Council passed a six-month cannabis moratorium and firefighter pension overhaul, advanced a "plainly audible at 100 feet" noise standard, and OK'd the VA land deal with E2L.
20 items on the agenda · 14 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
- 2
Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 86 led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence for servicemen and women.
▶ Jump to 0:17 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:00:17] At this time I'd like to ask the scouts of Boy Scout Troop 86 to come forward and lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. [00:00:23] I would ask all of you to stand and remain standing afterwards for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:36] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 3
Moment of Silence
Moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
▶ Jump to 0:23 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:00:23] I would ask all of you to stand and remain standing afterwards for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:36] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 4
Approval of January 12, 2017 Work Session and February 7, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the January 12, 2017 work session and February 7, 2017 regular meeting.
- motion:Motion to approve the January 12, 2017 work session and February 7, 2017 regular meeting minutes. (passed)
▶ Jump to 0:58 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:00:58] Thank you. You may be seated. [00:01:02] A little-known point of trivia. Before any of these kids were born, I was actually the Scoutmaster of Troop 86 many, many moons ago. [00:01:13] Next item on our agenda is the approval of the January 12th work session and February 7th regular meeting minutes. [00:01:20] Move for approval. Second. [00:01:23] Motion is second. Questions, discussions? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, the like sign.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 5
Presentation of Healthy Weight Community Champion Award by the Pasco County Health Department
Michael Napier of the Pasco County Health Department presented the City of New Port Richey with the Healthy Weight Community Champion Award, recognizing the city as the first in Pasco County (and one of 67 in Florida) to receive the award for promoting active living, healthy environments, community gardens, and farmers markets.
Sims ParkFlorida Department of HealthHealthiest Weight FloridaPasco County Health DepartmentCeleste PhilipJohn ArmstrongMichael NapierHealthiest Weight FloridaHealthy Weight Community Champion Award▶ Jump to 1:32 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:01:32] Next, we have a presentation by Mr. Michael Napier and his assistant from the Pasco County Health Department. [00:01:47] Good afternoon and thank you. [00:01:50] I'm pleased to be here in front of you today and to be recognizing the City of New Port Richey for our Healthiest Weight Award. [00:01:59] It's interesting to know that the City of New Port Richey is the first in Pasco County to receive this award. [00:02:05] There's as many as 67 across Florida already that have had those awards and we finally got one in Pasco and you guys are leading the way in making that happen. [00:02:14] A little background about the award. [00:02:17] Currently, there's 36% of Floridians that are in a current healthy weight. [00:02:22] If the trend continues, that means by 2030, that's 13 years from now, 60% of the American population will be obese. [00:02:31] So important about our parks and recreations and other activities that are going to affect health. [00:02:36] In 2014, our previous Surgeon General, John Armstrong, declared healthy weight as a top priority and has established this award to recognize great work of governments in collaborating and helping to address this problem. [00:02:49] Healthiest Weight Florida is a public-private collaboration bringing together state agencies, not-for-profit organizations, businesses, and entire communities to address Florida's health and make healthy choices for adults and children available through active living and healthy environments. [00:03:09] Local government leaders play an important role in decreasing the prevalence of unhealthy weight in their jurisdictions. [00:03:16] Recognition as a Healthy Weight Community Champion establishes counties and cities as leaders in providing and setting where residents have opportunities to use active transportation, enjoy the benefits of exercise, and acquire healthy foods. [00:03:30] New Port Richey has made great strides in creating an environment where families can get outdoors, be active, and be safe. [00:03:38] The changes in downtown New Port Richey and Sims Park are a great example of supporting healthy lifestyles for your residents. [00:03:46] In addition, your accessible park systems have supported community gardening and making fresh foods available through local farmers markets. [00:03:54] We are excited that the City of New Port Richey is setting such a great example and applaud you for your leadership and commitment to your citizens' health and well-being. [00:04:04] You have set the pace for leadership and leaders like yourself to follow, and we look forward to have public health working with you to improve the health of our citizens. [00:04:13] On behalf of the State Surgeon General, Celeste Phillips, and the Florida Department of Health, we congratulate the City of New Port Richey. [00:04:20] Thank you. [00:04:21] Thank you. [00:04:22] Thank you. [00:04:23] Thank you. [00:04:24] Thank you. [00:04:25] Thank you. [00:04:26] Thank you. [00:04:27] Thank you. [00:04:28] Good evening. [00:04:30] Elaine. [00:04:31] This is going to go to the governors, so if the rest of you all want to come down. [00:04:35] Yeah, come on down. [00:04:36] Let's have a picture. [00:04:38] Take out my picture? [00:04:40] Sorry. [00:04:46] We'd be happy to get my colleagues here. [00:04:52] Take a picture? [00:05:07] Go for a profile. [00:05:19] Thank you. [00:05:20] Thank you. [00:05:30] And so timely also. [00:05:32] Thanks. [00:05:33] Next, we have a proclamation.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 6
Proclamation - Thomas Dukeman, Eagle Scout
approvedA proclamation recognizing Thomas Dukeman for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout was read by title only, as the honoree was not present. The proclamation will be delivered to him.
▶ Jump to 5:40 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:05:44] He's not here tonight, so we'll do it by title only. [00:05:49] This is a proclamation recognizing Thomas Dukeman for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. [00:05:58] And for all you guys back there in the back, I want to hear about it when you get Eagle. [00:06:04] We will take care of that. [00:06:08] So we will see this gets to Thomas. [00:06:15] Next item on the agenda is Fox Pop.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 7Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 6:17
- 8.a
Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
on consentProcedural transition to public reading of ordinances; clerk began reading Ordinance 2017-2104 establishing a six-month moratorium on acceptance of applications for cultivation/processing (likely related to medical marijuana).
▶ Jump to 6:45 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:06:45] Next is public reading of ordinances. [00:06:48] Ordinance 2017-2104, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:06:52] establishing a six-month moratorium on the acceptance of applications for the cultivation, processing,
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 9.a
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-2104: Six-Month Cannabis Moratorium
approvedCouncil held the second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 2017-2104, establishing a six-month moratorium on permits for cultivation, processing, or dispensing of cannabis. Staff and the city attorney recommended extending to eight months or one year to allow time for the state legislature and Department of Health to issue rules, but council reaffirmed the six-month period after public testimony. The ordinance was approved.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2017-2104
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017-2104, establishing a six-month moratorium on cannabis permits. (passed)
11938 Tasha Court, Newport Richey20250 Northwest 71st Court, McIntosh5447 Tropic Drive5844 Madison StreetVirginia AvenueDavisDenise HoustonDeval ThomasDoug BenchFerry Shattles DeLoffIrvin RosenfeldMs. MannsMs. VancePaul BlackRachel NickelStarkeyLand Development Regulatory Board (LDRB)Ordinance No. 2017-2104Penny for PascoSenate Bill 614▶ Jump to 6:56 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:06:58] or dispensing of cannabis, and on the issuance of permits and approvals for any cultivation, [00:07:03] processing, or dispensing of cannabis, providing for severability and an effective date. [00:07:09] Mr. Mayor, members of the city council, as the city attorney indicated, [00:07:13] this is the second reading of an ordinance. [00:07:16] Originally, when this item was introduced to you on February 7, 2017, [00:07:22] the staff was recommending that we establish a one-year moratorium on the issuance of permits as it relates to this matter. [00:07:32] At the conclusion of the public hearing, your recommendation was for six months. [00:07:38] At this point, I would like to remind you of the fact that the state legislature [00:07:43] and the Department of Health have six months in which to formulate rules and regulations. [00:07:49] Their due date is July 2, 2017, so if it is agreeable to you, [00:07:58] the staff would like to recommend that we meet in the middle and maybe go for an eight-month moratorium [00:08:04] so that we have time to respond to the regulations related to the state and the Department of Health's standards. [00:08:14] Ms. Vance, I'd like to insert at this point, I think that I had sent some links for a webinar that I had participated in, [00:08:24] and I was really impressed with the fact that this issue has so many moving parts. [00:08:30] Zoning, building, safety, health, employee as well as staff issues that need to be addressed. [00:08:36] And I know that we were cautious and careful in crafting our adult use ordinance back in the 90s, [00:08:45] and I think it was that care and concern that we took that that ordinance has served us extremely well. [00:08:51] We crafted it and took our time with it, [00:08:57] and I feel that it's important that we do the same with this. [00:09:01] I would like to suggest that we rethink the six-month moratorium [00:09:05] or perhaps start the clock after the period of time when the Senate and the legislature comes back, [00:09:13] because I have a feeling that we may be spinning our wheels in crafting something so soon prior to their final recommendations. [00:09:23] We can then consider fast-tracking it, so allow ourselves the time, [00:09:30] and if we're able to get it done quicker than the eight months, I would suggest that. [00:09:36] Again, I think that I want to make sure that we are doing this to the optimum, [00:09:44] and I appreciate our attorney's recommendation, [00:09:47] and I believe that as such that we should agree with that recommendation. [00:09:55] And again, as I say, I go back to the time and care that we took with that other ordinance, [00:10:04] that this one as well will have a significant impact on all of these things, [00:10:09] and I just want to make us look like we know what we're talking about, [00:10:13] and I think educating ourselves on these other issues is what will be important. [00:10:18] Thank you. [00:10:19] This is a public hearing. [00:10:21] Anybody from the public that wishes to address counsel on this, please come forward. [00:10:32] If you could give us your name and address for the record, please. [00:10:36] I'm Ferry Shattles DeLoff, 5447 Tropic Drive. [00:10:40] Good evening. [00:10:41] At the last meeting discussing the moratorium, there was a statement made by counsel. [00:10:45] I'm not chasing the money. [00:10:47] I'd like to point out some very good reasons why the City of New Port Richey should be chasing the cannabis money. [00:10:53] Tax revenue. [00:10:54] This city cannot afford to snub its nose at the millions this industry is generating. [00:10:59] In Pueblo, Colorado, the city offers $475,000 in scholarships to local graduates to attend their local community college. [00:11:09] This is generated from a 2% excise tax on cannabis cultivated within Pueblo. [00:11:15] So the local cannabis businesses are employing the residents and funding the kids' college education. [00:11:21] The money is staying at home right there. [00:11:23] The homeless population in Pasco County is about 4,500 people. [00:11:28] The new count for that is happening tomorrow night and Thursday. [00:11:32] Over 3,000 of those are children currently enrolled in Pasco County schools. [00:11:37] How many families could we help get back on their feet with the tax money generated? [00:11:42] Denver collected over $130 million in taxes from this industry in only the first six months of 2016. [00:11:51] $16 million of that will go towards permanent housing solutions for Denver's homeless population. [00:11:58] The money that will flow into secondary downtown businesses will be significant with restaurants and retail spaces feeling the impact. [00:12:05] With that kind of money, we'll have plenty left over for repairing roads and providing more services to this community. [00:12:11] The zoning issues. [00:12:14] The city isn't very large, so there aren't many places where the cannabis-related businesses can go. [00:12:20] Main Street has multiple vacant buildings, which I would love to see filled and thriving, but they're not, and they haven't been for a long time. [00:12:29] Finally, I'd like to help you all get your questions answered in a timely manner. [00:12:35] I'm happy to connect you with experts, doctors, growers, attorneys, testers, urban planners, [00:12:42] with experience at all levels of government and within the private sector locally. [00:12:47] So please feel free to reach out to me, and I can help with that. [00:12:51] Thank you very much. [00:12:54] Next. [00:13:00] My name is Rachel Nickel. [00:13:02] I'm at 11938 Tasha Court, New Port Richey. [00:13:06] I'm going to be really quick with this. [00:13:09] Earlier, there was some discussion up here and a nice little picture taking of healthy weight. [00:13:15] I want to let you know that the cannabinoids within cannabis help to stabilize all mammals, including human beings, in the cannabinoid system. [00:13:27] And this also promotes health as well as healthy weight. [00:13:31] So just please keep that in mind as you look and educate yourself on this subject. [00:13:38] In regards to the moratorium, if you were to enact a six-month moratorium today, [00:13:44] that would take you well past the July 2nd date into August. [00:13:50] I ask that you stick with the six-month moratorium. [00:13:54] Otherwise, you're going to be behind the ball come time that the Senate here in the state in Tallahassee moves forward with the rules. [00:14:02] They have already started issuing cards, registering patients, as well as treating patients. [00:14:09] And that's all. [00:14:10] Thank you. [00:14:11] Thank you. [00:14:18] Good evening. [00:14:19] My name is Doug Bench. [00:14:21] I'm a retired lawyer and judge. [00:14:24] Honorable Mayor and members of City Council, I am not a resident of New Port Richey. [00:14:29] I live at 20250 Northwest 71st Court in McIntosh, which is Marion County. [00:14:36] But I have an awful lot of friends in New Port Richey. [00:14:39] And I also teach continuing education classes for the state of Florida to home builders, roofers, plumbers, general contractors. [00:14:47] Many of those seminars are here in New Port Richey. [00:14:52] I stand before you not to speak against a moratorium. [00:14:57] I stand before you. [00:15:00] so that you might be able to use my history [00:15:05] to understand that it's okay to change your mind. [00:15:12] I was a judge for six years [00:15:14] in a city municipal court up north. [00:15:20] In that time period I put 311 people in jail for marijuana offenses. [00:15:28] They used to call me the hanging judge in the municipal court. [00:15:32] If you do the weed, you're going to bleed. [00:15:36] I hated marijuana, hated everything about it, but I was wrong. [00:15:46] In April of 2015, I went to my doctor in Gainesville and he diagnosed me [00:15:52] with a terminal disease, an incurable disease, COPD. [00:15:59] Of course, my next question is, how long have I got, doc? [00:16:04] 10 to 20 months, Doug, but that's only an average. [00:16:06] You know, they don't like to be specific on that. [00:16:12] Well, my blessed wife refused to accept that, [00:16:16] so she went on the internet for a period of four months [00:16:19] and did a ton of research and discovered that cannabis oil cures COPD. [00:16:27] Now we've also been blessed because my wife and I have a home [00:16:31] in the mountains of Colorado, imagine that. [00:16:35] That came first, before the disease. [00:16:38] In February of this year, my doctor in Gainesville declared me cured of COPD [00:16:46] and I told him how. [00:16:49] Cannabis oil, we have got to educate people about this. [00:16:52] You can't come at it from a point of view of stoners and skateboarders [00:16:57] and tattoos and nose rings. [00:17:02] You have to look at people like me. [00:17:03] I'll be 72 next month, and according to the doctor, [00:17:08] I'd be dead right now, but for cannabis oil. [00:17:13] So I don't speak against the moratorium, but I want you to think about that. [00:17:16] There are people in this city who desperately need God's miracle medicine. [00:17:23] Thank you. [00:17:23] Mr. Mayor, may I ask a question real quick? [00:17:25] Sure. [00:17:25] I'm just curious, what did your doctor say when you gave him [00:17:28] the news on how you cured your COPD? [00:17:30] Interesting. [00:17:31] I'll make it real quick. [00:17:32] I was in the hospital for a colonoscopy, totally unrelated, [00:17:36] and he was at the hospital, saw that I was there. [00:17:40] He came in and says, Doug, what are you doing here? [00:17:42] You missed your last appointment. [00:17:43] Let's listen to your chest. [00:17:46] I said, OK. [00:17:47] So he listened front and back, got a puzzled look. [00:17:49] I said, what's wrong? [00:17:50] He said, let me listen again. [00:17:52] So he listened again. [00:17:55] What's wrong, Doc? [00:17:56] Doug, your lungs are clear. [00:17:59] What are you doing? [00:18:00] As he walked over to shut the door. [00:18:03] Doc, I'm violating Florida law on a daily basis [00:18:07] because I have a ranch in Colorado, and I'm not going to stop [00:18:11] because it's keeping me alive. [00:18:12] Well, you know I can't prescribe that, [00:18:15] and I certainly can't tell you to keep [00:18:17] doing what you're doing in public, [00:18:20] but keep doing what you're doing. [00:18:22] I said, don't worry. [00:18:23] I will. [00:18:25] You have to understand how hard it was for a person like me, [00:18:29] hated marijuana, to turn around and have it save my life. [00:18:34] That took quite a change in attitude. [00:18:37] So you can change your mind, because there [00:18:39] are people who are desperate for this medicine. [00:18:42] My wife and I are traveling the state over until my last breath [00:18:47] doing educational seminars to show people the miracle [00:18:51] that we call cannabis. [00:18:53] Thank you. [00:18:54] Thank you. [00:18:56] Next. [00:19:00] If you give them to the clerk, she'll pass them down. [00:19:07] I went ahead and took them with me. [00:19:08] I'll pass them down. [00:19:10] These came from Fort Lauderdale. [00:19:14] I'll go ahead and give them to you, because I take those calls. [00:19:19] I can't say any more than what Denise Houston, Virginia Avenue. [00:19:23] I can't say any more than the previous gentleman did, [00:19:26] but I am one of your constituents, and I am a caregiver. [00:19:32] I think the six-month moratorium was, I applaud you for that. [00:19:37] It gives us a little bit of time. [00:19:38] But anything longer than that, you have patients here. [00:19:42] I've been here 30 years. [00:19:43] I shouldn't have to go to Colorado. [00:19:45] I don't have the luxury of going to Colorado, [00:19:47] nor do the people that I know. [00:19:50] I am a cancer survivor. [00:19:52] I am a caregiver. [00:19:54] And I am an advocate for all of these people. [00:19:58] Some of the people, we have some very influential people [00:20:00] in our city. [00:20:01] And since 2008, I have been getting petitions signed, [00:20:07] trying to get people to understand [00:20:10] that this is what cannabis can do. [00:20:13] And so the influential people in our city that talk to me [00:20:18] and tell me to be their voice, it's [00:20:21] time that you all step up and be part of this voice. [00:20:25] And so it's not a laughing matter anymore. [00:20:30] So we'll go back to that. [00:20:31] This is a zoning issue. [00:20:33] And in there, what I've given you [00:20:35] is what Fort Lauderdale has given out. [00:20:41] Irvin Rosenfeld is one of the four, [00:20:44] I think there's still four, surviving federal patients. [00:20:47] And he happens to live in Florida. [00:20:49] And he receives his cannabis via the United States government, [00:20:52] courtesy of the United States government. [00:20:55] So they have a website. [00:20:57] And they're more than welcome for you to reach out to them. [00:21:01] And they'll give you knowledge on the zoning [00:21:03] and what's happening in other major cities in our state. [00:21:07] So I think eight months would be too long. [00:21:09] I think your six month one will give you just enough time [00:21:12] to get the zoning together. [00:21:14] Thanks. [00:21:14] Thank you. [00:21:23] Paul Black, 5844 Madison Street. [00:21:27] Two weeks ago, I heard our city attorney [00:21:30] speak about this issue. [00:21:31] And he seemed like he knew what he was talking about. [00:21:34] And I concur with the city attorney [00:21:35] that this thing should wait a year. [00:21:37] However, if that's not the consensus of our city council, [00:21:40] I agree with our city manager to put the brakes on this thing. [00:21:44] Moving forward with wisdom and discretion [00:21:46] is always a good idea. [00:21:48] And so I am in favor of the eight month moratorium. [00:21:51] Thank you. [00:21:52] Thank you. [00:21:54] Anyone else? [00:21:58] Seeing no one else come forward, I'll bring it back to council. [00:22:02] If I might say, first of all, thank you, everyone, [00:22:05] for coming up and speaking. [00:22:07] But I just want to clarify one thing. [00:22:09] I think we're conflating two issues here. [00:22:11] I don't think that any of us here [00:22:13] are suggesting that it's either good or bad [00:22:16] that we're doing this. [00:22:17] I think that the point that I'm coming from now [00:22:19] is it's the law. [00:22:20] We need to address it. [00:22:22] However, again, in educating myself [00:22:27] with the ins and outs of this, yes, it is a zoning issue. [00:22:30] But it has other issues that are going [00:22:34] to impact us as a community. [00:22:37] And to be judicious with the money [00:22:42] that we would be spending, because this [00:22:44] is going to be staff time as well as gathering information. [00:22:48] If the legislature comes back in July with whatever issues [00:22:53] they're going to be doing, I think [00:22:55] that we need to be walking through all of these. [00:23:00] It doesn't mean that in eight months [00:23:01] we're going to pick up the conversation. [00:23:03] It means that we will have time to walk through all [00:23:06] of these issues. [00:23:08] The links that I had sent to Ms. Manns [00:23:12] included conversations that communities [00:23:15] had with their police chief, with their fire chief, [00:23:19] with their zoning board, with their planner, [00:23:24] gathering the information that they [00:23:26] needed to make wise decisions on how [00:23:30] best to create this ordinance. [00:23:33] And again, I think that we're confusing the issue. [00:23:38] We understand that it's the law, and we're [00:23:40] needing to address it. [00:23:42] I just think that we need to take our time with it [00:23:44] so that we are doing it right. [00:23:46] And as far as changing our minds, [00:23:47] it's not a question of changing our minds. [00:23:49] It's a question of learning what all the things that [00:23:53] will need to be in place to impact both the dispensing [00:23:59] of it and or cultivation of it. [00:24:00] So I think that is the big issue, [00:24:03] and that's where I think that we should be judicious and wise [00:24:07] in our decision making. [00:24:08] Thank you. [00:24:09] I took some time to look and see if the state legislature had [00:24:15] posted anything about what they're attempting to do. [00:24:19] Found a couple of bills, the one closest [00:24:22] to looking like it applied was Senate Bill 614. [00:24:27] And it has a series of dates. [00:24:29] First of all, it will become effective on passage. [00:24:33] But the key dates are that they're [00:24:36] going to start issuing things on September 1 [00:24:39] and have a full-blown rollout on October the 3. [00:24:44] If we wait eight months as opposed to six, [00:24:47] I think we'll be behind the eight ball. [00:24:50] We made a commitment, however, to the folks [00:24:53] that were at the meeting two weeks ago [00:24:57] that we will move forward with some public workshops. [00:25:02] And I think regardless of how this gets set up [00:25:10] as a moratorium, be that six months or eight months, [00:25:13] that we're going to wind up revisiting it a lot sooner [00:25:15] than that, as soon as somebody at the state of Florida [00:25:17] figures out what they're doing. [00:25:20] So I'm good either way. [00:25:22] I think the six month is adequate. [00:25:24] But if my colleagues are more comfortable with the eight, [00:25:26] I can live with them. [00:25:29] I'd like to just say, if we use the six months, that's [00:25:34] August 21. [00:25:36] August 22 is actually one of our meetings. [00:25:38] That means it would probably be proposed on August 22. [00:25:43] And then two weeks later, it would [00:25:44] be the second reading, which would be September 5. [00:25:54] So I think if we are proactive from now [00:25:59] until the state comes out with their proposals, their rules, [00:26:05] their regulations, their ordinances, whatever [00:26:07] they're going to call them, that I think we stay active. [00:26:11] We're giving ourselves seven weeks [00:26:14] if we enact it as soon as they pass their legislation. [00:26:18] And then we'll go ahead and pass ours within about six or seven [00:26:24] weeks. [00:26:24] So I think I'm happy with the six months. [00:26:28] And we can modify it when we get there. [00:26:31] If I can get a clarification from our city attorney, [00:26:34] if the moratorium ended on August the 21st, [00:26:39] we would technically want to have [00:26:41] had first and second readings before them, [00:26:43] as opposed to afterwards? [00:26:44] Correct. [00:26:45] And it has to go to the LDRB as well. [00:26:47] So you'd have to have all of those hearings [00:26:49] prior to the expiration of the moratorium. [00:26:54] Is that doable within six months? [00:26:58] It's a lengthy process with the advertising and all [00:27:00] of the other elements to it. [00:27:01] And that's why I've advocated that you impose a one year. [00:27:05] You can always adopt regulations prior [00:27:08] to the expiration of the moratorium. [00:27:10] But by giving yourselves that outside date, [00:27:13] you don't find yourself in a situation [00:27:14] where the moratorium lapses, which in and of itself [00:27:18] requires it to be approved through the same zoning [00:27:21] process that you would approve the regulations. [00:27:23] This ordinance went to the LDRB. [00:27:25] And it has to go back if we're going to extend it. [00:27:28] So you're tying your hands quite a bit [00:27:32] if you don't give yourself that outside date. [00:27:34] You can always act sooner. [00:27:36] Councilman Davis, does that make any difference [00:27:38] in what you're thinking? [00:27:39] I still won't go past eight months. [00:27:42] I still won't go past eight months. [00:27:45] Deputy Mayor and thoughts? [00:27:47] Yeah, it's amazing. [00:27:51] The issue got to us two weeks ago. [00:27:52] And obviously, there's a lot of passion to it. [00:27:55] And it always amazes me what people pick up [00:27:58] on when you're talking about items that come before us [00:28:02] here on council and how we use our thought process on trying [00:28:06] to work through those, especially when there's no, [00:28:11] I guess, playbook coming out of the state [00:28:14] so far after it was approved. [00:28:17] I think Mr. Deval Thomas puts it well, we're not against this. [00:28:21] We just want to make sure that it's strategic to the city [00:28:27] and that we have it in available spots that can be adequately [00:28:38] gotten to by the public. [00:28:39] So we don't believe that it's going [00:28:41] to be someplace that it's not. [00:28:43] I was the one who made it six months, [00:28:45] because I believe time is of the essence. [00:28:48] And we made a commitment. [00:28:50] I made a commitment after hearing people's testimony [00:28:55] and coming to us two weeks ago that's six months. [00:28:59] Now, I don't know about you, but there's only two things [00:29:03] I relieve this world with. [00:29:05] One is my credibility, and the second one [00:29:07] is the kids I raise. [00:29:09] The rest of it's just window dressing. [00:29:11] And I'm at a point where if we can't step it up and get it [00:29:15] done in six months, then we're not [00:29:18] doing the people's business. [00:29:20] And so at the end of the day, I understand [00:29:23] where the attorney's coming from. [00:29:25] And I've been up here on council a couple of different times. [00:29:28] I understand we place our staff in an interesting position, [00:29:34] because now we're going to be focusing a lot of time [00:29:36] on this element, as well as trying to do other elements [00:29:40] that we already had in the queue before this one came. [00:29:44] But at the end of the day, we need [00:29:49] to make it available within the city. [00:29:53] We need to make it. [00:29:54] And I said I wasn't going to chase the money. [00:29:57] You can rest assured that if it's coming. [00:30:00] There's going to be something on it, unless what I'm worried about is the state government [00:30:05] taking their turn, because they've done it on red light cameras, they've done it on a [00:30:09] multitude of things, and then they want to give me our money back for the money that [00:30:14] we raised. [00:30:15] The only thing that we get back, almost unfiltered, is the penny for PASCO money. [00:30:20] So at the end of the day, I just want to make sure it's strategically placed for the people [00:30:25] that need it and can be prescribed it, and that it isn't an issue with our police department, [00:30:34] and that we can work it with our own confines, because I'm tired of being told what the state [00:30:40] wants me to do, and I know the county is going to do what they do, but at the end of the [00:30:43] day, I made a commitment two weeks ago to make it six months, and I'm not backing away [00:30:49] from six months, because as I said, I think we can step up and do the people's business [00:30:53] in that time frame. [00:30:55] Thank you. [00:30:56] Mr. Starkey. [00:30:57] I'm in agreeance. [00:30:58] The city wasn't stepping in, stopping people from opening up pharmacies, pushing opiates [00:31:02] left and right, when that was the big addiction, just tearing down our neighborhoods and our [00:31:06] city, our county, our state, our country. [00:31:10] Thank you for sharing your story. [00:31:14] We said six months, I'm going to stick to it. [00:31:17] I would entertain a motion. [00:31:18] Move to approve. [00:31:19] Second. [00:31:20] Further discussion? [00:31:21] Nothing further at this time, but just real quick, I look forward to the work sessions, [00:31:28] and if you can bring some of your experts from all the different fields, it would benefit [00:31:32] us tremendously. [00:31:35] Not yet. [00:31:36] From a realistic standpoint, I suspect that the legislature, they're starting March, 1st [00:31:44] of March, plus or minus a day, for a 60-day session, which means by end of May or very [00:31:52] first of June, we should know what has passed out of there, and at that point, we can go [00:31:57] to LDRB. [00:31:58] We don't have to wait until July 1st to do that. [00:32:03] As soon as we know what's coming out of Tallahassee, we'll schedule the workshops. [00:32:09] Mr. Mayor, I wanted to add a little point, if that's okay. [00:32:14] If that's going to be the case, I would also like for the Development Review Board to be [00:32:22] invited to our work sessions and our meetings, so they're not operating in a void, and so [00:32:28] they're going to have something come to them as a community group to look at and come back [00:32:32] to us. [00:32:33] I would like for them to be walking down the same path at the same time, instead of it [00:32:38] landing there, and then people think that we put it to that board so it could delay [00:32:43] it. [00:32:44] I don't want any perception that we aren't trying to work our way through this in a very [00:32:51] pragmatic, socially acceptable manner. [00:32:56] To me, I feel that's the point, and I'd like to make sure that they are privy to all the [00:33:01] things that we get. [00:33:02] If that means it's a collective meeting before they go to have theirs, I just want to make [00:33:07] sure that if it has to pass through them, that they're not operating in a void. [00:33:12] That's an excellent point, Ms. Manns, if we could make sure that happens. [00:33:16] I have that noted, Mr. Mayor. [00:33:18] Very good. [00:33:19] And please get your names and numbers so we can personally invite you to the work sessions. [00:33:24] Is there any other discussion on this? [00:33:28] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:33:31] Aye. [00:33:32] Opposed? [00:33:33] No. [00:33:34] Motion passes 4-1. [00:33:36] Next is second reading of Ordinance 2017-2107.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 9.b
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-2107: Firefighters Pensions & Retirement
approvedCouncil held a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2017-2107, amending Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Firefighter's Retirement System, including updates to definitions, contributions, benefit amounts, disability, maximum pension, prior fire service, and DROP provisions. The Deputy Mayor questioned the scope of changes, and staff clarified the amendments largely reflect changes from the Florida Legislature and IRS, with no fiscal impact. A motion to approve was made and seconded.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2017-2107
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2017-2107 amending the Firefighter's Retirement System on second reading. (passed)
Councilman StarkeyDeputy MayorMs. MannsChapter 17 Pensions and RetirementDeferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)Firefighter's Retirement SystemOrdinance 2017-2107Section 17-36Section 17-40Section 17-41Section 17-43Section 17-50Section 17-50.10Section 17-50.17▶ Jump to 33:37 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:33:40] Ordinance 2017-2107, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, amending Chapter 17, Pensions [00:33:45] and Retirement, Article 3, Firefighter's Retirement System, of the Code of Ordinances of the City [00:33:50] of New Port Richey, amending Section 17-36, Definitions, by amending the definitions of [00:33:55] actuarial equivalent, accredited service, firefighter, and spouse, amending Section [00:34:00] 17-40, Contributions, amending Section 17-41, Benefit Amounts and Eligibility, amending [00:34:06] Section 17-43, Disability, amending Section 17-50, Maximum Pension, amending Section 17-50.10, [00:34:16] Prior Fire Service, amending Section 17-50.17, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, providing [00:34:22] for severability of provisions, providing for codification, repealing all ordinances [00:34:27] in conflict herewith, and providing an effective date. [00:34:30] This is a public reading of an ordinance, and public comment would be appropriate at [00:34:35] this time, so I will open up the floor for public comment. [00:34:41] Seeing no one come forward, I'll close public comment and bring it back to Council. [00:34:47] Move for approval. [00:34:48] Second. [00:34:49] Do we have a motion and a second to the maker? [00:34:51] Nothing. [00:34:52] To the second? [00:34:53] No. [00:34:54] Councilman Starkey? [00:34:55] No comment. [00:34:56] Deputy Mayor? [00:34:57] I have one solid ground. [00:34:58] I mean, this is a lot of changes to this ordinance, and, you know, I know we looked at it last [00:35:02] time, and I know that it says that the pension actuaries have indicated that by adoption [00:35:09] there will be no impact. [00:35:14] Can you highlight for me a little bit more what the conversation was? [00:35:20] Because as I said, if I made these many changes around my house, I'm not sure that my wife [00:35:27] wouldn't want me to not do any more home improvements, but I'm just trying. [00:35:31] I mean, I know somebody said it was more housekeeping, it was more clarifications, those things. [00:35:38] As Ms. Manns, as you well know, I'm very concerned and have expressed my concern on a number [00:35:47] of occasions with regards to our pension funds, not only for the police and fire, but also [00:35:53] for our rank and file, because those are promises that we make and promises that we [00:36:00] want to keep short-term and long-term, and at the end of the day, when these funds are [00:36:09] in jeopardy or aren't funded to their highest degree, we have to pick it, the city has to [00:36:16] pick it up. [00:36:17] So I just want somebody else one more time to tell me it's housekeeping, there's no real [00:36:22] major impact, because I haven't gone, I promise you, I haven't gone line by line. [00:36:30] With this many changes, I just want to be on solid ground there. [00:36:34] Thank you. [00:36:35] Ms. Manns? [00:36:36] In response to the Deputy Mayor's concerns, in large part, the proposed changes relate [00:36:43] to definitions, and they are in response to changes effectuated in the Florida Legislature [00:36:53] and the Internal Revenue Service, and I think it's additionally appropriate to note that [00:37:00] both our police and fire pension service, which are our largest pensions in the city, [00:37:06] are funded to a good level, and they're both healthy funds currently. [00:37:11] Thank you. [00:37:13] I have no questions, particular comments.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 9.c
First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-2108: Amending Section 14-23 of the City Noise Ordinance
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2017-2108, amending Section 14-23 of the city noise ordinance to add a 'plainly audible at 100 feet' standard for noise from premises and motor vehicles, supplementing the existing decibel-meter approach. Police Chief Bogart explained the change was needed because bass/low-frequency noise from downtown businesses traveled blocks into residential areas without registering on decibel meters. The motion to approve the first reading passed by voice vote.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2017-2108
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2017-2108 amending Section 14-23 of the noise ordinance. (passed)
5602 Montana AvenueJimmy's theaterChief BogartCouncilman DavisDebbie MannsGary BrewerVanceNon-emergency police number 841-4550Ordinance 2017-2108Section 14-23 Newport Richey Code of Ordinances▶ Jump to 37:15 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:37:15] Any further discussion on this? [00:37:18] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:37:21] Aye. [00:37:22] Opposed? [00:37:23] Like sign. [00:37:24] Motion passes. [00:37:25] Next is first reading of Ordinance 2017-2108. [00:37:26] Go ahead. [00:37:27] Ordinance 2017-2108, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing for [00:37:33] the amendment of Section 14-23 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances pertaining to maximum [00:37:38] permissible sound, prohibiting noise plainly audible from a distance of 100 feet and emanating [00:37:44] from vehicles, providing for conflict severability and an effective date. [00:37:48] Thank you. [00:37:51] Ms. Vance, is there any particular information you'd like to provide us on this? [00:37:56] Sure. [00:37:57] Sure, Mr. Mayor. [00:37:58] In November of 2016, the city effectuated a noise ordinance in large part due to the [00:38:06] fact that we had a good number of residents that were complaining about noise levels that [00:38:13] they were experiencing as a result of entertainment that was occurring in our business district. [00:38:22] The ordinance was drafted, and upon use we found that it wasn't the most effective tool [00:38:30] that it could be, and so we're proposing some specific changes to the ordinance to [00:38:36] make it a little bit easier to work with, and Chief Bogart is prepared to present the [00:38:41] specifics to you this evening in that respect. [00:38:45] Thank you. [00:38:46] Chief Bogart? [00:38:49] Since the ordinance went into effect, as the city attorney and I were trying to tweak this [00:38:56] ordinance to make this proposal, we had over 80 complaints come in throughout our city [00:39:04] dealing specifically with noise issues. [00:39:09] We found that the low-level noise, the bass sounds, carry tremendous distances. [00:39:16] The original ordinance was designed in such a way to where we could use decimeters to [00:39:22] take a reading, and we were taking those readings right at the property line of the offending [00:39:29] property. [00:39:33] We were finding that when it was taken downtown, that the ambient noise, the regular noise [00:39:37] of traffic, people walking by, just the general downtown noise was right near the level that [00:39:46] was where the decimeter levels that we had set for our limits. [00:39:54] At the same time that places were operating within the decimeter levels downtown, we found [00:40:00] that six and seven and eight blocks away, houses were being rattled by the bass noises [00:40:06] coming from the same places, which were not showing up a reading at a high level on the [00:40:12] decimeter. [00:40:16] As with other jurisdictions, what we're proposing is that we continue to use the decimeter readings, [00:40:25] and those will be used in residential areas where there's not a lot of ambient sound that [00:40:31] interfere with it. [00:40:32] But then for a lot of these downtown readings that are carrying the low-level sounds, the [00:40:40] basis through the neighborhoods is to use a plainly audible sound to the human ear sound, [00:40:45] that if an officer hears that sound clearly at 100 feet away from that property line, [00:40:53] then it would be a violation. [00:40:55] And it's something that we could then issue a city ordinance citation for. [00:41:01] And at the same time, we're having to amend another section of it that also makes that [00:41:08] same rule applicable to motor vehicles. [00:41:14] Everyone I'm sure in this room has heard the motor vehicles that can be 10 blocks away [00:41:18] and can rattle your houses. [00:41:20] And we deal with those complaints every single Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday [00:41:25] night downtown. [00:41:29] Thank you, Chief. [00:41:30] This is a public hearing on this ordinance. [00:41:33] It would be appropriate if anyone has any comments on this to please come forward. [00:41:40] If you could give us your name and address for the record, please. [00:41:43] Sure. [00:41:44] My name's Gary Brewer. [00:41:46] I live at 5602 Montana Avenue. [00:41:49] Me and my wife, we usually go to bed around 10, 10.30 at night. [00:41:53] And you can hear them bars playing loud music real loud at night. [00:41:58] And it keeps on and it rattles our windows pretty much. [00:42:02] So I think I really should address this, because it gets annoying. [00:42:08] Thank you very much, sir. [00:42:09] How far down Montana is your house? [00:42:11] Well, it's only like two blocks from where I live at. [00:42:16] Is it past Adams? [00:42:18] Adams? [00:42:19] No, so you know where my fuel is? [00:42:22] My fuel is? [00:42:23] I live right down Montana, going that way. [00:42:26] Not going across this way where the bars are, but on. [00:42:31] OK, west. [00:42:31] OK. [00:42:32] Yeah. [00:42:32] All right. [00:42:33] Thank you. [00:42:33] And it's pretty loud. [00:42:35] Thank you. [00:42:35] Anyone else? [00:42:39] Seeing no one else coming forward, I'll close public comment [00:42:42] and bring it back to council. [00:42:43] Move for approval. [00:42:44] We have a motion. [00:42:45] Second. [00:42:45] And a second to the maker. [00:42:47] No, great job, chief. [00:42:48] And when we first passed this noise ordinance, [00:42:50] we knew it was going to need some tweaking. [00:42:52] The young lady on Central was emailing me and emailing you [00:42:56] and Debbie, because the decimeter wasn't picking up [00:42:59] the bass from the car reef. [00:43:00] So hopefully this will address that, [00:43:02] so people can sleep at night after a considerable hour, [00:43:07] where music shouldn't be affecting them [00:43:09] getting a good night's sleep. [00:43:10] So thank you for taking the time to do [00:43:12] what needed to be done to make this more effective. [00:43:15] Thank you. [00:43:16] To the second. [00:43:17] Yes, I also applaud the response time for complaints [00:43:21] and remind people that that 841-4550 number, which [00:43:24] is the police department, is non-emergency. [00:43:26] If you go into that number, and it's after hours, [00:43:29] because I think it was a few weeks ago that it was a Sunday [00:43:32] about midnight, and I heard music. [00:43:34] But it was most likely coming further up the river, [00:43:39] because the river carries the noise. [00:43:41] But they're very responsive to calls. [00:43:44] So thank you. [00:43:44] I applaud you for that. [00:43:46] Thank you. [00:43:47] This, I think, will address the issue [00:43:50] that I've raised a couple times with Jimmy's theater, when [00:43:55] we first started checking the sound there. [00:43:56] It wasn't that loud, but it was the fact [00:43:59] that the bass was actually transmitting through the doors [00:44:02] and into the building, to the point [00:44:04] of being almost unbearable. [00:44:07] Deputy Mayor. [00:44:08] Chief, you talk about the levels. [00:44:11] Can you describe for me what the levels [00:44:13] are for the sirens on a police car and on the fire truck? [00:44:21] Because every time I'm having lunch downtown, [00:44:25] doesn't matter which street I'm on, [00:44:27] I usually get a serenade that absolutely will rock you out [00:44:32] of your chair. [00:44:33] And I'm all about noise and all that, [00:44:36] because I got barking dogs all around my house. [00:44:40] But not in my house, but around my house, [00:44:43] I have a whole series. [00:44:44] But my question is, are we establishing rules [00:44:48] for everyone else? [00:44:50] And then it's kind of like, we're outside of those rules. [00:44:53] It was kind of like when we didn't take care [00:44:55] of our physical plant properties, [00:44:57] but we want to tell everybody else how to take care of those. [00:45:00] Now we're much better because we've fixed City Hall, we've fixed the incubator, put a lot of money in the Hacienda finally. [00:45:07] I'm trying to get an understanding because I'm not downtown listening to the reggae on Friday night, unfortunately. [00:45:15] Maybe you can help me. [00:45:17] I'd be happy to respond to that. [00:45:19] Oftentimes when emergency vehicles, and we all have some pretty nice cars, personal vehicles, [00:45:26] when someone has a nice car that's got all that sound deadening equipment in there and they have a radio on, [00:45:33] they need to know that we're coming so that they can get out of the way so that we can respond. [00:45:38] There's vehicles that have greater sound emitting capabilities than the ones that we have, [00:45:45] literally some that can rock your car right off the road. [00:45:48] We don't have those. [00:45:50] I do think we have good sound equipment and we do have to pierce that level to be sure that we can respond safely. [00:45:56] Just had to ask the question. [00:45:57] Fair question. [00:45:59] I would go so far as to say when the city manager and I have coffee tomorrow morning, [00:46:03] I will guarantee there will be at least one point where we have to quit talking [00:46:08] because the noise of something going past us will be too loud to hear each other across the table. [00:46:14] Councilman Davis. [00:46:15] Chief, I have a question. [00:46:16] It's more the mechanics of having this problem arise. [00:46:20] You just said an officer would, before a citation is written, would it be a team decision? [00:46:28] Most likely that. [00:46:29] No, there's no team decision. [00:46:30] An officer will have the ability to make that determination, and that officer will testify to that in court. [00:46:37] We don't do democratic process out and take a vote with that type of a case. [00:46:41] I just wondered if you would be bringing in somebody, because you hear different than I hear. [00:46:47] Oh, if I heard it, there would be a real issue because I'm partly deaf. [00:46:50] That part I already knew. [00:46:53] That's my point. [00:46:55] One officer might hear different than the other. [00:46:58] That's why I'm asking if the mechanics of it would he invite somebody else, [00:47:02] say I think I've got a problem here, let's go ahead and issue it. [00:47:05] Our officers are not going to be going out there and just straining to possibly hear at 100 feet. [00:47:12] That's our minimum distance. [00:47:15] So we're going to be taking that reading from 100 feet or better. [00:47:19] That's why I'm asking the mechanics of this. [00:47:21] 100 feet or better, and if they can plainly hear it, that's the kind of tool we need in order to be able to go back to that person [00:47:29] and say shut it down or you're going to get a ticket. [00:47:32] Okay. [00:47:33] So we're going to work with our businesses downtown initially. [00:47:37] Yes. [00:47:38] I will say yes, we will, but we're kind of over them not cooperating and working with us to get this thing under control. [00:47:45] All these complaints that have come in, I'm going to say 70% have been the result of three different businesses [00:47:52] that I have talked to in a very nice way and been very pleasant with, and we drive away and the sound goes back up. [00:48:00] Okay. [00:48:01] Thank you. [00:48:02] Any further discussion? [00:48:04] We have a motion and a second.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 10.a
You arrived here from a search for “Debbie Manns” — transcript expanded below
VA Land Assembly Agreement
approvedCouncil considered an agreement with E2L Real Estate Solutions, led by Mark Hefferon, to serve as exclusive developer for a proposed VA outpatient clinic on the former community hospital site, involving assembly of approximately 16-17 contiguous acres including the Huber property and HCA-owned parcels. The agreement is contingent on E2L being awarded the VA's Solicitation for Offer (SFO). A motion to move the agreement forward was made and seconded.
- motion:Motion to move forward with the VA Land Assembly Agreement with E2L Real Estate Solutions. (passed)
George StreetHuber propertyMarine ParkwayMeadowlarkformer community hospital siteCambridgeE2L Real Estate SolutionsHCAVeterans AdministrationBill BilirakisCouncilman DavisDebbie MannsDeputy Mayor PhillipsMario IazzoniMark HefferonMs. CerquiRobert Rivera114,000 sq ft VA outpatient medical office facilityNew Market Tax CreditsPlanned Unit Development (PUD) overlaySolicitation for Offer (SFO)VA Land Assembly Agreement▶ Jump to 48:05 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[00:48:05] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:48:07] Aye. [00:48:08] Opposed, light sign. [00:48:10] Motion passes. [00:48:11] Next is business items, VA land assembly agreement. [00:48:14] Ms. Manns. [00:48:15] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council. [00:48:18] Mr. Mark Heffron is in attendance this evening, and he is the president of E2L Real Estate Solutions, [00:48:27] and we have been working with Mr. Heffron for a long time. [00:48:33] Mr. Iazzoni and I have gotten to know him well over the last year. [00:48:38] His interest specifically relates to the redevelopment of the former community hospital site. [00:48:44] We have an unusual problem there. [00:48:48] It's a challenge, and in that respect, I'm asking you to take an unusual posture to the problem [00:48:55] and to serve Mr. Heffron as a partner in the redevelopment of that site. [00:49:00] I think it's important to the city for a couple of different reasons. [00:49:04] Most importantly, revitalizing the former community hospital site. [00:49:08] Secondly, serving our area veterans with outpatient clinic services, and lastly, by providing local jobs. [00:49:17] Mr. Heffron comes to us with a good amount of experience in working with the federal government [00:49:25] as it relates to site selection and site development for VA facilities. [00:49:32] We are asking tonight for permission to enter into an exclusive relationship with him [00:49:39] as it relates to the assembly of properties and the subsequent development of the site, [00:49:44] and Mr. Iazzoni will be presenting to you the specific items which we are asking for your consideration of. [00:49:53] Thank you. [00:49:54] Mr. Iazzoni. [00:49:55] Thank you, City Manager. [00:49:56] Thank you, Mayor and Council. [00:49:58] The former community hospital site is under construction by the Veterans Administration [00:50:03] to locate the veterans outpatient facility. [00:50:07] Via a competitive process, the VA anticipates issuing a solicitation for offer. [00:50:12] That's the term that's kind of out there, which basically signifies a bid process. [00:50:18] Since New Port Richey is within the Delaney area identified by the VA, [00:50:23] staff has been working with the developer, E2L Real Estate Solutions. [00:50:29] The firm, as mentioned by the City Manager, has very extensive experience in such projects. [00:50:36] It's been working very hard for over a year doing a complete site analysis of where this facility can be located. [00:50:43] It's very familiar with all the locations. [00:50:51] In further preparation, staff wishes to enter into an agreement with E2L [00:50:55] as a joint effort to bring this modern facility to our community for the veterans of the Tampa Bay region. [00:51:01] There are basically 11 points in this agreement, [00:51:04] and these are all the points that would be drafted. [00:51:08] For the purpose of maintaining continuity of land required to construct a federal facility, [00:51:14] a federal facility requires a complete lockdown fence. [00:51:20] And so in our initial submission to the VA through Mr. Heffron, [00:51:26] we were able to identify 16 contiguous acres that have qualified to qualify for the SFO submission. [00:51:38] Contingent upon receiving the VA award, [00:51:42] a parcel known as the Huber property will be acquired by the City [00:51:46] and then subsequently sold to E2L Real Estate Solutions. [00:51:51] The third point here is E2L is to enter into an agreement to purchase [00:51:56] or lease the HCA-held property. [00:52:00] There is a portion that extends onto the HCA property. [00:52:03] Mr. Heffron has been in constant communication with them in terms of negotiating those arrangements. [00:52:09] The entire agreement shall be conditioned upon E2L Real Estate Solutions being awarded the SFO. [00:52:16] The City shall endeavor to provide for vacation or relocation of city [00:52:21] and county right-of-ways or easements of roads [00:52:24] or utility relocation installations within the project area. [00:52:28] The costs and expenses incurred by the City shall be paid to the City by E2L. [00:52:37] E2L shall provide basically a traffic survey and traffic impact study of the project area. [00:52:44] The City shall process the property for appropriate land use and zoning for the SFO award, [00:52:49] including a planned unit development over a lane zone. [00:52:52] The City may pursue the use of tax credits or other federal, state, and grants to support the project, [00:52:58] which E2L shall support by acknowledging that any proceeds received will be exclusively retained by the City [00:53:11] to apply to the costs and expenses incurred. [00:53:14] We're specifically looking at the new market tax credits that will be available to the project as we go forward. [00:53:19] E2L Real Estate Solutions shall pay any real estate commissions and shall identify and hold the City harmless. [00:53:27] E2L shall be the exclusive developer for the project so long as the agreement is in full force. [00:53:34] And finally, E2L shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses for design, planning, [00:53:40] and construction of the project through final completion. [00:53:45] I think it's additionally appropriate to indicate that we are talking about a 17-acre assemblage of property, [00:53:53] and the proposed VA project is to establish 114,000 square feet of medical office space. [00:54:00] Did you have a drawing, Mario? [00:54:03] Yes, we do have a drawing that can be put up there. [00:54:12] Zoom in a little bit. [00:54:13] Can you zoom in a little bit more? [00:54:15] How many square feet was that again, Ms. Manns? [00:54:17] 114,000. [00:54:28] What you see there is we've actually numbered the lots. [00:54:32] One of the things that we've been in the submission to qualify this property, [00:54:37] Marine Parkway would be part of this assemblage. [00:54:40] And you'll see that one should be, is there a number one mark there? [00:54:47] Marine Parkway is what we identified as lot number one. [00:54:50] I don't know why the numbers are up there. [00:54:52] But the Huber property adjacent to Marine Parkway is one of the projects that we'd like to kind of go forward with. [00:55:00] Can you identify by its color, Mr. Iazzoni? [00:55:03] It would be the yellow color right there in the center. [00:55:08] Thank you. [00:55:15] That would be the Huber property. [00:55:17] And in terms of the agreement, the city would acquire that [00:55:21] and then sell it as part of the land assembly for that. [00:55:26] The property that's being negotiated would be this portion right here, [00:55:30] which is this is owned by HCA, this is owned by HCA, and that's owned by HCA. [00:55:36] And I believe this lot down here is also owned by HCA. [00:55:43] And so what's important, and it's really a nice site, is that it creates this 16 contiguous acres. [00:55:49] I think it's 16.49 contiguous acres. [00:55:53] And we needed a minimum of 16 to be able to qualify the site. [00:55:56] And as a result of that, and primarily the work of Mr. Heffron and all the language that goes back and forth with the government, [00:56:04] we've been able to make this site eligible. [00:56:07] A classic example in terms of the detail that the VA deals with is that this was named Sunset Road at one point, [00:56:13] and the deeds were never changed. [00:56:15] And when we submitted it to the VA, they needed the name changed to Marine Parkway [00:56:20] because apparently it wasn't on the deeds. [00:56:22] And we worked with quite a number of people on the back end of the county to get it changed, [00:56:26] and they gave us 24 hours to fix that. [00:56:29] And that's the level of detail that we're dealing with. [00:56:32] This is a very complex process, and Mr. Heffron has the expertise to help facilitate that process for us. [00:56:40] In closing, Mr. Mayor, I think it's additionally appropriate to note that we can thank Deputy Mayor Phillips [00:56:47] for making the introduction to us to Mark Heffron, [00:56:52] who we have had a very favorable experience with so far in the project, [00:56:58] and we feel quite fortunate to be working along with him in that respect. [00:57:04] Thank you. [00:57:05] Open this up for public comment. [00:57:09] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:57:11] I just have a question, Mr. Rezzoni. [00:57:14] We had that picture back up there again. [00:57:16] So the colors are the property that is what we're talking about, [00:57:21] and so that farthest east road, is that George Street then? [00:57:27] Yes. [00:57:28] Okay. [00:57:29] And then the most northern is Meadowlark? [00:57:34] Yes. [00:57:35] So if we were on the property right now, where is the demolition that is taking place? [00:57:41] Right now there's just very minimal. [00:57:43] This whole section here, demolitions occurred, and down here. [00:57:48] So all this is out now. [00:57:50] Okay. [00:57:51] So the other parcels of property have nothing to do with the VA? [00:57:56] It's just the colors? [00:57:58] That's correct, just the color portion. [00:58:00] In discussions with HC&A, they would keep the behavioral center, expand the behavioral center. [00:58:05] There is additional planning going on in terms of exactly how the site would look specifically, [00:58:11] where the building would be setting would be kind of in this area here. [00:58:15] It would be a two-story building. [00:58:17] It's 114,000 square foot net usable space, so the building would be approximately 160,000 square feet. [00:58:25] So would it span across Marine Parkway then? [00:58:28] Yes, it would. [00:58:29] Okay. [00:58:30] With elevations or another building on that other side? [00:58:33] They're going to vacate it. [00:58:35] The answer is in the line. [00:58:37] There's not numbers, but there's talks about redoing right-of-way easements for roads and utility relocation, I believe. [00:58:47] Okay, so then that makes sense. [00:58:49] Okay. [00:58:50] And then the other question I have is I feel like we're kind of in a beauty contest. [00:58:57] There are six other properties the VA is looking at right now. [00:59:01] There's currently up to 12 sites, but principally the efforts are focused in on six. [00:59:10] So key to the whole thing is certainly that we have what they need, [00:59:15] and then the qualifications of who's doing our negotiating, I guess, [00:59:21] or is it strictly at this point do we have what they need, and that's going to be very much a competitive process. [00:59:30] And we will be working with Mr. Hefferon, and we should allow him a chance to say a few words as well. [00:59:39] But once the SFO is released, the city as well as the others involved in the competition to secure the project [00:59:49] will be provided an opportunity to present. [00:59:53] And certainly one of the factors that will be looked at is [01:00:00] There's the land value and possibly the lease rate. [01:00:06] So we need to be very competitive. [01:00:08] As well as the charisma of the person [01:00:10] who is in the conversation. [01:00:12] Well, Mr. Heffern has that going for him. [01:00:16] Is that the gentleman in the blue shirt on the screen? [01:00:18] Yes, it is. [01:00:20] Ms. May, before he comes down, I think [01:00:25] it's just really important for you to hear our thoughts [01:00:30] so you understand exactly where some of us [01:00:33] are with what's being asked of us. [01:00:36] Because I don't want you to come down and give us some insights [01:00:40] and then be surprised by some questions that we might have. [01:00:46] Because it's a huge leap of faith. [01:00:50] It's a huge leap of faith. [01:00:52] And we know it's a game changer. [01:00:54] We know what it's going to do for our city. [01:00:56] We've all recognized that. [01:00:57] And that's the reason when you picked up the phone [01:00:59] and called me that day. [01:01:00] Because a resident who works for a developer [01:01:04] said call so-and-so. [01:01:06] My first call was to call Mario, who was in California, [01:01:11] and Ms. Manns and say, this guy's just called me. [01:01:13] I don't know him from Adam. [01:01:15] And I haven't done my due diligence. [01:01:18] But you might as well hear what's going on. [01:01:21] So that's the level of my involvement. [01:01:24] And I want to be clear about that. [01:01:26] All I was was a quarterback and not a very good one [01:01:31] in high school, just handing the ball off and letting [01:01:33] somebody else do the hard work and keep me from getting dirty. [01:01:37] Really what it was. [01:01:39] But I do have some concerns. [01:01:42] I don't have concerns. [01:01:44] I just have some points that I really [01:01:46] wanted to talk about. [01:01:47] Because asking us to go into this agreement [01:01:55] without a document in front of us, number one, as I said, [01:01:59] is a leap of faith. [01:02:01] And wanting to make sure that we've [01:02:04] got all of the right pieces in place [01:02:09] so that we can present ourselves the way [01:02:13] that it was stipulated in the federal legislation that [01:02:18] said West Pasco. [01:02:20] So the first thing I have to do is say thank you to you [01:02:23] and to Mario and Ms. Manns. [01:02:25] Because in the original go around [01:02:27] with the federal government, they [01:02:29] didn't have a frigging clue where West Pasco was. [01:02:33] Nobody knows where West Pasco is. [01:02:35] The county doesn't know where we are. [01:02:37] All they know is what starts at Little Road [01:02:40] and goes to the east these days. [01:02:42] And that's my perspective. [01:02:44] And at the end of the day, I appreciate the effort [01:02:47] on the front end to make them understand, [01:02:50] as long as with Congress and Bill Arrakis, [01:02:53] that West Pasco, we're right in the heart of it. [01:02:57] And we've got all of the things that we know. [01:03:00] We want these 800 to 1,000 jobs in our city. [01:03:04] We want them right here. [01:03:06] Because I'm tired of seeing my kids and other people's kids [01:03:09] drive to Hillsboro and Pinellas and clogging the roadways. [01:03:14] And these dollars need to come back and be invested back [01:03:17] in here. [01:03:17] Because there's no other place that [01:03:19] has a river running through them would have two facilities [01:03:21] like this. [01:03:23] But some of the elements that are [01:03:25] going to be in this agreement really [01:03:27] do have some real dynamics to them that on paper [01:03:31] here look very, you know, they're typed in. [01:03:37] But there are some real moving parts here [01:03:40] that I really want to make sure that we dot I's, cross T's, [01:03:47] have good understanding from day one. [01:03:50] And at the end of the day, that we also [01:03:52] give some other areas in adjacent to this [01:03:57] to allow for better safety, better life safety, better [01:04:00] elements that serve the city of New Port Richey, [01:04:03] people on Highway 19. [01:04:05] So there's a lot of things here. [01:04:07] Mr. Mayor, with the fact that we've got the gentleman [01:04:09] standing to his feet, I would love [01:04:11] for him to introduce himself at least [01:04:12] and just share a little bit about your own background [01:04:15] before we get into the rest of it. [01:04:17] Thank you. [01:04:20] First of all, Mayor, thank you for taking the call. [01:04:23] Deputy Mayor. [01:04:24] Deputy Mayor. [01:04:25] That and $0.25, it's hard to get a good cup of coffee. [01:04:27] You're still Mayor when you took the call, though. [01:04:29] But thank you for taking that call. [01:04:31] And to your constituents, and particularly Mario, [01:04:36] who was on vacation in California [01:04:38] and did take my call, and not only expressed his interest, [01:04:42] but took me through the process of how to work with the city, [01:04:47] it was quite a pleasure. [01:04:50] And having met with Debbie and some of the other staff, [01:04:55] just very quickly, if I'm on a three minute clock, [01:04:57] tell me, I'll make this very brief. [01:05:00] My background, I'm a general contractor by education [01:05:03] and by license for the past 30 years. [01:05:07] I've lived here in Florida for the past 12, [01:05:09] live in Maitland, Florida. [01:05:12] So coming here is a nice visit, because I've [01:05:15] been working on these VA projects [01:05:17] over the United States for the past six years. [01:05:20] I just did the largest VA center in the United States [01:05:24] in Charlotte, North Carolina, 430,000 square feet. [01:05:28] Put one together in Pennsylvania, [01:05:30] which was a 250,000 square feet. [01:05:33] So for the record, this is 147,500 square feet gross. [01:05:39] And the net usable square feet is 112,000, [01:05:42] which you see advertised. [01:05:45] Bill, or Bill Arrakis, Congressman Bill Arrakis, [01:05:49] was the person who became very instrumental in this site [01:05:55] being chosen, or at least put up for consideration. [01:06:00] Prior to that, the VA had done a one step selection process. [01:06:06] All the sites were outside of the city limits. [01:06:10] They were under review. [01:06:11] I had solicited and submitted 11 of those sites. [01:06:15] Eight of those were selected. [01:06:17] So to Debbie's point, I believe 12 are up for consideration, [01:06:21] maybe 13, depending on how you look at it. [01:06:24] When they came back out, it was only [01:06:26] because of your congressman, our congressman, [01:06:29] going back to the VA and the city [01:06:31] proposing that this site be considered. [01:06:34] At the time, I was the only individual [01:06:36] that came back and said, I'd like [01:06:39] to submit this site for consideration. [01:06:43] Spent an inordinate amount of time [01:06:45] with the city staff, particularly your utility, [01:06:48] head of utilities, Roberta, or Robert Rivera, [01:06:52] who was very instrumental, by the way, of helping me. [01:06:55] Thank you. [01:06:56] We call him Roberta, too. [01:06:58] Oh, I'm sorry. [01:06:59] But I'll give him credit, because he [01:07:02] was here when the VA came back to look at this site. [01:07:05] And I will tell you, he's the best salesman [01:07:07] you got on the team. [01:07:09] Convincing them that this site was qualified, [01:07:13] it is under extreme consideration, [01:07:16] because they understand that the VA, veterans who use this, [01:07:20] 54,000 of them here in Passaic County, [01:07:23] they don't want to drive 8, 10, 12 miles [01:07:26] or get public transportation. [01:07:29] So in all due respect, I have the option [01:07:32] of looking at 11 sites. [01:07:34] I chose this site for one reason. [01:07:37] I think it's the right site for this project. [01:07:40] So I'm open to any questions. [01:07:42] And I know it's a big leap of faith. [01:07:44] So thank you. [01:07:47] But I'm willing to make it with you [01:07:48] if you're willing to make it with me. [01:07:51] So sir, then, so you're kind of like our guy [01:07:56] for the piece of property that we have, [01:07:57] or are you in it regardless of what place is chosen? [01:08:00] I've committed to the city to only look at this site. [01:08:04] There are other sites in consideration. [01:08:06] I will tell you that with any development, [01:08:08] there's always challenges. [01:08:09] This one has its own challenges. [01:08:11] There's utility issues, there's road issues, [01:08:13] there's putting a pud over top of this area [01:08:17] so that the zoning does not impact the development. [01:08:20] But at the end of the day, I believe it's the right site. [01:08:22] Having done this in 12 other states, [01:08:25] I understand the process. [01:08:27] What did you say your name was again, please? [01:08:29] Mark Hefferon. [01:08:31] Thank you. [01:08:33] With a K. [01:08:36] Thank you, sir. [01:08:37] Mr. Cerqui, any questions? [01:08:39] I know our staff has been working very, very, very hard. [01:08:42] And I've heard Robert Rivera did extraordinary things [01:08:45] prior to you saying that. [01:08:46] So thank you, Mr. Rivera, Ms. Manns, [01:08:50] and Mario for all of your hard work. [01:08:52] I'm excited to have you on our team. [01:08:54] I'm excited that you think this is the right site. [01:08:57] I truly believe my heart, [01:08:58] not just because I'm on city council, [01:09:00] that it is the right site. [01:09:02] And I'm confident we can make it happen. [01:09:03] I know it's a very, very, very competitive process [01:09:07] from what I'm told, but I'm so happy to have you on board. [01:09:10] You've done this before. [01:09:11] You know how it works. [01:09:13] And I'm sure you're going to guide us in the right direction. [01:09:15] And if it doesn't work out, we're not going to hate you. [01:09:18] We trust you to do the best job that you can. [01:09:20] And I'm confident that we'll have a good shot at it, though. [01:09:23] Thank you. [01:09:23] Councilman Davis. [01:09:26] I've been hearing about you for six months or something. [01:09:29] Nice to meet you, actually. [01:09:31] Because it's all been good. [01:09:32] I just think, I just have a question. [01:09:35] I think you came to us as Cambridge, but now you're E2L. [01:09:40] What's... [01:09:41] After five years in that business, [01:09:43] I elected to move into my own business, [01:09:46] mostly to focus on Florida, [01:09:48] even though I work outside of the state of Florida. [01:09:51] Commitment from the previous company [01:09:53] was not here to the state. [01:09:55] Okay, well, is, well then, that kind of leaves me as, [01:09:59] is Cambridge picking out one of the other sites? [01:10:02] They very well could be. [01:10:03] I can't obviously speak for their interest. [01:10:06] Okay, I was just curious, [01:10:07] because I'd heard about Cambridge from day one. [01:10:09] Right. [01:10:10] And then the paperwork didn't show that. [01:10:12] Thank you. [01:10:13] And I'm looking forward to, get to work. [01:10:15] Don't hang out here at night. [01:10:17] Really. [01:10:18] I'd make a motion that we move this forward. [01:10:26] That's my motion. [01:10:27] Second. [01:10:28] Motion is second to the maker. [01:10:32] No, I'm anxious to work together. [01:10:36] We all know that it's, [01:10:40] I unfortunately have a past too. [01:10:42] Spent 21 years in the real estate business, [01:10:46] mainly as a property manager [01:10:47] and leasing space for developers. [01:10:50] So I've been around the development community [01:10:53] and the development aspects [01:10:55] when it came to community shopping centers [01:10:58] and then power centers. [01:11:00] And about 15 years, I stepped away from that. [01:11:06] But recognize your expertise, [01:11:09] because my mentor in Kansas City [01:11:12] has done this with the GSA, [01:11:14] mainly in the Kansas City, Missouri, Denver, [01:11:18] those kinds of areas. [01:11:20] And I still have friends in the Kansas City area [01:11:23] that talk about what he's done over his last 25 years. [01:11:29] And it does take a certain expertise [01:11:35] to formulate the plan along with the right partners, [01:11:41] be able to move certain elements [01:11:45] when it comes to right-of-ways [01:11:46] and it comes to easements [01:11:50] and setting it up so that it flows properly, [01:11:53] not only for the development to be successful, [01:11:56] but to be successful for the end user [01:12:01] and its location and the impact that it has. [01:12:04] So there's a lot of things to that. [01:12:08] I'm anxious to see how the overlay goes. [01:12:12] I'm anxious to see how some of the other aspects of this are. [01:12:17] And I'm sure that Ms. Manns and Mr. Iazzoni will tell you [01:12:22] that when I sit down to do homework, [01:12:27] sometimes they don't like the questions I ask [01:12:30] or the answers I give them from my test, [01:12:33] but I've always thought the site is right. [01:12:36] And I think it's time for us to step up, [01:12:40] take our place back in West Pasco, [01:12:42] where we were back in the 70s and 80s, [01:12:44] and we really need to drive these jobs. [01:12:46] Anywhere from 30 to $300,000, [01:12:49] the aspects of that into what it would do to our downtown [01:12:53] and the overall impact. [01:12:55] I don't think there'll be any place else in the Southeast [01:12:57] that has a river running through it [01:12:59] and has all the amenities we bring this baby home. [01:13:02] Thank you. [01:13:03] I'm not sure which of you beat the other for a second. [01:13:05] Thank you, sir. [01:13:07] Well, thank you. [01:13:08] I just want to clarify something. [01:13:09] So you were the lead dog with Cambridge [01:13:11] for this project with the VA, [01:13:13] and then you came out of Cambridge and created your own. [01:13:16] That's correct. [01:13:17] Okay, so you've been the face of this project to the VA. [01:13:20] That's correct. [01:13:21] On that side, okay, thank you. [01:13:23] Yeah, I mean, this is another very exciting project [01:13:27] for me personally. [01:13:28] As long as I've been on council, [01:13:29] I know that we've been talking about this forever. [01:13:31] I remember early, early on attending a kind of a meetup [01:13:36] with Congressman Bilirakis to share with him [01:13:40] our thoughts on that property [01:13:41] being perfect property for this. [01:13:43] So I'm excited, and if it's going to take prayer [01:13:49] on our knees, as I said, [01:13:51] I kind of feel like we're in a beauty contest at this point. [01:13:53] So I'm confident with our team and thank Roberta, [01:13:57] I mean, Robert, for doing the part that you played in this. [01:14:02] I'll never live that one down, sorry. [01:14:03] And I look forward to working with you [01:14:06] to see this to completion, so excited about that. [01:14:09] Thank you, Councilman Starkey. [01:14:11] No, I guess I didn't realize how instrumental [01:14:13] Congressman Bilirakis was as far as getting this site [01:14:17] back on the map for one of the top 12 considered sites. [01:14:20] So I'd like to thank him publicly for his work thus far. [01:14:25] Okay, Councilman Davis. [01:14:26] I'd just hook you and Mario at the hip and keep on truckin'. [01:14:31] No, appreciate all you've done so far, [01:14:33] because I keep getting reports and just keep on keepin' on. [01:14:37] Thanks. [01:14:37] Thank you. [01:14:39] Likewise, thank you, and we definitely need [01:14:41] to let the Congressman know we appreciate [01:14:43] what he's done to keep us in the hunt. [01:14:45] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor, we are in pretty regular contact [01:14:48] with him in relationship to this project. [01:14:50] Excellent. [01:14:52] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, [01:14:54] please signify by saying aye. [01:14:55] Aye. [01:14:56] Opposed, like sign. [01:14:57] Motion passes. [01:14:59] Next is.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 10.b
Consideration of Purchase for Two Wastewater Treatment Plant Return Pumps
approvedCouncil approved a sole source purchase from TSC Jacobs North for $26,000 to acquire two effluent return pumps for the wastewater treatment plant, replacing 29-year-old pumps installed in 1988.
- motion:Motion to approve sole source purchase of two effluent return pumps from TSC Jacobs North for $26,000. (passed)
TSC Jacobs NorthBogartDebbieMannsRiveraStarkeyWastewater Treatment Plant return pumpssole source proposal▶ Jump to 1:15:00 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[01:15:00] Consideration of purchase for two waste water treatment plant return pumps. [01:15:10] Mr. [01:15:10] Mayor, Mr. [01:15:11] Rivera is going to present this agenda item to you this evening. [01:15:16] The request specifically is to purchase through a sole source proposal from [01:15:24] TSC Jacobs North in the amount of $26,000 for two affluent return pumps [01:15:32] for use at our waste water treatment plant. [01:15:34] Thank you, Mr. [01:15:35] Rivera. [01:15:36] Thank you. [01:15:36] Well, this type of equipment, like Debbie had said, is used at the [01:15:39] waste water treatment plant. [01:15:40] It's used to take the raw sewage that comes in and put it into a chamber and [01:15:45] separate the grit or trash from the effluent. [01:15:49] And then that is pumped back into the system. [01:15:52] The existing pumps are 29 years old. [01:15:56] They were installed in 1988. [01:15:59] Crews have rebuilt these pumps a whole lot of times. [01:16:04] We anticipate that if it is approved by you that the maintenance crews will [01:16:10] replace the pumps, and because we would be replacing them with the same type of [01:16:15] brand, no additional purchase of any kind of ADAPT kits would be required for [01:16:22] the installation, so we would request that you approve this sole source proposal. [01:16:26] Thank you. [01:16:26] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:16:29] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:16:31] Move to approve. [01:16:32] Second. [01:16:32] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [01:16:34] Well, it's just incredibly timely that this came up on tonight's agenda, because [01:16:39] Chief Bogart and Ms. [01:16:41] Manns and I had the opportunity to see what an effluent replacement in its [01:16:47] absolutely minor, minor. [01:16:52] We were at our rotary meeting today, and there was a gentleman there from a water, [01:16:58] that they do this, they bring these treatments, which is like a bucket and a [01:17:02] pipe, and it was fascinating to read this, that it's pretty much the same technology. [01:17:09] So anyway, go for it. [01:17:12] Thank you. [01:17:12] To the second. [01:17:14] Deputy Mayor? [01:17:15] No, sir. [01:17:15] Councilman Starkey? [01:17:16] I have no comments, thank you. [01:17:19] No, just I'm surprised they lasted 29 years. [01:17:24] There's no further discussion. [01:17:25] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:17:27] Aye. [01:17:27] Opposed, like sign. [01:17:29] Motion passes. [01:17:30] Next is consideration of purchase of the second LED screen for Sims Park. [01:17:35] Mr. [01:17:35] Mayor, members of the council, just over a year ago, the staff was before you, [01:17:42] along with Thomas Sines, related to the establishment of LED video display boards [01:17:52] at Sims Park, at that time, the city council, you determined that it was [01:18:00] appropriate to buy one additional LED video display board, and there was talk [01:18:07] that after a one-year period of time, and perhaps in conjunction with phase two of [01:18:13] Sims Park, that we would go forward with the establishment of a second LED video [01:18:20] display board. [01:18:23] Certainly, since its installation, the LED display board has enhanced several of [01:18:28] the events in Sims Park.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 10.c
Consideration of Purchase for an Additional LED Video Display Board for Sims Park
approvedCouncil considered purchasing a second LED video display board for Sims Park at $99,088, with Thomas Sign honoring original contract pricing. After discussion about sight lines, mobility options, and whether a second board was needed, the motion passed with dissent from Councilman Davis and Councilwoman Bridges (who preferred advertising on Main Street or felt one sign was sufficient).
- motion:Approve the purchase of a second LED video display board for Sims Park at $99,088 from Thomas Sign. (passed)
Main StreetOrange LakeSims ParkThomas SignCouncilman DavisCouncilman PhillipsCouncilman StarkeyKyle TobolMr. WeedThomas SinesBP money / federal fundsBike FestFourth of July eventKia eventMovies in the ParkSims Park Phase TwoStar Wars eventSummer concert seriesTriple Threat event▶ Jump to 1:18:29 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[01:18:31] The provider, Thomas Sines, has agreed to honor the original contract pricing for [01:18:37] the purchase of the second LED display board. [01:18:41] If you determine to approve the expenditure, the amount of funds necessary [01:18:47] to support the expenditure is $99,088. [01:18:52] Thank you. [01:18:52] Open this up for public comment. [01:18:55] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:18:59] Well, Mr. Mayor, a little over a year ago, I made a very heartfelt speech as to why I [01:19:03] thought these display boards were so important inside Sims Park. [01:19:07] I wanted two at the time, and I very much appreciate council approving one. [01:19:13] My expectations have been met. [01:19:15] I think they're a vital part of what we've done with Sims Park. [01:19:18] I think a second board is just going to... [01:19:21] I think it was needed from the start. [01:19:22] I was happy to get one, and I hope my colleagues approve this second board. [01:19:26] I'm very thankful that Thomas Sines is honoring the original contract over a year later. [01:19:31] Second. [01:19:32] We have a motion and a second. [01:19:34] I think the motion... [01:19:35] That was a motion. [01:19:36] That was a sort of extended motion. [01:19:39] The second, any comments? [01:19:42] No, I think it'll balance what's there. [01:19:47] It's all part of phase two, and sooner we can get phase two completed of Sims Park, [01:19:54] so we have other things on our priority and agenda list. [01:20:00] I know we've been kind of delayed a little bit over the $100,000 from the federal government for the BP money, [01:20:08] which I understand we're still waiting for somebody to sign a piece of paper, but I think we just need to do that. [01:20:17] I do want to know the site lines. [01:20:22] That's my biggest element. [01:20:23] It always has been, because there are some trees adjacent to them. [01:20:29] I thought we should have dealt with those in our first phase of construction, but they weren't. [01:20:33] But at the same token, we do that and some additional shade structures in phase two, [01:20:38] and I think we exceed our own expectations of what we did in phase one. [01:20:42] That's an excellent point, and I'm not sure Robert or Elaine... [01:20:47] This will prevent us from... [01:20:48] Deputy. [01:20:49] Excuse me real quick. [01:20:50] Just this would prevent us from having to take trees down, from what I understand. [01:20:53] Having a display board on both sides, because that's what I was told. [01:20:56] That it would improve the site lines? [01:20:59] It would improve the site lines, but they were still there. [01:21:02] Those trees were large, and eventually they would have taken over that site line. [01:21:06] So we took and root pruned them, I want to say, a few months back and then relocated them about a month ago. [01:21:14] So those trees that you all are talking about are no longer there. [01:21:18] No. [01:21:20] Councilman Davis. [01:21:24] The only thing that I've seen on these signs that are advertisements are things that are going on in the park. [01:21:31] So you have to be in the park to see them, and we spend a lot of money putting, for lack of a better term, [01:21:39] political signs up and down Main Street to try to advertise what's going on in the park. [01:21:43] Do you have any statistics on like, I mean, how many hours, how many events, [01:21:49] any of those things that we actually use them, other than the city's advertising their own events? [01:21:54] Mr. Weed has prepared something for us to present to you with your permission. [01:21:58] I'd like to see that. [01:22:01] I don't have specific numbers for you this evening. [01:22:03] However, the signs have been used at several of the events. [01:22:08] The Kia event, the... [01:22:12] Let's see, a Kia event. [01:22:14] Fourth of July. [01:22:15] Fourth of July. [01:22:16] OK. [01:22:18] Yeah, the Bike Fest was used during the Triple Threat event. [01:22:22] Now, the mandate, I believe, from the attorney was that this sign is used as an enhancement tool [01:22:30] and can only be used to help enhance those events as a informational guide in the park. [01:22:39] So we cannot use it for advertising in any capacity. [01:22:44] So from that perspective, we use the sign to provide information and to enhance events inside of the park. [01:22:54] That's a limited interpretation. [01:22:59] I knew we couldn't use them to advertise other businesses, but I was under the impression that in the city that we could advertise our... [01:23:10] We own them. [01:23:11] Yes. [01:23:12] So we can talk about things all over the city, which I believe we've been doing. [01:23:16] We have. [01:23:16] So I want to make sure that I didn't misunderstand the limit of... [01:23:23] Because I knew we thought we'd use them as a revenue tool, but because of the new federal sign regulations... [01:23:32] Supreme Court decision. [01:23:33] Supreme Court decision that we can't, you know, we step way over the gray area, we step into being sued because of what's on those. [01:23:43] Plus, we always thought there was going to be an issue trying to police the messages that were going to go out anyway. [01:23:48] That was going to be an operational thing. [01:23:53] So, yeah, that's what I understood. [01:23:56] That is correct. [01:23:56] And I apologize if I misspoke. [01:23:58] The sign is being used regularly to promote city functions, movies in the park, enhances events such as our Star Wars event, our summer concert series. [01:24:10] So I know I was the last one talking. [01:24:15] Can I continue? [01:24:15] Thanks, everybody else took over there for a minute. [01:24:19] No, I just want to know that because what I'm alluding to is that I think that would be more appropriate if it was out on Main Street. [01:24:27] Giving that same information that it gives in the park, unless you're in the park, you can't see it. [01:24:32] Unless you're in certain areas in the park, basically on the circle, then it doesn't really, you know, help advertise the events. [01:24:39] So, you know, I would rather take this kind of money and put it, you know, around the circle, you know, Orange Lake or out on Main Street, somewhere like that. [01:24:49] So we can advertise the events in the park, you know, to people on the road. [01:24:55] Thank you, Councilman Davis. [01:24:57] I tend to agree that we need better advertising out on Main Street, particularly at the entrance. [01:25:05] I don't know that that's a need either, or this should have been done. [01:25:09] I agree completely with Councilman Starkey that we should have done it with the dual to start with. [01:25:13] And having seen how the one has worked, making sure we've got it so we've got the clear sight lines, along with the two new shade structures that are in the budget, [01:25:24] I think is going to go a long way towards finishing off what we started. [01:25:32] Any further discussion? [01:25:34] Yeah, one question, Mr. Mayor. [01:25:35] I know we talked about it previously, about trying to make it mobile. [01:25:42] Is there any way to re- it's been a year, so is there any way to re-investigate the availability of making it? [01:25:54] That we could move it, or- I know we tested that water before. [01:26:01] I just wonder if the technology's changed, because obviously when they rolled it up to show it to us, they had it in the parking lot that day. [01:26:08] So didn't know if there might be a way of expressing that. [01:26:11] Kyle from Thomas Signs. [01:26:13] Kyle Tobol, Thomas Sign. [01:26:15] Just to give you, Mr. Phillips, kind of a basis or jumping off point on the mobile signs. [01:26:21] I recently quoted a very similar project for a mobile trailer application with a lift that would actually lift the screen to a visible height to help increase visibility. [01:26:33] And the cost for the trailer itself was somewhere in the neighborhood of $50,000, in addition to the screen itself. [01:26:39] So to kind of help make that point, the additional cost in that may not be worth the investment. [01:26:46] So you could do it, it just wouldn't want to pay for it. [01:26:47] That's exactly it, yeah. [01:26:49] Councilwoman, you had a- [01:26:50] Yeah, I hadn't shared yet. [01:26:52] So, well, having been involved in as many events as I've been in the park, I'm not sure what the solution is. [01:27:04] But if you're in the park and there is an event going on, the visibility of it, if it were larger perhaps, the folks in the rear would be able to see better than what's on stage. [01:27:20] For the most part, I don't know that it enhances the experience. [01:27:25] And then the addition of, in order to have that live feed, there's a whole other sound person or IT or whatever. [01:27:35] So I'm not sure that I have seen the value of it. [01:27:41] To add a second screen, I'm just not convinced that that would be the way to go. [01:27:47] I know that there, I have been to or have seen other iterations of signage or that type of sign, you know, like throughout your city to create that marketing opportunity. [01:28:01] But I think, you know, with the one sign that's there, I think it's whatever advantage it is it's doing, I'm happy with that. [01:28:11] And I'm not convinced that we need the second screen. [01:28:14] Thank you. [01:28:15] Any other comments? [01:28:17] Hearing none, all those in favor of the motion, please signify by saying aye. [01:28:21] Aye. [01:28:22] Opposed, like sign? [01:28:23] No. [01:28:24] Motion passes.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 10.d
Quarterly Financial Report
approvedFinance staff presented the first quarterly financial report for FY2017, covering the period ending December 31, 2016. Council praised the report's clarity and accepted it by unanimous voice vote.
- motion:Motion to accept the quarterly financial report for the period ending December 31, 2016. (passed)
▶ Jump to 1:28:25 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[01:28:27] Do we need to take a break or? [01:28:29] No, let's keep going. [01:28:30] Keep going. [01:28:31] Quarterly financial report. [01:28:33] Ms. Manns. [01:28:34] Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, we have prepared, in fact, I should say specifically, Mrs. Feast has prepared a quarterly report for you for the period ending December 31st, 2016. [01:28:52] And we wanted to present that to you this evening. [01:28:57] Mrs. Feast. [01:28:58] Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council, what you have before you is the first of four quarterly financial reports for fiscal year 2017. [01:29:09] The purpose of the report is to provide you, staff, and residents with an overview of the financial condition of the city for the first quarter of the fiscal year. [01:29:19] Unless there are any suggestions for changes, the report will be structured as it has been presented to you. [01:29:26] For each fund, it provides a summary of revenues and expenditures as of the end of the quarter with a comparison of budget to actual. [01:29:36] It also provides a summary of fund balance for each fund as of the end of the quarter. [01:29:43] On page nine of the report, a summary of the city's cash and investments has been disclosed, [01:29:50] which provides you with how much cash and investments the city held at December 31st. [01:29:56] And it also provides the types of investments the city has. [01:30:00] money in and how much interest was earned on those investments. [01:30:05] Finally, the last part of the report includes budget to actual schedules by account for [01:30:11] each fund, and for the general fund it includes a schedule for each department or division. [01:30:18] Since this is the first quarterly financial report that I have presented to you, I welcome [01:30:23] any suggestions that would enhance the usefulness of the report. [01:30:28] If there is any financial information that you would like to see included in the future, [01:30:33] please let me know. [01:30:34] I would be happy to change the report moving forward. [01:30:39] I want this report to be as useful to you as possible. [01:30:42] So with that said, I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. [01:30:47] Questions? [01:30:48] My four years, I'm so happy to see this. [01:30:50] I'm really happy to see this. [01:30:53] Gives me a look in the past, a look in the future. [01:30:56] Thank you very much. [01:31:00] I visited with Ms. Manns and Ms. Feast about 8 o'clock this morning to go over a number [01:31:05] of things that, you know, I didn't want to bog people down with a lot of my questions [01:31:12] and stuff because I didn't want to step on anybody anymore. [01:31:14] So basically I've got my questions answered. [01:31:17] Thank you. [01:31:18] Thank you. [01:31:19] Councilman Starkey? [01:31:20] I have no comments at this time. [01:31:21] Thank you. [01:31:22] Councilwoman? [01:31:23] Well, I do want to thank you for this. [01:31:25] It's very well done. [01:31:26] I do need more time to digest it, so I will do that and then let you know, but I do appreciate [01:31:33] seeing how you laid that out. [01:31:35] So thank you very much for that. [01:31:38] Likewise, I'm thrilled to see it. [01:31:41] We've been asked to accept the quarterly financial report, entertain a motion to that effect. [01:31:49] Any further discussion? [01:31:52] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:31:55] Aye. [01:31:56] Opposed? [01:31:57] Like sign.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 10.e
Board Re-Appointment: Barbara Sullo, Environmental Committee
approvedCouncil reappointed Barbara Sullo to the Environmental Committee for a term renewable on February 21, 2019. Councilmembers thanked her for her service and discussed her committee's suggestion to add recycling containers in city parks, with reference to solar recycle containers used in Inverness.
- motion:Reappoint Barbara Sullo to the Environmental Committee for a term renewable on February 21, 2019. (passed)
Sims ParkBarbara SulloCouncilman DavisDylanMr. StarkeyMs. AtkinsonEnvironmental Committeecommunity gardensrecycling containers in city parks▶ Jump to 1:31:58 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[01:31:58] Next is board reappointment. [01:31:59] Barbara Sulo to the Environmental Committee. [01:32:02] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [01:32:05] Ms. Sulo's tenure on the Environmental Committee elapsed on January 8, 2017. [01:32:15] She has been a member since 2011. [01:32:19] She has indicated her interest in continuing to serve on the Environmental Committee. [01:32:25] The staff is recommending that you reappoint her for a term renewable on February 21, 2019. [01:32:33] Thank you. [01:32:34] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:32:37] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:32:39] Move for approval. [01:32:40] Second. [01:32:41] Motion and second to the Mayor. [01:32:42] No, just thank her for continuing to service. [01:32:44] The second. [01:32:45] Thank her as well. [01:32:46] Just a quick point. [01:32:47] Since we're talking about the Environmental Committee, Ms. Sulo is a wonderful addition. [01:32:51] She's very passionate about that position she holds. [01:32:54] It was brought up when they did their annual report for us to consider having recyclable [01:33:02] garbage cans, not garbage, recycle cans in the park. [01:33:06] I just had a birthday party for my son, Dylan, there. [01:33:08] We had the little water bottles and Coke cans and went through all this plastic and aluminum. [01:33:14] I really saw a need for it. [01:33:15] I think it's something we should discuss and really look into. [01:33:20] Councilman Davis and I were at Disney World for a soccer term this weekend. [01:33:24] He was rep, and I was trying my best to coach. [01:33:28] On every corner, there was a recycle can. [01:33:30] I just think it would be a great addition to all of our parks, especially Sims Park. [01:33:33] Thank you for your service, Ms. Sulo. [01:33:35] Councilwoman? [01:33:36] Yes. [01:33:37] Now, looking at the updated roster, though, it does look as if Ms. Atkinson is also expired [01:33:44] as of January 8th. [01:33:45] I don't know if that leaves an opening. [01:33:47] No, it's correct that her term has lapsed. [01:33:50] We have asked her if she would like to continue to serve, and we are awaiting the resubmittal [01:33:56] of her application to do so. [01:33:58] Okay, thank you. [01:33:59] And to Mr. Starkey's point about the recycling, I think I sent a link. [01:34:05] The city of Inverness has solar recycle containers that are absolutely awesome. [01:34:09] So if we're going to look at recycle containers, I think we should look at those. [01:34:14] Thank you. [01:34:15] Thank you. [01:34:17] Just let Ms. Sulo know that during the recreation presentation on Saturday that it was brought [01:34:24] up on at least four occasions at some of the parks to consider some additional community [01:34:29] gardens at those sites. [01:34:31] Very good. [01:34:32] And please relay my personal thanks as well to her for being willing to serve. [01:34:37] There's no further discussion. [01:34:38] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:34:40] Aye. [01:34:41] Opposed? [01:34:42] Like sign. [01:34:43] Motion passes. [01:34:44] Next, board reappointments to the Land Development Review Committee. [01:34:46] Yes, sir. [01:34:47] Mr. Mayor, we have two reappointments for the Land Development Review Board before you [01:34:51] this evening for your consideration. [01:34:53] The first is Mr. John Gray, whose term expired on February 19th of 2016. [01:35:00] The second is Mr. Maselis, whose term expired on April 16th, 2016.
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 10.f
Board Re-Appointments: John Grey and Daniel Maysilles, Land Development Review Board
approvedCouncil reappointed John Grey and Daniel Maysilles to the Land Development Review Board for another three-year term ending February 21, 2020.
- motion:Motion to approve reappointment of John Grey and Daniel Maysilles to the Land Development Review Board for a three-year term ending February 21, 2020. (passed)
▶ Jump to 1:35:05 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[01:35:09] They have both been valuable members on the Land Development Review Board. [01:35:16] The terms of office for the Land Development Review Board is a three-year period of time. [01:35:21] Therefore, if you accept the staff's recommendation, their term will elapse on February 21st of [01:35:27] 2020. [01:35:28] Thank you. [01:35:29] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:35:31] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:35:34] Move for approval. [01:35:35] Second. [01:35:36] We have a motion and a second to the record. [01:35:37] Again, thank them for their service and we'll be glad to have them on board for another [01:35:40] three years. [01:35:41] Do a second. [01:35:42] Well, thank you. [01:35:43] Yes, I, I, the same. [01:35:44] I'm surprised there's no personal references on Mr. Gray's application. [01:35:45] We'll vouch for him. [01:35:46] Yes, I'm sure. [01:35:47] I will as well. [01:35:48] Thank you. [01:35:49] Deputy Mayor. [01:35:50] No, sir. [01:35:51] Mr. Starkey. [01:35:52] No, thank you both for your service and the LDRB board is an extremely important board, [01:35:53] I think, for our city. [01:35:54] Absolutely. [01:35:55] One of the most critical ones and they have served well. [01:35:56] Thank you. [01:35:57] Thank you. [01:35:58] Thank you. [01:35:59] Thank you. [01:36:00] Thank you. [01:36:01] Thank you. [01:36:02] Thank you. [01:36:03] Thank you. [01:36:04] Thank you. [01:36:05] Thank you. [01:36:06] Thank you. [01:36:07] Thank you. [01:36:08] Thank you. [01:36:09] Thank you. [01:36:10] Thank you. [01:36:11] Thank you. [01:36:12] Thank you. [01:36:13] Of course, that's the testimony of the faculty that's been served well. [01:36:14] No distinction. [01:36:15] There's no further discussion. [01:36:16] All those in favor, please signify by saying, aye. [01:36:17] Aye. [01:36:18] Opposed? [01:36:19] The like sign. [01:36:20] Next is a three-minute report from Public Works and he's going to have a hard time getting [01:36:21] it all in there because of all the stuff they're doing. [01:36:22] Mr. Rivera. [01:36:23] Yes. [01:36:24] At the present, the department is working on 36 public projects. [01:36:27] Twenty-six of those are in the design phase and ten of them are in the construction phase. [01:36:34] The last quarter, they've worked on six private construction phase projects. [01:36:39] Twelve have been design review as part of the DRC. [01:36:44] We've reviewed 15 total items with the DRC, including 23 driveway permits. [01:36:50] Our in-house projects include the completion of the Marine Parkway Detention Pond expansion,
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 10.g
Three Minute Report: Public Works Department
discussedPublic Works gave its three-minute report covering reclaimed water system expansions on Marine Parkway and Circle Boulevard, completion of vandalism repairs and fence installation under the Main Street Bridge, support for ten special events, ongoing revenue sufficiency analysis work, environmental permitting for the Indiana closed landfill and wastewater treatment plant, and progress of the pavement management committee. Councilman Davis asked for continued outreach to large commercial entities for the pavement management committee.
Circle BoulevardIndiana closed landfillMain Street BridgeMarine Parkway between Grand and Azalea DriveFirst Baptist ChurchPublixResidence of Orange LakeWinn-DixieDavisHeather FerrantinoLois RobinsonMr. GallagherWalter KassonIndiana closed landfill environmental permitsPavement management committeeReclaimed water system expansionStormwater utility revenue sufficiency analysisStreet light programWastewater treatment plant operating permitWater and sewer utility revenue sufficiency analysis▶ Jump to 1:36:56 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
Auto-transcript · machine-generated, may contain errors
[01:36:56] the reclaimed system expansion on Marine Parkway between Grand and Azalea Drive, also the reclaimed [01:37:03] system expansion on Circle Boulevard to the future site of the residence of Orange Lake. [01:37:08] We've completed the work underneath the Main Street Bridge. [01:37:11] We had to restore the underbelly that had been taken and compromised due to vandals. [01:37:21] We also oversaw the fence installation on both sides underneath the fence. [01:37:27] And then in the last quarter, we've worked on ten special events, five of those requiring [01:37:32] detours. [01:37:33] Currently, the department is working with the finance department gathering information [01:37:39] needed for the revenue sufficiency analysis for the stormwater utility and the water and [01:37:46] sewer utility, as well as the street light program. [01:37:51] We are currently working on environmental permits for the Indiana closed landfill. [01:37:56] We're hoping to submit our re-application next week. [01:38:00] We're also working on the wastewater treatment plant's operating permit. [01:38:05] We've held two meetings with the pavement management committee that council had requested [01:38:09] that we do. [01:38:10] We're anticipating that we would probably have maybe two more before we gather all of [01:38:16] our information and present it back to you in a workshop. [01:38:19] That concludes my report. [01:38:20] Thank you. [01:38:21] Any questions? [01:38:25] Just one comment you can relay to the in-liners folks that my wife made sure that I had completed [01:38:31] my shower before 7 a.m. this morning per their instructions. [01:38:35] And the fence under the Main Street Bridge is perfect. [01:38:37] It's black, you can't even tell it's there, it's doing its job, and kudos for that. [01:38:42] It should have been done a long time ago. [01:38:44] Excellent. [01:38:44] We are to communications and reports. [01:38:47] Councilman Davis? [01:38:48] Yeah, I asked, while we're right here, I asked a couple weeks ago if we could reach [01:38:53] out to four different entities for that pavement management committee, and I just wondered [01:38:59] if any of those, if we had reached out to any of those groups. [01:39:02] We had talked with the guy that owns the Hyundai dealership and actually talked with him again [01:39:10] the second time and was absent in the second meeting. [01:39:15] We got a lot of input from Lois Robinson, who used to own property on 19, as well as [01:39:23] some comments from Mr. Gallagher. [01:39:26] I talked extensively with Walter Kasson, who is affiliated with the First Baptist Church [01:39:32] off of Trouble Creek Road, and had a lot of his suggestions on his review of the pavement [01:39:38] management plan, and then we have Heather Ferrantino, which is in attendance, or is [01:39:44] a part of the committee, and she, when we started talking about the different types [01:39:52] of things that maybe the churches face, she spoke up for the Catholic Church. [01:39:58] So that's where we're at with those two different avenues. [01:40:02] All right. [01:40:03] Thank you. [01:40:04] I'd just like to reach out some more, keep reaching out, because we have some large commercial, [01:40:08] like I mentioned, Publix and Winn-Dixie, you know, those plazas there, and I mentioned, [01:40:16] and we've got the hotels, too, and along 19, you know, a couple of bigger ones there, too,
This text was generated automatically from the meeting video. It is not a verbatim or official record. For exact wording, consult the video or the city clerk.
- 11Communications▶ 1:40:20
- 12Adjournment▶ 1:47:08