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1. 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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   Pledge of Allegiance

   Pledge of Allegiance recited followed by a moment of silence honoring service members.

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   [00:00:17] me in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence in honor of our [00:00:21] service men and women at home and abroad. 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.

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   Moment of Silence

   Brief moment of silence observed at the start of the meeting.

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   [00:00:30] Thank you. You may be seated.

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   Approval of February 21, 2017 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes

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   Council approved the minutes from the February 21, 2017 work session and regular meeting.

   • motion:Motion to approve the February 21, 2017 work session and regular meeting minutes. (passed)

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   [00:00:50] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the February 21st work session and [00:00:55] regular meeting minutes. Move for approval. Second. Motion and second. Any discussion? [00:01:00] Comments? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:01:05] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next is the swearing-in of firefighters, James [00:01:10] Mastricolo and Justin Murphy. Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, it's always an [00:01:14] honor and a privilege to be able to add firefighters to the staff. It is [00:01:20] particularly a privilege this evening to add such two fine young men to the [00:01:25] staff and I'm going to ask the chief to join us up front to introduce and swear [00:01:29] in the firefighters. Good evening, Mayor and City Council. As your fire chief, I'm [00:01:43] proud to stand here tonight and excited to add our two newest personnel to the

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   Swearing-In of Firefighters James Mastrocolo and Justin Murphy

   Two new firefighters, James (Jimmy) Mastrocolo and Justin Murphy, were sworn in by the city clerk after being introduced by the fire chief. Mastrocolo is a New Port Richey native who became full-time in February 2017; Murphy is a second-generation firefighter with 11 years of prior experience in Marion County.

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   [00:01:49] fire department from our last hiring process and they were hired as a result [00:01:56] of two vacancies that occurred and I'm going to introduce them briefly one at a [00:02:02] time. The first one is Jimmy Mastricola. He is born and raised in New Port Richey. [00:02:06] He went to River Ridge High School and PHCC. He is a firefighter EMT who began [00:02:13] his career with us as a part-time firefighter back in August and he gained [00:02:17] full-time status in February this year. Jimmy obtained his firefighter [00:02:22] certification compliance in June of 2016 and he will begin his year-long [00:02:27] paramedic training later this year. We also welcome Jimmy to the department and [00:02:33] look forward to a long career with him and a part of our family. So I invite [00:02:38] Jimmy down front and center at this time with the city clerk for the oath of [00:02:44] office. [00:02:53] If you want to come down and take pictures, it's fine. You don't need to [00:02:58] take us back. You can come down front here and take a picture if you want. Just come on down. [00:03:01] Hi, James Mastricola. A citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:03:11] And being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:03:15] And being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey and a [00:03:19] recipient of public funds as such. And a recipient of public funds as such. [00:03:25] Employee or officer. Employee or officer. Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:03:30] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. That I will support the Constitution of the [00:03:34] United States and of the state of Florida. That I will support the [00:03:37] Constitution of the United States and of Florida. And that I will honestly, [00:03:42] faithfully, and impartially discharge. And that I will honestly, faithfully, and [00:03:47] impartially discharge. The duties of my trust as firefighter, New Port Richey [00:03:51] Fire Department. The duties of my trust as firefighter, New Port Richey Fire [00:03:56] Department. In and for the city of New Port Richey. In and for the city of [00:04:00] New Port Richey. According to the law and to the best of my knowledge and ability. [00:04:03] According to the law and to the best of my knowledge and ability. So help me God. [00:04:08] So help me God. [00:04:27] Hitting Jimmy's badge honors his brother-in-law Rustin. [00:05:04] Okay secondly we have Justin Murphy is a second-generation firefighter whose [00:05:20] father is a firefighter with the Tampa Fire Rescue. He began his, Justin began [00:05:25] his career in Marion County 11 years ago which is up near Ocala on the fire [00:05:32] department there. He is a firefighter paramedic and his uncle also works for [00:05:37] Tampa Fire Rescue. On his days off Justin can be found enjoying his boat and [00:05:44] fishing and he began his career with us on February 28th and we look forward to [00:05:50] having him as a member of our fire department team. At this time I'd like to [00:05:53] welcome Justin down for the oath of office. [00:06:02] I, Justin Murphy, a citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of [00:06:12] America. A citizen of the state of Florida and United States of America. And [00:06:16] being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey. And being [00:06:21] employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey. And a recipient of [00:06:24] public funds as such employee. And a recipient of public funds as such [00:06:29] employee. Or officer do hereby solemnly swear. Or officer do hereby solemnly [00:06:35] swear. Or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of [00:06:39] the state of Florida. Or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the [00:06:43] United States and of the state of Florida. And that I will honestly, [00:06:47] faithfully, and impartially discharge the duties of my trust as firefighter New Port Richey Fire Department. That I will honestly, faithfully, and impartially [00:06:56] discharge the duties of my trust as a firefighter New Port Richey Fire [00:07:00] Department. In and for said city of New Port Richey. In and for said city of [00:07:06] New Port Richey. According to the law and to do and to do the best of my [00:07:11] knowledge to the best of my knowledge and ability so help me God. According to [00:07:16] the law and to the best of my law and knowledge and ability so help me God. [00:07:26] I'd like to invite Justin's fiancee down to do the badge pinning. [00:07:56] Let's put all the guys down. Thank you.bb

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6. 6Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 8:26
7. 7.a

   Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - January 2017

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   Council approved the consent agenda, which included the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes from January 2017, by voice vote with no items pulled.

   • motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)

   #Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - January 2017

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   [00:34:13] Next item is the consent agenda. [00:34:16] Move for approval. [00:34:17] Second. [00:34:18] Second. [00:34:19] Any takeouts? [00:34:20] Seeing none. [00:34:21] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:34:23] Aye. [00:34:24] Opposed? [00:34:25] Like sign. [00:34:26] Next is item 8, public reading of the second reading of the ordinance 2017-2108.

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8. 7.b

   Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

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   The consent agenda, which included purchases/payments for City Council approval, was approved unanimously by voice vote with no items taken out.

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   [00:34:13] Next item is the consent agenda. [00:34:16] Move for approval. [00:34:17] Second. [00:34:18] Second. [00:34:19] Any takeouts? [00:34:20] Seeing none. [00:34:21] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:34:23] Aye. [00:34:24] Opposed? [00:34:25] Like sign. [00:34:26] Next is item 8, public reading of the second reading of the ordinance 2017-2108.

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   Second Reading, Ordinance 2017-2108: Amending Section 14-23 of the City Noise Ordinance

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   Council held second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2017-2108, amending the noise ordinance to prohibit noise plainly audible from 100 feet emanating from vehicles. Citizens raised concerns about subjective 'plainly audible' enforcement versus decibel-based standards; the Police Chief and City Attorney defended the plainly audible standard as Supreme Court-approved and complaint-driven. The ordinance was discussed with a proposed amendment to align the plainly audible time at 11pm rather than 10pm.

   Ord. Ordinance 2017-2108

   • direction:Council discussed amending the ordinance to change the plainly audible enforcement time from 10pm to 11pm to match non-residential decibel time frames. (none)

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   [00:34:32] Ordinance number 2017-2108, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:34:36] providing for the amendment of section 14-23 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances [00:34:41] pertaining to maximum permissible sound, prohibiting noise plainly audible from a distance of 100 feet [00:34:47] and emanating from vehicles, providing for conflict, severability, and effective date. [00:34:54] This is a public reading of this ordinance. [00:34:57] Public comment would be appropriate at this time. [00:34:59] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:35:01] Mr. House? [00:35:05] Downhouse 21 on Fort Beach Trail, Interact Speech. [00:35:08] Believe it or not, we had a noise problem in Interact Speech also. [00:35:12] What we did down there, the city commission down there, got together a community, [00:35:20] just people out of the community. [00:35:22] I was on it. [00:35:23] I've done 400 or 500 sound systems in my life, so I was on there. [00:35:27] There was a guy that played in bands, a club owner, a couple of people that lived close by. [00:35:34] There was seven or eight of us, and we met four or five times, [00:35:37] and we came up with a good noise order and a good penalty, some very aggressive penalties, [00:35:43] and it got pretty quiet. [00:35:45] The first thing we decided was that the thing that scares me in this one, [00:35:49] this is what I was going to talk about in Vox Machina. [00:35:51] I don't know if you all are reading this. [00:35:52] It was the thing where you could tell it by ear. [00:35:56] I would hate for a cop to pull me over and issue me drunk driving because I look drunk, you know, [00:36:03] or I sounded drunk. [00:36:05] There are standards for measuring whether you're drunk driving, [00:36:08] and there should be standards for measuring audio. [00:36:11] I can wait until the first bar gets cited for this because it sounded too loud. [00:36:17] You're going to have some work because I think that's an indefensible citation. [00:36:24] Y'all were lucky enough that you've got your own police force. [00:36:27] We got rid of ours a few years ago in a contract with the sheriff, [00:36:33] so we didn't have a sound meter that was always available. [00:36:36] Y'all can always have one available, and they do make ones that will measure subsonic sound. [00:36:41] So as you're looking at this, I think the part where you're saying by ear opens the city up to something [00:36:48] that you just cannot enforce, and I think it's bad for whatever. [00:36:54] And if you want to do a city committee, I'll volunteer to be on that, [00:37:01] and we'll figure out some stiff penalties for them. [00:37:03] The stiffest was they lost their liquor zoning, and that pretty well, oh, yeah. [00:37:09] That gets the bar attention pretty quick, okay? [00:37:12] Can I ask you a question? [00:37:14] Yes, sir. [00:37:15] You know, we know we're, you know, we appreciate you. [00:37:17] We've heard before about your doing sound systems. [00:37:20] Maybe you can actually add into this, but we had a decibel level in our ordinance, [00:37:28] but then the base was what was traveling across town. [00:37:31] It's a weighted scale that you're looking for. [00:37:34] If you can generate the base, you can measure it. [00:37:38] It's a weighted scale, and it's easier to measure at the point where it's generated, [00:37:46] and if you're getting stuff below 100, it's going to travel, and the club owner needs to stop it. [00:37:54] And you can measure really easy at the point where it started. [00:37:58] Subsonic filters, it solves everything. [00:38:01] I mean, club owners and the bar and the bands, you can solve it. [00:38:06] And if the first offense down there is relatively cheap, [00:38:12] but after the fourth or fifth one, you lose your liquor zoning. [00:38:16] You know, maybe we need, you know, we need some guidance here, I think. [00:38:23] I mean, now that you say that, because really, you know, what he came back with is the base sound that's traveling across town. [00:38:29] It will. [00:38:31] Depending on the type of speakers they're using, if it couples, I did a skate rink one time, [00:38:36] and it traveled a quarter of a mile. [00:38:39] It was in one lady's living room. [00:38:42] But it was below the decibel level, right? [00:38:44] Well, no, you could measure it, but, I mean, it was something that was subsonic frequency, [00:38:47] and all I did was just kick the speaker and just turned it a couple of degrees, [00:38:52] and it didn't couple with the next speaker. [00:38:54] And sometimes it's something that simple. [00:38:57] You know, the waves are very long when you start getting into the subsonic ones, [00:39:02] but it's measurable, you know, and you can get them, and you can stop them. [00:39:07] The issue we saw at Jimmy's theater was the noise wasn't that loud. [00:39:13] I sat out behind his theater, and it might have touched 80 decibels, [00:39:19] but if you went inside the theater, you could feel the door vibrating. [00:39:23] Right, right, right. [00:39:25] And they're doing that with the – and if they do that with a till-aligned cabinet, [00:39:30] a till-aligned cabinet is only designed to throw 25 feet, [00:39:33] and that base will drop off so fast after 25 feet. [00:39:37] It's a responsible owner who can solve these problems. [00:39:41] It's science. [00:39:43] I mean, there's nothing scary about it. [00:39:45] You know, if you put in a folded horn, it's going to throw. [00:39:50] Just put in short throw cabinets, everybody knows what's going to happen. [00:39:54] It's going to pound the heck out of the dance floor. [00:39:57] You get off the dance floor, it goes away. [00:39:59] These are simple solutions, you know, but the club owner has to know what's coming. [00:40:03] And he has to control his bands. [00:40:06] There's a club down in J.D.'s. [00:40:09] I don't know if you all come down. [00:40:11] He's got a meter hanging right there, [00:40:13] and they just watch it, and the bands will sit there, [00:40:17] and when it hits red, they just cool down a little bit. [00:40:21] It's an interesting process. [00:40:23] Do you have the specific information on the meters that actually read this low frequency stuff? [00:40:27] I'll get it for you. [00:40:28] Okay. [00:40:29] Thank you. [00:40:30] All right. [00:40:31] Thank you, Mr. Hoffman. [00:40:32] Anyone else? [00:40:40] 5738 Montana. [00:40:41] I live on Montana two blocks from Dulce. [00:40:44] I don't mind the noise. [00:40:45] I moved into town because of the parades, the noise, all the downtown stuff. [00:40:48] That's why I moved here. [00:40:49] But I understand there's people that lived here 30, 40 years that do not want this going on. [00:40:55] I've got a house built in 1920s. [00:40:57] The windows shake the whole night. [00:40:59] I mean, you can't. [00:41:00] There's no insulation. [00:41:01] You can hear everything. [00:41:02] So if you want to get some decibel levels from two blocks away, [00:41:04] you can come over to my house and get some readings [00:41:07] and kind of try to figure out a level what you're going to do because, I mean, [00:41:10] I'm literally two blocks from Dulce. [00:41:12] I mean, a block from Skinner's. [00:41:14] You can hear their vending machine or their jukebox every night, word for word. [00:41:19] I used to live on River Trace Apartments all the way on Gulf next to Schweckman School. [00:41:25] The river carries the sound all the way up there from Sims Park. [00:41:29] So even at night, I mean, if somebody really wants to, they're going to say, [00:41:33] I hear something, and they can call, and then you're going to have to do something. [00:41:37] So I agree with the last guy. [00:41:38] You've got to have to get some kind of reading, some kind of level. [00:41:41] Otherwise, it's going to be pick and choose who you want to do. [00:41:45] So my house is available whenever. [00:41:47] Thank you. [00:41:48] Mr. Cain. [00:41:57] John Cain, 6041 Florida Avenue. [00:42:02] It turns out to be a real mixed bag, doesn't it? [00:42:07] Never a dull moment, Mr. Cain. [00:42:09] You know, we looked at the agenda tonight, and I've got to tell you, thought, man, you know, [00:42:16] this is in and out, you know. [00:42:20] Well, there's nobody here, really. [00:42:22] Well, you know, we knew after we swore in the new firefighters, we thought we were in for, you know. [00:42:29] But we understand, and we appreciate everybody coming and talking to us, because, you know, [00:42:33] obviously, we don't, we see people. [00:42:35] Otherwise, it would be long and dreary. [00:42:37] Oh, yeah, yeah. [00:42:38] Hearing ourselves talk just takes us off. [00:42:41] You know, I've called a few times because of Dulcet. [00:42:48] They're playing outside. [00:42:51] The music is turned up. [00:42:54] I'm not opposed to any technological device that would enhance. [00:42:58] I mean, I don't know much about it. [00:43:00] I'm not. [00:43:01] And if there's something that they could use, that's fine. [00:43:04] However, I'm also not opposed to the discretionary ability of police. [00:43:13] I mean, you know, when you're standing there, and it's supposed to be taken, [00:43:18] my understanding is the way the ordinance is, it's supposed to be taken at the door front of the facility. [00:43:28] The plainly audible sound is 100 or more feet from the property line of where the sound is emanating from. [00:43:36] Okay. [00:43:37] Which is a significant distance. [00:43:39] It's significant, but 100 feet from where it's emanating from is not. [00:43:45] I mean, one night I had two patrolmen by my house because I called, [00:43:49] and they were under my cherry laurel tree, and I looked outside, [00:43:52] and I seen two guys with baseball caps holding a thing up. [00:43:55] I went out. [00:43:56] I was like, what's up? [00:43:57] And they were like, well, you called. [00:43:59] We're measuring, you know. [00:44:00] And I had told that to another higher up. [00:44:04] I won't mention his name. [00:44:05] And he said, well, what were they doing there? [00:44:07] They should have been over. [00:44:08] I said, listen, don't ask me. [00:44:10] I don't know. [00:44:11] I only called and complained. [00:44:14] So, you know, I think it's a start. [00:44:17] I think it's a start to, I mean, you know when something's loud, and at night, sound carries at night. [00:44:23] And we all accept that we have events. [00:44:25] Look, I live downtown. [00:44:27] I love living downtown. [00:44:28] You know that. [00:44:29] I mean, I walk. [00:44:30] I'm around the circle. [00:44:31] Nobody uses that park probably more than I do, and my kids always have, even before it got fixed up. [00:44:37] And, you know, now we have events coming in March, [00:44:41] and we just accept the fact that you're going to hear music until late at night. [00:44:44] But even then, it's not, I'll be honest, what emanates from there, [00:44:47] even when the Native Americans are dancing until 11 or so, that's reasonable to me. [00:44:53] It gets cut off. [00:44:54] What's unreasonable is a Friday night getting that, and it really is the bass. [00:45:00] I'll be frank with you. It's not like you can hear the person singing, but you're laying in bed, [00:45:06] you have your windows shut, you're trying your best, and everything is just vibrating, [00:45:11] and you can hear it, and it's annoying, and you're not going to go to sleep. [00:45:15] So, you know, I think that was the big thing, is you're looking for a decent cutoff time [00:45:20] for outside play. I mean, that's, to me, if you're playing outside, that almost encompasses [00:45:25] a special permit or something. That should be a special event, not an every weekend thing, [00:45:31] you know. I mean, I don't mean to be old about it, but I mean, I'm all for having fun, [00:45:36] but come on, you know. Anyway, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Cain. Anyone else? Mr. Cain, [00:45:42] we gave them our old park there to set up on, so we have a relationship with them. [00:45:52] So, hey, you know, facts are facts. You can't walk away from them. They're right there. [00:45:57] We created the opportunity for them to have outside, and we continue to have to police it [00:46:03] over and over again. It's a great thing, though. During the daytime, if they had a day event, [00:46:07] I mean, that's fine. I've been there during the day when they had reggae music, and they had [00:46:12] people, you know, food stands. I mean, it's great during the day. It's great up until, [00:46:18] like I said, I'll give you until 11. It's great up until 11. Anybody out past 11 is young and [00:46:24] rambunctious, and I'm not. I just want to go to sleep. You know, 11 o'clock's fair. Okay. Thank [00:46:31] you, Mr. Cain. Anyone else? I understand where we're coming on this, and the question of plainly [00:46:42] audible is troubling if there is a way to do it with a measuring device that will actually [00:46:48] measure those low-frequency sounds, because I think a plainly audible, and I think, well, [00:46:53] there's folks like Rob Oman there that's young enough to actually still have his hearing, [00:46:59] and whether or not he does, I don't know, but then there's my mother who has hearing aids in [00:47:06] both ears, and plainly audible is in the ear of the beholder, if you will. [00:47:15] And just thinking out loud, I wonder if it might be worth deferring action on this [00:47:21] until we can get some information on the specific devices that Mr. House mentioned. [00:47:26] I'm 100 percent behind that idea. We can see this again in two weeks, and we can have [00:47:31] information from him. I wanted to share tonight that I was downtown Friday evening when I was [00:47:39] sitting in the little art studio across from Dulcet, and I was thinking, that ordinance really [00:47:45] works, because I could hear myself think, I could hear myself talk. I was outside on the sidewalk [00:47:50] talking, and although they were playing music, it was very much more diminished. So I wanted to [00:48:00] share that. I know that that seemed to be one of the major offenders, if you will, of the noise [00:48:07] ordinance, but I was really very pleased. As a matter of fact, one of the owners was there, and I even [00:48:11] mentioned to them that, you know, it makes a difference, because I think there are people that [00:48:15] were not even able to sit on that patio and enjoy what food they were providing, because you [00:48:21] could not, it was just way too loud. So I was here to suggest that, or to congratulate, that we [00:48:28] sounded like we were on the right path. Needless to say, I have nine years of experience with different [00:48:36] bands, and it's hard. I mean, that's the education, I think, that we have to do with the [00:48:43] owners, you know, and if we have the tools that they can purchase themselves to control their own [00:48:49] music, then I think the problem will go away, you know, and I think they will purchase [00:48:54] the tools, and that's what I had to do. I had to buy a decibel meter. I had to go to the edge of [00:48:58] my property and measure it for the trailer park that was behind me, and there was a couple [00:49:04] bands that, I still remember one that would not turn it down. I finally went and shut the whole [00:49:09] electricity off the building and went in there and talked to them and said, either you guys are [00:49:12] leaving with no money or you're bringing it down, you know, and of course everybody's wondering what [00:49:16] happened to the electricity, but I think we have to have the tools to [00:49:21] give, you know, and if there is tools, I think we have to have the tools and tell them they have [00:49:25] to purchase the tools and control their bands. Chief is over there squirming, sir. Well, there's a few [00:49:31] things that I'd like to address with this. I've tried to get voluntary cooperation from some of [00:49:37] these business owners, and there's one in particular that will not close that door of the front of [00:49:44] their business, and it continues to be a complaint, and I've tried everything I can to, in the spirit [00:49:51] of cooperation, get them to do it. I've been at Dulcet's, you know, of course another place that [00:49:59] I've had complaints about, and that band projects their speakers out to that neighborhood instead [00:50:08] of back into the area where the people are sitting out there, and I've spoken to management and the [00:50:14] owner about that to do something to correct that, and it could make this problem go away, [00:50:20] and this has been going on for months and months and months. I mean, as long as [00:50:27] some of these, well, for several years for one of these businesses, and the fact is, is officers, [00:50:34] in order to even be hired and to be a police officer, you have to have a normal hearing range, [00:50:39] and they are tested when they're hired. I'm the only person in our department [00:50:43] that I'm aware of that wears a hearing aid, but they have to hear within a certain range. [00:50:50] When we have someone that is an officer that is two and three blocks away from a business, [00:50:55] and they can hear that bass coming from that business, I think they can prepare a case to [00:51:00] be able to present it to a judge or a magistrate to convince that magistrate that there's a problem. [00:51:07] We don't respond to those complaints on our own. We don't just drive around looking for them. [00:51:12] It's because people call. Between the time we passed this ordinance having just the decimators [00:51:21] and the first reading of this, as I said in our last council meeting, [00:51:26] I had over 80 complaints that we responded to, and some of these were quite a few blocks away. [00:51:34] Our folks went and spoke to these businesses and asked them, please turn it down. [00:51:40] They would or closed the door. Ten minutes later, another complaint coming from the same place. [00:51:49] I'm confident that my officers can testify that they heard plainly audible sound, [00:51:55] responded to a complaint to begin with, so it clearly is an issue for somebody, [00:52:01] and convince a judge that it's a problem. [00:52:06] The businesses are not going to voluntarily cooperate. I can assure you of that. [00:52:14] The range that we're talking about, there was one adjustment I was asking for tonight, [00:52:19] and that's to change the time frame for the plainly audible one, the ones where the officers [00:52:24] would make their judgment based upon hearing, to avoid confusion, because I have spoken to [00:52:29] several of the lounge owners, was to move that. I had it set at 10 o'clock, [00:52:35] and I'm asking for it to be moved to 11 o'clock, so it matches the times that the meters could [00:52:43] also be used. An officer has the option of using the decimeter or their own hearing. [00:52:50] The only difference being one is taken 100 foot from where the sound is emanating from, [00:52:57] or the property line where the sound is emanating from, and the other one [00:53:04] is, I believe, right at the property line, without having to look it up right now. [00:53:07] But there's clearly a way for them to deal with both of these things. Rather than to turn around [00:53:13] and buy 40-some additional decimeters that do things differently, these aren't $10 items. It [00:53:23] adds up. Every officer would need one, every officer that's in patrol, every officer that [00:53:28] could be assigned to the evening shift. The business owners were out there with their apps [00:53:33] from their telephones, where they downloaded some app, and they're debating this with my officers [00:53:40] who have a meter specifically designed for measuring sound. Our problem was with the [00:53:46] ambient sound, the cars, the human voices, and the rest of those things co-mingling with the [00:53:53] sound coming from those lounges. We can clearly hear when it's coming from a lounge and it's [00:54:01] a block away. I've got no problem with trying to solve this problem with the plainly audible. [00:54:08] If it doesn't work, I'll come back hat in hand and say, let's try amending it and go in another [00:54:13] direction. But I think we're postponing. I don't know what it would accomplish to go out and buy [00:54:20] more, a different type of decimeter, get into the debate between their decimeter, our decimeter, [00:54:27] when the fact is we're responding to a complaint. It's a problem for somebody. [00:54:32] All across Florida, there are many jurisdictions that enforce this law [00:54:37] without the decimeters. They do it simply by the officer's hearing. I was trying to make it very [00:54:41] clear to the business owners that look, see, without getting in this debate about how he [00:54:47] hears, we hear, it's not a problem for the bar owner, of course, but it certainly is for that [00:54:52] resident. So that's my best pitch for this. I'd like to move forward. I'm really frustrated with [00:55:00] trying to deal with this sound problem. You have some residents that are very, very upset [00:55:05] about this noise problem downtown, and I think you've witnessed and received some of the emails [00:55:10] about it. They were fully expecting that we would move forward with this tonight, or I think we'd [00:55:16] have many people in this room urging you to go forward with it. Mr. Mayor, if I could add to that [00:55:24] as well. I did present an alternative to the ordinance based on what the chief mentioned [00:55:30] about changing the time from 10 o'clock to 11 o'clock. The current ordinance sets up two [00:55:36] different time frames depending on whether the property is residential or non-residential. [00:55:41] The decibels go down at 10 o'clock in the residential area, and they go down at 11 o'clock [00:55:47] in the non-residential area. And after discussing it with the chief, we determined that it's probably [00:55:52] best that we have the plainly audible sound mirror the non-residential area, which is probably where [00:55:57] that's going to be mostly applied. So I did present that for you tonight, and if you do move [00:56:03] forward on the ordinance, I'd ask that you either make the motion to approve it as read at first [00:56:10] reading with the 10 o'clock, or that it be altered to provide for the 11 o'clock for the plainly [00:56:15] audible sound. And I'd like to add to what the chief said about the plainly audible. The Supreme [00:56:21] Court has approved that terminology, those exact words, and said that a police officer can make [00:56:26] the determination as to whether a sound is plainly audible. So it's entirely enforceable, [00:56:31] and you have the ability to do that. It does provide an alternative means for enforcement, [00:56:36] and as the chief said, this is probably only going to be used in a complaint-driven scenario, [00:56:40] even though it could be used in other scenarios as a practical matter. [00:56:46] As a practical matter, it's probably only going to be used in a complaint situation where you have [00:56:51] someone, as the chief said, that lives several blocks away, and all the officer has to do [00:56:56] is they can go to that location several blocks away, and if they can still hear and detect that [00:57:01] sound, and they go back to the source, they say, yep, that's the same sound I'm hearing. [00:57:06] That's a winnable case, in my opinion. Deputy Mayor? [00:57:09] No, just a quick question. How does the chronic nuisance ordinance, does that partner with this [00:57:24] in any point? Yes, it would. Well, first of all, as Mr. House has suggested, this is a stair-stepped [00:57:32] fine situation. Just very briefly, I'll make this quick. The first time the offender gets a warning, [00:57:39] second time, I believe it's a Class 3 violation. The next time, it goes up a level in violation. [00:57:45] If we have to come back another day or later after a little period of time, we write another [00:57:52] citation. It will go up in fine amounts. Now, the, well, I'm trying to remember what your [00:58:00] question was. I just wanted to clarify that. The chronic nuisance. I'm sorry? If the chronic [00:58:03] nuisance partners with this. Oh, the chronic nuisance. The way the chronic nuisance is [00:58:06] written, the ordinance is written, is there's basically two prongs to it. Three or more [00:58:12] criminal violations at a location can qualify someone to be brought before the magistrate, [00:58:18] or three or more city ordinance violations can cause someone, or a business, or a homeowner, [00:58:27] I mean a landowner, to have to come in front of the magistrate. So, if there were three [00:58:33] violations like this, or more, that were documented violations, we could certainly [00:58:40] bring them in front of the magistrate and then put pressure, true pressure, on that property owner [00:58:46] to where they have to take corrective measures, which in this case would be, they have to come [00:58:51] back with a plan. And that plan has to be agreed upon. First of all, I have to run that through [00:58:55] the city manager to make it all start. But then that business would have to come back with a plan [00:59:00] of how they're going to correct that problem. And it has to be approved by the police department [00:59:05] to where we do it in collaboration. And then the other piece I wanted to just clarify [00:59:10] is that we are talking about music and noise coming from the downtown businesses. We are not [00:59:17] discussing special events that take place in Sims Park. They're specifically exempted. The city [00:59:23] permitted events are specifically exempted by this ordinance. Okay, thank you. I just [00:59:28] wanted to clarify that for folks who might listen. Chief, are there just habitual offenders of this? [00:59:37] Is it 10? Is it 30? Is it two? Two. No, there's about five. There's five. But two, not that we [00:59:47] don't get other noise complaints. No, I recognize we all got neighbors that every once in a while [00:59:53] have one of their blowout parties and we're not feeling good. And there's a whole series of... [01:00:00] I'm just saying that the information that's been shared and what we've talked about and [01:00:06] bass sounds and all that, and cart, all that, and just trying to clarify how many are in [01:00:17] the pool on a regular basis, and if it's the same ones, and I know that I'm just trying [01:00:24] to make sure I understand that. [01:00:25] I'd like to comment on that question. [01:00:27] I think it's the great question because it's those few places that are going to be affected [01:00:32] by this. [01:00:33] It's not this widespread problem citywide where you're going to have a bunch of city [01:00:39] folks in here telling you, wow, the police department is being too hard on me, I can't [01:00:43] do anything on my property. [01:00:45] That's not true. [01:00:46] There are certain things, certain ranges of what people can do to not interfere with their [01:00:50] neighbors. [01:00:51] We've got three or four to five places that just simply will not fix it. [01:00:56] Our cutoff time that I'm recommending is 11 o'clock. [01:01:00] At 11 o'clock on the noise problem, our gloves are going to be taken off. [01:01:04] We are going to deal with this if you give me this ordinance. [01:01:08] Thank you. [01:01:09] This is second reading the recommendation. [01:01:11] You actually have 40 decibel meters out there. [01:01:15] Right now, every supervisor has them, but I cannot have every time an officer gets a [01:01:22] complaint that they respond to, have the supervisor who may be dealing with a traffic crash up [01:01:26] on 19 or something else, get to them with a decimeter. [01:01:30] So I would need to have every person that works in patrol have one. [01:01:37] And I would, if that's the direction you went and you decided not to do this, we went in [01:01:41] that other direction, I would get those. [01:01:43] The recommendation from staff then is an 11 o'clock, modify what was read at first reading [01:01:48] to 11 o'clock. [01:01:51] Mr. Phillips. [01:01:56] By passing this, is there also the ability to put a revisit time frame on it? [01:02:07] It's not going to get sunsetted, but I mean somewhere by implementation, because obviously [01:02:15] you've expressed the need many times. [01:02:19] We rolled out the first one. [01:02:21] We seem to accomplish the high end range. [01:02:25] Now we got the basers, so we want to try to address that and give your officers and your [01:02:31] department the ability to police that and for quiet enjoyment of our residents. [01:02:41] My question is, in a way of giving you that ability to move that forward, to put in the [01:02:51] motion to have it revisited so that we have the ability to see how its implementation [01:02:58] is going, what the response has been, and if it's that point and we still get the people [01:03:05] that say you can't enforce it and you can't police it, then we as a council need to effectively [01:03:12] say all right, then we need to buy half of the department decimeters that read all levels, [01:03:21] which I think is really overkill, especially when you're talking about five folks or five [01:03:26] businesses that are disrupting peaceful enjoyment. [01:03:33] Let's ask the city attorney if it would be appropriate for someone to make a motion that [01:03:37] included for a report from staff back in, say, six months on implementation. [01:03:42] That's what I was going to suggest, is just to approve the ordinance with the change to [01:03:46] the 11 o'clock, but then as part of the motion, if you want to ask the city manager to report [01:03:52] back in six months what the status of the implementation has been, that would be appropriate. [01:03:58] Very good. [01:03:59] If I might ask a question. [01:04:02] That really could apply. [01:04:04] Revisiting an ordinance, we can revisit an ordinance whether we have that caveat in there [01:04:09] or not. [01:04:10] Is that correct? [01:04:11] Absolutely. [01:04:12] We can do an emergency at a time. [01:04:13] Yeah. [01:04:14] Well, in that case, I would move to approve the ordinance with the recommendation to alter [01:04:19] it to the 11 p.m. with the opportunity to revisit this in six months with the report [01:04:26] back on the effectiveness of it. [01:04:29] Second. [01:04:30] Do we have a motion and a second to the maker? [01:04:32] I think it's been said. [01:04:33] To the second. [01:04:34] No, I think it's, we need to implement and go. [01:04:39] Councilman Davis? [01:04:40] I'm approving this, but I would like the chief at least to go out and buy one so when, you [01:04:45] know, at some point we have that tool in our toolbox, not 40 of them or 20 of them, just [01:04:51] one. [01:04:52] You know? [01:04:53] You know? [01:04:54] We just... [01:04:55] I will get one to see how effective they are. [01:04:57] Yeah. [01:04:58] I'll get one to my midnight shift supervisor. [01:05:01] I'll get with Mr. House on it and find out if he has a recommendation. [01:05:03] Yeah, yeah. [01:05:04] I mean, if there's a tool out there, we should have it in our toolbox, you know? [01:05:07] That would answer any questions that you raised. [01:05:09] It would be, it's not a problem. [01:05:12] I will absolutely do that. [01:05:13] I plan to do it before you mention it. [01:05:15] Okay. [01:05:16] But one thing I will say, too, is that if this isn't working a month or two from now, [01:05:20] I won't wait six months. [01:05:21] I am not proud. [01:05:22] I will come back in and say, I was wrong. [01:05:24] I need to go in another direction with this because I just want to solve the problem. [01:05:28] We appreciate that, Chief. [01:05:29] Thank you. [01:05:30] Any further discussion? [01:05:31] Take your hearing aids out. [01:05:33] Hearing none. [01:05:34] Hearing none. [01:05:35] You'll pardon me. [01:05:36] Hearing none. [01:05:38] All those in favor, please signify by saying, I, I, I, and post like sign the what is not [01:05:44] a correct answer. [01:05:45] Oh, man. [01:05:46] Did I really think that this was going to be... [01:05:52] And you really said that, too.

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10. 9.a

    Alcoholic Beverage Special Event - Chasco Fiesta

    approved

    Council approved an alcoholic beverage special event permit for the Chasco Fiesta at two locations in Sims Park across multiple dates from March 24 through April 1, 2017. A representative from the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce requested council consideration to refrain from selling beer at location two during Friday night's Christian concert.

    • motion:Motion to approve the alcoholic beverage special event permit for Chasco Fiesta. (passed)

    📍Sims Park🏢Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce🏢Jefferson Starship👤Dan Sullivan#Chasco Fiesta#Christian concert night#Marine Band#Saturday street parade

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    [01:05:55] The next item is Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit for Chasco Fiesta. [01:06:01] This cannot possibly be coming up. [01:06:03] I could have sworn we just had Chasco Fiesta. [01:06:05] Mr. Mayor, it's that time of year again. [01:06:08] And we have several representatives in attendance this evening on behalf of the Chasco Fiesta. [01:06:15] Their specific request before you this evening is for alcoholic beverage sales in conjunction [01:06:22] with the event. [01:06:24] They are asking for alcohol sales on Friday, March 24th from 5 to 11, on Saturday, March [01:06:31] 25th from 1 to 11, on Sunday, March 26th from 1 to 9, and then the second weekend of the [01:06:38] event on Thursday, March 30th from 5 to 11, on Friday, March 31st also from 5 to 11, and [01:06:49] on Saturday, April 1st from 1 to 11. [01:06:54] The permit application has been reviewed by our special events team, and we are recommending [01:07:02] that the alcohol sales be approved for two locations in Sims Park in conjunction with [01:07:08] this year's Chasco Fiesta celebration. [01:07:10] Very good. [01:07:11] Any additional information you want us to know about? [01:07:16] I'm Dan Sullivan with the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce. [01:07:21] Basically we appreciate last year you guys extending the additional permit for us. [01:07:27] It did help us financially, and we're looking forward to a great year and hopefully a perfect [01:07:33] Saturday street parade weather. [01:07:36] We told the weather guy we want no rain. [01:07:38] I've got to tell you, this year's list of activities is stellar. [01:07:46] To get the Marine Band back and then for them to be able to go to Dade City the next day [01:07:51] really speaks well for Pasco. [01:07:53] The other things that are going on, the minor changes. [01:07:57] The only thing with the permit, and I'd ask for your consideration, is that on Friday [01:08:03] night during the Christian concert that you wouldn't sell beer out of location two, which [01:08:12] is next to the stage. [01:08:14] I understand if you tell me to go pound sand, and I understand that, and that's okay. [01:08:19] I just want to be on record as saying that it is Friday night. [01:08:24] You guys have made that very much a Christian concert night. [01:08:28] I'm not telling you that the park's there. [01:08:31] I'm just asking you to give it strong consideration that at location two, from the time you'd [01:08:37] start the music until your concert's over, and it's strictly a request. [01:08:42] It's not anything over and above that. [01:08:43] It's just strictly a request. [01:08:45] Thank you. [01:08:46] Open this up for public comment. [01:08:50] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:08:53] Move for approval. [01:08:54] Second. [01:08:55] We have a motion and a second. [01:08:56] To the mayor. [01:08:57] Bless you. [01:08:58] Thank you. [01:08:59] I hope we got great weather, that's all. [01:09:02] To the second. [01:09:03] Councilwoman. [01:09:04] No, great. [01:09:05] Yes, you're going to have great weather, absolutely. [01:09:08] It's my 39th wedding anniversary that night, so it's going to be gorgeous. [01:09:12] Thank you. [01:09:13] Thank you for having this celebration. [01:09:14] You're bad. [01:09:15] Deputy Mayor. [01:09:16] No, I think I'm looking forward to this one. [01:09:23] I'm anxious to have everybody come in and see New Port Richey and enjoy it for two weekends. [01:09:29] It's going to be interesting to see the country concert being flipped because of the way it [01:09:34] laid out, but I thought the transition was well. [01:09:38] I hear that there's an interesting list of items that Jefferson Starship has asked to [01:09:47] be provided in their dressing rooms, but I'm getting closer to that every day, so I don't [01:09:52] even want to cream a weed and all that other kind of thing, so that's all, Mr. Mayor. [01:09:58] I'm still amazed that you guys managed to somehow snag Jefferson Starship. [01:10:03] I think that's going to be a wonderful concert. [01:10:05] I will absolutely be sitting there enjoying it. [01:10:09] It's going to be a great nine days, and best of luck. [01:10:16] There's no further discussion. [01:10:17] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:10:19] Aye. [01:10:20] Opposed, the like sign. [01:10:21] The motion passes.

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11. 9.b

    WWTP Biosolids Hauling and Disposal Contract Extension

    approved

    Council approved a one-year extension of the biosolids hauling and disposal contract with Morrell Brothers at the existing rate of $44.72 per ton, avoiding rising market prices. The extension is projected to save approximately $82,000 over the year, with the county reimbursing 38-40% of costs as co-owner of the plant.

    • motion:Approve one-year extension of biosolids hauling and disposal contract with Morrell Brothers at $44.72 per ton. (passed)

    🏢Morrell Brothers🏢Pasco County👤Councilman Davis👤Mr. Rivera#WWTP Biosolids Hauling and Disposal Contract#Wastewater treatment plant operating budget

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    [01:10:25] Next item is wastewater treatment plant biosolids. [01:10:28] Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, in relationship to the operation of the wastewater treatment [01:10:36] plant, an annual amount of about 7,000 tons of biosolids is created, and it must be transported [01:10:48] and treated. [01:10:49] In that respect, Mr. Rivera has a recommendation for you that he'll be presenting. [01:10:55] The contract extension that's before you is a proposed one-year term. [01:11:00] It has the same conditions as the existing contract with Morrell Brothers. [01:11:07] This agreement was signed April 16, 2013. [01:11:12] The original contract had two initial years with one-year extension. [01:11:16] This is an additional extension. [01:11:19] The reasons for it are simply because the contractor has agreed to keep the current [01:11:23] charge of $44.72 per ton for disposal at the same rate. [01:11:30] Recently, the disposal sites in Florida have started closing down because of environmental [01:11:36] conditions, and so that has made the market unstable and has created inflated prices on [01:11:42] the disposal charges. [01:11:44] Currently, the county is paying $56.46 a ton. [01:11:51] Staff feels if we were to go out to bid one more time that our price would probably be [01:11:56] a little bit more than that. [01:11:58] Morrell Brothers is working in conjunction with Pasco County to open up a site to where [01:12:05] it could be used for disposal, and that should be opened up within the year. [01:12:12] The backup attachment memo from Morrell Brothers also states that, that they've already got [01:12:16] their permit, so they can proceed with that site. [01:12:21] If we remained with this and you approved it, we would have potential savings. [01:12:26] That number in the memo is wrong. [01:12:28] We have the potential savings to be around $82,000 for the year. [01:12:33] And so with that, we would ask that you approve this extension, and the money is budgeted [01:12:38] in the wastewater treatment plant's operating budget. [01:12:42] Open it up for public comment. [01:12:44] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:12:46] Move for approval. [01:12:47] Second. [01:12:48] We motion a second to the maker. [01:12:50] This agenda is just amazing tonight. [01:12:53] We've hit on so many things, and now we've got bio-hauling and disposal. [01:12:58] I'm telling you, we have hit almost everything. [01:13:03] But yeah, anything to save money is in the budget. [01:13:06] I appreciate your negotiations with Morrell. [01:13:10] They've been a fine vendor, a fine contractor for us for many, many years, and please express [01:13:16] our thanks for them providing such a consistent service to us. [01:13:22] Thank you. [01:13:23] To the second. [01:13:24] No, I just wanted to clarify. [01:13:25] So the $64,180 you said is not correct? [01:13:27] It's $80 something? [01:13:28] It should be around $82. [01:13:29] Okay. [01:13:30] And then at the bottom, under the fiscal impact, the county will reimburse the city 38% of [01:13:36] the total cost of services? [01:13:38] County owns part of the plant, 40% of it. [01:13:41] And so anything that comes out of that budget, the county is actually participating at the [01:13:46] end of the year. [01:13:47] They do what we would call a true-up. [01:13:48] Great. [01:13:49] Thank you. [01:13:50] Thank you. [01:13:51] Councilman Davis. [01:13:52] Just in jest, can we use it in driveways? [01:13:53] You guys are terrible. [01:13:54] You're the one that said we're going through all different things tonight. [01:13:55] Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying, aye.

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12. 9.c

    Sims Park Shelter Installations - Consideration for Approval Amendment No. 1 Agreement Hennessy Construction Services

    tabled

    Council considered Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Hennessy Construction Services for installation of two additional shade structures at Sims Park (phase two), not to exceed $151,572, with Landscape Structures Inc. providing the structures at the original price and also retreating the existing defective powder-coated beams. An initial motion to approve failed 2-2; council then voted to reconsider, and ultimately tabled the item to the next meeting to allow staff to present a layout/visual and explore alternative shade options with Kimberly Horn.

    • motion:Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 with Hennessy Construction Services for two additional shade structures at Sims Park, not to exceed $151,572. (failed)2–2
    • motion:Motion to reconsider the prior failed vote on the shade structure amendment. (passed)
    • motion:Motion to table the item to the next city council meeting to allow a visual presentation of the layout and exploration of alternative shade options. (passed)

    📍6448 River Road📍Sims Park🏢CHASCO🏢Hennessy Construction Services🏢Kimberly Horn🏢Landscape Structures Incorporated👤Alfred Renato👤Councilman Chopper👤Deputy Mayor Phillips👤Elaine👤Kim Leehorn👤Mayor👤Mr. Davis👤Mr. Strocki👤Ms. Manns👤Ms. Tabella-Thomas👤Robert Rivera#$10,000 owner contingency#Amendment No. 1 - Hennessy Construction Services Agreement#Powder coating defect warranty issue#Shade structure project - $151,572 not-to-exceed#Sims Park Phase Two Improvements

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    [01:14:12] Opposed? [01:14:13] Like sign. [01:14:14] I can hardly wait to hear what you guys come up with for this next one. [01:14:18] Sims Park Shelter Installation. [01:14:20] Miss Manns. [01:14:21] Yes, sir. [01:14:22] Mr. Mayor. [01:14:23] As part of the phase two improvements contemplated for Sims Park, it has been suggested that [01:14:32] two additional shade structures be established. [01:14:38] In that respect, discussions ensued with the company, Landscape Structures Incorporated, [01:14:47] had installed the first two structures so that they would be of a similar nature. [01:14:53] In that respect, Landscape Structures Incorporated has committed to [01:15:00] providing the shade structures at the same price as were the original shade [01:15:06] structures. Mr. Rivera and his staff has been working with them in that respect [01:15:14] to button up the details related to the installation. As I'm sure you'll recall, I [01:15:24] reported to you earlier this year that there was a powder coating defect in the [01:15:30] existing shade structures, and so in that respect, Robert has orchestrated a plan [01:15:36] where they will come down, the new ones will go up in their place, the beams will [01:15:45] be taken back to the factory and retreated and brought back to the site [01:15:49] and established in the new locations. And it is a benefit to the city to work [01:15:57] with Hennessey Construction Services as we did on the first phase of the project. [01:16:02] They have agreed to do that and the concrete foundations for an amount not [01:16:09] to exceed $151,572 and that includes a contingency amount to the [01:16:18] owner in the amount of $10,000. Robert, is there anything that I forgot to mention? [01:16:23] Well, I wanted to say that in our discussions also that Hennessey agreed [01:16:29] to put a 5% overhead and profit for their oversight and that amounts out of [01:16:35] that $151,000 basically. They're charging us $3,484 for construction oversight and [01:16:44] not only is it the oversight, but these are custom-made structures and so by [01:16:49] using Hennessey, number one, they are familiar with the systems and we also [01:16:55] have them to go to in case we have a warranty problem like we did have here. [01:17:01] The reason why the manufacturer agreed to the same price obviously was because [01:17:06] he does business with Hennessey and then of course Hennessey was responsible for [01:17:11] the warranty work if the manufacturer didn't step up. [01:17:15] And so we feel like the $3,484 out of that price is relatively a steal to be [01:17:23] able to have another contractor on board that basically could back up and pay for [01:17:31] whatever needed to be paid for if we ended up having another warranty issue. [01:17:36] Thank you. May I presume that this will not have a negative impact on CHASCO? [01:17:40] No, sir. What we will do is actually if you give us the approval, I think they [01:17:44] have six to eight weeks manufactured time and then of course we've got with [01:17:48] Elaine to look at the special event calendar and basically what we would do [01:17:54] is we would find an opening. We would go in there and go ahead and take a look at those two structures and then the park would be just like it is now. [01:18:04] Once the other structures said that they were ready, we would already have the [01:18:09] foundations put in. You'd have barricade fencing around any areas that were [01:18:13] disturbed and then the contractor would be able to set those things up. And one [01:18:18] of the good things about it is the manufacturer is actually assembling them so it's not [01:18:24] their first rodeo. There's no learning curve, so if we're under time [01:18:28] constraints, we have a contractor that's familiar with it and he can get in and [01:18:33] accomplish it. Thank you. Open this up for public comment. Come on down. [01:18:42] Name and address for the record, please. Alfred Renato, 6448 River Road. So what I [01:18:49] understand will be some extra shelters put in the park, correct? That is correct. [01:18:54] So shade structures. Before those structures are placed, would it be [01:19:00] advantageous to get some feedback from people who put on events so that those [01:19:05] structures are not put in a place that would alter the events? Because [01:19:10] case in point, you have some trees that just planted that are dead and they're [01:19:14] right in the way where their sirtoma tent is going to go up and so we've got [01:19:17] to jockey around the tent. So before you put those structures, perhaps ask some [01:19:22] people who put events on what would be a good place to or a place where you don't [01:19:25] want to put them. These are going to be inside the concert circle. Okay. Wrapping [01:19:30] around where the two existing ones are. They just wrap further up towards the [01:19:35] stage. Okay. That would be out of the way then. It's out of the way. Very good. [01:19:38] Thank you. Thank you. Good question though. Anyone else? Seeing none, bring it [01:19:43] back to council. We have a motion. I'll second that. I have a question. To the [01:19:50] maker. Are you, Rob, are you confident in this powder coating? I, and the reason I [01:19:58] ask is obviously it's failed. There is a longevity issue with powder [01:20:04] coating as opposed to other applications. I know you've got backup here. You've [01:20:12] expressed that with the vendor as well as the contractor. I just want to know [01:20:20] how they're going to police it moving forward so that we make sure that we [01:20:26] keep them on point with the quality and I appreciate them coming back and [01:20:33] pricing and all that. But at the end of the day, if five years down the road [01:20:37] we've got a failure with power with the powder coating, I just want to make sure [01:20:40] that we've got the right warranties or right information in place so [01:20:46] that we can take care of it because nothing looks worse than a faded element [01:20:52] in our park. I have a discussion with Hennessey which we've had a long [01:20:58] relationship with now. The manufacturer comes highly recommended. There hasn't [01:21:05] been any complaints that we know of that Hennessey has expressed to us with that [01:21:10] manufacturer and the manufacturer comes with a high recommendation. So we feel [01:21:16] like this is probably an isolated incident and the manufacturer could not [01:21:23] step up quick enough to be able to... Anything else? Yes, thank you. I would [01:21:33] like to have seen a picture of the park, the reality picture with these in [01:21:40] there. Do you know what I'm saying? In my mind's eye, it seems that the east [01:21:48] and west side, those things, it just seems like they'll encroach too far [01:21:54] into the circle. Well, I think we can get that concept drawing for you or [01:22:00] either the regular drawing for you. I think we already had that and I think [01:22:03] we had some in phase one when we were going to make this. Yes, yeah. I've got something on page 130 that was early and I mean you could always, if you felt like it wasn't [01:22:13] going to be, you could actually snug it up closer on both sides. It just makes a [01:22:19] longer element. I mean, if you want somebody to spot it before you put your footers in. [01:22:24] That's what the architect, Kim Leehorn, did with Ms. Mann's to make sure that [01:22:31] that footprint would be where it needed to be, especially with the other screen [01:22:34] coming into play. I brought my show-and-tell in tonight and I'm not [01:22:46] very good. I don't think I ever passed art or crafts or whatever, so I'm going [01:22:50] to ask you to do something here. [01:23:04] I made this presentation back when Kim Leehorn was doing the park. I have an [01:23:12] excellent suggestion. I made a profit today. I want, yeah, I would like you to take the [01:23:17] penny and just set it down in front of here. Stand up and then hold this above it, [01:23:23] above it, like this, and then just look to the left and look to the right to see [01:23:27] the penny. Please. No, I mean, I want you, you know, to stand up, stand up and lean [01:23:33] to the left and lean to the right and see how far you have to lean to the left [01:23:36] and lean to the right to see. Maybe about four or six inches off the thing. [01:23:40] Four to six inches off, you know, and why I say this is because building these [01:23:47] things, and this is what I presented back when we first thought, when they [01:23:51] first talked about this, the whole idea behind these shelters was to try to give [01:23:58] give some shade to inside the circle so that, you know, events wouldn't, everybody [01:24:04] wouldn't be on the circle or outside the circle because it's too hot. You know, so [01:24:08] wrapping these around, this is the Sun. Your eyes were the Sun and this was [01:24:14] the shade structure and how far to see underneath and how quickly the Sun is [01:24:19] underneath this shade structure. You know, I mean, the Sun for all but about three [01:24:23] hours, maybe exaggerate, say four, let's say ten to two, you know, the Sun is [01:24:29] actually above this. The rest of the time it's off and you're not even [01:24:33] underneath the shelter, you know, as far as trying to get the Sun. Do you [01:24:37] understand what I'm saying? Do you see what I'm saying? Because the Sun shoots [01:24:41] through here, the Sun shoots through here, and in this shadow that you've got, you [01:24:45] know, it's going to move, you know, and so we're not, we're building structures that, [01:24:49] you know, people might want to be in the shade, you know, and they're not even [01:24:53] underneath this shelter because of the angle of the Sun, except for these four [01:24:57] hours, maybe ten to two, somewhere that exaggerates. So what I suggested back [01:25:02] then, and I'm gonna, I'm gonna bring it up now because I think down the road we're [01:25:06] gonna end up with the same type of thing. This, this is the South Side Circle [01:25:11] on this end here. If we had these type of things that were portable and put it [01:25:16] like this, and they ran up to a pole in the center, this would be a cloth [01:25:19] material, some kind of, you know, shade type material that we would put [01:25:24] up when we need it. Then the Sun's coming through here, it's protecting not only [01:25:28] right below this part, but even up towards the stage, you know, we'd have [01:25:33] these things, and they would be mounted, oh, say, you know, this center pole might [01:25:37] be 30, 35 feet in the air. This, this right here only might be 20, 25 feet in the air, [01:25:42] and these things would roll back onto rollers, and you can, and the two [01:25:45] structures we have now, they can sit right in front of those two structures [01:25:48] and go up, and we could, we could put shade to this whole park for $150,000, I [01:25:53] think we probably could do it, you know, with a pole, these things would roll back [01:25:57] up, and only when we needed them for events, you know, we'd be doing it, [01:26:03] does this make sense to you? I mean, does anybody have questions on what this is? [01:26:07] No, I'm following, I think actually when we first started talking about the park, [01:26:11] and the, the issue was that center dome, that we did talk about some type of a [01:26:16] sailcloth, similar to what we have at the rec center, and I know that there was one [01:26:21] iteration where the, this rolling thing, or whatever it was, a shade structure, was [01:26:26] going to cover the center of the park, and I think it was one time when our, the [01:26:33] gentleman was here, that I, when we put these up and said, well that looks great, [01:26:37] but really that center part of the park is what, you know, is what really needs [01:26:44] the shade. I think some of the issues that came up were with sound event, with [01:27:02] special events, that whatever goes in that center section, and Elaine, I'm not [01:27:07] sure if you remember that, will remember, but there was some question as to the [01:27:13] interference with sound, because most of the events have their sound, you know, [01:27:19] somewhere in there, in that area. So, you know, I don't know that the questions [01:27:24] were answered, but I think that that was one of the things that [01:27:28] came up, but I think that... Thank you, Councilman. I like the existing structures [01:27:50] personally, and I understand what you're saying about the sun moving, I [01:27:56] tend to move under it as it moves, but the two that we've got have been [01:28:02] incredibly popular, and I think two more would go a long way towards making it [01:28:08] habitable for any time when we've got daytime events, particularly in the [01:28:13] warmer months. The only way that I would consider it, obviously, we're at this [01:28:18] point to do this. Mr. Manz, if you'd look at that, because obviously the [01:28:22] only thing that you could, if you ended up putting the magic pole in [01:28:28] the middle of the park with your shade elements, or being able to do that, we [01:28:33] could have our architect, engineers, whatever, look at that element, but it [01:28:40] might have multiple purposes, because obviously the major thing about the park [01:28:45] that I would like to see long-term, especially in that center [01:28:49] location, is the ability to put up some kind of a huge Christmas tree for the [01:28:54] Christmas tree time. So if you can co-mingle or tie those in together, [01:29:00] that's fine. You know, right now it was about trying to get more people to stay. [01:29:06] We had these, and then we can add, we can see what other elements we need to add. [01:29:11] We knew this park was going to be a progressive process. It was [01:29:17] going to be something that was going to continue to do. There's just certain [01:29:22] times of the year that nobody's going to want to be in the middle of the park. [01:29:25] I'm sorry. It's not going to happen. And it is worth taking a look at, as we look at [01:29:32] further shading in the park. We have a motion and a second on the floor to [01:29:36] approve the addition of these two additional shade structures. There's no [01:29:42] further discussion. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [01:29:46] Opposed, like sign. Aye. Motion fails on a tie vote. If I could interject, there is a [01:30:00] I believe it is a business up on US Highway 19 that utilizes a similar shade structure [01:30:09] that is used at the rec center that I think when we were first talking about shade in [01:30:19] the park that I had suggested to our folks because I think that although the structures [01:30:26] that we have are adequate for the purpose, truly the solution for shade is not being [01:30:37] addressed and I think that there might be another solution. [01:30:41] I think I'd like to revisit it, especially if it's not interfering with or it's not going [01:30:47] to impact. [01:30:48] We have to wait for a time when we're not having an event. [01:30:52] I think that would probably be sometime after April. [01:30:58] My concern about this is we have now thrown this entire process off until probably next [01:31:04] spring at the earliest to completely re-engineer and redesign this thing by losing two shade [01:31:10] structures that are desperately needed. [01:31:13] Under the circumstances... [01:31:14] Mayor, we've gotten pretty good at that. [01:31:18] We've perfected that skill in the last two years. [01:31:21] We've perfected the skill of getting to a certain point and then completely stopping [01:31:27] it and moving to something else. [01:31:29] If Ms. Tabella-Thomas wants the person on 19, then I would recommend that you talk to [01:31:34] the company down in Tarpon Springs that's off of Van Clote Road. [01:31:38] They also do shade structures, some cantilevered or whatever, because if I'm going to look [01:31:43] at something, I'm looking at everything. [01:31:46] The one that I have on my back porch is a cantilevered one that takes the sun and the [01:31:51] shade off. [01:31:52] If we're going to open this Pandora's box one more time, then let's do it all the way [01:31:57] down. [01:31:58] I am getting tired of spending good engineering and architectural dollars to get to this point. [01:32:05] I'm sure that the vote might have been different if we'd had a full council, which is fine, [01:32:12] but at the same token, we've gotten very good at stopping in midstream and just sitting [01:32:17] around and asking for something else and something else. [01:32:21] Ultimately, it winds up costing us a lot more money. [01:32:23] A couple hundred thousand dollars. [01:32:27] If I may clarify, I was not suggesting that we contact another company. [01:32:31] I was suggesting that there was another structure like this on 19. [01:32:35] I would like to continue to work with Kimberly Horn and I'd like to find out if there's something [01:32:39] that can be adapted for that. [01:32:42] You just voted to kill this project. [01:32:46] Well, that vote, we can certainly come back to another vote. [01:32:51] What I'd like to see is, okay, this structure, as was just defined tonight, when I seconded [01:33:01] it, I said I want it for the discussion purposes. [01:33:08] Perhaps we can bring this back if you're thinking that this vote will change if Mr. Strocki [01:33:13] was here, but my thought was that if we can discuss this with Kimberly Horn, if there's [01:33:20] another option other than this particular structure that would go on the outside of [01:33:25] the building. [01:33:26] I am in full agreement with Deputy Mayor Phillips. [01:33:28] I think we are kicking this can way down the road and it's going to wind up costing us [01:33:33] far more than it would to have done what was recommended to us tonight. [01:33:40] That is what it is. [01:33:41] The vote is two to two to kill the project. [01:33:46] Mr. Mayor, may I allow Mr. Rivera to have a few words? [01:33:51] Thank you. [01:33:52] I just want to say that, you know, during this process, the architect took into account [01:33:58] the angles with the proposed four shelters in the beginning of phase one with the idea [01:34:06] that council reviewed the project and agreed that in the end that there would be four shade [01:34:15] structures and they would all be the same types to where it would fit in symmetrically [01:34:22] in that circle with the trees behind it. [01:34:25] Now, I do agree that if you wanted to look at some additional shade structure that it [01:34:32] would be appropriate for the center portion that's open, but what the architect was trying [01:34:39] to address was the perimeter of that circle shape and to try to get it symmetrically placed [01:34:47] and with the video screens that council had approved, the shelters were taken into consideration [01:34:53] to kind of even that out with the anticipation that there would always be additional shade [01:34:59] as we went along, that phase one and two wasn't necessarily it. [01:35:05] And so I think what would happen here is, and it's just my opinion, I think that maybe [01:35:11] you've tied yourself in to finishing that with the additional two because we've already [01:35:18] installed those first two and if you were to keep your vote the way it is, then I think [01:35:29] we would be going back to the same thing that we did with the rec center and with phase [01:35:34] one as far as inflated costs. [01:35:38] Concrete costs are going up daily. [01:35:41] We've got this thing locked in now at that price and I believe it's a good price. [01:35:48] Your freight and a lot of your mobilization charges are based upon taking to account that [01:35:55] we have warranty work that the contractor's got to do and so he's able to get in there [01:36:04] and utilize some of the same, like with contract oversight, we've got Hennessy that's at the [01:36:12] same time going to be overseeing the rec center to where they can use their same project manager [01:36:18] to come over and oversee that so you're technically getting a free construction services to over [01:36:25] see the whole thing and to address Councilman Chopper, $150,000 is not a lot. [01:36:35] If you start looking at something like that and you want to go above and beyond the commercial [01:36:40] grade because you want something to last of that nature 30 years and you take into account [01:36:47] your wind loads and all of the design criteria that come along with those structures, $150,000 [01:36:54] is not going to go very far. [01:36:56] So I would take all of those items into consideration if I was voting. [01:37:07] So are we able to come back to the discussion and make another, what's the word I'm looking [01:37:18] for? [01:37:19] You can certainly entertain another motion tonight or you can bring it back next meeting [01:37:23] when you have a full council or you anticipate you have a full council. [01:37:28] Well similar to what we did with the sound ordinance, if we're able to, if I could make [01:37:34] a motion for us to approve the structures as presented where we are able to see it in [01:37:46] real time, in the real picture and revisit the center part with Kimberly Horne for additional [01:38:01] shading in that center part. [01:38:03] I'm going to need assistance on Robert's rules, do we need a motion to reconsider the previous [01:38:08] motion? [01:38:09] Yes, technically strictly following Robert's rules you would ask for a motion to reconsider. [01:38:15] And I believe that has to be done by one of the people who voted to kill it. [01:38:21] So if I can make a motion to revisit, reconsider, is it made as it had been presented? [01:38:33] By reconsidering you're just going to bring it back up for discussion and then another [01:38:36] motion to approve or deny it can be proffered. [01:38:41] So if I may, I may make a motion to revisit the, reconsider. [01:38:47] Do we have a second? [01:38:48] I have a motion. [01:38:49] Do we have a second? [01:38:51] Is that debatable? [01:38:52] Sir? [01:38:53] Yes, it is actually. [01:38:54] It is, to the maker. [01:38:55] What do you mean is it debatable? [01:38:58] Do you have anything to say about it? [01:39:01] I'm sorry, well I'd like to, are we just, just to bring it back up to talk about it? [01:39:09] Yes, no, I just want to bring it back to talk about it, yes. [01:39:12] To the second? [01:39:13] No. [01:39:14] Mr. Davis? [01:39:15] No. [01:39:16] Likewise. [01:39:17] No further discussion, all those in favor of the motion to reconsider, please signify [01:39:21] by saying aye. [01:39:22] Aye. [01:39:23] Opposed? [01:39:24] Like sign? [01:39:25] Aye. [01:39:26] Motion to reconsider passes. [01:39:27] I think at this point it might be appropriate to entertain a motion to table this until [01:39:36] the next meeting. [01:39:42] Well I was going to. [01:39:43] It's your pleasure. [01:39:44] No, I can, I'll bring it back right now. [01:39:47] I'd like to bring back a motion that we consider the structures as presented. [01:39:57] If we can see it in a, if we can see it in a true picture, just for our consideration, [01:40:08] but that we're making the motion this evening to accept it as presented. [01:40:15] Do we have copies of the layout that shows what this thing would look like with all of [01:40:22] the structures? [01:40:24] I do, but I don't have it at my fingertips and I could be prepared to have a presentation [01:40:30] on it at your next city council meeting. [01:40:31] That would be fine. [01:40:32] The backup. [01:40:33] That's the last we have. [01:40:34] It's the last page behind the specifications. [01:40:35] Is it this one? [01:40:36] You can see the layout. [01:40:37] No, ma'am. [01:40:38] It's a couple more. [01:40:39] The next one? [01:40:40] Yeah. [01:40:41] You can see where the stage is. [01:40:42] The drawing? [01:40:43] Right. [01:40:44] Yes, ma'am. [01:40:45] Yeah. [01:40:46] We certainly could provide something. [01:40:47] Yeah. [01:40:48] So my request is not to... [01:40:49] Well, I'm not suggesting that we... [01:40:50] So if we are interested in making a motion that we consider the structures as presented, [01:40:51] but that we're making the motion this evening to accept it as presented. [01:40:52] Do we have copies of the layout? [01:40:53] I do, but I don't have it at my fingertips and I could be prepared to have a presentation [01:40:54] on it at your next city council meeting. [01:40:55] Do we have copies of the layout? [01:40:56] No, ma'am. [01:40:57] It's a couple more. [01:40:58] The next one? [01:40:59] Yeah. [01:41:00] I... [01:41:01] You can see where the stage is. [01:41:02] The drawing? [01:41:03] Right. [01:41:04] Yes, ma'am. [01:41:05] Yeah. [01:41:06] We certainly could provide something. [01:41:07] Yeah. [01:41:09] Well, I'm not suggesting that we... [01:41:12] So if we are in the discussion phase right now, I would like to see that. [01:41:17] I'm not saying that my vote is contingent on whether we... [01:41:20] But I would like to see it in real time in the park. [01:41:25] I'm not sure what you're proposing. [01:41:30] Are you moving to approve this item? [01:41:32] I'm moving to approve the structures as presented. [01:41:36] I would like to have Kimberly Horns make a suggestion to the remainder of that interior [01:41:42] portion. [01:41:43] I would like to see that and if we could see it in a real picture. [01:41:49] That's something that can be done consistent with the approval of this. [01:41:53] That's not going to interfere with the approval of this item, right? [01:41:56] No. [01:41:57] The way I'm understanding it... [01:41:58] It's an approval with a contingent. [01:41:59] What are we going to add on? [01:42:03] What you're asking is, can I supply you with a drawing that shows real time that has the [01:42:10] center of the park shaded in conjunction with all four of these shades? [01:42:15] Correct. [01:42:16] Correct? [01:42:17] Yeah. [01:42:18] Yes. [01:42:19] This will be approved and go forward? [01:42:20] Mm-hmm. [01:42:21] That's your motion? [01:42:22] Yes. [01:42:23] Okay. [01:42:24] Second. [01:42:25] Second. [01:42:26] To the maker, any further discussion? [01:42:27] No. [01:42:28] To the second? [01:42:29] No. [01:42:30] Mr. Davis. [01:42:31] I would like to see the project move forward in the idea that was originally brought forth [01:42:41] a couple years ago was to shade that inner circle and I don't think this completely does [01:42:47] that. [01:42:48] Thank you. [01:42:49] I'm comfortable with the proposal to approve two additional structures. [01:42:55] The original plan, well, the first plan was to come up with some sort of tent over the [01:43:00] whole thing and then the next was six shade structures and we dropped it down to two [01:43:06] with the thought of adding two more down the road and I think the two are going to be real [01:43:10] adequate. [01:43:12] If we need to add some shade in the center, then that's a whole other issue and I do agree [01:43:20] with Councilman Davis. [01:43:21] There are times of the year when being able to put a sail up there would be really nice. [01:43:28] That being said, if there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying [01:43:32] aye. [01:43:33] Aye. [01:43:34] Opposed, live sign. [01:43:35] Aye. [01:43:36] Motion passes three to one. [01:43:38] Next is request to auction surplus vehicles. [01:43:43] Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, the request before you this evening covers two pickup [01:43:48] trucks, 20 passenger vehicles and one motorcycle that were at some point in the past year either [01:43:56] impounded or seized by the City's Police Department and ultimately forfeited by the [01:44:02] owners. [01:44:03] The Police Department has received clear title on these vehicles and we are asking your permission [01:44:11] to auction the items using the services of the public group which we have worked with

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13. 9.d

    Request to Auction Surplus Vehicles

    approved

    Council approved the auction of a second batch of surplus city vehicles, including a 1977 International truck. The Mayor requested the related revenue line item be highlighted in upcoming financials, and staff noted the auctions have helped clear storage space behind the police department.

    • motion:Approve the request to auction surplus vehicles. (passed)

    👤Councilman Davis👤Ms. Feast👤Ms. Manns#1977 International truck#surplus vehicle auction

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    [01:44:19] in the past and had a very favorable experience. [01:44:23] Open this up for public comment. [01:44:26] Seeing no one, come forward and bring it back to Council. [01:44:28] Move for approval. [01:44:29] Second. [01:44:30] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [01:44:31] Is this the second go-round of an auction, Chief? [01:44:37] This is another batch of vehicles, yes, sir. [01:44:40] And if you could communicate it to Ms. Manns and then to Ms. Feast, I'd like to see that [01:44:48] line item highlighted in our next financials because I know we've made allocations for [01:44:54] the storage and as a revenue line and what we thought that... [01:45:00] of selling these vehicles was going to mean to the overall operations of the police departments. [01:45:06] I just want to make sure we highlight it. [01:45:08] Thank you. To the second. [01:45:10] Does this clear out that area that's behind the police department or is there still another? [01:45:16] It has made a significant difference and we're not done. [01:45:19] The city attorney and I are working on another proposal to come back to you with another time. [01:45:24] But we've made some room in that area. [01:45:26] We can drive around the parking lot now. [01:45:28] Excellent. Thank you. [01:45:29] For the benefit of anybody in the room or watching on the air, [01:45:32] if you're into really, really old trucks, there's a 1977 International on the list. [01:45:41] Councilman Davis. [01:45:42] Nothing. [01:45:43] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:45:46] Aye. [01:45:47] Opposed, the like sign. [01:45:48] Motion passes. [01:45:49] Next is an alcoholic beverage special event for Fitzgerald's. [01:45:54] Mr. Mayor, this special event permit is to cover the annual Fitzgerald St. Patrick's Day celebration. [01:46:05] Apparently they celebrate on three days. [01:46:08] And the first date is March 15th, at which time they are asking to sell beer and wine on Railroad Square from 3 p.m. [01:46:19] to 11 p.m. on Thursday, March 16th, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. [01:46:25] And then again on Friday, March 17th, from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. [01:46:33] The application was reviewed by our team, [01:46:39] and the recommendation is that you approve their permit for the alcohol sales. [01:46:45] Thank you. [01:46:46] Open it up for public comment. [01:46:48] Is the applicant in the audience? [01:46:50] No, they are not in attendance this evening, Mr. Mayor. [01:46:53] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:46:55] Move for approval. [01:46:57] Second. [01:46:58] Motion is seconded to the maker. [01:46:59] They were here last year, and there was no problems. [01:47:02] That's the third year that we've done this, [01:47:05] and they're bringing back some of the same entertainment that they've had over the last couple of years. [01:47:14] It just happens that St. Paddy's fall on Friday this year, as opposed to middle of the week last year. [01:47:22] So I look forward to utilizing Railroad Square in the manner in which it was designed for. [01:47:28] Very good. [01:47:29] Councilwoman? [01:47:30] Well, now it's unfortunate that we don't have a chaplain on staff [01:47:34] that could make a dispensation for the corned beef cabbage eaters on Friday night. [01:47:39] Well, I was just going to say Rose's Bistro is having a St. Paddy's Day special that Friday night of corned beef and cabbage, [01:47:45] and I've already RSVP'd for my wife and I. [01:47:48] We sat on their patio last year on St. Paddy's Day, [01:47:53] and we watched some really interestingly costumed individuals walking down Railroad Square. [01:48:00] It's great for the entertainment value just to go and watch. [01:48:05] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:48:08] Aye. [01:48:09] Opposed? [01:48:10] Like sign. [01:48:11] Motion passes. [01:48:12] Next is a three-minute report from the Fire Department. [01:48:17] Thank you. [01:48:18] Since January 1st, the Fire Department has responded on 825 emergency calls, [01:48:24] completed 154 fire safety inspections, 9 BTRs, and over 1,400 training hours, [01:48:32] and numerous station tours playing an active role during Fire Prevention Week [01:48:37] and other times for school children here in the city. [01:48:42] We recently received a certificate from the State Fire Marshal's Office congratulating us for being 100 percent compliant [01:48:50] with NIFRS and FFIRS reporting systems, [01:48:54] and I had the privilege of speaking to three different classes at Gulf Middle School [01:48:59] during the Great American Teach-In Week, which was a great honor and I had a good time doing that. [01:49:05] We recently completed an ISO process, which was very timely.

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    Alcoholic Beverage Special Event - Fitzgerald's St. Patrick's Day

    Transcript segment does not actually cover the Fitzgerald's St. Patrick's Day alcoholic beverage special event item; instead it contains the Fire Chief's department report (software upgrades, grants, retirements) and council communications/reports, ending with a motion to adjourn.

    • motion:Motion to adjourn the meeting. (passed)

    🏢Firefighters Union🏢Hacienda👤Councilman Davis👤Robert👤Sean Pip Andrews👤Tim Exline#AFG grant for SCBA replacement#Bulletproof vests and helmets grant#CAD system for Police and Fire Department#Lincoln Crosswalk#Main Street Landing#Movie in the Park (Storks)#ZOL fire and EMS reporting software upgrade

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    [01:49:11] We are awaiting the official results, and we'll keep you posted on that. [01:49:18] We recently also worked in conjunction with the IT Department, [01:49:23] trying to implement our new fire and EMS reporting software upgrade to ZOL. [01:49:29] We have a go-live date at the end of March, and that has been ongoing for probably the past year, [01:49:36] and training is still ongoing as well. [01:49:40] The new CAD system for the Police and Fire Department was implemented in January, [01:49:45] and that's going well so far thanks to the IT Department, [01:49:49] and we are awaiting our radio upgrades from the county in the near future. [01:49:54] We have submitted recently two grants. [01:49:57] One is an AFG grant for SEBA replacement, [01:50:01] and the second is a grant for bulletproof vests and helmets for our staff to wear [01:50:06] during active shooter events or unstable incidents. [01:50:11] Contract negotiations, as you well know, are ongoing with the Firefighters Union, [01:50:17] and we had two retirements in high staff positions of District Chief Sean Pip Andrews [01:50:25] after 10 years of service and Assistant Chief Tim Exline after 30 years of service. [01:50:31] That concludes my report. [01:50:33] Thank you. Any questions for the Chief? [01:50:35] Sorry I wasn't able to make Mr. Exline's retirement party yet. [01:50:41] It just doesn't seem like there's enough hours in the day, but I just wanted to, [01:50:45] if you do have the opportunity, express my sincere thanks for all of his service. [01:50:51] I'm due to have lunch with him later this week, and I'll express that to Mr. Deputy Mayor. [01:50:55] Thanks. [01:50:57] Now we come to Communications and Reports. [01:50:59] Councilman Davis. [01:51:01] I have nothing. Thank you. [01:51:02] Deputy Mayor. [01:51:03] I'm good. [01:51:04] Councilwoman. [01:51:05] No, thank you. [01:51:06] Just a couple of quick items. [01:51:09] Main Street Landing, I was pleased to see construction stuff is going on there. [01:51:13] It's really nice. [01:51:15] The Lincoln Crosswalk was flashing, and I understand it will be flashing again on a permanent basis. [01:51:21] Real quick, it's amazing. [01:51:24] The city residents took to the flashing light, [01:51:30] and then when Robert pulled out the temporary power going to it, [01:51:35] they came into my office to tell me the thing had already broken. [01:51:41] This Saturday is the Hacienda open house and tours, [01:51:45] and they're going to have antique golf clubs and antique cars. [01:51:50] I'm not much for golf, but seeing some wooden golf clubs would be pretty cool, [01:51:53] and you can always get me to check out classic cars. [01:51:57] Pretty good about that. [01:51:59] Elaine's got a movie in the park. [01:52:01] It's something about birds. [01:52:03] Storks. [01:52:04] Storks, okay. [01:52:05] It's not the Alfred Hitchcock one. [01:52:06] It's a different one, but it should be good. [01:52:09] Last month they had probably 600 or 700 people there, [01:52:13] and if the weather holds out this Saturday, they'll probably even have more. [01:52:18] So exciting times in New Port Richey. [01:52:21] With that, I'd entertain a motion to adjourn. [01:52:24] Move to adjourn. [01:52:25] Thank you.

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    Three Minute Report: Fire Department

    Three minute departmental report from the Fire Department.

    #Fire Department
16. 10Communications
17. 11Adjournment