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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-1995 Regular MeetingI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX TUESDAY October 17, 1995 7:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Art Berger Present Leo Nicholas Present Buzz Petsos Present Mayor Porter Present Mayor Pro Tem Randels Present Others Present: City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Attorney, Kohn Bennett City Clerk, Sandra Sims CONSIDERATIONS: 1. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Berger to approve the City Council Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes of September 25, 1995 as submitted. Mr. James O'Toole, a resident of Cape Canaveral, appeared requesting an amendment to the September 25, 1995 Budget Hearing Minutes. The minutes were approved as submitted with voting as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 2. Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos, the City October 3, 1995 Council Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as submitted with voting as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. PROCLAMATIONS: 3. NATIONAL PHARMACY WEEK The proclamation was read by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and accepted by Mr. Petsos. FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK The proclamation was read by Mr. Nicholas. NATIONAL HOSPICE MONTH I City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 17, 1995 Page 2 The proclamation was read by Mayor Porter and accepted by Ms. Emily Rothenberger and Ms. Marilyn Kromer. NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH The proclamation was read by Mayor Porter and accepted by Ms. Emma Johnson. PRESENTATIONS: 1995 FALL BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS Ms. Jackie Coates, Awards Chairman for the Beautification Board, presented awards and commended each recipient of the following awards: Residential Bob and Bea White, with friend, Maggie Johnson 312 Buchanan Avenue Received a stained glass plate and a framed certificate Robert Armacost 8487 Ridgewood Ave. Michael Duquette 8493 Ridgewood Ave. Multi - Family Vincent Marino 8489 Ridgewood Ave. Mrs. Thomas Stanker 8495 Ridgewood Ave. Margaret Miller 8491 Ridgewood Ave. Sang Soo Kim 8497 Ridgewood Ave. Each received $10 gift certificates from Maggie's and framed certificates Commercial Joel Silva and Sandee Konkel Sunseed Co -op. 6615 N. Atlantic Avenue Each received $25 gift certificates from Maggie's and framed certificates Ms. Coates introduced Nancy Young, the new Awards Chairperson and all members of the Beautification Board. I City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 17, 1995 Page 3 MAYOR'S AWARD Mayor Porter presented Ms. Frances Singer, retiring Chairperson of the Beautification Board, with a certificate commenting on her accomplishments and commending her for her dedication. The meeting recessed at 7:38 p.m. and reconvened at 7:45 p.m. CONSIDERATIONS: 4. Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos, approval was given for letting to bid, 1,000 copies for publishing of "The History of the City of Cape Canaveral and the Cape Canaveral Area." Council commended the author, Mrs. Ann Thurm, for her years of dedication and work, encouraging her to continue her efforts. The motion passed 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. INTERVIEW: 5. Recreation Board: Richard R. Thurm, Jr. City Attorney, Kohn Bennett, interviewed Mr. Thurm, recognizing that he has been a 25 year resident, and having returned from college two years ago; his mother being a member of the Board of Adjustment requires that Mr. Thurm can serve only on advisory boards. Therefore, the Recreation Board is a viable board for service to the city. RESOLUTIONS: 6. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 95 -46 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EI'N'ECTIVE DATE. Upon a motion by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Mr. Petsos, Resolution No. 95 -46 was approved 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 7. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 95 -47 by title. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 17, 1995 Page 4 A RESOLUTION OF'1'HE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING ONE REGULAR MEMBER TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mayor Porter, Resolution No. 95 -47 was approved 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 8. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 95 -49 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Upon a motion by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Mayor Porter, Resolution No. 95 -49 was approved 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 9. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 95 -45 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT, MODIFICATION #1 WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FOR CATASTROPHIC DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Upon a motion by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Mr. Petsos, Resolution No. 95 -45 was approved 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 10. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 95 -48 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REQUESTING THAT THE BREVARD COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SET ASIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING THROUGH ITS BEACH IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM TO FUND BEACH RENOURISHIVIENT PROJECTS. r City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 17, 1995 Page 5 Upon a motion by Mayor Porter and seconded by Mr. Petsos, Resolution No. 95 -48 was approved 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. ORDINANCE: First Reading: 11. Mayor Porter read Ordinance No. 26 -95 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2 -58, WORKSHOP MEETINGS, TO ELIMINATE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN El FECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Berger to approve Ordinance No. 26 -95 for second reading. Mr. Nicholas stated that he is opposed to eliminating the meetings because it will limit opportunities for Council discussion. The Ordinance passed on first reading 3 -2, with voting as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, Against; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, Against. NEW BUSINESS: 12. Upon a motion by Mr. Petsos, seconded by Mr. Berger and carried 5 -0, the Tuesday, November 7, 1995 Regular Meeting was deferred to Thursday, November 9. Voting was as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 13. Upon a motion by Mr. Nicholas, seconded by Mayor Porter and carried 5 -0, approval was given to authorize expenditures to institute the Brevard County School Board Styrofoam Recycling Project at Capeview Elementary. Voting was as follows: Mr. Berger, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 14. Ms. Peggy Sue Shroat and Ms. Mary Ernst appeared before Council representing the Canaveral Sands and neighbors who are requesting to contribute monetarily toward applying for a grant to acquire land adjacent to Cherie Down Park. Council consensus was to research for grant opportunities before accepting the contribution for the grant application. CITY MANAGER REPORT I City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 17, 1995 Page 6 City Manager, Bennett Boucher, displayed the new zoning map as prepared by the County. Mr. Boucher reported that he, Mr. Berger and Michael Gluskin met with the port to initiate negotiations for sewer service to the port, re-use and beautification projects. Mr. Boucher stated that complete data will not be available until the port's preliminary engineering study is complete. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT • City Attorney, Kohn Bennett, reported that he will give a report in a "closed session" regarding litigation of property within the City. MAYOR PRO TEM RANDELS REPORT • Mr. Randels queried about the 911 fees the City pays and where those fees are distributed. • Mr. Randels reported that he will be meeting with the homeowners on Cherie Down Lane on October 24. • Mr. Randels reported that he will be attending a CBB seminar and will report back. • Mr. Randels reported that he will be attending a seminar in Tampa on the topic of Fiber Optics and the Internet. BUZZ PETSOS REPORT • Mr. Petsos reported that he and the City Clerk met with Bruce Furino, the UCF Grants Coordinator. He related information that was provided and reported that the City can use the university's computer service for one month at no charge. • Mr. Petsos commended Nancy Hanson and the Recreation Department for their exceptional job and not having to use contingency funds. • Mr. Petsos suggested that the Building Department notify property owners when signs have been taken down by code enforcement. LEO NICHOLAS REPORT r City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 17, 1995 Page 7 • Mr. Nicholas related that he has noticed some of the trees planted in conjunction with the grant are cedars which are planted on corners which could be potentially hazardous as they grow larger. He recommended that the trees be transplanted to other areas and oaks or similar trees replace them. Council was in consensus. • Mr. Nicholas reported that several streets lights are out on Astronaut Boulevard. He suggested that monitoring streets lights would be a good project for the COPS program. • Mr. Nicholas queried if elliptical antennae could be franchised by the city. City Manager Boucher reported that it would not be possible. • Mr. Nicholas queried if the former City Attorney had given a legal opinion on the allowable expenditures for Beautification Fund money. City Manager Boucher responded that he had, however, Mr. Kohn Bennett, current City Attorney, can provide another. ART BERGER REPORT • Mr. Berger commended City Manager Boucher on his written report updating Council on current city activities. MAYOR PORTER REPORT • Mayor Porter requested that the Cocoa Beach /Cape Canaveral Press publish an Ordinance of the Week section. • Mayor Porter related that he is hoping to have a tree lighting celebration honoring volunteers and the SBA tree program. He further suggested that the city have bi- monthly festivities acknowledging various city accomplishments throughout the - ADJOURNMENT" ceting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Attest: Sandra O. Si