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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-1993 WorkshopCITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING February, 11, 1993 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on February 13, 1993 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Salamone. ROLL CALL: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Acting City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Clerk (Acting) Joy Salamone John Porter Robert Abbott Joan Calvert Rocky Randels Bennett Boucher John Kancilia Sharon Hoover PROCLAMATION: 1. Irish - American Heritage Month - March 1993. Agenda this item for Tuesday. BUSINESS: Present Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present 1. Discussion Re: City Manager's employment agreement. Mr. Boucher presented the Council with a revised City Manager's Agreement. Mayor Salamone requested a change of wording on the Agreement concerning the time of hearing before City Council in the event of malfeasance, misfeasance or moral turpitude. Mayor Salamone expressed that the agreement was not in conflict with the City Charter. Mr. Boucher advised that he was requesting $43,000 annually plus a six (6) month severance provision. Mayor Salamone suggested the agreement include four (4) months severance pay. Mr. Boucher concurred. Mayor Salamone read a letter from seven (7) former Mayors of the City endorsing Mr. Boucher for the position of City Manager. Agenda this item for Tuesday. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Professional Plant Operations, 1992 Annual Report on the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Mr. Ray Hanson, Professional Plant Operations (PPO), presented the Annual Report commenting that the Wastewater Treatment Plant had made considerable improvement in 1992 regarding the reduction of chemical costs for treatment. Mr. Hanson stated that a plan to implement a computerized data management program at the plant had been partially implemented, and that the system would eventually help personnel manage the vast amount of data generated at the plant. Mr. Hanson advised that if the proper software was implemented it would allow direct contact with PPO computers which would allow personnel to relay information quickly in the event of an emergency. Mr. Hanson commended Walter Bandish for the training programs he had implemented for the Wastewater Treatment Facility personnel as well as his expertise and initiative in repairing equipment in- house. • • City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting February 11, 1993 Page 2 Mr. Hanson advised that the plant was presently operating at approximately 68% of total capacity. He once again emphasized the involvement of plant personnel in controlling costs at the plant. Mayor Salamone requested that Mr. Boucher relay the City Council's thanks on the behalf of the citizens of Cape Canaveral for a job well done. 2. Hartman & Associates, Inc., Professional Engineering Services for Wastewater and Wetland System. Mr. Harold E. Schmidt, Jr., Vice President, Hartman & Associates, Inc., explained that the project team had been divided into a wastewater team and a wetlands team. Mr. Schmidt would lead the wastewater portion of the project and Mr. Gerald Hartman would oversee the entire project. Mr. Schmidt introduced Mr. Mike Dennis, Breedlove, Dennis & Associates, Inc., who would oversee the wetlands system. Mr. Dennis stated that Breedlove, Dennis & Associates, Inc. employed approximately sixty persons with twenty of those specializing in wetlands systems. He introduced Mike Winestein and Cortney Hackney who would be members of the team. Mr. Dennis presented Council with background information on his company, stating that Breedlove, Dennis & Associates, Inc. had a state certified laboratory for running samples as well as an airplane for viewing potential wetlands. Mr. Dennis reviewed past projects, including Disney World and Martin Marietta. He stated that they were presently working with the City of Wildwood on a similar wetlands design. After a ten minute break, the meeting reconvened. Mr. Gerald Hartman introduced Dr. G. Ronnie Best, Director of the Florida Center for Wetlands, Water Resources for the State of Florida, and associated with the University of Florida, who reviewed his experience and enthusiasm in the area of wetlands. Mr. Hartman discussed various means of funding wetlands projects. Mr. Don Arabian asked Mr. Hartman what portion of the project would be devoted to wetlands. Mr. Hartman replied that upgrading of the treatment plant would be an important part of the project as well as the wetlands. Mr. Arabian stated that he felt the Request For Proposal for Engineering Services had been written incorrectly and recommended it be rewritten. He stated he felt that under the Hartman & Associates plan the City would be bearing the cost for unnecessary personnel. Mr. Hartman replied that he felt it was invaluable to have the best people available on staff which would result in cost effectiveness. Mr. Arabian questioned Mr. Hartman's commitment to the wetlands system since he had not originally recommended the system. Mr. Hartman replied that in his original study he had reported the most cost effective method and had not been directed to consider any environmental issues. He stated that he was committed to approach the project in any manner desired by the City. Mr. Arabian stated that upgrading of the treatment plant was not necessary in order to proceed with the wetlands project. Mr. Walter Bandish expressed his strong opinion that the treatment plant facility was in dire need of refurbishment. Mr. Boucher agreed with Mr. Bandish's assessment of the condition of the treatment plant. Mr. Arabian stated that the upgrading of the treatment plant and the wetlands project should be considered as two separate issues. Agenda this item for Tuesday. • • City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting February 11, 1993 Page 3 After a 15 minute break, the meeting reconvened. BUSINESS: 3. Discussion Re: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) preparation. Mr. Boucher explained that a CAFR was a ten year historical trend analysis on financing, expenditures, and demographics for the City. Mr. Boucher felt this would be a helpful tool to have in the event the City would need to approach the financial market. Mr. Boucher advised that the initial cost of preparing the report would be approximately $7,000 to $9,000 and the annual cost thereafter would be minimal. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 2. Discussion Re: Acceptance of audit report for FY 91/92. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 4. Ordinance No. 01 -93, amending Land Development Regulations. Chapter 265, Code Enforcement Board (Second and final reading on February 16, 1993). Agenda this item for Tuesday. 5. Discussion Re: Appointment of an attorney to act as Code Enforcement Prosecutor. Mr. Boucher advised that he would like to initiate a program, on a trail basis, of having an attorney on call for the Code Enforcement Officers on an as- needed basis. Mr. Boucher advised that the charges would be approximately $75.00 per hour. Mr. Kancilia had screened several attorneys and would have a list of qualifications for three attorney's available for City Council's selection. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 6. Discussion Re: City Attorney's status report on current litigation. Mr. Kancilia reviewed the five (5) major litigation cases in which the City was involved. He stated that, in his opinion, it would be in the City's best interest to pursue all of the cases. A unanimous decision was made to continue the meeting past 10:00 P.M. 7. Discussion Re: Arbor Day Celebration. Mayor Salamone advised that an Arbor Day Celebration was planned for February 26, 1993, at the Cape Canaveral Ballpark. 8. Discussion Re: Beach Fill Project. Mr. Boucher reported that due to lack of permitting from State regulatory agencies, the beach fill project would probably not begin in time to complete the project before the turtle nesting season and therefore, would not be started. Mr. Porter stated that it was important that the City continue efforts to receive all easements necessary from City residents. I 1 ) 9 0 / ) City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting February 11, 1993 ) page 4 ' 9. 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