City of Marco Island Florida
City Council Minutes
Chairman: Michael F. Minozzi Jr.
City Council: Terri DiSciullo, Ted Forcht, Chuck Kiester,
Robert J. Popoff, William D. Trotter, E. Glenn Tucker
Special-Called Meeting – December 3, 2007 – 3:00 p.m.
Chairman Minozzi called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Councilors present.
Also Present:
Anthony L. Shoemaker, Interim City Manager
Alan Gabriel, City Attorney
Bill Harrison, Finance Director
Rony Joel, Public Works Director
Roger Reinke, Police Chief
Michael Murphy, Fire Chief
Dana Souza, Parks and Recreation Director
Lisa Douglass, Public Information Coordinator
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Other interested citizens and visitors
PRESENTATIONS
(A) Employee Longevity Awards
On behalf of City Council, Chairman Minozzi presented Longevity Awards to the following employees:
Lee Crane, Firefighter 5 years (absent)
Linda Guerrero, Detective 5 years
Ray Ulloa, Firefighter 5 years
Gary Konicek, Building Inspector 5 years
Dana Souza, Parks & Recreation Director 5 years
(B) Employee of the Month, December 2007
On behalf of City Council, Chairman Minozzi presented the Employee of the Month Award for December 2007 to Karen Twilla.
BUSINESS
(A) RESOLUTION – A Resolution to Support Application to Collier County to Fund Additional T-groins for Hideaway Beach.
(Editorial History: In 2004, City Council approved ordinances creating the Hideaway Beach Tax District and directed that a public referendum of eligible voters in the Hideaway Beach neighborhood be held to approve limited general obligation bonds for beach renourishement. By interlocal agreement between the City of Marco Island and Collier County, the County agreed to use Tourist Development Tax funds to pay for permanent T-groins along Hideaway Beach to protect the beach from continued erosion; the new Hideaway Beach Tax District would pay for the sand for renourishment of the beach.)
MOTION by Councilor DiSciullo to approve the Resolution supporting application to Collier County for additional T-groins for Hideaway Beach. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Trotter to approve the Emergency Services contract with Humiston & Moore. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(B) RESOLUTION – Application for Community Development Block Grant for Sidewalks – Marco Highlands.
(Editorial History: Collier County, Housing and Human Services Department, has informed the City of Marco Island that the City may potentially be eligible to receive approximately $75,000 in Community Development block Grant funding for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.)
Interim City Manager Tony Shoemaker read, by title only, the resolution to approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for funding to Collier County for Potential U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funding.
MOTION by Councilor Kiester to approve Resolution of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for funding to Collier County for Potential U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding in 2008-2009. Second by Councilor Forcht. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(C) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract for Elkcam Circle Outfall Construction.
(Editorial History: The City is replacing approximately 386 linear feet of existing storm sewer that has failed from the east right-of-way line on East Elkcam Circle to the outfall in the Cedar Waterway, along the utility easement between the fire training facility and Cedar Bay Marina. On October 21, 2007 construction plans were advertised for bids. Bids were opened on November 13, 2007.)
MOTION by Councilor Popoff to award a contract to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. for the construction of Elkcam Circle Outfall Project for a not to exceed amount of $168,435.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Second by Vice-Chair Trotter. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Councilor Forcht opposed.
(D) DISCUSSION – Acquisition of Property at 773 East Elkcam Circle.
(Editorial History: The subject property is adjacent to the North Utility Facility. Staff has been developing a plan to present to Council regarding the location of the Collection and Distribution facilities at the South Plant adjacent to Mackle Park. The facilities would include a building to house equipment and material inventory, 14 person staff, and an area to maintain an inventory of spare pipe. With this lot availability, the facility could be incorporated into the North Plant in a commercial zoning district rather than create additional traffic and activity at the South Plant, which may intrude upon the adjacent residential areas.)
Public Comment
Mr. Richard McInnis, 741 Holly Court, commented on the design changes to the treatment plant and the need for public input.
Mr. Joe Rauch, 801 South Collier Boulevard, doubts that the property is worth a million dollars and questioned the details of the Capital program.
Mr. Bill McMullan, 1250 North Collier Boulevard, questioned the estimated cost of the property at a million dollars.
Mr. Butch Neylon, 764 Hernando Drive, believes the property is nice to have, but not necessary.
MOTION by Councilor Forcht to authorize appraisals for property located at 773 East Elkcam Circle. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(E) DISCUSSION – Interview and Selection of City Manager Executive Search Firm.
(Editorial History: On October 29, 2007 City Council tentatively agreed to retain the services of an executive search firm that specializes in recruitment of local government management positions and agreed to consider proposals from two firms with recent experience in Florida. On November 5, 2007 City Council reviewed proposals submitted by the Mercer Group and Colin Baenziger and Associates and agreed to invite the principle recruiter from each firm for a presentation and interview.)
Mr. Colin Baenziger, representing Colin Baenziger and Associates, and Mr. Tom Freijo, representing The Mercer Group, presented proposals to City Council and responded to questions.
Public Comment
Mr. Herman Diebler, 761 Plantation Court, suggested that the next city manager should understand the requirements of a boating community.
Mr. Richard McInnis, 741 Holly Court, feels knowledge of Florida State law is important.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Trotter to authorize the Chairman to execute a contract for executive search services with The Mercer Group. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED 4-3. Councilor Forcht, Councilor Keister and Councilor Tucker opposed.
(F) DISCUSSION – Project Greenscape – Landscape Contractor Registration / Certificate.
(Editorial History: On October 1, 2007, City Council considered and discussed the possibility of implementation of a landscape contractor certification and registration program that would require registration of landscape professionals with the City of Marco Island. On October 15, 2007, City Council agreed to bring this item back for discussion.)
This item was continued to the next meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m.
(G) DISCUSSION – Amendment to Parks Rules.
(Editorial History: City Council requested the City Attorney review the Parks and Recreation Rules Ordinance after residents questioned the constitutionality of restricting/prohibiting the distribution of political flyers/materials at City parks. City Council discussed this issue on October 1, 2007.)
This item was deferred to a future meeting.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
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Michael F. Minozzi, Jr., Chairman
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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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