THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Meeting March 17, 2003 4:30 p.m.
Chairman Tucker called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Present
Also Present: A. William Moss, City Manager
Richard Yovanovich, City Attorney
Greg Niles, Community Development Director
Bill Harrison, Finance Director
Ladd Ryziw, Public Works Director
Dana Souza, Recreation Coordinator
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Kelly Smith, Zoning Administrator
Other interested citizens and visitors
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By: Greg Niles, Community Development Director
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Vice-Chair Minozzi to APPROVE THE AGENDA. Second by Councilman Boyce. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Councilwoman Patterson to APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR MARCH 3, 2003. Second by Councilwoman Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
PRESENTATIONS
(A) Marco Island Restaurant Association and Marco Island YMCA “Marco Island Food Fest” Poster Contest Winner.
On behalf of City Council, Chairman Tucker, along with Mr. Peter Marek of the Marco Island Restaurant Association, and Mr. Bill Morris, President of the YMCA, presented Dan Flynn, contest winner, with a plaque, a $100 Savings Bond, and a one-year youth membership to the YMCA. The Marco Island Charter Middle School also received a $1,000 donation for its scholarship fund.
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(B) Employee Longevity Service Awards.
On behalf of City Council, Chairman Tucker presented longevity service awards to the following employees:
Employees with 5 years of service: Barbara Lawrence, Executive Secretary
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Bill Moss, City Manager
Dee Philips, Finance Department (absent)
Employees with 10 years of service: Greg Pacter, Fire/Rescue
Captain (absent)
Employees with 20 years of service: Tim Warner, Fire/Rescue Captain (absent)
BUSINESS
(A) DISCUSSION Election of Council Chair and Vice-Chair.
(Editorial History: The City Charter provides, “The council shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman, to serve for a term of one year, at the first meeting following the council election and the annual anniversary thereafter.”)
MOTION by Councilman Arceri to NOMINATE COUNCILMAN MINOZZI FOR CHAIRMAN. Second by Councilwoman Kelber.
MOTION by Councilman Boyce to NOMINATE COUNCILMAN TUCKER FOR CHAIRMAN. Second by Councilwoman Patterson.
(Ed. Note: Council voted after all the nominations for Chairman were received)
MOTION by Councilman Arceri to NOMINATE COUNCILMAN MINOZZI FOR CHAIRMAN. Second by Councilwoman Kelber. Motion carried 6-1. (Councilman Boyce opposed.)
Councilman Minozzi was elected Chairman
MOTION by Councilwoman DiSciullo to NOMINATE COUNCILMAN TUCKER FOR VICE-CHAIR. Second by Councilwoman Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
Councilman Tucker was elected Vice-Chair
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(B) ORDINANCE First Reading An Ordinance to Amend Existing Signage Regulations.
(Editorial History: At the February 3, 2003 meeting, City Council directed staff to initiate an amendment to the sign regulations. The amendment will allow commercially zoned properties with less than 125 linear feet of street frontage the ability to include up to five (5) tenant names on a ground sign. The Planning Board considered the proposed changes to the sign ordinance at their February 21st and March 7th meetings and voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed ordinance.)
Mr. Moss read, by title only, an Ordinance to Amend Existing Signage Regulations. There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kelber to ADOPT ON FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND EXISTING SIGNAGE REGULATIONS. Second by Councilwoman Patterson. Motion carried 7-0.
(C) RESOLUTION A Resolution Supporting “Communities for a Lifetime.”
(Editorial History: To carry out its mission the Florida Department of Elder Affairs developed the Master Plan on Aging, “Communities for a Lifetime,” to establish a policy framework to guide future resource allocation decisions. The Master Plan was developed in partnership with elder citizens and their families, local governments, other state agencies, university centers on aging, the eleven area agencies on aging and their network of providers.)
Mr. Moss read, by title only, the Resolution Supporting “Communities for a Lifetime.” There was no public comment
MOTION by Councilman Boyce to APPROVE THE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING “COMMUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME.” Second by Vice-Chair Tucker. Motion carried 7-0.
(D) RESOLUTION A Resolution to Approve an Off-Premise Directory Sign for the Marco Lake Business District.
(Editorial History: The City of Marco Island Land Development Code allows for off-premise ground directory signs within the Marco Lake Business District. Such signs may only be approved by the City Council after consideration by the Planning Board. On behalf of business owners within the Marco Lake Business District, Diane Chestnut has submitted a request for an off-premise ground directory sign. The design has been reviewed by staff and has been found to be in compliance with the applicable requirements for an off-premise ground sign within the Marco Lake Business District.)
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Mr. Moss read, by title only, a Resolution to Approve an Off-Premise Directory Sign for the Marco Lake Business District. There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilman Boyce to APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN OFF-PREMISE DIRECTORY SIGN FOR THE MARCO LAKE BUSINESS DISTRICT. Second by Councilwoman Patterson. Motion carried 7-0.
(E) DISCUSSION Selection Process for City Attorney.
(Editorial History: On October 21, 2002 City Council discussed retention of legal counsel following the resignation of City Attorney Ken Cuyler. City Council agreed to continue under the existing contract with Goodlette, Coleman, and Johnson until May 2003 while amending the lead counsel from Ken Cuyler to Rich Yovanovich.)
Following discussion, City Council directed the City Manager to gather additional information and bring this item back before Council for further direction.
Public Comment
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court, questioned the process for hiring the City Attorney and suggested that someone from Marco Island be considered for the position.
(F) DISCUSSION - Recreation Programs
(Editorial History: Marco Island residents will be able to register for future recreation programs by mailing the registration form and payment to the City. The Finance Director contacted the City s Auditor, Purvis Gray & Co., to ensure that the City s direct receipt of registration revenues does not conflict with the Charter s Spending Cap. From a financial standpoint, directly collecting recreation fees is the only way to provide proper financial controls over City programs. As an alternative, the City may develop an Enterprise Fund to manage recreation program revenues and expenditures.)
Public Comment
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court, questioned how staff would account for operating expenses.
MOTION by Councilman Arceri to DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF TO ESTABLISH AN ENTERPRISE FUND FOR THE SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. Second by Vice-Chair Tucker. Motion carried 7-0.
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(G) DISCUSSION Redevelopment
(Editorial History: Councilwoman Kelber has conveyed concerns that the City should be more proactive in preparing our community for future development. She has identified building heights, mixed-use project densities, and redevelopment districts as potential avenues for heightened dialogue, and future action.)
Following discussion, Council concurred that he Planning Board should consider reviewing zoning district standards and make recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION
Councilwoman Kelber advised Council that a new foundation is being formed, The Marco Island Foundation for the Arts, Inc., with the goal of promoting art in public places.
FUTURE AGENDA
Councilman Arceri requested that an item be placed on the agenda regarding the allocation of TDC funds for Marco Island beaches.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court, reminded Council that there are public beach access requirements in the Land Development Code.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
(signature page to follow)
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Michael F. Minozzi, Council Chairman
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ATTEST:
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Laura Litzan, City Clerk
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Susan Patton, Council Secretary
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