Council passed first reading of Ordinance 2016-2065, expanding the open-container ban to semi-public areas like business parking lots and defining key terms.
20 items on the agenda · 13 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women.
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[00:00:17] Thank you. [00:00:17] If you could all rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment [00:00:21] of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:25] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it [00:00:32] stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Procedural moment of silence observed at the start of the meeting.
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[00:00:45] Thank you. [00:00:45] You may be seated.
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Approval of the September 23, 2015 Special Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the September 23, 2015 special meeting.
- motion:Approve the September 23, 2015 special meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:50] Next item on the agenda is approval of the September 23rd special meeting minutes. [00:00:55] Move for approval. [00:00:56] Second. [00:00:57] Any discussion? [00:00:59] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:02] Aye. [00:01:02] Aye. [00:01:02] Opposed, like sign.
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2015 Voluntary Service Award - Joy Phillips
The Council recognized Joy Phillips as the recipient of the 2015 Volunteer Service Award from the Florida Recreation and Park Association, the sole statewide recipient in that category. Parks and Recreation Director Elaine Smith presented the award, highlighting Phillips' service as a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member, donor, and advocate.
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[00:01:05] Next item, I would ask Elaine Smith if you could come up to the podium. [00:01:12] I don't want to be here. [00:01:12] Is that okay? [00:01:14] Go right ahead. [00:01:16] You're up. [00:01:17] Mr. Mayor, we're calling up Joy Phillips, who is a recipient of the 2015 Volunteer Service Award [00:01:27] through the Florida Parks and Recreation Association Statewide Organization. [00:01:33] Thank you so much. [00:01:34] Tonight, I'm very pleased to recognize Joy Phillips. [00:01:37] As the City Manager stated, it's the 2015 Volunteer Service of the Year Award [00:01:41] by the Florida Recreation and Park Association. [00:01:44] There's only one award presented in this category each year, and to let you know, [00:01:48] there's a total of 276 Parks and Recreation departments statewide, [00:01:52] so you can see that this competition is really high for this volunteer award. [00:01:57] The individual must have contributed time and effort to the Parks [00:02:00] and Recreation Leisure Services Movement for a minimum of three years. [00:02:05] They must have been an advocate on the behalf of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services [00:02:10] through involvement in other organizations or endeavors outside of Parks, [00:02:15] Recreation, and the Leisure Services field. [00:02:18] They must have been an advocate on the behalf of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services [00:02:23] through involvement in local or state legislative activities resulting [00:02:28] in the heightened awareness and benefits of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services. [00:02:33] As stated in the award submission, Joy Phillips is a full-time employee [00:02:37] for a local elementary school, a wife, a mom, a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member, [00:02:43] a team mom for the kickball team, a donor, well, the department's kickball team, [00:02:48] a donor for our scholarship fund, a spokesperson and promoter for our department, [00:02:54] an advocate for the benefits that Parks and Recreation provides [00:02:57] to a community, and an outstanding volunteer. [00:03:00] We are truly blessed to have the support of Mrs. Phillips. [00:03:04] She's there so often, actually, that the staff jokes with her [00:03:07] that finance must have forgotten her paycheck that week. [00:03:10] So, but please join me in congratulating Joy Phillips [00:03:13] for receiving the Florida Recreation and Park Association 2015 Volunteer of the Year Award. [00:03:20] Thank you.
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2015 Parks Professional Award - John Fussell
John Fussell of the Parks and Recreation Department was recognized for receiving the Florida Recreation and Park Association's 2015 Parks Professional of the Year Award, the first year the award was presented. Staff highlighted his dedication and service both on and off the job.
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[00:03:42] Thank you very much. [00:03:47] We do. Mr. Mayor, [00:03:49] we'll be asking Mr. John Fussell to come forward. [00:03:52] John Fussell is an employee of our Parks and Recreation Department, [00:03:58] and he was the recipient at the Florida Recreation and Parks Association [00:04:05] annual convention this year for the 2015 Parks Professional Award. [00:04:10] Thank you very much. [00:04:11] Again, there's only one award provided in this category, [00:04:14] and in fact, this is the first year [00:04:16] that the Florida Recreation and Parks Association did present this award. [00:04:21] Again, 276 parks and recreation departments statewide, [00:04:25] extremely competitive category. [00:04:27] The individual must have been employed for more than five years [00:04:30] in a full-time position in parks, [00:04:32] perform special and or unusual service to the field of parks and recreation, [00:04:37] and maintain a professional image in their community, [00:04:40] both on and off the job. [00:04:42] As stated in the award submission, [00:04:43] John Fussell is a vital member of our team that understands [00:04:47] we are not just one department, but we are one city, [00:04:50] and he consistently demonstrates that. [00:04:53] He embraces the department's mission [00:04:56] to create memorable recreational parks and aquatic experiences [00:04:59] to enhance the quality of life. [00:05:01] He carries this into his personal life [00:05:04] by being a positive role model on and off the job. [00:05:07] John understands that people in the community know where he works [00:05:10] and understands that he represents us in his daily actions, [00:05:14] so he ensures that the city and the department [00:05:16] are always represented well and in a positive light. [00:05:20] Please join me in congratulating John Fussell [00:05:22] for his years of dedication to the city [00:05:24] and for receiving the first ever [00:05:27] Florida Recreation and Park Association [00:05:29] 2015 Parks Professional of the Year Award. [00:05:34] Thank you. [00:05:42] Mr. Mayor, if I may just make a comment. [00:05:45] For those of you who don't know John, [00:05:48] he is a gentleman of extraordinary talent, [00:05:51] and we are so pleased that he is so generous with it. [00:05:55] There are so many different organizations [00:05:56] that he lends that talent to, [00:05:58] and we are very appreciative of him. [00:06:02] Thank you. [00:06:05] I believe we have some representatives
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Proclamation: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital 50th Anniversary
approvedMayor Rob Marlowe presented a proclamation congratulating Morton Plant North Bay Hospital on its 50th anniversary, recognizing its history serving the New Port Richey community since 1965, its expansions, and medical advancements. A hospital representative accepted the proclamation and thanked the city for its support.
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[00:06:07] of Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in the audience. [00:06:10] If you could come on up. [00:06:17] This is a proclamation, the City of New Port Richey. [00:06:20] Whereas Morton Plant North Bay Hospital has been dedicated [00:06:23] to providing high quality, compassionate care [00:06:25] to the New Port Richey community since 1965, [00:06:29] and whereas when Morton Plant North Bay Hospital first opened, [00:06:32] it was the only hospital in West Pascoe [00:06:34] and contained only 50 beds, [00:06:37] today the hospital contains 154 beds [00:06:39] and the campus itself has nearly doubled in size, [00:06:42] and whereas in 2010 Morton Plant North Bay Hospital [00:06:47] underwent a $49 million expansion [00:06:49] which included the construction of the Starkey Medical Tower [00:06:52] and Medical Arts Building, [00:06:53] and whereas in 2011 Morton Plant North Bay Hospital [00:06:56] opened a new 9,750 square foot cardiovascular center [00:07:01] that provides the most advanced imaging equipment [00:07:04] for cardiac care diagnostics and interventions, [00:07:07] including elective and emergency heart catheterizations [00:07:10] and angioplasties, [00:07:11] and whereas Morton Plant North Bay was the first hospital [00:07:14] in Pascoe County to use cutting edge, [00:07:16] computer-aided surgery navigation system [00:07:19] for knee, hip, and back surgery, [00:07:21] enabling physicians to place knee and hip components [00:07:24] in the exact anatomical position, [00:07:26] increasing longevity and function of the knee or hip, [00:07:29] and whereas Morton Plant North Bay Hospital [00:07:32] celebrated its 50th anniversary on October 3rd, 2015 [00:07:36] with a gala at the Spartan Manor, [00:07:37] and by the way, I've never seen Spartan Manor look that good. [00:07:42] Now, I therefore, Rob Marlowe, [00:07:43] Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, [00:07:45] do hereby congratulate Morton Plant North Bay Hospital [00:07:48] on celebrating its 50th anniversary [00:07:50] and encourage everyone to take part [00:07:52] in the activities commemorating this event. [00:07:55] Thank you. [00:07:56] And I do remember when it came out of the ground [00:08:00] back in 1964. [00:08:02] If you'd like to say a few words. [00:08:04] I'd be delighted. [00:08:07] Mayor Marlowe, city council members, [00:08:10] city leaders, and also staff, [00:08:12] I would like to say on behalf of the physicians, [00:08:15] team members, and volunteers [00:08:17] of Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, [00:08:18] I truly appreciate the city's unwavering support [00:08:22] and for us in continuing our 50-year mission [00:08:27] of providing comprehensive health services [00:08:29] to the New Port Richey area. [00:08:30] And again, thank you very much for your recognition. [00:08:33] Thank you. [00:08:34] Thank you. [00:08:35] Thank you. [00:08:36] Thank you. [00:08:37] Thank you. [00:08:38] Thank you. [00:08:38] Thank you. [00:08:39] Thank you. [00:08:40] Thank you. [00:08:41] Thank you. [00:08:42] Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
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Recognition, Mike Macken: 9/11 First Responders Cookout
Mike Macken was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition from the New Port Richey Fire Department for hosting an annual 9/11 barbecue cookout for local first responders at Fire Station One. Macken proposed exploring a city-sponsored first responders barbecue contest as a future event.
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[00:08:43] Thank you. [00:08:43] This means the next item is recognition of Mike Macklin. [00:08:44] Yes, we have Mr. Mackin in attendance this evening. [00:08:47] He will be joining Fire Chief Chris Fitch at the podium. [00:08:53] Thanks. [00:08:56] I would like to introduce everybody [00:08:57] to one of our city residents that has a big heart. [00:09:00] Every year he hosts a 9-11 barbecue cookout, [00:09:04] and this year he chose our city at Fire Station One [00:09:08] to host this barbecue cookout, [00:09:10] complimentary to all local area first responders. [00:09:15] So in recognition of your outstanding commitment [00:09:17] to give back to first responders in remembrance of 9-11, [00:09:20] we would like to recognize you [00:09:22] with a Certificate of Recognition [00:09:23] from the City of New Port Richey Fire Department. [00:09:27] Thank you. [00:09:28] Thank you. [00:09:28] Thank you. [00:09:29] Thank you. [00:09:30] Thank you. [00:09:31] Thank you. [00:09:32] Chief, Chief, Chief. [00:09:33] Good evening, Council. [00:09:36] I've been. [00:09:38] Okay, we'll do this. [00:09:39] Okay. [00:09:45] It's something that, I've been around [00:09:47] the New Port Richey area for almost 30 years now, [00:09:49] and I've seen a lot of faces come and go. [00:09:53] And when 9-11 comes around, [00:09:56] we just know what we have to do that day. [00:09:59] They've got our back every day, 24 hours a day, [00:10:02] and it's just my way of saying thanks, [00:10:05] and I can't say thank you enough [00:10:07] to the people that got involved with us [00:10:10] and made it happen. [00:10:13] And with the City Council's permission [00:10:16] and the help of Chief Fitch and Chief Bogart, [00:10:20] I'd like to investigate the possibility [00:10:23] of the City of New Port Richey [00:10:27] putting on a first responders barbecue contest [00:10:30] that could become a magnificent event in the years to come. [00:10:36] And with the city's permission, [00:10:37] I'd like to look into that and see what we can come up with [00:10:39] and possibly make happen. [00:10:42] Thanks. [00:10:43] Thank you. [00:10:45] I think you need to get a hold of Heather Farentino on that. [00:10:49] Okay. [00:10:53] The next item on the agenda is FOXPOP.
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- 9Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 10:55
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - August 2015
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda, which included Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes. Councilmembers requested ongoing summaries of Sims Park expenditures (including Duke Energy and Cherrigs/Ingram items) and a progress update with photos on the Plath Road paving project, targeted for completion by end of October.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
- direction:Council direction to staff to provide regular summaries of Sims Park expenditures and a progress update with photographs on Plath Road paving. (none)
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[00:37:02] Next item is the consent agenda. [00:37:06] Move for approval. [00:37:07] We have a motion. [00:37:08] A second. [00:37:09] Second. [00:37:10] Just a second here. [00:37:11] I love it. [00:37:13] I lost my spot. [00:37:30] I'd like to have a couple of comments on the consent agenda. [00:37:35] Do you have an item you want to pull? [00:37:38] I don't want to pull anything. [00:37:42] Okay. [00:37:43] Duke Energy and car rigs, Ingram. [00:37:46] Okay. [00:37:47] We have a second for discussion. [00:37:51] Okay. [00:37:52] Councilman? [00:37:53] Yeah. [00:37:54] I'd just like, it seems that we're going to get this reoccurring and purchase information [00:38:02] regularly on Sims Park and regularly we've got pieces of it with the car rigs. [00:38:10] I'd like just to get a summary, a regular summary of as the money's being spent in Sims Park [00:38:16] so we can kind of keep an idea of where we're going. [00:38:19] And so we're not shocked if you need a few dollars at the end, you know. [00:38:23] And then this, I think car rigs has to do with the audit, so I'd like to get a full picture of where that was [00:38:31] and what that was costing us. [00:38:34] Okay. [00:38:35] Thank you. [00:38:36] Any other discussion? [00:38:37] Yeah, just obviously we see the payment for Plath Road and hopefully at the next meeting, [00:38:45] if somebody could give us a percentage of completion. [00:38:48] I know I've tried to go down that road a couple of times and I've not disobeyed the sign, Chief, [00:38:55] even though it's not, it's a county road. [00:38:58] They were compacting the dirt and everything there. [00:39:01] And I've heard from a few county residents that are very pleased with what's happening on that roadway [00:39:08] since the county wasn't going to pave it and they weren't going to pay for it. [00:39:13] But at the end of the day, I know that we were shooting for the end of October [00:39:20] to possibly have that completed, Mr. Rivera. [00:39:23] And just if somebody would give Ms. Mann some photographs to put in her weekly report or whatever [00:39:29] just to let us kind of see that because we've all been anxiously awaiting that transition. [00:39:38] Anything else on the consent agenda? [00:39:41] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:39:44] Aye. [00:39:45] Opposed, like sign. [00:39:46] Next item, public reading of ordinances.
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Purchase Payments and Recurring Expenditures
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda, which included Purchase Payments and Recurring Expenditures. Councilmembers requested regular summaries of Sims Park spending, more detail on Cherrigan Ingram (audit-related) costs, and a progress update with photographs on the Plath Road paving project, targeted for completion by end of October.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda, including purchase payments and recurring expenditures. (passed)
- direction:Council directed staff to provide regular summaries of Sims Park expenditures and a full picture of Cherrigan Ingram audit costs. (none)
- direction:Council directed staff to provide a percentage-of-completion update and photographs of the Plath Road project at the next meeting. (none)
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[00:37:02] Next item is the consent agenda. [00:37:06] Move for approval. [00:37:07] We have a motion. [00:37:08] A second. [00:37:09] Second. [00:37:10] Just a second here. [00:37:11] I love it. [00:37:13] I lost my spot. [00:37:30] I'd like to have a couple of comments on the consent agenda. [00:37:35] Do you have an item you want to pull? [00:37:38] I don't want to pull anything. [00:37:42] Okay. [00:37:43] Duke Energy and car rigs, Ingram. [00:37:46] Okay. [00:37:47] We have a second for discussion. [00:37:51] Okay. [00:37:52] Councilman? [00:37:53] Yeah. [00:37:54] I'd just like, it seems that we're going to get this reoccurring and purchase information [00:38:02] regularly on Sims Park and regularly we've got pieces of it with the car rigs. [00:38:10] I'd like just to get a summary, a regular summary of as the money's being spent in Sims Park [00:38:16] so we can kind of keep an idea of where we're going. [00:38:19] And so we're not shocked if you need a few dollars at the end, you know. [00:38:23] And then this, I think car rigs has to do with the audit, so I'd like to get a full picture of where that was [00:38:31] and what that was costing us. [00:38:34] Okay. [00:38:35] Thank you. [00:38:36] Any other discussion? [00:38:37] Yeah, just obviously we see the payment for Plath Road and hopefully at the next meeting, [00:38:45] if somebody could give us a percentage of completion. [00:38:48] I know I've tried to go down that road a couple of times and I've not disobeyed the sign, Chief, [00:38:55] even though it's not, it's a county road. [00:38:58] They were compacting the dirt and everything there. [00:39:01] And I've heard from a few county residents that are very pleased with what's happening on that roadway [00:39:08] since the county wasn't going to pave it and they weren't going to pay for it. [00:39:13] But at the end of the day, I know that we were shooting for the end of October [00:39:20] to possibly have that completed, Mr. Rivera. [00:39:23] And just if somebody would give Ms. Mann some photographs to put in her weekly report or whatever [00:39:29] just to let us kind of see that because we've all been anxiously awaiting that transition. [00:39:38] Anything else on the consent agenda? [00:39:41] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:39:44] Aye. [00:39:45] Opposed, like sign. [00:39:46] Next item, public reading of ordinances.
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First Reading, Ordinance 2016-2065: Amendment to Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, Sec. 3-5(b)
approvedFirst reading of Ordinance 2016-2065 amending Chapter 3, Section 3-5(b) on alcoholic beverages to expand areas where open containers are prohibited (notably semi-public areas like business parking lots), and adding definitions for 'open container' and 'possession.' Police Chief Bogart explained current ordinance language was too narrow to enforce against repeated complaints in business parking lots and gas stations. Council made and seconded a motion to approve, with Councilman Davis raising concerns about the term 'semi-private/semi-public' and applicability to private property during events like Chasco Fiesta.
Ord. Ordinance 2016-2065
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2016-2065 amending Chapter 3, Section 3-5(b) regarding alcoholic beverages. (passed)
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[00:39:49] And this is first reading of ordinance 2016-2065. [00:39:53] An ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:39:55] amending Chapter 3 alcoholic beverages, Section 3-5B, [00:39:59] possession, consumption, and sale of alcoholic beverages, [00:40:02] providing for severability and an effective date. [00:40:05] The modifications that were made to that section were to increase the areas where an open container is prohibited, [00:40:12] also adding a specific definition for open container as well as a definition for what possession is. [00:40:22] I'll hand it over to Chief Bogart to discuss the reasons for the need for this amendment. [00:40:34] We are routinely receiving complaints from the public and our own officers [00:40:40] observing individuals with open containers, with alcohol, in highly visible public access areas around the city. [00:40:52] And those are, in most cases, those are the individuals that are causing a myriad of other problems. [00:40:59] Some were mentioned this evening too. [00:41:01] For example, I'll just mention some that we've had right here, right near City Hall, [00:41:08] is that there are some parking lots adjacent to a realty office [00:41:15] where we were constantly having complaints from the realty office [00:41:19] about individuals leaving their alcohol bottles on that individual's property, [00:41:26] as well as, we're talking about on Sunday too, [00:41:29] drinking in full view of folks driving down our main street. [00:41:35] We run into those complaints an incredible number of times. [00:41:41] And along with that drinking comes the spice and the marijuana and the other drug activities. [00:41:49] So to help us improve the overall image of our city and to deal with some of these problems, [00:41:58] we can't have our ordinance just limited to public parks, public sidewalks, and public streets. [00:42:06] It's those public access areas, those parking lots of these businesses and those types of areas [00:42:15] that we have not been able, well, that we need to be able to do enforcement there as well. [00:42:21] Thank you. I'll open this up for public comment. [00:42:26] Seeing no one come forward, a close public comment and bring it back to Council. [00:42:29] I just have a question, Chief. [00:42:31] So I guess it was my understanding that there was an open container law [00:42:35] that says you can't be outside with an open container. [00:42:39] And so that is not the case? [00:42:42] Our ordinance was just stating specifically on sidewalks and in the park? [00:42:47] Our city ordinance, that's how it's worded. [00:42:49] Really? [00:42:50] Well, you find that any charges against them were getting kicked? [00:42:56] Yes. [00:42:57] Basically, kick being the term that they weren't being able to enforce it. [00:43:01] They were being able to say, well, it's not specific enough in your language in the city. [00:43:07] So they had a plausible defense? [00:43:11] That is absolutely the case. [00:43:15] We do this enforcement routinely, and there have been challenges to it, [00:43:20] and we don't have solid legal ground. [00:43:24] Thank you. [00:43:25] Question, I think this probably most likely goes to Council. [00:43:29] If we pass this ordinance, would that preclude somebody, for instance, [00:43:35] on the Chasco parade route from having an ice chest full of beers in his front yard [00:43:41] while they watched the parade? [00:43:44] Well, let me address part of that. [00:43:46] Go ahead, Chief. [00:43:47] When we're dealing with Chasco and other events around the city, [00:43:51] we have bigger things to focus on than someone having a hidden beer [00:43:58] along Grand Boulevard or along Main Street. [00:44:02] If there's a fight or a disturbance or something like that and alcohol is involved, [00:44:07] then yes, we would focus on that. [00:44:09] But our attention at those events is to avoid bigger disturbances. [00:44:14] I guess my question is if it's a property owner or one of his guests that are there on the property, [00:44:21] is this going to cause problems? [00:44:22] No, it doesn't cover truly private property. [00:44:25] The main addition here are the parking lots for various businesses [00:44:29] and gas stations where we have a recurring problem. [00:44:32] And we don't have the enforcement mechanism to deal with it, [00:44:36] but it doesn't affect somebody on their private property. [00:44:41] Move to approve. [00:44:42] We have a motion to approve. [00:44:43] Do we have a second? [00:44:44] Second. [00:44:45] Second. [00:44:46] To the maker. [00:44:47] Well, thank you for clearing that up. [00:44:48] I appreciate it. [00:44:49] Deputy Mayor. [00:44:50] Yeah, I'm approving this just so that we can get the implementation. [00:44:55] I think we'll continue to. [00:44:57] It appears that on my second tour. [00:45:00] on Council, and this being my fourth year, that we're going to continue to tweak this [00:45:05] open container, alcohol, wet zone areas, things on a continual basis as we have incidents [00:45:14] and elements come to us. [00:45:18] I can appreciate your comment with regards to bigger issues at those other times, but [00:45:25] I also look at, as you said, those public parking lots. [00:45:31] I think we get into a real area if we don't have consistent enforcement, unfortunately, [00:45:39] and I don't know how to do that, especially on those bigger events, because one leads [00:45:48] to the other, but I recognize that right now with these parking lots and these adjacent [00:45:55] businesses to the places that sell it, that you don't have the right tools to enforce [00:46:00] all of the elements that we need to, so that's the reason for my approval. [00:46:05] Councilman Davis? [00:46:06] I've already addressed my opinion to Joe and Debbie, and I guess I've talked to you because [00:46:13] you've all addressed the things that I had most concern about. [00:46:20] I talked to an attorney and I talked to real estate people today, and semi-private isn't [00:46:27] really a term when it comes to real estate. [00:46:29] It's either private or it's public, so I have questions about that. [00:46:34] Also, talking to the real estate people today, I found out that you can say, if you own the [00:46:42] property, that the police are welcome to come on there and do their business, even when [00:46:47] the place isn't open. [00:46:49] I just will have a problem with a semi-public, because it's really not a real estate term, [00:46:56] and Joe thinks it is a legal term, but my legal friends say it's not a legal term. [00:47:03] There's some question there. [00:47:05] What you're saying is there's attorneys that don't agree on the same word. [00:47:08] Yes, exactly. [00:47:09] Exactly. [00:47:10] I just wanted to make sure I was crystal foggy clear. [00:47:16] If you have a particular parking lot that's a problem, you approach the owners. [00:47:20] Most owners will allow you on that property to deal with your problem. [00:47:24] I think that we're trying to add some more words in here. [00:47:29] I dealt with this when I owned Jilly's and having problems in my parking lot. [00:47:36] This thing right here also says, during Chesco Fiesta, you can't go out, and the sidewalk [00:47:40] in front of your house, that's what actually this thing says, and drink on the sidewalk, [00:47:44] because the sidewalk is part of the city-owned property. [00:47:49] There is a lot of legal maneuvering with an overzealous police officer that you might [00:47:55] have some problems here. [00:47:57] I can tell you that I lived along the parade route and had barbecues, whatever. [00:48:05] To stay off the sidewalks with the beer, what's the issue? [00:48:09] If it's your property and you have your street there, I think that addressing the issues [00:48:15] to concerned citizens that spoke up tonight, we need the tools to do the job, and we need [00:48:21] to clean it up, and we need to clean it up so that it's safe for the community and also [00:48:25] for the aesthetics of the community. [00:48:29] That is an aesthetic, I think, not having beer bottles, bottles, people drinking on [00:48:35] this. [00:48:37] I just think that we're moving in the right direction. [00:48:41] I don't have a problem trying to make it a little easier for you to deal with the problems, [00:48:47] but my concern is I don't want to have somebody that's throwing a legitimate party in their [00:48:53] own yard, and heaven only knows how many of them during the boat parade, for instance, [00:49:01] including Stevie Miklos, that throws one heck of a party where I grew up. [00:49:08] I'd hate to see the police come in and raid it. [00:49:10] That's not where I'm talking about.
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First Reading: Ordinance 2016-2066 Amending Chapter 5, Boats And Waterways, Section 5-44(5)(B), Docks Attached to City-Owned Property or Public Park Property
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2016-2066, amending Chapter 5, Section 5-44(5)(B) regarding docks attached to city-owned or public park property. The amendment strikes the requirement that property owners obtain public liability insurance naming the city as an additional insured, since insurance companies were refusing to write such policies on property the owner does not own; the existing indemnification provision was deemed sufficient. Motion passed on voice vote.
Ord. Ordinance 2016-2066
- motion:Move for approval of first reading of Ordinance 2016-2066 striking the additional insurance requirement for docks attached to city-owned or public park property. (passed)
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[00:49:12] I'm talking about, it says in here, it says sidewalks and right-of-ways. [00:49:16] That's a sidewalk out in front of your house. [00:49:18] Miklos' property is the water on his property. [00:49:21] Actually, you've got some state property on that, too, so you might have a problem. [00:49:26] I understand totally what we're trying to do, and I support that, but in Mr. Callahan's [00:49:30] words, we're going to be left with this. [00:49:32] They're going to be dealing with this for 30 years, and I'm going to be long gone. [00:49:37] I just think sometimes the wording here is, the ideal is right, but the wording isn't [00:49:42] right. [00:49:43] We have a motion and a second. [00:49:47] There's no further discussion. [00:49:48] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:49:51] Aye. [00:49:52] Opposed? [00:49:53] Like sign? [00:49:54] Aye. [00:49:55] Next item is first reading of ordinance 2016-2066. [00:49:59] An ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, amending chapter 5, boats and waterways, [00:50:04] section 5-445B, docks attached to city-owned property or public park property, providing [00:50:09] for severability and an effective date. [00:50:12] It was brought to staff's attention that the property owners were having a difficult time [00:50:18] securing the necessary insurance that's required by the ordinance to place one of these docks. [00:50:24] We had looked into it and found that to actually be the case, so we're striking the requirement [00:50:30] for the property owners to have this additional insurance. [00:50:34] We already have in the ordinance that they're required to execute a indemnification provision [00:50:38] on behalf of the city, and I believe that is sufficient to protect the city's interests. [00:50:43] Thank you. [00:50:44] Open this up for public comment. [00:50:45] Seeing no one, come forward and bring it back to council. [00:50:49] Move for approval. [00:50:50] Second. [00:50:51] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:50:53] No, I think that a lot of people would be really happy about this. [00:50:57] Second. [00:50:58] Looks like we're taking something back. [00:51:00] It's a new adventure tonight. [00:51:03] Thanks. [00:51:04] I just, can you just explain that again to me, what it is that we took away? [00:51:08] I mean, as a long-time insurance agent, I'm, you know, something happens, everybody and [00:51:14] their brother gets sued. [00:51:15] What can I say? [00:51:16] The way the ordinance is written, it required the property owner to have a policy of public [00:51:23] liability insurance where the city is an additional insurer, and apparently a lot of the insurance [00:51:29] companies weren't writing them because there's not a specific parcel or a specific piece [00:51:35] of property that they could attach it to, and they didn't want to have that entire strip [00:51:40] of basically all along the river that they would be liable for, and they wouldn't write [00:51:46] the policies. [00:51:47] They just flat-out refused to write these policies. [00:51:50] And these are for properties that are on our river. [00:51:53] Do we require that they carry an additional insured clause on their own property? [00:52:01] No. [00:52:02] So that's what you're striking then? [00:52:04] That's what we're striking out is this requirement to have an additional policy for that portion [00:52:09] of the property that the dock is attached to where the city is named as an additional [00:52:13] insured. [00:52:14] The ordinance already requires them to indemnify the city should anything happen. [00:52:20] I'm always for having additional insurance because it gives us somebody else to go to, [00:52:26] but if nobody is writing these policies, it doesn't make sense to have that in there. [00:52:31] Yeah, you're right. [00:52:33] A policy could not be purchased because you can't purchase a policy on property that you [00:52:38] don't own. [00:52:39] Okay, thank you. [00:52:40] You're welcome. [00:52:41] Sounds reasonable to me. [00:52:46] There's no further discussion. [00:52:47] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:52:49] Aye. [00:52:50] Opposed, the like sign.
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Request to Auction Surplus Vehicles and Property
approvedCouncil declared 14 passenger vehicles, one pickup truck, and two motor scooters as surplus equipment and authorized staff to send the items to auction via Public Group LLC. Chief Bogart noted impound lot revenue is approximately $100,000 per year.
- motion:Move to declare 14 passenger vehicles, one pickup truck, and two motor scooters as surplus equipment and authorize staff to send the items to auction via Public Group LLC. (passed)
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[00:52:52] Next item is request to auction surplus vehicles and property. [00:52:56] Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, Chief Bogart has presented to you this evening for [00:53:02] your consideration a request to declare 14 passenger vehicles, one pickup truck and two [00:53:08] motor scooters as surplus equipment. [00:53:13] He has, again, as he has in the past, asked you to authorize the services of the public [00:53:19] group LLC as an auction group, and the city's fleet maintenance supervisor has used the [00:53:29] wholesaler's buyer's guide to determine minimum values of all of the property. [00:53:35] With your permission, we would like to declare the 14 vehicles, the pickup truck and the [00:53:41] two scooters as surplus equipment and authorize the staff to send the items to auction. [00:53:49] Open it up for public comment. [00:53:52] Seeing nobody whipping out their checkbook and coming down, bring it back to Council. [00:53:55] Move for approval. [00:53:56] Second. [00:53:57] To the maker? [00:53:58] Nothing. [00:53:59] To the second? [00:54:01] As we move forward into this, Chief, I didn't ask Ms. Manns to reach out to you and do some [00:54:07] math and stuff, but obviously we created the impound lot just as kind of an ongoing element, [00:54:17] how much money has been collected to that point during the fiscal year, and then if [00:54:24] there's an estimation, because you have described that there is value, because obviously we [00:54:31] do have those lines in the budget, ranging between X and Y. [00:54:36] I'd just like to be able, if somebody looks at this, to say how much have we earned off [00:54:45] of our impound lot, because we have expenses, as well as these are seized vehicles also, [00:54:52] as well as surplus vehicles, and that, again, it will add to the city's bottom line. [00:54:58] I can respond to that. [00:54:59] That's good. [00:55:00] My understanding is that we're right around the $100,000 range a year at this point on [00:55:07] those vehicles. [00:55:08] To the second? [00:55:09] Councilman? [00:55:10] No, thank you. [00:55:11] I have no comments either. [00:55:17] No further discussion. [00:55:18] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:55:21] Aye. [00:55:22] Opposed, one to none. [00:55:23] Next item is Sims Park Improvement Project, direct purchases.
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Sims Park Improvement Project Direct Purchases
approvedCouncil approved a direct purchase from Graber Manufacturing and Company for hardscape items (receptacles, picnic tables, seats) for the Sims Park Improvement Project playground, in an amount not to exceed $67,779.25, using University of Wisconsin-Madison pricing. The direct purchase saves the city $3,388.96 in sales tax. Council discussed aesthetics, with one member wishing for more flair, but staff confirmed the items match the existing Victor Stanley theme used elsewhere in the park.
- motion:Motion to approve the direct purchase from Graber Manufacturing and Company for Sims Park hardscape items not to exceed $67,779.25. (passed)
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[00:55:27] Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, one of the mechanisms that the city has choose to [00:55:33] employ in respect to the acquisition of several purchases in regard to the Sims Park Improvement [00:55:40] Project is to facilitate purchases of capital equipment on a direct purchase basis, purpose [00:55:48] of which is to save on sales tax and contractor markups. [00:55:54] The agenda item before you this evening was prepared by Mr. Rivera and speaks to some [00:56:00] of the hardscape items that are specced for the playground. [00:56:09] They include receptacles, picnic tables, and seats. [00:56:17] The specific purchase is through Graber Manufacturing and Company for an amount not to exceed [00:56:25] $67,779.25. [00:56:30] The proposal is pricing as was secured from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. [00:56:39] And the sales tax savings to the city is $3,388.96. [00:56:46] And Mr. Rivera is prepared to respond to any other specific questions that you may have [00:56:51] in regard to this item. [00:56:54] Thank you. [00:56:55] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:56:57] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:56:59] Move for approval. [00:57:00] Do we have a motion? [00:57:01] I'll second it. [00:57:02] I have a question. [00:57:03] Okay. [00:57:04] To the maker? [00:57:05] Nothing. [00:57:06] Second? [00:57:07] Robert, in the choice of products that you're purchasing, is there an overall look? [00:57:12] Is there, you know, are you staying with the look of, you know, the benches, for instance, [00:57:17] that are in the downtown? [00:57:18] Yes, Your Honor. [00:57:19] Or the trash containers? [00:57:20] Do you want me to? [00:57:23] I can take that one. [00:57:24] Go ahead. [00:57:25] All right. [00:57:26] The... [00:57:27] Who's got the softball? [00:57:28] In response to your question... [00:57:29] Do I have it? [00:57:30] In response to the question, the benches and other hardscape items are a complement to [00:57:42] what currently exists in the park, and so we're staying with the theme that exists. [00:57:49] Thank you, Mayor. [00:57:52] I appreciate trying to stay in that lane of traffic, but I have to tell you, you know, [00:57:59] we've had that lane of traffic for about 25 years, and recognize the savings and the simplicity [00:58:07] of doing that and all those things. [00:58:10] Hopefully some of the other elements in the park will dress that up, because to me, it's [00:58:18] just hard, ugly. [00:58:23] I'm just... [00:58:24] I was in the property management business for 21 years and had to buy this material [00:58:30] in a couple of downtown settings, and they're all practical and universal and all those [00:58:36] things. [00:58:38] I just was looking for a little more flair, I guess. [00:58:41] You know, we were talking about... [00:58:44] We're talking about video screens. [00:58:48] I know we can't go back and redo everything, but that's just my interior design comment, [00:58:59] and I will tell you, with that and 25 cents, I can't even get a cup of coffee at home, [00:59:04] because my wife thinks my taste is a little off, and that's okay. [00:59:12] I'm just saying that I understand the mechanism. [00:59:15] I just was hoping for a little more pizzazz in the overall, because of all the things [00:59:21] we're doing, but I understand the practicality. [00:59:23] There are some minor embellishments, but the base is the Victor Stanley model that we've [00:59:31] used for trash receptacles, park benches, and picnic tables in the past. [00:59:36] It's hard to get too excited about trash cans, huh? [00:59:40] Tires ain't pretty. [00:59:41] You know, when I first moved to Florida, I went down to Clearwater, and the trash containers [00:59:48] were... [00:59:50] I'm trying to think what the shape was. [00:59:52] They were dolphins, penguins, not penguins. [00:59:57] At any rate, so I guess you can... [00:59:58] I guess there's other places... [01:00:00] You can go and embellish, but I think that for certain of those items, the hard line [01:00:09] is all it takes is money, and that's what we're trying to be really judicious with. [01:00:16] There's no further discussion.
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2015 Report on Repetitive Loss Floodplain Management Plan
approvedStaff presented the annual 2015 Report on the Repetitive Loss Floodplain Management Plan, required for submission to the state to maintain the city's Class 6 community rating under the National Flood Insurance Program (a 20% discount for flood insurance holders). Council approved the report after no public comment.
- motion:Motion to approve the 2015 Report on Repetitive Loss Floodplain Management Plan. (passed)
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[01:00:17] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:00:20] Aye. [01:00:21] Opposed, the like sign. [01:00:22] Next is a 200-2015 report on repetitive loss floodplain management plan. [01:00:29] Yes, Mr. Mayor, I'd like to defer the presentation on this agenda item to Mrs. Spears. [01:00:34] Thank you. [01:00:35] Just very briefly, this is not the first time you've seen this. [01:00:38] We do this every year. [01:00:39] This is the annual report that we have to send off to the state, and it is regarding [01:00:44] how we conduct our floodplain management activities. [01:00:48] And it's required in order for us to maintain our community rating under the National Flood [01:00:53] Insurance Program, and we currently enjoy a class six, which equates to a 20% discount [01:01:00] for those that actually need to have flood insurance. [01:01:05] And all the activities we've done over the past year are included in the document. [01:01:09] Thank you. [01:01:10] Open it up for public comment. [01:01:13] Seeing none, bring it back to council. [01:01:14] Move for approval. [01:01:15] Second. [01:01:16] We have a motion and a second. [01:01:17] To the maker. [01:01:18] To the second. [01:01:19] No, sir. [01:01:20] No, thank you. [01:01:21] Councilman. [01:01:22] Yeah. [01:01:23] Me too. [01:01:24] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:01:25] Aye. [01:01:26] Aye. [01:01:27] Aye. [01:01:28] Aye. [01:01:29] Aye. [01:01:30] Aye. [01:01:31] Aye. [01:01:32] Aye. [01:01:33] Aye. [01:01:34] Aye. [01:01:35] Aye. [01:01:36] Aye. [01:01:37] Aye. [01:01:38] Aye. [01:01:39] Aye. [01:01:40] Aye. [01:01:41] Aye. [01:01:42] Aye. [01:01:43] Aye. [01:01:44] Aye. [01:01:45] Aye. [01:01:46] Aye. [01:01:47] As I give you your three minutes, public libraries were founded in this country as a people's
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Three-Minute Report: Library
The Library presented its three-minute report, highlighting service to 490,358 customers, over 1,000 classes, 650,000 resources loaned, and 2.5 million virtual visits in the past year, with a $6.29 return on every taxpayer dollar. Upcoming events include beginner computer classes, a Build Me a Story Lego workshop, and a Haunted House on October 17.
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[01:01:54] university and we are this community's people's university. [01:02:00] Our librarians and staff strive to equalize opportunities for the attainment of knowledge, [01:02:07] giving New Port Richey's growing families the edge in education. [01:02:12] We discovered the best fit and value in education tools for our members. [01:02:17] We commissioned the community, connecting with local experts and talent to offer award [01:02:23] winning experiences and courses. [01:02:27] We enhance and sustain our efforts through continuing education and advancement of our [01:02:33] staff. [01:02:35] We are a citadel of self-directed education, research assistance, instruction, and fun [01:02:43] enlightening experiences that help strengthen our community. [01:02:47] And we present our curriculum with you in mind, viewing our customers as collaborate [01:02:52] students in the ever changing world of information literacy. [01:02:58] Why do we do this? [01:02:59] Because your quality of life and well-being are important to us. [01:03:05] As a result, our city helped 490,358 library customers this past year, as we held over [01:03:16] a thousand classes and events, loaned over 650,000 resources, and sustained 2.5 million [01:03:26] virtual visits. [01:03:29] These numbers place your city's library in the highest percentile for all Florida public [01:03:35] libraries, and underscore the wise investment of our citizens' tax dollars that you make [01:03:41] in our community. [01:03:44] In fact, for every dollar of taxpayer money invested, New Port Richey receives $6.29 in [01:03:52] value, making your library a great return on investment. [01:03:58] Your investment looks something like this. [01:04:02] Lily attended 15 classes at the library to work toward her dream of being a U.S. citizen. [01:04:11] With her mom's help, two-year-old Samantha checked out her very first book. [01:04:17] The University of Florida sent a team to film the stories from members of our French [01:04:23] Conversation class of their time during Hitler's occupation of France, and a book is also going [01:04:30] to be published. [01:04:32] Jonathan learns about and feeds his family affordable nutrition at the Tasty Tuesdays. [01:04:40] And after coming to the library's Community Technology Center day after day, Herman achieved [01:04:46] the goal he had pursued with steadfast determination. [01:04:51] He found one terrific job. [01:04:54] We have some upcoming classes and events. [01:04:57] I'm just going to name a couple. [01:04:59] We have beginner computer classes, we have Build Me a Story workshop, which actually [01:05:05] is using Legos from a grant we received, and we have a Haunted House event. [01:05:13] Thank you. [01:05:15] Am I invited to the Haunted House this year? [01:05:18] Yes, it's on Saturday, October 17th from 6 to 8.30 p.m. [01:05:23] I don't think you really understood his question. [01:05:25] Yeah, I don't. [01:05:26] I understood the question, and Councilman Davis is always invited. [01:05:31] Beetlejuice. [01:05:32] I wasn't too welcomed last year, if I remember correctly. [01:05:37] We'll give you a costume. [01:05:41] That's it. [01:05:43] Next is a three-minute report from Public Works.
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Three-Minute Report: Public Works
Public Works Director Rivera presented a three-minute department update covering maintenance activities including Jasmine Point light pillar rehabilitation, the new Facilities Maintenance Division's work on the City Hall dumpster fence, inventory reorganization, slope mower ROI on West Main Street right-of-way, fleet customization of police and sewer vehicles, repurposing of a tanker for manhole overflow pumping, Plath Road project progress, water sampling compliance, and ongoing projects including Sims Park, lift station standardization, AMI phase two, and the Main Street/Adams LED crosswalk.
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[01:05:46] Mr. Rivera. [01:05:47] Thank you, Mayor and Council. [01:05:49] This activity update, we wanted to concentrate on a lot of the activities that our maintenance [01:05:54] staffs are performing. [01:05:56] This is the Jasmine Point Light Pillars. [01:05:58] We had showed you this on our last update, and this is where we're at today. [01:06:05] They have totally been rehabilitated. [01:06:08] We've taken the globes that you see up on the top. [01:06:11] Those are the ones that we took possession of from Sims Park after we had our LED project, [01:06:17] and then that's what it looks like at night now. [01:06:22] As you know, you gave us permission to start a Facilities Maintenance Division. [01:06:27] This was the old, former dumpster fence that we had at City Hall. [01:06:32] That was one of the first activities that they completed. [01:06:37] Our utility purchasing agent has been busy taking and reorganizing our inventory so that once the [01:06:46] Tyler integration is completed, we're going to expect to convert over to a barcode system where we can track [01:06:55] inventory and go ahead and start ordering parts through that program. [01:07:02] This is another picture that we wanted to show you. [01:07:05] You gave us approval to purchase a tractor a few years ago with a slope mower. [01:07:11] This is your return on investment. [01:07:13] This location is West Main Street. [01:07:15] We normally trim this area, this right-of-way, once a year. [01:07:20] It takes about two to three days with every staff member from the street division. [01:07:25] Now we can do it in about three hours with one operator. [01:07:31] We had talked a little bit about this summer with all the rain that had occurred. [01:07:36] This is one of the activities on West Main Street as well where we took and cleaned out the ditch [01:07:43] and took and cleaned out all the stormwater systems that were in that area. [01:07:49] A lot of times people think that our fleet maintenance division takes [01:07:54] and performs oil changes and places breaks, but we also do a lot of customizing. [01:08:01] When police cars come in, we take about 60 hours to outfit them. [01:08:07] This picture here shows one of those vehicles that was recently purchased. [01:08:11] It's hard to see the lighting system that was installed, [01:08:14] but that was one of the first activities we did with this vehicle. [01:08:18] We move into the interior, install the gun rack with the lock system, [01:08:24] take and run all the wires up into the front where the communication system is at, [01:08:29] laptops, radios, and just about anything that the police department requests from us. [01:08:36] We have a great customizing team that performs those activities. [01:08:40] This is another customized activity that we performed. [01:08:45] When we had those storms, we found out that we had to have a contractor come in [01:08:49] with several VACON trucks to help us with the manhole sewer collections overflow. [01:08:56] A couple of the guys got together and said, why don't we repurpose this tanker? [01:09:02] It used to haul sludge a lot, but since we've converted that process to solids, [01:09:07] we still use it, but not as much. [01:09:09] What we ended up doing was taking and hooking up a pump and running some pipes [01:09:15] so that now if we have one of those events, this tanker can pull up to the site, [01:09:20] we can start pumping, and then that way we don't have to contract [01:09:26] with a lot of the other contractors to do the pumping for us. [01:09:31] One of the other activities that they do is they perform the auctions. [01:09:35] These were the group of vehicles that council had approved a few weeks ago to be auctioned. [01:09:42] This is another return on investment that council had approved for us. [01:09:48] This is a sewer collections truck that we customized with pipe racks, [01:09:52] communication systems, lighting in the storage bins, [01:09:56] and multiple other items that the maintenance crews need. [01:10:03] Here's another picture of some outfitted vehicles. [01:10:07] We also were tasked with sealing the plumber field parking lot [01:10:12] and replacing all the signage. [01:10:14] That was completed. [01:10:16] This is the Plath Road. [01:10:18] This is actually an older picture. [01:10:20] Since we took this, that whole ditch line has been sodded and completed construction. [01:10:26] The lime rock portion of the project is pretty much completed. [01:10:31] The contractor has asked for a seven-day extension because of inclement weather. [01:10:37] We're still expected to finish up at the end of October, maybe the first week in November. [01:10:44] Of course, that would be weather permitting. [01:10:50] Finally, this activity, we're mandated, [01:10:52] our water treatment plant is mandated to take samples every month for Bactis. [01:10:58] We take 40 samples, 20 biweekly, and we have a consistent record of no violations. [01:11:08] Finally, these are some additional projects and activities that we've been working on. [01:11:13] The emergency road repairs that you all had approved, [01:11:17] we finally have gotten the contractor and all the insurance documents and putting that all together. [01:11:23] We're involved with the Sims Park construction project. [01:11:26] Our lift station standard program development project. [01:11:29] This year, the phase one portion of it, we've completed the base station and the towers [01:11:34] and those types of communication activities. [01:11:38] This year, we're going to start the communication conversion over on all of our lift stations to tie that in. [01:11:47] The AMI project, phase two, is on schedule. [01:11:51] We should be completed with that within the next couple of weeks. [01:11:54] Main Street and Adams LED crosswalk, those materials have been ordered. [01:11:58] The design has been completed. [01:12:01] It'll be an in-house project that our forces will complete, expecting that to be done in November. [01:12:08] We are continuing with some of our stormwater property purchases [01:12:13] with either pond expansions in some areas or construction of new ponds. [01:12:19] During that storm event, there was a few areas that we had identified that needed some stormwater improvement, [01:12:26] and this is how we accomplished that. [01:12:29] The Tanglewood Terrace pond rehabilitation would be one of them. [01:12:32] And then the Madison Street Bridge overlook or nose emergency repairs, we'll be discussing that next week, [01:12:39] or I'm sorry, the next council meeting, to ask for your permission to proceed with that project. [01:12:46] Thank you. [01:12:47] Any questions for Mr. Rivera? [01:12:49] Yeah, just one. [01:12:51] I understand from talking to Chip Witmanowski, there was an area between which area is considered the construction [01:12:58] and which area is considered the city, and trying to dress that up for the bike fest. [01:13:03] Has that, have you been addressed on that or talked to Chip about it? [01:13:06] We completed that. [01:13:07] The contractor was confused what was the construction area and what wasn't. [01:13:11] Okay, so the chamber's happy then. [01:13:14] In any event, we tended to the repair, yes. [01:13:16] Okay, I think it was just conditioned to look or whatever. [01:13:19] Okay. [01:13:21] Mr. Rivera, thank you for the, I think you should take that one little piece to all of our downtown business community, [01:13:29] where you fixed the trash fencing or whatever you did at City Hall. [01:13:36] It was a great improvement, and I'd love to see us make that a priority in our downtown.
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