HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-16-2013 RegularCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
April 16, 2013
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 P.M. and led the pledge
of allegiance. Mayor Randels requested the use of speaker cards and speaking directly
into the microphone.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem John Bond
Council Member Bob Hoog
Council Member Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky Randels
Council Member Betty Walsh
Others Present:
City Manager David L. Greene
City Attorney Anthony Garganese
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Angela Apperson
Finance Director John DeLeo
Community & Economic Development Director Todd Morley
Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara
Public Works Services Director Jeff Ratliff
Public Works Services Deputy Director Lonnie Dunn
Brevard County Sheriff Major Mike DeMorat
Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief John Cunningham
PRESENTATIONS / INTERVIEWS:
Proclamation designatinq the Week of May 5 - 11, 2013 as "Municipal Clerks Week":
Mayor Randels explained the purpose of and read the Proclamation into the record. He
presented same to Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Angela Apperson. Ms. Apperson
thanked the City for the Proclamation and support provided to her and Deputy City Clerk
Mia Goforth.
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Proclamation designating May 18, 2013 as "National Kids to Parks Day": Mayor
Randels read the "National Kids to Parks Day" Proclamation and presented same to
Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara.
Interview applicant Douglas Raymond for appointment to the Board of Adjustment:
Mayor Randels explained Mr. Raymond's past service as an Alternate. Attorney
Garganese asked Mr. Raymond if all information on his application was true and
correct, to which Mr. Raymond replied in the affirmative. Mr. Raymond also explained
his desire to continue to serve on the Board. Council Members thanked Mr. Raymond
for his desire to serve on the Board.
Interview applicants Jerry Agtmaal, William Budesa, Geoff Goetz, Thomas Quinn and
Joseph Tichich for appointment to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals:
Mayor Randels provided a brief explanation of the Board's purpose. Attorney
Garganese asked each applicant if all information on their application was true and
correct, to which they replied in the affirmative. Each applicant explained their technical
skills that will assist them in their service on the Board. Council Members thanked the
Applicants for their desire to serve.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None
AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: David Barto explained his interest in bidding on the City
Lawn Care Contract. He suggested notification be sent to Cape Canaveral Businesses
when the Contract is up for bid. It was stated the Vendor Application is on the City's
web site and should be completed/returned to Financial Services at City Hall.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Randels inquired if any items are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for
discussion, to which a negative response was given.
1. Approve Minutes for City Council Meeting of March 19, 2013:
2. Award Year 3 of the Lining of Manholes and Lift Station Wet Wells Program to
the Hinterland Group, Inc. of Cocoa, Florida in the amount of $171,786 and approve a
budget transfer from contingency of $71,786 to complete the project in three years
instead of four:
3. Resolution No. 2013-08; appointing a Member to the Board of Adjustment of the
City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions;
severability; and an effective date. (Douglas Raymond):
4. Resolution No 2013-09; appointing Members to the Construction Board of
Adjustment and Appeals of the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior
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inconsistent resolutions; severability; and an effective date. (Jerry Agtmaal, William
Budesa, Geoff Goetz, Thomas Quinn and Joseph Tichich):
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bond, seconded by Council Member
Hoog, for approval of the four items. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as
follows: Mayor Pro Tem Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Council Member
Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For.
REPORTS:
5. Council:
Council Member Hoog congratulated Public Works Services for the work on the Central
Ditch. He indicated it looked very nice. He relayed comments received related to
Heritage Day lacking display of old City photos. He also indicated he received a
complaint that plant trimming was too aggressive at the Harbor Heights Beach
Walkover.
Mayor Pro Tem Bond thanked all individuals desiring to serve on the Advisory Boards.
He requested the aerial photo in the back of the room be updated.
Council Member Walsh supported the comments related to Cape Canaveral History and
noted the food ran out too quickly at the Heritage Day BBQ. She noted the success of
the Relay For Life Event and praised the efforts of the Elected Officials, Staff and
Citizens involved to raise money for cancer research/the cure for cancer.
Council Member Petsos requested Staff reach out to past elected officials and invite
them to the Anniversary Reception. He also noted the "Trash Bash" is this Saturday at
Cherie Down Park.
Mayor Randels noted:
• Attendance at the Golden Eagle Boy Scout Dinner.
• Inside Brevard County Magazine and the ad for the City contained within.
• Serving Meals-on-Wheels not only delivers a daily meal, the volunteers connect
with and check on individuals.
• Food packing event at Brevard Community College preparing meals to give
students to take home for weekend meals.
• Speaking at the Cocoa Beach Rotary Club and the books they gave to the 1st
and 2nd grade Cape View Elementary School Children.
• Homeless Coalition — their work to secure housing and the assistance provided
to obtain identification cards.
• Trash Bash - This weekend at Cherie Down Park.
• Rolling Readers Program and the sponsorship by Craig Technologies.
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• Canaveral Port Authority Interim CEO John Walsh spoke at the Space Coast
League of Cities Meeting.
• As a part of VIVA Florida, a Spanish Ship will soon be at Port Canaveral.
• Renovations accomplished at the Wendy's Restaurant.
• Weekly Report produced by Staff - requested Council consider reducing the
report to once a month and highlight only the very important items. Discussion
ensued and included how the report demonstrates Staff activities; the amount of
time it takes to produce the report; the level of information provided assists in the
transparency to the public. The report will remain weekly.
• His upcoming visit to Tallahassee and asked if there are items needed. City
Manager Greene requested the funding of the A1A Corridor work. He also noted
the North Atlantic Avenue Plans are almost completed.
• The Fire Station Progress - City Manager David Greene explained the plans are
almost 100% and utility relocates are almost completed.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
Rocky Randels, Mayor
Angela M. Apperson, MMC,
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
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