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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-02-2001 Regular CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY October 2, 2001 I 7:00 PM I MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Burt Bruns Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Richard Treverton Council Members Absent Larry Weber Others Present: Bennett Boucher, City Manager Mark McQuagge, Assistant City Attorney , Susan Stills, City Clerk Morris Reid, C.B.O., Building Official CONSENT AGENDA: 1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2001. 2. Purchase of a Dodge Dakota Pick -Up Truck for the Building Department in the amount of $19,000. 3. Outdoor Entertainment Permit for Recreation department's Halloween "Monster Mash" Dance. 4. Resurfacing of the Shuffleboard Courts in the amount of $5,689. Mayor Randels asked if any Council member, staff or interested party desired to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mr. Boucher requested to remove Items No. 2 and 4 on the Consent Agenda for discussion. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to approve I 3 Consent Agenda Items No 1 and 3. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 2, 2001 Page 2 Mr. Boucher explained that due to anticipated shortfalls in state revenues and the condition of the national economy, it would be financially prudent to place a hold on capital expenditures. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos asked if waiting would require additional maintenance on the shuffleboard courts due to further deterioration. Mr. Boucher replied that further wear would be minimal. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to table Consent Agenda Items No. 2 and 4. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For RESOLUTIONS: I 6. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No 01 -33; Re- Appointing a Member to the Planning and Zoning Board. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REAPPOINTING A REGULAR MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 1 A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to adopt Resolution No. 01 -33 re- appointing Beatrice McNeely to the Planning and Zoning Board , , with a term i September , a0 w follows: Mr. Bruns expre , For; on Mayor Pro Tem 15 2003. Petsos The , For; M motion ayo Randel 4 - s, For; ith Mr. voting as Treverton, For. 7. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 01 -34; Re- Appointing a Member to the Code Enforcement Board. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REAPPOINTING A REGULAR MEMBER TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. i A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Treverton to adopt Resolution No. 01 -34 re- appointing Jeffrey Ratliff to the Code Enforcement Board with a term to expire on October 1, 2004. The motion carried 4 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For. 8. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 01 -35; Re- Appointing a Member to the Library Board. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REAPPOINTING A REGULAR MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mayor Randels and seconded by Mr. Bruns to adopt Resolution No. 01 -35 re- appointing Geraldine Vavrek to the Library Board with a term to expire on 1 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting A October 2, 2001 Page 3 i October 1, 2003. The motion carried 4 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor F Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For. 9. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No 01 -36; Re- Appointing Members to the Recreation Board. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REAPPOINTING REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 1 A motion was made by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem to adopt Resolution No. 01 -36 re- appointing Marianne Kulac - Taiani, John Dattilo and Regina Mead to the Recreation Board with terms to expire on October 1, 2003. The motion carried 4 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For REPORTS: 1. City Manager I • Mr. Boucher encouraged Council members to view the beach end plantings on Lincoln I E and Madison Avenues that Public Works completed. • Mr. Boucher announced that Manatee Sanctuary Park Boardwalk Project is complete. • Mr. Boucher reported that the RFP for Health Insurance would be published on Wednesday October 3 and opened on October l7'h. • Mr. Boucher reported that the RFP for the Stormwater Utility is due for publishing this week with a bid opening on November 1s . • Mr. Boucher reported that he would direct staff to curtail expenditures on capital purchases, however beautification projects would continue. He planned to set watch on available grant funding. He also said that position vacancies would remain until further notification. • Mr. Boucher reported that Bert Francis, Finance Director with Canaveral Port Authority that the Port's bond council would not allow them to co -Lease on the Fire Department truck. The Port would pay their full amount and the City would proceed with the lease agreement. • Mr. Boucher reported that he met with Stott ler, Stagg and Associates for capital projects review however he would not proceed with implementation at this time. • Mr. Boucher reported that the Radisson could not sponsor the Wednesday- Friendsday in 2002. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos suggested using the Manatee Sanctuary Park. Mr. Boucher asked that Council members forward any ideas for an altemate location to the Business and Cultural Development Board. • Mr. Boucher reported on Reindeer Run sponsorship support. The Board will review the plans for the event at their next meeting. • Mr. Boucher reported on $45,000 in Transportation Impact Fees with the County with an additional $15,000 from the Villages escrow account for the North Atlantic intersection. j With anticipated construction revenue, the amount would be close to $100,000 prior to Mr. Boucher meeting with the County on impact fees. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos expressed that the Port impacts the intersection and should assist with its installation. i 1 I i i 1 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 2, 2001 Page 4 3 • Mr. Boucher reported that the Lift Station 4 project is stalled in order to remove petroleum products from the Jamieson property. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos requested a white paper background report on the project. i 2. Staff City Clerk • Mrs. Stills reminded Council members of City Govemment Week and encouraged their participation in activities with Cape View Elementary School. 1 City Attomey • Attorney McQuagge submitted his request for an Attorney General opinion and Council could expect a response within thirty days. • Attorney McQuagge reported on his findings from research on the Lease Agreement for the Library from 1988. He stated that a specific provision in the lease agreement outlines a policy that use of the meeting and conference rooms shall be by mutual agreement by the Brevard County Library System and the City. Attorney McQuagge said that this allows the City a position on the matter. He explained that the Library's denial of use by 1 correspondence to Mr. Boucher is a breach of the Lease agreement. Attorney McQuagge explained further that the Lease Agreement is separate from the 1996 Inter -Local Agreement that provided for the Library expansion. Attomey McQuagge said that he would present possible approaches, however legal avenues do exist to obtain use of the library 1 meeting room. I AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: • Ms. Marilyn Rigerman questioned the City's proposal to complete the reclaimed water project. Mayor Randels stated that $200,000 was set aside per year to complete 1 the project. She expressed concem on how the project was planned and asked what was the determining factor for installation. Mayor Randels explained that the master plan was a loop of the City's perimeter installing main lines and a tie in for residents as applications were submitted. Mr. Treverton replied that workshops are proposed to discuss the reclaimed water system at length. Mr. Treverton also responded that grant funding was used in the initial phase of the project. Mr. Bruns explained that in the beginning, connection fees were $50 and at this time reclaimed water installation has become an 1 affordability factor. Ms. Rigerman expressed that the whole City should have been 1 included similar to what is done in a sewer line installation. • Mr. Leo Nicholas suggested using some of the water from the Merritt Island reclaimed water project. 1 • Mr. Nicholas questioned the proposed building for the Reclaimed Water facility and queried the previous re- roofing project. He suggested reconsidering the re -roof project in Tight of economic uncertainty. He also suggested a pre - fabricated building as well as 1 utilizing some of the land at the Reclaimed Water plant. • Mr. Nicholas related that he spoke with a candidate who claims that he owns the twenty- 1 foot portion of land between Harbor Heights and Ocean Woods. Mr. Boucher explained that the tax deed would depict how the property is allotted to each adjacent 1 1 1 owner. Mr. Boucher stated that a smaller portion to the south of the twenty -foot portion is what the candidate owns. 1 I 1 I 1 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting 1 October 2, 2001 , Page 5 • Mr. Nicholas questioned the proposed City Hall expansion. Mr. Boucher stated that Council was shown a concept design for Public Works, however a facilities needs assessment has not been performed. He said that he met with Stott ler, Stagg and Associates for a creative design to utilize the City Hall area Mr. Nicholas suggested acquiring the parking lot behind United Agencies for additional City Hall parking. • Ms. Beatrice McNeely reported on the Planning and Zoning Board's traffic study presentation. • Ms. Rigerman strongly encouraged the Council to utilize the library for the City's use. She stated that the City's ad valorem tax supports maintenance and operation. Ms. Rigerman provided background on how City residents supported the Library with initial funding to buy the land and to construct the building. 3. City Council Mr. Treverton • Mr. Treverton requested revisiting the Code review. • Mr. Treverton also asked to schedule the City Manager's evaluation prior to the election. • Mr. Treverton suggested sheltering the generator outside the City Hall Annex. Mr. Treverton asked if staff would research the impact of the half -cent sales tax and the percentage of the City's income. Mr. Boucher explained that seasonal residents impact in the City through utilities use and he would keep Council informed of legislative changes. i Mr. Bruns • Mr. Bruns commented on real estate activity in light of national economics. • Mr. Bruns expressed favor on seeing activity on Washington Avenue sidewalk project • Mr. Bruns asked staff to inspect the possible activity of a swale at the Wendy's restaurant that would run-off into the canal at the John Porter Bridge. Mr. Reid explained that the Florida Department of Transportation removed sod in the right -of -way for run -off from A1A. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos commented on Board vacancies and encouraged Council to recruit new City Board members. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos requested additional flags on the A1A corridor. Mr. Boucher replied that Florida Power and Light allows flags and Christmas decorations on freestanding light poles only. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos expressed appreciation for the streetlight on N. Atlantic and A1A and questioned illumination requirements for intersections. Staff will research if there are any requirements. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos agreed with a pause in hiring at this time. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos announced the Cape View Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 6 at 9 A.M Mayor Randels • Mayor Randels reported that he requested and received a book on special taxing i districts from the Department of Community Affairs. I City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting I October 2, 2001 Page 6 i l • Mayor Randels reported on a potential candidate to serve on a City Board and asked if a year's residency is still a necessary requirement. Council agreed by majority to retain the j one -year residency requirement. • Mayor Randels asked if there were any interest in regulating non -profit groups conducting fund- raising at intersections. Council members replied that the City has no medians and I such fund - raising is usually done on a median. • Mayor Randels announced the League of Cities International Round -Table at the Melbourne Airport, October 26 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M • Mayor Randels asked if there were any interest in the Health First Grand Prix. Council members respectfully declined. • Mayor Randels asked if there were any interest by Council members to participate in the after - school program, "Lights On After School." Mayor Pro Tem Petsos informed that the Cape View Elementary School conducts many after - school activities and programs. • Mayor Randels asked if there were any interest by the Council in the self- adhesive emergency number telephone stickers. Council members were in favor if the sticker could be produced at no cost. I • Mayor Randels distributed playground concepts such as the one done in Cocoa Beach through volunteer efforts. Mr. Boucher suggested forwarding this idea to the Recreation Board. I • Mayor Randels distributed Brevard County Animal Enforcement booklets. • Mayor Randels distributed Space Coast Defense Alliance booklets that promote the value of Patrick Air Force Base and the Canaveral Air Force Station. • Mayor Randels distributed the Economic Development Commission booklets, "Florida's Space Coast." • Mayor Randels reported on the City's public meeting schedule published in the Space I Coast Press and noted that the advertisement was repositioned over the past several weeks to a more desirable location. • Mayor Randels reported on how Cape Canaveral Hospital utilized beautification funding from Mr. Bennix. • Mayor Randels asked if there were any interest by the Council to discuss the 10% late fees charged on utility billing. Staff will provide data on utility fees from other municipalities for Council's review. 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