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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
WEDNESDAY
September 8, 1999
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Council Members Present
Burt Bruns
Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky Randels
Council Members Absent
Tony Hernandez
Richard Treverton
Others Present
City Manager, Bennett Boucher Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson
City Clerk, Sandra Sims Fire Chiet; David Sargeant
City Treasurer, Andrea Bowers Building Official, Dennis Franklin
Public Works Director, Edward Gardulski
Public Hearing
1. Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 99-24: Tentative Millage for Fiscal Year
1999/2000 in its entirety.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY
OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1999 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr.
Bruns To Adopt Resolution No. 99 -24.
Mayor Pro Tem Petsos commended staff for the budget compilation. He
commented that future revenues must be scrutinized and assessed before
the actual budget hearings. Mr. Bruns also requested that Council review
the 00/01 budget process differently. Departmental requests must be
presented to Council in workshop session before cuts are made so that
the proposed millage would be set after the budget needs are assessed.
This year's budget is fine, but needs to be reviewed beforehand in the
future to ensure the City's fiscal responsibility. Fire Chief David Sargeant,
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and city resident opined that the voting residents voted to institute Fire
and Police Service Ad Valorem Taxes. The fire tax was immediately
instituted, however, police taxes were not.
The Resolution was adopted 3 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For;
Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For.
Resolution No. 99 -25, Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 1999/2000
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE ANNUAL GENERAL FUND, SEWER
ENTERPRISE FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUND,
EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1999, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2000; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
• A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos To Adopt
Resolution No. 25 -99.
Mr. Bruns commended staff again for the budget preparation. There was
no public comment.
The Resolution was adopted 3 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For;
Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Bruns queried why the 85' power poles do not fall under the City's
height restrictions. Is there an ordinance that address that issue? He
opined that it would be irresponsible if the issue is not addressed with the
Planning and Zoning Board. He reiterated that there was no
documentation for FPL's estimates. If the City does not start balking now,
the city will be stuck with poles. Buzz queried about the feasibility of a
referendum.
Mr. Petsos queried if the current storm water problems have been
addressed. He also asked if the sand fencing on Adams has been
repaired. Mr. Gardulski responded that it has not. Mr. Boucher reported
that a note from Karen Moody states that no sand fencing is allowed from
Brevard to Broward County. She stated in her letter that it has been a
standing rule that it is turtle sensitive and berms are to be built. Mayor
Randels stated that he would follow up.
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Mayor Randels reported that the appraisal has been received from
Johnson Controls for the building for use as a City Hall. He requested that
a workshop meeting be held to discuss this issue. Mayor Randels related
that he believes there is potential use for the building. Council will decide
a date for the workshop. Mr. Petsos stated that all options should be
considered.
Mayor Randels reported that he met with the Department of Community
Affairs regarding cities establishing a Sustainable Community, which
means the City or County sustains their own regulations. This could be an
opportunity for the City of Cape Canaveral.
There being ;np further business, the meeting adjoumed at 6:20 p.m.
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Rocky Rande s, MAYOR
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