City of Marco Island - City Council

WORKSHOP MEETING - YMCA - NOVEMBER 26, 1997 - 2:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. by Chairman Harry Cowin. Council Members present were Councilman Ed Day, Councilman John Soldenwagner, and Councilman Kjell Pettersen. ABSENT: Councilman David Brandt and Councilman E. Glenn Tucker and Councilwoman Ruth Schuler. Also present was Temporary Interim City Manager, Skip Camp; and Pat Berry, Interim Assistant City Clerk.

1. ROLL CALL: Roll Call was taken by the Interim Assistant City Clerk.

ABSENT: Councilwoman Schuler, Councilman E. Glenn Tucker, Councilman

2. ITEMS TO BE ADDED:

One item was added to the agenda - Staff Items

3. ZONING DISCUSSION:

The process for pending zoning applications was discussed and options were reviewed. 1. Appoint Planning and Zoning Board

2. Council act as Planning and Zoning Board All agreed this committee is a major priority. The selection process for candidates was discussed and candidates will be asked to attend the December 1st meeting. An introduction of all candidates will take place at the meeting. An inter-local agreement with the County was discussed. A seven person committee was agreed upon. Each Council member will nominate one applicant and the vote would be on all seven nominations.

4. PRIORITIZE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:

Three committee's will be established immediately - Planning and Zoning, Facility, and Personnel Search. These three committee's will be selected from the applications at the December 1st and December 3rd meetings.

5. CITY MANAGER'S SEARCH (Interim and Permanent)

The first consideration was the Interim City Manager position. Two courses of action were discussed. 1. County to conduct the search process, with final decision by City Council. 2. Range Riders to conduct the search process, with final decision by City Council.

The Range Riders or citizens advisory committee could conduct the search and reduce the applicants to a number agreed upon by the Council. Final applicants would be interviewed by the Council.

6. DISCUSSION ON FINANCE DIRECTOR AND INTERIM SYSTEM:

There was discussion on the pro's and con's of hiring a Finance Director prior to the City Manager being on board.

7. BRIEFING ON CABLE FRANCHISES:

Councilman Day gave briefing on cable franchise fees. All agreed this issue needs to be reviewed in detail. It was reported that 42% of the fees were collected from hotel/motel visitors. This item will be included on the December 1 agenda.

8. SPECIAL REQUEST OF FILM FESTIVAL COMMITTEE:

A letter was submitted requested permission to extend the 28 day banner ordinance to 90 days. After discussion it was agreed that they would reapply for an additional 28 days period.

9. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS:

Staff items were presented at this time. Mr. Camp reviewed agenda items and reviewed the process to inform all candidates for the advisory committees of the meeting on December 1.

A suggestion was made to purchase a sound system. No action was taken at this time.

There was discussion on Council objectives and the establishment of meeting rules.

Lynn Bradeen, Marco Island Civic Association, gave suggestions regarding the advisory committees.

Bob Newman, 44 Greenbrier, suggested attendance by a County Zoning Board member.

As there being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:25 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by Pat Berry, Interim Assistant City Clerk

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