City of Marco Island - City Council

MEETING - NOVEMBER 24, 1997 - 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Chairman Harry Cowin. Council Members present were, Councilman Kjell Pettersen, Councilman John Soldenwagner, Councilman E. Glenn Tucker and Councilman Ed Day. ABSENT: Councilwoman Ruth Schuler and Councilman David Brandt. Also present was Ken Cuyler, Interim City Attorney; Skip Camp, Temporary Interim City Manager; Pat Berry, Interim Assistant City Clerk; Chief Dwyer, Marco Island Fire Department; and Geoff Fahringer, representing Marco Island Sherrif's Department.

1. ROLL CALL WAS TAKEN

ABSENT: Councilwoman Schuler and Councilman Brandt.

2. INVOCATION AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG

Reverand Ron Biel, Marco Lutheran

3. ITEMS TO BE ADDED:

There were two items added to the agenda

#5-E - Water and Sewer report

#5-B (2) - David Laird

Three items were deferred

A MOTION was made by Councilman Soldenwagner, seconded by Councilman Tucker to approved the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

A. Minutes of the November 10, 1997 swearing in ceremony, as amended

B. Minutes of the November 11, 1997 inaugural City Council meeting.

A MOTION was made by Councilman Day, seconded by Councilman Soldenwagner, to approved the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

A. Cuyler agreed to prepare a Resolution Agreement for the City Attorney and the City Clerk. Cuyler agreed to address the Interim Insurance Liability issue. Cuyler will furnish a preliminary list of Advisory Committee applicants to the Council prior to the Workshop meeting on November 26. All applications must be received by November 28th at 5:00 P.M.

B. Chief Dwyer reported that the name change on the bank accounts is pending the Federal Tax Identification Number. Councilman Pettersen suggested review of investment opportunities for the savings account. This item was put on hold.

B(2) David Laird, Marco Island Fire Department Advisory Committee, addressed the Council with his concerns about the negative attitude with the Fire Department. He spoke in favor of the Fire Department.

E. Councilman Pettersen reported that he has submitted his resignation from the Marco Island Fair Water Defense Fund Board of Directors.

C. Cuyler presented and reviewed the draft Agreement with Collier County regarding Skip Camp, Temporary Interim City Manager. No action was taken on this issue.

D. Chairman Cowin reported that the Revenue Sharing application is awaiting the Federal Tax Identification number.

A. Tony Shoemaker, Florida League of Cities, gave a presentation on services that can be provided to the City of Marco Island on an interim basis. The system was created to help new cities during the transition period. Shoemaker distributed copies highlighting description of services available to the City. The service is provided at no cost the City. Shoemaker estimated a six month process for hiring of the new City Manager. A MOTION was made by Councilman Soldenwagner, seconded by Councilman Day to have Attorney Cuyler review the verbiage options concerning a contract vs. employment agreement for the City Manager position and how it relates to a possible severance package, etc. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Bill Harrison, City of Naples Finance Director, gave a presentation regarding the long and short term services the City of Naples can provide to the City of Marco Island. Harrison suggested the City utilize the current Fire Department computer/accounting system until a long term system can be negotiated with the Finance Director. He also suggested that interim expenditure rules be established, and recommended a dual signature control system.

A recess was taken at 7:20 p.m. Chairman Cowin resumed meeting at 7:30.

C. Bob Mulhere, Collier County Current Planning Manager, gave background on the County process regarding permitting. He reported on the current status of pending petitions. There are ten petitions under review at this time. Three options were discussed by Mulhere:

1. Enter into Inter-local agreement with Collier County

2. Hire personnel to perform the service

3. Hire a private firm to perform the service The City Council is currently the Planning Commission and will act as decision making body until a final Planning Commission is established. Action on this item was deferred to the November 24th meeting.

Insert - Chief Dwyer presented a resolution #97-1 to change the first line title on the Fire Department State Savings Account. A MOTION was made by Councilman Pettersen, seconded by Councilman Day, to change the first line title of the Fire Department State Savings Account to read "The City of Marco Island," and add the Council Chairman as signatory. Motion unanimously carried by members present (Day-yes, Pettersen-yes, Soldenwagner-yes, Tucker-yes, Cowin- yes).

Chief Dwyer discussed authorization to transfer funds to the State Depository. A MOTION was made by Councilman Day, seconded by Councilman Soldenwagner, to grant Fire Department employee Gail Hache, authorization to transfer funds to the State Depository. Motion carried unanimously.

D. Compensation for the Interim Assistant City Clerk was presented for approval. A MOTION was made by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Soldenwagner, to approve the compensation for Pat Berry, Interim Assistant City Clerk. Motion carried Unanimously.

A. This item was deferred

B. This item was deferred

C. The December meeting schedule was discussed. A MOTION was made by Councilman Soldenwagner, seconded by Councilman Pettersen, to approved the December meeting schedule as follows:

Meetings - December 1, 8, 15 and 22nd

Workshop meetings - December 3, 10, and 17. Motion carried unanimously.

8. CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS:

This item was deferred

9. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT -

Marco Island Civic Association president, Lynn Bradeen, 1298 Orange Court, congratulated the new Council and offered the Civic Association's support to the new City.

Joel Cox and Mike Micallef, represented Citizens Community Bank, and ask to be be considered for permanent banking services to the new City of Marco Island. The Search Committee will address this issue when established.

A workshop meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 1997, at the YMCA, Marco Island, at 2:00 p.m. Public notice will be posted at the YMCA and the Fire Station.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by Pat Berry, Interim Assistant City Clerk.

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