THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Meeting – May 16, 2005 – 6:00 p.m.
Chairwoman Kelber called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Present, except Councilor DiSciullo who was absent.
Also Present: A. William Moss, City Manager
Richard Yovanovich, City Attorney
Bill Harrison, Finance Director
Vince Cautero, Community Development Director
Rony Joel, Public Works Director
Dana Souza, Parks and Recreation Director
Roger Reinke, Police Chief
Chris Byrne, Fire Division Chief
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Other interested citizens and visitors
INNOVATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By: Councilor E. Glenn Tucker
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilor Minozzi to APPROVE THE AGENDA. Second by Vice-Chair Arceri. Motion carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(A) Council Minutes for April 29, 2005 (Special-Called Meeting)
(B) Council Minutes for May 2, 2005 (Regular Meeting)
(C) Budget Amendment
(D) Acceptance of Hazardous Materials Equipment Purchase and Maintenance Grant
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to APPROVE AND ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA. Second by Councilor Minozzi. Motion carried 6-0.
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BUSINESS
(A) PUBLIC HEARING – Water Conservation Block Rates.
(Editorial History: As a condition to draw water from Henderson Creek and the wells on the Island, the City is required to have a water use permit from the South Florida Water Management District. An application to the District is pending. The SFWMD requires that public water utilities develop and implement a water conservation plan before a water permit is issued or renewed, and a mandatory requirement is the adoption of a water conservation-based rate structure with one of the following alternative components: increasing block rates, seasonal rates, quantity-based surcharges, and/or time-of-day pricing as a means of reducing demands. City staff, with the assistance of Public Resources Management Group, Inc., the City’s utility rate, financial, and management consultant, prepared an
analysis and recommendation for a rate schedule that would provide an economic incentive for water conservation.)
Public Comment
Citizens speaking in opposition to implementing the proposed water conservation block rates:
Mr. John Buete, 875 Caxambas Drive
Mr. Alex Caravella, 716 South Barfield Drive
Mr. Everett Van Hoesen, 1440 Caxambas Court
Mr. Kjell Pettersen, 350 Rockhill Court
Mr. Dennis Morrissette, 1248 Orange Court
Mr. Russell Herrmann, 149 Clyburn Way
Mr. Helmut Nickel, 401 North Barfield Drive
Mr. Karl Geng, 695 Embassy Court
Mr. Peter Watson, 798 Caxambas Drive
Mr. James O’Donnell, 1100 South Collier
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court
Mr. Michael Hughes, 1230 Orange Court
Ms. Kathy Sullivan, 1330 Caxambas Court
Mr. Don Henderson, 1588 Shores Court
Mr. Ron Oister, 960 Cape Marco Drive
Mr. Rich Lutz, 1585 Villa Court
Mr. Bill Moors, 1165 Bond Court, outlined how he drastically reduced his water consumption. He believes that the real solution is conservation.
Mr. Amedeo Petricca, 331 Regatta Street, stated enforcement is the issue and that he sees many violators watering five or six days a week.
Mr. Sal Sciarrino, 911 Montego Court, stated he believes that we need more water.
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Mr. Al Diaz, 1289 Fruitland Avenue, suggested that the proposed rates are not that bad, but lot size should be considered.
Mr. Werner Wackerman, 875 Magnolia Court, questioned how rain sensors work.
MOTION by Councilor Minozzi to SUSPEND THE 9:00 PM RULE. Second by Councilor Tucker. Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Arceri to CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE AUGUST 1, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Second by Councilor Patterson. Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Arceri to RECONSIDER THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Second by Councilor Trotter. Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Arceri to CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE AUGUST 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Second by Councilor Trotter. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT – (Items Not On the Agenda).
Mr. Jerry Hautman, 981 Scott Drive, voiced a complaint regarding an ongoing disagreement with his neighbor about the docking of a large boat.
Recess: 9:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It is noted for the record that the same Councilors were present when the meeting reconvened.
MOTION by Chairwoman Kelber to TABLE AGENDA ITEMS 5 (B), 5 (C), 5 (D) AND 5 (E) TO THE JUNE 6, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Second by Councilor Tucker. Motion carried 6-0.
(F) DISCUSSION – Request by Art League to Use Winterberry Park.
(Editorial History: The Art League of Marco Island has requested the use of Winterberry Park to host the Marco National Juried Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival on January 20 and 21, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday and Saturday). The Art League is requesting the use of Winterberry Park as their facility cannot accommodate this large-scale event with potentially 200 vendors.)
MOTION by Councilor Minozzi to APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE ART LEAGUE. Second by Councilor Trotter. Motion carried 6-0.
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(G) DISCUSSION – Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board.
(Editorial History: Mr. Tarik Ayasun, who was appointed to the Code Enforcement Board by Councilman Trotter for a term to expire on June 1, 2006, has submitted his resignation. Chapter 14, Article II of the City Code provides for a seven-member Code Enforcement Board who are permanent residents and electors of the City and who serve three-year terms expiring on a staggered basis.)
MOTION by Councilor Trotter to APPOINT MR. BRIAN MOSS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. Second by Chairwoman Kelber. Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION
Vice-Chair Arceri updated the City Council on the delay in the Hideaway Beach Renourishment project caused by the contractor. Following discussion, City Council agreed to send a letter to the delinquent contractor requesting immediate action.
Chairwoman Kelber announced that the week of May 21 through May 27 is “Safe Boating Week” and the Police Department and Coast Guard will sponsor water safety related events during the week.
Chairwoman Kelber advised the City Council that ten people signed a petition requesting that the City Council consider establishing a curfew for teenagers.
Chairwoman Kelber relayed a request from the Beautification Advisory Committee to consider acquiring the lot at Clam Bay, if the Committee can find a grant for the purchase. The City Council agreed that the lot could be purchased if a grant could be obtained and that the Committee could move forward.
FUTURE AGENDA
None.
Public Comment
There was no additional public comment.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
(signature page to follow)
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Vickie Kelber, Council Chairwoman
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ATTEST:
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
Lois Gunter, Secretary
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