CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
TUESDAY
7:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00
P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog
Council Member Leo Nicholas
Council Member Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky
Randels
Council Member Shannon
Roberts
Others Present:
City Manager
City Clerk Susan
Stills
Building Official Todd Morley
Fire Chief Dave
Sargeant
Stormwater Administrator Jeff
Ratliff
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. City
Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2007.
Mayor Randels read into the
record a correction on page 10, paragraph 3 to read,
”Ms. Roberts wanted to ensure that
anyone considering an application was aware that until they were approved and
until they met the requirements, they could not be operational. Attorney
Garganese stated that until they have the requisite Certificate of Occupancy
that meets all the building and fire requirements and the license by the State,
they cannot lawfully operate.”
2. Resolution
No. 2007-16; Reappointing Regular Members to the Community Appearance Board
(Lisa Moore and Andrea Schaffner).
3. Outdoor Entertainment Permit for National Night Out,
Community Event to be Held at Cape View Park on August 7, 2007.
4. Cancellation of the August 7th City Council
Regular Meeting.
Mayor Randels asked if any member of Council, staff
or interested parties desired to remove any of the Consent Agenda items for
discussion.
Ms. Roberts asked if Council
would consider scheduling another date for the Regular City Council Meeting in
August. Mr. Boucher replied that the
Council could schedule another meeting some time in July or August. Ms. Roberts stated her concern that some of
Council’s issues have not been heard due to
addressing the City’s immediate concerns. Mayor Randels explained how
the Council could call a Special Meeting on matter of concern. Mr. Nicholas clarified that a Council Special
Meeting could only address a specific topic on the Agenda. He related that Ms. Roberts was seeking a
general meeting to discuss items that were raised in the past in order for the
Council to gain feedback on those issues.
Mr. Nicholas stated the Council was losing its communication and
effectiveness and the only way for Council to express their concerns was in an
open meeting.
Mr. Nicholas explained that the
former Thursday night Workshop Meeting was a prelude to establishing the
Tuesday night Regular Meeting. At times
some of the items for Tuesday’s meeting were eliminated during the Workshop
meeting. Mr. Nicholas suggested placing
the Code Review in abeyance during the Budget Workshop schedule in July. Ms. Roberts clarified that she was suggesting
a meeting during the week of the postponed Regular meeting in August. Mr. Boucher replied to Mayor Randels that
Thursday, August 9th was available.
Mr. Petsos reminded everyone
that the Evaluation and Appraisal Report [EAR] meetings were also coming
up. Mr. Boucher stated he also hoped to
schedule a Sign Code meeting on Thursday, July 19th and an EAR
workshop on Wednesday, August 1st.
Mr. Boucher reported that the July Budget meeting schedule was shortened
due to the Florida Department of Revenue schedule. He informed the Council they would need to
complete the Budget and set the tentative proposed millage within the
subsequent two weeks.
Ms. Roberts proposed August 9th
for the first Council meeting of the month.
Council members agreed by
consensus to meet on Thursday, August 9th as the first Regular City
Council Meeting of the month.
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to
Approve Consent Agenda Items No. 1 with corrections through Item No. 4. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as
follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr.
Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
CONSIDERATIONS:
5. Motion
to Approve: Property Offer from the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
in the Amount of $752,500.
Mayor Randels informed that complete Appraisals were available in the
City Manager’s Office. Mr. Petsos
requested opinions from the Fire Chief and the City Manager before Council’s
discussion. Chief Dave Sargeant, of the
Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., stated that the Council could
not go out for a Bond Referendum in October due to the $4 million cost of the
proposed project. Chief Sargeant
informed of some temporary repairs such as a roof repair, a wall repair, and a
replaced air-conditioner.
Mayor Randels clarified that even if the Council decided to borrow the
Bond money, an increased homestead exemption would not permit the City to repay
the Bond. Chief Sargeant explained how
any amount of approved millage obtained in October would be impacted by what
happens in the Legislature in January.
Mayor Randels summarized he did not anticipate residents voting on a
City facility over an increased exemption and a tax savings.
Mr. Boucher stated the City was looking at a $400,000 cut in the General
Fund Budget this year. He informed the
Fire Chief was able to escrow funds from the Fire Tax to help offset some
future expenses; however, funding was no longer available. Mr. Boucher also
stated how the Referendum in January was uncertain based on the Save Our Homes
or Super-size choices of homestead exemption.
Mr. Boucher concluded he would postpone responding back to the Cape
Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department Board until the City and Council
understands the ramifications of the Legislature meeting in January.
Ms. Roberts spoke on two items.
First, Ms. Roberts stated that the acquisition of the Kabboord property
would not diminish the Council’s value of priority for a new Fire Department
facility and she asked to convey that message to their Board. Second, Ms. Roberts asked Chief Sargeant to
comment on the Fire Services funding with the County. Chief Sargeant explained the discussion was
the reimbursement from the County for operating the Advanced Life Support
service. Chief Sargeant summarized how
Brevard County’s Fire Department decided to not reimburse the cities for
operating Advanced Life Support this year which would constitute a loss of
approximately $40,000.
Ms. Roberts proposed that Council support a Letter to the County
expressing their concern and asked the City Manager if this perhaps this was
already done. Mr. Boucher reported he
had contacted the County Manager; however, to no avail since the service amounted
to approximately .19 cents per thousand, or $500,000 from the cities. Chief Sargeant suggested forwarding the issue
to the Space Coast League of Cities.
Chief Sargeant explained how part of this Emergency Management Service
assessment funding encouraged cities to buy the LifePak for their truck and to
obtain the paramedic personnel. A loss
of it was detrimental to the small communities. Mayor Randels stated the
consensus of the Council that the City was unable to proceed with seeking Bond
funding for a new Fire Department facility.
Ms. Roberts suggested adding that the Council still considers the Fire
Department facility one of the City’s priority concerns. Mr. Nicholas concluded for the record to
convey this sentiment to the Cape Canaveral Fire Department Board.
A motion
was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to Present the
Reimbursement of Advanced Life Service Operations from Brevard County as a
Municipal Matter of Concern at the Board of Directors Meeting at the Space
Coast League of Cities Dinner on Monday July 11th through
Representative Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog. The
vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For;
Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
6. Motion
to Approve: Proposal for Design Surveys of the South Central Ditch in the
Amount of $14,700.
Jeff Ratliff, Stormwater Administrator, stated this project differed
completely from the North Central Ditch project. Mr. Ratliff stated the project was from West
Central Blvd. to State Road A1A. Mr.
Ratliff stated that he budgeted $12,000 in the grant application. He explained
how after discussion with Stottler, Stagg, they would need boats for this
project, as well as performing tree trimming, and gaining access to some
private property; therefore, he saw the cost estimate as reasonable. Mayor Randels pointed out Mr. Ratliff secured
a State grant in the amount of $286,000 from the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and also a Stormwater Management grant for $115,000
from St. John’s River Water Management District. Mayor Randels noted that the total project
cost was approximately $495,000.
Mr. Nicholas referred to schematic on page 2 and questioned how far north
of Central Blvd. the proposed phase covered.
Mr. Ratliff clarified that Phase II proceeded from Central Blvd. south
to State Road A1A. Mr. Nicholas asked if
there were any plans for the area west of State Road A1A. Mr. Ratliff informed that Mermaid Key would
resolve the problems on the north side of that area. Mr. Boucher stated the Mermaid Key project
would come before the Council at the next Regular Meeting.
Mr. Ratliff replied to Mayor Pro tem Hoog that the budget on this project
was adequate. Mr. Ratliff explained they
were limited on what could be performed with this project due to the manatees
in that area which would keep costs at a minimum. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested cooperation from
Keep Brevard Beautiful for a pepper bust.
Mr. Ratliff stated the predominate part of the project related to
grading the slopes which would eradicate the pepper trees. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog concluded that he favored
the project; however, he did not desire to see additional funding
requests. Mr. Petsos agreed and pointed
out that this item was for an initial survey; however, he too did not desire to
see future change orders.
Ms. Roberts mentioned the following items: 1) benches along the project,
2) a walkway perhaps using Beautification funds and 3) the possibility of an
aerator and fountain closer to Central Blvd.
Discussion followed on how the property owners objected to a walkway in
the past; however, this concept could be revisited at a later time. Mr. Petsos suggested seeking a grant and also
informing the property owners of the City’s intent. Mr. Ratliff concluded there
was not enough flow for an aerated fountain.
A
motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog and seconded by Mr. Petsos to Approve the
Proposal for the Design Surveys of the South Central Ditch in the Amount of
$14,700 to Stottler, Stagg and Associates. The
vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For;
Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
RESOLUTIONS:
7. Motion
to Adopt: Resolution No. 2007-17;
Establishing the City’s Intent to Reimburse Certain Project Costs Incurred with
Proceeds of Future Tax-Exempt Financing.
Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2007-17 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT
TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN PROJECT COSTS INCURRED WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT
FINANCING; PROVIDING CERTAIN PROJECT COSTS INCURRED WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE
TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels explained that the City recently
expended $1,825,000 from the General Fund Reserves for a Public Safety building
land purchase. This Resolution would
allow the City to incorporate this land purchase as part of the future tax exempt
financing. Mr. Petsos commended the City
Treasurer, Andrea Bowers, for obtaining this funding source. Mr. Nicholas explained how if and when the
City presented a bond issue for capital improvements in the City, this land
purchase would be included.
A
motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Roberts to Adopt Resolution
No. 2007-17. The vote on the motion carried
5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro
Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms.
Roberts, For.
DISCUSSION:
8. Proposed Chronic Nuisance Ordinance.
Mayor Randels made note of the 21 items relating to the Proposed
Ordinance. Mr. Boucher conveyed that the
Code Enforcement Board was pleased to provide this document; however, the Board
desired further review on the Civil Citation Ordinance. Mr. Boucher stated that he distributed
Council Member Robert’s 21 points for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested a Workshop on
the issue. Mr. Petsos agreed. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog informed that he had some
comments and pointed out the need to strengthen some points. Mr. Petsos agreed on the need to strengthen
the Ordinance; however, he also stated the desire to incorporate the Civil
Citation portion. City Council
members agreed on a Workshop Meeting for Tuesday, July 10th at 5:30
P.M. for continued discussion on the Proposed Chronic Nuisance
Ordinance.
9. Impacts
of the Proposed Ron Jon Water Park and Resort at Port Canaveral.
Mayor Randels introduced the issue related to watercraft and
traffic. He deferred to Ms. Roberts as
the initiator of this discussion. Ms.
Roberts informed that she attended the Port Commission meeting in which the Ron
Jon project was becoming the singularly focused project of the staff and the
Port Commission. The discussion also
focused on Jetty Park and the potential of its commercialization. Ron Jon’s has proposed the park and beach
areas for commercial purposes to include watercraft. Ms. Roberts stated that resident’s in the
City north end had experienced the impact of the increased use of both Jetty
Park and Ron Jon’s Cape Caribe Resort.
Ms. Roberts expressed that this was a trend of concern and the Council
might want to register those concerns in a formal letter to the Commission or
meet with them. Ms. Roberts recounted how this would impact the City related to
traffic and noise. Ms. Roberts related
that the Commission’s discussion did include Brevard County and the public use
of the park, which was the Commission’s original intention. The Commission reflected the City’s concerns
that commercialization might prohibit the desired public use of Jetty
Park. Stan Payne, Port Executive
Director, expressed that Ron Jon’s would like to use the water in the area.
Ms. Roberts said that up to this time the City had not gone on its
concerns. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog recommended
copying the Florida Department of Community Affairs with the letter to the
Port. Mr. Petsos stated there was a 4-1
vote of the Port Commission to allow Ron Jon’s to take over Jetty Park. Also, there was discussion on living
quarters, which could mean a hotel. Mr.
Petsos expressed his discouragement with the Port for not sharing any of this
information with City staff. Mr. Petsos
encouraged an open dialogue between the Port’s Building Director and City
staff.
Mr. Nicholas inquired about a Developmental Regional Impact study. Mr. Boucher replied that to date there was no
conceptual plan. Mr. Boucher replied to
Mr. Nicholas that approval from the Florida Department of Community Affairs
depended on the project’s size, which resulted in the need for a Development
Regional Impact study. Ms. Roberts
expressed the need to register the City’s concerns on behalf of the community
and to initiate staff dialogue or a meeting between Council and the Port
Commissioners. Mr. Nicholas stated his
major concern is the commercial development on the beach and the potential
impact to traffic. Ms. Roberts
emphasized documenting these concerns.
Mr. Nicholas recommended a Resolution for distribution to the Governor,
the Legislative Delegation, Florida Department of Community Affairs, and the
Brevard County Commission.
Discussion revealed that the
anticipated Ron Jon’s project at the Port was substantially larger than its
retail outlet located in Cocoa Beach.
Mr. Petsos questioned if the County approved the Port’s Comprehensive
Plan. Mr. Boucher replied if so, it was
without the City’s knowledge? Council
members agreed to draft a Resolution.
Ms. Roberts expressed the desire to speak with the Port Commission
first. Mayor Randels informed that
Commissioner Sharkey did not vote for the project. Mr. Boucher stated that the Mayor would
send a letter on behalf of the City Council to the Port Commission. Also, staff would draft a Resolution for the
Department of Community Affairs for the next City Council meeting on July
17th. Mr. Boucher stated that he
would request a copy of the draft proposed Lease for the letter.
Mr. Petsos inquired about a proposed 5-acre sub-station related to the
Ron Jon project. Mr. Boucher informed
that he spoke with Mr. Sandy Sanderson of Florida Power and Light [FPL] related
on two sub-stations within the City limits, which were exempt from City
codes. Mr. Boucher informed that FPL
could also install high voltage feeder lines to those sub-stations. Mayor Randels informed how the exemption
occurred as a result of the hurricanes in an effort to provide power to
anywhere as long as it was in conformance to setbacks. Mr. Boucher informed that the sub-station was
anticipated to augment the growth at the Port and Merritt Island.
Mr. Petsos questioned if the City could require FPL to bury their power
lines as part of new development.
Attorney Garganese replied that the City would come into a statutory
pre- exemption if they involve transmission and distribution lines resulting
from a case in the Fifth District Court of Appeals case involving Seminole
County. The County tried to compel a power company to locate their transmission
and distribution lines underground and the Court found that the local power
company was pre-empt under the Public Service Exchange. However, the City could
look to the tariffs and seek a cost-sharing agreement with the power
company.
Mr. Boucher added that the new tariff has not been finalized for the 25
percent contribution of a municipality that desires underground power
lines. He explained the criteria for the
25 percent eligibility as: 3-power line miles or 250-ohms. Mr. Boucher informed that FPL has limited
liability relating to repairs under the tariff.
Ms. Roberts stated this sets a precedent that the State was not seeking
municipal input and were setting precedent for other industries to follow. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog related that the League of
Cities described this as “Erosion of Home Rule.” Mayor Pro Tem Hoog stated that he would
continue to present issues that show examples of municipal home rule erosion to
the League of cities.
Ms.
Marilyn McMillan expressed her approval of Council’s action in an effort to address the
anticipated increased traffic and noise.
Mr. Jay
Penny, resident of Puerto Del Rio near the Banana River stated that he has
contacted the Council within the past year.
Mr. Penny suggested a buffer zone along the river since the river has an
idle speed only zone. Mr. Penny thanked
the Council for taking action. He conveyed the magnitude of the Ron Jon project
and its anticipated increased lighting and noise. In conclusion, prior to the vote, Mr. Petsos
requested to see a draft of the letter.
A motion
was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to Forward a Letter from
the Mayor on Behalf of the City Council to the Port Commission Related to the
Ron Jon Project and also Prepare a Subsequent Resolution to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs for the Next City Council Meeting on July 17th. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with
voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog,
For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts,
For.
10. City Hall Complex.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog presented his thought to move the Council Chambers to
the newly purchased Kabboord property building and to renovate the existing
Annex building for the Sheriff’s Office.
He also proposed an expansion on the west side of City Hall to alleviate
the space issue for the Building Department.
Ms. Roberts questioned if this were a temporary or permanent
solution. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog described
this as a semi-permanent solution.
Ms. Roberts stated her concern for City staff and expressed her hope to
see City staff such as the Building Department move into the Kabboord property
building and allow for some relief to the remaining staff at City Hall. Mr. Nicholas agreed with Ms. Roberts
concern over the City Hall staff’s space needs.
Mr. Nicholas stated that the City shared law enforcement services with
the Port and the City should seek a cost share from the Port and the Brevard
County Sheriff’s Office for their expanded facility. Mr. Petsos stated that he did not desire to
take action without knowing what to expect from the Legislature. Mr. Petsos asked the Building Official if he
had calculated any cost for a proposed move.
Mr. Morley informed that his department could move into the newly
purchased building for approximately $5,000.
Mr. Boucher related his plan to use the high bay area for a City Council
Chambers and to permit Law Enforcement to use the existing Council
Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog stated that
he did not desire to spend funds unnecessarily.
Mr. Petsos expressed his thought to move the Sheriff’s Office into the
high bay with minimal renovation until there was some indication of the outcome
on the property tax situation. Mr. Nicholas stated his thought for the
Building Department to move into the Kabboord property building. Mr. Petsos
agreed. Mr. Boucher informed that the
telephone system and the rest rooms were the major modifications. Mr. Boucher concluded that Staff would cost
out the renovations and return to the Council for appropriation. Discussion ceased on a City building sign
similar to all its other facilities. In
conclusion, Mayor Randels asked the City Manager to inform the Sheriff’s Office
of the plan to move into the high bay area.
11. Development Review Process. Rev.
Mayor Randels called on the City Attorney to review the proposed
streamlined Development Review Process.
Attorney Garganese explained how this action initiated as far back as
2003 where the Council took certain steps by modifying the City code and
assumed authority on certain development orders. Attorney Garganese recounted how the City
Council assumed final Site Plan authority and Vested Right authority in 2003
and Final Plat approval in 2006.
In 2003, the City Council provided a right to Appeal certain Community
Appearance Board decisions to the City Council which formerly proceeded to
Circuit Court. Attorney Garganese stated
that currently the Board of Adjustment had final delegated authority before an
Appeal proceeded to the Circuit Court.
Attorney Garganese provided the Council with Statutory history and
explained how the Board of Adjustment did not change after the Statutory
Municipal Home Rule authority in
1973. Attorney Garganese referred
to the 1939 Statute that afforded the Board of Adjustment its rights and
authorities. He informed that since 1973
in many municipalities the City Councils assumed the Board of Adjustment’s
role. Attorney Garganese explained that
the Board of Adjustment as well as the Community Appearance Board was subject
to Council’s policymaking decision related to their procedural powers.
Attorney Garganese referred to the flowchart from Assistant City Attorney
Kate Latorre related to the Development Review Process. Attorney Garganese explained that the
existing process was predominately horizontal and fragmented; therefore, a
developer would be able to present information individually to each governing
Board. Attorney Garganese presented the
anticipated process, which was more streamlined. The process would require most of the
Applications to go through the Building Department for Administrative Review
and then to the Planning and Zoning Board with the exception of Vested Rights
and Administrative Appeals, which would proceed directly to the Council.
Attorney Garganese referred to Page 3 of his letter related to the three
options before the Council: 1) the Council could retain the Board of
Adjustment, 2) the Council could limit the Board of Adjustment final decision
making authority, and 3) the Council could eliminate the Board of Adjustment
and the Council could assume the role of approving Variances, Special
Exceptions and Administrative Appeals.
As yet another option, the Council could convert the Board to an
Advisory Board that makes recommendations to the City Council related to
Variances, Special Exceptions and Administrative Appeals. As a last option, the Council could grant
City staff certain authority to handle some those matters Administratively
subject to the Appeal of the Council. This required considerable due
process. This same process could apply
to the Community Appearance Board.
Attorney Garganese referred to Sub-paragraph (e) of his letter in which
he outlined ten issues and weight the pros and cons of retaining or eliminating
the Boards in discussion. Attorney
Garganese pointed out some of the issues as the current fragmented process,
workload issues such as longer meetings or additional meetings, how less Board
meetings meant decreased costs for the City, and the liability issues related
to a Board’s decision.
Mayor Randels reviewed the points and noted the cost savings in staff
time to streamline the process. Mr.
Petsos requested more information on the streamlined process specifically the
current fragmented process. Mr. Nicholas
requested a Workshop on the issue. Ms.
Roberts stated that the City has reached a state of maturity in its development
and Council might want to assume a more significant role in the City’s future
development. Attorney Garganese stated
that a proposed Ordinance would go before the Planning and Zoning Board for
review. Mayor Randels acknowledged a
letter from Mr. Werner Grewe that was logged in for the Council’s review
related to this discussion dated July 3rd.
A motion
was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to extend the Council
Meeting for 15 minutes to conclude the item in discussion. Council agreed by consensus to continue the
discussion on this item.
Ms. Roberts thanked the City Attorney’s office for the work product. She stated that the City might desire to
streamline its processes as a cost effective measure. Mr. Petsos referred to Sub-paragraph (e) and
request additional information from staff as well as for Item No. 9. in which Attorney Garganese pointed out the
economy of scale for a developer to present their projects at one time.
Ms. Ruth
Anders commended the City Attorney for his work product. She expressed on behalf of the citizens that
the Elected Officials have the final say and expressed how this was a
constitutional issue of due process and equal protection under the law. Ms. Anders concluded that the public favored
the Council’s ability to have the final decision.
Ms. Bea McNeely, Planning and Zoning Board Chairperson, pointed out the
two points: 1) the anticipated workload, and 2) the controversial issue of a
developer who was also a resident.
City
Manager
·
Mr. Boucher scheduled a Workshop Meeting on the
Chronic Nuisance Ordinance on Tuesday, July 19th at 5:30 P.M.
·
Mr. Boucher announced the Budget Workshop
Meetings for: Thursday, July 12th and Tuesday, July 24th
and Thursday, July 26th.
·
Mr. Boucher scheduled a Workshop Meeting on the
Development Review Process for July 17th at 5:30 P.M.
·
Mr. Boucher scheduled a Workshop Meeting for the
Sign Code on Thursday, July 19th at 5:30 P.M. Ms. Roberts informed that she would need
to leave the meeting at 6:15 P.M. due to a prior commitment.
·
Mr. Boucher announced the City Council Special
Meeting related to setting the Tentative Proposed Millage Rate on Tuesday, July
31st at 5:30 P.M.
·
Mr. Boucher announced a Joint Workshop Meeting
with the Planning and Zoning Board related to the Evaluation and Appraisal
Report on Wednesday, August 1st at 5:30 P.M.
·
Mr.
Boucher announced the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce hosted by Cape
Canaveral at the Radisson Resort on Wednesday, July 11th.
Mr. Mark
Morrison of 8932 Lake Drive stated that the community’s welfare fell into the hands
of the Elected Officials. He expressed
how there must be a system of checks and balances to ensure that the Elected
Official had the final say. Mr. Morrison
stated how the balance of power had shifted too much in favor of the
Boards. Although the Boards assist with
recommendations, the final question was how much power a Board should
hold. The final decision ultimately
rests with the Elected Officials. In
conclusion, he expressed his agreement with Ms. Anders.
REPORTS:
There
were no reports from City Council members.
AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD:
There were no additional comments from the
audience.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further
business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:21 P.M.
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Rocky Randels, MAYOR
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Susan Stills, CMC, City CLERK