First readings passed for ordinances creating a Downtown Core land use category (30 units/acre) and allowing ground-floor residential downtown; AMI meter project Phase 1 closed out at $1.55M.
19 items on the agenda · 12 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
The council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence honoring servicemen and women.
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[00:00:22] Thank you. [00:00:23] If you could all stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment of silence [00:00:27] in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:32] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America [00:00:36] and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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[00:00:27] in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:32] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America [00:00:36] and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:00:51] Thank you.
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- 4Approval of Minutes of the July 28, 2015 City Council Work Session and the August 4, 2015 Regular Meeting▶ 0:52
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Retirement, District Chief Ron Nemetz
Council and Fire Department leadership recognized District Chief Ron Nemetz on his retirement after 25 years and three months of service. Speakers detailed his career progression from firefighter (1990) to lieutenant (1996), captain (2008), and district chief (2012), with his last day being August 30, 2015.
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[00:02:04] Get the rest of the family down here. [00:02:07] Come on. [00:02:27] How about the rest of the men? [00:02:28] Come on down. [00:02:33] We're going to need a wide-angle camera here. [00:02:47] Get this back. [00:02:58] Come on, Alex. [00:03:00] Next man. [00:03:02] Thank you. [00:03:28] All right, the rest of you, come on down. [00:03:44] Mr. Mayor, a few of us would like to say a few words to Ron. [00:03:50] Just to let everybody know, the Fire Department is a brotherhood, [00:03:55] and it's a big community of fire, especially after 25 years and three months. [00:03:59] I've only been the Fire Chief here for a short amount of time, [00:04:03] but it didn't take long to see the obvious dedication and pride [00:04:09] that District Chief Nemitz shows in his crew and in the city and the job that he does. [00:04:16] I'm very proud of him. [00:04:18] I wish I had 25 firefighters just like him. [00:04:22] You do. [00:04:26] He's a heck of a guy. [00:04:28] I'm going to miss him. [00:04:30] The part for me is I wish I would have had a lot more time that I could have worked with him. [00:04:35] He reminds me a lot of myself, and I'm really going to miss you. [00:04:41] Thanks. [00:04:48] I just want to throw a couple of statistics out there. [00:04:51] I tried to memorize these. [00:04:52] I think I did, but I don't want to make an error. [00:04:55] District Chief Nemitz came on the Fire Department on May 12, 1990. [00:05:01] He was a firefighter until 1996 at the private rank until he got promoted to lieutenant. [00:05:07] In 2008, then he was promoted to captain. [00:05:11] And in 2012, he was promoted to District Chief, [00:05:14] and his last day on the Fire Department will be August 30 of this month. [00:05:21] Ron, we're going to miss you again, like I said. [00:05:23] He's obviously gone up through the ranks. [00:05:25] He's done things the right way. [00:05:29] And a long, happy retirement, and we're very proud of you. [00:05:33] Thank you. [00:05:46] For the last four years, we've lost eight folks in the Fire Department. [00:05:49] It's been here over 25 years. [00:05:52] So in the years that we've lost of people here and experience that we've lost, [00:05:58] I'll say something about Ron, and we'll use his family, too, as an example. [00:06:03] The dedication he's shown us here within the Fire Department [00:06:06] and the citizens of this town, I see in his kids. [00:06:10] Ron and Gene have done an outstanding job raising their family. [00:06:13] What he does here every day, this is what he does at home. [00:06:16] And I can see it in them as they've grown up, [00:06:18] because we've all seen them from little babies grow up to what they are today, [00:06:21] and he's done an outstanding job. [00:06:24] With Ron, we tried to go back and look to see how many hours he's trained in our department. [00:06:28] And because he's been here so long, he's a dinosaur now, [00:06:31] that we didn't have the computer system that we have now. [00:06:35] We're guessing he's well over the 10,000-hour mark for the training that he's done here. [00:06:40] When Ron got promoted to district chief, [00:06:43] everybody that's assigned to a shift never wants to leave their shift [00:06:46] because they think it's always the best shift. [00:06:48] One of the first things Ron came to me and he told me, he said, [00:06:51] if I need to go someplace else to help this department, I'll do whatever I need to do. [00:06:56] And that was big, because like I said, most people never want to leave their current shift. [00:07:00] So Ron volunteered, and the point he made a while ago about having 25 guys back there just like him, [00:07:06] I promise you we will see every one of these guys that's on his shift, [00:07:10] and even the guys not on his shift, two years from now, three years from now, [00:07:14] we're going to see Ron Nimitz and some of them folks back there. [00:07:18] Worked very, very hard to get these people up and trained, [00:07:21] because he knows what it's going to be like when he retires. [00:07:24] There's a lot of young ones here. [00:07:27] An outstanding job. [00:07:29] And I can honestly say that it's been nothing but an honor and a privilege to work with Ron, [00:07:33] and I truly will miss him. [00:07:36] Thank you. [00:07:46] Sure. [00:07:52] I can truly tell you that I remember the day that Ron started. [00:07:57] Having been here 25-plus years, too, it's been an honor and a privilege watching us kind of grow up together. [00:08:03] So to say I'm not proud of all of your accomplishments would be an understatement. [00:08:07] So when Ron got promoted to district chief, [00:08:11] I was privileged to have the opportunity to give him that promotion over there. [00:08:15] And I've got to tell you, he's exceeded the expectations that we could even, what he can say, be expected of him. [00:08:21] Another thing about Ron, he's a great communicator. [00:08:25] He has the ability to challenge some of the discussions that Tim and I have had in the past [00:08:30] and kind of make sense of an opposition of his view. [00:08:34] And I applaud you for your courage to do that and the tactfulness in which you did that. [00:08:39] I don't say we listen to him all the time, but even when we didn't, [00:08:44] he carried out our directives as we would have wanted to do with no other animosity towards it. [00:08:50] So Ron, I thank you for that. [00:08:52] And one more item, I'd like to thank you personally for what you've done for me and my family, [00:08:59] and professionally for what you've done for this community. [00:09:02] You're a true hero. [00:09:04] It's been a privilege. [00:09:11] Thank you, Ron. [00:09:13] Thank you, everybody. [00:09:14] Thank you, Ron. [00:09:18] It's always great to be able to recognize some of our folks that have put in a lot of time [00:09:24] and sweat equity and their heart into what they do for this city.
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Oath of Office, New Police Officers
The Police Chief conducted a swearing-in ceremony for three new police officers (Casey Engle, Jamil Halabi, and Nick Ricketts), reading the law enforcement code of ethics before City Clerk Doreen administered the oath of office. The Chief also belatedly recognized the recent promotion of Chris to sergeant, a 14-year veteran of the department.
International Association of Chiefs of PoliceMulti-Gang Task ForceWest Pasco Bar AssociationBob CloseCasey EngleChrisDoreenJamil HalabiMoe RickettsNick RickettsLaw Enforcement Code of EthicsOath of OfficePromotion to Sergeant▶ Jump to 9:29 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:09:29] And I think we're going to be recognizing some more of that here. [00:09:32] Chief, it's your turn up here. [00:09:53] Thank you. [00:09:57] The next couple of minutes are going to be very important to some new police officers. [00:10:02] We're doing a swearing-in ceremony. [00:10:04] Their family and friends are here. [00:10:07] These three men have attended a police academy and graduated [00:10:11] and gone through an extensive background investigation [00:10:14] and are coming on board to be representative of our community as police officers here [00:10:20] for our police department. [00:10:25] I'm going to mention this now so that everyone knows that we're going to have photo opportunities [00:10:31] as this progresses. [00:10:32] It's not going to take but a few minutes, but we're going to ask the family and friends to come up [00:10:37] that would like to be included in the photos, but we'll do that. [00:10:42] They can take photos while each officer is being pinned [00:10:46] and then we'll do a group shot with everybody afterwards. [00:10:54] Over 40 years ago, I attended a police academy and became a police officer. [00:10:59] In fact, it was just slightly more than 40 years ago. [00:11:03] And for me, one of the most important things that I recognized at that time [00:11:08] is that this code of ethics, it's not just our oath of office, [00:11:14] but it's also a code of ethics that we are expected to live by. [00:11:19] This code of ethics was developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police back in the 1950s. [00:11:25] And they actually got the original idea of it and much of the language from Ireland, [00:11:32] from a law enforcement officer in Ireland. [00:11:35] And he gave the IACP, the International Association, permission to use that. [00:11:42] And so they, over the years, have modified it several times. [00:11:45] And I'm going to read the current version of it. [00:11:49] These are our expectations of what we would like these officers to grow into [00:11:57] and what our community expects of them. [00:11:59] And it's pretty much an oath. [00:12:02] As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community, [00:12:07] to safeguard lives and property, to protect the innocent against deception, [00:12:12] the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder, [00:12:18] and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice. [00:12:24] I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all [00:12:29] and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. [00:12:34] I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule, [00:12:40] develop self-restraint, and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others, [00:12:45] honest in thought and deed, both in my personal and official life. [00:12:49] I will be exemplary in obeying the law and regulations of my department. [00:12:55] Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity [00:13:01] will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. [00:13:06] I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudice, political beliefs, [00:13:13] aspirations, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions. [00:13:19] With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, [00:13:24] I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, [00:13:32] never employing a necessary force or violence, and never accepting gratuities. [00:13:37] I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, [00:13:43] and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. [00:13:50] I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. [00:13:58] I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice. [00:14:04] I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance [00:14:09] and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. [00:14:16] I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, [00:14:21] dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession, law enforcement. [00:14:26] I think it's important for these officers to hear this the day that they're being sworn in [00:14:31] and for their family members to also know this is who is that person that they are. [00:14:39] That member of their family. These are the expectations that we have. [00:14:44] And with that, I would like to ask Doreen to come down, our city clerk, [00:14:49] and to administer the oath of office. [00:14:54] And I will ask Casey Engle, Jamil Halabi, and Nick Ricketts to please come down. [00:15:00] And along with that, could I please have my Deputy Chief, Bob Close, and my two lieutenants [00:15:07] also to come down. [00:15:30] I, Casey Ingle, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution [00:15:35] and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, [00:15:39] domestic or foreign, that I will bear true faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same, [00:15:44] that I will uphold the ordinance of the City of Newport Ridge, Florida, and that I will [00:15:48] faithfully perform all the duties of police officer of said city. [00:15:52] So help me God. [00:16:23] I, Jameel Halaby, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution [00:16:38] and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, [00:16:44] domestic or foreign, that I will bear true faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same, [00:16:49] that I will uphold the ordinances of the City of Newport Ridge, Florida, and that I [00:16:53] will faithfully perform all duties of the police officer of said city. [00:16:56] So help me God. [00:17:07] I, Nicholas Riggis, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution [00:17:38] and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, [00:17:42] domestic or foreign, and that I will bear the faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the [00:17:50] same, that I will uphold the ordinance of the City of Newport Ridge, Florida, and that [00:17:54] I will faithfully perform all the duties of police officer of said city. [00:17:59] So help me God. [00:18:01] Now there's another very important thing that happens in a law enforcement [00:18:32] officer's career that they'll never forget. [00:18:34] And that is the day in the moment that their badge is pinned on them. [00:18:39] And what I'm going to do is ask each of these officers if there is an individual that you [00:18:44] would like to have pin your badge on you. [00:18:48] Okay, would you invite them up? [00:18:56] We'll take it one at a time. [00:19:13] Here's a photo I keep in my office of my uncle who was my inspiration to become a police [00:19:22] officer and it's right above my desk and it's very important to me so I want to make [00:19:28] sure that these officers get that opportunity to get that photo. [00:19:35] A little shaky there, aren't you? [00:19:42] Just stick the pin in, he can take it. [00:19:50] I guess I need a badge, huh? [00:20:00] When you pin that in, see if you can find his heart. [00:20:11] Chief, would you please introduce? [00:20:13] I intend to do that. [00:20:15] That's great. [00:20:17] Chief, would you please introduce? [00:20:19] I intend to do that. [00:20:21] That's great. [00:20:23] Past Chief of Police, Moe Ricketts. [00:20:25] Chief, would you please introduce? [00:20:27] I intend to do that. [00:20:29] That's great. [00:20:31] Past Chief of Police, Moe Ricketts. [00:20:37] This is Matt, I'm a senior instructor. [00:20:40] That's great. [00:20:42] Past Chief of Police, Moe Ricketts. [00:20:51] This might be our first legacy in town too. [00:20:57] I intend to view those on in your life. [00:21:21] Thank you. [00:21:22] Now let's just take a moment and that way we can do the group photos with each of their family members [00:21:26] and also you don't have to sit through the whole council meeting. [00:21:29] So let's start with Chris. [00:21:31] How about your family and friends, if they could come down real quick. [00:21:40] Yeah, let's see if we can get the seal and maybe some of the pictures as well. [00:22:00] Oh, we're flipping people. [00:22:02] Thank you. [00:22:03] You're welcome. [00:22:19] Where's the family at? [00:22:23] Do you want to get in on this? [00:22:40] Thank you. [00:22:58] Getting it? [00:22:59] Yep. [00:23:20] Okay, thank you. [00:23:21] Thank you. [00:23:23] That's okay. [00:23:29] Chris? [00:23:37] Thank you so much. [00:24:00] We can't have your badge. [00:24:27] Thank you so much. [00:24:55] Thank you so much. [00:25:24] Thank you so much. [00:25:53] Thank you. [00:26:13] If you'll indulge me for another moment. [00:26:28] If everyone would have their seats for a second please. [00:26:36] There's another very important milestone that someone has met between when promotions were done several months ago [00:26:45] and now is we had an opening for a sergeant and we have made a promotion within the department. [00:26:51] But that individual never got formal recognition for it. [00:26:54] So I'm going to ask if you can indulge me for just a moment to introduce you to our new sergeant. [00:27:01] And Chris, would you please come on down? [00:27:13] Chris has 14 years service with our agency. [00:27:16] He served six years in patrol, six years as a detective, which included not only regular criminal investigations, [00:27:25] but he also was a member of the vice narcotics unit for a number of years. [00:27:29] He served two years as a corporal in the field. [00:27:32] And in June he was promoted to sergeant. [00:27:37] He was also in 2014 the West Pasco Bars' 2014 law enforcement officer of the year. [00:27:45] He is a member of the multi-gang task force. [00:27:50] He's got a tremendous personnel file filled with many letters of commendation [00:27:55] and he's very well deserving of the position of sergeant. [00:27:58] We have a lot of expectations for him. [00:28:00] And with that, I just want to congratulate you, Chris. [00:28:03] Thank you. [00:28:05] Even though it's a little belated publicly. [00:28:07] Thank you. [00:28:26] Family, come down, please. [00:28:28] If I didn't, I'd be in trouble. [00:28:29] I know, I know. [00:28:31] And with that, I'm going to go sit down. [00:28:32] Thank you very much for indulging us. [00:28:34] Thank you. [00:28:48] Here are the bosses right there. [00:29:02] Thank you very much. [00:29:03] It's my pleasure to work here and serve you. [00:29:05] Thank you. [00:29:06] Thank you. [00:29:07] Thank you.
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- 7Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 29:17
- 8.aApproval of Minutes, Environmental Committee▶ 35:38
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Purchase/Payments
approvedon consentCouncil approved the purchase/payments item with a motion and second; no discussion was recorded and the motion passed on a voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments. (passed)
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[00:35:42] Second. We have a motion and a second. No items of approval. Hearing none, all those [00:35:49] in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Next is public reading
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First Reading, Ordinance #2015-2052: Downtown Core Future Land Use Category
approvedCouncil held a first reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2015-2052, amending the Comprehensive Plan to create a Downtown Core (DC) Future Land Use Category allowing 30 units/acre and transient accommodations on approximately 18.1 acres carved from the existing Downtown category. Council approved the motion with direction to investigate whether the map conflicts with local Ordinance 1 (Sims) regarding the Chamber of Commerce parcel remaining as park, before final adoption.
Ord. Ordinance #2015-2052
- motion:Motion to adopt Ordinance 2015-2052 on first reading with direction to investigate conflict with Ordinance 1 regarding the Chamber of Commerce parcel before final adoption. (passed)
Acorn (alleyway off US 19)Wyoming AvenueChamber of CommerceCouncilman DavisCouncilman PhillipsCouncilman StarkHeather FiorentinoLisaMr. SimsComprehensive Plan Table FLU 1.1.3Downtown Core (DC) Future Land Use CategoryFuture Land Use Element Policy 1.6.1Map FLU-6Ordinance 1 (Sims)Ordinance 2015-2052Ordinance 2015-2054▶ Jump to 35:54 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:35:54] of ordinances. First reading, Public Ordinance 2015-2052. An Ordinance Amending the City [00:36:01] of New Port Richey Comprehensive Plan, Amending Table FLU 1.1.3 to Allow Transient Accommodation [00:36:08] Use in the Downtown Future Land Use Category and to Establish the Downtown Core DC Future [00:36:14] Land Use Category. Amending Future Land Use Element Policy 1.6.1 to Include the Downtown [00:36:19] Core DC Future Land Use Category and Amending Approximately 18.1 Acres of Map, FLU-6 Future [00:36:28] Land Use Map, as Described in Exhibit A, from Downtown D to Downtown Core DC, Providing [00:36:34] for Severability and Providing for an Effective Date. This is a public hearing. Any comments? [00:36:42] Anybody in the public? Hearing none, bring it back to Council. Move for approval. Lisa, [00:36:50] were you going to talk a little bit about it? I see we have a PowerPoint. I can, if [00:36:55] you'd like me to review. I find the title to be interesting. I wish we could have found [00:37:02] another word besides transient accommodations because it gives me a vision of what we're [00:37:11] doing. A visual impression of the homeless. A whole series of things. [00:37:19] That's typical planning jargon. I understand that. Years ago, it probably didn't have the [00:37:24] ultimate meaning it has. If you could give us some parameters, that would be great. [00:37:29] Just briefly, this is the amendment to create the core in the downtown, which is going to [00:37:34] give a greater intensity of density. Simply, this is an amendment to the table in the future [00:37:42] land use section, which creates the category entitlements of 30 units an acre. It does [00:37:47] allow for transient accommodation as a use in that category. It also amends a policy [00:37:53] that recognizes the new core category. The map shows this is what the downtown is today [00:37:59] in the purple. The core would be carved out of the middle of that, allowing for the higher [00:38:04] intensity. It's simply that in a nutshell. This is a public hearing. It will go to the [00:38:10] state following tonight's meeting. [00:38:14] My only other question. Can you go back to the map, please? If there's substantial assemblage [00:38:23] off of 19 back acorn, the acorn, I call it the alleyway. They call it a road. Will we [00:38:34] end up doing some type of zoning update on that in the future, too? Would that be the [00:38:41] next step if there was an assemblage there? Obviously, we're driving density downtown, [00:38:48] which means vertical and occupancy levels and all that. That's the trend again. I guess [00:38:54] it's back to the 80s where we mass out the parcel to make it financially feasible for [00:39:01] the developers. [00:39:02] We will certainly look at the acorn piece as that comes forward to us in the assembled [00:39:08] parcel, sure. [00:39:09] Very good. Thanks. [00:39:10] Councilman Davis? [00:39:11] Nothing. [00:39:12] Councilman Stark? [00:39:13] I don't have a comment, but do you want to say something? [00:39:18] Yes, please. [00:39:21] Heather Fiorentino, Wyoming Avenue. Just after looking at the map, my only question would [00:39:27] be, would your map be in violence of Ordinance 1, which says by Mr. Sims that the parcel [00:39:34] where the Chamber of Commerce is has to remain as part of the park? [00:39:43] I don't believe so. It already has downtown land use associated with it, so I don't believe [00:39:49] so. [00:39:50] Okay, but that one parcel on Ordinance 1 says that the Chamber of Commerce must remain as [00:39:55] part of the park, and so I just shared that with you because it looks like that has now [00:40:00] become where it could be used as multi-use. [00:40:02] That's a great point. [00:40:05] I wasn't aware it crossed the bridge. [00:40:08] But that parcel obviously would have to be sold and developed. As long as it's in the [00:40:13] city's hands, we control destiny. [00:40:16] Right, but since you're sending it to the state, it's my only concern. [00:40:19] No, I agree. It has to be done properly. [00:40:21] I would say that Ordinance 1 is a local ordinance that we would want to make sure we're not [00:40:24] in violation of, but the state, I don't think, would have a problem with this. [00:40:27] And that's what worries me, if you're sending it to the state. So I just shared that view [00:40:31] with you. Thank you. [00:40:33] I think if we closed that boat ramp, we'd have riots, and we would have pitchforks at [00:40:38] your next meeting. [00:40:41] I am very popular. [00:40:45] I'd just like to make a motion that we adopt this with some investigation into that section. [00:40:53] Ordinance 1? [00:40:55] Yeah, Ordinance 1, and whether it fits in. If we need to carve that out, then you still [00:40:59] have our approval to take it further up. [00:41:01] Right, I don't think we're looking to put a hotel there. If we're going to pass it, [00:41:03] it has to be done properly. [00:41:05] But it wouldn't be a minor change in our outline. [00:41:09] Okay, we have a motion and a second. Further discussion? [00:41:14] I just thought it was humorous that Councilman Phillips brought up the transit accommodations, [00:41:18] because I didn't hope I was reading that correctly either. Obviously we're referring to hotels [00:41:22] and bed and breakfast. [00:41:24] We were hoping. [00:41:26] I just didn't know if I had my own tent, if I could come on down. You know how it is. [00:41:30] Thank you. [00:41:31] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:41:34] Aye. [00:41:35] Opposed, like sign. [00:41:37] Next item is the first reading of an Ordinance 2015-2054, Downtown Zoning District.
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- 9.b
First Reading, Ordinance #2015-2054: Downtown Zoning District
approvedFirst reading of Ordinance #2015-2054 amending the Land Development Code to allow residential uses on the ground floor in the Downtown Zoning District, specify maximum residential density consistent with future land use, increase height regulations for the downtown core, and update the Land Use and Zoning Consistency table. Council passed a motion (with the same caveat as the prior item regarding investigation of the chamber property area on that side of the bridge) on first reading.
Ord. Ordinance #2015-2054
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance #2015-2054 on first reading, with investigation into the chamber property/area on that side of the bridge. (passed)
Main Streetchamber property or that area on that side of the bridgeCouncilman StarkeyMr. IazzoniMs. FerrentinoMs. FierceDowntown Core future land use categoryDowntown Zoning DistrictOrdinance #2015-2054Section 7.11.01Section 7.11.05Section 7.21.00Tax Incremental Financing▶ Jump to 41:41 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:41:42] An Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, amending the Land Development Code, [00:41:45] amending Section 7.11.01, Permitted Uses in the Downtown Zoning Category, to allow residential [00:41:51] uses on the ground floor and to specify the maximum residential density, shall be consistent [00:41:56] with the applicable future land use category, amending Section 7.11.05, Downtown Zoning [00:42:02] District Height Regulations, amending Section 7.21.00, Land Use and Zoning Consistency, [00:42:09] providing for severability, providing for codification, providing for an effective date. [00:42:13] Thank you. [00:42:14] And since Ms. Fierce has already queued up the next PowerPoint. [00:42:16] Ready to go. [00:42:17] So this is the ordinance that is attached to the one we just heard. [00:42:21] This is the one that implements the one that we just heard. [00:42:23] In a nutshell, it amends the Downtown Zoning District to allow for residential use on the [00:42:29] ground floor, provides that there be consistent density with the future land use. [00:42:35] The most important part is really the next one, which is it adds greater height to the [00:42:38] properties that would have the downtown core future land use. [00:42:41] And it also adds that new category to the Land Use and Zoning Consistency table. [00:42:47] This, again, is another public hearing, and public comment would be appropriate. [00:42:51] Open it up for public comment. [00:42:54] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:42:56] I'd like to make the same motion with the investigation into the chamber property or [00:43:03] that area on that side of the bridge. [00:43:05] We have a motion. [00:43:06] Second. [00:43:08] To the maker. [00:43:09] Nothing. [00:43:10] To the second. [00:43:11] I wish Mr. Iazzoni was here. [00:43:13] I'd love to talk just briefly about what he believes the overall impact is going to be with the density [00:43:19] and the height, because, you know, we always think of Newport Ridge being a quasi-small town, [00:43:26] and then we had a facility on the corner on Main Street for a long time, [00:43:32] and we've seen what that really does. [00:43:34] It doesn't block out the sun, but it sure gives you that feeling sometimes when you come down. [00:43:39] And I know that's the trend, and I know that's what some folks are going to come, [00:43:44] and councils in the future, and I know Ms. Ferrentino and I used to spend some time up here 20 years ago [00:43:50] trying to figure out what we were going to look like in 20 years, [00:43:53] but over and above that is, you know, councils are really going to have to be on point on the development side [00:44:03] of these new entities because it's going to have a huge effect on Main Street. [00:44:12] And I know we talked about some additional parking elements behind that to drive that, [00:44:18] but as I said, I guess I wanted to get a feeling from our development department. [00:44:25] By changing this, it opens the door. [00:44:28] It allows those people to have that vision to put those kind of projects together. [00:44:33] I'm always conscious of asking for what you get and getting what you ask for [00:44:41] and having to go through the size of the projects, [00:44:44] because each one of those comes back with a new tax incremental financing ticket to it. [00:44:51] And so, you know, I'm just trying not to make sure the developer uses this [00:44:57] as his return on investment in every deal that we do. [00:45:00] So, those are my concerns, but I do think we need to at least establish those zones [00:45:05] today. [00:45:06] Thank you. [00:45:07] Councilman Starkey? [00:45:08] No comments. [00:45:09] Thank you. [00:45:10] I'm okay with this. [00:45:14] There's no further discussion. [00:45:15] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:45:17] Aye. [00:45:18] Would you like something? [00:45:20] Business items.
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- 10.a
Presentation of Audit Report
tabledThe presentation of the audit report was deferred to September 1st because the auditors were unavailable. A councilmember requested advance notice in the future when items are pulled from the agenda.
- direction:Defer the presentation of the audit report to the September 1st meeting. (passed)
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[00:45:21] Ms. Mance, my understanding the presentation of the audit report is being deferred to September [00:45:25] the 1st? [00:45:26] Yes, sir. [00:45:27] Mr. Mayor, with your permission, we respectfully request that the item be deferred at this [00:45:32] time. [00:45:33] The auditors can show up. [00:45:35] That's correct. [00:45:36] That's one, but the other thing, Mr. Mayor, if this is going to happen in the future, [00:45:40] please, please give some of us a heads up that it's coming off the agenda if at all [00:45:45] possible. [00:45:46] Because I just invested three hours of time this afternoon to make sure that I had my [00:45:50] points and in place, and not that I wouldn't have taken the time, but, you know, we all [00:45:56] have things to do, and I just, a little bit of pre-warning on that would be very much [00:46:03] appreciated. [00:46:04] Okay. [00:46:05] Really noted. [00:46:06] Absolutely.
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Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project Close-Out Phase 1
approvedCouncil approved a deductive change order of $12,928.27 and final pay request of $333,582.50 to HD Supply Waterworks for closeout of Phase 1 of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, which included approximately 6,000 meter upgrades, a base station and tower, and system software. Council noted the deductive savings combined with other recent project savings approached $200,000 for the fiscal year.
$333,582.50 final payment; total project $1,548,041.50
- motion:Approve deductive change order of $12,928.27 and final pay request of $333,582.50 to HD Supply Waterworks for AMI Phase 1 closeout. (passed)
HD Supply WaterworksCouncilman StarrMr. DavisMr. RiveraAdvanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project Phase 1Water and Sewer Revenue Funds▶ Jump to 46:07 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:46:07] Thank you. [00:46:09] Next item is the advanced metering infrastructure project closeout. [00:46:13] Mr. Rivera. [00:46:15] Thank you, Mayor and Council. [00:46:17] This item for Council is to consider for approval a deductive change order in the amount of [00:46:21] $12,928.27, and the final pay request in the amount of $333,582.50 from HD Supply Waterworks [00:46:35] for the AMI project phase one closeout. [00:46:39] This phase included approximately 6,000 meter upgrades, the installation of a base station [00:46:44] and tower, as well as the software for the system. [00:46:49] Meeting is available on the water and sewer revenue funds, and approval of the deductive [00:46:52] change order and pay request is recommended. [00:46:56] Move for approval. [00:46:57] Second. [00:46:58] You might have any comments from the public? [00:47:03] Seeing nobody come forward, we have a motion and a second. [00:47:07] Yeah, just that, you know, if you add this into the other savings that we had for the [00:47:11] city hall roofs and everything else, I think we're approaching almost $200,000 in deductive [00:47:17] savings in this fiscal year on some pretty major items. [00:47:23] Roof for city hall, parking lot, and now we're talking about the water meters that give us [00:47:28] the ability to really, at least from the audit report, it really highlighted the ability [00:47:34] to be able to analyze those and really understand the collective use of those, so that's, again, [00:47:42] I was impressed at $180,000, I'm impressed at $200,000, and you still got about 60 days [00:47:49] or 45 days until the end of the fiscal year, and you know, another $200,000 would be really [00:47:53] great because I'm sure we've got places we'd like to direct that to, but again, very nice [00:47:59] job. [00:48:00] Mr. Davis? [00:48:01] Nothing. [00:48:02] Councilman Starr? [00:48:03] No comments, thank you. [00:48:04] Likewise, good job. [00:48:07] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:48:09] Aye. [00:48:10] Opposed, the like sign.
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Group Health Insurance Renewal
approvedStaff recommended switching the city's group health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (which proposed a 27.81% premium increase) to UnitedHealthcare, which offered a 2.38% decrease for a total of $1,289,177. Council discussed cost containment, employee wellness initiatives, and smoker premiums, and approved authorizing the city manager to contract with UnitedHealthcare for a one-year renewal.
$1,289,177
- motion:Authorize the city manager to enter into contract with UnitedHealthcare to provide group health insurance benefits for the city. (passed)
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[00:48:11] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:48:12] Aye. [00:48:13] Opposed, is group health insurance renewal. [00:48:14] Ms. Mance? [00:48:15] Mr. Mayor, members of the council, this agenda item is something that I worked with Mrs. [00:48:19] Warren on, and it is to provide group health insurance benefits for the full-time employees [00:48:26] of the city. [00:48:28] As you might remember from last year, our renewal was with Blue Cross Blue Shield of [00:48:34] Florida, and they have been the provider of the group health care benefits for the city [00:48:40] for three years. [00:48:44] This year, we received a bid for a renewal of our group health care benefits from them, [00:48:50] and the renewal quote was for a premium increase in the amount of 27.81%. [00:48:59] Based on that, we started shopping some alternates, and the one that we are prepared to recommend [00:49:08] to you tonight for your consideration is with UnitedHealthcare. [00:49:13] They provided the most favorable program, they provided the most favorable rate, and [00:49:21] the cost associated with their premiums would be a decrease of 2.38% in comparison to the [00:49:30] premiums paid for the current year's program. [00:49:33] That aggregates into a total amount of $1,289,177 based on the current level of participation [00:49:43] in the city's program. [00:49:46] We are recommending to you that you accept and authorize me to enter into contract with [00:49:53] UnitedHealthcare to provide the group health insurance benefits for the city. [00:49:58] Thank you. [00:49:59] I'll open it up for public comment, seeing none, I'll bring it back to council. [00:50:06] Motion and a second to the maker. [00:50:07] No, I'm glad we were able to save some money, these rates are just skyrocketing. [00:50:12] Good job, Chapman. [00:50:14] Yeah, Mr. Mayor, obviously with Blue Cross for three years, we had the experience ratios, [00:50:22] those kind of things. [00:50:25] Is this an annual renewal contract? [00:50:28] Are we setting this for two or three years? [00:50:33] This is an annual renewal contract, we will bid it out again at this time next year. [00:50:39] Okay, I just want to make, because you know, sometimes when you lock in for the first one, [00:50:44] you get the low first year, and the next two they have you, and your exit cost to get out [00:50:50] of those is substantial. [00:50:53] And I do understand that the way that we have, I don't want to say tweaked, but the [00:51:02] way that we've designed some of the coverages, and we are encouraging our employees to be [00:51:09] more healthy. [00:51:10] We're offering them all of the side training and healthful benefits, and I also understand [00:51:20] that there's a significant premiums for smokers and some other elements like that, is that [00:51:26] correct? [00:51:27] That is correct. [00:51:28] Okay. [00:51:29] The city's been very aggressive with our cost containment measures in the program, and we're [00:51:33] through Bernie doing a good number of programs that are intended to help people identify [00:51:39] what their health risks are, and to mitigate those, as well as educate them so that they're [00:51:45] better consumers of the medical services that they receive. [00:51:52] I just want to make sure that it's well known that we just weren't arbitrary, and just, [00:51:56] you know, we were offering those tools, and we're concerned about them, because of not [00:52:00] only their short-term, but their long-term health care, as well as it is a cost, it is [00:52:05] a cost and an impact to the city, because of the package that we offer, but you know, [00:52:13] wanting to be able to recognize that, it just isn't a one-way street, that we are offering [00:52:17] them the tools to help them get to that point, because the healthier they are, the better [00:52:24] they do. [00:52:25] We just saw a 25-year gentleman who retired, and we've got four or five new officers, and [00:52:31] we really value both of those, including the mid-employees, but at the end of the day, [00:52:36] we want them as healthy as they can, so they can be as productive as possible. [00:52:40] I sat in on an employee meeting, and Debbie made those points quite clear to all of our [00:52:47] employees, the room was pretty much full, and she went over this health plan in great [00:52:51] detail, and pointed out every one of those points in great detail to the employees, and [00:52:56] what we're trying to do in the future, whether it be tobacco use, and using the workout facilities [00:52:59] and whatnot, because those things, like you said, in the future, will help drive our costs [00:53:03] down. [00:53:04] Well, and that's obviously one of the things that Ms. Mahan's background, when we went [00:53:07] to hire, we looked at her resume, we looked at all the things she was involved with, and [00:53:12] some of the things that she had done in other cities, and some of the initiatives that she [00:53:15] had done, those were the whole reasons why we took a little extra time, and we picked [00:53:20] a very good city manager, so I mean, I'm not patting ourselves on the back, but we did [00:53:27] our due diligence, but we also need to understand what the impacts are, because I can tell you [00:53:32] that three years ago, when we had some, we actually had the first year of the new health [00:53:38] plan, we had a similar situation, and we were up against some funding elements, and we had [00:53:44] a 25 or 28 percent increase in health care costs, I mean, we were struggling to find [00:53:50] where we were going to do that without cutting additional staff and people, so job well done, [00:53:56] thank you. [00:53:58] Any further discussion? [00:54:00] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:54:02] Aye. [00:54:03] Opposed? [00:54:04] The like sign.
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- 10.d
Roster and Application Approval, Cultural Affairs Committee
approvedCouncil accepted the appointment of Rachel Marie Hagenbaugh as the first alternate member of the Cultural Affairs Committee.
- motion:Motion to approve the appointment of Rachel Marie Hagenbaugh as first alternate member of the Cultural Affairs Committee. (passed)
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[00:54:05] Next item is roster and application approval for the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:54:08] Mr. Mayor, the purpose of this agenda item is to ask you to accept the appointment of [00:54:16] Ms. Rachel Marie Hagenbaugh as the first alternate member for the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:54:23] Thank you. [00:54:24] Open it up for public comment. [00:54:25] Seeing none, back to council. [00:54:28] Move for approval. [00:54:29] Second. [00:54:31] No, sir, it's nice to fill the rosters, and we appreciate her participation. [00:54:34] To the second? [00:54:35] No. [00:54:36] Mr. Sturkey? [00:54:37] No, once again, thank you for wanting to become involved in the city, it's much appreciated. [00:54:42] And likewise, a thank you from me. [00:54:44] This brings us to the three-minute report.
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Three-Minute Report, Police
discussedPolice Chief reported on three accomplishments: solving a series of armed robberies on US-19 (Coastal Liquor, Hookah Lounge, Waffle House) through K-9 work and detective interrogation yielding a full confession; recovery of 37 stolen shopping carts after Councilman Starkey raised the issue; and installation of approximately 30 surveillance cameras around City Hall and the library which have already led to trespass and drug arrests. Council also asked the Chief to begin investigating body cameras for officers.
- direction:Council directed the Police Chief to investigate body cameras and return with realistic cost figures. (none)
Davis PlazaSims ParkU.S. 19Coastal LiquorHookah LoungeWaffle HouseBrianDebbieDon HouseEddie CampbellJustin CaseStarkeyarmed robbery investigationsbody camerasshopping cart enforcementspice (synthetic marijuana)surveillance camera system▶ Jump to 54:47 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:54:48] Chief? [00:54:49] First, I want to thank you for indulging me earlier in that very, to me, a very important [00:54:57] part of a law enforcement officer's life. [00:54:59] I'm going to keep my comments brief, and I'm going to talk to you about three things that [00:55:02] we're doing accomplishments. [00:55:05] I believe they're important for the police department, because they speak to what we [00:55:08] do. [00:55:09] Recently, we were starting to have a spate of robberies on U.S. 19. [00:55:15] We're talking about armed robberies. [00:55:16] The first one being at the Coastal Liquor, which is there in the old Davis Plaza. [00:55:21] I think almost everybody would know where that is. [00:55:25] And then we had a robbery at the Hookah Lounge, and then finally at the Waffle House. [00:55:30] But each time when the Coastal Liquor robbery went down, we responded with a number of our [00:55:35] officers, including K-9. [00:55:36] A track was done, and we lost the track several blocks away when the Hookah Lounge was hit, [00:55:42] and there was delays in the calls coming in. [00:55:44] So we weren't there immediately, because of the folks taking some time to call us. [00:55:51] The second time, Hookah Lounge, same thing. [00:55:54] We tried to create a K-9 track, and lost the track after a period of time. [00:55:58] We really thought that the subject had escaped with a partner in a vehicle, because of some [00:56:04] tire tracks we saw in a parking lot. [00:56:07] But the third robbery at the Waffle House, our senior K-9 officer, Justin Case, anticipated [00:56:16] the path, and he recognized similarities in the pattern of the robbery, a lone male, general [00:56:23] description seemed to fit. [00:56:25] So he took up a position along that same pathway, that the two previous tracks had occurred. [00:56:34] As a result, he saw a man, I think it was a 29-year-old man, on a bicycle, pedaling [00:56:40] that fit a similar description. [00:56:43] He downed that individual, because he had enough information to stop him, and what he [00:56:49] found out was that the fellow had tucked his pants up in, under some shorts that disguised [00:56:57] the pants. [00:56:58] He had changed his top, and he had obviously taken off his headgear, but as the K-9 officer [00:57:06] Case patted him down, the guy admitted that, yeah, the money's in my left pocket, the gun's [00:57:12] over here, and he made an excellent case. [00:57:15] But we only had a case there on the Waffle House, the subject was transported to the [00:57:21] police department, and once he was there, a new detective that we recently promoted [00:57:25] to detective, Eddie Campbell, conducted an interrogation, and as a result, obtained a [00:57:32] full confession for both of the other two robberies, and I think that's certainly commendable [00:57:36] on both of their parts for excellent police work. [00:57:40] The other is that, just to note, Councilman Starkey, that we do pay attention to everything [00:57:45] that you say in these Council meetings, as well as all you Council members, and we try [00:57:49] to, I share those comments, good and bad, with my officers, and my staff, initially [00:57:55] they share it with their troops. [00:57:57] A little while ago, Councilman Starkey, you had commented about a shopping cart staying [00:58:03] several days, I believe, on or near the bridge. [00:58:06] Well, that information trickled down, and the message with it was that those are the [00:58:11] types of things we really, all of us, need to be paying attention to. [00:58:16] Without any encouragement, two of my officers got one of our police trucks, which by the [00:58:21] way is broken down now, but that's just a hint toward budget time, and they went on [00:58:28] a special assignment, and they recovered 37 shopping carts, and returned them to their [00:58:33] stores. [00:58:34] I apologize for returning those to you, because they're like bottles, or metal, or whatever. [00:58:42] It's a felony to steal a shopping cart. [00:58:45] A lot of people don't realize that. [00:58:46] It's a felony, and we've stepped up our enforcement of those individuals that we see with shopping [00:58:54] carts, away from the shopping plaza. [00:58:56] So you'll see, there'll be more and more of that, and I think everybody in our office [00:59:00] is now fully aware of that issue. [00:59:04] Can we get an impound? [00:59:05] Use it in the impound, if you need a larger impound lot? [00:59:07] Oh, we could use that. [00:59:09] That'll be another budget year. [00:59:11] Okay, my last thing, well at least the clock isn't ticking. [00:59:13] I'm going to hurry up on this last one, because I don't want to be hooked. [00:59:16] I didn't push it, Keith, but I was being cordial. [00:59:20] Thank you. [00:59:21] The last thing is, I think you are all aware that surveillance cameras have been installed [00:59:29] around the perimeter of the City Hall area, in the front of the library, and out front [00:59:35] and out back, in all the key locations where we've continually had citizen concerns and [00:59:41] complaints, and we've had criminal activity that our employees and citizens have walked [00:59:46] up on. [00:59:47] So this system, Brian and his crew installed it. [00:59:52] We have a monitor in our police department, right above dispatch, and I invite each of [00:59:56] you to come by and see the sophistication and the quality of this system. [01:00:00] clarity on this system. I don't recall the number of little boxes in it, it's [01:00:06] got to be close to 20, is it Brian? Okay, well 30 of these cameras out there and [01:00:13] as a result we have had made a number of trespassing after warning arrests and [01:00:22] also issue trespass warnings and more importantly we had a [01:00:29] dispatcher actually make two cases for us and called in the officers and we I [01:00:34] went in communications to watch these arrests go down but we had individuals [01:00:38] out there rolling spice if you will like a marijuana cigarettes only using spice [01:00:45] and the clarity was so good we could read the package as he was doing it and [01:00:50] watch the entire arrest go down and we were able to direct the officer right to [01:00:54] the position to where it stayed on camera fully recorded and it's going to [01:00:58] make prosecution very easy but those have made a significant impact. [01:01:04] Mr. House we had told you to go with a lower grade camera you wouldn't have been [01:01:08] able to read it. That is absolutely true. These are incredible and I really would [01:01:12] love to have you guys come by the PD and see it. We turned a Don House thing on you. [01:01:19] I know you did. You know we got the duck whisperer, now we got the [01:01:24] cart man, you know Mr. Impound. We're going to have some really good monikers. [01:01:29] That's great news. Thank you for bringing all of that. It is great. Nothing inside you [01:01:34] know it wasn't intended to be inside the building it's all for outside into to [01:01:37] make our area out here more inviting to folks so thank you for allowing us to [01:01:41] have it. You have a project that you're working with the city on Sims Park and [01:01:48] location of cameras in Sims Park in the transition. Debbie would you [01:01:56] please, I mean that's, I'm going to, Deb? Yeah, not at this time Mr. Houselman. [01:02:06] The only other thing chief is that I know we've been through some budget elements and [01:02:10] stuff like that but and I know in the presentation we haven't touched much on [01:02:15] body cameras and stuff but I would like for us to begin to look at that as a [01:02:20] progressive thing. I just it just seems like it's had it's had some real [01:02:26] positives and I know there's a lot of bugs to work out but and I know the cost [01:02:31] and all those things but you know and I know we've mentioned it a little bit but [01:02:37] it's. Can I respond very quickly to what we're doing about that? I've actually [01:02:42] sent my new lieutenant off to a class in Orlando that was a bunch of folks [01:02:47] that were meeting a bunch of experts and he saw a lot of the products there and [01:02:51] also was part of a symposium. There's another one coming up that I will be [01:02:56] attending and I'll be having others of my staff go with me also in Orlando with [01:03:03] a bunch of subject matter experts and looking at model policies and actually [01:03:09] moving ahead with at least being able to come up with some realistic figures [01:03:13] to be able to come back to you with. Very good. Thank you very much for that [01:03:17] report. You're welcome. Next three-minute report is on parks and
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You arrived here from a search for “Nature Coast Home Show” — transcript expanded below
Three-Minute Report, Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Director Ms. Smith reported on a successful laser tag event (167 youth), a 15% increase in three-month membership sales over last summer, successful summer camps including new tennis, aquatics, and adventure camps, and the new Canoe Battleship program. She previewed upcoming events including a community meeting with Deputy Mayor Phillips, end-of-summer pool party, Nature Coast home show, free movie night, 9-11 Memorial Program at Orange Lake, river cleanup, the Fit Zone outdoor fitness center design, and a youth focus group on new playground components.
Orange LakeRecreation and Aquatic CenterSims ParkNature Coast Home ShowMs. SmithPhillips9-11 Memorial ProgramAdventure campAquatics campCanoe BattleshipEnd of summer pool partyFit Zone outdoor fitness centerLaser Tag eventRiver cleanup (Sept 19)Summer tennis campYouth playground focus group▶ Jump to 1:03:21 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:03:21] recreation. Ms. Smith. Thank you. I'm going to tell you it's hard following the police [01:03:25] because the chief always tells such great stories. The only story I have is [01:03:30] Friday night we had our laser tag event. We had 167 youth attend and the parents [01:03:37] loved it. I had so many parents tell me what a great time they had. One mother [01:03:40] actually came back on Monday morning, family of six, and she bought an annual [01:03:44] membership just because of the event. It's the only kind of story I have. Not [01:03:48] quite the standard what the chief has. We did realize a 15% increase in sales [01:03:55] over our three-month memberships from this summer over last summer. Our summer [01:04:00] camps were very successful. We added new camps, the summer tennis camp, aquatics [01:04:04] camp, and then the adventure camp for the older kids. We had a brand new [01:04:09] program, Canoe Battleship. It just happened this past week and it got [01:04:13] delayed because of the rain a few different dates, but it went really well. [01:04:17] It's just the first of a lot of new programs and events that you're going to [01:04:20] see happening over this next year. We are really excited to host the community [01:04:25] meeting on the 20th with Deputy Mayor Phillips. We have our last, our end of [01:04:31] the summer pool party is on Friday the 21st. And then one of the council [01:04:35] meetings, you had actually talked about us possibility of having a home show and [01:04:40] showing some of the different programs the city has to offer for our residents. [01:04:44] We do have the Nature Coast home show will be this weekend, Saturday and [01:04:48] Sunday, 10 to 5 both days, free admission, free parking. And the city departments are [01:04:53] partnering together to sponsor a booth. We'll have public works, recreation, [01:04:58] economic development, as well as development services, letting the [01:05:01] citizens know what programs we do have to offer for them. The 29th is a free [01:05:06] movie. This one will still be at the rec center. We're going to show home. [01:05:10] We're hoping to be back in Sims Park, you know, once all that construction is [01:05:13] finished. We're also excited to partner again with the 9-11 Memorial Program at [01:05:19] Orange Lake this year. And we feel like we have a good layout and that's going [01:05:22] to be another successful program there. We're preparing for river cleanup for [01:05:26] September the 19th. The outdoor fitness center that's going to be at Orange Lake [01:05:32] called the Fit Zone. A design has been determined for that. We're very excited [01:05:36] about that progress. And then tomorrow we're hosting a youth focus group at the [01:05:42] Recreation and Aquatic Center. We're going to provide short video clips of [01:05:48] different components of what our new playground will have to a group of [01:05:53] children that are the target age for the playground and gauge their excitement [01:05:57] and input and interest in the playground and hope we're headed in the right [01:06:00] direction with that project. That's all I have. Thank you. Thank you. Any questions [01:06:04] for Ms. Smith? Very good. At that point we'll go to communications and reports.
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