THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Workshop
September 29, 2003 – 3:00 p.m.
Chairman Minozzi called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All present except for Councilman Arceri, Councilwoman Patterson, and Vice-Chair Tucker who were absent
Also Present: A. William Moss, City Manager
Vladimir Ryziw, Public Works Director
Other interested citizens and visitors
BUSINESS
City Council members and members of staff met with employees of Kimley-Horn Associates, the City's design firm, to preview roadway improvements proposed for South Collier Boulevard.
ADJOURN
The workshop meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Special-Called Meeting
September 29, 2003 – 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Minozzi called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All present except for Councilman Arceri and Councilwoman Patterson who were absent.
Also Present: A. William Moss, City Manager
Richard Yovanovich, City Attorney
Greg Niles, Community Development Director
Ladd Ryziw, Public Works Director
Bill Harrison, Finance Director
Mike Murphy, Fire Chief
Roger Reinke, Police Chief
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Other interested citizens and visitors
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By: Greg Niles, Community Development Director.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilman Boyce to APPROVE THE AGENDA. Second by Councilwoman DiSciullo. Motion carried 5-0.
BUSINESS
(A) RESOLUTION – Master Bond Resolution – A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds.
(Editorial History: The Master Bond Resolution forms the basis for all current and future debt issuance to be repaid through revenues of the water and sewer utility system. The resolution, prepared by our bond counsel Bryant, Miller & Olive, PA, establishes all of the regulations and procedures to be followed in the debt process. This Master Bond Resolution will be followed by resolutions specific to each individual debt issue. The specific resolution will include such items as bond insurance and repayment schedules.)
Mr. Moss read, by title only, the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds to Finance the Acquisition of the Marco Island System. There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilman Boyce to APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (NOT TO EXCEED) $105 MILLION TO FINANCE THE COST OF ACQUIRING THE MARCO ISLAND SYSTEM. Second by Councilwoman Kelber. Motion carried 5-0.
(E) DISCUSSION – South Collier Boulevard Roadway Improvements.
(Editorial History: The September 29, 2003 Design Development Alternatives Workshop for the South Collier Boulevard improvement project is intended to stimulate creative dialogue between City Council members to reach consensus on the desired vision for this unique street environment.)
Mr. Bill Waddill, Planning Team Leader for Kimley-Horn & Associates, introduced members of the design team for the project and summarized the proposed roadway plans for South Collier Boulevard. Included in the design were the following: median widths, sidewalk widths, pedestrian crossings and access management.
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Public Comment
Mr. Dave Rice, 184 Stillwater Court, expressed concern regarding the loss of electricity on South Collier Boulevard medians while the work is in progress and the effect it will have on Christmas Island Style.
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court, spoke against wider sidewalks and roundabouts. She questioned how much money is being spent on consultants.
(C) DISCUSSION – Approval of Utility Billing Contract for Transition Services.
(Editorial History: The City of Marco Island is currently negotiating with Florida Water Services for them to continue to bill and collect payments from water and sewer customers for up to six months after the acquisition date of the utility. This contract will afford the City sufficient time to put into place utility billing computer software, a privatization contract for preparation and mailing of utility bills, and a lockbox with our depository bank to receive payments. Once our systems are in place, we plan to run parallel billing runs for one to two months to assure the accuracy of the our new systems. The transition agreement allows services from Florida Water will be needed for three months. Final terms of the transition agreement are currently being negotiated by our acquisition counsel. Costs for these services are $22,827 monthly. )
MOTION by Vice-Chair Tucker to AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TRANSITION AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA WATER SERVICES TO PROVIDE UTILITY BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ACQUISITION. Second by Councilwoman Kelber. Motion carried 5-0.
(D) DISCUSSION – Agreement to Purchase the “Glon Property”.
(Editorial History: On September 15, 2003 City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of the City not to exceed $10 million to finance the cost of the acquisition of the Glon property. The resolution called for an acquisition bond referendum on November 18, 2003. City Council was advised that Mr. Glon agreed to accept $9.7 million for the property.)
Council members received a draft copy of the modified sales contract that will be presented for approval at the meeting scheduled for October 6, 2003. (Ed. Note: The contract was modified to make the $75,000 deposit refundable in the event the referendum fails.)
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(B) RESOLUTION - Public Hearing - Petition V-03-01, Ashley Lupo, Esquire, as agent for Patricia Frates, d/b/a Island Storage, requesting after-the-fact variance from the minimum 7.5 headroom requirement for property located at 994 N. Barfield Drive, Unit 23 of the Island Industrial Park, Marco Island.
(Editorial History: Ashley Lupo, Esq., as agent for petitioner Patricia Frates, d/b/a Island Storage, is requesting a variance from the minimum headroom height requirement of the Florida Building Code for two existing egress corridors within the petitioner's unit. The petitioner's unit (#23) is located within the Island Industrial Park at 994 North Barfield Drive. The petitioner is requesting an after-the-fact variance from the required 7'6" headroom height of approximately 3 inches on the first floor, approximately 4 inches on the second floor, and corresponding vertical relief for fire sprinkler protrusions.)
Mr. Moss read, by title only, the Resolution relating to Petition BCV-03-01. Council members made their ex-parte disclosures. The City Clerk swore in all witnesses.
Representing the Petitioner, Attorney Ashley Lupo reviewed the petition and responded to Council's questions.
Public Comment
Mr. Joseph Frates, advised Council that he needs the variance in order to continue in the storage business.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Tucker to APPROVE PETITION BCV-03-01. Motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Tucker to CONTINUE PETITION BCV-03-01 TO THE OCTOBER 20, 2003 MEETING. Second by Chairman Minozzi. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:36 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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Susan Patton, Council Secretary
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