THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Meeting - July 21, 2003 - 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Minozzi called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All present, except for Councilwoman DiSciullo and Councilwoman Kelber who were absent.
Also Present:
A. William Moss, City Manager
Richard D. Yovanovich, City Attorney
K. Greg Niles, Community Development Director
Vladimir A. Ryziw, Public Works Director
William Harrison, Finance Director
Dana Souza, Parks & Recreation Director
Michael Murphy, Fire Chief
Thom Carr, Police Captain
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Kelly Smith, Zoning Administrator
John Burback, Fire Marshall
Other interested citizens and visitors
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By: K. Greg Niles, Community Development Director
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilwoman Patterson to APPROVE THE AGENDA. Second by Councilman Boyce. Motion carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Vice-Chair Tucker to APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 16, 2003 REGULAR MEETING. Second by Councilman Arceri. Motion carried 5-0.
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MOTION by Vice-Chair Tucker to APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 18, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING, AMENDED TO CORRECT THE PHRASE "SET THE MAXIMUM MILLAGE RATE...". Second by Councilman Arceri. Motion carried 5-0.
BUSINESS
(A) DISCUSSION - Collier Creek Dredging Project (Tract K).
(Editorial History: The FY03 and proposed FY04 budgets allocate $326,000 for the dredging of two channel segments in Collier Creek. Following analysis of alternatives, the alternative that is the most cost effective with the least impact on the environment is the dredging of 13,000 cubic yards and then pumped to the 11-acre parcel known as Tract "K" for dewatering and final disposal of the dredged materials. Following negotiations of an interlocal agreement whereby the City agreed to accept full responsibility for the project and committed to provide public information to the community and affected neighbors, City Council authorized execution of the interlocal agreement on June 16, 2003. Immediately thereafter staff and City Council received numerous calls, letters, e-mails, and petitions
expressing concern and opposition to the use of Tract "K" as an upland disposal site.)
Public Comment
Citizens speaking in opposition to the use of Tract "K" as the disposal site for dredged spoils:
Mr. Don Mills, 617 Dorando Court
Mrs. Genevieve Mills, 617 Dorando Court
Mr. Joe Vassal, 592 Tigertail Court
Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard
Ms. Fran Inman, 701 Nautilus Court
Mr. Steve Paris, 601 Somerset Court
Ms. Wanda Cutlip, 617 Somerset Court
Ms. Margaret Clayton, 755 Nautilus Court
Ms. Catherine Cook, 686 Tigertail Court
Mr. William Miller, 686 Tigertail Court
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court
Mr. Doug Inman, 701 Nautilus Court
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Citizens speaking in favor of dredging Collier Creek:
Mr. Herbert Diebler, 761 Plantation Court
Mr. Preston Mottram, 126 Aruba Court (member Waterways Advisory Committee)
MOTION by Councilman Boyce to DIRECT STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE DREDGING PROJECT BY DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVES AND COST ESTIMATES IN THE NEXT 90 DAYS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE PLACING THE DREDGED MATERIAL ON OR ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS. Second by Vice-Chair Tucker. Motion carried 5-0.
Recess: 7:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is noted for the record that the same council members were present when the meeting reconvened.
(B) DISCUSSION - Acquisition of Glon Property on Elkcam Circle.
(Editorial History: During the capital improvement program workshop meeting of May 9, 2003 City Council was asked to consider the purchase of property owned by Dale Glon on Elkcam Circle. At the meeting of June 2, Council discussed the merits of the proposed acquisition and directed that a committee be appointed to consider the proposal and report back. The Committee agreed to forward a favorable recommendation to City Council. The Committee discussed the merits of uses for the property and agreed it would be better to identify a broad category of uses rather than making specific recommendations. The Committee agreed that the area is unique to Marco Island and that its acquisition is consistent with years of planning documents that envisioned a public area within the "town center"
environment.)
Public Comment
Citizens speaking in favor of holding a referendum to decide the matter of purchasing the Glon property:
Mr. Bill McMullen, 1250 North Collier Boulevard
Mr. Everett Van Hosen, 1100 South Collier Boulevard
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court (representing the Marco Island Tax Payers Association)
Ms. Ruth McCann (representing the Marco Island Civic Association)
Mr. George "Ted" Willis, 1281 Mimosa Court
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Citizens speaking in favor of Council proceeding with the purchase of the Glon property:
Mr. Ed Issler, 908 South Joy Circle
Ms. Elaine Hamilton, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Collier County
Mr. Maury Dailey, 1307 Riverhead Avenue
Mr. Bob Butler, 921 S. Collier Boulevard
Mr. Craig Woodward, 606 Bald Eagle Drive
Mr. Steve Stefanides, 1100 Swallow Avenue, expressed his concern regarding the current $12 million dollars of unfunded capital projects.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Tucker to AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE PRICE FOR COUNCIL'S APPROVAL, WHOSE FUNDING IS UNDER THE CAP, AND SEND APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY TO THE ELECTORATE IN A REFERENDUM. Second by Councilman Boyce. Motion carried 5-0.
(C) ORDINANCE - First Reading - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 22, Article II, Fire Prevention and Protection Code.
This item was deferred until the next regular Council meeting.
(D) ORDINANCE - First Reading - An Ordinance Declaring an Urban Service Area for the Provision of Water and Sewer Utility Services.
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(Editorial History: The City of Marco Island is actively engaged in the acquisition of all potable and non-potable water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution systems and wastewater collection, transmission, treatment, disposal, reuse, and reclaimed water systems located in the City and the adjacent unincorporated areas of Collier County that are now owned by Florida Water Services Corporation. In order to avail itself of the provisions and benefits of Chapter 180, Florida Statutes, to provide utility services beyond its corporate limits, the Marco Island City Council is required to adopt an ordinance to create an urban service area.)
Mr. Moss read, by title only, the Ordinance Declaring an Urban Service Area for the Provision of Water and Sewer Utility Services. There was no public comment.
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MOTION by Vice-Chair Tucker to ADOPT ON FIRST READING THE ORDINANCE DECLARING AN URBAN SERVICE AREA FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SERVICES. Second by Councilman Boyce. Motion carried 5-0.
(E) DISCUSSION - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 54, Article IV (Boat Docking Facilities) of the Marco Island City Code.
This item was deferred until the next Council regular meeting.
(F) DISCUSSION - Award of Contract - Mackle Park Master Plan.
(Editorial History: The administration is requesting approval to award a contract to Goetz and Stropes, Landscape Architects, to develop a Master Plan for Mackle Park. The contract amount is $59,500. Funding for this contract is available in the FY03 Capital Projects Budget. The budget provides funding for "Mackle Park Expansions" in the amount of $110,000. The budget funds were originally targeted for playground improvements (toddler equipment) and interior renovations in the community center. While these projects were targeted, the budget narratives also state the need to complete "master site development drawing, planning, etc.," which was targeted for funding in FY04.)
Public Comment
Ms. Carrie Canfield, Chairwoman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, reiterated the Advisory Committee's support for hiring the consultant.
MOTION by Councilman Boyce to AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR THE MACKLE PARK MASTER PLAN TO GOETZ AND STROPES. Second by Chairman Minozzi. Motion carried 4-1 (Vice-Chair Tucker opposed.)
(G) DISCUSSION - Revised Land Development Code Schedule of Fees.
This item was deferred to a future meeting.
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(H) DISCUSSION - Roadside Median Landscaping on State Road 951.
(Editorial History: In 2002 the City was awarded a $130,000 Federal Surface Transportation Enhancement Grant through the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization. The purpose of the grant was to partially fund the installation of landscaping improvements along SR 951 between the SS Judge Jolley Bridge and the McIlvane Bay Bridge, a distance of approximately 1.3 miles. While it has been the intent to fund the SR 951 landscape project with grants, it is apparent that the opportunities to receive grant funding have diminished significantly in the last few months.)
Following discussion, Council agreed to make additional inquiries and to discuss the matter further.
(I) DISCUSSION - Award of Contract for Engineering Services - South Collier Boulevard Improvement Design - Spruce Avenue to Winterberry Drive.
(Editorial History: During the five-year CIP workshop held on June 18, 2003, City Council reviewed and discussed the proposed South Collier Boulevard extension project between Spruce Avenue and Winterberry Drive. The firm of Kimley-Horn is ranked as the number one most qualified firm for the extension project.)
MOTION by Councilman Boyce to APPROVE THE $219,405 DESIGN FEE WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT. Second by Councilman Arceri. Motion carried 4-1. (Vice-Chair Tucker opposed.)
(J) DISCUSSION - Award of Contract for Engineering Services - Intersection Improvements for San Marco Road/Bald Eagle Drive and San Marco Road/Heathwood Drive.
(Editorial History: The current five-year CIP for fiscal years 2003/2007 includes design and construction funding for roadway capacity and related improvements along San Marco Road at the Bald Eagle Drive and Heathwood Drive intersections. The firm of Hole-Montes and Associates, Inc. (HMA) is ranked as the number one most qualified firm for both intersection projects.)
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MOTION by Councilman Boyce to APPROVE THE $124,140 DESIGN FEE WITH HOLE-MONTES & ASSOCIATES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT. Second by Chairman Minozzi. Motion carried 5-0.
(K) DISCUSSION – Resolution to Authorize Approval of a Joint Project Agreement with FDOT for North Collier Boulevard Construction.
(Editorial History: For capital improvement projects included in the state Five-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, FDOT typically requires a Joint Project Agreement (JPA) for disbursement of funds to local governments. To date, the City has been granted $300,000 to fund the preliminary engineering design phase for North Collier Boulevard. A second JPA is proposed to obtain state funds for the construction phase of North Collier Boulevard, including reimbursement costs to be incurred by the City for inspection services.)
Mr. Moss read, by title only, a Resolution to Authorize the Chairman of the Marco Island City Council to Execute a State of Florida Department of Transportation Joint Project Agreement for Construction Improvements to SR 951 between San Marco Road and Buttonwood Court.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Tucker to APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A JOINT PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH FDOT. Second by Councilman Arceri. Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Council Communications.
FUTURE AGENDA
There were no requests of items for placement on a future agenda.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Sal Sciarrino, 911 Montego Court, commended council members for their cooperation.
Mr. Everett Van Hoesen, Chairman of the Planning Board, advised Council that he will not be attending the next Council meeting to provide Planning Board input on the matter of boat docks.
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court, requested copies of e-mails sent by Council members Kelber and DiSciullo.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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Michael F. Minozzi Jr., Council Chairman
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ATTEST:
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
Susan Patton, Council Secretary
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