road repairs. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting May 23, 2005 Page 3 of 4 STORMWATER: Mr. Jeff Ratliff, Stormwater Administrator, stated that the Central Ditch is the largest Stormwater project. He replied that while there is a plan, there are no Contract documents. Mr. Ratliff stated that an inventory of the stormwater system is much needed. He pointed out that a grant for the south portion of the Central Ditch is a main priority. Mr. Ratliff mentioned that a review of Stormwater fees is also a future consideration. He replied to Mayor Pro Tern Hoog that the proposed plan is to culvert the north portion of the ditch. Mr. Morgan expressed that he envisioned more aesthetics such as landscaping. Mr. Ratliff noted that there are many ongoing projects; however, grant funding is diminishing. Discussion followed on the drainage area at the corner of State Road A1A and North Atlantic Avenue. SEWER ENTERPRISE: Mr. Walter Bandish, Assistant Public Works Director, opened discussion with a proposed maintenance building. He informed that a location was found for a second story to an existing building at the Streets Department site. He stated that plant equipment is in need of repair or replacement. Mr. Boucher remarked that funds are available. Mr. Bandish replied to Mr. Petsos that Brown and Caldwell provided a study of plant refurbishment. He requested stand -by generators to pump the Lift Stations during the hurricane season. He explained that this would alleviate the potential of sewage pumped toward the plant prior to staff returning to full operations. SPECIAL PROGRAMS and PROJECTS: Mr. Petsos requested that Cape Canaveral pursue a seat on the Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Mr. Petsos expressed the City's need to continue to pursue illegal gaming ship sewage dumping. Discussion followed on the possibility of working cooperatively with the City of Cocoa Beach for a sewage plan with the Port. Discussion concluded that a contractual agreement would benefit the coastal communities. SENSE OF COMMUNITY PRIDE: Mr. Boucher pointed out that maintaining the City's quality of life for residents during this phase of growth is essential. He expressed the need to expand services as the City grows. Discussion concluded that the City's changing demographic demanded effective services. Mr. Boucher also pointed out that the Youth Center needs upgrading. Discussion summarized that a Community Center would accommodate all age groups. Ms. Hanson stated that the Youth Center has extended summer hours. She informed City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting May 23, 2005 Page 4 of 4 that five hours is enough time for youth activities. Ms. Hanson replied to Mayor Randels that the Recreation Board discussed and listed alternative uses for the Ball Park. She would research what could be established on the Ball Park property. Ms. Hanson informed that the Ball Paris activities have diminished with the declining youth population. A Thera being no furthef.business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:10 P.M. Susarf tilts, CM City �,,,, � .� ty Clerk