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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-1996 Regular Meeting1 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY May /(y�7,1996 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: PRESENTATIONS: MLL\ UI'ES Council Members Present Burt Bruns Leo Nicholas Buz Petsos Mayor John Porter Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Attorney, Kohn Bennett City Clerk, Sandra Sims City Treasurer, Deborah Haggerty Barker Public Works Director, Michael Gluskin Building Official, G.J. "Whitey" Moran 1. Ms. Nancy Young, Board Awards Chairperson, presented the 1996 Spring Beautification Awards as follows: Residential: Mr. and Mrs. George Sweetman, new owners of the home recently sold by J. L. Murphy, Jr. 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 1996 Page Two Multi - Family: Sea Jade Condominiums, accepted by Mr. Steve Frederickson and Mr. Bill Sweet Non - Residential: Grace Bible Presbyterian Church, accepted by Rev. James L. Blizzard 2. Update on the SR A1A Port Interchange Project. Presentation by Richard Lombroia, Commissioner Ralph Kennedy and Fred Odom of Aidenhead and Odom. PROCLAMATIONS: 3. Mayor Porter presented the Municipal Clerks' Week proclamation to Sandra Sims, City Clerk. BOARD APPLICANT INTERVIEWS: 4. Community Appearance Board: Mr. Robert Grant was unable to attend. RESOLUTIONS: 5. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96- 21 by title. A RESOLUTION OF TILE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING A REGULAR MEMBER TO THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Resolution No. 96 -21, inserting the name Mary Krenzer, for a term to expire on June 1, 1998. There was no discussion or comments from the public. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; -Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 6. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96- 22 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; ENTERING INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BREVARD COUNTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 1996 Page Three A motion was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Randels to approve Resolution No. 96-22. There was no discussion or comments from the public. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. ORDINANCE - First Reading: 7. Mayor Porter read Ordinance No. 04 -96 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, TELEPHONE, OF APPENDIX A, FRANCHISES, ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 24-95, BY AMENDING SECTION 4, COMPANY LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Ordinance No. 04 -96 for second reading. Ordinance No. 04 -96 was approved for second reading 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. CONSIDERATIONS: 8. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the Building Permit Six -Month Extension Request for the Cape Gardens Project, Mr. Don Haynes, Building Contractor. The building permit extension was granted 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 9. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the Temporary Permit Extension for a Construction Trailer, Sand Dunes Project, Trilon Development of Brevard, Inc. 10. The Sewer Rate Study in the amount of $7,500 by Burton & Associates was deferred to Workshop on May 16, 1996. Mr. Burton will make a presentation on volumetric rates for Council consideration. 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 1996 Page Four 11. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Randels to approve the Cooperative Purchase of Sanitary Sewer Lining Services with Madsen/Barr- Allwaste in an amount not to exceed $90,000 as outlined by the Public Works Director's memorandum of April 30, 1996. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 12. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to approve the Cooperative Purchase of Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Services with Suncoast Environmental International, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $30,000 as outlined by the Public Works Director's memorandum of April 30, 1996. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 13. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Bruns to Authorize a Change Order to Wharton -Smith to Construct a Wastewater 16,080 sq.' Administrative Building with locker room facilities, at a cost of $86,100 to be funded from sewer impact fees. Mr. Petsos recommended that the Street Department occupy the office space unallocated in the new building. He stated that the general fund could compensate the sewer fund to appropriately finance their occupancy. Council concurred and the City Manager was directed to verify that it is possible. An amending motion was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Mr. Bruns to exclude the funding source from the motion to provide for more creative funding. Another amending motion was made by Mayor Porter and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Randels to approve funding $87,100 rather than $86,100. The first amending motion passed excluding the funding source 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 1996 Page Five The second amending motion passed approving funding in the amount of $87,100 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. The main motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. DISCUSSION: 14. Mr. Petsos recommended that the Sewer Service Reinstatement Fee be reduced. The current charge is $75 ($45 administrative fee to the City of Cape Canaveral and $30 to the City of Cocoa). City Treasurer, Ms. Deborah Haggerty Barker, related that one -half of the 129 customers who were disconnected were those who left without paying and therefore, did not pay for re- connection last year. Council consensus was to decrease the reinstatement fee for the City portion to $30. 15. Mr. Petsos recommended that the Building Permit Fee Policy for City Projects be reviewed. He stated that the process could possibly have been simplified for the installation of the new youth center trailer had these fees been eliminated. Council consensus was to review projects on a case by case basis because some permit fees may be reimbursed to the City, which equates to revenue. 16. Council consensus was to place the Franchise Agreement with City Gas Company on the next regular agenda. REPORTS: 17. City Manager's Report 1. City Manager, Bennett Boucher, stated that he has invited all past Mayors, Chair persons of all current boards and department heads to attend the joint meeting of the Cocoa Beach City Commission and Cape Canaveral City Council on Tuesday, May 14, 1996. 2. Mr. Boucher requested Council to schedule the Council Workshop. Council consensus was to schedule the workshop for Thursday, May 16, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. 3. Mr. Boucher reported that he will be on vacation May 8 through May 12, during which time City Clerk, Sandra Sims will be Acting City Manager. 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 1996 Page Six Audience Reports Ms. Beatrice McNeely, Planning and Zoning Chair Person, requested that staff provide notice to all board members of the workshop meeting, May 16, 1996 regarding the discussion item relevant to the Planning and Zoning and Board of Adjustment policies. Mr. James Roberts, COPS member, stated that he is concerned that the reports for intersection sight obstructions have not been addressed and continue to be safety hazards. Mr. Boucher responded that Code Enforcement has a tremendous work load, however, the matter will be investigated promptly. Council Member - Burt Bruns Mr. Bruns queried about the status of the Applegate beach property. Mr. Boucher stated that the FDEP can not approve removal of the debris because of turtle nesting season. He further reported that the Building Official, Mr. Moran, is maintaining a dialogue with Mr. Applegate. Council Member - Leo Nicholas Mr. Nicholas reported that the canal at Central Boulevard continues to need cleaning. He requested that the City Manager prepare a work order to clean 30' on both sides and that water samples should be taken to determine if there is sewage leakage. Mr. Nicholas reported that there has been culverting and filling in the Central Boulevard area which should remain as a natural vegetative habitat and requested that the Building Official investigate those activities. Council Member - Buzz Petsos Mr. Petsos reported that the FDOT - A1A beautification grant will be discussed at a grant review meeting to be held in Orlando on May 13 and 14. He suggested that a city representative be present. Mr. Boucher stated that he will notify Public Works Director, Michael Gluskin. Mayor Pro Tem Randels also stated that he will try to attend. 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 19996 Page Seven Mr. Petsos reported that Western Waste donated $500 toward the Youth Center project, expressing appreciation. Mayor Pro Tem - Rocky Randels Mr.Randels reported that the Commercial Development Board has published a good half - page advertisement in the Chamber of Commerce brochure. Mr. Randels reported that there was a good turn out and response to the National Day of Prayer held in Xeriscape Park. Mr. Randels reported that the City of Cape Canaveral's recycling revenue was the lowest in the county. He requested that Western Waste provide an explanation for the difference as compared to other cities. Mayor - John Porter Mayor Porter requested that replacing the City Hall sign be placed on a regular agenda. Council concurred. Mayor Porter expressed concern and consternation with city park problems of harassment, drugs and vandalism. He urged Council and staff to research ways of mitigating these issues. City Attorney - Kohn Bennett No report. City Clerk Sandra Sims' No report. A ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 p.m.