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
Special-Called Meeting – October 9, 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
Rony Joel, Public Works Director
Bill Harrison, Finance Director
Michael Murphy, Fire Chief
Roger Reinke, Police Chief
Lisa Douglass, Public Information Coordinator
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Other interested citizens and visitors
BUSINESS
(A) RESOLUTIONS – Urban County Cooperation Agreement
(Editorial History: In both 2000 and 2003, the City of Marco Island, the City of Naples, and Collier County approved three-year agreements for the management of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Under the terms of this agreement, Collier County assumes the responsibility for management of the program and submits eligible projects to the Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department for funding. This agreement has served the City well, with funds received several years ago for an eligible project to upgrade the storm drainage system on Tallwood Street.)
City Manager Bill Moss read, by title only, the Resolution to Reaffirm Participation with Collier County Under an Amended “Urban County Cooperation Agreement” for Fiscal Years 2007 Through 2009.
MOTION by Councilor Minozzi to approve the Resolution to Reaffirm Participation with Collier County Under an Amended “Urban County Cooperation Agreement.” Second by Vice-Chair Tucker. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(B) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract – Leland Way and Sandhill Street Shared Use Pathway
(Editorial History: City Council is asked to consider an award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder for the construction of a shared use pathway from San Marco Road down Sandhill Street, turning on Leland Way and ending on Andalusia Terrace.)
MOTION by Chairwoman DiSciullo to award a contract to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. for the construction of the Leland Way and Sandhill Street Shared Use Pathway in the amount of $312,737.76, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(C) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract – North Collier Boulevard Phase 3 – Mill and Overlay from Rose Court to S.S. Jolley Bridge
(Editorial History: City Council is asked to consider an award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder for North Collier Boulevard – Phase 3, the milling and overlaying of the existing pavement from Rose Court to the S.S. Jolley Bridge.)
MOTION by Chairwoman DiSciullo to award a contract to Better Roads, Inc. for the construction of the North Collier Boulevard Phase 3 – Mill and Overlay Project for $528,692 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(D) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract – Water Main Improvements for Winterberry Drive, South Barfield and Ludlow Road.
(Editorial History: City Council is asked to consider an award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder for the Water Main Improvements for Winterberry Drive, South Barfield Drive and Ludlow Road.)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Roger Hall, 1260 Osprey Court, commented that real estate sales are down and the island is suffering from construction.
MOTION by Councilor Minozzi to award contract to Master Excavators, Inc. for the construction of the Water Main Improvement Project for $997,210 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Second by Chairwoman DiSciullo. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(E) DISCUSSION – Sewer Assessment Cost
(Editorial History: The purpose of this Special-Called Meeting is to discuss the costs and funding sources for the Septic Tank Replacement Program (STRP). This topic was discussed during the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Workshop Meeting of May 9, 2006.)
Mr. Robert Ori, President of Public Resources Management Group, Inc., reviewed for Council several alternatives to raise revenue for the STRP from sources other than assessments to property owners in the sewer assessment districts.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Kjell Pettersen, 350 Rockhill Court, recalled for Council the history of the purchase of the utilities from Florida Water Service (FWS).
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court, questioned what happens when current lines break.
Mr. Ken Honecker, 632 Dorando Court, felt the reduction is fairer to the new customers.
Mr. Roger Hall, 1260 Osprey Court, questioned whether new customers are paying for replacement of existing pipes, and whether the planned improvements to the water plant will be over capacity.
Mr. Charles Murray, 1620 Begonia Court, questioned whether the rates would ever go down.
Among the policy options discussed, City Council agreed to consider an increase in water and wastewater capital facilities fees, while reducing the “capacity cost” to the proposed wastewater capital facilities fee. Council also agreed to remove the street resurfacing cost component of the “construction” portion of the sewer assessment in order to reduce the construction cost component of the assessment while allowing all utility customers to share the cost through an 8% increase in the utility rate in 2% increments over four years.
MOTION by Councilor Kiester to increase the utility base for water and wastewater to 2% a year for 4 years. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
MOTION by Councilor Popoff to remove the street resurfacing component from the assessment. Second by Councilor Kiester. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
MOTION by Councilor Kiester to consider increasing sewer impact fees to $4,610 and reduce the capacity cost accordingly. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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Terri DiSciullo, Council Chairwoman
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PREPARED BY AND ATTEST:
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Laura Litzan, City Clerk
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