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City of Marco Island Florida 51 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, Florida cityofmarcoisland.com Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, November 13, 2018 5:30 PM Community Meeting Room City Council Chair: Erik Brechnitz Vice-Chair: Victor Rios City Council: Jared Grifoni, Larry Honig, Howard Reed, Charlette Roman and Sam Young Interim City Manager: Guillermo Polanco City Attorney: Alan L. Gabriel City Clerk: Laura Litzan City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 Swearing in of Councilors Elect Newly elected City Council Members Erik Brechnitz, Sam Young and re-elected City Council Member Victor Rios were sworn in by the Honorable Ramiro Manalich, Southwest Florida 20th Judicial Circuit Court Judge. 1. Call to Order Chair Grifoni called the meeting to order at 5:34 P.M. 2. Roll Call Present: 7- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young Also Present Guillermo Polanco, Interim City Manager Laura Litzan, City Clerk Alan L. Gabriel, City Attorney Mike Murphy, Fire Chief Dave Batiato, Deputy Fire Chief Al Schettino, Police Chief Dave Baer, Administrative Police Captain Rich Stoltenborg, Operations Police Captain Clayton Smith, Police Lieutenant Lina Uhpam, Purchasing and Risk Manager Tim Pinter, Director of Public Works Jeff Poteet, General Manager of Water and Sewer Daniel Smith, Community Affairs Director Samantha Malloy, Cultural, Parks and Recreation Manager Zach McGraw, Senior Network Specialist Lisa Smith, Recording Specialist Citizens and Visitors 3. Invocation - Led by Rabbi Mark Gross of the Marco Island Jewish Congregation 4. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilor Honig 5. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair ID 18-602 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair (Editoral History: The City Charter provides “the Council shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman to serve for a term of one year at the first meeting following the Council election, and the annual anniversary thereafter.” Council’s Rules of Procedure provides for the following process: (a) The Chair will call for nominations, which do not require a second. A nominee may decline the nomination. The Chair may exercise the prerogative to nominate. Nominations should continue until there are no further nominations. Discussions may follow each of the nominations and of the entirety of nominations. (b) When no further nominations are forthcoming, the Chair should close the nominations and call for a vote. The vote shall be in the order of the nominations received. City of Marco Island Florida Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 (c) If there are more than two candidates nominated, it is possible that, following the vote, no candidate will receive a majority (4) of votes. If there are three or more nominees, the nominee receiving the least number of affirmative votes will be dropped from consideration, followed by a second vote on the nominees receiving the most votes. (d) In the event that neither of the remaining nominees receives a majority vote, or in the event of a tie vote, the Chair shall reopen nominations followed again by a vote in order of nomination. (e) Following the election of the Chair, the newly elected Chair shall immediately assume the role of Chair and repeat the processes in (a) through (d) above to elect the Vice Chair.) MOTION by Councilor Rios, nominating Councilor Brechnitz as Chair of City Council. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 5- Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young No: 2- Councilor Reed and Councilor Roman MOTION by Councilor Reed, nominating Vice-Chair Roman as Chair of City Council. NO VOTE TAKEN ON THIS MOTION DUE TO THE MAJORITY VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS MOTION MOTION by Councilor Grifoni, nominating Councilor Rios as Vice-Chair of City Council. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young (THE MEETING WENT INTO RECESS AT 5:42 P.M. IT IS NOTED FOR THE RECORD THE SAME COUNCILORS WERE PRESENT WHEN THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 6:00 P.M.) 6. City Manager's Public Update This item was deferred. 7. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda (*) Councilor Roman requested removing Item 6-B-3 (Resolution - Temporary Driveway and Swale Parking Moratorium in Residential Areas for the Holiday Season) from the Consent Agenda. Vice-Chair Rios requested moving Item 13 (Council Reports-Discussion - City Manager Search Process) after Item 10 (Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing) and Council concurred. Councilor Young requested removing Item 6-B-4 (Resolution Authorizing the purchase of a new 2018 Western Star Truck with a Dump Body and Equipment per the approved Capital Improvement Program, "pay as you go") from the Consent Agenda. MOTION by Councilor Grifoni, seconded by Vice-Chair Rios, to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as amended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young City of Marco Island Florida Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 [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.] (IT IS NOTED FOR THE RECORD, THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA APPEAR IN NUMERICAL ORDER IN THE MINUTES.) A. (*)Approval of Minutes 1. ID 18-466 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2018 This item was approved under the Consent Agenda 2. ID 18-631 Approval of the Special-Called Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2018 This item was approved under the Consent Agenda. B. (*) Resolutions 1. ID 18-575 Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Apparatus Maintenance Services between Greater Naples Fire District and the City of Marco Island. This item was approved under the Consent Agenda. 2. ID 18-592 Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Moratorium on the Enforcement of Construction Activities taking place on Sundays for the Central Beach Regrading Project This item was approved under the Consent Agenda. 3. ID 18-598 Resolution - Temporary Driveway and Swale Parking Moratorium in Residential Areas for the Holiday Season (Editorial History: At the October 5, 2018 meeting, City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution to allow parking over the driveway sidewalks and in swales in residential areas during the holiday season. The resolution will automatically expire on January 7, 2019, unless extended by City Council.) City Clerk Laura Litzan read into the record by title only, Resolution 18-84. Councilor Roman removed this item from the Consent Agenda. She is proposing that Council adopt this as a holiday provision in the Code since this is the third year that Council has approved a temporary provision for a moratorium on this parking. Discussions ensued and it was determined to approve this Resolution now and then seek additional recommendations from the Interim City Manager and forward to a future meeting if necessary. City of Marco Island Florida Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 Public Comment: Mr. Robert Cholka, 361 Colonial Avenue, Chair of the Ad Hoc Parking Solutions Committee, commented this is important to do for the citizens of Marco Island. MOTION by Councilor Grifoni, seconded by Vice-Chair Rios, to approve Resolution 18-84, Temporary Driveway and Swale Parking Moratorium in Residential Areas for the Holiday Season. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young 4. ID 18-623 Resolution Authorizing the purchase of a new 2018 Western Star Truck with a Dump Body and Equipment per the approved Capital Improvement Program, "pay as you go". (Editorial History: The Public Works Department is requesting capital funding to purchase a new 2018 Western Star Truck with a Dump Body and equipment that was originally included within the FY14 Capital Improvement Program and is currently contained within the FY19 Capital Improvement Program. The purchase of this Dump Truck was recommended by the Ad-Hoc Hurricane Irma Review Committee and will be used during emergencies as well as during normal Public Works Operations. The new 2018 Western Star Truck with Dump Body will be purchased through the Florida Sheriffs Association/Florida Association of Counties 2018-2019 Bid Contract No. FSA18-VEH16.0, effective through September 30th, 2019.) City Clerk Laura Litzan read into the record by title only, Resolution 18-85. Councilor Young removed this item from the Consent Agenda. He is asking how this piece of equipment is going to be used and is of the opinion that money could be spent better elsewhere and recommended denial. City Attorney Alan Gabriel advised Councilors that per the rules all motions are to be made in the positive and if it fails, it fails. Public Works Director Tim Pinter answered Council's questions and concerns. Public Comment: None MOTION by Councilor Honig, seconded by Councilor Reed, to approve Resolution 18-85, Authorizing the purchase of a new 2018 Western Star Truck with a Dump Body and Equipment per the approved Capital Improvement Program, "pay as you go". MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 6- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios and Chair Brechnitz No: 1- Councilor Young 5. ID 18-625 Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a One-Year Contract Renewal with Maudlin & Jenkins, LLC, to Perform the City's Annual Financial Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending on September 30, 2018. This item was approved under the Consent Agenda. City of Marco Island Florida Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 8. City Council Items A. Presentations 1. ID 18-619 Recognition of Deputy Fire Chief David Batiato for his service to the impacted communities of the Florida Panhandle from Hurricane Michael. Fire Chief Mike Murphy recognized Deputy Chief David Batiato for his response, service and leadership skills when deployed to the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael as a strike team leader. 2. ID 18-601 Proclamation for Giving Tuesday - November 27, 2018 On behalf of City Council, Chair Brechnitz read a proclamation declaring November 27, 2018 as "Giving Tuesday". B. Discussion 1. ID 18-600 Approval of the 2019 City Council Meeting Schedule (Editorial History: The City Charter requires that City Council schedule a minimum of twelve regular meetings each year. Attached is a proposed schedule of City Council meetings for 2019. When the first or third Monday falls on a federal holiday, the meeting is scheduled for the following Tuesday. The first meeting in July has been omitted, anticipating that Council will elect to continue to schedule a two-week summer recess. Similarly, the second meetings in November and December have been omitted, anticipating that Council will once again elect to schedule a recess during the holidays. During the year, Council may schedule special-called meetings whenever necessary. Last year’s budget calendar has been attached if Council would like to schedule dates for next year’s budget workshops.) Council engaged in discussions regarding the 2019 City Council meeting dates and it was determined for Interim City Manager Guillermo Polanco to review the meeting schedule to include Councilors suggestions and forward to the next meeting. MOTION by Vice-Chair Rios, seconded by Councilor Young, to approve the 2019 City Council Meeting Schedule. NO VOTE TAKEN ON THIS MOTION MOTION by Councilor Roman, seconded by Councilor Honig, to continue this item to the next scheduled meeting and ask Interim City Manager Guillermo Polanco to come back with his recommendations. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 6- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young No: 1- Councilor Grifoni 2. ID 18-595 Letter from County Manager Leo E. Ochs, Jr. regarding Ambulance Coverage for the City of Marco Island City of Marco Island Florida Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 (Editorial History: On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Interim City Manager Gil Polanco, Council Chairman Jared Grifoni, Fire Chief Mike Murphy, Deputy Fire Chief Dave Batiato, and Incident Commander Chris Byrne, met with Collier County Manager Leo E. Ochs, Jr. to discuss options for a second ambulance for Marco Island, and for the County’s consideration of extending the length of coverage for the current seasonal service on the Island.) Councilor Grifoni held a discussion regarding the two (2) options in the letter from County Manager Leo Ochs for ambulance coverage for the City of Marco Island. Following discussions, it was determined to forward this item to the January 2019 meeting. MOTION by Councilor Grifoni, seconded by Vice-Chair Rios, to continue this item to the January 7, 2019 City Council Meeting. NO VOTE TAKEN ON THIS MOTION MOTION by Councilor Grifoni, seconded by Vice-Chair Rios, amended to continue this item to the January 22, 2019 City Council Meeting. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young 9. Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and items other than those appearing on the agenda. Mr. Ray Seward, 287 Rockhill Court, wanted to make clear he is better known as "crusty nasty citizen" by this Council and spoke about two (2) articles in the newspapers; the Coastal Breeze and the Marco Eagle, where a number of people were insulted by the article and asked if this is how elections are won. It was determined the owner of the article is Councilor Honig. It is his opinion that Councilor Honig is not being truthful to the people. Councilor Honig admitted he owns it, but denied writing the article. Mr. Phil Kostelnik, 121 Channel Court, congratulated the newly elected Councilors and said Council needs to learn to be nice and respectful of each other as well as the residents who volunteer on the committees. He suggested Council spend their time and energy on hiring a new City Manager. His second concern pertains to Key Marco residents who are now charging a $5.00 fee for bicyclist to ride on their streets and Whiskey Creek Road has become Marco Island's first toll road. Mr. Ed Issler, 908 South Joy Circle, also congratulated the newly elected members and advised their first order of business is to select the right person to be the Interim City Manager. He believes the ground work has already been done and implored Council to make that their top order of business. Mr. Jeff Gilbert, 441 Battersea Court, spoke on behalf of a resident on Shorecrest Court regarding sidewalk damage from the hurricane. He is asking Council to look at this situation and possibly figure out some sort of way to permit him to repair the damaged portion of the sidewalk instead of replacing the whole thing. Ms. Adrian Conner, 247 North Collier Boulevard, Joe's Barber Shop, thanked Council, Code Enforcement and City staff for finding an amendment to their issue and is happy it is over. 10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - None (THE MEETING WENT INTO RECESS AT 7:19 P.M. IT IS NOTED FOR THE RECORD THE SAME COUNCILORS WERE PRESENT WHEN THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:25 P.M.) City of Marco Island Florida Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 11. Ordinances a. ID 18-604 Ordinance - Second Reading - Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Re-appropriation (Editorial History: Each year the City prepares the budget based on estimated revenues and expenses for the coming year. During the course of the fiscal year, budget adjustments and revisions due to operational activities and actual expenses are approved by the City Council. The Finance Department periodically updates the City Council throughout the fiscal year on the status of the budget. These adjustments and revisions are then combined into a re-appropriation ordinance for ratification by City Council at the end of each fiscal year as the final amended fiscal year 2018 budget. The following summarizes the significant changes to the City’s FY 2018 budget: GENERAL FUND: The changes are primarily comprised of transfers to the Capital Projects Fund related the use of Fire and Parks impact fee funds, which are delineated below in the Capital Projects Fund details. Donations received amounted to $7,500 (Sponsorship of Concert Series). SELF INSURANCE FUND: The budgetary impact of for FY 2018 consists of $375,000 related to the insurance settlement proceeds for Station 51 which were expended in the Capital Projects Fund. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND: The proposed changes are comprised of budget amendments and the prior year carry forward of purchase orders and unexpended appropriations of capital project funds from fiscal year 2017 to the fiscal year 2018 budget to fund capital projects. The largest budgetary amendments relate to $870,275 received in state grants for Public Works stormwater and linear sidewalk projects. Other increases include $224,510 for the use of Fire Department impact fees for Station 51, $469,228 for the use of impact fees to reimburse Mackle Park Facility costs, and $325,471 for the lease purchase of the Vac Truck. BUILDING SERVICES FUND: The budgetary impact of for FY 2018 consists of $82,223 for the lease purchase of vehicles for the Building Services Department. WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: The proposed budget amendment is primarily the use of operating reserves of $988,966, impact fee reserves of $1,631,000, and $3,555,976 of capital reserves for the Marco Shores Project. The Utility SAD (Sewer Assessment District) Fund was fully reimbursed for the expenditures of completed projects in the final amount of $39,247. The W&S Fund was also impacted by the prior year carry forward of purchase orders and unexpended appropriations of capital project funds from FY 2017 to the FY 2018 budget to fund capital projects.) City Clerk Laura Litzan read into the record by title only, Ordinance 18-19. Public Comment: None MOTION by Vice-Chair Rios, seconded by Councilor Young, to approve Ordinance 18-19 on Second Reading for Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Re-appropriation. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young 12. Resolutions for Adoption ID 18-578 Resolution - A Variance Petition (VP-18-005429) request reducing the required twenty-five (25) foot rear setback to twenty-one (21) for the property address of 1049 Fieldstone Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145 City of Marco Island Florida Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 (Editorial History: The applicant applied for a screen enclosure permit. The plans indicated replacing a screen wall with a new CMU wall encroaching four (4) feet into the twenty-five (25) foot year yard setback. The application was denied based upon the encroachment into the rear twenty-five (25) foot setback. We met with the applicant and it was discovered the new wall was part of a previously issued concrete permit and was already in place. As a result, the Owner is requesting approval of a variance for the encroachment. On October 5, 2018, Planning Board voted unanimously (7-0) to approve this variance with findings and conditions of approval.) City Attorney Alan Gabriel asked Council to treat this Variance Petition as a Quasi-Judicial item and he swore in all witnesses. Each Councilor provided their ex-parte communications. City Clerk Laura Litzan read into the record by title only, Resolution 18-87. Community Affairs Director Dan Smith presented the project and answered Council's questions and concerns. Public Comment: None MOTION by Vice-Chair Rios, seconded by Councilor Young, to approve Resolution 18-87, A Variance Petition (VP-18-005429) request reducing the required twenty-five (25) foot rear setback to twenty-one (21) for the property address of 1049 Fieldstone Drive, Marco Island, Florida 34145. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young MOTION by Councilor Reed, seconded by Councilor Young, to waive the fee in Resolution 18-87, A Variance Petition (VP-18-005429) request reducing the required twenty-five (25) foot rear setback to twenty-one (21) for the property address of 1049 Fieldstone Drive, Marco Island, Florida 34145. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young 13. Council Reports ID 18-632 Discussion - City Manager Search Process - Chair Jared Grifoni Councilor Grifoni held a discussion on the City Manager search process and how to move forward with the new Council Members. Council engaged in discussions and it was questioned if a Councilor who was on the losing side, could make a motion to reconsider. City Attorney Alan Gabriel advised a motion is appropriate and can be made and further discussions and considerations are open to the new Council on how to proceed. During Councilor Reed's comments, Vice-Chair Rios made a point of order saying, the City Attorney has advised this is a new City Council and Councilor Reed's statement does not apply. Chair Brechnitz concurred and ruled to allow Councilor Reed to continue speaking. Public Comment: Ms. Terry Sommefeld, 1111 San Marco Road, thanked Council for using the money effectively by bringing the three (3) candidates for interviews. She believes an Interim Manager will know it's not permanent and would construct the framework for hiring a permanent City Manager. City of Marco Island Florida Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 MOTION by Vice-Chair Rios, seconded by Councilor Roman, to have Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young as soon as can be arranged, to interview the three (3) previous City Manager candidate finalists and then have Council vote again to see if Council can hire one (1) of the three (3) finalist. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 14. Council Communications Councilor Young had no comment. Vice-Chair Rios expressed his disagreement with the content of the letter that was sent to the legislative delegation and believes the motion was inaccurately recorded. Councilor Reed congratulated Councilor Roman who was featured in an article in the "Ebella Magazine". Councilor Roman asked Council when looking at the budget calendar to consider doing a strategic planning session and a priority setting session. Her second comment is in regards to vacancies on three (3) committees at the County level that will need to be filled and would like to see that on the next agenda. It was determined for Vice-Chair Rios to attend the Tourist Development Council (TDC) meeting on November 26, 2018, even though he has not been re-elected to that committee. Chair Brechnitz made a point of order asking how the County Committee appointments are made and he was advised the Councilors elect them and the Board of County Commissioners approves them. Councilor Grifoni thanked Parks and Recreation staff for their Halloween event. He commented on the passing of the sales tax increase and when those funds will become available to Marco Island. He suggested scheduling a time in the future for that discussion. Councilor Honig spoke about the uneven applications of codes regarding dumpster enclosures and sidewalks in front of finished lots. He proposed asking the City to put a moratorium on code violations until there is a new City Manager in place. Following discussions, Council unanimously concurred for Interim City Manager Guillermo Polanco to come back with recommendations. Councilor Honig reminded Council on May 21, 2018, City Council took a no confidence vote (4-3) on then Chair Grifoni regarding his handling of the former City Manager Lee Niblock matter. He is asking Council to thank Councilor Grifoni for his service. Public Comment: None MOTION by Councilor Honig, seconded by Vice-Chair Rios, that City Council tonight, express its appreciation for and its confidence in Jared Grifoni. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 5- Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young No: 2- Councilor Reed and Councilor Roman Following the vote, Chair Brechnitz expressed his displeasure with the tone of the meeting tonight. He commented he looks through the windshield and not the rear view mirror, to put all this behind them and move forward. He said it accomplishes nothing and the citizens do not like it. Councilor Honig made a point of order saying the Chair is criticizing what he did and Chair Brechnitz ruled he was not, only that the tone of the meeting has gotten progressively worse. City of Marco Island Florida Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 15. Future Agenda ID 18-467 Future Agenda Items Vice-Chair Rios is requesting a discussion on the following items; political signs in the right of way, separating Code Enforcement from the Police Department, water quality issues, review of the South Barfield Drainage Project and he will provide position papers. Councilor Grifoni is requesting to add a discussion on a spending ordinance and will provide a position paper. Councilor Young is requesting to a discussion on the following items; zero budgeting, review of the committee appointment process, fertilizer ordinance, suntree filter inspections, Turrell Hall and Associates water quality report and a citizen/staff climate survey on a routine bases and will provide position papers. Chair Brechnitz is requesting to a discussion on a revision of the Rules of Procedures on how to add new appointments to the Committees for the December 10, 2018 agenda. 16. City Manager's Report ID 18-468 City Manager’s Report Interim City Manager Guillermo Polanco provided his report and answered Council's questions or concerns. 17. City Attorney's Report ID 18-469 City Attorney’s Report City Attorney Alan Gabriel provided his report and answered Council's questions and concerns. He asked City Council if they would like to approve the settlement agreement proposed in the litigation matter "Colby Banker vs Kranich, Kranich and The City of Marco Island. MOTION by Councilor Reed, seconded by Vice-Chair Rios, to approve the settlement proposal in the amount of $10,000. in the "Colby Banker vs Kranich, Kranich and The City of Marco Island" litigation matter. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Councilor Reed, Councilor Roman, Councilor Grifoni, Councilor Honig, Vice-Chair Rios, Chair Brechnitz and Councilor Young 18. Departmental Reports ID 18-470 Monthly Departmental Reports Council has agreed to forego the departmental reports by staff unless Council has a specific question for the department head. City of Marco Island Florida Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 Public Works Report - Public Works Director Tim Pinter Water and Sewer Report - General Manager Jeff Poteet Police Department Report - Police Chief Al Schettino Finance Department Report - Acting Finance Director Debi Mueller IT Department Report - Director of Information Technology Jordan Turek Human Resources Department Report - HR Director Leslie Sanford Parks and Recreation Report - Parks, Culture and Recreation Manager Samantha Malloy Growth Management Report - Community Affairs Director Dan Smith Building Services Department Report - Chief Building Official Raul Perez Water & Sewer Report - General Manager Jeff Poteet Fire-Rescue Report - Fire Chief Mike Murphy 19. Citizens' Comments Mr. Andrew Kirlin, 1062 Hartley Avenue, suggested Council consider establishing an Ad Hoc Permit Committee to assist in the delayed permitting process and suggested using LED lights on the old bridge. 20. Adjournment There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:23 P.M. ___________________________ Erik Brechnitz, Council Chairman ATTEST: _________________________________________ Laura Litzan, City Clerk PREPARED BY: ________________________________________ Lisa Smith, Recording Specialist City of Marco Island Florida Page 11

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City of Marco Island Florida 51 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, Florida cityofmarcoisland.com Summary Agenda - Final-revised Tuesday, November 13, 2018 5:30 PM Community Meeting Room City Council Chair: Erik Brechnitz Vice-Chair: Victor Rios City Council: Jared Grifoni, Larry Honig, Howard Reed, Charlette Roman and Sam Young Interim City Manager: Guillermo Polanco City Attorney: Alan L. Gabriel City Clerk: Laura Litzan City Council Summary Agenda - November 13, 2018 Final-revised Swearing in of Councilors Elect Councilor-Elect Erik Brechnitz Councilor-Elect Victor Rios Councilor-Elect Sam Young 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Invocation - Rabbi Mark Gross, Marco Island Jewish Congregation 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair ID 18-602 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair 6. City Manager's Public Update 7. 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.] A. (*)Approval of Minutes 1. ID 18-466 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2018 Attachments: October 15, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. ID 18-631 Approval of the Special-Called Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2018 Attachments: November 5, 2018 Special-Called Meeting Minutes B. (*) Resolutions 1. ID 18-575 Resolution Approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement for apparatus maintenance services between Greater Naples Fire District and the City of Marco Island. Attachments: Resolution 18-82 Fleet Maintenance Agreement (Proposed 10.5.18) City of Marco Island Florida Page 2 Printed on 11/14/2018 City Council Summary Agenda - November 13, 2018 Final-revised 2. ID 18-592 Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Moratorium on the Enforcement of Construction Activities taking place on Sundays for the Central Beach Regrading Project Attachments: Resolution 18-83 3. ID 18-598 Resolution - Temporary Driveway and Swale Parking Moratorium in Residential Areas for the Holiday Season Attachments: Resolution 18-84 4. ID 18-623 Resolution Authorizing the purchase of a new 2018 Western Star Truck with a Dump Body and Equipment per the approved Capital Improvement Program, “pay as you go”. Attachments: Resolution 18-85 Tampa Truck Proposal 5. ID 18-625 Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a One-Year Contract Renewal with Maudlin & Jenkins, LLC, to Perform the City's Annual Financial Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending on September 30, 2018. Attachments: Resolution 18-86 8. City Council Items A. Presentations 1. ID 18-619 2. ID 18-601 Proclamation for Giving Tuesday - November 27, 2018 Attachments: Proclamation Background Information B. Discussion 1. ID 18-600 Approval of the 2019 City Council Meeting Schedule Attachments: 2019 City Council Meeting Schedule Prior Year Budget Calendar 2019 Calendar 2. ID 18-595 Letter from County Manager Leo E. Ochs, Jr. regarding Ambulance Coverage for the City of Marco Island Attachments: County Manager Letter City of Marco Island Florida Page 3 Printed on 11/14/2018 City Council Summary Agenda - November 13, 2018 Final-revised 9. Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled 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 10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing 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 18-604 Ordinance - Second Reading - Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Re-appropriation Attachments: Ordinance 18-19 Exhibit A 12. Resolutions for Adoption ID 18-578 Resolution - A Variance Petition (VP-18-005429) request reducing the required twenty-five (25) foot rear setback to twenty-one (21) for the property address of 1049 Fieldstone Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145 Attachments: Resolution18-87 Staff Report Application Request to waive fee Site Plans Site Pictures 13. Council Reports ID 18-632 Discussion - City Manager Search Process - Chair Jared Grifoni 14. Council Communications City of Marco Island Florida Page 4 Printed on 11/14/2018 City Council Summary Agenda - November 13, 2018 Final-revised 15. Future Agenda ID 18-467 Future Agenda Items Attachments: Copy of Future Agenda Committee Summary 16. City Manager's Report ID 18-468 City Manager’s Report Attachments: City Manager's Report Ad-Hoc Hurricane Committee Correspondence to CC 17. City Attorney's Report ID 18-469 City Attorney’s Report Attachments: City Attorney Report 18. Departmental Reports ID 18-470 Monthly Departmental Reports Attachments: Public Works Water & Sewer Police Finance, Informaton Technology, Human Resources Information Technology Goals & Objectives Parks & Recreation Growth Management Building Services Fire-Rescue 19. Citizens' Comments [4 minutes per individual – Each individual has one opportunity to speak.] 20. Adjournment City of Marco Island Florida Page 5 Printed on 11/14/2018 City Council Summary Agenda - November 13, 2018 Final-revised The public hearings will commence at 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter as business permits, in the City of Marco Island, Community Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, Florida. All 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. 34145. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marco Island at (239) 389-5010 at least two days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at laura@cityofmarcoisland.com if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email. Any Invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Council meeting shall be voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views and beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council, and the Council is not allowed by law to endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any speaker. City of Marco Island Florida Page 6 Printed on 11/14/2018

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