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Home My WebLink About11-19-1996 Regular Meeting1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY November 19, 1996 7 :00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Burt Bruns Tony Hernandez Buzz Petsos Mayor John Porter Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Attorney, Kohn Bennett Secretary, Susan Chapman PROCLAMATION: Mayor Porter read the Massage Therapy Month proclamation and presented it to Linda Wolfe, National Public Relations Chair Person. PRESENTATIONS: City Manager, Bennett Boucher commended Deborah Haggerty Barker, City Treasurer, on receiving the Florida Government Finance Officers' Award of Financial Reporting Achievement. Fall Beautification Awards: Frances Singer, Beautification Board Awards Chair Person, presented the Fall Beautification Awards as follows: Residential Multi - Family Commercial Gerald & Priscilla Bellflower Siesta del Mar Radisson Resort 209 Harbor Drive 430 Johnson Avenue 8701 Astronaut Boulevard g.\cityclk\minutes\regulac 11996\11- 19- 96.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 1996 Page 2 CONSIDERATIONS: 1. City Manager's Evaluation Mr. Boucher stated that he appreciates the feedback of concerns and praise for his work. Council expressed their appreciation for the City Manager's efforts and commended staff for a year of accomplishment. Mr. Petsos queried what the average merit increase was for all employees. Mr. Boucher responded that the range was between 3% and 5 %. A motion was made by Mayor Porter and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve a 4% percent merit increase, as well as the 2.9% cola increase given on October 1 for the City Manager. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For Mr. Petsos suggested and Council concurred that a City Council evaluation/survey should be conducted by Department Heads. Mr. Boucher related that a survey of all City Employees could also be conducted on their opinions of policies, raises, benefits, working conditions, etc. 2. Outdoor Entertainment permit for the 12/14/96 Tingle Bell Run & Walk Mr. Boucher related the route of the run/walk and stated that the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department will provide paramedics at no charge. Santa will also be on hand. The Sheriff's Department will police the area. Mr. Boucher related that Street Department personnel will distribute barricades to close streets. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the permit with the conditions as stated on the permit application. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 3. Permit extension for Tricon Developments Construction Trailer A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve a 90 -day permit extension as requested. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For 4. Motion to Approve: Addendum #2 to the Manatee Sanctuary Park Conceptual Approval Agreement for an extension until May 8, 1997. g: \cityclk\minutes\regular\1996\11- 19- 96.doc 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 1996 Page 3 A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Addendum #2 requesting an extension until May 8, 1997. Mr. Randels and Mr. Petsos expressed concern that the management plan has not been completed. Mr. Boucher responded that the plan is 95 percent complete. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For, Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For RESOLUTIONS: 5. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96 -53 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING ONE (1) REGULAR MEMBER TO THE BEAUTIFICATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mayor Porter and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Resolution No. 96 -53, inserting the name Martha Carroll. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For, Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 6. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96 -54 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mayor Porter and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Resolution No. 96 -54, inserting the name Leo Nicholas. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For, Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 7. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96 -55 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING AN 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 Mr. Bruns to approve Resolution No. 96- 55, inserting the name Leo Nicholas. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For, and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. g: \cityclk\minutes\regular \1996\11- 19- 96.doc 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 1996 Page 4 DISCUSSION: 8. Cocoa Beach High School Resource Officer Council consensus was to place the item for consideration on the next agenda, December 3, 1996 and invited the interested officer in Cocoa Beach to be introduced to the Council. Mr. Petsos commented that he was disappointed in the Sheriff's Department's proposal. Mr. Bruns expressed concern that an entry level officer is being considered for placement in this position. Corporal Barry responded that children's problems are complex and requires a more seasoned officer. Mr. Leo Nicholas commented that the county should be petitioned to make the School Resource Officer a county -wide program. Council directed Mr. Boucher to pursue the possibility even if Cocoa Beach is not interested. 9. Identify discussion items for the Joint Meeting with City of Cocoa Beach Items identified were: Teen Center Coordination of Youth Activities Al Re- development Beach renourishment (starting in February) Capital equipment sharing 10. Social Services Directory, Mayor Porter Mayor Porter distributed a flyer entitled, "Help for Hard Times." He stated that the city has not assisted in supporting social services, suggesting that the city make a small investment to get information out to our citizens. Mr. Boucher related that the City Clerk has compiled a book of services which is distributed according to individual needs such as the homeless, new residents, tourists, etc. Council consensus was in favor of funding the brochure in support of the United Way, including the City of Cape Canaveral logo along with the United Way at a cost of $800 for 4,000 brochures. The brochures are to be distributed throughout the city at businesses and public areas. 11. Operation Stop & Walk, Community Policing Program, Major Salvo Corporal Barry spoke on behalf of the program which is one more step of community policing. Council concurred in support of the program and for pursuing grant funding. g. \cityclk\minutes\regular \1996\11- 19- 96.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 1996 Page 5 REPORTS: 12. City Manager's Report. • Mr. Boucher reported that there are items still not agreed upon regarding the City Gas Franchise Agreement. He reported that City Gas wants to meet directly with the Council. Consensus was to decline the offer. The item will be placed on the December 17, 1996 agenda. • Mr. Boucher reminded Council that the Sewer Rate Study presentation workshop will be held on November 26, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. City Clerk • No report. City Attorney • No report. Audience • Mr. Leo Nicholas thanked Council for their support in appointing him to the various boards. Mayor Pro Tem - Rocky Randels • Mr. Randels reported that the SJRWMD may have $25,000 for grant funding for stormwater outfalls. Mr. Randels will confer with City Manager Boucher on the details for the city to pursue. Council concurred to place the stormwater outfalls in the EAR report which is due for submittal on February 7, 1997. • Mr. Randels queried if the surveys and elevations of Canaveral Creek are available. During discussion, Mr. Kohn Bennett, City Attorney stated that it is the city's responsibility to keep the canal clear and clean. • Mr. Randels expressed concern that the Community Appearance Board has not started handling cases. He suggested that clear procedures and guidelines should be developed for them. Mayor Porter, Mr. Bruns and Beatrice McNeely, Planning and Zoning Chair Person expressed concern with the board and suggested possibly switching the responsibility to stafl%architectural engineer. Council Member - Buzz Petsos g: \cityclk\minutes\regular \1996\11- 19- 96.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 1996 Page 6 • Mr. Petsos reported that Hilda Bradley, a Cape Canaveral temporary resident, is volunteering work in the City Clerk's office scanning documents on the new equipment. Council Member -Tony Hernandez • No report. Council Member - Burt Bruns • Mr. Bruns commended the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department for their recent open house. Mayor - John Porter • Mayor Porter reported that he and Council Member Tony Hernandez will be out of town during the week of January 7, which is the regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Consensus was to reschedule the meeting to January 14, 1997. • Mayor Porter stated that the east side of AlA does not have through sidewalks. He queried about the possibility of using left over funds from the A1A project ($10 - $15,000). He reported that County Commissioner, Randy O'Brien will investigate gas tax funding. • Mayor Porter queried about the possibility of obtaining easements from private properties for tree planting and sidewalk construction. Council concurred with pursuing the project. • Mayor Poer`eported that former Public Works Director, Michael Gluskin, expressed concern that the Streets�Division needs another part time employee. Council consensus was for Mr. Boucher to research flw request. The = meeting-adjo shed at 10:90 p.m. ATTEST: ro• ts Sandra Rozar Sims, CITY CLERK g: \cityclk\minutes\regulaz \1996\11- 19- 96.doc ohn K. Porter, MAYOR