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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-19-2000 Regular CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY September 19, 2000 7:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Larry Weber Richard Treverton Burt Bruns Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher Assistant City Attorney, Mark McQuagge City Clerk, Sandra Smith Canaveral Precinct Commander, Major George McGee Public Works Director, Edward Gardulski Parks and Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson PRESENTATION: Honorable Howard Futch, State Representative presented check replicas for grants to Parks and Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson and Mayor Randels on behalf of $50,000 for City Park and $125,000 for Manatee Sanctuary Park. I PROCLAMATIONS: i f Mayor Randels read the Week of Civility proclamation. He and Representative Futch presented the proclamation to Girl Scout Troop 1737 and Brownie Troop. r Mayor Randels read the Constitution Week proclamation, which will be mailed. RESOLUTIONS: 1. (Tape 1, 455) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2000 -34, Re- Appointing Members to the Board of Adjustment (Ronnie Farmer and Connie McKone for terms to expire on October 1, 2003) by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; RE- APPOINTING REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF i Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 Page 2 ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Weber to approve Resolution No. 2000 -34, inserting the names Ronnie Farmer and Connie McKone with terms to expire on October 1, 2003. There was no public comment. The motion passed with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. 2. (Tape 1, 484) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2000 -35, Re- Appointing Members to the Code Enforcement Board (Walter Godfrey, Jr., Karen Hartley and Mary Russell for terms to expire on October 1, 2003) by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; RE- APPOINTING REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Resolution No. 2000 -35, inserting the names Walter Godfrey, Jr., Karen Hartley and Mary Russell with terms to expire on October 1, 2003. There was no public comment. The motion passed with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. 3. (Tape 1, 517) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2000 -36, Re- Appointing Members to the Library Board (Dr. Tim Grady, Joanna Atwood, Rosann Gallagher, James K. Brown and June E. Bell with terms to expire October 1, 2002) by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REAPPOINTING REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Resolution No.20 00 -36, inserting the names Dr. Tim Grady, Joanna Atwood, 1 IE Rosann Gallagher, James K. Brown and June E. Bell with terms to expire on October 1, 2003. There was no public comment. Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 Page 3 The motion passed with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. 4. (Tape 1, 549) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2000 -37, Re- Appointing Members to the Recreation Board (Bob Gorham, Harvey Renshaw and William Schmidt for terms to expire October 1, 2002) by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; RE- APPOINTING REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Weber and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Resolution No 2000 -37, inserting the names Bob Gorham, Harvey Renshaw and William Schmidt with terms to expire on October 1, 2002. There was no public comment. The motion passed with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For j 5. (Tape 1, 581) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2000 -38, Addendum for Annual Law Enforcement Services with the Brevard County Sheriffs Office by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA AND PHILIP B. WILLIAMS, AS SHERIFF OF BREVARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 1 A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Weber to approve Resolution No.2000 -38. Mr. Boucher stated that the administrative costs are the same as last year, and this budget is $5,000 Tess that proposed in this year's budget. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos commended the Major for approaching the Canaveral Port Authority to share costs for the administrative assistant. Mr. Treverton noted a typographical error on page 10. Mr. Weber commended the Sheriffs Department on their superb service. Mr. Bruns reiterated the commendation. Mr. Bruns reminded staff to arrange for a special election to provide a referendum for Police and Fire Service funding. f 1 There was no public comment. i 1 Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 i Page 4 i i The motion passed with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; 1 Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For I 6. (Tape 1, 875) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2000 -39 Fire Services Contract by title. 1 I : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY 1 MEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA AND THE CAPE CANAVERAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Resolution No. 2000 -39. Mr. Boucher explained that this is the second year of a ten -year contract and gave a general overview of contract. There was no public comment. a The motion passed with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. CONSIDERATIONS: I 7. (Tape 1, 1011) A motion was made by Mr. Weber and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2000. The motion passed with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. 8. (Tape 1, 1176) Mr. John Pekar, of Stottler Stagg & Associates was present. Mr. I Boucher related that the plan was delivered this afternoon and no one has had the opportunity to review the document. Consensus was to defer the i Stormwater Master Plan until the October 3, 2000 meeting. 4 i DISCUSSION: 1 9. (Tape 1, 1344) State Legislative Issues i [I t Mr. Boucher reported that he would be working on the legislative committee for the Space Coast League of Cities. The conference is scheduled for mid - October, so there is time to research for meaningful legislative issues. This will be placed on the October 3 agenda. i I 1 Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 1 September 19, 2000 Page 5 i REPORTS: (Tape 1, 1700) City Manager — Bennett Boucher o Mr. Boucher reported that Planning and Zoning recommended a signage height and size, with an amortization schedule for Council consideration. He related possible meeting dates for hearings. Council concurred that a discussion item should be placed on the October 3 agenda with special notices, including the City marquee. Mr. Boucher stated that we could mail a copy of the proposed ordinance with schematics to all business owners. l Mr. Nicholas commented that citizens should not be slighted as well Condominium associations are to be mailed notices as well • Nancy Hanson is working on another FRDP grant for picnic pavilions and restrooms, a trail and educational kiosks in the amount of $150,000. • Computer upgrades are progressing in City Hall. The difficulty thus far is with the telephone company to get Public Works and City Hall networked. Mr. Petsos queried if AJT could come in to re a ive report on the 9 p master plan of what future needs are. • Susan Stills has been working with Adobe Acrobat to provide electronic forms. Commended for file cabinets disappearing. • Budget hearing will be on Thursday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m. • Towne Realty made a presentation to Planning and Zoning about their resort project. The concept drawings are available in the City Manager's office. Shorewood Drive may be offered to the City for dedication. They do not plan to provide public access or a park, however, • Union negotiations — will be on October 3 agenda. Have requested 4% wage increases, will submit 2.5% as provided to general employees. • Public notice on the utility bills. City Attorney confirmed that it was adequate. • MPO- City's project was the west side pedestrian bridge fell from 6 to 19 in ranking. They thought the ranking was not consistent with looking at urban areas and landscaping enhancement. Mr. Petsos queried if it could be considered under the miscellaneous and especially safety criteria. gg I Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 Page 6 i • City Attorney, Mark McQuagge explained that the Cocoa Beach conflict resolution meeting was held. Resolution was not reached. Cocoa Beach requested a guarantee of 650,000 gallons per day or every other day for 100 percent during droughts. In response, we offered staff to work to determine best efforts without guarantees. Additionally, the resolution assessment is extended, rather than recessing. They rejected the offer to extend. Therefore it recessed without resolution. October 4 has been y suggested for the second meeting, however, is unlikely due to the unavailability of some of our Council Members. All will be noticed when a ■ date is set. Council concurred to obtain a facilitator before a date is set. Mr. McQuagge confirmed that his position is that the City is under no obligation to provide reclaimed water to the City of Cocoa disregarding concern for our citizens. Mr. Treverton queried about the restrictions of discharging water into the river. Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski explained that we currently have unlimited ability to discharge. However, there are alternatives of discharging to retention ponds at the Port. Mr. Gardulski related that SJRWMD does not want our reclaimed water in the river, and the City of Cocoa Beach is mentioned in our permit. We have seven firms submitting RFP's for an Environmental Engineering Consultant. Our permit expires June 2001. Therefore, our processes will be closely reviewed. Mr. McQuagge stated that this potential litigation could affect our ability to enter into an agreement with the Port and would be premature at this time. i AUDIENCE 1 o Mr. Leo Nicholas reported that at the Beautification Board meeting, the Canaveral Ditch is a priority for planning a walkway development. They requested Council to approve funding for an engineering draft. The area has already been surveyed. The Board requests a lighted walkway or bike path. Mr. Petsos stated that the City Manager was directed to work toward providing funding for this plan. A status report will be provided by the City Manager at the next Beautification Board Meeting. The Stormwater plan could likely provide a medium for improvement of the canal. Mr. Treverton related that some of the answers are indeed listed within the proposed Master Stormwater Plan. Parks and Recreation Direction - Nancy Hanson I I • Part of the requirements for the FRDP grant is a special meeting as we have held before and could be held just before the October 3 meeting to consider the conceptual plans. Public Works Director — Ed Gardulski o No report. I I F i Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 Page 7 1 : E City Clerk- Sandra Smith • Ms. Smith reported that Mayor Randels and Jim Morgan have qualified for the Mayoral election to be held on November 7, 2000. City Attorney — Mark McQuagge • No report. Council Member - Larry Weber • Mr. Weber queried about the status of the City Hall renovations. • Mr. Weber stated that September 28 is Make a Difference Day and Council concurred to paint City Hall as the volunteer project. • The entrance to the City from the Port will be cleaned and some plant restoration will be accomplished. Council Member - Richard Treverton o Mr. Treverton reported that he received a brochure regarding appropriate business casual dress. He suggested that Council comply with the standard. E 0 Mr. Treverton queried about the status of the City Manager's meeting with the Cape Canaveral Hospital in regard to mitigation. Mr. Boucher responded that the Cape Canaveral Hospital was responsive to the City's Stormwater Master Plan project. They will write a synopsis to submit regarding their opinion of Canaveral's plan for mitigation. They will make a presentation before Council. o Mr. Treverton suggested that Council self - police ourselves to tighten our parliamentary procedures. t Council Member - Burt Bruns o Mr. Bruns queried about the status of the stop sign on Washington Avenue and the pathway. Mr. Gardulski responded that a stop bar must be installed before a stop sign can be erected. An RFP has been drafted for four different options of sidewalk construction. It will be let for bid in October. o Mr. Bruns queried about the status of bicycle helmets and their availability through the Recreation Department. Ms. Hanson responded that they are trying to obtain 100 helmets for distribution through Cape 1' View Elementary. 1 Mayor Pro Tem - Buzz Petsos t 0 Mr. Petsos queried if water sample reports are available on the Center Street baffle box. Mr. Gardulski distributed copies of a report of samples from March and September. o Mr. Petsos reiterated the desire for a report from the computer specialists from AJT on the current status of the City's computer systems and future technological plans. i tt 1 1 Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 i j Page 8 Mayor — Rocky Randels o Mayor Randels reported that the Villages of Seaport extended an invitation to an open house o Mayor Randels commended Ms. Susan Stills and Ms. Sandi Smith, of the City Clerk's office for their teamwork. He illustrated a joint a memorandum from them. o Mayor Randels reported that he would deliver a speech at the Clean Cities meeting Saturday about the City's electric car. o Mayor Randels distributed a brochure regarding how property assessments are calculated. o Mayor Randels reported that the deadline for application for a Florida Beautification grant is imminent. o Mayor Randels reminded Council that the City Manager's annual evaluation is due. o Mayor Randels presented a Wall Street Journal advertisement for Nextel mentioning the City of Cape Canaveral. o Mayor Randels queried about the status of the storage building at Public Works. Mr. Gardulski reported that a survey is being conducted to E build a new structure. T here being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. coc, Rocky Randels, MAYOR ..4;:521 �..I. Sandra S1pit Ty CLERK /;n ; T _ 1 i 1 1 6 I k r 1 i i c r