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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11-18-2003 Regular CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida ! C TUESDAY November 18, 2003 7:00 PM i MINUTES 1 CALL TO ORDER: I a PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3 ROLL CALL: i i Council Members Present: Council Member Bob Hoog Council Member Steve Miller Council Member Jim Morgan 1 Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Council Member Richard Treverton 1 Others Present: 3 City Manager Bennett Boucher City Attorney Anthony Garganese City Clerk Susan Stills City Treasurer Andrea Bowers Building Official Todd Morley Recreation Director Nancy Hanson I Assistant Public Works Director Walter Bandish j OLD BUSINESS: CONSENT AGENDA: 1 1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2003. 2. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2003; Certifying the Election Results of the November 4, 2003. 3. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2003; Consideration of i the Renewal for Group Medical, Dental and Life Insurance. Mayor Randels asked if any Council Member, staff or interested party desired to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. i C The City Clerk noted corrections under the Public Works Director's report section. She stated that the reuse project was in the "design" process not the bid process and that i i City of Cape Canaveral, Florida I City Council Regular Meeting November 18, 2003 1 Page 2 i (Be- installation of a left turn "arrow" not tum lane for northbound A1A traffic were the Public Works Director's intended statements. A motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Treverton to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 1 through 3 with corrections. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For ORDINANCES: Second Public Hearing: 4. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No 27 -2003; Vested Rights. I I Mayor Randels read Ordinance No 27 -2003 by title. i 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 115 TO THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO VESTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Randels stated that the proposed amendment would include a code section to address vested rights issues. 1 There was no public comment. A motion was made by Mr. Hoog and seconded by Mr. Treverton to adopt Ordinance No. 27 -2003 at second reading. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For, Mr. Morgan, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For. 5. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 39 -2003; Amending Section 22-46, Providing for Appeal to the City Council of a Community Appearance Board Decision. Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 39 -2003 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 22- 46 OF THE CAPE CANAVERAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. 1 Mayor Randels explained that the Community Appearance Board being quasi-judicial and any appeals would require action in the Circuit court and the proposed ordinance would establish an appeals procedure to the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos encouraged the City Manager to request feedback from a League of Cities workshop that addressed how Councils participate in the site review process. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos stated that the Council is ultimately responsible to the citizens. The Planning and Zoning Board is a recommending body. i I I I City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting November 18, 2003 Page 3 ,g There was no public comment. A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to Adopt Ordinance No 39 -2003 at second reading. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For, Mr. Morgan, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For 6. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 40 -2003; Adopting Amendments to the Annual General fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, Special Revenue Funds and 4 Expendable Trust Fund Budgets for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2003. Mayor Randels read Ordinance No 40 -2003 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; ADOPTING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL FUNDS, SEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDS, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS AND EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND ENDING 1 SEPTEMBER 30, 2003; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. t There was no public comment. A motion was made by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mr. Hoog to Adopt Ordinance No 40 -2003 at second reading. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For, Mr. Morgan, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For r PRESENTATION: Buzz Petsos 1 Mayor Randels gave remarks on Mayor Pro Tem Petsos' accomplishments during his tenure on the Council, such as liaison to Cape View Elementary School, the Beach Sand Fence project, landscaping the beach ends and irrigation with reclaimed water, City clean - ups and establishing the Youth Center to name a few. Mayor Randels presented Mayor Pro Tem Petsos with a plaque on behalf of the City and staff. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos also I gave parting remarks and encouraged each City department to continue in their respective efforts toward improving and maintaining City services. He commended the Canaveral Fire Department for their professionalism. He asked that the Sheriffs Office continue their efforts toward visibility in the community. He commended the City Manager and also encouraged him to continue participation in the community and with the businesses as well On a final note, he expressed his appreciation to the Council and wished them well. OATH OF OFFICE: Rocky Randels, Mayor and Stephen Miller, City Council Member 1 C Attomey Garganese administered the Oath of Office to Stephen Miller for Office of City Council. Attomey Garganese then administered the Oath of Office to Rocky Randels for the Office of Mayor. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting November 18, 2003 Page 4 1 C NEW BUSINESS: 4 RESOLUTIONS: i 1. Motion to Adopt Resolution No 2003 -43; Final Re -Plat of Gabriel -by- the -Sea; James D. Houston and Joy Morgan Gabriel, Applicants. There was no public comment. A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Hoog to Adopt Resolution No 2003 -43 a Final Re -Plat of Gabriel -by- the -Sea. Mr. Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For 2. Motion to Adopt Resolution No 2003 -44; Appointing a Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Randels nominated Mr. Hoog for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Council members agreed and supported the nomination. A motion was made by Mayor Randels and seconded by Mr. Morgan to Adopt ' Resolution No. 2003 -44 Appointing Bob Hoog as Mayor Pro Tem. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as following: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For 1 REPORTS: 1. City Manager • Mr. Boucher announced the Wage and Salary Plan Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, December 2 at 5:00 P.M. • Mr. Boucher announced the Pre - Application meeting with Country Inn Suites on Thursday, November 20 Mr. Morgan inquired about a traffic light program in the proposed area Mr. Boucher replied that discussion with the property owners is forthcoming. I 2. Staff i • No reports. 3. City Council 1 1 Mr. Morgan • Mr. Morgan welcomed Mr. Miller on board the Council. j Mayor Pro Tem Hoog • Mayor Pro Tem Hoog reported that he attended the Legislative Conference with the Florida League of Cities and he would provide information at the next Council meeting. • Mayor Pro Tem Hoog welcomed Mr. Miller on board. 1 C 1 Mr. Treverton F • Mr. Treverton welcomed Mr. Miller on board and he also congratulated Mr. Hoog as the new Mayor Pro Tem. I City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting November 18, 2003 Page 5 C • Mr. Treverton also thanked for Mayor Pro Tem Petsos for his influential role on the Council. Mr. Miller • Mr. Miller extended his best regards to Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and expressed that he looked forward to serving on the Council. Mayor Randels • Mayor Randels reported that the City might want to re- address the peafowl population. Mr. Hoog inquired about the residents that desire to form a committee to address this issue. • Mayor Randels stated the residents are the actual winners of the election in that both he and Mayor Pro Petsos were capable candidates. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: • Ms. Alicia O'Donnell addressed a drug problem hindering public safety one block from City Hall in the 300 block of Polk Avenue. She requested immediate action from the Council on this matter. } • Mr. Gene Petre asked Mr. Miller to tell about his background. Mr. Miller stated that he was born in Baltimore, Maryland and lived in the suburb of Bellaire. He attended James Madison University in Harrisburg, Virginia where he married and then transferred to Towson State where he studied Economics. After graduation he went to work for General Electric in Columbia, Maryland. He relocated to Cocoa Beach and worked for Planning Research Corporation that transitioned into Lockheed - Martin. He acquired his State General Contractor's license in 1986. He worked in the custom home market for several years. For the last three and one -half years he worked with Jackson Marine Services, Inc until recently when he opened Waterside Construction. His company performs both general contracting and marine services. Mr. Miller said that his young son has helped him to develop his perspective and goals. Education and the environment are some of his goals along with structured development. He planned to work within the City's Comprehensive Plan and maintain direction. He expressed that the City is located within a major hub. His main goal is toward a safe, enjoyable City. Mr. Miller looks to maintain the personalized environment that the City now experiences. • Mr. James Huston commended the City's Building Department on their personal touch on his project, Gabriel -by- the -Sea. ADJOURNMENT: There betang 9 urther business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:55 P.M. g. 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