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
Regular Meeting – May 7, 2007 – 5:30 p.m.
Chairman Minozzi called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Councilors present, except Councilor Trotter who was absent.
Also Present:
A. William Moss, City Manager
Richard Yovanovich, City Attorney
Bill Harrison, Finance Director
Rony Joel, Public Works Director
Steve Olmsted, Community Development Director
Dana Souza, Parks and Recreation Director
Michael Murphy, Fire Chief
Thom Carr, Police Captain
Lisa Douglass, Public Information Coordinator
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Other interested citizens and visitors
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend E. Neal Hunt, United Church of Marco Island, provided the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to approve agenda. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
4(A) Council Minutes for April 23, 2007 (Regular Meeting)
4(B) Appointment to Beach Advisory Committee
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to approve and adopt the consent agenda. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
PRESENTATIONS
5(A) National Missing Children’s Day
(Editorial History: May 25, 2007 has been designated as National Missing Children’s Day by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The Collier County Chapter will join City and County law enforcement professionals and volunteers at the Coastland Mall on that date to provide safety brochures and free Child ID and fingerprinting to families in our community, as part of their continuing efforts to prevent abduction and sexual exploitation of children.)
On behalf of City Council, Chairman Minozzi presented the Proclamation for “National Missing Children’s Day” to Ms. Kathleen Curatolo, Executive Director for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
5(B) Employee of the Month of May
On behalf of City Council, Chairman Minozzi presented the “Employee of the Month” award to Fran Patterson.
BUSINESS
6(A) ORDINANCE – First Reading – An Ordinance to Amend the Pension Plan Boards.
(Editorial History: On April 3, 2006, City Council approved Ordinance 06-02, providing for the two Council appointees to the Firefighters’ Pension Board to also serve on the Police Officers’ Pension Board. The City Council appointed City Clerk Laura Litzan and the citizen that Council had previously appointed to the Firefighters’ Pension Board. This action was submitted to the Florida Division of Retirement and that agency held that having individuals serve on two boards violated the dual office holding prohibition of state law. The new ordinance provides that the City Clerk, as part of the duties of the position, will serve on both boards.)
City Manager Bill Moss read, by title only, the Ordinance to Amend the Pension Plan Boards.
Public Comment
None
MOTION by Councilor DiSciullo to adopt on First Reading the Ordinance to Amend the Pension Plan Boards. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
6(B) RESOLUTION – Public Hearing – Increase Reclaimed Water Rates.
(Editorial History: City Council directed that the new rate for reclaimed water be at a rate equal to 40% of the rate of potable water, currently $3.08 per 1,000 gallons. On April 9, 2007, City Council discussed the proposed rate schedule and agreed to schedule a public hearing for approval of the new rates for reclaimed water. The new rate schedule provides for an increase to a rate equal to 30% of potable water on January 1, 2008 and a further increase to 40% of potable water on January 1, 2009. Customers with properly permitted privately-owned lakes would continue at a rate equal to 30% of the rate of potable water. In addition, raw water is priced at a rate equal to 30% of the rate
of potable water, effective January 1, 2008.)
City Manager Bill Moss read, by title only, the Resolution to Increase Reclaimed Water Rates.
Public Comment
None
MOTION by Councilor Forcht to approve the Resolution to Increase Reclaimed Water Rates. Second by Councilor Kiester. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
6(C) RESOLUTION – A Resolution to Urge Funding of the S.S. Judge Jolley Bridge Without the Imposition of Tolls.
(Editorial History: On April 23, 2007 City Council directed that a resolution be prepared expressing opposition to the imposition of tolls to fund the construction of the bridge.)
City Manager Bill Moss read, by title only, the Resolution to Urge Funding of the S.S. Judge Jolley Bridge Without the Imposition of Tolls.
Public Comment
None
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to approve the Resolution to Urge Funding of the S.S. Judge Jolley Bridge without the Imposition of Tolls. Second by Councilor Forcht. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Chairman Minozzi opposed.
6(D) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract – Water Main Piping Modifications at SR 951 and US 41.
(Editorial History: Currently there is a 12 inch and a 14 inch asbestos concrete pipe under the 951/41 intersection that carries raw water from the Marco Lakes to Marco Island. The pipe dimensions create a restriction to the flow of water and pose a risk of failure due to the constant impact of traffic. At one time, the pipe was in the right-of-way and it is now beneath the roadway. The Utility Master Plan recommended the replacement with 38 feet of HDPE pipe via open cut and 1,239 feet of HDPE pipe using horizontal directional drilling. The Akerman Construction Company is currently under contract with Collier County for construction near this location and has agreed to perform the above
work under the Collier County Contract 06-3996R rates.)
MOTION by Chairman Minozzi to award contract to Akerman Construction Company, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the Water Main Piping Modifications with Akerman Construction for $788,325.50. Second by Vice-Chair Trotter. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Councilor Tucker opposed.
6(E) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract – Beach Access Construction - Madeira.
(Editorial History: City Council appropriated $200,000 in the FY08 Budget for the beach access project. The project was advertised for bidding on April 1, 2007 and bids were opened on April 30, 2007.)
MOTION by Councilor DiSciullo to award the Contract for the Beach Access Construction Project to Norstar Construction, Inc, in the amount of $252,605 and authorize the use of Capital Project Contingency Funds in the amount of $50,381. Council discussion continued following the motion.
MOTION by Councilor DiSciullo to postpone award of contract until the Capital Improvement Project Workshop on May 21, 2007. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Mr. Ken Honecker, 632 Dorando Court, commented that rental houses are violating the City’s noise ordinance. He believes this issue will get worse and would like this problem addressed.
Dr. Fay Biles, 1558 Heights Court, commented on problems with short-term rental houses.
Ms. Karen Salvi, 810 Newell Terrace, suggested that a 30-day minimum would eliminate the problems associated with short-term rentals houses.
Ms. Beverly Trotter, 824 Caribbean Court, thinks that making an ordinance to prohibit rentals of less than 30 days would be difficult for families to afford.
Mr. Paul Pransky, 595 Goldcoast Court, is concerned about the boat traffic disregarding the “No Wake” requirements in the North Barfield/Antilles Court waterway. He suggests a “No Wake” sign be put in this area.
Mr. Phil Kostelnik, 121 Channel Court, commented that condominiums and hotels on the beach can be rented for less than 30 days. He agrees a 30-day minimum is necessary on short-term rental houses.
Ms. Peggy Vitale, 840 Newell Terrace, commented on the impact short-term rental houses have on neighborhoods.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION
Councilor Tucker confirmed that the Capital Improvement Project Workshop is also a special-called meeting.
Councilor Forcht commented on an “odor” coming from the Bald Eagle Drive area.
Councilor Forcht confirmed that the Collier Boulevard project will be completed in December 2007.
Councilor DiSciullo mentioned that there will be “operating” budget issues that need to be addressed during the “capital” budget discussion at the Capital Improvement Project Workshop.
Councilor DiSciullo suggested Council hold a joint workshop with the County and suggest topics for discussion prior to the meeting.
Councilor DiSciullo advised Council that she has contacted our state representatives to discuss voter approved taxation.
Councilor DiSciullo requested feedback on whether to hold a community meeting regarding the referendum.
Chairman Minozzi commented on the change to the primary election that will result in all City elections being held by mail ballot.
FUTURE AGENDA
Several Councilors requested that short-term rentals be discussed.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 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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