HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-15-2011 RegularCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
February 15, 2011
7:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: T he Chair called the Meeting to Order at 7:02 P.M. and led the pledge
of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog
Council Member Jim Morgan
Council Member Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky Randels
Council Member Betty Walsh
Others Present:
City Manager David L. Greene
Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre
Parks and Recreation Director Robert Lefever
Public Works Director Walter Bandish
Assistant Public Works Director Jeff Ratliff
Building Official Todd Morley
Planning and Development Director Barry Brown
Brevard County Sheriff Lieutenant Alex Herrera
Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief John Cunningham
City Clerk Angela Apperson
PRESENTATION:
A1A Action Plan Presented by the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
(TPO): Georgiana Gillette explained the Action Plan which is a road improvement
project, not a road widening project. She noted the Plan was a grass roots effort by
business owners and representatives from government agencies along the A1A
Corridor from Patrick Air Force Base north to Port Canaveral. The TPO Board
approved the Plan and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has programed
$850,000.00 for the fiscal year beginning July 2011. Ms. Gillette reviewed the planning
assistance provided by the TPO and its consultant to outline affordable /implementable
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multi -modal transportation programs. She noted the project is number two on the
TPO's priority list. Ms. Gillette responded to questions of the Council which included:
• Allowing one agency to move forward with elements of the plan rather than
having to wait for all agencies.
• Urban design type improvements such as curb and gutter work are not excluded,
but would require a 5 -10 years of work to completely plan the project, acquire
any right -of -way, etc.
• That lowering the speed limit may be an option to explore.
• Project time line includes a Feasibility Study that will take about 1 year; however,
if funding comes available items could be taken out of the Plan and moved
forward.
TPO Director Bob Kamm also noted the grass roots efforts of local leaders and
suggested the Federal Government's initiatives for livability is assisting the TPO to look
at roadways beyond just moving vehicles. Mr. Leo Nicholas and Mr. Roger Dobson also
encouraged the lowering of the speed limit. No action was taken.
Certificates of Appreciation for Seaport Canaveral presented by the Brevard County
Sheriffs Office: Sgt. Scott Pikus presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Michelle
Koster and Merlin Figueira for their work during the holidays to provide meals and toys
to many families, with meals on wheels and at the Youth Center.
Certificates of Appreciation for Boeing Company presented by the Brevard County
Sheriffs Office: Sgt Scott Pikus presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Sandi Klotz,
who represented the employees of the Boeing Company. The employees donated money
which Ms. Sandi Klotz used to purchase and donate 139 bicycles to the Santa Wish List
recipients.
Deputy of the Month for December 2010 — Corporal Don Frantzen: Lt. Herrera presented
Corporal Frantzen with the award for his work as a reserve deputy at the Precinct.
Corporal Frantzen donates countless hours at the Precinct. He provided necessary
assistance during the renovations and was instrumental in making the communications
transition a success. Corporal Frantzen expressed his appreciation for the award.
Check presentation to the United Way of Brevard County - proceeds from the 15th Annual
Reindeer 5K Run/Walk. Plaque presentation to the major sponsors of the Reindeer Run in
the form of Keys to the City: Parks and Recreation Director Robert Lefever explained this
is the 15th year the event was held and his 5th year planning the event. He listed the
sponsors from each level. Plaques of appreciation were presented to the major
sponsors of Law firm of Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta, P.A.; Lite Rock 99.3;
Running Zone, Clear Channel Outdoor, Bright House Networks, Pioneer Printing &
Graphics, and Waste Pro. Ms. Suzanne Sparling received the $3,363.00 check on
behalf of the United Way. She thanked everyone for a very successful 2010 Campaign,
which exceeded their goal. She noted Brevard County Sheriff's Office increased their
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giving by over $20,000.00. She thanked the City for its support for the past 15 years
and noted the proceeds presented tonight are first dollars in for the 2011 campaign.
REPORTS:
Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre provided an update related to the easements
needed for the Harbor Heights Stormwater Project and noted two minor issues are
outstanding with the two property owners.
AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD:
Mr. Leo Nicholas noted the community spirit that was shown this evening. He explained
the work done by the VFW to provide food baskets for 76 families in Cape Canaveral for
Christmas and spoke of the Children's Christmas program that had over 250
participants. He indicated members of the Coast Guard also helped.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Randels read the titles of the items. He inquired if any items are to be removed
from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
1. Approve Minutes for Regular City Council Meeting of January 18, 2011.
2. Resolution No. 2011 -03; Appointing a Second Alternate Member as a First
Alternate Member to the Planning and Zoning Board, Ronald B. Friedman, for a term
which will expire on September 15, 2014.
3. Approve the Milling /Paving /Striping of Portions of Washington Avenue, Church
Lane, Columbia Drive, Thurm Boulevard, North Atlantic Avenue, including additional
tasks, and award work in the Amount of $85,530 to APAC Southeast, Inc.
4. Approve a Proclamation designating March 2011 as "Irish American Heritage
Month ".
5. Approve Phase 1 - Relining Manholes and Lift Station Wet Wells Throughout the
City and Award Project work in the Amount of $101,998 to Hinterland Group, Inc.
6. Purchase of an Emergency Power Standby Generator for Lift Station #2 located
on Center Street in the amount of $46,574.00.
A motion was made by Ms. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Morgan, to approve all six
items. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For;
Mr. Morgan, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For
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7. Discussion of City Code Section 110 -486 - Resort Dwellings, Resort
Condominiums; Non - Conforming Use Status and Expiration: Council Member Morgan
explained his objection to the wording of Section 110- 486(c)(2) and encouraged
changing the section to make it like renewing any other license. Discussion ensued and
included: the provisions of Section 110 -487; that the Business Tax receipt cannot be
renewed without having a valid State License; whether the State License is attached to
the property or goes with the person who applied; what happens when a property owner
does not renew their State License for five or six years and sells the property, reasons
why a new owner would not be able to get a City License under the 180 day
abandonment provision. Comments from the audience included a request from Mr.
Lamar Russell, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, to include a reasonable
length of time for individuals to make any necessary corrections to renew their State
License. City Council Consensus was reached for the City Attorney to propose an
amendment to this section to include a reasonable amount of time to
renew /receive a new state license. Ms. Latorre inquired if the Council wanted to see
the Ordinance before it went to the Planning and Zoning Board. It was the consensus
of the City Council to send the revisions directly to the Board.
REPORTS:
8. Council:
Council Member Morgan felt the VFW should have received an award for their work
over the holiday season. Assistant Fire Chief Cunningham noted the assistance
provided by the Corvette Club year round. It was the consensus of the Council for
Council Members and Staff to provide names of organizations needing recognition to
the City Manager, who will proceed accordingly. Mr. Morgan inquired as to the minor
issues with the Harbor Heights easements. Ms. Latorre indicated the reimbursement
from the City for the Property Owner's Attorney's Fees and that one property owner has
large dogs that will not have a fenced yard during the work. Consensus of the City
Council was to pay the Attorney fees, pay to board the dogs and get this work
done.
Council Member Walsh inquired if the other members of the Council would consider
having only one Council Meeting a month. Consensus reached by the City Council
to have every council member keep the two dates open; however to hold the
meeting on the third Tuesday of the month.
Council Member Petsos inquired as to the electronic sign that is being considered for
the City Hall Marquee. He suggested waiving all permit fees for the City and any
business that may be installing an electronic sign. Consensus was reached to
prepare this amendment for the next agenda. Mr. Petsos thanked Jeff Ratliff, Kay
McKee and Tim Davis for their work on the Sea Oats Project.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hoog asked when the rest of the lights will be installed on Ridgewood
Avenue. Mr. Ratliff indicated the lights will be shipped on February 25, 2011 and will be
installed the first or second week of March.
Mayor Randels noted the first few lights along the north part of Ridgewood Avenue were
not on tonight as he traveled to the meeting. He recapped the events of his meetings in
Washington, DC last week.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 8:47 P.M.
Rocky Randels, MAYOR
Angela M. Apperson , CMC, City Clerk