Council Meeting December 8, 2015

MINUTES 
CITY OF COCOA 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 
 
DECEMBER 8, 2015 
 
A Regular meeting of the Cocoa City Council was held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 
in City Council Chambers, Cocoa City Hall, 65  Stone Street, Cocoa, Florida, as publicly 
noticed. 
 
I. OPENING MATTERS: 
 
 Mayor Parrish called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 
 
 Councilman Blake provided the invocation and Mayor Parrish led the assembly in 
 the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. 
 
 The City Clerk took the roll: 
 
 PRESENT:  Henry U. Parrish III   Mayor 
    Michael C. Blake   Councilman 
    Tyler Furbish    Councilman 
    Anthony Garganese   City Attorney 
    John Titkanich   City Manager 
    Matt Fuhrer    Assistant City Manager 
    Carie Shealy    City Clerk 
 
 ABSENT:   Don Boisvert    Deputy Mayor 
    Brenda Warner   Councilwoman 
 
 STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: 
 
 Jack Walsh, Utilities Director; Teri Butler, Finance Director; Michael Cantaloupe, 
 Chief of Police; Gene Prince, Fire Chief; Gina Maxwell, Acting Administrative 
 Services Director; Steve Belden,  Community Services Director; Tony Jones, 
 Fleet Manager; and Chris Perry, Desktop Support Tech 
 
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES: 
 
1. Agenda: Regular Meeting of December 8, 2015 (15-564) 

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2. Minutes: (a)Regular Meeting of October 27, 2015 (15-562) 
   (b)Regular Meeting of November 10, 2015 (15-563) 
 
* MOTION by Councilman Blake to approve the Agenda for the Regular 
 meeting of December 8, 2015, and the Minutes for the Regular meetings of 
 October 27,  2015 and November 10, 2015 as written.   
 
 The Motion was Seconded by Councilman Furbish, with the amendment of 
 adding Item V.8 (a & b) and Item V.14 to the agenda for the Regular meeting 
 of December 8, 2015. 
 
 The final motion was: 
 
* MOTION by Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to 
 approve the Agenda as amended for the Regular meeting of December 8, 
 2015, with the additions of Item V.8 (a & b) and Item  V.14, and to approve 
 the Minutes for the Regular meetings of October 27, 2015 and  November 
 10, 2015 as written.   
 
 AYES: Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
 THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
III. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS: 
 
 None. 
   
IV. DELEGATIONS: 
 
 Joann Corby, 2462 Chapperal Drive, Melbourne, Florida , the spouse of former 
employee Michael Corby spoke on an ordinance that was passed on June 27, 
2000 which was written to provide a better death provision for the fire fighters of 
Cocoa and their familie s.   The death provision provided for a lifetime payment 
for the beneficia ries of f ire fighters that were eligible but passed away prior to 
retirement.  She stated that she was the widow of Deputy Chief Mike Corby and 
that death was not an option, it is mandatory; with no form of paperwork required, 
no credited years of service or age requirement required.  The o nly requirement 
is that you have to be alive before if happens.   
 

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 She questioned if you had to be an active fire fighter in good standing who had  
met all requirements of the pension plan to retire ,  what does the City do when 
that occurs and do they honor it or do you activate the death provision that was 
approved on June 27, 2000? 
  
 Cocoa’s Fire Pension Board did neither of those and she had spen t the last three 
and half years in a battle and was present tonight to ask Council to help make 
this right.   
  
 Ms. Corby advised she would answer any questions and had spent the last three 
years studying and reading about pensions in Florida.  She would also clarify 
anything that they had heard or not heard.   
 
 Councilman Blake spoke about Ms. Corby’s concerns and turned to City 
Manager Titkanich and City Attorney Garganese for answers to legal 
ramifications.  He asked if time had elapsed or if there had  been a ruling on the 
situation at hand.    
  
 City Manager Titkanich advised that benefits were filed with the pension board 
and the pension board denied those benefits.  Ms. Corby subsequently filed suit 
that was heard in the Circuit Court; however, the pension board prevailed.  She 
then did mediation and appealed to the District Court of Appeals of which they 
upheld the Circuit Court’s ruling.  There is no further option than to go to the 
Supreme Court.   
 
 In response, Ms. Corby pointed out that they ruled PCA, which meant they 
agreed but would not go any further.   
 
 City Manager Titkanich noted that the pension board rules and the City cannot 
control how the benefits were paid.  He felt there was a difference of opinion, and 
that Ms. Corby believes she is entitled to a higher benefit than she is receiving.  
The City cannot intervene between Ms. Corby and the pension board.  The City 
has no standing. 
 
 City Attorney Garganese agreed and noted that summed up the situation.   
 
 Ms. Corby pointed out that the ordinance was passed by the City of Cocoa.  The 
ten year cap was removed from the death provision and it also took the 3%.  It 
removed the ten year cap for a lifetime benefit for eligible members.   She was  
not sure if it was the City’s intent but as a former Council member, the thought 

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process could have been that they wanted to make it easier on the family .  There 
is no benefit when you lose someone.    
 
 Ms. Corby believed that the ordinance should have been a given but that was not 
how the Fire Pension Board saw it . Council has the authority and the ability to 
appoint pension board members.    There were nine months spent going back 
and forth between the state and pension board rulings.  In short, Ms. Corby 
believed that if Mike Corby had been fired or there had been a retirement party 
for him instead of a funeral  it would have been different.  The  death provision as 
it was written , provides less of the survivors portion of a joint survivors annuity.  
She stated she could not speak for the courts but they ruled the 2% to 3% and 
capped it at ten years.   
  
 Ms. Corby was asking Council to approve the ordinance that was previously 
approved.  She did not understand why her nor her family would not receive that.  
He was a role model employee and is not being honored and does not know 
why.    
  
 Mayor Parrish clarified that this was presented to the appropriate parties.  Ms. 
Corby noted yes, to all of the attorney s and to the pension board (who had been 
addressed numerous times).   
 
 Councilman Furbish questioned that if there was an ordinance how could they 
have done what they did.    
  
 City Attorney Garganese advised that if council adopted the pension ordinance in 
conjunction with the pension board provisions, once the ordinance was adopted it 
was their responsibility to manage it correctly.  They would apply it at the time 
they made the ruling.  Ms. Corby had the opportunity to present and did, and was 
afforded the rights to the Appellate Court and District Court of Appeals.  At this 
juncture, it is not a purview of Council to have the pension board award pension 
in her current position.   
 
 Ms. Corby noted that there were four levels of revenue that all pensions have in 
the state of Florida; the employer, e mployee, insurance tax premiums, and 
interest income for pensions.  Without honoring the death provision, money has 
been taken and it was stealing from the dead.  
 
 Ms. Corby stated that Cocoa represents the pension board.  
 

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 Councilman Blake advised that Council and staff could not render a decision at 
this moment, but asked Ms. Corby to allow staff time to do their homework.  He 
stated that looking at the intent of the law, it was clearly denoted and they 
needed to find out why it was not being honored. 
 
 Ms. Corby reiterated that she had been waiting for 3 ½ years.    
  
 Melissa Martin, 5404 Brilliance Circle, Cocoa,  provided an handout1 and update 
of the current status of the issue proposed at the November 10 th meeting.  She 
reminded Council that she spoke about the possibility of forming a committee 
and was asking for an update.   
 
 In response, City Manager Titkanich pointed out that there was an ordinance that 
addressed Ms. Martin’s proposal and it could be brought back  to Council.  Ms. 
Martin noted that she had done research and that the ordinance in the City’s 
records w as not what she was looking for.  She provided a sample of Anti -
Corruption Language 2 for Council to review along with Florida League of Cities 
information.   She requested a meeting with each of them to go over what she 
was looking into.  There are various cities doing a resolution in regards to this 
and believes it was necessary for leaders of various governing bodies around 
Florida to re-establish the confidence in their elected officials.    
 
 Mayor Parrish assured Ms. Martin that they would meet with her.  
 
 Chris Iorio, 109 Riverside Drive, a Cocoa resident, thanked Council and staff for 
their response regarding the “No Parking Signs” on Riverside Dri ve.  She 
thanked Councilman Blake for spearheading the effort.   
 
 Robert Kenaston, 107 Riverside Drive, provided a handout 3 that showed parking 
issues on Riverside Drive  and thanked Council and staff for the signs.  The 
residents really appreciated it.  T he packet he provided also contained a petition 
with 150 signatures.  The safety issue was addressed and he thanked Council 
again.    
 
 Councilman Blake hoped that eventually the signs could be removed and 
replaced with painted stripes on the curb .  This w ould help so that the signs 
                                                           
1 EXHIBIT A:   Ethical Behavior in Office: Know the Law, Trust Your Conscience 
2 EXHIBIT B:  Sample of Anti-Corruption Resolution Language 
3 EXHIBIT C:  Stop all Parking on Riverside Drive, Oak and Derby Streets Petition 

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would not impede vision.  He reiterated this would be down the road.  Mayor 
Parrish agreed.   
 
 Lawrence Sinclair, 1052 Mitchell St., Cocoa, advised that they needed t o get 
moving on Broadmoor Acres.  He discussed the legal issu es with the cameras 
being installed and provided Council and staff with an update on that process.  
He mentioned work being done in the neighborhood without permit s, pointing out 
that was now the norm .  Lastly, he advised that he needed to find out what to do 
about the proposed agreement that was submitted.   
  
 Mayor Parrish advised that the City Manager was looking forward to working 
something out, however, government works slower than citizens.  At the  end of 
the day there were a lot of legal issues that go into all of this.   
 
 Mr. Sinclair  felt that he and Chief Cantaloupe have different interpretations of 
what was legal.  Mayor Parrish assured him that the City Manager was working 
with all of the right people regarding this issue. 
  
 Allan Chapman, 12 Stone St reet, Suite 5,  representing HCVA, reported that the 
craft fair went very well.  He felt that there were a lot of no shows and 
cancellations due to the weather, but all in all it was a good event.   He spoke of 
the “Sail to the Sun Waterway Galley” and thanked Council and staff for their 
support.  Lastly, he mentioned that the BBQ and Blues event had been 
nominated by the Florida BBQ Association as a state championship event.  He 
wished all a Merry Christmas.   
 
 Brad Whitmore, 351 Rockledge Drive, representing HCVA, spoke about the 
Waterway Guide’s “Sail to the Sun Waterway Galley”, noting it was a smashing 
success.  He stated there was a great welcome bag provided by the city, a 
banner, and pointed  out that the tumblers were used immediately.  He showed 
Council a pennant that was made and felt it would be great advertising for other 
boaters.  The only comments they received were to possibly clean up anchorage  
areas and get rid of the derelicts.  The y were hoping this could be an annual 
event.     
 
 In response to a question about purchasing a pennant, Mr. Whitmore stated they 
would look into the possibility of purchasing more.  
  
 Jeremy Phelps, 111 Peachtree Street, Cocoa, representing Cocoa Village  
Playhouse, stated that Stacie sent her best to all.  He spoke about all of the 

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upcoming shows and mentioned that they added a performance of “Chitty Chitty 
Bang Bang” on Friday, December 11 th at 7:30 pm.  He further spoke about 
upcoming holiday shows, inc luding the Galmont Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”.    He 
reminded all that gift certificates were available, wished all a Merry Christmas 
and Happy Holidays, and thanked all for an awesome 2015.   
 
V. CONSENT AGENDA: 
 
1. To approve participation in a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Stewart’s 
Electric Motor Works Incorporated of Orlando, Florida, to recondition High 
Service Pump No. 3 utilizing the City of West Palm Beach Contract No. 12204 
(ITB 12-13-103). (15-548). (Utilities Director) 
 
2. To appr ove a Resolution waiving the Competitive Bidding Process for the 
Purpose of making a sole source purchase of four (4) Duall NH -66 Forced Air 
Exhaust Fans from Duall Air and Water Technologies, Owosso, Michigan, to 
revitalize the Patented Hydrogen Sulfide R emoval Process at the Wewahootee 
Water Treatment Facility. (15-551). (Utilities Director) 
 
3. To approve Task Order 2016 -02 with Matchpoint, Inc. for Leak Detection and 
Correlation Services for Quadrants 2 , 3 , and 4 of the City’s Potable Water 
Distribution System, Project No. WS1201. (15-552). (Utilities Director) 
 
4. To approve Task Order No. 15 with CDM Smith, Inc., Maitland, Florida, for the 
Jerry Sell ers Water Reclamation Facility SCADA and Programmable Logical 
Control Programming to support the Sellers  Flow Improvement, Project No. 
WS16SF. (15-553). (Utilities Director) 
 
5. To approve Task Order No. 33 with CDM Smith, Inc., Maitland, Florida, for the 
Jerry Sellers Water Reclamation Facility Bidding and Construction services for 
the Sellers WRF MCC and C onduit Replacement Project WS1222. (15 -554). 
(Utilities Director) 
 
6. To approve Task Order No. 35 with CDM Smith, Inc., Maitland, Florida, for the 
Jerry Sellers Water Reclamation Facility Resident Project Representative (RPR) 
to oversee the Sellers WRF MC C and Conduit Replacement Project WS1222. 
(15-558). (Utilities Director) 
 
7. Approval to amend the FY 2016 budget for the Peachtree Street Project 
 (PW08PT); approve a Sole Source form for Myra Planning and Design; and 

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 approve a Change Order for DP Develo pment to correct the budget for the 
 project. (15-572). (Public Works Director) 
 
8.(a) Approve Task Order 2016 -14 with Architects Design Group for final design, 
 permitting, and construction phase tasks for Fire Station #1 .  Approve a 
 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders in an amount 
 not to exceed 5% of the total cost of the purchase order.  Approve a Resolution 
 amending the Fiscal Year 2016 budget to create a new project budget for the fire 
 stations. (15-573). (Public Works Director) 
 
 (b) Approve Task Order 2016 -15 with Architects Design Group for final design, 
 permitting, and construction phase tasks for Fire Station #3.  Approve a 
 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders in an amount 
 not to exceed 5% of the total cost of the purchase order. (15 -573). (Public Works 
 Director) 
 
9. Approve Task Order 2016 -37 with CDM Smith, Inc., to assist Sewer Field 
 Operations (SFO) in Project Assessment Information Management Assistance, 
 Quality Cont rol Process Development, Long -Term Strategic Planning, and 
 SCADA Maintenance. (15-574). (Utilities Director) 
 
10. Approve Participation in a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Insituform 
 Technologies, LLC for Cured in Place (CIPP) Pipe Rehabilitation Se rvices 
 utilizing City of Daytona Beach contract no. 0113 -1010 effective July 8, 2015 
 through July 7, 2016, Project WS0904 ; to approve a Resolution authorizing the 
 City Manager to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for 
 a total project amount of $325,756.87. (15-575). (Utilities Director) 
 
11. Approve a Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bidding Process for the purpose 
 of making a purchase of Utility Contracting Services from Certified General 
 Contractors, Inc. to relocate/replace 12” AC and smaller water mains within the 
 City of Cocoa Beach Minuteman Causeway Streetscape Project #WS1201.  To 
 approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute 
 change orders in an amount n ot to exceed $59,985 which is 10% contingency. 
 (15-588). (Utilities Director) 
 
12. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Street Lighting Agreement between the 
 City of Cocoa and Florida Power and Light for the upgrade of street lighting as it 
 relates to the Peachtree Street Complete Streets Project (Project Number WO0 -
 PT). (15-589). (Public Works Director) 
 
13. Approve staff’s short list recommendation for RFQ #15 -24-COC, Engineering 
 Services for Design, Permitting, and Services during Construction fo r the Dyal 
 Chemical Conversion and Reliability Improvements. (15-595). (Utilities Director) 
 

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14. Authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements with local 
 government agencies to provide Commercial Driver ’s License (CDL) testing. (15 -
 598). (Public Works Director) 
 
* MOTION by Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to 
approve the Consent Agenda.   
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 
 
 None. 
 
VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS: 
 
1. Approve the appointment of Mr. William (Billy) Meyers IV as a Regular member 
of the Planning and Zoning Board through November, 2017. (15 -565). 
(Administrative Services Director) 
 
* MOTION by Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to 
appoint Mr. William “Billy” Meyers IV as a Regular member of  the Planning 
and Zoning Board through November, 2017. 
 
   AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
2. Approve the Reappointment of Mr. Jake Williams, Jr. as a Regular member o f 
the Planning and Zoning Board through November, 2018. (15 -566). 
(Administrative Services Director) 
 
* MOTION by Councilman Furbish; Seconded by Councilman Blake, to 
reappoint Mr. Ja ke Williams, Jr., as a Regular member of the Planning & 
Zoning Board through November, 2018. 
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 

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3. Approve the Reappointment of Ms. Marian Jackson as a Regular member of the 
City of Cocoa Housing Authority through December, 2019. (15 -568). 
(Administrative Services Director) 
 
* MOTION by Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to 
reappoint Ms. Marian Jackson to the Cocoa Housing Authority through 
December, 2019. 
 
   AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
4. City Council Liaison Appointments and Appointment of Space Coast League of 
Cities Voting Delegate and Alternate. (15-581). (Administrative Services Director) 
 
* MOTION by Councilman Furbish; Seconded by Councilman Blake, to keep 
Council liaison appointments the  same as they were in 2015, and 
Councilman Blake to remain Voting Delegate for the Space Coast League of 
Cities and Councilwoman Warner to remain the Alternate. 
   
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
VIII. CITY BUSINESS: 
  
1. Approve a Resolution Amending the FY 2016 budget to cover the Continuation of 
Work for capital projects that were under budgeted in FY 2016. (15-555). (Utilities 
Director)  
 
*  MOTION by Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to 
 approve the item.   
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
2. Approve the ranking for Traffic Engineering, Design and Evaluation Services, 
General Civil Engineering Services, Stormwater Engineering Services, Surveying 
Services; Geotechnical Services and Architectural Services; Authorize the City 

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Manager to negotiate hourly rates and execute a Continuing Services Agreement 
with selected Consultants in response to Request for Qualification s RFQ #Q-15-
14-COC (Traffic Engineering, Design and Evaluation Services) and RFQ #Q -16-
01-COC (Consulting Services for General Civil Engineering Services, Stormwater 
Engineering Services, Surveying Services, Geotechnical Services and 
Architectural Services). (15-584). (Public Works Director) 
 
 Councilman Furbish asked for a breakdown of those who ranked first in all of the 
categories. They were as follows: 
 
 Traffic Engineering Design & Evaluation: Myra Planning & Design 
 Civil Engineering Services:  Infrastructure Solution Services (ISS) 
 Stormwater Engineering Services: Quentin L. Hampton Associates, Inc. 
(QLH) 
 
* MOTION by Councilman Furbish; Seconded by Councilman Blake, to 
approve the item.   
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
3. Approve Task Order No. 2016-23 with Bussen-Mayer Engineering Group, Inc., to 
provide Services During Construction (SDC) for Structural Repairs of the 
Elevated Tank, Project No. WS1176; to approve a Resolution amending the 
FY2016 budget. (15-585). (Utilities Director) 
 
*  MOTION by Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to 
 approve the item.   
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
4. Approve a Continuation of Work under Bid #B -15-21-COC with C&D 
Construction, Inc. of Cocoa, Florida, for Emergency Repairs to the Elevated 
Tank; to approve a Resolution amending the FY2016 budget; to approve a 
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute change orders 
in an amount not to exceed $68,476 which is 10% contingency. (15 -586). 
(Utilities Director)  

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* MOTION by Councilman Furbish; Seconded by Councilman Blake, to 
approve the item.   
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
5. Approve a Municipal Services Agreement (Pilot Offender Re-Entry Program) with 
Celebration Tabernacle, Inc. for Grounds Maintenance in City maintained R ight-
of-Way and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement and other 
necessary documents. (15-596). (City Manager) 
  
* MOTION by Councilman Furbish; Seconded by Councilman Blake, to 
approve the item.   
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
 MUTLI-YEAR CONTRACTS: 
 
6. Approval of a multi -year contract with The Bancorp Bank/dba/Mears Motor 
Leasing and a Budget Transfer in the amount of $15,120 from the Capital 
Account into the Rental and Leases Account for the Purpose of leasing three 
new vehicles for the Police Department and authorize the City Manager to sign 
and execute the agreement. (15-556). (Chief of Police) 
 
*  MOTION by Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to 
 approve the item.   
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
  7.  To award Bid No. B -15-23-COC, Claude H. Dyal Water Treatment Plant Surfac e 
 Water Plant Clearwell Addition and Reject Pond Rehabilitation Improvements, 
 Project No. WS1402, to Petticoat -Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., Jacksonville, 
 Florida, for construction of the Surface Water Plant Clearwell  Addition and Reject 
 Pond Rehabilitation; to approve a Multi -Year contract from FY 2016 through FY 
 2018; to approve a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2016 budget; to 

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 approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders in 
 an amount not to exceed $856,900 (10% contingency); and to authorize the City 
 Manager to execute the contract. (15-571). (Utilities Director) 
 
*   MOTION by Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to   
 approve the item.   
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
8. Approve Task Order No. 2016-71 to CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for  Engineering 
 Services During Construction  (SDC) of the Claude H. Dyal Water Treatment 
 Plant  Surface Water Plant Clearwell Add ition and Reject Pond Rehabilitation 
 Improvements, Project No. WS1402; to approve as a Multi -Year contract from 
 FY2016 through FY2018. (15-576). (Utilities Director) 
 
*  MOTION by Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to 
 approve the item.   
 
  AYES:  Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 
  THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 
IX.  INFORMATIONAL AGENDA: 
 
1. Cumulative Purchase Approvals over $25,000 and under $50,000 for the period of 
10/01/2015 to 10/31/2015. (15-546). (Finance Director) 
 
2. Approved change orders to construction contracts that the City Council has 
authorized the City Manager, by Resolution, to approve in excess of the City 
Manager’s spending authority. (15-559). (Finance Director) 
 
3. FY 2015 Budget Adjustment Report. (15-560). (Finance Director) 
 
4. Data showing the relation between the estimated and actual income and expenses 
to date. (15-561) 
 
5. Fire Department Monthly report. (15-569). (Fire Chief) 
 

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6. Employee Health Center Usage report provided by Care ATC. (15 -577). 
(Administrative Services Director) 
 
7. Cocoa Police Department district events for Council information. (15 -582). (Chief 
of Police) 
 
8. New Local Business Tax Receipts. (15-583). (Community Services Director) 
 
X. REPORTS: 
 
 Mr. Walsh reported that he was aware that work had seemed to have slowed 
down on the tank, however, items had to be ordered that required more prep 
time.  He was hoping it would be done in the next six weeks or so.  It was tough 
because if the wind picked up, workers had to come down from the tank  and 
work is delayed unintentionally. 
 
 Chief Cantaloupe noted that the police department would be moving forward to 
update their firearms within the next few weeks.  He advised he could answer 
any questions of Council.  
 
 City Manager Titkanich mentioned that it would be a straight trade which included 
guns, holsters, and they were all brand new.  In response to a question posed by 
Council, City Manager Titkanich advised they were all 9 mm.   
 
 City Manager Titkani ch reminded Council that the Charter Review Commission 
with the County would be meeting and he would keep Council apprised.  
Furthermore, there would be a public workshop at 1 pm this Thursday regarding 
the fuel tax and local option gas tax.    
 
 He also n oted that the public employees union (LIUNA) selected a special 
magistrate and declared impasse.   
 
 City Manager Titkanich spoke about the Housing Authority, noting that they had 
contacted the City about joining the FRS.   Meetings had been held with staff, 
Housing Authority staff, and the Department of Human Services.  He mentioned 
that staff thought th at the issue would be discussed at the Housing Authority’s 
board meeting, prior to this meeting, however, it was not.  He assured Council 
that they have correspondence from the state and would work with the pension 
attorney, and the issue would be worked on.  
 

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 He wished all a  happy holiday and Merry Christmas.  He expressed his pride for 
City staff noting they raised $15,000 for the United Way, nearly doubling last 
year’s annual pledge amount. 
 
 Councilman Furbish spoke about the swearing in ceremony befor e the meeting 
tonight pointing out that they swore in the new Deputy  Fire Chief and a District 
Fire Chief and said goodbye to two that were retiring.    
 
 He asked that people not think that would happened in San Bernardino could not 
happen here.  He stressed that if anyone felt that something or someone was not 
right to please do not hesitate to call the police.  He is very worried that 
something could happen.  
  
 Lastly, he reminded all to buy local and wished all a Merry Christmas and a 
happy New Year.  
 
 Councilman Blake advised of the holiday parade on Saturday, December 12, 
followed by the lighting of the tree at Riverfront Park.  He further reminded all of 
the Holiday in the Park, which is held at Provost Park from 11-2 pm on December 
12th.   
 
 He spo ke of his attendance at the Sip and Stroll event, stating he had a 
wonderful time and met many good people.  It was a good time.   
 
 In closing, he reminded all to buy local, keep it local, and spend local.  He wished 
all a Merry Christmas.  
 
 Mayor Parris h mentioned that he went to collect the jersey for the BBQ Bowl, 
noting Cocoa won against Rockledge.  This has happened ten years st raight and 
asked if the Mayor of Rockledge’s wife would wear the jersey.   
 
 He closed with reminding all that Cocoa’s water  tower is number one in the 
nation and of the parade this Saturday evening.   
 
 Mayor Parrish wished all a Merry Christmas and asked that all keep flying their 
flags.  
 
 
 
 

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XI. ADJOURNMENT.  
 
* MOTION by Councilman Furbish; Seconded by Councilman Blake, to 
 adjourn the Regular meeting of December 8, 2015. 
 AYES: Parrish, Blake, Furbish 
 THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3-0) 
 The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.    
 
 
        __________________________ 
        Henry U. Parrish III, Mayor 
 
 ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
 ____________________________ 
 Carie Shealy, City Clerk