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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 01-20-2015CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY January 20, 2015 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:02 P.M. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member John Bond Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog Council Member Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Council Members Absent: Council Member Betty Walsh Others Present: City Manager David L. Greene City Attorney Anthony Garganese City Clerk Angela Apperson Finance Director John DeLeo Community & Economic Development Director Todd Morley Planning & Zoning Director David Dickey Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara Public Works Services Director Jeff Ratliff Brevard County Sheriff Major Paul Ring Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief John Cunningham PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Justin Anderson and Troy Ford representing the Veterans Resource Committee and Trish Barrett representing Bass Pro Shop, presented Council Member Bond with a trophy for his participation/winning the Municipal Leader portion of the Stick Marsh Veteran's Challenge Fishing Tournament. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Susan Elliott spoke of the desire of many residents to have a park on the property South of Cape Shores Condominium Complex instead of a gas station. She provided information which explained how they plan to raise money to purchase the property and possible plans for park activities. Rebecca Rowe spoke in opposition to the proposed service station/convenience store (Cumberland Farms). Eric Braga presented additional "petitions" opposing the proposed gas station. He announced the formation of a non-profit corporation named the Concerned Citizens for Cape Canaveral, Inc. which has hired attorneys and a traffic engineer related to the proposed gas station. He indicated the attorneys and engineer will be contacting the City and he hoped requested information would be provided to them. Mr. Braga asked that the Planning and Zoning Board Hearing related to the proposed gas station be postponed until February so their group can receive the results of a traffic study they have commissioned. City Manager Greene indicated the Planning and Zoning Board provides a recommendation to the Board of Adjustment and there is plenty of opportunity to address both Boards; therefore, there is no need to reschedule the meeting. PRESENTATIONS / INTERVIEWS: Presentation by Division Manager Daniel Robson from Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.: Mayor Randels explained Waste Pro's employee incentive program which awards $10,000.00 to an employee who has been accident/injury free, not called in sick and has kept their assigned vehicle clean/mechanically fine-tuned for three (3) continuous years. Division Manager Daniel Robson explained the various duties of Mr. Tony Weaver over the course his employment. Mr. Robson presented the check to Mr. Weaver, who received a standing ovation for his accomplishment. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Randels inquired if any items are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. No items were removed. 1. Approve Minutes for Regular City Council Meeting of December 16, 2014: 2. Resolution No. 2015-01; relating to the grant of a Utility Easement to the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions; severability; and an effective date: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hoog, seconded by Council Member Petsos, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, Absent. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2015 Page 3 of 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Ordinance No. 12-2014; amending City Code Chapter 22, Community Development, related to administrative extensions of Community Appearance Board Approvals; amending City Code Chapter 110, Zoning, related to administrative extensions of Site Plan approvals; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the Code; severability; and an effective date; second reading: Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance title into the record and provided an explanation of same. Mayor Randels provided additional information about the Ordinance. The Public Hearing was opened. Greta Moran asked for clarification of the Ordinance purpose, to which City Manager Greene responded. The Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Petsos, seconded by Council Member Bond, for approval of Ordinance No. 12-2014. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, Absent. 4. Ordinance No. 01-2015; amending Chapter 102, Vegetation, of the Code of Ordinances; amending Definitions and Permit Exceptions related to Hazardous Trees; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the Code; severability; and an effective date, second reading: Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance title into the record and provided an explanation of same. Mayor Randels provided additional explanation of the Ordinance. The Public Hearing was opened. Greta Moran asked for clarification of the Ordinance implementation, to which Mr. Greene responded. Mayor Randels noted the date of first reading and the date of the publication of the advertisement. The Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Bond, seconded by Council Member Petsos, that we approve Ordinance No. 01-2015 as written. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, Absent. 5. Ordinance No. 02-2015; amending Chapter 22, Community Development, of the Code of Ordinances; amending the duties of the Business and Economic Development Board; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the Code, severability; and an effective date, second reading: Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance title into the record and provided an explanation of same. Mayor Randels explained the purpose of the Financial Disclosure "Form 1". The Public Hearing was opened. No comments were received and the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Petsos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, for approval of Ordinance No. 02-2015. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, Absent. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2015 Page 4 of 4 6. Ordinance No. 03-2015; amending the Solid Waste Agreement between the City and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., pursuant to Section 2.12 of the City Charter, to provide for annual payments to the City in lieu of a performance bond or letter of credit for the initial five-year term; providing for repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the Code, severability, and an effective date, first reading: Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance title into the record and provided an explanation of same. Mayor Randels added information regarding performance bonds and noted Waste Pro is ranked #11 nationally. The Public Hearing was opened. No comments were received and the Public Hearing was closed. Council Members comments centered on the solid credit/financial stability of Waste Pro. A motion was made by Council Member Petsos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, for approval of Ordinance No. 03-2015. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, Absent. REPORTS: Council Member Bond thanked the Veterans Resource Committee for their work to end homelessness among Veterans. Council Member Petsos congratulated Council Member Bond for winning the Fishing Tournament. He invited everyone to participate in the Sea Oats Planting Project on February 7th, 9 a.m. at Cherie Down Park. He also indicated that it is a go for launch at 7:48 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested an update on the Specimen Tree removal on Oak Lane. City Manager Greene indicated work continues on that issue. Mayor Randels noted an opportunity to meet the National President of the VFW Auxiliary. He explained the many activities of the VFW Post in Cape Canaveral. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 6:57 P.M Rocky Randels, Mayor Angela M. Apperson, MMC, City Clerk SEAL of Cape Canaveral, Florida