Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMadeira Beach, FL · May 14, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 14, 2019
6:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the City of Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners was held at 6:00 p.m.
on May 14, 2019 in the Patricia Shontz Commission Chambers at C ity Hall, located at 300
Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, Florida.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Maggi Black, Mayor
Deby Weinstein, Commissioner District 1
Nancy Hodges, Vice-Mayor/Commissioner District 2
Doug Andrews, Commissioner District 3
John Douthirt, Commissioner District 4
MEMBERS ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jonathan Evans, City Manager
Clara VanBlargan, City Clerk
Ralf Brookes, City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Black called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Nancy Hodges gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4.1. DAIS LOG REVIEW
Mayor Black added an item to go under New Business regarding a zoning issue with one
of the residents.
Commissioner Andrews asked that Agenda Item 11.A., City Manager Job Description /Job
Posting Review and Selection, be discussed earlier in the meeting. The Board consented to
discussing the item after Public Comment and before the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Andrews made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner
Douthirt seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1. PROCLAMATIONS
A. National Public Works Week; May 19-25, 2019
Mayor Black read a proclamation proclaiming May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works
Week. Public Works/Marina Director Deb Laramee accepted the proclamation on behalf
of Public Works and the Marina.
B. National Marina Days; May 27 through September 2, 2019
Mayor Black read a proclamation proclaiming May 27, 2019 through September 2, 2019
as National Marina Days. Public Works/Marina Director Deb Laramee accepted the
proclamation on behalf of Public Works and Marina.
C. National Safe Boating Week; May 18-24, 2019
Mayor Black read a proclamation proclaiming May 18-24, 2019 as National Safe Boating
Week. Joe Primosch, on behalf of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, accepted the
proclamation.
5.2. PRESENTATIONS
A. Keep Pinellas Beautiful - Patricia DePlasco; Deb Laramee, Interim Public
Works/Marina Director
Interim Public Works/Marina Director Deb Laramee introduced the Director of Keep
Pinellas Beautiful, Patricia DePlasco, and recognized a group of residents that created
the Madeira Beach Community Cleanup/Trash Pirates. She announced that the next
community cleanup would be on June 181• Ms. DePlasco presented the Keep Pinellas
Beautiful awards.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Brian Rochowicz, 14190 W. Parsley Drive, explained a problem he was having getting a permit
from the City to install a backup generator at his home and a blanket lien that was placed on a
25% co-owned property of his because of a lien that was placed on his home. The City Attorney
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explained to Mr. Rochowicz that he needed to bring the property into compliance, obtain a
Certificate of Compliance from Code Enforcement, get a building permit issued by the
Building Official, and to request a reduction of lien from the Board of Commissioners at a
noticed, public meeting.
Robert Preston, 425 S. Bayshore Drive, made comment about how he thought that Mr. Walter
Pierce had once worked with the City Manager and that he had recommended the hiring of the
City Manager, and how the City Manager was trying to get back to Riviera Beach from the
beginning of his employment with the City of Madeira Beach. He then commented on how
difficult it was for him to locate information on the City's website.
John Hendriks, 569 Normandy Road, commented about someone getting a parking ticket while
trying to find out where to park at the Snack Shack and that someone at City Hall had told him
that he needed to mail the payment to New York City.
Kristina Lockhart-Wells, 550 Normandy Road, commented that signage was needed on 140th
Avenue to let people know the location of the pedestrian cross walk and that there needed to
be a trash can at the locations where the City provided doggy poo bags.
11.A. City Manager Job Description/Job Posting Review and Selection Discussion -
Jonathan Evans, City Manager
The City Manager, addressing a comment made by a speaker, corrected the record that he had
never worked with the Finance Director before working at the City of Madeira Beach.
The City Manager explained the recruitment process and the timeline schedule and said he
would like to post the position on Friday, May 17th • He said staff was seeking direction from
the Board on how to proceed and if the Board would like modifications made to the job
description and the recruitment schedule or discuss any other aspects associated with the
recruitment and selection process for the city manager.
City Attorney Ralf Brookes informed the Board that he would not be available on June 26th
and June 27 th and suggested combining the June 26th meeting with the June 25 th meeting. The
City Manager explained the importance of having separate meetings.
At the request of Commissioner Andrews, the City Clerk distributed a 7-page packet of
information (a public record filed with the city clerk) to the Board, of which he made comment
on three of the pages: a letter that he said he had emailed to the City Manager about a month
ago asking for his resignation; campaign literature sent out by Rivera Beach pledging to work
on bringing back City Manager Jonathan Evans; and a letter dated April 11, 2019 that he had
addressed to the City Manager and the City Clerk suggesting that the City Manager ask the
recently hired Public Works/Marina Director to immediately resign due to past employment
reasons. He said he had given the letter to the City Manager and City Clerk and requested that
they provide a copy to the each of the Commissioners, and he then commented on how the
vetting process had been skipped in that matter.
Commissioner Weinstein called Point of Order and said that the information presented by
Commissioner Andrews was not germane to the material they were reviewing. Commissioner
Andrews gave reasons why they should accept the City Manager's resignation immediately
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and to work on getting another city manager hired so that person could put a budget together
they would be working under.
Commissioner Andrews motioned to accept the resignation of Mr. Evans effective
immediately. Vice-Mayor Hodges suggested placing the item on a special meeting to allow
more time to read the information provided to them. She had the City Manager explain the
reasons why it was necessary for him to work until the end of his 60-day notice.
The City Manager explained that the Riviera Beach campaign literature was put out after he
had left the organization, the HR practices were followed regarding Mr. Jordan and that the
matter was taken care of within 48 hours after receiving the information from Commissioner
Andrews.
Mayor Black said they have a motion on the table.
Commissioner Douthirt commented on an email that was included in the 7-page handout from
Commissioner Andrews and explained that it was an email that he had not responded to and
he could not understand why the email was included in the packet.
The City Attorney cautioned against terminating the City Manager with cause or without cause
because it would implicate contract provisions, due process, and name clearing opportunities.
The City Manager encouraged the Board to move forward with getting the job posted, so they
could move forward with the recruitment process.
Commissioner Douthirt suggested dividing the item into two separate meetings, one for the
application and the other to discuss the 60-day time-period, if needed. If they put it off another
week, that would be another week before they could hire someone. Commissioner Weinstein
suggested following the schedule.
Mayor Black and Commissioner Weinstein commented on the accomplishments made by the
City Manager.
Following discussion, Commissioner Weinstein moved to post the position and job description
on May 17, 2019. The Mayor asked if the motion would include going forward with the
schedule as is. Commissioner Weinstein said she saw no problem with the existing City
Manager seeing them and guiding them through the process.
Mayor Black opened to public comment.
Marilyn Hafting, 806 Bay Point Drive, commented in favor of the City Manager staying the
60 days and urged the Commission to move forward and not have a special meeting.
Robert Preston, 425 S. Bay Shore Drive, commented that the job description needed to be clear
so the candidates would know the whole picture when submitting their resume and suggested
a process for the candidate evaluations.
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Following further discussion, the City Manager said he could email the revised job description
to the Board based on some things that needed tweaking and then, he and City Clerk could call
each of the Commissioners individually to get a perspective on it.
Commissioner Douthirt seconded the motion made by Commissioner Weinstein.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Minutes:
• April 9, 2019, BOC Workshop Agenda Setting Meeting
• April 9, 2019, BOC Regular Meeting
• April 23, 2019, BOC Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Purchase of Two (2) ArcGIS Mapping and Statistical Analysis Desktop Licenses -
Linda Portal, Community Development Director
Commissioner Weinstein motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Hodges seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2019-04, Board of Commissioners Policy Handbook-Jonathan Evans, City
Manager; Clara VanBlargan, City Clerk
City Clerk Clara VanBlargan read Resolution 2019-04 by title only.
The City Manager reviewed the item and said there would be no need to modify the
resolution if there are changes. The changes would be inserted into the document.
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Mayor Black said in one place it says public information officer and in another it says
public information specialist. The City Manager said the correct title is public information
specialist. Mayor Black said on p. 44, the title needed to be changed to specialist.
Mayor Black said that on p. 52, under Proclamations/Presentations, she would like to revise
public comment to say, "Public Comment is made in person and not represented by emails,
tweets, or other types of information."
Mayor Black asked that on p. 53, in paragraph B., Presentations, the sentence reading, "The
15-minute time limit includes any public comment and any discussion by the Board of
Commissioners" to be removed.
Commissioner Weinstein said she will be referring to the actual page number listed in the
manual and asked that the following changes be made on p. 3, under paragraph C., Public
Communications:
• In first paragraph, change the word "reliable" to "using."
• Change the first bullet point to read, "Commission member shall make no promises
on behalf of the Board of Commissioners."
• In bullet 4 and 5, change the word "cannot" to "may not"
• In bullet 6, change the word, "can" to "may"
Commissioner Weinstein asked that on p. 9, in paragraph 2, Correspondence shall be
equally clear about representation, a comment to be added stating that if City letter head is
used, the City Clerk or the City Manager would approve that letter to be sent out.
Commissioner Weinstein asked that on p. 21, paragraph 6.a., Manner of Addressing the
Board of Commissioners, a sentence be added regarding the use of comment cards, stating
that comments cards are to be completed by individuals from the audience, whether it is a
public forum question or an agenda item. The comment cards would be available at the
back table, and the individual would write their name, address, and a brief comment about
what it is that they want to talk about. The City Clerk would keep the cards and will identify
the individual to come forward and speak.
Commissioner Weinstein asked that language be included in the handbook about no
personal cellphone usage on the dais and that only city-owned cell phones shall be
permitted on the dais.
Commissioner Douthirt asked that language be included on p. 8, in paragraph 3,
Government Access Channel, regarding closed captioning. The City Manager said Clara
and Curt have a meeting tomorrow with a vendor to talk about closed captioning and the
changes to the public access channel. They are in the final stages to be in compliance with
the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Mayor Black opened to public comment.
Robert Preston, 425 S. Bay Shore Drive, said there should be no communication devices
on the dais to avoid communication between any of the Commissioners that is not public.
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Commissioner Douthirt said iPads will be allowed on the dais because eventually the
agenda packets will come to the Commissioners on their iPad, so there would be no cutting
down trees. Mr. Preston asked ifthe iPads had text messaging capability. The City Attorney
said the Sunshine Law prohibited text messaging, emailing, and passing notes on the dais.
It must be verbal communications. The City Manager said the text messaging function will
be permanently disabled on the iPads and added that the City just signed a contract for a
records retention software that will capture all text messages on City-owned devices.
Mr. Preston received confirmation that the 15-minute rule for public comment stated in the
policy handbook only applied to speaker presentations. He questioned the necessity of
requiring comment cards when the speaker provided their name and address. The City
Manager explained that City Clerk did not take verbatim minutes and the name and address
of the speaker is not always captured. The comment cards are beneficial. They cannot force
somebody to fill out a comment card, they can only encourage them to do so. Those that
do not fill out a comment card will still have an opportunity to speak.
Commissioner Weinstein motioned to approve Resolution 2019-04, amending the City of
Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners Policy Handbook and inserting the changes made
on May 14th • Commissioner Douthirt seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
B. Ordinance 2019-06, Amended Fees and Collections Procedures Manual-1 st Reading
- Linda Portal, Community Development Director & Other Department Directors
The Board consented to moving the item to the next agenda due to a City server issue that
caused some of the changes made by staff not to be saved. Linda Portal, Community
Development Director explained the problems.
Mayor Black called a break at 7:51 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Commissioner Douthirt asked that the fees ordinance be discussed at the end of the
meeting. The City Manager explained that last week they had some issues with the City's
server. They were in a testing environment because the server was experiencing issues and
when going onto the live environment, some of the changes that occurred as part of the fee
ordinance modifications, along with modifications to other agenda items, did not transfer
over. Director Portal will check to see if she has the latest saved version of the document
and if so, the item will be discussed after the turtle ordinance.
C. Purchase of a Generator for City Hall - Jonathan Evans, City Manager
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City Manager Jonathan Evans explained the item and said staff is requesting authorization
to go forward with the acquisition and installation of a 400-KW three-phase generator.
Fire Chief Derryl O'Neal commented on the life-safety elements and how the generator
could assist during an active activation.
The City Manager and Chief O'Neal responded to questions and comments from the Board.
Mayor Blacked opened to public comment.
Robert Preston, 425 S. Bay Shore Drive, asked if the City had an UPS system,
uninterruptible power supply, to avoid a glitch in the electronics, causing a power outage.
The City Manager said he would check with the Building Official about that.
John Hendricks, 569 Normandy Road, asked if the City would be building more offices on
the ground level of City Hall and asked if a generator was needed at the Recreation Center.
The City Manager responded to the questions and concerns from Mr. Hendricks.
Commissioner Weinstein made a motion to authorize staff to proceed with the acquisition
and the installation of the 400-KW three-phase generator, including all the variables built
in, at a cost not to exceed $340,000. Commissioner Douthirt asked that the motion to be
amended for staff to get bids.
Commissioner Weinstein, amending her motion, moved to authorize staff to proceed with
the acquisition and the installation of the 400-KW three-phase generator subject to
competitive bidding at a price not to exceed $340,000. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Douthirt.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "NO"
Commissioner Andrews "NO"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 3-2.
D. Compensation and Classification Study Approval - Jonathan Evans, City Manager
City Manager Jonathan Evans explained that based on the survey results, it was identified
that the 30 positions surveyed, the City was 12% below market. To bring the employees
identified in the study, up to market, it will cost about $10,000 in this fiscal year and then
in FY 2020, it will cost $40,000 to address the compression issues. The employees are the
most valuable resources, so they want to move forward with addressing the inequities in
the compensation structure they have now. In June, the employees identified as being
below market will see an increase in their wages and the second phase will take effect at
the adoption of the budget on October 1. The $40,000 projected to be received in FY 2020,
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due to the decrease in the Workers Compensation numbers, will be a $40,000 savings to
the organization.
The City Manager and the Finance Director Walt Pierce responded to questions and
comments from the Board.
Mayor Black opened to public comment.
Robert Preston, 425 S. Bay Shore Drive, commented that the consultant who presented on
the item at a previous meeting, explained that a sanitation worker is a sanitation worker,
no matter what city they worked for. It does not make a difference what millions a city is.
Employees will go somewhere else to make more money. He said regarding workers
compensation claims, the City's ordinance requires that the garbage cans be 30-gallon size.
There are bigger sized garbage cans used by residents in the City and those can cause
injuries to the sanitation workers.
Linda Hein, 401 150th Avenue, commented that the study was well done and said the City
needed to consider that turnover and training cost a lot. Better pay cause better morale. We
need to let the employees know they are appreciated.
Commissioner Weinstein moved to approve the staff recommendation and move $10,000
immediately to correct the issues defined in the compensation and classification study, not
to exceed $10,000. Commissioner Douthirt seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
9. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
A. Approval of RFP #19-2 and Contract for Tree Trimming and Removal Services -Deb
Laramee, Interim Public Works/Marina Director
Interim Public Works/Marina Director Deb Laramee reviewed the item. She said one bid
was received, and that was from Grasshopper Tree Services.
Interim Director Laramee responded to the Board.
Mayor Black opened to public comment. There were no public comments.
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Commissioner Andrews motioned to approve the RFP # 19-2, contract for tree trimming
and removal services (Grasshopper Tree Services). Vice-Mayor Hodges seconded the
motion.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
B. Crystal Isle Bridge over Crab Key - Construction Administration Services - Albert
Carrier, Deuel & Associates
Al Carrier with Deuel & Associates reviewed the item.
Commissioner Andrews commented on the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act
handout that he had the City Clerk distribute to the Board. He stressed concern that the City
might be giving all the work to Al Carrier and not competitively bidding out the work. Mr.
Carrier, the Finance Director, and the City Manager responded to the concerns stressed
by Commissioner Andrews.
Mayor Black opened to public comment.
Robert Preston, 425 S. Bay Shore Drive, commented about complaints he had made about
the work being done on Gulf Blvd. He said the guys working on 137th Avenue were
pumping underneath and over the top of the screen. If anchors needed to be used to hold
the silt screen out, then they needed to do that and not pump underneath it. Mr. Carrier
responded to the comments.
Vice-Mayor Hodges motioned to approve the Crystal Island bridge repairs construction
administration services contract. Commissioner Weinstein seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
C. Crystal Island Roadway Improvements - Professional Surveying, Engineering &
Permitting Services -Albert Carrier, Deuel & Associates
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Al Carrier with Deuel & Associates reviewed the item.
Mr. Carrier, the City Manager, and the Finance Director responded to questions and
comments from the Board.
Mayor Black opened to public comment.
John Hendricks, 569 Normandy Road, asked if the City would be doing any raising of
Flamingo and Crystal where a lot of flooding occurs. Mr. Carrier responded.
Commissioner Weinstein motioned to approve the Crystal Island roadway improvements
- professional surveying, engineering & permitting services with Deuel & Associates for
$319,500.00. Vice-Mayor Hodges seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
D. Parsley Stormwater Project - Construction Administration Services - Albert Carrier,
Deuel & Associates
Al Carrier with Deuel & Associates reviewed the item.
Mr. Carrier, the Finance Director, and the City Manager responded to questions and
comments from the Board.
Mayor Black opened to public comment. There were no public comments.
Vice-Mayor Hodges motioned to approve the Parsley Stormwater Project construction
administration services. Commissioner Weinstein seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
E. John's Pass Village Conceptual Design Services -Albert Carrier, Deuel & Associates
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Al Carrier with Deuel & Associates reviewed the item.
Mr. Carrier and Christ Anuszkiewicz with Place Maker Design Studio responded to
questions and comments from the Board.
Mayor Black opened to public comment. There were no public comments.
The Board stressed the need to hold off on the project until they got into the budget. The
City Manager recommended breaking the project into sections so they would not be
spending the $121,500 all at once and to start the process. He said they needed buy-in from
the community and the business owners. He will work with Mr. Carrier, the consultants,
and planning and zoning and bring back something to the Board that is more palatable so
they can roll it into future budgets.
The Board consented to the City Manager making some modifications and bringing the
item back for future consideration.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Five-Year Disaster Agreement between the City of Madeira Beach and the Seminole
United Methodist Church to allow the City to occupy and use designated areas of the
Church parking lots and building for the purpose of maintaining a secondary
headquarters during disaster periods, which make necessary the evacuation of its
primary headquarters in Madeira Beach - Derry/ 0 'Neal, Fire Chief
Fire Chief Derryl O'Neal reviewed the item and said the item was a renewal of a five-year
contract they have had with the Church.
Mayor Black opened to public comment. There were no public comments.
Vice-Mayor Hodges motioned to approve the disaster agreement with Seminole United
Methodist Church. Commissioner Douthirt seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
B. Resolution 2019-08, Emergency Operations Plan 2019-2020 - Derry/ 0 'Neal, Fire Chief
Fire Chief Derryl O'Neal reviewed the item.
City Clerk Clara VanBlargan read Resolution 2019-08 by title only.
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Mayor Black opened to public comment. There were no public comments.
Commissioner Weinstein moved to approve the Emergency Operations Plan 2019-2020.
Commissioner Douthirt seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
C. Ordinance 2019-08, Amendment to Chapter 58, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public
Places to exclude standard driveway flares from measurement of required separation
between two (2) driveways on the same lot frontage - 1st Reading - Linda Portal,
Community Development
City Clerk Clara V anBlargan read Ordinance 2019-08 by title only.
Community Development Director Linda Portal reviewed the item and responded to
questions from the Board.
Mayor Black opened to public comment. There were no public comments.
Vice-Mayor Hodges motioned to approve Ordinance 2019-08, after first reading.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
D. Ordinance 2019-09, Amendment to Chapter 110, Zoning, to include patios and to
specify patio height, drainage and review design criteria for lots fronting on water -
1st Reading - Linda Portal, Community Development
City Clerk Clara VanBlargan read Ordinance 2019-09 by title only.
Community Development Director Linda Portal reviewed the item and responded to
questions from the Board.
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Mayor Black opened to public comment. There were no public comments.
Commissioner Weinstein motioned to approve Ordinance 2019-09, after first reading,
providing for amendment of Chapter 110. Vice-Mayor Hodges seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
E. Ordinance 2019-10, Amendment to Chapter 2, Section 2-1 to include restrictions on
the use of the City's Logo - Curt Preisser, Public Information Specialist
City Clerk Clara VanBlargan read Ordinance 2019-10 by title only.
Public Information Specialist Curt Preisser reviewed the item. He responded to questions
from the Board.
Mayor Black opened to public comment. There were no public comments.
Vice-Mayor Hodges motioned to approve Ordinance 2019-10, after first reading, for
protection of the City's logo. Commissioner Weinstein seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Vice-Mayor Hodges ''YES"
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
F. Ordinance 2019-11, Amendment to Parking Ordinance -1st Reading- Walt Pierce,
Finance Director; Brian Rau, Parking Supervisor
Finance Director Walt Pierce and Parking Supervisor Brian Rau reviewed the item. They
responded to questions and comments from the Board.
Commissioner Weinstein asked that in the resident definition, two identifications be
required instead of one, one picture ID and another such as an electric bill. Mr. Rau said
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they do require them to bring in their vehicle registration. The City Attorney said they
could add in vehicle registration and to bring in two documents.
Vice-Mayor Hodges received clarification for backing of vehicles.
Mayor Black opened to public comment.
Robert Preston, 425 S. Bay Shore Drive, commented that the people on Village Drive that
have motorcycles must back in. Mr. Rau explained that they added motorcycle parking
spaces in John's Pass Village.
Vice-Mayor Hodges motioned to approve Ordinance 2019-11, after first reading.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion.
City Clerk Clara VanBlargan read Ordinance 2019-11 by title only.
ROLL CALL:
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
G. Ordinance 2019-12, Sea Turtle Ordinance - 1st Reading - Linda Portal, Community
Development Director
City Clerk Clara VanBlargan read Ordinance 2019-12 by title only.
Community Development Director Linda Portal reviewed the item and responded to
questions from the Board.
Mayor Black opened to public comment. There were no public comments.
Commissioner Weinstein motioned to approve Ordinance 2019-12, after first reading.
Vice-Mayor Hodges seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
The motion carried 5-0.
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8.B. Ordinance 2019-06, Amended Fees and Collections Procedures Manual- I st Reading
- Linda Portal, Community Development Director & Other Department Directors
The City Clerk distributed to the Board the latest amended version of the Fees and
Collections Procedures Manual that got saved before the City's server issues occurred.
The City Clerk read Ordinance 2019-06 by title only.
Community Development Director Portal reviewed the item and the changes that had been
made to the document since the Board discussed the item at its March workshop meeting.
Director Portal, the City Manager, and the Finance Director responded to questions and
comments from the Board. The City Manager said at the next workshop a status update can
be giving by the individual who is heading the study. Once the fee study is received and
adopted by the Board, they will have the ability to move forward.
Director Hatch explained that he will be striking the road closer fee on p. 23 of 31 and
adding language stating that they will properly bill for staff time. He would not be
eliminating the fee; he would be charging the hard costs for the road closure. He responded
to comments and questions from the Board.
The City Manager explained that one of the fees that is not in the fee ordinance is the use
of some of the facilities for the card players and the demands on the room, scheduling of
the room, etc. Currently, there is no fee being levied for certain entities to come in and
utilize the space. It is very uncommon in the recreation industry to not charge for a room
that has air conditioning, electricity, and they bring in alcoholic beverages, etc. They will
bring some options for the Board to consider at second reading of the ordinance on how it
would like to handle that.
Mayor Black opened to public comment.
Robert Preston, 425 S. Bayshore Drive, said if people are discouraged by the $1,000 road
closure fee and a hard cost is being charged instead, there should be something stating a
"not to exceed" amount for that. Commissioner Douthirt said the amount would be written
in the contract.
Commissioner Douthirt motioned to approve Ordinance 2019-06, the fee ordinance, after
first reading as proposed with the changes discussed with the road closure at this time.
Vice-Mayor Hodges seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Douthirt "YES"
Vice-Mayor Hodges "YES"
Commissioner Weinstein "YES"
Commissioner Andrews "YES"
Mayor Black "YES"
May 14, 2019, BOC Regular Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 17
The motion carried 5-0.
11. STAFF REPORTS
A. City Manager Job Description/Job Posting Review and Selection - Jonathan E.
Evans, City Manager, and Karen Paulson, Human Resources Coordinator
This agenda item was discussed earlier in the meeting.
12. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
• City Commission
No report.
• City Attorney
No report.
• City Manager
The City Manager said he would like to bring a proclamation before the Board at its
next regular meeting recognizing W. D. Higginbotham for serving as the City of
Madeira Beach City Manager for a couple of years and get that to his family. He passed
toward the end of April.
• City Clerk
The City Clerk commented she was thankful they were able to get the agenda packet
out last week despite the problems encountered with the City' s server.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Black adjourned the meeting at 10:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
May 14, 2019, BOC Regular Meeting Minutes Page 17 of 17
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Agenda
City of Madeira Beach
Agenda
BOC Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Commission Chambers
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Madeira Beach, Florida will meet in
the Patricia Shontz Commission chambers 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. Meetings will be televised on Spectrum
Chanel 640 and Live Streamed on the City’s Website.
[Workshop Agenda Setting Meeting will be held at 5:45 p.m.]
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Nancy Hodges
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4.1. DAIS LOG REVIEW
In accordance with the Board of Commissioners Policy Handbook the Dais Log
Review is provided to update and explain any item that is presented on the
Board of Commission Dais Log. The Dais Log is created when items are
completed for presentation after the distribution of the packets but before the
meetings. Items can only be placed on the Dais Log by City Manager approval.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1. PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor Maggi Black
A. National Safe Boating Week; May 18-24, 2019
National Safe Boating Week Proclamation
B. National Public Works Week; May 19-25, 2019
National Public Works Week Proclamation
C. National Marina Days; May 27 - September 2, 2019
National Marina Days Proclamation
5.2. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Keep Pinellas Beautiful - Patricia DePlasco; Deb Laramee, Interim
Public Works/Marina Director
Memo - Community Beach Cleanup CP1-JE
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public participation is encouraged. If you are addressing the Commission, step to the
podium and state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to
three (3) minutes and do not include any topic that is on the agenda. Public comment
on agenda items will be allowed when they come up.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Any member of the Board of Commissioners can ask to pull a consent item for separate
discussion and vote.
A. Approval of Minutes:
2019-04-09, BOC Workshop Agenda Setting Meeting Minutes
2019-04-09, BOC Regular Meeting Minutes
2019-04-23, BOC Workshop Meeting Minutes
B. Purchase of Two (2) ArcGIS Mapping and Statistical Analysis Desktop
Licenses – Linda Portal, Community Development Director
Memo - ArcGIS Mapping CP1-JE
ArcGis Quote
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2019-04, Board of Commissioners Policy Handbook–Jonathan
Evans, City Manager; Clara VanBlargan, City Clerk
Memo-BOC Policy Handbook CP1-JE
Res2019-04
5-14-19, Exhibit A - BOC Policy Handbook
B. Ordinance 2019-06, Amended Fees and Collections Procedures Manual –
1st Reading – Linda Portal, Community Development Director & Other
Department Directors
Memo-Ord2019-06, Amendment to Fee Schedule CP1
Ord2019-06, Fee Ordinance
Attachment A - Fees & Collection Procedure Manual
C. Purchase a Generator for City Hall – Jonathan Evans, City Manager
Memo - Backup Generator 05072019 CP1-JE
D. Compensation and Classification Study Approval – Jonathan Evans, City
Manager
Memo-Compensation and Classification Study CP1
EZ COMP 100% of Market 4.17.19
9. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
A. Approval of RFP #19-2 and Contract for Tree Trimming and Removal
Services – Deb Laramee, Interim Public Works/Marina Director
Memo-Award bid and approval of contract-JE
Contract RFP 19-2
Grasshopper Bid #19-2 RFP
Advertisement & Sign in Sheet
04-08-2019 Bid Opening Meeting Minutes
B. Crystal Isle Bridge over Crab Key – Construction Administration Services
– Albert Carrier, Deuel & Associates
Memo-Crystal Island Construction Adm Svcs - JE
Crystal Island Bridge Construction Administration Services
C. Crystal Island Roadway Improvements – Professional Surveying,
Engineering & Permitting Services – Albert Carrier, Deuel & Associates
Memo-Crystal Island Professional Services-JE
Crystal Island Roadway Improvements Professional Services
D. Parsley Stormwater Project - Construction Administration Services –
Albert Carrier, Deuel & Associates
Memo-Parsley Construction Adm Svcs-JE
Parsley Drainage Construction Administration Services
E. John's Pass Village Conceptual Design Services - Albert Carrier, Deuel &
Associates
Memo-John's Pass Conceptual Design Services
John's Pass Conceptual Design Services Proposal 1
Johns's Pass Conceptual Design Services Proposal 2
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Five-Year Disaster Agreement between the City of Madeira Beach and the
Seminole United Methodist Church to allow the City to occupy and use
designated areas of the Church parking lots and building for the purpose
of maintaining a secondary headquarters during disaster periods, which
make necessary the evacuation of its primary headquarters in Madeira
Beach – Derryl O’Neal, Fire Chief
Memo-Disaster Agreement United Methodist Church -JE
2019 Disaster Agreement with Church
B. Resolution 2019-08, Emergency Operations Plan – Derryl O’Neal, Fire
Chief
Memo-Emergency Operations Plan 2019-2020-JE
Res2019-08, Emergency Operations Plan 2019-2020
Admin Policy 2019-2020
C. Ordinance 2019-08, Amendment to Chapter 58, Streets, Sidewalks and
Other Public Places to exclude standard driveway flares from
measurement of required separation between two (2) driveways on the
same lot frontage – 1st Reading - Linda Portal, Community Development
Director
Memo-Driveway Specifications CP1-JE
Ord2019-08, Sidewalks and Driveways
D. Ordinance 2019-09, Amendment to Chapter 110, Zoning, to include patios
and to specify patio height, drainage and review design criteria for lots
fronting on water – 1st Reading – Linda Portal, Community Development
Director
Memo-Patio Height fronting Water Body CP1-JE
Ord2019-09, Patios; lighting; design
E. Ordinance 2019-10, Amendment to Chapter 2, Section 2-1 to include
restrictions on the use of the City’s Logo – Curt Preisser, Public Information
Officer
Memo - Protection of City Logo CP1
Ord2019-10, City Logo Restrictions CP1
City of Madeira Beach Logo 2019
F. Ordinance 2019-11, Amendment to Parking Ordinance - 1st Reading –
Walt Pierce, Finance Director; Brian Rau, Parking Supervisor
Memo -Ord2019-11, Amendment to Parking Ordinance CP1-JE
Ord2019-11, Amendment to Parking Ordinance
G. Ordinance 2019-12, Sea Turtle Ordinance – 1st Reading – Linda Portal,
Community Development Director
Memo - Ord2019-12, Turtle Ordinance-JE
Ord2019-12, Turtle Ordinance-Glare and Lighting
11.
STAFF REPORTS
A. City Manager Job Description/Job Posting Review and Selection
Discussion – Jonathan E. Evans, City Manager, and Karen Paulson, Human
Resources Coordinator
revised-Memo - City Manager Recruitment CP1-JE
Job Description - City Manager
City Charter Section 5.4, City Manager
12. REPORTS/CORRESPONDANCE
A. City Commission
B. City Attorney
C. City Manager
D. City Clerk
13. ADJOURNMENT
One or more Elected or Appointed Officials may be in attendance.Any person who decides to appeal any
decision of the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the
proceedings and 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 to be based. The law does not require the City
Clerk to transcribe verbatim minutes; therefore, the applicant must make the necessary arrangements with a private
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 requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting
should call 727-391-9951 or fax a written request to 727-399-1131.
14. STAFF REPORTS
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