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
May 21, 2007 – 8:30 a.m.
Chairman Minozzi called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Councilors were present.
Also Present: A. William Moss, City Manager
Bill Harrison, Finance Director
Rony Joel, Public Works Director
Steven Olmsted, Community Development Director
Dana Souza, Parks and Recreation Director
Mike Murphy, Fire Chief
Chris Byrne, Deputy Fire Chief
Roger Reinke, Police Chief
Lisa Douglass, Public Information Coordinator
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Other interested citizens and visitors
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Minozzi led the pledge of allegiance.
BUSINESS
(A) DISCUSSION – Five Year Capital Improvement Program.
The City Manager introduced the Five-year Capital Improvement Program and suggested that City Council first consider alternatives in light of the property tax reform under consideration by the Florida Legislature. He referred to his memorandum to City Council dated May 14, 2007 on the same subject.
Following discussion, City Council agreed to consider the implementation of a Public Service Tax and a Fire Assessment in order to diversify sources of revenue and to provide for a reduction in the property tax. Council asked that an ordinance be prepared for consideration.
City Finance Director, Bill Harrison presented an overview of the revenues and expenditures for the Five-year Capital Improvement Program. Rony Joel then presented General Fund Capital Improvements associated with Public Works. He was followed by a presentation from Dana Souza regarding the Parks and Recreation Program. Rony Joel then proceeded to present the Five-year Capital Improvement Program for Water and Wastewater Utilities.
During discussion and deliberation of the Capital Improvement Program, City Council reached consensus on the following:
· Agreed to install decorative streetlights funded by the Electric Franchise Fee along South Collier Boulevard from Winterberry Drive to Collier Court.
· Ask the City Manager to develop policies for future staging areas for consideration at a future Council meeting.
· Agreed to consider possible revenue sources that may be dedicated specifically for bridge repair and replacement.
· Agreed with a recommendation of the Public Works Director to reduce the scope of the North Collier Boulevard Project by eliminating the section between Elkcam Circle and Rose Court and to eliminate pavers at driveways to the extent that such improvements cannot be funded by grants.
· Agreed to incorporate the construction of additional pavement width for bike paths along the main corridors of the STRP with funding to be derived through the Utility Rate Base by extending the previously approved 8% increase to finance resurfacing of streets associated with the STRP.
· Agreed to provide $80,000 to replace two clay courts at the Racquet Center and to consider ways of funding two additional courts for a total cost of approximately $150,000.
· Agreed to consider the issue of the development of neighborhood parks at a future date.
· Agreed to consider an ordinance to require condominiums adjacent to reuse water lines to connect to the lines. The capital cost would be recovered by charging the potable water rate for two years following connection to the reuse lines.
· Agreed to authorize extension of the reuse water line along South Collier Boulevard from Winterberry Drive to Collier Court.
· Agreed to consider acceleration of the Septic Tank Replacement Program by advancing the Copperfield/Goldenrod Assessment Areas and the Estates Assessment Areas. Such approval would be considered at a future City Council meeting. Anticipated construction cost reductions are in excess of $2 million for each district.
· Agreed to fund one staff member for the Utility Asset Management Program.
· Agreed to sell the vacant lot on North Barfield Drive adjacent to the Sheriff’s Substation and attempt to acquire the property for sale at the intersection of North Collier Boulevard and North Barfield Drive.
· Agreed to adjust funding to provide for a Project Manager for Parks and Recreation Capital Projects.
City Council discussed the proposed millage rate for the FY08 Budget. MOTION by Councilor Tucker to authorize the City Manager to set a tentative millage rate sufficient to raise ad valorem revenue equivalent to the amount received in FY07 with an additional 3% plus COLA, plus revenues for unrestricted reserves. Second by Chairman Minozzi. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
At 4:00 p.m. City Council considered the following business items.
(B) DISCUSSION – Grant of Easement at Marco Lakes to Collier.
(Editorial History: On April 9, 2007 City Council authorized execution of an Easement Agreement to Collier County in exchange for the payment of $967,000. When the Agreement was presented by County staff to the Board of County Commissioners, the Commissioners did not approve the payment and asked staff to seek concurrence from City Council to waive the $967,000 fee.)
Representing the Collier County Board of Commissioners, Mr. Norm Feder, Administrator of the County’s Transportation Division, requested that City Council waive the $967,000 payment for the easement to Collier County for property at the Marco Lakes site at the intersection of CR 951 and US 41.
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to reject the request of the County to waive the payment of $967,000 for the easement. Second by Councilor Forcht. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(C) RESOLUTION – Approval of Bank Line of Credit.
(Editorial History: This matter is for City Council to consider approval of a not-to-exceed $20 million line of credit with Bank of America to reimburse funds expended for the Septic Tank Replacement Program and to fund continued construction in 2007. City Council has approved a bond resolution for each assessment area in the Septic Tank Replacement Program.)
Finance Director Bill Harrison, read, by title only, the Resolution Authorizing a $20 Million Non-Revolving Line of Credit with Bank of America.
Public Comment
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588, Heights Court, questioned the risks of getting a line of credit.
Mr. Ken Honecker, 632 Dorando Court, asked whether the line of credit can be increased.
MOTION by Councilor DiSciullo to approve the Resolution Authorizing a $20 Million Line of Credit with Bank of America. Second by Vice-Chair Trotter. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(D) DISCUSSION – Report from City Attorney Selection Committee.
(Editorial History: Following notice by Rich Yovanovich that his firm no longer desired to provide City Attorney services, City Council agreed to form a City Attorney Selection Committee. Committee members are Glenn Tucker, Rich Yovanovich, Craig Woodward, Roger Reinke, and Bill Moss. The Committee developed and advertised a Request for Letters of Interest Packet and sought expressions of interest from firms that may wish to be considered for the provision of City Attorney services to the City. Submittals were received from: Patrick H. Neale of Marco Island; Roetzel & Andress of Naples; Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur of Naples and Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Pastoriza, Cole & Boniske of Broward,
Miami Dade.)
Councilor Tucker updated City Council on the status of the selection of the City Attorney.
(E) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract – Beach Access Construction – Madeira.
(Editorial History: This project was advertised for bidding on April 1, 2007 and bids were opened on April 30, 2007. At the May 7, 2007 City Council meeting, the Parks and Recreation Department recommended awarding a contract to Norstar Construction, Inc. in the amount of $252,655. Following discussion, Council directed staff to reduce the cost so the project was within budget.)
MOTION by Councilor DiSciullo to award the contract for the Beach Access Construction Project to Norstar Construction, Inc. in the amount of $190,785. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Councilor Tucker opposed.
(F) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract – East Winterberry Bridge.
(Editorial History: This project was advertised on March 6, 2007 and bids were opened April 27, 2007. The City received five (5) bids and staff recommends that City Council award contract to Thomas Marine Construction, Inc.)
Public Comment
Mr. John Owshanik, 766 Plantation Court, questioned if there is a penalty clause for the delay in the project.
MOTION by Councilor Kiester to award contract to Thomas Marine Construction, Inc. for the construction of the East Winterberry Bridge for a not-to-exceed amount of $4,990,973.10 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(G) DISCUSSION – Award of Contract – Engineering Services for East Winterberry Bridge.
(Editorial History: City Council is asked to consider an award of contract for the engineering services during construction of the East Winterberry Bridge Replacement Project. TBE Group was the design engineer. It is recommended that the design firm be retained for construction engineering services. Staff has negotiated a scope of work and a not-to-exceed budget of $310,920.)
MOTION by Councilor Kiester to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with TBE Group for the Engineering Services during Construction of the East Winterberry Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $310,920. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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Michael F. Minozzi, Jr., Chairman
Date: ________________________
ATTEST:
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Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Date: ________________________
PREPARED BY:
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Debbie McCabe, Secretary
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