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Home My WebLink About07-21-1998 Regular Meeting1 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL. ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY July 21, 1998 7:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Burt Bruns Joy Salamone Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Attorney, Kohn Bennett City Clerk, Sandra Sims Andrea Bowers, City Treasurer Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director PRESENTATION: (Tape 1, 53) AlA Beautification Funding, William Bennix Council Members Absent Tony Hernandez Mr. William Bennix, developer for Banyon Cove, Ocean Court, Ocean Mist and Cape & Ocean Gardens, made a donation to improve the quality of life in Cape Canaveral. Mr. Bennix proposes beautification and colorful landscaping and is donating $300,000 in funding for projects. He also proposes new computers for the library and school and shelters at bus stops. The Florida Department of Transportation (FJJOT) would need to approve the plan. Mr. Bennix recommended bouganvillas of various colors at the City's entrance. Mr. Bennix would like Rockledge Gardens to consult on the projects. Mayor Randels will research the necessary requirements for FDOT and provide plans for Rockledge Gardens to begin planting in the fall. ate- 1 z1_9.doc 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 21, 1998 Page 2 PROCLAMATION: (rape 1, 1020) Year of the Ocean Mayor Randels read the Proclamation acknowledging the ocean's importance. The proclamation will be sent to Governor Chiles. CONSIDERATIONS: 1. (ape 1,1110) A motion was made by Ms. Salamone and seconded by Mr. Bruns to Award Bid #98 -08, to Petro Plumbing Services, for Installation and Testing of Back flow Devices, Mr. Gardulski will expedite the project within two weeks and will contract a plumber to preclude delays and handle the magnitude. City homeowners will have the option to install a concrete container at their own expense. RESOLUTIONS: 2. (Tape 1, 1385) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 98 -19 by title. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1998 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Resolution No. 98 -19. 3. (ape 1, 1876) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 98 -20 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING TWO REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION 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. 98 -20, inserting the names Nancy Kacee Corbin with a term to expire November 1, 2000 and Jean Simoes with a term to expire November 1, 1999. The motion passed 40, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For, Mr. Bruns, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. ADD-ON CONSIDERATION: 5. (Tape 1, 1927) A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the Contract Amendment of $50,000 to Dial Communications to complete Phase I of the Reclaimed Water Project. \\ Cape- nt\ cityclerk \CityClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1998\07- 21- 98.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 21, 1998 Page 3 The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For, Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. REPORTS: 4. (Tape 1, 2650) City Manager's Report • Mr. Boucher reported on he Commercial Development Board's part in the Small Business Awards. Communications Concepts and Doug Wilson Enterprises are finalists. • Mr. Boucher reported that funding from the property owners for Commerce Street has been mailed • Mr. Boucher reported the progress that Oak Lane is being prepared for paving • Mr. Boucher reported that the Budget would have some discretionary funds. • Mr. Boucher announced that the Patriots Park litigation is finalized and an agreement signed AUDIENCE TO BE BEARD: No public comment. REPORTS CONTINUED: City Clerk — Sandra Sims • Ms. Sims reported that Mr. Bruns and Mr. Petsos have filed as candidates for this year's election. (Tape 1, 2953) Council Member - Joy Salamone • Ms. Salamone related that the survey on the name change from Central Blvd. to John Glenn Blvd. was 99- percent negative. She stated that no further consideration should be given. • Ms. Salamone reported on the Cape View Elementary sprinkler system project (Tape 1, 3356) Council Member - Burt Bruns • Mr. Bruns questioned about the status of the proposed sign ordinance. He suggested giving feedback at the next meeting. • Mr. Bruns queried about outstanding building permits. Mayor Pro Tem - Buzz Petsos • Mr. Petsos reported a delay in the Sand Fencing project due to delays in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits. The date is changed to August 22nd. • Mr. Petsos requested that six bikes from the Surplus Auction be set aside for needy children in the community. He suggested that Major McGee and Ms. Salamone determine the recipients. U cape -nt\o tyclerk\cnyyccnt\MINUTES\REGULAR \1998 \o7 -2r 9s.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 21, 1998 Page 4 • Mr. Petsos opined that the sidewalks on the east side of AlA should be continuous, and that white striping is not sufficient across driveways. City Manager Boucher responded that the City has authority within the right of ways with Florida Department of Transportation approval. The Council was in full concurrence. • Mr. Petsos suggested that the City consider purchasing less desirable properties adjacent to the City Park Complex through grant funding. The ten-unit complex is located at 350 Monroe Avenue. Council concurred to authorize the City Manager to obtain an appraisal on the property. • Mr. Petsos queried about the status of the capital sharing mutual aid agreement. City Attorney Kohn Bennett stated that the draft is ready for review. • Mr. Petsos reported that he and Council Member Burt Bruns attended a meeting at the Canaveral Port Authority. He related that the Port Commissioners are amenable to a joint meeting for discussion on mutual problem issues. All Council Members are to notify Mr. Boucher of their suggestions for topics of discussion for placement on the next agenda. Mayor - Rocky Randels • Mayor Randels queried about the status of courtesy busing for Cape View Elementary students. Ms. Salamone responded that the School Board is still firm in their decision to eliminate busing within the two -mile limit and maintain that AlA is not a hazardous school crossing. • Mayor Randels related that the City has been selected to participate in the Census. • Mayor Randels reported on his self -paid trip to Washington D.C. , Andrews Air Force Base, the Pentagon and the CIA. • Mayor Randels distributed a brochure designed by the Florida Urban Forestry Committee that provides information on planting the right tree in the right place program. It also reports which trees are best for each region. • Mayor Randels reported that Bill Mays will be constructing more buildings and would like to call the complex "John Glenn Plaza." He related that he is trying to organize a John Glenn Day before the scheduled October launch. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. ( v../74 CITY CLERK R Sii Sandra. ,�lrns� � \\ Cape- nt \cityclerk \CityClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1998 \07- 21- 98400 C, Rocky Randels, MAYOR