THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Special-Called Meeting – May 25, 2004 – 6:15 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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to ADD "COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION" TO THE AGENDA, AND POSTPONE ITEM 2(C) TO A LATER DATE. Motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to ADD "COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION" TO THE AGENDA. Second by tacit agreement. Motion carried 7-0.
Public Comment
Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard, agreed that Item 2(C) should be postponed.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to POSTPONE ITEM 2(C) TO A LATER DATE. Second by Councilwoman Patterson. Motion failed 5-2. (Councilman Arceri, Chairwoman DiSciullo, Vice-Chair Kelber, Councilman Minozzi, and Councilman Trotter opposed.)
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BUSINESS
(A) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract – Collier Boulevard / Seaview Drainage Improvements.
(Editorial History: The Master Drainage Plan and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program provide for the installation of a storm sewer and drainage outfall system along Seaview Court to alleviate local flooding conditions. Following public advertising and mail out of bidding documents to nine contractors, two sealed bids for the drainage project were received. The low bid by Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. is $139,365.31 or 27.1% above the $514,172.00 unencumbered project budget. Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. is a reputable contractor and has successfully completed the Tallwood Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project and other drainage repairs for the City. The firm has also provided construction services for other local governments in Southwest Florida.)
Public Comment
Mr. Steve Stefanides, 1103 South Collier Boulevard, commented that there may be a cost savings if this project were incorporated into the North Collier Boulevard project.
Mr. Tim Collins, (no address provided), questioned how many catch basins would be needed.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to AWARD THE CONTRACT TO QUALITY ENTERPRISES UP TO AN AMOUNT OF $653,537.31. Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 7-0.
(B) DISCUSSION – Award of Design / Build Contract for ASR wells.
(Editorial History: Mr. John Darmody, Project Engineer with MWH Americas, Inc., presented a status report for the ongoing Marco Island Utility Master Plan on May 5, 2004. One component of the Plan is the raw water supply from Henderson Creek/Marco Lakes and the aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells. City Council was advised of the need to secure three new ASR wells to provide for a dependable source of water. Mr. Darmody recommended that City Council act immediately to ensure the construction and completion of three new wells before January 1, 2005. He also advised that the disinfection process at Marco Lakes requires improvements to meet FDEP requirements, and that a water use permit modification application must be
submitted to the South Florida Water Management District to increase the water allocation from Henderson Creek. His estimated costs for permitting, engineering design, and construction is $2 - $2 ½ million. City Council unanimously authorized the construction of three new ASR wells.)
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MOTION by Councilman Tucker to AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WATER RESOURCES SOLUTIONS FOR THE DESIGN/BUILD OF THREE ASR WELLS AND RELATED FACILITIES, NOT TO EXCEED $2.6 MILLION DOLLARS. Second by Councilman Minozzi. Motion carried 7-0.
(C) DISCUSSION – Collier Boulevard Improvement Project
(Editorial History: On May 3, 2004 City Council held a special-called meeting to discuss the North Collier Boulevard Construction Project. Following discussion and public input, City Council approved a motion to direct the City Manager to prepare a needs-based recommendation for the North Collier Boulevard project and the South Collier Boulevard project.)
Project engineers from Tindale, Oliver and Associates and Kimley-Horn and Associates responded to Council's questions regarding design elements of each project.
Public Comment
Following council discussion on whether the South Collier Boulevard Project should be discussed at all, Mr. Herb Savage, 816 West Elkcam Circle, and Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard, spoke in favor of suspending council's rule to not reconsider items already voted on for a period of one year.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to SUSPEND COUNCIL'S "ONE YEAR RECONSIDERATION RULE" IN ORDER TO ALLOW DISCUSSION OF THE SOUTH COLLIER BOULEVARD PROJECT. Second by Councilman Arceri. Motion failed 4-3. (Councilman Minozzi, Vice-Chair Kelber, Councilwoman Patterson, and Chairwoman DiSciullo opposed.)
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to SUSPEND THE 9:00 P.M. RULE. Second by Councilman Minozzi. Motion passed 7-0..
Public Comment
Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard, expressed his opinion regarding several elements of the roadway plan.
Ms. Barb Cooper, (no address provided) shared her concern that concrete will replace greenery.
Mr. Herb Savage, 816 West Elkcam Circle, spoke in support of retaining the swales.
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Mr. Steve Stefanides, 1103 South Collier Boulevard, spoke in favor of compromise and recommended a low sloping curb to help with the drainage while keeping the green space of the swale.
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court, stated her recollection of the Vision Committee’s report.
Mr. Sal Sciarrino, 911 Montego Drive, suggested incorporating several different plans for different road segments.
Mr. Jim Lang, 836 Saturn Court, feels that a curb and gutter system would be a detriment to renting the North Collier Boulevard property that he owns.
Mrs. Stina Aloia, 420 North Collier Boulevard, questioned who takes care of the landscaped areas.
MOTION by Councilman Arceri to APPROVE THE USE OF CURBS AND GUTTERS FOR NORTH COLLIER BOULEVARD. Second by Councilman Minozzi. Motion carried 5-2. (Councilman Trotter and Councilman Tucker opposed.)
Public Comment
Mr. Charles Hughes, Treasure Court, suggested that if suitable sidewalk facilities are put in place, then they will be used.
Mr. Herb Savage, 816 West Elkcam Circle, commented that roller blades may not be compatible with brick pavers.
Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard, spoke in support of different sidewalk widths in the residential and commercial areas.
Mr. Joe Oliverio, 540 Hammock Court, suggested the use of 7’ sidewalks and expressed concern about the negative effects of roadway construction on small businesses during peak season.
MOTION by Councilman Tucker to APPROVE THE USE OF 6 FOOT SIDEWALKS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS ON NORTH COLLIER BOULEVARD (CENTURY DRIVE TO SMOKEHOUSE BAY AND ROSE COURT TO BUTTONWOOD COURT) AND 8 FOOT SIDEWALKS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS (BALD EAGLE DRIVE TO ROSE COURT AND CENTURY DRIVE TO SAN MARCO ROAD). Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 6-1. (Councilwoman Patterson opposed.)
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MOTION by Chairwoman DiSciullo to APPROVE THE USE OF 19.5 FOOT MEDIAN WIDTHS FOR NORTH COLLIER BOULEVARD, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ROSE COURT TO BUTTONWOOD COURT WHICH WILL BE 16 F00T MEDIANS. Second by Vice-Chair Kelber. Motion carried 6-1. (Councilwoman Patterson opposed.)
MOTION by Councilman Arceri to DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY LINES ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH COLLIER BOULEVARD PROJECTS. Second by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION by Councilman Trotter to CONSIDER A STAGED APPROACH AS AN ALTERNATIVE, BIDDING THE PROJECT OVER TWENTY MONTHS TO AVOID CONSTRUCTION DURING PEAK SEASON (DECEMBER 15 – APRIL 15), IN ADDITION TO BIDDING THE PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED WITHOUT ANY BREAKS IN CONSTRUCTION. Second by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilwoman Patterson requested further discussion on the replacement of asbestos water pipes.
Councilman Tucker stated that he has received 200 responses objecting to the use of City property for a motorcycle event.
Councilman Tucker urged Council to consider Mr. Heyward Boyce for appointment to the Planning Board.
Councilman Tucker commended Public Works Director Vladimir Ryziw for his years of service.
Councilman Minozzi suggested new microphones be purchased that are more sensitive.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Joe Oliverio, 540 Hammock Court, advised Council that his name was used without his permission as were others and he does not support any proposed motorcycle event on City property.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 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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