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 – January 22, 2008 – 5:30 p.m.
Chairman Minozzi called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Councilors present, except for Councilor Forcht who was absent.
Also Present:
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
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Bruce Fiol, Marco Presbyterian Church, provided the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilor DiSciullo to approve agenda. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(A) Council Minutes for January 7, 2008 (Regular Meeting)
(B) Ratification of Police Officer Collective Bargaining Agreement
(C) Bridge Engineering Services Contracts
(D) Appointment to Beach Advisory Committee
MOTION by Councilor Popoff to approve and adopt the consent agenda, amended to remove items 4(A) and 4(B) to be heard separately. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
(A) Council Minutes for January 7, 2008 (Regular Meeting)
Councilor Kiester requested an amendment to Page 4 to correct the name of the advisory committee from “Vacation Rental Committee” to “Rental Housing Committee”.
MOTION by Councilor Kiester to approve minutes as corrected. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
(B) Ratification of Police Officer Collective Bargaining Agreement
Public Comment
Mr. Bill Sneddon, 921 Beaver Court, thanked the police department for their dedication.
MOTION by Councilor Popoff to ratify the Police Officers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement. Second by Vice-Chair Trotter. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
PRESENTATIONS
(A) Jr. NBA All-Region Player Award
(Editorial History: The Parks and Recreation Department has developed a Jr. NBA Basketball Program for Marco Island youth and 30 players participated in the program. The Jr. NBA Program is sanctioned by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and approximately 830,000 boys and girls participate in the program world-wide. One of Marco Island players, Alex Proehl, has been selected as an All-Region player for the 2007-2008 season.)
On behalf of City Council, Chairman Minozzi presented the award to Alex Proehl.
(B) Proclamation – Commendation for Service – Mr. Jim Curran
(Editorial History: Jim Curran has resigned from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee after four years of service. The City Council would like to recognize him for his efforts to improve the quality of life for Marco Island residents and for helping to provide recreation services to the City during his service on the YMCA Board of Directors.)
On behalf of City Council, Chairman Minozzi presented the proclamation to Mr. Jim Curran.
(C) City Manager’s Follow-up
(Editorial History: In an effort to assist City Council in disseminating accurate information, the City Manager will provide correct information and/or clarification of information utilizing verbatim transcripts whenever warranted.)
This item is for informational purposes. No action by Council was taken.
BUSINESS
(A) PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION – PUD-04-01 – Kris A. Dane, President of Maritime Venture I, Inc., as agent for Calusa Island Yacht Club and Marina, is requesting a PUD Master Plan Map Change and Text Change to Section 10 “Goodland Marina Development Area” in order to allow a 45 unit hotel and/or boatel; to increase the maximum permitted heights of structure other than covered rack and enclosed boat storage structures from 35 feet to 40 feet; to provide for accessory restaurant, clubhouse, and dining uses; to provide for pedestrian access;
to provide for boat ramp and boat trailer access and parking; and to provide various changes to the required development regulations in Section 10. The Calusa Island Yacht Club and Marina contains approximately 15.83 acres and is located south of and adjacent to S.R. 92-A in Sections 13 and 24, Township 52 South, Range 26 East, City of Marco Island.
(Editorial History: The Calusa Island Yacht Club and Marina is requesting amendment to the Goodland Marina Development Plan within the Marco Shores Planned Unit Development to allow for an increase in the number of covered rack boat storage spaces, a five foot increase in the permitted building height from 35 feet to 40 feet, and other changes at the Calusa Island Yacht Club and Marina. The Calusa Island Yacht Club and Marina were originally approved as part of the Deltona Settlement Agreement pursuant to Collier County Ordinance 84-42.The Planning Board voted 6-0 to approve the proposed changes.)
Mr. Bill Harrison read, by title only, the Ordinance related to PUD-04-01, amending the Goodland Marina Development area of the Marco Shores Planned Unit Development.
All councilors made their exparte disclosures; all witnesses were sworn in by the City Clerk.
On behalf of the Petitioner, Kris A. Dane, P.E., Managing Director of the Calusa Island Yacht Club and Marina, presented the petition and responded to Council’s questions.
Public Comment
Representing the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and signatories of the Development Settlement Agreement, Ms. Nicole Ryan spoke in support of the project.
MOTION by Councilor DiSciullo to Adopt on First Reading the Ordinance Related to PUD-04-01 amending the Goodland Marina Development area of the Marco Shores Planned Unit Development. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
(B) RESOLUTION – A Resolution Supporting Application of a Variance from Phase III Irrigation Restrictions.
(Editorial History: On January 7, 2008, City Council received a presentation from staff regarding mandatory Phase III irrigation restrictions imposed by the South Florida Water Mangement District (SFWMD) effective January 15, 2008.)
Finance Director Bill Harrison read, by title only, the Resolution Supporting an Application for a Variance from Phase III Irrigation Restrictions for the period of April 15, 2008 to July 15, 2008
Public Comment
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to Approve the Resolution Supporting an Application for a Variance from Phase III Irrigation Restrictions for the period of April 15, 2008 to July 15, 2008. Second by Councilor DiSciullo. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Mr. Richard Schoen, 1815 Woodbine Court, commented that January 8, 2008 was the day that individuals needed to be hooked to the sewer system and asked what enforcement action will be taken.
Mr. Ken Honecker, 632 Dorando Court, commented that traffic on Collier Boulevard seems to be moving faster than posted speeds.
Mr. Bob Brown, 473 West Joy Circle, expressed concern about the lift station on Joy Circle under construction.
Dr. Fay Biles, 1588 Heights Court, asked about a sewer pipe break in Hideaway Beach.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Vice-Chair Trotter commented on the corrections to misinformation issued in the City Manager’s follow up.
Councilor Tucker reiterated that reuse water rates were increased to offset the rate inequities between reuse users and potable water users.
Councilor DiSciullo questioned whether potable water is being used at the Joy Circle lift station.
FUTURE AGENDA
Councilor Tucker reminded Council that appointments to the various County advisory boards will need to be filled by the new Councilors.
Councilor DiSciullo requested a presentation on the Collier Boulevard project from the public works department.
Councilor DiSciullo requested an update on changes to the Land Development Code.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
(signature page to follow)
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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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