Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMadeira Beach, FL · July 12, 2016
Minutes
THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Madeira Beach, Florida will meet at City Hall,
located at 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, Florida to discuss the agenda items of City
Business listed at the time indicated below.
I 6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016 COMMISSION CHAMBERS I
A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:02 P.M.
8. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER HODGES
C. ROLLCALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Travis Palladeno, Mayor
Housh Ghovaee, Vice Mayor
Terry Lister, Commissioner District 1
Nancy Hodges, Commissioner District 2
Elaine Poe, Commissioner District 3
STAFF PRESENT: Shane Crawford, City Manager (CM)
Thomas Trask, City Attorney (CA)
Aimee Servedio, City Clerk (CC)
Vince Tenaglia, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director (ACM/FD)
Dave Marsicano, Public Works/Marina Director (PW/MD)
Frank Desantis, Community Service Director/Building Official (CDS/BO)
Michelle Orton, Planning/Zoning Director (PZD)
Doug Andrews, Events and Recreation Director (ERD)
D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1.. BOC WORKSHOP APRIL 26, 2016
2. BOC REGULAR MEETING MAY10, 2016
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner lister and seconded by Commissioner Hodges.
ROUCALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................YES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................VES
Commissioner Poe...........................................VES
E. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
CM: Commissioner Poe had been asked to be excused at 7 pm due to family issue. Item J-1 be subtracted due to the
applicant withdrawing.
A motion to approve the amended agenda has been made by Commissioner Lister and seconded by Comm issioner Hodges.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................YES
Commissioner Hodges .....................................YES
Commissioner Poe...........................................YES
DAIS LOG REVIEW
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F. PUBLIC COMMENT- LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
Tom Whalley: Wants Church by the Sea to be able to use parking lot to generate revenue to replace old signs. Wants
digital signs allowed. Also wants short term rentals to be workshopped.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 4 APPOINTMENT
CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.2 (3) FILLING OF VACANCIES . ... A VACANCY OF THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
... SHALL BE FILLED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ITS OCCURRENCE BYA MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING MEMBERS OFTHE BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS.•• ANY PERSON SELECTED TO FILL SUCH A VACANCT SHALL POSSESS ALL THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
OF A COMMISSION MEMBER BY THIS CHARTER AND BY LAW...THE PERSON SELECTED TO FILLA VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER SHALL SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THE OFFICE.
CA: During the workshop they discussed briefly that Commissioner Shontz resigned and there's an obligation to replace
her in 30 days. She resigned June 14th• There was a ballot submitted to the Commission with 3 applicants. John Douthart,
Housh Ghovaee, and Joseph Fallah. After the tabulation form had been submitted, Mr. Ghovaee is in the lead.
Mayor: Praised Mr. Ghovaee's resume. Says he will be a major asset to this city.
CA: Wanted to verify tabulation form from the workshop were their own.
All Commissioners verified.
A motion to accept Housh Ghovaee as the Commissioner to District 4 has been made by Commissioner Hodges and
seconded by Commissioner Lister.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................YES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................VES
Commissioner Poe...........................................YES
At this time, the City Attorney swore Mr. Ghovaee into office
Commissioner Ghovaee: Wonderful honor. Thanked God for placing him in this wonderful city. Is here every day, and
is still in awe because of the wonderful leadership and people of this town. Thanked the Board of Commissioners for
the opportunity and promised to the residents that he would never let them down. Shontz gave life to this town that
he promises to try and fill those shoes best he can.
2. SELECTION OF VICE-MAYOR
CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE 4.4 - VICE-MAYOR; THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SHALL APPOINT A VICE-MAYOR AT ITS FIRST
REGULAR MEETING FOLLOWING THE ELECTION. THE TERM OF VICE-MAYOR SHALL BE FOR ONE (1) YEAR. THE VICE-MAYOR
SHALL ACT AS MAYOR DURING THE ABSENCE OR DISABILITY OF THE MAYOR. SHOULD THE VICE-MAYOR BE REQUIRED TO
ACT AS MAYOR FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS, HE/SHE SHALL RECEIVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR
RETROACTIVE TO THE DATE UPON WHICH HE/SHE ASSUMED THE MAYORAL DUTIES.
Mayor passed gavel to Commissioner Lister.
A motion to nominate Commissioner Ghovaee as Vice Mayor was made by Mayor Palledeno and seconded by
Commissioner Hodges.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................YES Commissioner Ghovaee..............................VES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................VES Mayor Palladeno ..................................YES
Commissioner Poe ...........................................VES
H. C0NTRAOS/AGREEMENTS
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1. AUTHORIZATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT #HL059 WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $350,000.
A motion for authorization of grant agreement #HL059 with Florida Department of Economic Opportunity in the amount
of $350,000 has been made by Commissioner Poe and seconded by Commissioner Hodges.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................VES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee ..............................YES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................VES
Commissioner Poe...........................................VES
2. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT.
A motion to approve an amendment to the traffic signal maintenance and compensation agreement was made by
Commissioner Lister and seconded by Commissioner Hodges
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................VES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee..............................YES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................VES Mayor Palladeno..................................VES
Commissioner Poe...........................................VES
3. APPROVAL FOR THE CITY TO MODIFY FEMA MITIGATION SUBGRANT AGREEMENT 1SFM-J2-08-62-02-272 WITH FDEM TO
REFLECT A BUDGET AND SCOPE OF WORK INCREASE, BOTH FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL.
A motion to modify FEMA mitigation sub grant agreement has been made by Commissioner Poe and seconded by
Commissioner Lister.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................VES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee.............................. VES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................YES Mayor Palladeno ..................................VES
Commissioner Poe...........................................VES
4. APPROVAL OF MADEIRA BEACH BUS SHELTER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
CM: Staff recommendations for approval
A motion to approve the Madeira Beach bus shelter maintenance agreement was made by Commissioner Lister and
seconded by Commissioner Hodges.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................VES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee..............................YES
Commissioner Hodges .....................................VES Mayor Palladeno..................................YES
Commissioner Poe ...........................................YES
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE APPLICATION #2016.05*
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE APPLICATION #2016.05 FOR A 2COP LICENSE (BEER AND WINE
ONLY/SALE BY THE DRINK FOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES AND PACKAGE SALES IN SEALED CONTAINERS) ON A WATER
TAXI BOAT WHOSE PLACE OF BUSINESS IS LOCATED AT 170 JOHN'S PASS BOARDWALK.
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• Removed from agenda
2. ORDINANCE 2016-06*
A FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING SECTION 86-29 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, APPLICABILITY, AUTHORITY,
APPLICATION PROCESS, REVIEW, FINDINGS AND DECISION, CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND APPEAL PROCEDURES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
*Contingent on recommendation from Planning Commission on July ll, 2016 Meeting.
CM: Unanimously voted on by the planning commission.
CA: Treasure Island has the same kind of policy in place.
PZD: Must provide information on why they're requesting the variance.
CM: The way this will be handled is by gathering all of the appropriate department heads and discuss.
A motion has been made to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2016-06 by Commissioner Hodges and seconded
by Commissioner Lister
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................Y£S Vice-Mayor Ghovaee..............................VES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................VES
Commissioner Poe...........................................YES
3. CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED BUDGET DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION ON CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER SHANE B.
CRAWFORD AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER VINCENT M. TENAGLIA.
CM: Millage rate is at least year's rate. 9.72% increase in property value. Revenue is conservative and the budget is evolving
to reflect the City's evolution. Praised Vince's budgeting. Two major cuts were two million from undergrounding and
reduction of a Sheriff. Believes short term rental violations are manageable now.
Mayor: Wants a meeting on August 16th at 7 p.m. to discuss Budget.
No motion needed
4. RESOLUTION 2016-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 MAXIMUM MILLAGE RATE;
SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR BUDGET ADOPTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve Resolution 2016-13 has been made by Commissioner Poe and seconded by Commissioner Hodges.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................YES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee ..............................VES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................VES
Commissioner Poe...........................................VES
5. RESOLUTION 2016-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH FEES AND COLLECTION
PROCEDURE MANUAL TO REFLECT THE FEE REVISIONS TO ARTICLE l (CITY CLERK), ARTICLE II (COMMUNITY SERVICES) AND
ARTICLE V (PARKS & RECREATION); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to Approve Resolution 2016-24 was made by Commissioner Lister and Seconded by Commissioner Hodges
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ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................YES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee ..............................YES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................YES
Commissioner Poe...........................................YES
6. RFP #2013-147 AND #2013-149 BID AWARD
RFP #2013-147 AND #2013-149 FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BID AND CONTRACT AWARDED TO
KEYSTONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,445,492.20.
CM: This is a major section of the town getting done. Had to rebid in order to fit within the budget. Expending 3.9 mil.
Al Carrier: County will pay for their share of the work. Project area is Boca Ciega. Contractor is Keystone excavators and
looking at 4-6 weeks to start and 6-9 months to complete, depending on the rain. Will be putting out neighborhood
meeting notices.
A motion to award RFP #2013-147 was made by Commissioner Poe and seconded by Commissioner Hodges
Commissioner lister........................................YES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee..............................YES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................YES Mayor Palladeno ..................................YES
Commissioner Poe...........................................YES
A motion to award RFP #2013-149 was made by Commissioner Lister and Seconded by Commissioner Hodges
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Llster........................................YES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee..............................YES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................YES
Commissioner Poe...........................................YES
A. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,926,995 FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND ROADWAY
CM: Staff recommendation is for approval
A motion to authorize expenditures was made by Commissioner Lister and seconded by Commissioner Hodges
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Lister........................................YES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee..............................YES
Commissioner Hodges .....................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................YES
Commissioner Poe...........................................YES
IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFP #2013-147 AND #2013-149.
7. CITY MANAGER DISCUSSION-PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT STAFFING UPDATE
UPDATE ON PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT STAFFING CHANGES AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER'S
WAGE ADJUSTMENT PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER SHANE B. CRAWFORD.
CM: Convinced the Planning and Zoning department is where it needs to be. Small reorganization occurred, proven to be
working out great. Back in December, Cheryl McGrady was given a $4 an hour bump in order to train the assistant for the
Planning in Zoning department. Commission in a position to reduce the salary that they had initially given. Comfortable
with her going back into old position.
Mayor: Suggested moving to City Clerk department.
CM: City Clerk's office is inundated with paperwork. Unfortunate to lose assistant to City Clerk. So far so good with the
replacement. In no position to make recommendation due to the relationship. Revisit at next meeting.
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Lister: Ms. McGrady does a lot for this city. Leaning towards putting her back in original position in order to give a break.
A motion has been made to reduce Ms. McGrady's pay back to original payment after the pay cycle has been made by
Commissioner Lister and seconded by Commissioner Hodges.
Commissioner Lister........................................YES Vice-Mayor Ghovaee..............................YES
Commissioner Hodges.....................................YES Mayor Palladeno..................................YES
Commissioner Poe...........................................YES
K. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
• CllY COMMISSION
Mayor: Congratulated Vice Mayor. County moving forward with life support transport system.
• CITY ATTORNEY
" CllY MANAGER
CM: Two department heads he wanted to thank. Dave Marsicano and Doug Andrews.
• CllYCLERK
CC: Vacancies on Planning Board, Civil Service Board, and Library Board. Applications are due by July 29th•
L ADJOURNMENT - 7:10 p.m.
Travis Palladeno, MAYOR
Submitted by Nick Lewis, Support Specialist
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Agenda
THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Madeira Beach, Florida will meet at City Hall,
located at 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, Florida to discuss the agenda items of City
Business listed at the time indicated below.
6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016 COMMISSION CHAMBERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COMMISSIONER TERRY LISTER
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. BOC WORKSHOP APRIL 26, 2016
2. BOC REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 2016
E. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
DAIS LOG REVIEW
F. PUBLIC COMMENT – LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
G. CONSENT AGENDA
1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 4 APPOINTMENT
CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.2 (3) FILLING OF VACANCIES. …A VACANCY OF THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
… SHALL BE FILLED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ITS OCCURRENCE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS…ANY PERSON SELECTED TO FILL SUCH A VACANCY SHALL POSSESS ALL THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
OF A COMMISSION MEMBER BY THIS CHARTER AND BY LAW…THE PERSON SELECTED TO FILL A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER SHALL SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THE OFFICE.
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
HOUSH GHOVAEE
2. SELECTION OF VICE-MAYOR
CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE 4.4 – VICE-MAYOR; THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SHALL APPOINT A VICE-MAYOR AT ITS FIRST
REGULAR MEETING FOLLOWING THE ELECTION. THE TERM OF VICE-MAYOR SHALL BE FOR ONE (1) YEAR. THE VICE-MAYOR
SHALL ACT AS MAYOR DURING THE ABSENCE OR DISABILITY OF THE MAYOR. SHOULD THE VICE-MAYOR BE REQUIRED TO
ACT AS MAYOR FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS, HE/SHE SHALL RECEIVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR
RETROACTIVE TO THE DATE UPON WHICH HE/SHE ASSUMED THE MAYORAL DUTIES.
H. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
1. AUTHORIZATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT #HL059 WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $350,000.
2. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT.
3. APPROVAL FOR THE CITY TO MODIFY FEMA MITIGATION SUBGRANT AGREEMENT 15FM-J2-08-62-02-272 WITH FDEM TO
REFLECT A BUDGET AND SCOPE OF WORK INCREASE, BOTH FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL.
4. APPROVAL OF MADEIRA BEACH BUS SHELTER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE APPLICATION #2016.05
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE APPLICATION #2016.05 FOR A 2COP LICENSE (BEER AND WINE
ONLY/SALE BY THE DRINK FOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES AND PACKAGE SALES IN SEALED CONTAINERS) ON A WATER
TAXI BOAT WHOSE PLACE OF BUSINESS IS LOCATED AT 170 JOHN’S PASS BOARDWALK.
2. ORDINANCE 2016-06*
A FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING SECTION 86-29 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, APPLICABILITY, AUTHORITY,
APPLICATION PROCESS, REVIEW, FINDINGS AND DECISION, CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND APPEAL PROCEDURES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
*Contingent on recommendation from Planning Commission on July 11, 2016 Meeting.
3. CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED BUDGET DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION ON CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER SHANE B.
CRAWFORD AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER VINCENT M. TENAGLIA.
4. RESOLUTION 2016-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 MAXIMUM MILLAGE RATE;
SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR BUDGET ADOPTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
5. RESOLUTION 2016-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH FEES AND COLLECTION
PROCEDURE MANUAL TO REFLECT THE FEE REVISIONS TO ARTICLE I (CITY CLERK), ARTICLE II (COMMUNITY SERVICES) AND
ARTICLE V (PARKS & RECREATION); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. RFP #2013-147 AND #2013-149 BID AWARD
RFP #2013-147 AND #2013-149 FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BID AND CONTRACT AWARDED TO
KEYSTONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,445,492.20.
A. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,926,995 FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFP #2013-147 AND #2013-149.
7. CITY MANAGER DISCUSSION – PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT STAFFING UPDATE
UPDATE ON PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT STAFFING CHANGES AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER’S
WAGE ADJUSTMENT PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER SHANE B. CRAWFORD.
K. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
CITY COMMISSION
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
CITY CLERK
L. ADJOURNMENT
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for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
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reporter or private reporting firm and bear the resulting expense. In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and F.S. 286.26; any person with a disability
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