HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-1996 Workshop Meeting1
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 1996
A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on February 6, 1996, at the
City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at
5:00 P.M. by Mayor Porter.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor John Porter Present
Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels Present
Councilmember Burt Bruns Present
Councilmember Leo Nicholas Present
Councilmember Buzz Petsos Present
City Manager Bennett Boucher Present
City Attorney Kohn Bennett Present
City Clerk Sandra Sims Present
Public Works Director Michael Gluskin Present
Recreation Director Nancy Hanson Present
BUSINESS:
Discussion Re: City Goals and Action Plan
Goal 4.1-Adhere to capital improvement plan/budget
Objective(f)- Develop a capital financing plan to identify funding sources for future capital
outlay.
Discussion: Mayor Porter queried if department heads were satisfied with the current process of
capital funding. All responded that they were satisfied. Mayor Pro Tem Randels
queried if the apportionment has been sufficient. City Manager Boucher responded
that it has been sufficient and that earmarking reserves annually for capital
expenditures is appropriate.
Objective(g)- Consider appropriation of year end cash surplus to fund capital items.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
1
1
1
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Workshop Meeting Minutes
February 6, 1996
Page 2
Objective(h)- Develop a stormwater management plan
Discussion: Public Works Director, Michael Gluskin, reported that he will present a stormwater
plan to Council within this fiscal year, even though it is not state required. Council
concurred with Mr. Nicholas that even though our "small" community does not fall
into the category of being mandated to have a stormwater plan, we should be
forward thinking enough to protect our waterways and anticipate complying with
state suggestions.
Objective(i)- Research utilization of grant fimds for capital purchases.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(j)- Continue to lobby against unfunded state and federal mandates that may cause
a financial burden upon our city.
Discussion:
Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(k)Evaluate the relocation of overhead utility lines along SR A1A.
Discussion:
Council concurred with the status report; however, requested that the objective be
ongoing and not deleted.
Goal 4.2 Evaluate the need to upgrade existing facilities to meet future demands for
service.
Objective(a)- Complete library expansion project.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective( b) - Schedule future road construction and maintenance as needed.
Discussion:
Objective(c)-
Discussion:
Objective(d)
Public Works Director, Michael Gluskin, reported that there is software which
tracks and prioritizes when streets need paving or repair for a cost of approximately
$2,500. Council consensus was in favor of the purchase.
Research the feasibility of purchasing the United Agencies building for
additional office space.
Consensus was to delete this objective.
Construct a new sewage pumping station located on Washington Avenue.
1
1
1
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Workshop Meeting Minutes
February 6, 1996
Page 3
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(e)- Budget for the replacement of city vehicles as needed.
Discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Randels suggested that the city consider a car pool for those
operations that have very low mileage requirements. City Manager Boucher stated
that replacement vehicles will be addressed in the budget.
Objective(f)- Upgrade records management equipment as needed.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(g)- Research potential for relocating Council Chambers to library meeting room to
free up existing area for office space.
Discussion: Council consensus was to delete this objective.
Goal 5.1: To provide recreational opportunities to a wide variety of interested citizens
and visitors.
Objective(a) -° Research feasibility and develop plans for a neighborhood park to be located in
the area of Columbia Drive or Long Point Road.
Discussion: Council consensus was to research the feasibility of obtaining the Longpoint Road
property through condemnation because the owner is adamant to sell the property
for $89,000, although it is assessed at $40,000. Concurrently, the property owned
by Jeff Kidd should be pursued for viability of the location of a park.
Objective(b) Research feasibility for a neighborhood park to be located in the northeast
section of town.
Discussion: Council consensus was to pursue purchasing an area in the northeast, ensuring that it
is written in the new comprehensive plan.
Objective(c)- Utilize citizen input and volunteers to help develop neighborhood park
projects.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(d) Balance environmental concerns with child safety concerns when planning park
projects.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Workshop Meeting Minutes
February 6, 1996
Page 4
Objective (e) - Investigate possibility of a manatee park located just west of the city
wastewater treatment plant.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report. Staff is to research the possibility of
obtaining funds from the "Save the Manatees" license plate fund.
Objective(f)- Consider joint recreational opportunities with the City of Cocoa Beach.
Discussion: Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson, reported that she is pursuing the possibility of
offering golf lessons during the 1996 summer recreation program in the same way
as the swim program last summer. Council commended Ms. Hanson for her
initiative in providing quality programs.
Objective(g)-
Discussion:
Objective(h)
Upgrade ballfield lighting system.
Council concurred with the status report. Ms. Hanson reported that the lighting
should be installed by July or August, after the Little League season.
Seek grant funds for the upgrade/maintenance/expansion of park facilities.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(i)- Research feasibility of utilizing IITF land as a recreational facility.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report; the project is ongoing.
Objective(j)- Consider the addition of an Art Show in conjunction with the Patriot's Day
Parade.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(k)-
Discussion:
Objective(k1
Discussion:
Objective(k2
Evaluate the need for a community center /gymnasium.
Ms. Hanson reported that she and Council Member Buzz Petsos are pursuing a
proposal to utilize a double -wide mobile home to use as a youth drop -in center.
Council consensus was for them to continue pursuing the feasibility.
Develop recreation programs for young adults ages 12 -17.
Council concurred with the status report.
Enhance recreation programs for seniors.
1
1
1
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Workshop Meeting Minutes
February 6, 1996
Page 5
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(1) Develop an enhanced marketing strategy to promote city recreation programs
and activities.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(m) Research possibility of a river front park which may include a boat ramp or
fishing platform.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report and suggested that non - motorized boat
ramps and possibly rental be considered in the development of the park,
Goal 6.1: Provide effective communications to citizens and promote a positive community
image.
Objective(a) Expedite the resolution of citizen complaints.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report. Council queried about the status of
homeowner association meetings with a Council representative. Mr. Bruns stated
that he will contact the associations with the City Clerk's list to set schedules for
Council Members to meet with the respective homeowner associations.
Objective(b) Expand the city newsletter availability, utilize direct mail.
Discussion: Council concurred to delete this objective.
Objective(c) Expand information that is printed on the utility bills.
Discussion: Council concurred to delete this objective.
Objective(d) Develop an information booklet on city services for residents and visitors.
Discussion: Council concurred to delete this objective.
Objective(e) Provide customer service training for all employees.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report and set workshop dates for March 1 for
general employees; March 6 for Council and administrative staff.
Objective(f) Develop an employee newsletter.
Discussion: Council concurred to delete this objective.
i
i
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Workshop Meeting Minutes
February 6, 1996
Page 6
Objective(g) Offer an incentive program that rewards employees for cost saving ideas.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(h) Formulate meeting notice signs to announce Council/Board Meetings.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
I
Objective(i) Conduct citizen surveys to rate city services and programs.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report and for continuing the survey, being certain
to forward the tabulated results to the Council.
Objective(j) Develop citizen comment cards that will be mailed at random to obtain
feedback from the community that will help to rate city services and programs.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report.
Objective(k) Develop a meeting schedule for the Mayor and Council members to attend
meetings of homeowner and civic groups.
Discussion: Council concurred with the status report. Council queried about the status of
homeowner association meetings with a Council representative. Mr. Bruns stated
that he will contact the associations with the City Clerk's list to set schedules for
Council Members to meet with the respective homeowner associations.
The next goals workshop was scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 1996 at 5:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
C.4,&,,, s
Sandra O. Sims, CMC, CITY CLERK
s
1
i