THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting May 6, 2002 1:00 p.m.
Chairman Tucker called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Present
Also Present: A. William Moss, City Manager
Ken Cuyler, City Attorney
Bill Harrison, Interim Senior Accountant
Susan Patton, Council Secretary
Interested citizens and visitors
BUSINESS
(A) DISCUSSION- Issues Related to the Acquisition of Florida Water Services by the FGUA.
City Manager Bill Moss and Councilman John Arceri communicated to Council the outcome of the Public Hearing in Bartow on May 2, 2002. Council was advised that several of the communities involved with the FGUA/Florida Water Services agreement had significant reservations regarding the current contract, and that only one government represented at the meeting, Palm Coast, was in full support of the document under the present terms and conditions. Council was also informed that the City received a letter from Florida Water Services stating that Marco Island Officials are no longer permitted on Florida Water Services property to proceed with their due diligence. In addition, Mr. Moss also reported on the status of the condemnation process.
Public Comment
Mr. David West, 828 Hideaway Circle, suggested Council look at the long term water needs of Marco Island in order to determine what type of system will be needed for the future.
Mr. Dick Bergmann, 980 Cape Marco, inquired if Florida Water Services has filed their annual report and/or if they have requested an extension.
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(B) DISCUSSION City Charter Amendments
Following discussion, Council recommended the following changes to the City Charter:
· Change the method of electing council members to require that the candidates receiving the highest number of votes fill the vacant positions and that the candidate who wins election, but secures the fewest number of votes, shall be assigned the Council Seat with the shortest term if a shorter term is an option.
· Remove unnecessary and redundant language, making technical and stylistic non-substantive amendments.
· Allow Council to appoint a person to fill a Council vacancy until the next regularly scheduled City election, or until the end of the term if 28 months or less are remaining on the term.
· Require four affirmative votes to fill a Council vacancy.
· Require Council act within 60 days to fill a vacant Council seat.
· Require a council member be removed from office when absent from six regular meetings during any calendar year, or any four consecutive regular meetings unless otherwise agreed by the majority of Council; require four affirmative votes to remove or replace a council member.
· Require the affirmative vote of at least the majority of council members present at a Council meeting and voting to conduct Council s business.
· Change the title of Chairman and Vice-Chairman to Mayor and Vice-Mayor without changing their duties.
· Provide that the City Manager may appoint a City Clerk.
· Provide that an Ordinance may be adopted which establishes, increases, or decreases compensation of Council members. However, in no event shall any establishment of compensation or increase in compensation become effective with regard to any member of Council throughout the remainder of that council member(s) term of office.
Public Comment
Mr. Monte Lazarus, 222 Waterway Circle, advised Council on several changes he feels are necessary.
Mr. Jack Patterson, 251 Shadow Ridge Court, suggested that Council define “present at a meeting” in order to accommodate a member who would like to participate in Council proceedings from a remote location.
Mr. Robert Dyer, 1841 Honduras Court, suggested that Council not modify the titles of Chairman and Vice-Chair to Mayor and Vice-Mayor to avoid confusion by the public. Mr. Dyer also stated Council should take a position on the cap in order to prevent further disruption of the City s ability to do business.
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Dr. Fay Biles, 1558 Heights Court, inquired whether the position of Mayor would be elected by the City Council or the general public.
(C) Discussion Performance Appraisal Process
Following a limited discussion regarding the merits of creating a formal performance appraisal process for the City Manager and establishing goals and objectives, Council agreed to discuss this matter further during “Council Communications” at the meeting following the workshop.
ADJOURN
There being no further public comment, the meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.
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E. Glenn Tucker, Council Chairman
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ATTEST:
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A. William Moss, City Manager/City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
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Susan Patton, Council Secretary
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