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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-16-2000 Workshop Meeting1 1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY May 16, 2000 5:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Burt Bruns Richard Treverton Larry Weber Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Others Present Bennett Boucher, City Manager Susan Stills, Assistant City Clerk Major George McGee, Sheriffs Office Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director John Pekar, City Engineer 1. General Fund Capital Budget Sheriffs Department Major McGee began discussion with an outline of the items in his five -year Capital Plan budget to include a Ford Explorer mini -van. He stated that fewer vehicles are requested this budget year, however his Supervisor's are in need of the Ford Explorer to transport equipment. Mr. Bruns questioned a Ford Expedition in use that was purchased with DUI funds. Major explained that the vehicle was purchased specifically for DUI agents. Mr. Bruns stated that the funding source needs publication on the vehicle for public enlightenment. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos asked if the supervisor on duty covered both the City and the Port and asked why funding is not shared. Major responded that the cost is divided between the two lieutenants that cover both areas. Mr. Bruns expressed concern with replacement costs of the newly replenished fleet of police vehicles. Major responded that if the Explorer were not adequate, he would add an additional vehicle in the following year. He emphasized that unless a vehicle was destroyed, he did not plan to purchase another vehicle to replenish the fleet. Major explained that the County office provides several vehicles. Major 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes May 16, 2000 Page 2 responded to Mr. Weber that seventeen is the total number of vehicles for the City. Mr. Bruns questioned the impact of an annexation. Major McGee stated that at least one agent and depending on the coverage, at least three to four deputies would be needed for patrol. Mr. Boucher explained that a complete study would be performed on the impact prior to an annexation. Mr. Weber questioned the number of additional vehicles to which Major answered two patrol vehicles. Council by a majority expressed agreement with the purchase of the six Mobile Data Terminal's at a cost of $43,470.00 this funding year. Mr. Weber questioned the security of the Explorer to carry equipment. Major responded that the department would add an alarm system and other security features. Major affirmed to the Mayor that the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is used especially on the beach. Major responded to Mr. Weber that two laptops were needed for the agents for processing. Mr. Weber asked for an explanation of the in -car video camera. Major explained that the camera documents patrol procedures and is activated when the overhead Tight is turned on. Major initiated discussion on the Generator purchase. He emphasized the need for a more powerful generator in light of emergency situations. He noted the necessity of extended work hours in the precinct during an emergency. Mr. Bruns queried a Federal Emergency Management Act grant. Mr. Boucher stated that allotted funding has decreased. Public Works — Streets Department Mr. Gardulski began discussion by outlining his vehicle replacement needs. He also noted the need to replace the Backhoe in three to four years. Mr. Gardulski reviewed the cost of the sidewalk program and the public's favorable response. He reported on the cost of pedestrian level street lighting at $68,000 that included a monthly fee. He reported on corrosion on the Columbia Avenue lights and found that fiberglass is a viable altemative. He queried if Council preferred underground wiring or solar power. Mayor Randels questioned the building construction cost of $100,000. Mr. Gardulski explained that he planned to share the cost between the Streets Department and the Enterprise Fund. Mr. Gardulski recommended a metal building instead of block construction to reduce the cost. Mr. Bruns expressed that a block building is more durable under saltwater conditions. Mr. Gardulski reported that $80,000 per mile is the average cost for resurfacing the City's roads and the City has 15 road miles total. He recommended the need to plan for reserve funds for street repair. Mr. Bruns noted how the directional boring on the reuse lines lessened additional cost. Mayor Randels queried a City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes May 16, 2000 Page 3 repair schedule. Mr. Gardulski recommended assessing repairs and repairing several miles at one time. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos questioned applying gas tax funding. Mr. Boucher stated that reserve funds are another option. Mr. Bruns questioned the length of the local option gas tax. Mr. Boucher stated twenty years. Discussion ensued on the one -cent tax. Mr. Treverton summarized that $1.5 million dollars is needed for street resurfacing in 15 years. Council agreed by majority to increase the $25,000 reserve and Mr. Boucher was directed to work out a more comparable figure to accumulate reserve funds for street repairs. Mr. Gardulski continued discussion with the Beach Cleaning machine purchase for $76,000. Mr. Boucher asked if Mr. Gardulski could find a company to perform a pilot cleaning before purchasing the machine. Mr. Treverton expressed concern with the machine's necessity. Mr. Bruns suggested a cooperative purchase with Cocoa Beach. He asked Mr. Boucher to suggest the purchase to the Cocoa Beach City Manager. Mayor Randels asked for clarification on how the department functions are carried out on the Manatee Sanctuary Park project. Mr. Gardulski explained that the Parks and Recreation department provides funding and Project Management is derived from the Streets Department. Mr. Bruns expressed concern with devising a plan so that the Mangrove planting does not obstruct the Manatee boardwalk. Mr. Weber explained that gaps were provided during the mangrove planting for the future observation areas. 4 �y�to6tn 'y'e Mr Boucher re0 ai noed the reserve fund page that the City Treasurer compiled and stated that the $5, 000 could be allocated toward expense streams. There being rho further ►usiness, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM Susafa?Stlilt; AS81STANT CITY CLERK 1