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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-1993 Workshop• • CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING APRIL 1, 1993 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on April 1, 1993, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Mayor Salamone. ROLL CALL: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager Assistant City Attorney Deputy City Clerk (Acting) PUBLIC COMMENTS: Joy Salamone John Porter Robert Abbott Joan Calvert Rocky Randels Bennett Boucher Kevin Markey Sharon Hoover Present Absent Present Present Present Present Present Present 1. Mr. John Stilley, Imperial Business Center Developers, Inc., re: sewer impact fees. Mr. John Stilley presented Council with his opinion regarding sewer impact fees imposed on property he developed on Imperial Avenue. Mr. Stilley originally constructed three (3) buildings at the site and subsequently divided the buildings into fourteen (14) commercial condominiums belonging to nine (9) owners. He stated that nine (9) of the units contained bathroom facilities. Mr. Stilley stated that since these units were not residential units it would not be equitable to be assessed for all nine units, most of which were being used as storage warehouses. It was the consensus of Council that it would be necessary for them to look at the property considering its potential usage and therefore, would not grant an exception to Mr. Stilley. He was advised to meet with the City Manager and the Building Official to discuss his options for further protest. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 04 -93, Amending City's Code of Ordinances by Repealing Chapter 723, entitled "Special Occupational Permits" and Renaming Chapter 723 as "Solicitors, Peddlers and Itinerant Merchants" /tabled on March 2 & March 11, 1993). A discussion was held concerning the permitting process for the special occupational permits. Mr. Randels discussed the issue of confidentiality after information had been obtained concerning individuals applying for permits. Mr. Randels also expressed the concern that should a permit be issued to merchants, it would be interpreted as a stamp of approval for that person from the City and would result in the City to be liable for that persons' actions. Mayor Salamone requested that the Ordinance be returned to the City Attorney to address the concerns of the Council. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion Re: Council Goal Setting for 93/94 Budget. Ms. Deborah Haggerty stated that the City was midway in the fiscal year and suggested that Council look ahead to their goals for the next fiscal year budget. Ms. Haggerty advised Council that she would be attending the April 15, 1993 Workshop Meeting and present the financial status for quarter ending March 31, 1993, which will include budget transfer requests. • • City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Workshop Meeting - April 1, 1993 Page 2 Mayor Salamone suggested that the April 15, 1993, Workshop Meeting be devoted to budget discussions. Council members expressed their appreciation for the advance information on next year's budget which would afford them an opportunity to provide inputs. Agenda this item for April 15, 1993 Workshop. 2. Discussion Re: Summer Recreation Program Proposal. Mrs. Nancy Hanson presented a plan to provide a summer program for the children of Cape Canaveral. Mrs. Hanson explained that for the past several years children have been transported out of the City for the summer program and the number of participants had decreased over the years. Mrs. Hanson reported that last year $2,281.00 was spent on the eight week program and the budget for the program in the City would be approximately $6,000.00. Mayor Salamone expressed that in her opinion if the program was brought back to the City that summer enrollment would increase dramatically. Mr. Randels asked if a survey could be done to indicate the number of children interested in participating in a summer program. Mrs. Hanson stated that she would request that flyers be sent home with the Cape View students to obtain an indication of community interest. Mayor Salamone suggested that Mrs. Hanson be given authority to proceed with the program contingent upon enrollment. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 3. Discussion Re: Budget Transfer for Recreation Department. Mrs. Hanson asked that $5,000.00 that had been removed from the Recreation budget be returned. Mrs. Hanson stated that if the Recreation Department was to continue to provide services at the present level, the requested money would be required. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 4. Discussion Re: Purchase of Lots 13 & 14, Block 46, Avon by the Sea. Mr. Bennett Boucher advised that Mrs. Sherwin had contacted him and offered to sell her property to the City for $66,500.00, which was $7,000.00 less that previously offered, but still considerably above the appraisal price of $50,000.00. Council concurred that Mr. Boucher would make a counter offer of the $50,000.00 appraisal price. 5. Discussion Re: Recycling Education Program presented by Jellv Bean Productions. Mayor Salamone advised that she had not been able to obtain adequate information regarding the recycling program to recommend the presentation at this time. 6. Ordinance No. 05 -93, Amending City's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 737, Alcoholic Beverage Open Container Regulations, Section 737.03, Definitions, to Amend the Definition of "Possession" (second reading on April 6, 1993). Agenda this item for Tuesday. • • City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Workshop Meeting - April 1, 1993 Page 3 7. Ordinance No. 06 -93, Amending City's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 685, Parking Regulations, Section 685.06, entitled "Penalties" to Revise the Amount Charged for Illegally Parking in a Handicapped Space (second reading on April 6, 1993). Agenda this item for Tuesday. 8. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 07 -93, Amending City's Code of Ordinances, by Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 610, Abandoned Property. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 9. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 08 -93, Amending City's Code of Ordinances by Repealing Chapter 673, entitled "Garbage and Trash Removal" and Renaming Chapter 673 as "Solid Waste Removal ". Agenda this item for Tuesday. 10. Discussion Re: Wastewater Project Update. Mr. Boucher presented Council information regarding updates on the wastewater project. Council requested discussion on the information be postponed to allow Council time to review the information. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 11. City Manager's Report. Mr. Boucher presented Lt. McGee's request for purchase of a stationary color camera. Lt. McGee stated that the Sheriff's department had experienced tampering of vehicles in the parking lot and was requesting the camera to monitor activity in the area. Lt. McGee reported that cost of the camera would be approximately` $730.00. Agenda this item for Tuesday. Mr. Boucher presented a request from Rockwell, International requesting door prizes for their employee's picnic. Mayor Salamone suggested that we contribute items similar to those given last year. Council concurred. Mr. Boucher commended Lt. McGee and the Vice Squad for helping the City close the lingerie shop. Lt. McGee stated that the cooperation between the City and the Sheriff's Department resulted in the successful operation. DISCUSSION: Mayor Salamone presented sworn affidavits from two (2) persons alleging that Mr. Abbott had spoken at a meeting on March 22 at 201 Columbia Drive with the Columbia Condominium Association and made . personal comments about the Mayor. Mr. Abbott responded that he made no such comments. The Mayor continued reading statements that Mr. Abbott allegedly made concerning the City Council. Mr. Abbott again stated that he had not made the statements as read. Mrs. Calvert read a statement that stated Councilman Abbott was the only Councilman to accept an invitation to speak at the meeting. Mrs. Calvert asked that the City Manager contact the Association and clarify that none of the other Councilmembers had been invited to the meeting. Mrs. Calvert asked Mr. Abbott if he would be willing to take a lie detector test stating that he had not made the alleged comments. Mr. Abbott replied that he did not have to prove his guilt or innocence. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Workshop Meeting - April 1, 1993 Page 4 Mr. Abbott asked why he had not been furnished a copy of the sworn statements being discussed. Mrs. Calvert suggested that the documents where given to the Mayor personally and were not public record and should not be furnished to Mr. Abbott. Mayor Salamone asked the City Attorney to provide an interpretation on whether or not the document was public record and should be furnished to Mr. Abbott. Mayor Salamone stated that according to the City Charter, Article 5, Section 2, the Council may enact their own rules of procedure and suggested that Council enact rules guiding how Council members conduct themselves outside the Council Chambers when acting as a member of the City Council. She requested the City Attorney draft an outline of such procedures. Mr. Randels questioned the enforceability of such rules. Mrs. Ann Thurm spoke to Mr. Abbott regarding comments that had allegedly been made regarding her in Mr. Abbott's campaign literature. Mrs. Thurm denied the allegations and accused Mr. Abbott of being untruthful and misinformed. Mayor Salamone stated that it was important that members of Council work together for the improvement of living conditions in the City and if any member had information that would contribute to this effort it was their obligation to share the information. Lt. McGee presented Council with his budget transfer requests. He presented Council with a comparison of the activity of the Sheriff's Department between last year and present year-to-date. 1 1 Mrs. Calvert stated that should Mr. Abbott have any reason to believe anything illegal or unethical was happening in the City he had an obligation to report such to the Sheriff's Department or the City Council. Mayor Salamone stated that CapeView Elementary had permission to use the First Union Bank parking lot for a yard sale. She asked that the City advise any procedures needed to obtain permission for such Agenda this item for Tuesday. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:23 P.M. >444 t-ph- 7 ,t ' Sharon A. Hoover, Deputy City Clerk (Acting) i4 z g