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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-1997 Regular Meeting1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida THURSDAY January 23, 1997 4:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: MINUTES Council Members Present Burt Bruns Tony Hernandez Buzz Petsos Mayor John Porter Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Attorney, Kohn Bennett City Clerk, Sandra Sims Sheriff Major, George McGee Council Member Absent Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels was absent, attending a conference in St. Petersburg. CONSIDERATIONS: Council consensus was to consider item number 7 at this time. 7. Mayor Porter explained that the recent Delta Rocket accident revealed the need for an Emergency Response Plan dealing with Launch Accidents. He submitted a rough draft which Council concurred is a logical program. Because the City is coordinating with Patrick Air Force Base and Brevard County, Mr. Petsos suggested that the program should be deferred for at least two weeks to combine with their efforts and preclude redundancy and additional expense. 1 g.\cilycllAminutes\regular \199701- 23- 97.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 23, 1997 Page 2 The Plan is as follows: First Public Response for the City of Cape Canaveral A. Get inside B. Close windows -turn off air conditioning or heat C. Turn on television or radio to local stations only D. Wait for all clear or instructions E. Read page 32 of current local telephone book - Bell South Public Education A. Card in mail to all residences and businesses with instructions to post - annually B. Hand delivered - rental units for posting - annually C. News releases to media - annually There was no public comment, however, news reporters were present, including Bob Grover, WCPX, Channel 6 News inquiring about the City's plan. 1. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve the Shuffleboard Court Fees Waiver for the Brevard County Special Olympics. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Porter, For. 2. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve purchasing two (2) Replacement Police Vehicles in the amount of $39,566, with general fund reserves cash carried forward from the sheriffs 95/96 contract in accordance with the August 16, 1996 budget agreement. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Porter, For. 3. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve appropriating $5,000 for a new Public Library Sign. City Manager, Bennett Boucher explained that the sign is similar to the City Hall sign and that he will obtain other quotes, however, the $5,000 quote is assuredly a reasonable cost. There was no public comment. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Porter, For. RESOLUTIONS: 4. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 97 -01 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REAPPOINTING REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mayor Porter and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve Resolution No. 97 -01, reappointing members to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals with terms to expire on December 15, 1997, inserting the names Walter 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 23, 1997 Page 3 Bowman and David Kalm. Mayor Porter explained that Council must be careful of powers given to Board Members, stating that Mr. Bowman and Mr. Kalm will do an excellent job. Mr. Bruns queried why the city needs this Board if they have not met in two (2) years? City Attorney, Kohn Bennett, explained that the state requires a procedure for a code dispute against the Building Official. It is required by law unless other procedures are provided, and he opined that the Construction Board of Adjustment is the best alternative. Mr. Petsos requested that Mr. Donald Haynes who was not reappointed, be invited to the next Regular Council Meeting for Council to explain their position and for Mr. Haynes to express his. Resolution No. 97 -01 was approved 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; ; and Mayor Porter, For. 5. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 97 -02 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING ONE REGULAR AND ONE ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Porter to approve Resolution No. 97 -02, appointing one Regular Member and a First Alternate Member to the Planning & Zoning Board with terms to expire on September 15, 1997, inserting the names Joe Elliott as Regular Member and Leo Nicholas as First Alternate Member. There was no public comment. Resolution No. 97 -02 was approved 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Porter, For. 6. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 97 -03 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; ADOPTING THE EVALUATION & APPRAISAL REPORT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Resolution No. 97- 02, adopting the Evaluation & Appraisal Report (EAR). There was no public comment. Council acknowledged that an update will be submitted within one year, unless an extension is required and approved. City Planner, Mel Scott, explained that all requirements have been met to be able to submit the EAR and any changes are possible when revising the Comprehensive Plan if there has been an oversight or a change of paradigm at that time. Resolution No. 97 -03 was approved 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Porter, For 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 23, 1997 Page 4 REPORTS: 8. City Manager - Bennett Boucher • Mr. Boucher reported that the City has been approved to receive a $40,000 emergency management grant to purchase storm shutters for City Hall, the City Hall Annex, the Recreation Building and for an electrical generator. • Mr. Boucher reported that 20 Russian children will be visiting Cape View Elementary tomorrow and he will represent the City, distributing city pins. • Mr. Boucher reported that the Grand Opening for the Water Reclamation Plant is scheduled for February 1, urging Council to notify him of persons who should be added to the invitation list. • Mr. Boucher reported that all of the reuse transmission main lines have been installed and that sidewalk construction will begin next week on North Atlantic Avenue. • Mr. Boucher reported that the Police Station Renovation construction will begin next week. • Mr. Boucher reported that he and Mayor Porter will be meeting with Sheriff Phil Williams Friday, January 24, querying if there are any particular topics Council would like discussed. Consensus was that Communications should be discussed and Mr. Hernandez suggested discussing requesting reimbursement for costs of investigations collected from probation fees charged to defendants. City Clerk - Sandra Sims • No report. City Attorney - Kohn Bennett • Mr. Bennett reported that a Notice of Appeal has been received from Fairvilla Video regarding their non - conforming sign code violation. Audience • No report Council Member - Buzz Petsos • Mr. Petsos reported that Mayor Porter received two certificates of appreciation from the Brevard County School Board on behalf of the City's involvement with youth and schools. He further suggested that the City consider start honoring children with a certificate program. He related that Cape View Elementary Assistant Principal, Joy Salamone will 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 23, 1997 1 Page 5 help coordinate an effort. Council concurred that the City should start a regular award program focusing on children. • Mr. Petsos reported that the Economic Development Council (EDC) has published Cape Canaveral statistics in the county's economic profile brochure as assured when the city joined. • Mr. Petsos reported that Army Corps of Engineers' beach sand renourishment will begin on February 15, starting from McKinley Avenue ending northward at Washington Avenue, including 6,300' of beach frontage. It is estimated to take 30 days to complete. Council Member -Tony Hernandez • Mr. Hernandez reported that the dog cleanup signs which were installed had a misspelling and have been removed for correction. • Mr. Hernandez queried why the city does not have more trash receptacles throughout? Mayor Porter responded that in neighborhoods, they are likely to be used as household repositories, and therefore, have been avoided. Council Member - Burt Bruns • Mr. Bruns queried if there have been responses to the water rate structure notices which were distributed? Mr. Boucher reported that there has been some feedback, but the real response will be when residents receive their water bills. • Mr. Bruns reported that he met with Building Official, Whitey Moran, to discuss the Applegate structure. Mr. Boucher stated that threshold inspections have been made and there may be parts that may be salvageable. Mayor - John Porter • Mayor Porter reported that the Volunteer Corps will be cleaning the proposed LongpointlColumbia Drive Neighborhood Park area on Saturday, January 25 from 8 - 10a.m.. He stated that Nick's Landscaping will be donating two people with equipment. • Mayor Porter explained that he was apologetic for developing an emergency plan for launch accidents without Council initial input, however, the Sunshine Law precluded him from interacting with them in the urgency of the matter. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 23, 1997 • Page 6 1 The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Sandra Rowar Sims, CITY CI .RRK 1 1