HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-25-2010 SpecialCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
201 Polk Avenue
FRIDAY
June 25, 2010
4:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member
Bob Hoog
Mayor Pro Tem
Buzz Petsos
Mayor
Rocky Randels
Council Member
Shannon Roberts
Council Members Absent:
Council Member Betty Walsh
Others Present:
City Manager David Greene
Building Official Todd Morley
City Clerk Angela Apperson
DISCUSSION:
1. Approve Special Alcohol Exemption Permit for Kniahts of Columbus Family Day
Picnic; Manatee Sanctuary Park, June 26, 2010 Mayor Randels explained the reasons
and time - sensitive nature for placing this item on this Special Meeting's agenda. A
motion was made by Mr. Petsos, seconded by Ms. Roberts to approve the Special
Alcohol Exemption Permit. Mr. Hoog discussed the overly restrictive nature of certain
Ordinances, the request submittal process, and the possibility of modifying the
permitting process to make it quicker and easier for residents to understand. The permit
applicant noted the difficulty he had with understanding the permitting process.
Discussion ensued regarding possible revisions to the Ordinance to allow for
administrative approval for these types of permit requests. Council reached
consensus to address the problems related to filing these types of requests and
for staff to prepare amendments to the applicable Ordinances to allow for
administrative approval of these types of requests. Mr. Hoog discussed his personal
opinion of approving these items, but will support them as long as the City begins work
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on fixing the problem that led to these issues requiring action to be taken at this Special
Meeting. The motion carried 4 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro
Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, Absent.
The permit applicant thanked the City and invited all interested to attend the picnic.
2. Approve Waiver of Fees for American Legion Post #348 Fourth of July B -B -Q
Mayor Randels explained the details of this item. Mr. Hoog reiterated his objections to
the restrictive nature of the Code, advocating for revisions. Discussion ensued and
included the chain of events with the Building Official and permit applicant, requested
Ordinance clarifications related to events occurring on applicants' property and for not
for profit applications, safety inspections and concerns, and the permit applicant
describing their personal history of putting on similar events. A motion was made by
Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hoog to approve the waiver of fees. Ms. Roberts
suggested information regarding permits and fees could be placed on the 'frequently
asked questions" portion of the City's website. Mayor Randels stated that the prior
Council consensus to amend the related Ordinance applies to this item as well. The
motion carried 4 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos,
For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, Absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 4:55 P.M.
Rocky Randels, MAYOR
Angela M. Apperson; ° CMC ; City Clerk
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