City Council
Regular MeetingMarco Island, FL · April 6, 2015
Minutes
City of Marco Island Florida
51 Bald Eagle Drive
Marco Island, Florida
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, April 6, 2015
5:30 PM
Community Meeting Room
City Council
Chairman: Larry Sacher
City Council: Joe Batte, Bob Brown, Ken Honecker, Larry Honig, Amadeo R. Petricca,
and Victor Rios
City Manager: Roger Hernstadt
City Clerk: Laura Litzan - City Attorney: Alan Gabriel
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 7- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor
Petricca, Chairman Sacher and Councilor Rios
Absent: 0
Also Present:
Roger T. Hernstadt, City Manager
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Alan L. Gabriel, City Attorney
Mike Murphy, Fire Chief
Al Schettino, Police Chief
Guillermo Polanco, Director of Finance
Tim Pinter, Director of Public Works
Justin Martin, Water & Sewer Senior Project Manager
Tami Scott, Zoning Administrator, Growth Development
Sandra Schildhorn, Administrative Assistant
Citizens and Visitors
3. Invocation by Reverend Thomas McCulley of the New Life Community Church
4. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Vice-Chair Brown
5. Approval of agenda and consent agenda
MOTION by Councilor Honig, second by tacit agreement, to remove Item 12(e)
“Resolution 15-28 to Adopt the Resolution Adopted by the Collier County Board of
Commissioners pertaining to Local School Board Control” from the Consent
Agenda, for a separate vote by Council. MOTION APPROVING RESOLUTION
15-28 CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 4- Councilor Batte, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Petricca and Councilor Rios
No: 3- Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honig and Chairman Sacher
REQUEST by Councilor Honig to defer Item ID 15-107 “Second Reading of
Ordinance 15-07 Alley Parking Language Ordinance Change” to a future
meeting. REQUEST FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 3- Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honig and Councilor Rios
No: 4- Councilor Batte, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Petricca and Chairman Sacher
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REQUEST by Councilor Petricca to add to the agenda “Reconsideration of the
Rental Ordinance” as the first item under Item 11 - Ordinances. REQUEST
APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 5- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Petricca and
Chairman Sacher
No: 2- Councilor Honig and Councilor Rios
REQUEST by Chairman Sacher to add to the Consent Agenda Item 12(h)
“Resolution 15-33 Site Development Plan for Garske Petition.” REQUEST
APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor
Petricca, Chairman Sacher and Councilor Rios
REQUEST by Councilor Petricca to defer Item ID 15-119 “Selection of a Third
Magistrate” to a future meeting. REQUEST APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
Yes: 4- Councilor Honecker, Councilor Petricca, Chairman Sacher and Councilor Rios
No: 3- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown and Councilor Honig
MOTION by Councilor Honecker, seconded by Councilor Rios, approving the
Agenda and the Consent Agenda, as amended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor
Petricca, Chairman Sacher and Councilor Rios
[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda
items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a
request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.]
6. City Council Items
a(*) (*)Approval of Minutes
a.1 Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of March 16, 2015
a.2 Approval of Council Minutes of March 16, 2015
b(*) Council Items Already Approved for Discussion by Council
Selection of Third Magistrate
This item has been deferred to a future meeting.
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c. Council Communications (announcements and items to be considered for
discussion by Council at a later date)
Councilor Batte announced that the City of Marco Island will be hosting a meeting of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization in Council Chambers, on Friday, April 10, 2015, at
9:00 a.m.
Councilor Rios made a request of the City Manager to schedule a future discussion
regarding a proposal by GPN Energy about estimated savings the City of Marco Island
can expect with the conversion to LED lighting along Collier Boulevard.
d. Future Agenda Items
Future Agenda Items
Utility Rate Workshop - April 13, 2015
Reconsideration of the Rental Ordinance - May 4, 2015
7. Citizens' comments on agenda items not schedule for public hearing and items other
than those appearing on the agenda.
Mr. Bill Morris, representing the Marco Island Sunrise Rotary Club, and in cooperation
with Mr. Keith Dameron, announced a new program that is being established, "KOPS"
(Kindness on Patrol Service), in conjunction with the Police Department, to provide
funding for people in need.
8. City Manager's Report
a. Departmental Reports
Fire Rescue Monthly Report – Fire Chief Mike Murphy
Public Works Lighting and Monthly Report – Director Tim Pinter
Police Department Monthly Report – Police Chief Al Schettino
Water & Sewer Monthly Report – Senior Project Manager Justin Martin
City Manager’s Report
b. Community Announcements
City Clerk Laura Litzan announced community events occurring April 6 to April 19, 2015.
c. Presentations
Bike Path Committee Annual Report
Mr. Al Musico, Chairman of the City of Marco Island Bike Path Ad-Hoc Committee,
provided a presentation regarding the current status of bike pathway projects and
projected Florida Department of Transportation approved projects.
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9. City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Alan Gabriel reported that he has met with Mr. Ken Jones, the attorney
representing the Esplanade regarding issues relating to the Esplanade property, and
expects written documentation from Mr. Jones in the next couple of weeks.
The meeting went into recess at 7:18 p.m. It is noted for the record that the
same Councilors were present when the meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: None.
11. Ordinances
Reconsideration of Rental Ordinance...
MOTION by Councilor Petricca, seconded by Councilor Batte, to reconsider the
second reading of Rental Ordinance 15-01 at the May 4, 2015 meeting. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 6- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor
Petricca and Chairman Sacher
No: 1- Councilor Rios
a. Second Reading - Alley Parking Language Ordinance Change
(Editorial History: This Ordinance has been proposed to change the language in existing
“Prohibited Parking Code, Chapter 50, Section 50-37,” and was approved on first reading
at the March 16, 2015 City Council meeting.)
City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, the second reading of Ordinance 15-07.
There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilor Honecker, seconded by Councilor Batte, approving the
second reading of Ordinance 15-07. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
Yes: 5- Councilor Batte, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor Petricca and
Chairman Sacher
No: 2- Vice-Chair Brown and Councilor Rios
b. Second Reading - Noise Ordinance
(Editorial History: The proposed modification to the noise ordinance will allow the City to
respond to noise complaints without the use of a noise monitor as well as to allow
enforcement 24/7, 365 days a year. The Ordinance was approved on first reading at the
March 16, 2015 City Council meeting.)
City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, the second reading of Ordinance 15-06.
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Public Comment:
Mr. Ray McChesney, 1753 Granada Drive, remarked that there is no need for a 24/7
noise ordinance because the current ordinance of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. is adequate.
He suggested that the proposed ordinance be targeted toward rental properties, include
commercial, and exclude single family homes.
Mr. Dick Shanahan, Barcelona Court, expressed support of the proposed noise
ordinance.
Mr. Dick Adams, 489 Driftwood Court, commented that the current noise ordinance is
defective, and suggested that Council task a group to work on the proposed ordinance to
“get it right.”
Mr. Bill Harris, 101 Greenview Street, remarked that time is being wasted “beating this to
death,” and that there already is an ordinance against disturbing the peace which can be
enforced by the police.
MOTION by Councilor Batte, seconded by Councilor Honig, approving the second
reading of Ordinance 15-06. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 5- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig and
Chairman Sacher
No: 2- Councilor Petricca and Councilor Rios
c. LDC Amendment Section 30-793(2), Construction Temporary Use Permit
(Editorial History: This is an Ordinance to approve a proposed language change to Land
Development Code, Section 30-793, to allow for tent-like structures for a period not to
exceed two years, and subject to a public hearing before the Planning Advisory Board
and the City Council.)
City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, the first reading of the Ordinance.
There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilor Honecker, seconded by Vice-Chair Brown, approving the
first reading of the Ordinance. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 5- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig and
Chairman Sacher
No: 2- Councilor Petricca and Councilor Rios
d. Ordinance - Second Reading - Sex Offender Ordinance
(Editorial History: At the City Council meeting of March 16, 2015, Council directed the
City Attorney to draft a Sexual Offender Ordinance.)
City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, the first reading of the Ordinance.
There was no public comment.
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MOTION by Councilor Petricca, seconded by Councilor Batte, approving the first
reading of the Ordinance. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor
Petricca, Chairman Sacher and Councilor Rios
12. Resolutions for Adoption
a.(*) Award of Contract for Sidewalk Construction at Various Locations (2014)
(Editorial History: At the request of the City Council, the Public Works Department
advertised bids for the construction of sidewalks in various locations on Marco Island.)
Resolution 15-25 was approved under the Consent Agenda.
b.(*) Award of Contract for FY15 Annual Street and Roadway Resurfacing
Program
(Editorial History: On January 20, 2015, the Annual Resurfacing Program was presented
to City Council. This Resolution for the award of a contract is to implement the first year
of the annual resurfacing program. The contract will be awarded to Preferred Materials,
Inc.)
Resolution 15-27 was approved under the Consent Agenda.
c.(*) Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Forklift
(Editorial History: The Water & Sewer Department currently shares one forklift between
the North Water Treatment Plant warehouse and the South Water Treatment Plant
warehouse. A second forklift is needed for use on a daily basis for on/off loading of
parts from trucks, warehousing, and assisting in repairs around the facility.)
Resolution 15-26 was approved under the Consent Agenda.
d.(*) Resolution to Approve and Adopt the Collier County Local Mitigation
Strategy Plan
(Editorial History: Per the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, it is necessary to have an
updated Local Mitigation Strategy adopted by the City of Marco Island every five years.)
Resolution 15-29 was approved under the Consent Agenda.
e.(*) Resolution to Adopt the Resolution Adopted by the Collier County Board of
Commissioners pertaining to Local School Board Control
(Editorial History: At the March 16, 2015 meeting, City Council directed staff to prepare a
resolution based on the resolution adopted by the Collier County Board of
Commissioners.)
City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, Resolution 15-28
Resolution 15-28 was removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote by Council.
See vote by Council under "Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda."
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f.(*) Resolution 15-31 Approving the Code Compliance of Civil Penalties and
Fines replacing Resolution 14-77
(Editorial History: On December 1, 2014, City Council adopted Resolution 14-77 and the
Schedule for Civil Penalties and Fines associated with Code Enforcement. Upon the
hiring of a new City Attorney, he was asked to review the Resolution and the Schedule for
Civil Penalties and Fines. Following review by the City Attorney and staff, the City
Attorney recommended changes and additions to provide a better legally defensible
position. The new schedule provides a list of violations and the dollar amounts of civil
penalties and fines that can be enforced pursuant to the provisions in Chapter 14 of the
Code and as provided elsewhere in the Code by general law.)
Resolution 15-31 was approved under the Consent Agenda.
g.(*) Resolution to Approve Fees Associated with City Council Authorized
Synthetic Turf Installation Permit Application & Inspection
Resolution 15-30 was approved under the Consent Agenda.
h. Resolution to Approve the Site Development Plan for Garske Petition
(Editorial History: Petitioner requesting approval of a site development plan to construct
a new 11,900 square foot single administrative/office building on two combined lots
located at 188 & 198 South Barfield Drive. The petitioner intends to use the entire
building as his office, in addition to using the space to showcase his car memorabilia
collection and antique cars. This will be a combined use.)
City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, Resolution 15-33.
Resolution 15-33 was approved under the Consent Agenda.
i. Resolution to Approve the Site Development Plan for the Moose Lodge
(Editorial History: Petitioner requesting approval of a site development plan for renovation
of facility located at 1000 North Barfield Drive, to be utilized as an administrative office
and function hall for members of the Loyal Order of Moose Fraternal Organization.)
City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, Resolution 15-34.
Zoning Administrator Tami Scott and Mr. Bill Collins, representing the Moose Lodge
provided information and answered Council’s questions.
There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilor Rios, seconded by Councilor Petricca, approving
Resolution 15-34, as amended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor
Petricca, Chairman Sacher and Councilor Rios
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j. Resolution to Proceed with Contract Negotiations with Victor L. Latavich,
Architect, PA pertaining to the Architectural Design for Mackle Park
Community Center
(Editorial History: At a non-binding referendum on August 26, 2014, City of Marco Island
voters expressed approval for spending up to $3.5 million dollars to construct a new
Community Center up to 16,000 square feet at Mackle Park.)
City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, Resolution 15-35.
There was no public comment.
MOTION by Councilor Petricca, seconded by Vice-Chair Brown, approving
Resolution 15-35. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Batte, Vice-Chair Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor
Petricca, Chairman Sacher and Councilor Rios
13. Citizen Comments
None.
14. Council Comments
Councilor Honecker requested that staff look into a solution to prevent the occurrence of
fishing under the new Smokehouse Bay Bridge.
15. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
____________________________________
Larry Sacher, Council Chairman
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
____________________________________
Sandra Schildhorn, Administrative Assistant
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City Council
Chairman: Larry Sacher
City Council: Joe Batte, Bob Brown, Ken Honecker, Larry
Honig, Amadeo R. Petricca, and Victor Rios
City Manager: Roger Hernstadt
City Clerk: Laura Litzan - City Attorney: Alan Gabriel
Monday, April 6, 2015 5:30 PM Community Meeting Room
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation by Rev. Thomas McCulley of the New Life Community Church
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of agenda and consent agenda
[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent
Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests. In the
event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.]
6. City Council Items
a(*) (*)Approval of Minutes
a.1 ID 15 -53 Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of March 16, 2015
Attachments: Minutes - March 16, 2015 Workshop.pdf
a.2 ID 15 -31 Approval of Council Minutes of March 16, 2015
Attachments: Minutes - March 16, 2015 Regular Meeting.pdf
b(*) Council Items Already Approved for Discussion by Council
ID 15 -119 Selection of Third Magistrate
Attachments: Frank A. Carrano Application
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c. Council Communications (announcements and items to be considered for
discussion by Council at a later date)
d. Future Agenda Items
ID 15 -6 Future Agenda Items
Attachments: Copy of Future Agenda 4.06.pdf
7. Citizens' comments on agenda items not schedule for public hearing and items
other than those appearing on the agenda.
[Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 4
minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item.] TIME CERTAIN TO
6:00 PM OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER
8. City Manager's Report
a. Departmental Reports
ID 15 -32 City Manager’s Report
Attachments: Fire Rescue Monthly Report 4.06.pdf
Public Works Monthly Report 4.06.pdf
Public Works Lighting Report.pdf
Police Dept. Monthly Report 4.06.pdf
Water & Sewer Monthly Report 4.06.pdf
b. Community Announcements
c. Presentations
ID 15 -103 Bike Path Committee Annual Report
Attachments: 2015 City Council Powerpoint.pptx
9. City Attorney's Report
10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:
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Please be advised that the following items on the agenda are quasi -judicial in nature. If you
wish to comment upon these items, please inform the Clerk by filling out the available sign -up
form. An opportunity for persons to speak on the items will be made available after the
applicant and staff have made their presentations under oath or affirmation. Additionally,
each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-examination. If you refuse either
to be cross-examined or to be sworn, your testimony will not be considered. The general
public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the
Council to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing
organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization. ( Council
members to communicate ex-parte communication.)
11. Ordinances
a. ID 15 -107 Second Reading - Alley Parking Language Ordinance Change
Attachments: Ordinance 15-07
b. ID 15 -109 Second Reading - Noise Ordinance
Attachments: Ordinance 15-06.pdf
c. ID 15 -115 LDC Amendment Section 30-793(2), Construction Temporary Use
Permit
Attachments: Tent Ordinance.pdf
d. ID 15 -104 First Reading - Sex Offender Ordinance
Attachments: Sexual Offender Ordinance.pdf
12. Resolutions for Adoption
a.(*) ID 15 -97 Award of Contract for Sidewalk Construction at Various Locations
(2014)
Attachments: Local Agency Agreement.pdf
Resolution 15-25.pdf
b.(*) ID 15 -102 Award of Contract for FY15 Annual Street and Roadway Resurfacing
Program
Attachments: Resurfacing Bid and Map.pdf
Resolution 15-27.pdf
c.(*) ID 15 -77 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Forklift
Attachments: Resolution 15-26 Forklift.pdf
Forklift Proposal Contract
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d.(*) ID 15 -114 Resolution to Approve and Adopt the Collier County Local Mitigation
Strategy Plan
Attachments: Resolution 15-29
Resolution 14-02
e.(*) ID 15 -106 Resolution to Adopt the Resolution Adopted by the Collier County Board
of Commissioners pertaining to Local School Board Control
Attachments: Resolution 15-28.pdf
f.(*) ID 15 -118 Resolution Approving the Code Compliance of Civil Penalties and Fines
replacing Resolution 14-77
Attachments: Exhibit A - Schedule of Civil Penalties and Fines 3-30-15.pdf
Resolution 15-31.pdf
g.(*) ID 15 -121 Resolution to Approve Fees Associated with City Council Authorized
Synthetic Turf Installation Permit Application & Inspection
Attachments: Resolution 15-30 - Synthetic Turf Permit Fees
h. ID 15 -116 Resolution to Approve the Site Development Plan for Garske Petition
Attachments: Garske Supporting Documentation.pdf
Resolution 15-33.pdf.pdf
i. ID 15 -117 Resolution to Approve the Site Development Plan for the Moose Lodge
Attachments: Moose Package.pdf
Revised Moose Phasing Plan.pdf
Resolution 15-34.pdf
j. ID 15 -111 Resolution to Proceed with Contract Negotiations with Victor L. Latavich,
Architect, PA pertaining to the Architectural Design for Mackle Park
Community Center
Attachments: Victor Latavish Architect PA-Submittal
David Corban Architect, pllc-Submittal
Parker Mudgett Smith Architects, Inc - Submittal
Resolution 15-35
13. Citizen Comments
[4 minutes per individual – Each individual has one opportunity to speak.]
14. Council Comments
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15. Adjournment
The public hearings will commence at 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter as business permits, in the
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interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written
comments may be sent to the City of Marco Island, 50 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL.
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