CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY HALL ANNEX

111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida

TUESDAY

February 15, 2005
7:00 PM

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

Council Members Present:

Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog

Council Member Steve Miller

Council Member Buzz Petsos

Mayor Rocky Randels

Council Member Absent:

Council Member Jim Morgan

Others Present:

City Manager Bennett Boucher

City Attorney Anthony Garganese

City Clerk Susan Stills

City Treasurer Andrea Bowers

Recreation Director Nancy Hanson

Public Works Director Ed Gardulski

Building Official Todd Morley

PRESENTATION:

Johnson Controls Special Recognition Award Sign.

Mr. Leo Nicholas, former Beautification Board Chairperson, presented a signature plaque to Johnson Controls World Services in special recognition of their beautification efforts. Mr. Ed Hale, Vice President of Operations at Johnson Controls, thanked the City and the Board for the acknowledgement and spoke in favor of the City’s overall beautification efforts around the community.

Mayor Randels announced the Girl Scout Cookie Campaign. Ms. Kathy Coon, Troup Leader for Scout Troop No. 440, informed that the Girls Scouts sell three products: magazines, calendars and cookies to support the organization’s programs. She reported on the Gift for Girls program, the Parent’s Share program that accepts donations from parents and the Neighborhood Chair Program that accepts donations from residents and businesses. She thanked the Council for their support.

Mayor Randels announced that the Central Florida Bar Association recognized City Attorney Anthony Garganese as the Best of the Bar in 2004, for City, County and Local Government Law. Attorney Garganese thanked the Mayor for the acknowledgement.

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2005.

2. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2005-05; Urging Members of the Florida Legislature to Support Growth Management Issues During the 2005 Legislative Session.

3. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2005-06; Appointing a Regular Member (A. Schaffner) and Appointing an Alternate Member (J. Hale) to the Beautification Board.

4. American Legion Request for a Waiver of Sewer Impact Fees and Building Permit Fees.

5. Proposal from Florida Power and Light to Install Decorative Street Lighting in the City Hall Complex Area.

Mayor Randels asked if any member of Council, staff or interested party desired to remove any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

No request was made to remove an item for discussion.

Commander Tracy Rac thanked the Council and said that she hoped that the American Legion would continue to be an asset to the community. Mayor Randels recounted some of the many activities in which the American Legion participates that benefit those less fortunate in the community.

A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to Approve Consent Agenda Items No. 1 through 5. The vote on the motion carried 4-1 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For.

CONSIDERATIONS:

6. Motion to Approve: Design/Build Proposal from Stottler, Stagg & Associates to Develop Banana River Park in the Amount of $135,000.

Ms. Hanson reported that the City received a Florida Recreation Development Assistant Program grant for a 5-acre parcel in the northwest section of the City near Central Blvd. & State Road A1A. She stated that some of the grant components as a soccer field, fishing platform, parking lot and playground equipment. Ms. Hanson stated that she did not anticipate any other services on this contract and the amount is inclusive of the stated components. Ms. Hanson assured Mr. Petsos that establishing grass is part of the contract. She replied to Mr. Petsos that the offshore fishing platform would be constructed as close as legally possible to the water. Ms. Hanson announced the Manatee Sanctuary Park Grand Opening on Saturday, March 5^th at 11:00 P.M.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog and seconded Mr. Miller to Approve the Design/Build Proposal from Stottler, Stagg & Associates to Develop Banana River Park in the Amount of $135,000. The vote on the motion carried 4-1 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For.

7. Motion to Approve: Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Brevard County.

Mayor Randels explained that the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department [CCVFD] is the designated First Responder for all threatening illness emergencies. The County has established that it would reimburse the CCVFD for their life support equipment, for medical direction fees and for consumable supplies. Mr. Boucher clarified that the City and the Port would share incoming revenue. Mayor Randels stated the reimbursed amount as
$70,224.60. Mr. Boucher remarked that Palm Bay’s succession from the Emergency Medical System could impact any future agreements.

A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to Approve the Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Brevard County. The vote on the motion carried 4-1 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For.

8. Motion to Approve: Quarterly Treasurer’s Report and Budget Transfers for the Period Ending December 31, 2004.

Ms. Bowers stated that there are some eligible Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] related expenditures from which the City would be due reimbursement. Mr. Gardulski responded to Mayor Randels that street signs were destroyed due to successive hurricanes. Mr. Boucher said that he would provide a recap report on hurricane expenses.

A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Miller to Approve the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report and Budget Transfers for the Period Ending December 31, 2004. The vote on the motion carried 4-1 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For.

REPORTS:

1. City Manager

· Mr. Boucher reported that he and the Public Works Director attended a Pre-Construction Meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers. Beach re-nourishment crews will work from Patrick Air Force Station moving northward. They are scheduled to begin on March 1^st and work 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The contractor, Weeks Marine, has an ambitious schedule and anticipates project conclusion by April 30^th before turtle-nesting season begins.

· Mr. Boucher announced that Commissioner Ron Pritchard would meet with City Council at the April 5^th meeting. Mr. Petsos expressed concern that the County directed the City to remove the recently installed stop signs citing them as a liability and questioned the validity of the action due to the low speed limit on the road. Mr. Boucher responded that the County did not want stop signs used as speed control devices.

· Mr. Boucher reported that Ms. Hanson submitted a cost for reconfiguring the fencing at Cape View Elementary School for approximately $3,000.

2. Staff

Public Works Director

· Mr. Gardulski reported on a meeting with the Department of Transportation on March 2^nd for the left-hand turn lane on North Atlantic Avenue.

· Mr. Gardulski reported on one bid received for the Stormwater Drainage Improvements Bid. Approximately nine packets were acquired, there were three representatives at the Pre-Bid meeting and one bidder replied.

Building Official

· Mr. Morley reported a meeting at the Brevard County Emergency Operations Center for all municipal Building Departments to determine a uniform standard for hurricane damage assessment.

· Mr. Morley also reported that the Oak Park and Perlas del Mar developers expressed their cooperation with the City in its tree preservation efforts.

· Mr. Morley announced that the Residence Inn development firm is set to construct a crane and auger pile driver on their project site and removing nuisance landscape plants the following morning.

Recreation Director

· Ms. Hanson asked if the building permit fees would be waived on the Banana River Park project. Mayor Randels confirmed that Ms. Hanson’s request for a waiver for any building permit fees on the Banana River Park had been inclusive in Council’s approval.

City Treasurer

· No report.

City Clerk

· No report.

City Attorney

· No report.

AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD:

· Ms. Helen Filkins submitted a letter to the Council in response to the land-clearing ordinance. She read that the Cape Canaveral tree ordinance should be named the “tree preservation” ordinance. She read further that a $1,000 violation should be incurred for unauthorized tree removal and no mitigation allowed. Mayor Randels informed that the Council would attend an upcoming Planning and Zoning Board Workshop on February 23^rd at 6:00 P.M. She expressed the strong feelings of those concerned about tree removal.

3. City Council

Mr. Petsos

· Mr. Petsos announced the Sea Oats Planting beginning at 8 A.M. on Saturday, February 19^th at Cherie Down Park. All are encouraged to participate.

· Mr. Petsos announced that Boston Beef in Cape Canaveral won the Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce Chowder Cook-Off contest.

· Mr. Petsos asked if the County Commissioner planned to fund the playground equipment for the newly proposed park. Mr. Boucher replied that the Recreation Director would compile an equipment needs list.

Mr. Miller

· Mr. Miller asked about the model shuttle project. Mr. Boucher replied that the firm constructing the statute for the Manatee Sanctuary Park submitted a proposed model shuttle cost of $160,000. Staff would continue to research this project.

Mayor Pro Tem Hoog

· Mayor Pro Tem Hoog reported that the Space Coast League of Cities is forming a Committee for Growth Management and also reported on a proposed annexation resolution regarding the County’s inclusion of certain roads during annexation.

· Mayor Pro Tem Hoog announced Legislative Day in Tallahassee on March 30^th.

· Mayor Pro Tem Hoog also announced a School Board Summit meeting on March 4^th at 9 A.M. with the School Board and the County Commission. All are invited to attend.

· Mayor Pro Tem Hoog announced a Growth Management Meeting on March 21^st at 3:30 P.M. in the Florida Room at the Community Center at the Viera Government Center.

· Mayor Pro Tem Hoog related that his daughter’s wedding and reception were held at the new Manatee Sanctuary Park pavilion and encouraged the park’s use due to its well- maintained condition and favorable location.
Mayor Randels

· Mayor Randels acknowledged the Recreation Director’s notice of the Manatee Sanctuary Park Grand Opening in the newspaper.

· Mayor Randels asked if any tools were needed for the Sea Oats Planting project. Mr. Gardulski replied that planting implements would be provided, however, gloves are needed.

· Mayor Randels reported on the success of the Hometown News in providing information.

· Mayor Randels announced that Deputy John Moore of Canaveral Precinct was chosen as Deputy of the Year in Brevard County for his heroic lifesaving efforts at the Palms East Apartments. Mayor Randels requested to recognize him with a Key to the City at the next City Council meeting.

· Mayor Randels noted in light of the Lake County officers assaulted that one deputy is killed every 57 hours in America.

· Mayor Randels reported that the brochures for Beach Trolleys are available. Fees are reasonably priced at $1.00 for riders and $.50 for senior passengers. There is no charge for children or to transfer routes.

· Mayor Randels related that Brevard County is also awaiting federal funds from FEMA. He stated that Brevard County was selected to receive an additional $3 million from its original $16 million assessed. FEMA reassessed claims and $48 million was redirected statewide away from counties that incurred minimal damage.

· Mayor Randels remarked on the beneficial work of the School Resource Officer to deter violence in schools.

· Mayor Randels announced that $66 million in Florida Forever grant funding is available that could be used to address existing flooding problems.

· Mayor Randels reported that Melbourne Beach with a population of 2,000 received $3.2 million in grant funds for oceanfront property to purchase and preserve a local restaurant.

· Mayor Randels announced that the Sheriff’s Office would perform a patrol area house check for residents away from home. Request forms are available.

· Mayor Randels reported that the Brevard Museum of Natural History and Science incurred substantial hurricane damage. Mayor Randels asked that the Council consider financial support since the museum hosted the City’s 40^th Anniversary project. Discussion concluded that the City of Cocoa community should provide such support.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M.

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Rocky Randels, MAYOR

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Susan Stills, CITY CLERK