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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-1999 Regular Meeting1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY January 19, 1999 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: PRESENTATIONS: MINUTES Council Members Present Burt Bruns Tony Hernandez Richard Treverton Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Attorney, Kohn Bennett City Clerk, Sandra. Sims City Treasurer, Andrea Bowers Public Works Director, Edward Gardulski Mayor Randels presented Ms. Joy Salamone, Former Council Member, with a plaque in recognition of her term in office from November 1997 — November 1998. <Tape 1, 107> Mayor Randels called on Ms. Jacqueline Coates, former Beautification Board Chairperson, to present the 1998 Holiday Beautification Awards. The winners were: Residential - Michelle M. Church Multi Family - Canaveral Towers Commercial - Cape Canaveral Cruise Lines CONSIDERATIONS: 1. <'Tape 1,146> A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the amended Regular Meeting Minutes of December 15, 1998. Mr. Treverton corrected Item 8, Line 4 to insert the words the "to be" before the word signed. The motion passed unanimously xbityclk \m6nuteslregulat11999\1- 19- 99.doo 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 19, 1999 Page 2 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Treverton, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. 2. <Tape 1, 222> A motion was made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Petsos amending the budget and the Police Services Contract for 1997/98, appropriating funds for the purchase of an additional vehicle. Mike Abels, Sheriff's Department representative, appeared before Council requesting that the 1997/98 Sheriff's Contract and the City's budget should be amended to provide for an additional officer's vehicle. He explained that an additional vehicle was erroneously purchased in the 1998 fiscal year. However, over $20,000 was unspent and would be returned to the City. City Manager Bennett Boucher explained that the City and Sheriff's Department have worked well and with one another for many years. Regardless of the misunderstanding, the City will pay now or later. The vehicle is unquestionable required. He recommended appropriation of the funds and the contract/budget amendments because they have a $20,000 budget carry- over and a $20,000 unfunded expense. The motion passed unanimously 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For Mr. Treverton, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. DISCUSSION: 10. <Tape 1, 1324> Council deferred to Item No. 10 at this time. Mr. Boucher explained that the Brevard County Sheriff's Department Internal Audit Department was contacted regarding the status of investigative fees due the City of Cape Canaveral. The list, according to Mr. Abels, is incorrect. He explained that, however, a methodology has been identified to ensure that investigative fees can be forwarded to the City as required. Council Member Tony Hernandez explained that defendants pay investigative fees for investigative costs. These fees are supposed to be earmarked and tendered to the City from the inception of the investigative cost law. Mr. Abels responded that the City of Cape Canaveral was the first to institute the fees and the County's administrative process has resulted in difficulty referencing the fees. He stated that SID cases are not going through to the Clerk of the Court. Mr. Hernandez retorted that the fees collected on behalf of the City should be remitted. The inability to trace the money is another accountability mistake by the Sheriff's Department, referring to item number two requiring a budget amendment after the fiscal year is closed. He G : \CityClk\M NUTES\REGULAR \1999 \1- 19- 99.doo 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 19, 1999 Page 3 clarified that the City is requesting only money that was collected for Cape Canaveral Investigative fees. Mr. Abels stated that failure to remit the collected funds is not a mistake, it is the result of infancy implementation problems. It is a very cumbersome process. CONSIDERATIONS: 3. <Tape 1, 1988> A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve a State Contract Purchase from Fisher Scientific for a Laboratory Fume Hood in the amount of $10,872.02. The motion passed unanimously 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Treverton, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. 4. <Tape 1, 2160> A motion was made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Change Order No. 2, Phase 2, Dial Communication, in the amount of $40,000. The motion passed unanimously 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mr. Treverton, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. 5. <Tape 1, 2566> A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Treverton to approve Change Order No. 2, Reclaimed Water Project Phase 2, Construction Administration and Inspection Service by Quentin L. Hampton and Associates, in the amount of $6,309. Council Member Buzz Petsos opined that 18 percent is too high for inspection costs. He stated that the City needs them for the as- builts only. The motion passed 3 -2with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, Against; Mr. Treverton, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, Against; and Mayor Randels, For. 6. <Tape 1, 3206> A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve the Addendum IV to the Conceptual Approval Agreement with the Florida Communities Trust. The motion passed unanimously 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mr. Treverton, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. 7. <Tape 2, 260> A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve the Grant Award Agreement with the Florida Communities Trust Regarding the Banana River Park Land Purchase. The motion passed unanimously 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mr. Treverton, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. G : \CityClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1999 \1- 19- 9940c 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 19, 1999 Page 4 8. <Tape 2, 280> A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve the Quarterly Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers. The motion passed unanimously 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mr. Treverton, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. RESOLUTIONS: 9. <Tape 2, 520> Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 99 -01 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING ONE FIRST ALTERNATE AND ONE SECOND 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. 99- 01, appointing Alternate Members to the Planning and Zoning Board, inserting the name Leo Nicholas as First Alternate and Paul Acson as Second Alternate. The motion passed unanimously 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mr. Treverton, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. DISCUSION: 11. <Tape 2, 571> Council. Member Tony Hernandez requested that the City create an Arts Council under the auspice of the Commercial Development Board. He related that he has spoken with Jackie Coates, former Beautification Board Member; Leonard Folcarelli, Commercial Development Board Chair; and Larry Weber, Commercial Development Board Member in this regard. Leonard Folcarelli stated that the 1995 Redevelopment Plan refers to Art in public places. He also related that he was a former member of the Cocoa Beach Arts Council. He reported that the Brevard Cultural Alliance boosts the economy and provides arts education. Jackie Coates stated that the City should publicize and promote the City as an Arts Appreciative Community. Council concurred interest in developing an Arts Council in conjunction with the Commercial Development Board. 12. Public Works Director Ed Gardulski reported that Reclaimed Water Construction production has been good during the last month. He commended Quentin Hampton for excellent inspection services. The crew with Dial Communications stated that they would finish in Harbor Heights by Friday. G: \CityCIk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1999 \1- 19- 99.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 19, 1999 Page 5 Rick Fernandez of Quentin Hampton & Associates reported that 70 feet per day production was the average until December 15, 1998 and has been 120 feet per day since. REPORTS: 13. City Manager — Bennett Boucher • Mr. Boucher stated that staff quarterly reports were informative. • Mr. Boucher reported that the proposed C -2 ordinance has been incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Beatrice McNeeley, Planning and Zoning Chair opined that the City should administratively rezone the areas designated for C -2. Council concurred that the Planning and Zoning Board should review the issue. Mr. Boucher noted that the list of permitted uses must be reviewed again, because some properties would be losing uses currently listed. • Mr. Boucher reported that the Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski would give a computer - generated presentation on stormwater at a Workshop scheduled for February 1, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. • Mr. Boucher reported that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) would develop concepts for the A1A landscape design and manage the project. This project can dovetail with concepts Mr. William Bennix plans to fund. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: Public Works Director — Ed Gardulski • Mr. Gardulski reported that he would be meeting with the FDOT regarding sidewalks and traffic lights. Canaveral Precinct Deputy — Ernie Perry • Deputy Perry reported that Saturday, January 29, 1999 is scheduled as a Volunteer Project Day to cleanup vacant lots throughout the City, specifically for Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Dunson who were recently burglarized by transients. The Keep Brevard Beautiful volunteer group will join in the cleanup. • Deputy Perry reported that a workshop has been scheduled with the Recreation Department to provide bicycle and pedestrian safety lessons, as well as telemarketing fraud. Leo Nicholas — Resident and Planning and Zoning Board Member • Mr. Nicholas queried if the City has received a letter from the Library Board requesting that the palm trees be moved from the area of oak trees on the library property. Mayor Randels responded that the letter was received and the trees would be moved. G: \CityClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1999 \1- 19- 99.doo 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 19, 1999 Page 6 City Clerk— Sandra Sims No report. City Attorney — Kohn Bennett No report. Council Member — Richard Treverton No report. Council Member — Burt Bruns • Mr. Bruns queried if the City has confirmed that all areas required are Y2K compliant. Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski and City Treasurer, Andrea Bowers reported that all areas are in conformity. Council Member — Tony Hernandez • Mr. Hernandez queried if he could get projected costs for the City Ballpark renovations so he can get with the County to get movement toward the project. Mayor Pro Tem — Buzz Petsos • Mr. Petsos requested that a resolution sponsored by the Space Coast League of Cities be placed on a future agenda to support wastewater discharge by deep well injection. Council concurred to place the topic on the next agenda. • Mr. Petsos queried about the status of the sand fence permit. Mr. Gardulski stated that he would call Joe Lapolla of the Canaveral Port Authority to obtain the latest status. • Mr. Petsos requested comments from the Canaveral Precinct Commander regarding the possibility of placing a security trailer at Cherie Down Park Mayor — Rocky Randels • Mayor Randels commended Deputy Ernie Perry for all the community policing activities performed during the last quarter. • Mayor Randels reported confirmation that the USS Porter would be commissioned at Port Canaveral. • Mayor Randels reported that the Florida League of Cities collected $640.63 of uncollected occupational license fees for the City for last year. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. Sandi' ozar Sims, CITY CLERK G: \CityClic\1411•I JT;E$ GUI4 T \1999 \1- 19- 99.doc