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 – February 4, 2008 – 5:30 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
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Kyle Bennett, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, provided the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to approve agenda, amended to defer Item 6(F) to a future meeting. Second by Councilor Forcht. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(A) Council Minutes for January 22, 2008 (Regular Meeting)
(B) Award of Contract – Winterberry Park Restrooms
(C) Award of Contract – Reuse System Upgrade
(D) Award of Contract – Reuse Line Extension
MOTION by Councilor Kiester to approve and adopt the consent agenda, amended to remove Items B and D to be heard separately. Second by Councilor Forcht. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(B) Award of Contract – Winterberry Park Restrooms
(Editorial History: This project was advertised for bidding on December 23, 2007. A pre-bid meeting was held on January 8, 2008 and bids were opened on January 25, 2008. The City received four (4) bids for the project and the lowest most qualified bidder was Jim Duffy Construction, Inc. for the Winterberry Park Restroom Construction Project at Winterberry Park.)
MOTION by Councilor Popoff to award contract for the Winterberry Park Restroom Project to Jim Duffy Construction, Inc. for $125,872. Second by Councilor DiSciullo. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Councilor Forcht opposed.
(D) Award of Contract – Reuse Line Extension
(Editorial History: On May 21, 2007 City Council approved the extension on the reuse line along Collier Boulevard, southbound to serve the condominiums along Collier Boulevard to Collier Court. The pipe will be installed on the east side of South Collier Boulevard and work will be undertaken in the City right of way. On November 19, 2007, the project was advertised for bids and bids were opened on December 27, 2007.)
MOTION by Councilor Popoff to award a contract to Eli Contracting for the construction of the reuse line extension for a cost of $777,826.30 and authorize the City Manager to enter into the contract with the stipulation that construction staging will not occur at the South Water Treatment Facility. Second by Councilor DiSciullo. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
PRESENTATIONS
(A) Employee of the Month, February 2008
On behalf of City Council, Chairman Minozzi presented the “Employee of the Month” award for February 2008 to Lois Gunter.
BUSINESS
(A) PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE – SECOND READING – 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 structures other than covered rack and enclosed boat storage structures from 35 feet to 40 feet; to provide for accessory restaurant, bar, 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: City Council heard this item on first reading at the January 22, 2008, and voted 6-0 for approval. 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.)
Interim City Manager Tony Shoemaker 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. There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to Adopt on Second 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 7-0.
(B) PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE – FIRST READING – Petition Number PDA-07-01, Donald A. Pickworth, representing Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors, LLC, is requesting a Planned Unit Development amendment to Ordinance Number 01-14 “Marco Beach Resort PUD” (A.K.A. Marriott Hotel) by amending Section 4.1B thereof to authorize emergency generators, stand-by water chillers, and related structures and equipment as accessory uses to be constructed and located in accordance with the development plan attached hereto, for property located at 400
South Collier Boulevard, in Sections 17 and 18, Township 52 South, Range 26 East, City of Marco Island.
(Editorial History: The Planning Board heard this item on January 18, 2008 and voted unanimously 6 to 0 to approve the proposed changes to Section One of the Marco Beach Resort Planned Unit Development. Approval was conditioned upon the petitioner exercising the generators between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., or between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.)
Interim City Manager Tony Shoemaker read, by title only, the Ordinance relating to Petition Number PDA07-01.
All Councilors made their exparte disclosures; all witnesses were sworn in by the City Clerk.
Public Comment
Mr. Ken Honecker, 632 Dorando Court, questioned how the proposed “chillers” would work.
Representing the Petitioner, Mr. Will Sneed, Sr. Project Manager, responded to Mr. Honecker and other questions of Council related to the construction.
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to Adopt the Ordinance on First Reading relating to Petition Number PDA-07-01. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(C) PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE – FIRST READING – An Ordinance Amending the Marco Island Comprehensive Plan, Originally Adopted by Ordinance 01-02, As Amended, to Incorporate Amendments Necessary to Provide for School Concurrency.
(Editorial History: City Council has adopted Part I of the Comprehensive Plan. As Part II of the plan, City Council is asked to adopt amendments to the School Concurrency to require adequate school facilities to be available prior to or concurrent with the student impact from new residential development as necessary to meet legislative requirements.)
Interim City Manager Tony Shoemaker read, by title only, the Ordinance to Amending the Marco Island Comprehensive Plan to Incorporate Amendments Necessary to Provide for School Concurrency.
Public Comment
Representing the Collier County School Board, Ms. Amy Taylor, responded to Council’s questions.
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to Adopt the Ordinance on First Reading Amending the Marco Island Comprehensive Plan to Incorporate Amendments Necessary to Provide for School Concurrency. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(D) RESOLUTION – Amendments to Construction Loan Agreements for State Revolving Loan Funds.
(Editorial History: By prior action, City Council has approved application to the State Revolving Loan Fund to finance sewer construction for West Winterberry, North Barfield and North Marco.)
Interim City Manager Tony Shoemaker read, by title only, the Resolution Amending Construction Loan Agreements for State Revolving Loan Funds. There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilor Forcht to Approve the Resolution Amending Construction Loan Agreements for State Revolving Loan Funds. Second by Councilor Popoff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
(E) RESOLUTION – A Resolution Urging the Florida Legislature to Support the Florida League of Cities Key Issues During the 2008 Legislative Session.
(Editorial History: Florida League of Cities is asking for support to enhance the Florida Legislature’s awareness of issues important to Florida cities.)
Interim City Manager Tony Shoemaker read, by title only, the Resolution Urging the Florida Legislature to Support the Florida League of Cities Key Issues during the 2008 Legislative Session. There was no public comment
MOTION by Councilor Tucker to Approve the Resolution Urging the Florida Legislature to Support the Florida League of Cities Key Issues during the 2008 Legislative Session. Second by Councilor DiSciullo. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Councilor Kiester opposed.
(F) DISCUSSION – Acquisition of Vacant Land at 773 East Elkcam Circle.
This item was deferred to a future meeting.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Mr. Ken Honecker, 632 Dorando Court, questioned the status of the rate study.
Mr. John DeFalco, 190 Hollyhock Court, questioned the “focus group” being convened by the state regarding the Toll Feasibility Study.
Ms. Linda McCune, 1594 Shores Court, asked about numbers contained in the rate study.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman Minozzi commented on the “focus groups” being convened by the organization conducting the toll feasibility study and encouraged residents to volunteer.
Councilor Forcht commented about trucks stopping on Collier Boulevard without engaging proper procedures for stopping.
FUTURE AGENDA
Chairman Minozzi advised Council that the Restaurant Association has asked that Council consider adding street lights on Bald Eagle Drive along the roadway in the commercial district.
Councilor DiSciullo reminded Council of her prior request for staff presentations on Parks and Recreation and Collier Boulevard renovations.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:38 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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