THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Meeting – May 3, 2004 – 6:25 p.m.
Chairwoman DiSciullo 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
Vladimir Ryziw, Public Works Director
Dana Souza, Parks and Recreation Director
Mike Murphy, Fire Chief
Roger Reinke, Police Chief
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Other interested citizens and visitors
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By: Rev. Shanda M. Mahurin, St. Marks Episcopal Church.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Vice-Chair Kelber to APPROVE THE AGENDA, AMENDED TO ADD ITEM 6H, APPOINTMENT TO COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Second by Councilman Minozzi. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(A) April 19, 2004 Regular Meeting
MOTION by Vice-Chair Kelber to APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM APRIL 19, 2004 REGULAR MEETING. Second by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried 7-0.
(B) April 24, 2004 Workshop Meeting
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM APRIL 24, 2004 WORKSHOP MEETING. Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
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PRESENTATIONS
(A) Big Cypress Basin - Director Clarence S. Tears, Jr.
Mr. Clarence Tears, Jr., Director of Big Cypress Basin, presented information on the following topics: Big Cypress Basin Projects, Everglades Restoration, Grants to Marco Island, and Conservation.
(B) CAT Bus Service – Director Diane Flagg, Collier County Traffic Operations
Ms. Diane Flagg, Director of Collier County Traffic Operations and Alternative Transportation Modes, presented information on the proposed CAT (Collier Area Transit) route for Marco Island.
BUSINESS
(A) ORDINANCE – Second Reading & Public Hearing – An Ordinance Establishing Impact Fees and Charges for the Water and Wastewater Utility System within the Urban Service Area.
(Editorial History: Upon acquisition of the water and wastewater utility assets of Florida Water Services Corporation, the City commissioned a study to review the appropriate Capital Facility Fees for the Marco Island Utilities, including the system within the Urban Service Area. Public Resources Management Group President Robert Ori presented his findings to City Council on April 5, 2004. Mr. Ori recommended that the water impact fee be increased from $985 per ERC to $2,725 per ERC, and that the wastewater impact fee be increased from $2,600 per ERC to $2,910 per ERC. After significant discussion and debate, City Council asked that the ordinance be structured to provide for a water impact fee of $1,800 per ERC and a wastewater impact fee of $2,910. Council adopted the Ordinance on
first reading at its April 19, 2004 meeting. )
Mr. Moss read, by title only, an Ordinance Establishing Impact Fees and Charges for the Water and Wastewater Utility System within the Urban Service Area.
Public Comment
Mr. Kjell Pettersen, 350 Rockhill Court, spoke in opposition to raising impact fee rates.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to APPROVE ON SECOND READING THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING IMPACT FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY SYSTEM WITHIN THE URBAN SERVICE AREA. Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
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(B) DISCUSSION – Appointing Authority for Boards and Commissions
(Editorial History: On March 1, 2004 City Council adopted an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Boards and Commissions. As provided in the amended Chapter 2, Article IV the members of advisory committees shall serve two- year terms, and the terms of members shall expire on the first day of June. In preparation for the appointment of advisory committee members in June, City Council is asked to determine whether the appointing authority for advisory committee members shall be retained by City Council or delegated to the City Manager.)
MOTION by Councilman Arceri to DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR ALL POSITIONS ON BOARDS AND COMMTTEES FOR APPOINTMENT IN JUNE. Second by Chairwoman DiSciullo. Motion carried 7-0.
Recess: 8:45 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. It is noted for the record that the same council members were present when the meeting reconvened.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Kelber to SUSPEND THE 9:00 PM RULE. Second by Chairwoman DiSciullo. Motion carried 7-0.
(C) DISCUSSION – Appointment of Board of Supervisors for the Hideaway Beach Dependent Special Tax District.
(Editorial History: On April 19, 2004 City Council adopted an ordinance to create the Hideaway Beach Dependent Special Tax District. The Ordinance provides that the governing body of the district, designated as the Board of Supervisors, shall be appointed by City Council. Appointments to the District Board shall serve at the pleasure of the City, but unless otherwise stated in the appointment, the members of the District Board shall serve for a term of three years from the date of appointment. The Board of Supervisors shall consist of five members who must be residents or property owners within the District. No member may serve as a representative on the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee. City Council is asked to consider the
appointment of five members to the Hideaway Beach District Board of Supervisors.)
MOTION by Councilman Minozzi to APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF FIVE RESIDENTS (MR. PHILIP TOIA, MR. RICHARD FREEMAN, MS. ELIZABETH BRYAN, MR. ERIK BRECHNITZ, AND MR. HAROLD (RICK) BOARDMAN) TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HIDEAWAY BEACH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. Second by Councilman Arceri. Motion carried 7-0.
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(D) DISCUSSION – Delegation and/or Expansion of Authority Granted to the Planning Board.
(Editorial History: One of the topics raised at the Joint Workshop of March 22, 2004 was the possibility of further delegation of authority to the Planning Board to serve as the terminal decision point for various land use petitions. The rationale for this desired delegation of authority is to relieve City Council of some land use petitions, and to utilize the expertise of the Planning Board. It was underscored during the discussion that any delegation of authority would need to include some type of appeal or review mechanism to City Council for aggrieved parties.)
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO CODE EXPANDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO APPROVE MULTI-FAMILY BOAT DOCK EXTENSIONS, RIPARIAN SETBACK LINE VARIANCES, SIGNAGE VARIANCES, AND FLOOD VARIANCES FOR NON-HABITABLE STRUCTURES. Second by Councilman Arceri. Motion and second withdrawn following discussion.
Public Comment
Ms. Paula Camposano-Robinson suggested that a consent agenda may not succeed if everything gets pulled from it and placed on the regular agenda.
MOTION by Councilman Minozzi to DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A PROCESS FOR DIRECTING ITEMS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE PLANNING BOARD TO A CONSENT AGENDA. Second by Councilman Arceri. Motion carried 7-0.
(E) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract, Winterberry Park Softball Field Renovations.
(Editorial History: City Council approved funding for improvements at Winterberry Park in FY03. The funding was originally approved to construct new restroom facilities at the park. Upon review of field conditions and after meeting with users of the park, primarily softball players, it became apparent that the funding would be best spent on rehabilitation of the field. City staff discussed this change in priority with City Council during the FY04 CIP Budget Workshop and funding for the restroom construction was targeted for FY06. Two companies submitted bids. Quality Enterprises of Naples, FL was the low bidder. Bids
exceeded the available funding by nearly $100,000. In order to complete this project, staff recommends re-directing money for the Tommie Barfield Basketball Court Renovations ($100,000), approved in FY04 to the Winterberry Park project.)
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Public Comment
Mr. Pat Reese, 283 Edgewater Court, advised Council that over 300 softball players utilize the single field and suggested that the bathrooms be done before those at Tommie Barfield.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE TOMMIE BARFIELD BASKETBALL COURT RENOVATIONS ($100,000) PROJECT TO THE WINTERBERRY PARK SOFTBALL FIELD RENOVATIONS PROJECT, AND AWARD THE CONTRACT TO QUALITY ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $193,587.60. Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
(G) DISCUSSION – Revised Dates for CIP Workshops and Budget Workshop.
(Editorial History: Because of schedule conflicts and questions regarding the status of the North Collier Boulevard Project, the Capital Improvement Plan workshop meeting on May 7th and 8th was canceled. In order to schedule a workshop meeting suitable to the schedules of each Councilor, City Council is asked to discuss and establish mutually acceptable dates for the CIP workshop (dates beginning June 14th and thereafter will be difficult to accommodate due to known staff and Council vacation schedules).
Following discussion, Council agreed to hold the five-year CIP Workshop on June 8, 2004 and June 10, 2004 at 8:00 a.m.
(H) DISCUSSION – Appointments to Coastal Advisory Committee.
This item was deferred to the May 5, 2004 meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Vice-Chair Kelber suggested that the City facilitate getting representatives from community organizations to serve on the Fourth of July Fireworks Committee.
FUTURE AGENDA
Councilman Arceri questioned when the design money for the restrooms at Winterberry Park will be discussed.
Councilman Minozzi requested discussion regarding naming of the new park.
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Councilman Tucker reminded Council that renewal of the City Attorney’s contract is due. He will meet with City Attorney Rich Yovanovich to discuss the matter.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Kjell Pettersen, 350 Rockhill Court, expressed concern about the “unusual” structures going up in residential areas.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Terri DiSciullo, Council Chairwoman
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ATTEST:
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
Susan Patton, Council Secretary
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