City Council Minutes
Chairwoman: Terri DiSciullo
City Council: Ted Forcht, Chuck Kiester, Michael F. Minozzi Jr.,
Robert J. Popoff, William D. Trotter, E. Glenn Tucker
Regular Meeting – October 3, 2006 – 6:00 p.m.
Chairwoman DiSciullo called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Councilors Were Present
Also Present: A. William Moss, City Manager
Richard Yovanovich, City Attorney
Bill Harrison, Finance Department Director
Rony Joel, Public Works Director
Bryan Milk, Acting Community Development Director
Dana Souza, Parks and Recreation Director
Michael Murphy, Fire Chief
Roger Reinke, Police Chief
Lisa Douglass, Public Information Coordinator
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Other interested citizens and visitors
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairwoman DiSciullo provided the invocation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilor Minozzi to approve the agenda, amended to defer item 6(A) to the next meeting. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Mr. Sayre Uhler, 540 Tigertail Court, complained about the lack of supervision of truck traffic and construction activities in his neighborhood.
Ms. Beverly Trotter, 824 Caribbean Court, requested tolerance and patience for construction activities and suggested that “vile” behavior not be tolerated.
Ms. Mary Ann Kline, 820 Willow Court, President of Sunrise Rotary, advised that Sunrise Rotary is doing a community service project “free of charge” to install street numbers on boat docks.
Mr. Joseph Oliverio, 540 Hammock Court, commented that there is a “rumor” that City Council will reconsider the design of North Collier Boulevard medians again.
Mr. Roger Hall, 1260 Osprey Court, commented that the Recall Committee will turn in petitions in near future and that the “process” allows the voters to decide.
Mr. Steven Ehrhorn, 77 South Seas Court, commented that he believes the item to pay for legal defenses for the recall petitions should be reconsidered.
Ms. Ann Tiernan, 270 North Collier Boulevard, commented that she hopes the original design plan for medians on North Collier Boulevard will not be changed.
Mr. Marco Porto, 969 North Collier Boulevard, representing Tara Steakhouse, requested relief from a power pole that is blocking their sign.
Mr. Phillip Kostelinik, 121 Channel Court, commented on the increased living expenses on the Island.
Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard, questioned when the clean up of the Glon property will begin.
Mr. Eric DiSimone, 277 North Collier Boulevard, and owner of Empire Bagel, commented that the Sussex Condominiums view will not benefit from design changes in the medians on North Collier Boulevard.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
5(A) Council Minutes for September 18, 2006 (Regular Meeting)
5(B) Appointment of Boards and Committees - Arts Advisory Committee, Beautification Committee, Code Enforcement Board
5(C) Award of Contract – Purchase of Communication Tower
5(D) Renewal of Property, Casualty, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance for FY 2007
MOTION by Councilor Minozzi to approve and adopt the consent agenda, amended to remove Item 5(D), which will be discussed separately. Second by Vice-Chair Tucker. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
5(D) Renewal of Property, Casualty, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance for FY 2007
MOTION by Councilor Forcht to approve the renewal of property, casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance for FY 2007. Second by Councilor Kiester. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
PRESENTATIONS
6(A) Employee Longevity Awards
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
6(B) Employee of the Month for October
On behalf of City Council, Chairwoman DiSciullo, and the City Manager, Police Officer Jennifer Lofy was presented with an award for “Employee of the Month for October.”
6(C) Punt, Pass & Kick Competition – Trophy Presentation
On behalf of City Council, Chairwoman DiSciullo, and the City Manager, the following winners of the Marco Island Competition were presented with trophies:
Boys 8-9 Years Old – Cody Young - 180.08 feet
Girls 8-9 Years Old – Ariana Garousi – 95.25 feet
Boys 10-11 Years Old – Nick Ronquette – 226 feet
Boys 12-13 Years Old – Patrick Lane – 264.25 feet
Girls 12-13 Years Old – Sierra Hauk – 184.41 feet
Boys 14-15 Years Old – Michael Snyder – 272.5 feet
BUSINESS
7(A) Discussion – Public Hearing – A Resolution to Adopt the Annual Level of Service Report
(Editorial History: This matter was schedule for discussion and review of the proposed draft resolution to accept the findings of the LOS report. This report tracks development impacts on adopted 2006 Level of Service (LOS) standards, and provides a mechanism to forewarn City Council of potential LOS deficiencies over the next five years.)
City Council reviewed the proposed draft of the Concurrency Management System 2006 Annual Level of Service Report.
Public Comment
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court, commented that the Planning Board report is excellent.
Following discussion and public comment, City Council directed staff to prepare the resolution related to the Level of Service Report for consideration at the next meeting.
7(B) DISCUSSION – Swale Parking
(Editorial History: This matter was scheduled for discussion on September 18, 2006 and was deferred to the October 3, 2006 meeting.)
City Council held a discussion concerning the City Parking Control Ordinance relating to swale parking.
Following discussion, Council agreed that no additional action will be taken on this matter at this time.
7(C) DISCUSSION – Amending the Parks Rules Ordinance to Allow Park Visitors to Walk Dogs on Leashes within City Parks
(Editorial History: This matter was scheduled for discussion on September 18, 2006 and was deferred to the October 3, 2006 meeting.)
Public Comment
The following citizens spoke in favor of allowing dogs on leashes in parks:
Ms. Barbara Johnson, 573 Gold Coast.
Ms. Deborah Chapman, 260 Polynesia Court.
Ms. Jill Dizio, 178 Society Court.
Ms. Peggy Koelle, 334 Rockhill Court.
Mr. Dan Dufault, 1441 Caxambas Court.
Other citizen comments were as follows:
Ms. Jennifer Burnett, 206 Stillwater Court, suggested a “permit” for dog owners to fund the park.
Following discussion and public comment, Council directed staff to prepare the ordinance to amend the parks rules to allow dogs on leashes for consideration at the next meeting.
City Council recessed from 7:45 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. It is noted for the record that the same Councilors were present when the meeting reconvened.
7(D) DISCUSSION – Proposed Seawall Ordinance
(Editorial History: This matter was originally scheduled for the June 19, 2006 meeting; however, this matter was continued to a date uncertain at that time. This item now has been added to the agenda for discussion on October 3, 2006.)
Public Comment
Mr. Paul Pransky, 595 Goldcoast Court, advised City Council of his negative experience with seawall construction on adjacent vacant lots.
Mr. Dave Gardner, 817 Giralda Court, relayed his experience with seawall construction.
Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard, expressed concern for the residents living adjacent to these industrial activities.
Mr. Duane Thomas, 296 Rockhill Court, expressed his willingness to work with the community to resolve the issue.
Mr. Sal Sciarrino, 911 Montego Court, commented on the practice by Collier County of staging rip-rap material at the foot of the Jolley Bridge.
Mr. Brian Gilmore, with Collier Seawall and Dock, expressed sympathy for citizens and his willingness to work with them.
Mr. Ted Rizner, with Zap Marine, supported City Council looking at alternatives.
Following discussion and public comment, City Council directed staff to prepare the ordinance for further discussion and consideration at the next meeting.
MOTION by Councilor Minozzi to extend the meeting past 9:00 p.m. Second by Councilor Trotter. MOTION CARRIED 5-2. Councilor Forcht and Vice-Chairman Tucker opposed.
7(E) DISCUSSION – Landscape Contractor Registration/Certification Program
(Editorial History: On September 18, 2006, Chairwoman DiSciullo proposed and City Council agreed to consider an educational/certification program for landscape contractors. This matter was added to the October 3, 2006 for discussion.)
Following discussion, Council directed staff to move forward with analyzing the cost to establish the program.
7(F) RESOLUTION – A Resolution to Authorize Acquisition of Vacant Lot at Corner of San Marco Road and Heathwood Drive through Eminent Domain
City Manager Bill Moss, read, by title only, the Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition of the Vacant Lot at the Corner of San Marco Road and Heathwood Drive Through Eminent Domain.
MOTION by Councilor Popoff to adopt the Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition of the Vacant Lot at the Corner of San Marco Road and Heathwood Drive Through Eminent Domain. Second by Councilor Minozzi. MOTION CARRIED 5-2. Councilor Trotter and Councilor Forcht opposed.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION
Chairwoman DiSciullo advised that County Commissioner Frank Halas extended an invitation to hold a joint workshop with the county.
Chairwoman DiSciullo requested a Special-Called meeting on October 9, 2006 to discuss financing for Septic Tank Replacement Program (STRP).
Chairwoman DiSciullo advised that Mr. Dan Dufault has asked for reconsideration of his petition (CU-05-02) because there were only six City Council members present. MOTION by Chairwoman DiSciullo to Reconsider Petition CU-05-02. Second by Vice-Chair Tucker. MOTION CARRIED 5-2. Councilor Keister and Councilor Trotter opposed.
Chairwoman DiSciullo questioned whether City Council wanted to revisit the issue of the medians on North Collier Boulevard. Following discussion, City Council agreed to continue with the current plan.
Councilor Forcht questioned the timeframe for the completion of the current section of North Collier Boulevard.
Councilor Forcht questioned the Sign Ordinance related to neon signs.
FUTURE AGENDA
No items were added by Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Mr. Phillip Kostelinik, 121 Channel Court, expressed concern about school security.
Mr. John Ranieri, 270 North Collier Boulevard, on behalf of his neighbors at the Sussex Condominium, expressed his disappointment that City Council elected not to reconsider returning to the original design for the landscape medians.
An unidentified speaker expressed his agreement with the prior speaker.
Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard, reminded City Council that the original median plan was approved by the FDOT.
Ms. Beverly Trotter, representing the Marco Island Civic Association, requested that the number of current mixed use projects in the pipeline be considered for reconsideration.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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Terri DiSciullo, Council Chairwoman
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ATTEST:
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Laura Litzan, City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
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Debbie McCabe, Secretary
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