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Home My WebLink About08-05-1997 Regular Meeting1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY August 5, 1997 7:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: INTERVIEWS: Council Members Present Council Members Absent Burt Bruns Buzz Petsos Mayor John Porter Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Clerk, Sandra Sims Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson Tony HernIndez City Attorney, Kohn Bennett, interviewed Beautification Board Alternate Member Candidate, Nancy "Kacee" Corbin. Ms. Corbin stated that she has been a Cape Canaveral resident for two years and has no relatives serving as a board member or as an employee. She stated that through her observations of the Board and other volunteer activities, she would like to be an active participant. Council commended her for sharing her background and applying it with interest to the City. City Attorney, Kohn Bennett, interviewed Library Board Alternate Member Candidate, Richard S. Treverton. Mr. Bennett stated that there is no conflict for Mr. Treverton to serve on the Community Appearance Board and the Library Board. Mr. Treverton related his education, interests and involvement with the library CONSIDERATIONS: 1. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the July 15,1997 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. The motion passed 4 -0 with voting as follows: Mr, Bruns, For, Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For, and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. (Tape I, 110) \\cape-m rcrerkic cr s r9rr as-o5 97 OC 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 1997 Page 2 2. City Manager, Bennett Boucher, related that Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski, has provided a memorandum outlining reuse connection costs. Reclaimed Water Connection Policy. (Tape 1, 131) A motion was made by Mayor Porter and seconded by Mr. Randels to approve providing in- ground irrigation systems and in -ground hose bid connections, including the backflow preventers, less a $50 application fee by the system user. The motion failed 0-4 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, Against; Mr. Petsos, Against; Mayor Porter, Against; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, Against. Council concurred that the item should be further discussed at the next Regular Meeting with an outline of the areas anticipated to be included in each phase, the costs for installation (connection and backflow preventer) in each category (single - family, multi - family and commercial), including a cost cap. 3. Quarterly Budget Report and Transfers (Tape 1, 1616) City Treasurer, Andrea Bowers, explained the Budget Report and reported that revenues are coming in as projected. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the Third Quarter Budget Report and Transfers. The motion passed 4-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Petsos, For, Mayor Porter, For, and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 4. Marketing Video Script (Tape 1,1827) Chris Lorenzo, Communications Concepts, Inc. representative, stated that the script is a first draft. The presentation is intended to receive feedback for editing to exhibit the message Council intends. Mr. Bruns suggested that references to time share should be omitted. Mayor Porter suggested that the flavor of the City's Mission Statement should be addressed. Mr. Lorenzo stated that the Port needs to be mentioned in the video to demonstrate proximity and opportunities. Council concurred. Council consensus was in favor of the video. RESOLVTION: 5. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 97 -20 by title (Tape 1, 2622) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO PERSUADE PRESIDENT CLINTON TO DESIGNATE THE ST. JOHNS RIVER AS AN AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APE -N116tyclerMityCIMMI VLTfES\REGULAR11997 \08-05- 97.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 5,;1997 Page 3 A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Resolution No. 97 -20. Ms. Lillian Banks, a Merritt Island resident, spoke in opposition of supporting the American Heritage designation for the St. Johns River. She opined that it would create more bureaucracy and regulations for property owners along the river. The motion passed 4-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Petsos, For, Mayor Porter, For, and Mayor Pro Tem Amide's, For. ORDINANCES - First Reading 6. Mayor Porter read Ordinance 08 -97 by title. (Tape 1, 3439 & 2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, ESTABLISHING CODE SECTION 110.482 ENTITLED "WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS "; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PERMITTED LOCATIONS; PROVIDING CONDITIONS FOR PERMITTED USES, ACCESSORY USES, AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND LEASE AGREEMENTS; AND AMENDING SECTION 110 -354, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS PERMISSIBLE BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Randels to approve Ordinance No. 08 -97. Mr. Bruns queried if multiple -users could be mandated. City Attorney, Kohn Bennett, responded that they cannot be mandated; only encouraged. Mr. Frank Krepenbacher, attorney for Time Warner Cable and John Walsh, Chief Engineer explained that Time Warner does co- locate on their tower and do not charge high fees. There was no other public comment. The motion passed 4-0 to approve Ordinance No. 08 -97 for second reading. Voting was as follows: Mr. Bnu1s, For, Mr. Petsos, For, Mayor Porter, For, and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 7. Mayor Porter read Ordinance 09 -97, by title. (Tape 2, 622) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 110, ZONING, BY AMENDING SECTION 110 -1, DEFINITIONS, AND SECTION 110 -478, EARTH STATION ANTENNAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIOS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Ordinance No. 09 -97 for second reading. There was no public comment. The motion passed 4 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. \\ CAPE- 1lTneityclerldCfltyClk \MINUTEMEGULAR \1997\08 -05- 97.doc 1 1 1 City Conlcil Regular Meeting Agenda August 5, 1997 Page 4 REPORTS: City Manager - Bennett Boucher (Tape 2, 775) • Mr. Boucher reported that Mr. Applegate received his demolition permit for the Washington Avenue house today. • Mr. Boucher reported that Planning & Zoning did not grant a stay to stop construction of the Long Point Neighborhood Park as petitioned by a group. He explained that they would have to petition the Board of Adjustment next. Audience • Jerry Edwards, resident, expressed concern that a homeless person has been at the Monroe Avenue crossover consistently for the past two months. • Mr. Edwards also expressed concern that there is no area in the City conducive for dogs to be walked and play. He related that most cities provide a space for dogs to exercise. • Leo Nicholas, resident, expressed concern that dumpsters are still not being put back in enclosures by USA Waste after being dumped. Mr. Nicholas stated that this issue must be rectified and addressed when reviewing the contract with USA Waste. • Mr. Nicholas reported that there are several street lights out and suggested that the Citizens on Patrol make a list to submit to the City Manager. City Clerk - Sandra Sims No Report. City Attorney - Kohn Bennett No Report. Mayor Pro Tem - Rocky Randels (Tape 2, 1638) • Mr. Randels reported that Keep Brevard Beautiful has provided 4,968 hours of correctional labor this year for Brevard communities. • Mr. Randels reported that an article in Governing Magazine states that a 300' statue of Columbus is available to a community. • Mr. Randels related that the University of Florida has reported that the City of Cape Canaveral ranks 150 in size in the state. \\ CAPE -NT cityclerk \CityClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1997\08 -05- 97.doc 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 5 1997 Page 5 Council,Member - Buzz Petsos • Mr. Petsos reminded Council that the next Space Coast League of Cities Meeting will be held in Cocoa Beach. • Mr. Petsos related that tonight is National Night Out and suggested that the City plan a festivity next year to participate. Council Member - Burt Bruns • Mr. Bruns commended staff for their work and follow through on the Washington Avenue abandoned house. Mayor John Porter No report. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ,f ,,:� Sandra'Rozar Sims, CITY CLERK ,. \\ CAPE- clerk \CityClk\ MINUTES \REGULAR \1997\08 -05- 97.doc