HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-18-2003 Regular CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
March 18, 2003
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member Bob Hoog
Mayor Rocky Randels
Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos
Council Member Richard Treverton
Council Members Absent:
Council Member Jim Morgan
Others Present:
City Manager Bennett Boucher
City Attorney Attorney Garganese
City Clerk Susan Stills
Fire Chief Dave Sargeant, CCVFD
City Treasurer Andrea Bowers
Building Official Todd Morley
PRESENTATIONS:
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Student Art Show Award Winners, Business and Cultural Development Board.
Mayor Randels announced the winners of the Annual Student Art Show and noted the
winning displays in front of the dais. He read the names and the art teachers from the
five participating schools: Cape View Elementary, Georgia Long Art Teacher; Roosevelt
Elementary, Ms. Walz Art Teacher; Cocoa Beach Jr. /Sr. High School, Carol Moss Art
Teacher; Rockledge High School, Marlyn Foell Art Teacher and Merritt Island High
School, Kim Koslosky Art Teacher. Mayor Randels announced the names and awards
for the winning art work: Danielle Granier 12 Grader at Rockledge High School won 1St
Place for the Art Show Poster and a $100 Savings Bond; Christine Moore 12 Grader at
.r Merritt Island High School won Judges Choice and a $100 Saving Bond; Brody
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Heitman, Exceptional Education Student at Cape View Elementary School won Best -in-
Show and a $100 Savings Bond; Richard Thorsen 6 Grader at Roosevelt Elementary
won Best -in -Show and a $100 Savings Bond; Barbara Kalimnios 12 Grader of Merritt
Island High School won Best -in -Show and a $100 Savings Bond; Brooke Allen
Rockledge High School won Best -in Show and a $100 Savings Bond; Robert Peters
10 Grader at Cocoa Beach Jr. /Sr. High School won Best -in -Show and a $100 Savings
Bond. Ms. Carol Moss explained the detail behind the artwork's background in that the
entire piece was created with dots and no lines. Mayor Randels thanked the Business
and Cultural Development Board members and the participating schools for the event.
40 Space Congress
Mayor Randels reported that representatives from the 40 Space Congress request a
waiver of the permit fee in order to erect a tent for the local winners of the science fair.
These facilities provide a place to view the displays. The event is done at no charge due
to local support from volunteers. Ms. Yvonne Parker and Mr. Richard Russell were in
the audience on behalf of the 40 Space Congress. Mr. Treverton expressed his pride
in having Cape Canaveral be chosen to host the event. Mayor Randels stated that a
waiver would exclude the fee for erecting the tents but would not waive the electrical
fee. Mr. Morley stated that the building permit fee is for the structure. Mr. Russell stated
that the organization is non - profit but also tax exempt. Mr. Paul Hurley inquired about
the electrical fee and asked why that was not also exempted. He requested that the
Council consider waiving the electrical permit fee as well
Main Motion:
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Treverton to
honor the 40 Space Congress and exempt the permits fees in the amount of
$635 in order to erect tents.
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A motion to amend was made by Mr. Hoog and seconded by Mr. Treverton to
waive the electrical permit fees in the amount of $90.00 for the electrical fees for
the 40 Space Congress. The vote on the amendment to the main motion carried
4-0 as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For
and Mr. Treverton, For.
The vote on the main motion carried 4 -0 as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro
Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2003.
2. Resolution No 2003 -09; Appointing an Alternate Member to the Planning &
Zoning Board. (Dennis Jenkins)
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1 Mayor Randels asked if any Council members, staff or interested party desired to
remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
No request was made to remove an item for discussion.
1 A motion was made by Mr. Hoog and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to
approve Consent Agenda Items No. 1 and 2. The vote on the motion carried 4-0 as
follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr.
Treverton, For
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3. Motion to Approve: Annual Audit for the Year Ending September 30, 2002
as Presented by Bray, Beck and Koetter, CPA, P.A.
Mayor Randels reported that the City had a clean report with no material findings to the
credit of the Finance Department. Mr. Charles Koetter introduced himself and Ms.
Yvonne Clayborough of the auditing firm. Ms. Clayborough reviewed a flowchart that
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details governmental requirements for the City's audit process. She highlighted that
there were no instances of non - compliance and no material weaknesses of internal
, c, control. Ms. Clayborough related how the City had the foresight to set aside monies
from the Sheriffs Fines and Forfeitures funds in lieu of a computer lapse at the County
department. She commended the City for its fiscal responsibility. Ms. Clayborough
reviewed the three most important highlights. First, the groundwork is laid for the
Government Accounting Standards Board 34 Implementation. Second, unreserved fund
balances were reviewed with the Council for a contingency fund. Ms. Bowers replied to
Mayor Pro Tem Petsos that a policy is being developed for the unreserved fund
balance. Third and last, she concluded that the City might want to revisit the Capital
Asset Capitalization Policy.
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Ms. Clayborough reviewed the Unreserved Fund Balance chart and expressed the
caution that removing one -time capital purchases reflects a break -even in expenditures
versus revenue. The City exceeded the breaking point in comparison to other
municipalities in total revenue to population. Although revenue benchmarks were
achieved, the City has reached static revenue with an increase in services. Ms.
Clayborough informed that revenues are increasing but at a slower rate.
Mayor Randels replied to a previous question from Mr. Gene Petre that the City
received less than $1 million dollars from property taxes in the year 2001. Ms.
Clayborough stated that growth has an adverse affect on the system. Ms. Clayborough
commented that during the audit process City staff is always cooperative and research
1 is helped with clean, organized data Mr. Gene Petre commended Ms. Bowers and the
C Finance Department staff.
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A motion was made by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to
approve the Annual Audit for the Year Ending September 30, 2002 as Presented
by Bray, Beck and Koetter, CPA, P.A. The vote on the motion carried 4 -0 as
follows: Mr. Hoog, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr.
Treverton, For
4. Motion to Approve: Design Build Proposal for the North Ridgewood Avenue
Stormwater Detention Basin, Stottler, Stagg and Associates in the amount
of $37,000.
Mr. John Pekar of Stottler, Stagg and Associates, explained that this a combination
project that would be integrated into an open space park -like setting and would also
intercept stormwater at the head of the system. This project is oriented toward grant
funding. Mr. Pekar distributed photos of a similar project in Melbourne near the
Rockwell building. Mr. Pekar replied to Mr. Treverton that the plan would disconnect the
catch basin at the end of the cul -de -sac near the beach parking area in Harbor Heights.
The project would extend just behind the dune line for about one and one -half to two
acres. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos asked how Mr. Pekar planned to drain the water from the
cul -de -sac into the basin since drainage flows from east to west. Mayor Randels replied
that there is a storm drain at the end of the cul -de -sac that could be opened for the
system. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos inquired how much drainage could be diverted into the
area. Mr. Pekar replied about two acre feet of stormwater could be retained and
infiltrated into the system. Mr. Pekar replied to Mr. Hoog that the pedway could be
retained and the system would be a dry one on the east side of the pedway. Mr.
Nicholas expressed that the Council should consider what is in the best interest of the
City before further granting of utility easements. Mr. Treverton asked if a notice along
with a sketch of the location could be distributed regarding the project. Mr. Pekar stated
that the firm would coordinate meetings with the affected property owners. Mr. Pekar
also thanked the Council and the City Clerk's office for the Board Appreciation Dinner.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Treverton to
Approve a Design Build Proposal for the North Ridgewood Avenue Stormwater
Detention Basin, Stottler, Stagg and Associates in the Amount of $37,000. The
vote on the motion carried 4 -0 as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos,
( For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
ORDINANCES: Second Public Hearing:
5. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 08 -2003; Providing for the Advance of
Funds to Construct Required Sidewalks and Impose a Sidewalk Impact Fee.
c e Mayor Randels read Ordinance No 08 -2003 by title.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
RELATING TO SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION; AMENDING SECTION 110 -475 OF THE
CAPE CANAVERAL CODE TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY TO ADVANCE
FUNDS AND CONSTRUCT REQUIRED SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE CITY AND THEN
IMPOSE A SIDEWALK IMPACT FEE UPON NEW DEVELOPMENT ABUTTING THE
1 SIDEWALK; PROVIDING FOR A METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE IMPACT FEE
1 AND APPORTIONING THE COST OF SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION TO PROPERTY
OWNERS RECEIVING THE BENEFIT OF THE SIDEWALK; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels pointed out that the Building Official's previous question of how to
monitor the fees was included in the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos commended the
City Attorney on drafting the ordinance and expressed his desire to see staff rigorously
implement the sidewalk plan.
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There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hoog to
Adopt Ordinance No 08 -2003. The vote on the motion carried 4-0 as follows: Mr.
Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton,
For.
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Nirre ORDINANCES: First Public Hearing:
6. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 09 -2003; Amending Section 110 -171;
Providing for Filing Requirements; Providing for the Clarification of Code
Requirements, for second reading.
Mayor Randels read Ordinance No 09 -2003 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 110 -
171 OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR FILING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
CLARIFICATION OF CODE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ii A motion was made by Mr. Hoog and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to
approve Ordinance No. 09 -2003 for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos asked for
staff comment on Ms. Bowers' concern regarding regulation by City Treasurer's office.
1 Mr. Boucher explained that the Board was looking for some mechanism to ascertain if
the special exception requirement was being met. Ms. McNeely stated that the Board's
goal was to cease the proliferation of alcohol only establishments. Mr. Nicholas said that
the City has a 2,000 -foot distance limitation in order to sell beer and wine and the State
�' ° has an SRX liquor license that absolves restaurants from the 250 seat capacity
�, limitation with a requirement that 51 percent of revenue from food must be shown at
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some time However, he was not aware of how the State requires such reporting or if it
was at the time of the annual license renewal. Mr. Nicholas explained that the City
attempted to pattern its reporting in the same manner as the State. Mayor Randels
stated that the burden was put on the City Treasurer's office to demonstrate that the
requirement was being met at the time of the occupational license renewal. Ms. Bowers
-< explained that the ordinance allowing for the special exception sets up the procedures
through the requirement of an affidavit. The City could call forth records at any point and
if compliance is questionable, Code Enforcement could regulate and the Finance
Department would audit. Discussion followed on how a restaurant would submit proof of
compliance to the special exception. Mayor Randels asked what initiated the proposed
action. Ms. McNeely explained that a special exception was granted to a gentleman
who sells antique beer that is not consumed but collected.
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Mr. Treverton suggested proceeding with the amendment to the language regarding the
scale of the plan. Mayor Randels referred to Paragraph 3, Item 5 "a building floor plan
shall be of a scale of not less than 1/8 inch equals one - foot," amended to read "shall be
of a scale appropriate for the establishment but in no case shall the scale be less than
1/8 inch equals one -foot and shall detail room layouts and exits." Mayor Randels said
1 that the change to A2(5)c is that the vicinity map, site plan map and building floor plan
shall accompany each application. Attorney Garganese stated that the language in this
ordinance would amend Section 110 -171, Subparagraph A2(5)c.
A motion to amend was made by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Petsos to read, "the building floor plan shall be of a scale appropriate for the
1 1 establishment but in no case shall the scale be Tess than 1/8 inch equals one -foot
and shall detail room layouts and exits." The vote on the motion carried 4 -0 as
follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr.
Treverton, For
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Mayor Randels read the Council's request to insert in Paragraph 3 that, "the owner of
the restaurant shall submit at the time of application for special exception a signed
affidavit attesting to the compliance of the required percentage." A motion was made
by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to amend Section 2(c )3
by inserting the requested language. Mayor Randels clarified that the deleted
language read, "occupational licenses shall not be renewed without the filing of such
1 affidavit. Mr. Hoog inquired who would regulate and how would the ordinance provide
the leverage to regulate. Attorney Garganese replied that failure to provide the records
requested shall be cause for revocation of the occupational license and the special
I exception granted under this section. Mayor Randels stated that it is the owner's burden
when an affidavit is filed that an agreement is made to produce the records. Attorney
. Garganese stated that the problem with the affidavit is that the requirement is stated in
the middle of paragraph with conditions above and below it The purpose of the affidavit
4 is for the person to agree to allow the City to review the records and they agree that
I ui should they not meet the 51 percent requirement, the City has the right to revoke the
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occupational license and revoke the special exception. He stated that the ordinance
could be redrafted and returned for a first reading. Attorney Garganese related that he
litigated the Rachel's case in Casselberry that was relative to the validity of using
receipts to ascertain the 51 percent food sold rule. Ms. Bowers suggested that the City
draft an affidavit that outlines the agreed upon terms of the special exception. Mayor I
Pro Tem Petsos asked if the City Attorney could also include vendor invoices relating to
food to the records submitted.
Attorney Garganese would submit at the next scheduled meeting another draft of
I the ordinance due to the number of amendments. The ordinance failed for lack of
1 a motion on the main amendment.
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RESOLUTIONS:
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7. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2003 -10; Legal Services Contract with
Brown, Ward, Salzman, Weiss, P.A.
Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2003 -10 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
(„.; APPOINTING ANTHONY A. GARGANESE AND THE LAW FIRM OF BROWN, WARD,
SALZMAN, WEISS AND GARGANESE, P.A. AS CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels reviewed some of the highlights of the Contract such as: an expense
limit for legal litigation services of $5,000 after which the Council would decide whether
or not to continue to litigate a case, quarterly legal reports, continuing service with a 60-
day written notice of termination, insurance under the law firm endorsing the City, two
free seminars and assistance during City Government Week. Mr. Treverton requested
to amend the approval to include Attorney Garganese's name to the partnership. Mayor
Randels inquired about the Termination Agreement and asked why the City does not
give the Attorney 60 -days notice. Mr. Boucher advised that limited notice is acceptable.
Ms. Bea McNeely asked if there were any stipulations in the contract that expressly
state which attorney would attend Board meetings. Ms. McNeely expressed that she
would prefer that Attorney Garganese attend the Planning and Zoning Board meetings
for continuity sake. Mayor Randels said that he could see the validity of using the same
attorney at the Board meetings, but he brought out that using Attorney Garganese's
assistant might provide a lesser cost for legal counsel. Attorney Garganese stated that
Attorney Buak is the only other attorney who would attend some of the Board meetings.
He stated that Attorney Buak is a good local government attorney and he is expected to
become Board Certified in Local Government in May Mayor Pro Tem Petsos inquired if
the City would be billed in order for the attorneys to confer between meetings. Attorney
Garganese replied no
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hoog to
Approve the Legal Services Contract with Brown, Ward, Salzman, Weiss and
Garganese, P.A. The vote on the motion carried 4 -0 as follows: Mr. Hoog, For;
Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
DISCUSSION:
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8. Review of Manatee Park Pavilion Preliminary Plans.
Ms. Hanson described the pavilion using a detailed drawing. Mr. Hoog inquired about
storage space. Ms. Hanson replied that basically storage is available for janitorial
supplies. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos inquired about the timeframe for completion. Ms.
j Hanson anticipates start-up this summer. Mr. Treverton inquired about ventilation. Mr.
Morley said that there are louver doors and a mechanical exhaust system. He
expressed that they did not choose to make comfort too optimal in the bathroom area.
Ms. Hanson said that she did not desire to encourage any illicit activity in the restrooms
and she plans to lock the facility after hours. Council members expressed their
support to proceed with the pavilion project. !,
REPORTS:
2 C 1. City Manager
• Mr. Boucher announced a County sponsored Emergency Management
Seminar entitled "How to Survive a Disaster" on March 26
• Mr. Boucher reported that the Port Commission plans to consider changes to the
A1A overhead sign and include Cape Canaveral at its next meeting.
• Mr. Boucher reported that he is working with John Pekar, Mr. Campenetti and
another staff person from SSA on facilities planning. He is also working on a
needs assessment for the Fire Station with Chief Sargeant. The plan is to
compile an assessment of all City facilities.
• Mr. Boucher thanked the City Clerk's office for a well- attended Board
i Appreciation Dinner.
' • Mr. Boucher stated that he forwarded E -mail from the City of Cocoa Beach on
the reuse issue that included a two -year extension of the contract. He asked that
1 the Council consider what has transpired so far. Mr. Nicholas asked if there were
1 a provision in the present agreement that if the City begins to charge Canaveral
residents for reclaimed water, Cocoa Beach would also pay. Mr. Boucher replied
no.
2. Staff
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City Treasurer
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Recreation Director
• No report.
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Building Official
1 • Mr. Morley thanked the Council for meeting with him during the Building Official
interview process.
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City Engineer
• Mr. Pekar said that stormwater would also be considered as part of the reuse
system in the future.
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City Clerk
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I City Attorney
• City Attorney reported that the Planning and Zoning Board agreed that the
Shores of Artesia site plan was vested.
• City Attorney encouraged the Council to review some of the legislation that
would have a major impact on municipalities such as the Cancer Disability
I Presumption Bill for Fire Fighters and Paramedics, the Wireless Communications
1 Tower Bill which would grant cities zoning authority with respect to approving
(„, towers for wireless communications and the Municipal Per Diem and Travel
Allowance in which the Attorney General reversed his opinion and states that
4 cities are limited to the per diem as required in State statutes. The League of
Cities is attempting to promote a bill that clarifies the cities home rule powers to
adopt their own reasonable rate. Also, there is a private property rights act bill
1 amending the Bert Harris Property Rights Act that would waive the cities right to
sovereign immunity. The League is asking cities to adopt a resolution to oppose
this change. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos gave the City Manager a copy of the Bert
1 Harris Rights bill and the Act from the City of Miami.
• City Attorney reported that he is progressing with the Code amendments and
1 new ordinances would be submitted at the next Council meeting.
City Attorney reported that he is using wireless communication during the
Council meeting that allows him access to legal databases as well as to send E-
1 mail.
AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD:
• Mr. Gene Petre inquired about the Cape Shores address reassignment and
asked if the City had proceeded. Mr. Boucher affirmed.
• Mr. Petre inquired when the smoking ban would come into compliance. He was
told July 2003.
• Mr. Petre asked about regulating motorized scooters. Mayor Randels replied
i (..„ that the Attorney General's opinion had been overturned. Mr. Boucher explained
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that the overturned opinion stated that the Department of Motor Vehicles would
not license or regulate them.
• Mr. Nicholas thanked the City for the Annual Board dinner.
• Mr. Nicholas related that the Beautification Board received a cost estimate from
Stottler, Stagg and Associates of $36,500 for the City sign. Mr. Boucher
responded that a private firm submitted a bill for approximately $70 -to 100,000
for the original concept. Mr. Pekar replied that cost were $80- to 100,000 for a
design build of the original concept. Mayor Randels asked Mr. Nicholas if the
Beautification Board would be amenable to landscaping.
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Mr. Hoog
• Mr. Hoog thanked the Clerk's office for the Board Appreciation dinner.
• Mr. Hoog commented on the Mayor's letter of support to the Melbourne
Airport.
• Mr. Hoog attended the League of Cities dinner.
• Mr. Hoog also commended the Beautification Board for the appearance of the
Al A corridor.
Mr. Treverton
(..- • Mr. Treverton credited Mayor Pro Tem Petsos for the initial concept of sidewalk
impact fees.
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Mayor Pro Tem Petsos
• Mayor Pro Tem Petsos reported that he plans to attend Legislative Action Days
in Tallahassee and Mayor Randels also plans to attend. Council members
suggested canceling the City Council meeting on April 1st.
A motion was made by Mayor Randels and seconded by Mr. Hoog to cancel the
City Council regular meeting on April 1, 2003 due to the lack of a quorum. The
vote on the motion carried 4 -0 as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos,
For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
• Mayor Pro Tem Petsos related that Commissioner Sasso requested of Cocoa
Beach's City Manager that the two city's Beautification Boards work together and
incorporate the landscaping project into Cocoa Beach.
• Mayor Pro Tem Petsos inquired about the dune crossover sign and expressed
to see a brief message on the sign.
• Mayor Pro Tem Petsos reported on additional fire grant money through the
Homeland Security Act. 1
Mayor Randels
• Mayor Randels displayed a photo of the City sign with the memorial wreath.
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• Mayor Randels inquired about preparing the agendas one week in advance
and asked if other Council members desired to continue this process. The
process will continue.
• Mayor Randels reported that fill dirt from the High Point site in Cocoa was
used in Cape Canaveral.
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• Mayor Randels reported that the City officially gave $7,200 for the TRIAD
identification bracelets. He stated that a previous pledge for $800 from the City
for a video prompted payment prior to publishing of the check presentation photo.
Mayor Randels asked to know if the $800 promised for the video in 1999 was
paid.
• Mayor Randels reported that residents are still resolving the peacock situation.
• Mayor Randels reported on the dedication of the U.S.S. Mason, Saturday, April
12th.
• Mayor Randels interviewed consultants along with the Economic Development
Corporation from Washington, D.C. as part of a base realignment and closure
committee to show the importance of retaining Patrick Air Force Base. Mayor
Randels reported that 25 percent of the bases nationwide would be closed. One
of the high criteria is the return on investment for the sale of this property.
ADJOURNMENT:
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There no fiu siness, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M.
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