THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Meeting – May 17, 2004 – 6:00 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
Dana Souza, Parks and Recreation Director
Mike Murphy, Fire Chief
Roger Reinke, Police Chief
Jake Rohrich, Utilities Director
Bruce Weinstein, Utilities Engineer
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Other interested citizens and visitors
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By: Father Patrick Boyhan, San Marco Catholic Church
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilman Minozzi to APPROVE THE AGENDA, AMENDED TO MOVE ITEM 5(C) AHEAD OF 5(A), AND WITHDRAW ITEM 5(F). Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(A) May 3, 2004 Special-Called Meeting
MOTION by Vice-Chair Kelber to APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM MAY 3, 2004 SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING. Second by Councilman Minozzi. Motion carried 7-0.
(B) May 3, 2004 Regular Meeting
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM MAY 3, 2004 REGULAR MEETING. Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
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(C) May 5, 2004 Special Called Meeting
MOTION by Vice-Chair Kelber to APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM MAY 5, 2004 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. Second by Councilman Minozzi. Motion carried 7-0.
BUSINESS
(C) RESOLUTION – Petition CU-04-05, Cindy Love, Executive Director of the Marco Island YMCA, is requesting conditional use (3) of Section 30-342 of the CF zoning district in order to increase the size of the existing activities building by approximately 34,000 square feet, to provide three additional tennis courts, to supplement existing playground equipment, to provide vehicular access to Gulfstream Street, to enhance on-site parking, vehicular circulation, landscaping and pedestrian drop-off for property located at 101Sandhill Street, commonly referred to as the Marco Island YMCA.
Mr. Moss read, by title only, the Resolution related to Petition CU-04-05. All Council members made their ex-parte disclosures. All witnesses were sworn in by the City Clerk.
Representing the YMCA, Attorney Bill Morris reviewed the petition and responded to Council’s questions.
Public Comment
Mr. Herb Savage, 816 West Elkcam Circle, expressed concern about the density of the site development and the lack of youth participants on committees.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to APPROVE PETITION CU-04-05. Second by Councilman Minozzi. Motion carried 7-0.
(A) ORDINANCE – First Reading – An Ordinance Proposing the Annexation of Horr’s Island (Key Marco) and Surrounding Keys.
(Editorial History: At the City Council meeting of April 5, 2004 Council accepted by Resolution No. 04-18 the findings of the Annexation Report prepared for Horr’s Island (Key Marco) and Surrounding Keys. The next step in the formal annexation process is the adoption of an annexation ordinance, which outlines the procedures and timeframes for final action on the desired annexation. The actual referendum will be held in conjunction with the primary election on August 31, 2004.)
Mr. Moss read, by title only, the Annexation Ordinance for Horr’s Island, (Key Marco) and Surrounding Keys. There was no public comment.
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MOTION by Councilman Minozzi to ADOPT ON FIRST READING THE ORDINANCE PROPOSING THE ANNEXATION OF HORR’S ISLAND (KEY MARCO) AND SURROUNDING KEYS. Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
(B) ORDINANCE – First Reading – Petition R-04-01, Margot Knauerhase of ERA Flagship Real Estate, representing Gottfried and Thelka Zielke, is requesting a rezoning from single-family residential district “RSF-3” to commercial professional transitional district “C-1/T”, for property located at the southeast intersection of South Barfield Drive and Hawaii Circle, referred to as Tract “L", Unit 5, Section 16, Township 52 South, Rage 26 East, Marco Island.
(Editorial History: The Zielkes have previously inquired about building a single-family residence on the vacant 0.37-acre corner lot, however, pursuant to the Marco Island Deed Restrictions, a single-family residence is prohibited from being developed on the subject property. In contrast, these same deed restrictions allow commercial and institutional type land uses, many of which are higher intensity and more offensive than the uses provided for the “C-1/T” zoning district. This petition was originally considered and approved in April 2003, as petition R-03-01. However, the Department of Community Affairs declared the companion small-scale comprehensive plan amendment inconsistent with review criteria, and directed staff to review the item as a large-scale plan amendment. The
City is due to receive a finding of consistency from the Department of Community Affairs for the large-scale comprehensive plan amendment by May 14, 2004. Consequently, the Zielkes seek to rezone the lot to “C-1/T”, supportive of providing less intensive commercial uses in order to establish transitional development within this area, and complying with underlying deed restrictions.)
Mr. Moss read, by title only, the Ordinance pertaining to Petition R-04-01. There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to ADOPT ON FIRST READING THE ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 02-36, THE MARCO ISLAND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATING TO PETITION NUMBER R-04-01. Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
(D) DISCUSSION – Appointment to Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee.
(Editorial History: The Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Members of the CAC consist of three representatives from Marco Island, three from Naples, and three from unincorporated Collier County. Representatives from the City of Marco Island are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners upon the recommendation of the Marco Island City Council.
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Members representing the City of Marco Island are John Arceri, Jim Snediker, and Bedford Biles. The term for Mr. Biles will expire on May 22, 2004. The Board of County Commissioners has asked that the Marco Island City Council provide one or more names that Council would like to be considered for appointment to represent Marco Island. Mr. Biles is eligible for reappointment, but has requested that he not be considered.)
MOTION by Vice-Chair Kelber to NOMINATE PAUL SULLIVAN FOR THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT. Second by Councilman Minozzi. Motion carried 4-3. (Councilman Arceri, Councilwoman Patterson, and Councilman Trotter opposed.)
(E) DISCUSSION – Public Notices and Communications.
(Editorial History: On April 5, 2004 City Council agreed to schedule for discussion the topic of public notices and public communications.)
Council members offered suggestions for improving communications with the public and agreed to maintain focus on this issue while investigating whether a public information officer should be added.
Public Comment
Ms. Paula Camposano-Robinson, 740 North Collier Boulevard, expressed support for the suggestions offered by Council to improve communications and offered several additional suggestions.
Mr. Tom Macklefresh, 361 Rockhill Court, suggested that a blast e-mailing would work well for the community.
Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard, commended Council for looking at this issue and stressed the web as a way to reach residents.
(F) DISCUSSION – Award of Design – Build Contract for ASR Wells.
This Item was withdrawn at the beginning of the meeting.
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.
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(G) DISCUSSION – Process of Consent Agenda.
(Editorial History: Following a discussion at the May 3rd meeting regarding expanded authority for the Planning Board, City Council requested information about consent agendas. The purpose of a consent agenda is to provide a convenient format for the timely disposition of “routine items” that do not require to be heard individually. Examples of items that could be candidates for placement on a consent agenda include appointments to boards and commissions, awarding of contracts, resolutions of support, and proclamations.)
MOTION by Councilman Minozzi to APROVE THE USE OF BOTH CONSENT AND SUMMARY AGENDAS. Second by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried 7-0.
(H) DISCUSSION – 4th of July Committee.
(Editorial History: At the meeting held on April 5, 2004 City Council agreed to sponsor the 4th of July fireworks celebration previously funded by the Kiwanis Club of Marco Island. Since that time, local community organizations have offered to assist in fund raising efforts in order to defray the associated costs. Councilman Tucker suggested that Council consider assigning the coordination of the fund raising effort to staff, while other council members have expressed an interest in the formation of a committee to handle this event.)
Public Comment
Ms. Judy Perez, representing the Restaurant Association, expressed support to serve on the committee and on behalf of the association, pledged $10,000 towards this year’s event.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to APPOINT A 4TH OF JULY AD HOC COMMITTEE OF E.GLENN TUCKER, LAURA LITZAN, DANA SOUZA, MIKE MURPHY, TOM WAGOR, A KIWANIS MEMBER, A RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION MEMBER, AND A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER. (COUNCILMAN TUCKER MAY ALSO APPOINT ADDITIONAL MEMBERS.) Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
(I) DISCUSSION – Approval of City Attorney Contract.
(Editorial History: On May 3, 2004 City Council authorized Councilman Tucker to negotiate a one-year renewal contract with Goodlette, Coleman and Johnson to provide legal services for the City.)
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MOTION by Councilman Tucker to APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR MAY 1, 2004 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2005. Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Minozzi updated Council on MPO activities including the filing of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program; status of the Judge Jolley Bridge expansion; and the possibility of landscaping medians from US41 south to Marco Island.
Councilman Tucker commented that the Police Foundation is requesting the use of the “Glon Property” for a Festival. He would like public comment prior to making a decision.
Vice-Chair Kelber questioned whether the City should consider a “green space” preservation program. The City Manager will research the topic.
Vice-Chair Kelber commented that the City Manager does not have a job description and one would be helpful in evaluating expectations. She further suggested that Council consider a self-evaluation appraisal in the future as well as one for the City Attorney.
Chairwoman DiSciullo commented on the art work on the walls of the Community Center designed by local children and announced the public meeting for Design Day to held on May 24, 2004.
Chairwoman DiSciullo reported on the “Student Shadowing Day” held by City staff with 32 Charter Middle School students participating.
Chairwoman DiSciullo announced the May 25, 2004 Council meeting for the North Collier Boulevard project.
FUTURE AGENDA
Chairwoman DiSciullo requested a status report regarding the plans to build a Charter Middle School on Tract K.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Sal Sciarrino, 911 Montego Court, commented on the platform that has not yet been provided for Council.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Terri DiSciullo, Council Chairwoman
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ATTEST:
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
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Susan Patton, Council Secretary
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