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

   Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.

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   [00:00:15] Thank you. If I could ask you to all stand and join me in the Pledge of [00:00:19] Allegiance and remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our

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   Moment of Silence

   A moment of silence was observed for service men and women at home and abroad.

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   [00:00:22] service men and women at home and abroad. [00:00:30] Thank you. You may be seated.

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   Approval of March 21, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

   approved

   Council approved the minutes from the March 21, 2017 regular meeting.

   • motion:Motion to approve the March 21, 2017 regular meeting minutes. (passed)

   #March 21, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

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   [00:00:48] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the March 21st regular meeting [00:00:52] minutes. Move for approval. Second. Motion and second. All those in favor please [00:00:57] signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Like sign. Motion passes. Next we have some

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   Proclamation - Donate Life Month

   approved

   Mayor Rob Marlowe read a proclamation declaring April as Donate Life Month in the City of New Port Richey, encouraging citizens to register as organ and tissue donors. Renee Dorette accepted the proclamation on behalf of Donate Life Florida and LifeLink, sharing her personal story as a donor daughter.

   • direction:Mayor proclaimed April as Donate Life Month in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)

   🏢Donate Life Florida🏢LifeLink👤Renee Dorette👤Rob Marlowe#Donate Life Month#www.donatelifeflorida.org

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   [00:01:06] proclamations. Do we have somebody here for the donate life proclamation? Yes we do Mr. Mayor. [00:01:13] Meet me at the podium please. [00:01:27] Whereas one of the most meaningful gifts that a human being can bestow upon [00:01:35] another is the gift of life and whereas more than 28,000 Americans receive a [00:01:40] life-saving organ transplant every year and whereas a new patient is added to [00:01:45] the national patient list for an organ transplant every 10 minutes and whereas [00:01:49] over 118,000 men women and children are currently on the national waiting list [00:01:54] for organ transplantation of which nearly 1,050 are in the west and [00:01:59] southwest Florida area and whereas an average of 22 people die every day [00:02:04] waiting for an organ transplant that does not come in time and whereas one [00:02:08] organ tissue and eye donor can save or enhance the lives of as many as 60 [00:02:13] people and whereas everyone is a potential organ eye and tissue donor and [00:02:17] can register their wishes to save lives through organ and tissue donation at [00:02:22] www.donatelifeflorida.org or on their driver's license. Now therefore I, Rob Marlowe [00:02:28] Mayor of the City of New Port Richey do hereby proclaim the month of April as [00:02:32] Donate Life Month in the City of New Port Richey and I encourage all [00:02:36] citizens of this city to consider giving life through organ donation and to sign [00:02:40] up for Florida's organ and tissue donor registry by visiting [00:02:45] www.donatelifeflorida.org or when they're renewing their driver's license or state [00:02:50] ID card and this is one where I walk the walk I've got a organ donor notation [00:02:55] on my driver's license. My name is Renee Dorette and I'm here on behalf of Donate [00:03:09] Life Florida more importantly Closely Related Life Link which is the organ and [00:03:12] tissue procurement organization for the central and southwest Florida region. I [00:03:16] stand before you as a donor daughter. My father was an organ donor on October 28th [00:03:21] 2012 when he suffered an aneurysm that brought him to a brain death status. Why I [00:03:26] stand here before you today is because my father while he preached organ and [00:03:30] tissue donation to us and we weren't allowed to get our driver's license till [00:03:33] we promised him we were going to register also so we could make sure we [00:03:37] could change a tire and rotate tires and oil and I was not going to be a damsel [00:03:41] in distress on the side of the road. He was not a registered donor. My mother [00:03:45] didn't know he wanted to be a donor. He had this conversation with my sister my [00:03:48] brother and I and so we were able to make that decision for him when he [00:03:52] couldn't upon his passing so that he could save the lives of upwards of eight [00:03:57] people. He was able to do donate several organs including his cornea, skin and [00:04:01] tissue which is very important to my family. My sister is an optician so for [00:04:05] her to be able to live on with someone knowing that her corneas are in the eyes [00:04:09] of someone bringing them sight that they have not been able to see is very [00:04:15] important and so I just thank you all for the opportunity to stand here today [00:04:18] to tell a little of my story but also for all the support that you've given to [00:04:22] LifeLink, that you've given to Donate Florida and that you've given to many of [00:04:25] our brave men and women in this city and in this county who have made the [00:04:29] courageous decision to donate life. Thank you.

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   Proclamation - National Library Week

   approved

   Mayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation declaring April 9–15 as National Library Week in the City of New Port Richey, recognizing the contributions of librarians and libraries. The Mayor also noted the city's five-year plan includes expanding the library.

   • direction:Mayor proclaimed April 9-15 as National Library Week in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)

   👤Rob Marlow#Five-year plan library expansion#National Library Week

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   [00:04:33] Our librarian of some 27 years disappeared and her seat is notable by [00:04:45] its absence but I do have a proclamation to give to somebody. Thank you. [00:04:51] Whereas libraries are not just about what we have for people but what we do [00:04:55] for and with people and whereas libraries have long served as trusted [00:04:59] and treasured institutions and library workers and librarians fuel efforts to [00:05:04] build their communities, campuses and schools and whereas librarians are [00:05:08] organizers and information experts who for centuries have guided people to the [00:05:13] best information resources, librarians provide more than facts, they provide the [00:05:18] expertise and services that add meaning to those facts and whereas librarians [00:05:23] continue to fulfill their role in leveling the playing field for all who [00:05:26] seek information and access to technologies especially as our society [00:05:31] is at critical juncture regarding the changing information landscape and the [00:05:35] skills needed to thrive in our digital world and whereas librarians are looking [00:05:40] beyond their traditional roles and providing more opportunities for [00:05:43] community engagement, delivering new services that connect closely with [00:05:47] members needs and whereas librarians open a world of possibilities through [00:05:52] innovative STEAM programming, maker spaces, job-seeking opportunities, [00:05:57] educational classes and the power of reading and whereas librarians support [00:06:02] democracy and affect social change through their commitment to provide [00:06:05] equitable access to information for all library members regardless of race, [00:06:10] ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or social [00:06:14] economic status and whereas librarians work to serve all community members [00:06:19] including people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities and the most [00:06:23] vulnerable of our communities offering services and educational resources that [00:06:27] transform communities, open minds and promote inclusion and diversity and [00:06:32] whereas libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America [00:06:37] are celebrating National Library Week now therefore I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the [00:06:41] City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim the week of April 9th through 15th as [00:06:46] National Library Week in the City of New Port Richey and encourage all of our [00:06:50] residents to visit the library this week and attend an event and explore what's [00:06:54] new and engage with your librarians and I might also add that the City of [00:07:01] New Port Richey and its five-year plan is actively looking at expanding our [00:07:05] library. We've got to get another building out of the way first before we [00:07:09] can do it but we're headed in that direction. Our library is a great

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   Proclamation - Alcohol Awareness Month

   approved

   Mayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation declaring April as Alcohol Awareness Month in the City of New Port Richey, with this year's theme 'Connecting the Dots, Opportunities for Recovery.' Cesar Rodriguez accepted on behalf of Pasco ASAP and STAND, speaking about efforts to combat the stigma around alcoholism and addiction.

   • direction:Mayor proclaimed April 2017 as Alcohol Awareness Month in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)

   🏢National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence🏢Pasco County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (Pasco ASAP)🏢STAND👤Cesar Rodriguez👤Ms. Mance👤Rob Marlow👤Susan#Alcohol Awareness Month#Connecting the Dots, Opportunities for Recovery

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   [00:07:14] resource. It's won many awards and Susan if you're out there watching us on TV [00:07:21] thank you for your dedication. Ms. Mance. Thank you. Thank you Mr. Mayor. I'll pass this along to the library staff on behalf of the council. [00:07:34] I believe I have a representative here. This is for Alcohol Awareness Month. [00:07:44] Where is alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States and whereas underage drinking, social hosting, binge drinking, impaired driving and alcoholism can and do pose a significant challenge to all communities and has the capacity to negativize the effects of alcohol on people's lives. [00:08:14] It can negatively affect the lives of all our citizens. Whereas Pasco County high school students are reporting higher lifetime use past 30 days use and binge drinking than the current state average and whereas mortality rates due to alcohol addiction related consequences such as chronic liver disease and cirrhosis are significantly higher in Pasco County than the state average and whereas all those at risk for alcohol abuse and in need of treatment or recovery deserve to be treated with the utmost [00:08:44] respect and dignity regardless of their age or social circumstances and whereas it can be daunting to talk with children about drinking and drug use. Research has shown that kids who have conversations with their parents and learn about the dangers of alcohol and drug use are 50% less likely to use these substances than those who do not and whereas since 1987 the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has sponsored Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness, reduce the risk of alcohol abuse and reduce the risk of drug use. [00:09:11] The National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the Pasco County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention invite all residents to participate in Alcohol Awareness Month and whereas the city of New Port Richey is committed to raising cash for the alcohol use prevention program. [00:09:39] The city of New Port Richey is committed to raising public awareness about the use of alcohol and how it may be infecting individuals, families, and communities. [00:09:47] Now, therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the city of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim the month of April as Alcohol Awareness Month in the city of New Port Richey and I encourage all citizens of this city to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, ceremonies supporting this year's theme, Connecting the Dots, Opportunities for Recovery. [00:10:05] Thank you. [00:10:06] My name is Cesar Rodriguez. [00:10:13] We're here representing Pasco ASAP and STAND, which is the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, and we have a member from STAND, one of our youths. [00:10:22] As part of the recovery committee, we've been working hard to stomp out stigma. [00:10:28] The stigma that alcoholism and addiction is either a poor choice or a moral failing. [00:10:35] We're trying to stress the point that this is a disease that is progressive and fatal. [00:10:41] So through the committee and with your help, we're reaching out to get social support and also medical support, all the things needed to treat a disease as opposed to a moral failing. [00:10:55] So we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. [00:10:58] This kind of thing helps us stomp out that stigma and people can say out loud that they need help without fear of reprisal. [00:11:07] So thank you very much. [00:11:08] Don't forget your proclamation. [00:11:19] Perfectly all right.

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8. 8Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 11:21
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   Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

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   Council approved the consent agenda including payment to Morelli for median landscaping work. The Deputy Mayor raised concerns about the appearance of perennial peanut ground cover that hasn't fully taken, and staff confirmed the contractor is aware, has a remediation plan, is watering daily, and that DOT had completed substantial completion walkthrough and released funds. Phase one cost was $226[,000] and phase two $526[,000], funded by grant money.

   • motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda, including payment to Morelli for median landscaping. (passed)

   📍Francis Avenue Park🏢DOT🏢Green Commerce Association🏢Morelli👤Dell👤Ed Bloom👤Phillips👤Starkey👤Travis#crape myrtles#environmental committee#loquat festival#median landscaping project phase one ($226K)#median landscaping project phase two ($526K)#perennial peanut ground cover

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   [00:23:53] Next item is the consent agenda. [00:23:56] Move for approval. [00:23:58] We have a motion and a second. [00:24:00] All those in favor, please. [00:24:01] I just have a comment. [00:24:02] Okay. [00:24:03] I just have a comment. [00:24:04] We're paying Morelli for the median work [00:24:07] in the consent agenda. [00:24:10] I was surprised that Mr. Starkey didn't ask it already, [00:24:13] but some of the peanut doesn't look like it's taken. [00:24:17] And so, I know we get a guarantee, [00:24:19] when people drive by and they see [00:24:21] that that ground cover hasn't taken, [00:24:24] and we haven't had any rain, [00:24:26] except for marginally, you know, [00:24:29] a little shower here or there. [00:24:33] I just want to be able to tell the public, [00:24:36] we're totally aware of it. [00:24:38] We can't control the weather, [00:24:41] and that it's guaranteed. [00:24:44] And I know that once we get the opportunity to address it, [00:24:48] but we're not paying out the total bill, [00:24:50] or if we are, then we do have adequate assurances [00:24:56] from the installer and from our consultant [00:24:59] that we'll make sure that those islands look well [00:25:04] whenever we start getting some rain, I guess. [00:25:05] Yes, that is the case, Mr. Deputy Mayor. [00:25:07] And the contractor is already aware [00:25:09] of the deficient condition [00:25:11] and has a plan in place to remedy it. [00:25:13] And when is, what was the overall cost of this? [00:25:17] Refresh my memory. [00:25:18] I know it's grant money, [00:25:19] but he's still getting paid, the contractor. [00:25:22] Phase one was 226, and phase two is 526. [00:25:29] That's something I want to say. [00:25:30] Right, and I understand, [00:25:31] once again, I understand it's grant money. [00:25:33] It's not coming from Ed Bloom or anything like that. [00:25:34] However, it doesn't look like it should. [00:25:37] I know we haven't had rain. [00:25:38] Our reader, Mr. Phillips, said, [00:25:40] people are asking me about it. [00:25:41] They don't know what we spent. [00:25:42] That's an exorbitant amount of money [00:25:44] for some crape myrtles and some other plants. [00:25:46] It looks great. [00:25:46] I know it's a dangerous job. [00:25:48] It should be looking better. [00:25:49] I mean, it really should. [00:25:50] And I'm not, once again, I'm not picking on you. [00:25:53] Personally, by any means, this guy just made a lot of money, [00:25:55] and it doesn't look good. [00:25:57] I understand. [00:25:58] I just would like to say as well, though, [00:26:00] that the original contract called out [00:26:02] for two-gallon, three-inch pots [00:26:07] with the perennial peanut. [00:26:09] The contractor had another contractor [00:26:13] that he worked with and was able to get perennial peanut [00:26:17] that was sod cut. [00:26:18] In other words, it was laid out. [00:26:21] So we got an upgrade there. [00:26:23] The original crape myrtles were called out [00:26:25] to be a less-sized gallon size, less caliber, [00:26:30] and not have as much spread as it has. [00:26:33] This contractor had the availability [00:26:35] for a larger tree, more mature. [00:26:38] So we actually, even though we've had this contract, [00:26:44] we've actually gotten more than what we originally paid for [00:26:47] or what we specced out. [00:26:49] Now, when we did talk with the contractor, [00:26:52] he did come back in a couple of the islands, [00:26:55] and he's put down those pots [00:26:57] to try to fill in some of those gaps, [00:26:59] but he still maintains that he will be back [00:27:02] once we start phase two to go ahead [00:27:04] and fill those areas in. [00:27:07] DOT had the substantial completion walkthrough [00:27:11] and released all the funds with their horticulturist [00:27:15] and their landscape architect, [00:27:17] walked through all of the work that was done [00:27:19] and approved it and released payment. [00:27:21] So, although it might not be a perfect situation, [00:27:28] there is progress that's being done [00:27:30] and it will get completed. [00:27:31] Yeah, because whether it's rolled out or not, [00:27:32] if it's dead, it's dead, you know? [00:27:34] So I appreciate the fact they're gonna replant it [00:27:36] in the pots, but I'm just very optimistic [00:27:39] and hopeful it's gonna look better in a few months. [00:27:41] I'll leave it at that. [00:27:41] Are we watering it? [00:27:43] Getting water every day. [00:27:44] Okay. [00:27:45] Yeah, we bought a truck and it's got a defender on the back. [00:27:48] It's got a big extension. [00:27:49] We approved that a couple weeks ago [00:27:51] where it's got a, you know, [00:27:52] because you have to do it and mill it. [00:27:54] Right, but as part of the contractor, [00:27:56] the contractor is still watering it. [00:27:58] Cool, all right, well. [00:28:00] Nope. [00:28:01] As long as we're addressing it, [00:28:02] that's all we want to make sure of. [00:28:04] It's not a... [00:28:06] Can I add to that? [00:28:10] I might actually have some salvation to that. [00:28:15] I'm actually the networking director [00:28:17] for the Green Commerce Association [00:28:19] and we actively like volunteering [00:28:23] and we're all about preserving and doing more native plants [00:28:27] and bringing a lot more green back to our city, [00:28:32] our nature coast especially. [00:28:34] So I have access to landscapers, gardeners, [00:28:40] permaculturists that have been actually cited [00:28:44] in the newspaper recently that I have access [00:28:47] to knowledge and anything like that. [00:28:52] So maybe you can connect on another basis [00:28:55] to maybe solve that problem. [00:28:57] Thank you, and if you're available Saturday, [00:29:00] there is going to be a little loquat festival [00:29:02] at Francis Avenue Park. [00:29:04] Yes. [00:29:05] Make, volunteer to Dell to serve [00:29:07] on the environmental committee. [00:29:08] Dell's actually, he actually created [00:29:10] the Green Commerce Association, him and Travis, so. [00:29:12] Very good, thank you. [00:29:13] I'll be there, thank you. [00:29:15] Anything else on the consent agenda? [00:29:17] No, sir. [00:29:17] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

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    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-2111: Refuse Collection Services

    approved

    Council held first reading of Ordinance 2017-2111 amending refuse collection rules, including commercial pickup hours, requiring residential properties to have a garbage collection agreement, and originally adding Wednesday as a third pickup day for recycling. After concerns raised about trash cans sitting curbside three days a week, the motion was amended to remove the Wednesday pickup language, giving Progressive time to consolidate recycling into existing days. Approved on first reading as amended.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2017-2111

    • motion:Approve Ordinance 2017-2111 on first reading, as amended to remove the Wednesday recycling pickup language. (passed)

    📍7224 Grand Boulevard📍Colonial Drive🏢Progressive👤Brian👤Davis👤Debbie👤Driscoll👤O'Malley👤Wendy Brenner#Ordinance 2017-2111#Sections 1024 and 1025 of the Newport Richey Code of Ordinances

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    [00:29:20] Aye. [00:29:20] Opposed, like sign. [00:29:22] Next is public reading. [00:29:24] First reading of ordinance 2017-2111. [00:29:28] Ordinance number 2017-2111, [00:29:30] an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida [00:29:32] providing for the amendment of sections 1024 and 1025 [00:29:35] of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances [00:29:37] pertaining to duties of garbage collectors and customers [00:29:40] and the hours and days of garbage collection in the city. [00:29:42] Providing for required garbage collection agreements [00:29:44] and reporting thereof. [00:29:46] Providing for an additional day [00:29:47] of garbage collection in the city. [00:29:48] Providing for conflicts, severability, and effective date. [00:29:51] Thank you, this is a public reading of the ordinance [00:29:53] and at this point public comment would be appropriate. [00:29:56] If, I'll open the floor if anyone would like to talk to us. [00:29:59] Come on down. [00:30:00] Mayor Brenner, if you could give your name and address for the record. [00:30:10] Thank you. [00:30:11] Wendy Brenner, 7224 Grand Boulevard. [00:30:14] I have a couple of questions. [00:30:17] First of all, did we notify the garbage haulers directly that this was happening? [00:30:24] In response to the question, Progressive, which is the company that conducts Wednesday [00:30:34] pickups of recycling materials, was notified. [00:30:39] The other trash companies, and I don't know if you're referring to the recycling pickup [00:30:44] or to the collection times that are being imposed for commercial pickup of waste materials [00:30:56] or the third section of the ordinance, which requires that residential properties in the [00:31:05] city contract with a refuse removal service? [00:31:11] The reason I ask is because this puts a lot of onerous on them to notify the city and [00:31:15] give them the list and for them to have contracts. [00:31:18] I don't have a contract. [00:31:19] Does anybody else with their garbage collector? [00:31:21] I don't. [00:31:23] We've never had one. [00:31:24] They collect, but we've never had a contract with them. [00:31:29] Am I going to be penalized if I stop my garbage collection while I'm away? [00:31:37] There's no recourse in here for the city. [00:31:41] What is the city going to do in the event that somebody doesn't have garbage collection? [00:31:48] I mean, I'm for it, but I think those are issues that we probably need to look at. [00:31:57] I think it's kind of broad and there's no teeth in this. [00:32:01] What are we going to do if there's no... [00:32:04] How do we enforce it, right? [00:32:05] Yeah, I mean... [00:32:06] That was my question last night. [00:32:07] If you get the list from the garbage haulers, then what are you going to do with them? [00:32:12] Are you going to go through everybody to make sure everybody's got garbage? [00:32:16] I mean, that seems like an onerous thing on the city, too, so I don't know. [00:32:24] Thank you for bringing up these items. [00:32:26] Well, it's because I have a vested interest. [00:32:29] I understand. [00:32:30] And recycling. [00:32:31] I'm excited about recycling. [00:32:34] Anyone else wish to address council on this? [00:32:37] Seeing no one else come forward, I'll bring it back to council. [00:32:41] A move for approval on first reading. [00:32:43] Second. [00:32:44] Yeah, it looks like we've got some homework to do between now and the next. [00:32:47] We delayed it from the last one, but that's my motion. [00:32:53] You have any comments on it? [00:32:55] Just that, obviously, I'd like to see us revisit this when we have our year-end renewal of [00:33:03] all of our trash collectors, which usually happens in the December-January time frame. [00:33:09] Obviously, the reason that the Wednesday's being added is because they were doing the [00:33:15] service, but it wasn't allowable, so they were violating some unwritten code. [00:33:26] But at this point, we do need to understand some of the questions that have been asked. [00:33:33] Councilman? [00:33:34] Yeah, the most exciting thing about this ordinance is the part where the commercial dumping is [00:33:40] going to be required to do, I think, after 6 a.m., right? [00:33:45] Yes, it is. [00:33:46] So I'm excited about that. [00:33:48] I think everyone that rents or owns a home should have a collection agreement with a [00:33:53] garbage collector. [00:33:55] It sounds great, and I think it's a great idea, but once again, I just don't know how [00:33:58] we enforce that. [00:34:01] It's a tall order. [00:34:02] Those are my concerns. [00:34:03] Would you like me to try to address a couple of those points? [00:34:06] First of all, the ordinance requires you to have an agreement. [00:34:09] The agreement doesn't have to be in writing. [00:34:11] It's up to the vendor to determine what the nature of that agreement is. [00:34:14] As to the reporting, it's anticipated that this will probably be used when there's some [00:34:21] other type of enforcement action happening at the property, and that will cause an inquiry [00:34:25] to see if this person's on a list. [00:34:28] It's not contemplated that staff will go through and determine what properties aren't [00:34:32] on any list, but there will probably be something else that alerts us to this particular property, [00:34:37] and so this will be another enforcement mechanism. [00:34:39] The ordinance is enforceable against both the vendors and the property owners by virtue [00:34:45] of our citation process, but against the vendors, you also have the potential that they're violating [00:34:49] their franchise agreement, and I suggested that we contact all the franchisees before [00:34:54] we implemented this ordinance to see if this reporting requirement was going to cause any [00:34:58] issues, and only one of the vendors reported the possibility that it might be hard to assemble [00:35:03] that information. [00:35:04] The others didn't have any issues with it. [00:35:06] So we think it's something that they can comply with, and it's certainly something that can [00:35:09] be revisited, but we think that that will give us the ammunition to determine whether [00:35:13] or not someone's on a list. [00:35:17] I don't want to change the ordinance for the purpose of one vendor to three days. [00:35:26] Were you able to bring those pictures up, Brian? [00:35:30] I have two pictures of trash cans at the street's edge, and neither one of them are very good [00:35:46] looking. [00:35:47] And we just went through a whole year of working on trying to dress up some houses, whether [00:35:52] it was their yards and their driveways, the looks of their homes, you know, just trying [00:36:00] to dress up the situation on different people's property. [00:36:05] We have these ordinances in place. [00:36:07] We have an ordinance, too, to try to clean up neighborhoods that have shopping carts. [00:36:12] I think adding a third day of trash cans, and it's not blue bagging anymore, it actually [00:36:19] is a physical trash can that you have to have. [00:36:21] So we have three days of trash pickup, and that's not on the weekends. [00:36:26] So three days of the week, we're going to have trash cans out in the middle of the street. [00:36:29] And if you see these two pictures that we have, I would like to rather give this notice [00:36:35] to this person, this company that's been doing it for, I don't know, Debbie told me how many [00:36:40] years. [00:36:42] Since 1988. [00:36:43] Since 1988. [00:36:44] Give them a year to get in compliance with our, or even a couple years, I don't care [00:36:47] how many years, but I don't want to add another day of trash cans sitting on the curb up and [00:36:52] down streets. [00:36:53] And I think if you see these pictures, which for some reason we can't get today, it's not [00:36:58] a beautiful sight. [00:36:59] It's not a sight I want in my neighborhood. [00:37:01] It doesn't happen to be a, it's more of a rural sight than a neighborhood sight, but [00:37:05] I don't want trash cans three out of five days. [00:37:09] This man, Stewie, addressing his concerns, do we have any way to determine how many households [00:37:14] of the city are going to be using, is it WSI? [00:37:19] What's the name of the company? [00:37:20] Progressive. [00:37:21] Progressive. [00:37:22] Yes, we can. [00:37:23] How many are contracted to have the recyclables picked up on Wednesday? [00:37:26] Because not everyone in the city is going to be doing it. [00:37:28] I think it's tough to compare that to a garbage pickup every day. [00:37:31] Isn't it every other week? [00:37:32] But aren't every week? [00:37:33] No, no, every one. [00:37:34] Different companies, different way. [00:37:35] But once you open that third day, it allows the other companies to go ahead and pick up [00:37:39] those days, have them change their routes to those days too. [00:37:43] Is that true, Mr. Driscoll? [00:37:44] Yes, it is. [00:37:45] This is open to all the vendors. [00:37:46] They could all use the Wednesday for recycling only. [00:37:50] Recycling only? [00:37:51] Correct. [00:37:52] I tend to agree with Councilman Davis on this. [00:37:54] I think garbage cans out three out of five days during the week is a bit over the top. [00:37:59] The blue bags are gone, right, Mayor? [00:38:01] Yes. [00:38:02] They're gone. [00:38:03] You have to label your can, and then it comes out there. [00:38:05] And I don't care if we give them... [00:38:07] We have a complaint. [00:38:08] That's what kind of brought this about. [00:38:10] But I think if we give them a year to fix their problem, and if they don't want to do [00:38:16] businesses in uptown, that's fine. [00:38:19] Thank you. [00:38:20] We're on first reading on this. [00:38:27] Thank you, Ms. Brenner, for bringing up your comments as well. [00:38:32] The part of this ordinance that I am particularly in favor of is the discussion of when the [00:38:40] commercial pickups happen, because right now we've got commercial pickups that are happening [00:38:46] in the wee hours of the morning, and it wakes the neighbors up, even though they're going [00:38:50] into a commercial area. [00:38:51] So I think that part of this we need to address. [00:38:54] I do share Councilman Davis's concerns about the third day of garbage cans sitting out. [00:39:00] I think if there is any way for Progressive to get that moved over to one of the existing [00:39:06] two days, that would be wonderful. [00:39:09] But it is first reading, and Mr. Driscoll, if you could work on some of this a little [00:39:15] more. [00:39:16] I'll get with Debbie and get the pictures in the Friday newsletter. [00:39:20] Very good. [00:39:21] Mr. O'Malley, just so I'm clear, so we don't come back on second reading and have the same [00:39:26] discussion going on. [00:39:27] Are you proposing that we ask Mr. Driscoll to remove the Wednesday pickup for the second [00:39:31] reading, or we just decide to do that upon the second reading? [00:39:35] You can make that change at second reading, you can make that change tonight if you'd [00:39:38] like. [00:39:39] We can just remove the language. [00:39:40] I'm in favor. [00:39:41] I agree with both of you. [00:39:42] I'm in favor of making that change, giving Progressive one year to come in compliance [00:39:45] from the day that we approve, if we approve the second reading. [00:39:48] Let's look at it a little bit different. [00:39:49] The contract comes due in January, is that correct? [00:39:52] Yes. [00:39:54] They have to renew their licensing agreement with the city. [00:39:59] We have like five, I believe. [00:40:01] It happens annually, yes. [00:40:03] So I'd give them the rest of this year, this year and the next year, so that's like a year [00:40:08] and seven months or something, you know, to get it. [00:40:11] Because, you know, we're talking about, you know, say in a year, well then that's halfway [00:40:14] through the next contract, so, you know, I'm going to be fair, they've been around since [00:40:18] 88, they've been a contributed community, so we'll give them, you know, to the end of [00:40:22] the next year's contract. [00:40:23] And they are the largest residential pickup company, correct? [00:40:27] Yes, they are. [00:40:28] And rightfully, they've been bought out four times, so we know the garbage business or [00:40:34] the consolidation of the garbage business, because I've had them and my parents have [00:40:40] had them at that location on Colonial Drive since probably 1988, but they've gone through [00:40:46] a couple of years. [00:40:47] Would the maker care to modify it to the contract? [00:40:49] I'd be happy to amend my motion to remove the Wednesday in the new ordinance. [00:40:55] Is that okay with the second? [00:40:56] It is, thank you. [00:40:58] Very good. [00:40:59] Any further discussion? [00:41:00] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:41:03] Aye. [00:41:04] Opposed? [00:41:05] Like sign. [00:41:06] Motion passes.

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11. 10.b

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-2113: Amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances Relating to Disposition of Impounded Vehicles

    approved

    Council held second reading of Ordinance 2017-2113, amending Chapter 23 to expedite disposition of impounded vehicles, allow disposal of unsold vehicles at the city manager's discretion, and add an administrative fee. Resident Bob Langford raised concerns about removing police oversight, but Police Chief Bogart explained the change brings the ordinance into compliance with state statute and streamlines disposal of unsellable vehicles. A motion and second were made for approval.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2017-2113

    • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2017-2113 on second reading amending Chapter 23 regarding disposition of impounded vehicles. (passed)

    📍5603 Wyoming Avenue👤Bob Langford👤Bogart👤Davis#Chapter 23 Article 4 Sections 23-76 to 23-83#Comparison to Port Richey police impound issue#Ordinance 2017-2113#Section 23-183

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    [00:41:07] Next is second reading of Ordinance 2017-2113. [00:41:13] Ordinance 2017-2113, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing for [00:41:17] the amendment of Section 23183 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances pertaining to liens [00:41:21] against and sale of impounded vehicles, providing for more expedited disposition of said vehicles, [00:41:26] providing for disposal of unsold vehicles, providing for an administrative fee, providing [00:41:30] for repeal of Article 4 of Chapter 23, Sections 2376-2383, pertaining to removal and impoundment [00:41:37] of certain vehicles, providing for conflicts, severability, and effective date. [00:41:42] Open this up for public comment. [00:41:46] Mr. Langford, come on down. [00:41:48] You could give us your name and address for the record, please. [00:41:54] Bob Langford, 5603 Wyoming Avenue. [00:41:59] I think the ordinance is pretty good except for on your page 61 in letter F, where the [00:42:08] vehicle can be destroyed or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of the city manager and [00:42:13] on and on. [00:42:15] This removes the oversight of the police department. [00:42:17] I think that that's a mistake. [00:42:20] This is, to me, a repeat of what happened in a city just north of us and made the police [00:42:28] chief have to get a new job just because of this very thing. [00:42:32] So you mean city boarders touched each other if you're trying to be... [00:42:35] No, I think it's the vehicles. [00:42:40] With no oversight at all, there's a potential problem. [00:42:45] I think you should think about that before you pass this ordinance. [00:42:47] Which section is it specifically? [00:42:49] Section F on page 61, any vehicle not disposed of by public sales shall become a property [00:42:58] of the city and may thereafter be destroyed or otherwise disposed of at the discretion [00:43:03] of the city manager in accordance with provisions of applicable law. [00:43:08] The procedures for disposition of the surplus city property shall not apply to such vehicles. [00:43:15] I understand that part there. [00:43:17] I don't understand the other part. [00:43:20] And I think you're, in some ways, opening themselves up to a problem. [00:43:26] Thank you for bringing that to our attention, sir. [00:43:28] I see you're still doing your homework and you're not here anymore. [00:43:31] Yeah, that's great. [00:43:34] Anyone else? [00:43:37] Seeing no one else, come forward and bring it back to council for approval. [00:43:40] Second. [00:43:41] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:43:43] Way overdue. [00:43:44] Thank you for your concern. [00:43:45] I don't personally think that's a concern. [00:43:47] I mean, the city manager is Chief Bogart's boss, so if I can't trust her to dispose of [00:43:52] the vehicles properly, who can I trust? [00:43:53] So we hired her, I trust her. [00:43:55] I don't think it's a concern, but thanks for bringing it up. [00:43:59] To the second. [00:44:01] Yeah, whatever allows us to move these vehicles along. [00:44:06] And I know that the chief is leaning forward, so I know he wants to add. [00:44:11] I have an answer to that. [00:44:13] Very good. [00:44:13] We were very, very careful in drafting this ordinance initially. [00:44:18] And what we're doing now is bringing it even more in compliance with state statute, [00:44:23] which allow the old ordinance, an older one that was on the books, [00:44:28] had too long of a time frame before we could dispose of the vehicles. [00:44:32] It was unnecessary. [00:44:33] State statute allowed a much closer time frame. [00:44:37] And that was what kind of drove us to bring this forward, [00:44:40] to have some revision done to it. [00:44:42] But as far as that piece go with disposing of vehicles, we prepare a list. [00:44:47] And then I've been bringing that list to council and [00:44:51] saying these are the ones that we want to dispose of. [00:44:54] Rather than to continue to bring that list to council, [00:44:58] we wanted to bring that list to the. [00:45:00] city manager, and not take up council time. [00:45:05] A number of the vehicles, in fact, a pretty good percentage of the vehicles and motorcycles [00:45:12] and mopeds and these other vehicles, we can't get anybody to buy them. [00:45:18] We do this through public auction, through an auction house. [00:45:21] It's not something that we do directly, which is different, much different than New Port Richey [00:45:26] was doing, so that our hands are clean with this. [00:45:30] And what's left over that doesn't get claimed, we need to dispose of them so they don't just [00:45:35] sit at our garage and up on the hill. [00:45:37] So with those, we need to have the ability to take them to a salvage yard and dispose [00:45:43] of them. [00:45:44] We're not going to be selling them. [00:45:47] Your sales, right? [00:45:48] And it's way overdue. [00:45:49] It's absurd how many vehicles, motorcycles, just everything you guys have in there. [00:45:54] It looks like a junkyard. [00:45:55] Your police department parking lot looks like a junkyard right now. [00:45:58] So this is way overdue. [00:45:59] Well, and that was part of the reason for creating the impound, and it was a revenue [00:46:06] stream also. [00:46:08] But at the end of the day, we thought we wanted to manage that element a couple of years ago, [00:46:15] and the only place that we had that we could store them, obviously, is inside your confines [00:46:21] because that's where they're secured. [00:46:25] We've reached a point of where we need more space or other things, but obviously, the [00:46:30] revenue stream has met budget projections for the last few years. [00:46:36] I guess the only thing is just to make sure that it's documented in some form. [00:46:41] If someone were to come to ask for it, how many vehicles weren't bought and where they [00:46:45] were disposed of or in what way they were disposed of, and I'm sure you're already [00:46:51] doing that. [00:46:52] It's redundant to say it, but if you don't say it out loud, people just think you're [00:46:56] running around with a moped that you got in the back of the truck somewhere. [00:46:59] I don't want to give them that impression, sir. [00:47:02] Councilman Davis? [00:47:03] Nothing. [00:47:04] Yeah, I just have visions of you guys trying to pawn an 83 ratted out Malibu off on somebody

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12. 11.a

    Resolution No. 2017-15: Opposition to SB596/HB 687 Regarding Wireless Communication Facilities

    approved

    Council adopted Resolution 2017-15 opposing Florida SB 596/HB 687, which would preempt local authority over small wireless facilities in public rights-of-way. The resolution directs copies be sent to the Governor, Speaker, Senate President, and Pasco County Legislative Delegation.

    Ord. Resolution No. 2017-15

    • motion:Motion to approve Resolution 2017-15 opposing SB 596/HB 687 regarding wireless communication facilities in public rights-of-way. (passed)

    👤Joe Negron👤Mr. Sterling👤Ms. Manns👤Richard Corcoran👤Rick Scott#House Bill 687#Pasco County Legislative Delegation#Resolution 2017-15#Senate Bill 596#home rule

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    [00:47:10] and keep nobody interested. [00:47:12] There's a point when these vehicles just need to be parted out and taken and disposed of [00:47:18] in a salvage yard, I think makes a lot of sense. [00:47:22] Any further discussion? [00:47:24] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:47:27] Aye. [00:47:28] Opposed? [00:47:29] Like sign. [00:47:30] Next is resolution 2017-15. [00:47:33] Resolution 2017-15, a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Florida [00:47:37] opposing state legislation, Senate Bill 596, House Bill 687, prohibiting the Department [00:47:42] of Transportation and local government entities collectively referred to as the authority [00:47:47] from prohibiting, regulating, or charging for the collection of small wireless facilities [00:47:51] and public rights-of-way, prohibiting an authority from requiring approval or charges [00:47:55] for routine maintenance, installation, placement, or replacement of certain wireless facilities, [00:48:01] prohibiting the adoption, enforcement of certain regulations, and imposition of certain taxes, [00:48:06] fees, and charges. [00:48:09] Ms. Manns, any comments? [00:48:10] Sure, Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, this resolution is being proposed to you as a result [00:48:19] of the state trying to minimize local control and seizing power over the public rights-of-way [00:48:28] and authorizing wireless communication companies to establish themselves in our right-of-ways [00:48:37] without any regulation or without the ability to receive any fees for approvals for placement [00:48:48] and as such, we are asking that you adopt the resolution expressing the City's opposition [00:48:55] to the House Bill and the Senate Bill and forward copies of such resolution to Governor [00:49:02] Rick Scott, Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran, Senate President Joe Negeron, and members [00:49:08] of the Pasco County Legislative Delegation. [00:49:10] Thank you. [00:49:11] We'll open this up for public comment. [00:49:14] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:49:17] Move for approval. [00:49:18] Second. [00:49:19] We have a motion and a second. [00:49:20] To the Maker. [00:49:21] It really seems like we've had an explosion of these oppositions to some of these Senate [00:49:29] and House Bills this cycle especially. [00:49:36] It seems like it's coming from a number of different fronts and on many different levels, [00:49:43] so I can see where it would be extremely challenging from a development standpoint [00:49:52] and from an oversight standpoint, so that's the reason for my making the motion. [00:49:59] Thank you. [00:50:00] To the Second. [00:50:01] I just have a home rule aspect or outlook on the thing. [00:50:09] Thank you. [00:50:10] Mr. Sterking. [00:50:11] No, I agree. [00:50:12] I've seen more and more of these resolutions. [00:50:13] It's quite a legislative session up in Tallahassee. [00:50:15] It's like they're trying to rob municipalities of as much power as they can, and I do not [00:50:20] see the logic behind it. [00:50:21] I said that last meeting. [00:50:24] Do not see the logic behind it other than the power trip. [00:50:27] I just can't put my hands on any other logic that would ... Some of the decisions that [00:50:31] are being made in Tallahassee right now towards municipalities, it just does not make sense [00:50:35] to me. [00:50:36] There are some very powerful people in Tallahassee who are absolutely trying to take control [00:50:40] of everything that we're doing at the city level, and it is most unfortunate, and they're [00:50:47] doing it on multiple fronts, this being just one example. [00:50:52] There's a reason that when the voters approved the Constitution way back when, they explicitly [00:50:59] said that the cities had home rule rights, and as far as I'm concerned, this is just [00:51:08] a naked power grab by the people in Tallahassee. [00:51:13] Any further discussion? [00:51:15] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:51:17] Aye. [00:51:18] Opposed? [00:51:19] Like sign. [00:51:20] Next, Resolution 2017-17. [00:51:23] Resolution number 2017-17, a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, [00:51:27] Florida, opposing state legislation, Senate Bill 330, House Bill 487, limiting the amount [00:51:32] of local business tax to $25 for any taxpayer, and prohibiting cities and counties from levying [00:51:38] the local business tax if the tax was not adopted by January 1, 2017 and providing for [00:51:43] an effective date. [00:51:44] Thank you. [00:51:45] Ms. Manchin, any comments? [00:51:46] Yes, sir. [00:51:47] Mr. Mayor, the Senate bill and the companion House bill that are being proposed by the [00:51:55] state legislature essentially eliminates a very significant source of local revenue, [00:52:05] which is our business, our taxes, and those funds are used to support the city's general [00:52:13] fund. [00:52:15] It's important that a city has a diversified revenue base to support its municipal services,

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13. 11.b

    Resolution No. 2017-17: Opposition to SB330/HB487 Regarding Local Business Tax

    approved

    Council adopted Resolution 2017-17 opposing SB330/HB487, state legislation that would cut local business tax revenue. Staff and council framed the bills as eroding home rule, noting the Florida League of Cities and other municipalities are similarly opposed.

    Ord. Resolution No. 2017-17

    • motion:Move for approval of Resolution 2017-17 opposing SB330/HB487 regarding local business tax. (passed)

    🏢Florida League of Cities👤Councilman Davis#HB487#Home Rule#Local Business Tax#Resolution No. 2017-17#SB330

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    [00:52:23] and we are very much in favor of you passing a resolution in opposition to the proposed [00:52:31] cut to this necessary source of general revenue. [00:52:35] Thank you. [00:52:36] I'll open it up to public comment. [00:52:38] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:52:41] Move for approval. [00:52:42] Second. [00:52:43] To the maker. [00:52:44] No, I just, obviously, we regulate our business community with the taxes, depending on what [00:52:53] kind of businesses they are, what are the elements that they drive, and then obviously [00:52:58] the revenue helps to pay over and above our ad valorem base for a lot of our city services, [00:53:06] especially when it comes to police and fire and a number of infrastructure projects that [00:53:12] are on the table. [00:53:13] Thank you. [00:53:14] To the second. [00:53:15] Nothing further on this one. [00:53:16] Councilman Davis? [00:53:17] I just have one question. [00:53:18] Do you think all these other cities are all doing resolutions that are similar? [00:53:25] It is my understanding that they are, and we also have the Florida League of Cities [00:53:31] advocating on our behalf. [00:53:33] Okay. [00:53:34] I've seen a number of notes, particularly put out by Florida League of Cities, documenting [00:53:39] different cities that have come out in opposition to these, quite frankly, lame-brain ideas, [00:53:45] trying to take home rule away from the cities. [00:53:48] There's no further discussion. [00:53:49] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:53:52] Aye. [00:53:53] Opposed, like sign. [00:53:54] Motion passes. [00:53:55] Resolution 2017-16. [00:53:56] Resolution 2017-16, a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Florida [00:54:01] supporting the Tampa Bay Transportation Advocacy Group Regional Compact, providing for an effective [00:54:05] date. [00:54:06] Mr. Mayor, the groups that are involved in this advocacy group are noted in my communication [00:54:20] to you related to this agenda item. [00:54:22] In short, it's the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, the Tampa Bay Partnership, the Tampa [00:54:27] Bay Regional Transit Authority, the County NPO, and the Florida Department of Transportation, [00:54:37] as well as Suncoast League of Cities. [00:54:39] The purpose of them forming an advocacy group is to work collectively and pledge support [00:54:49] to the following initiatives, and they are asking that the development and advocacy for [00:54:55] joint positions on federal and state legislation pertaining to the expansion of technology [00:55:02] options to further connectivity within the region. [00:55:07] They are asking for participation in an annual Tampa Bay Summit. [00:55:13] They are additionally requesting the development of a regional compact action plan, which will [00:55:19] be revised on a rotating three-year basis. [00:55:24] They are wanting to identify external funding sources to support the operation and the administration [00:55:33] of the Tampa Bay TAG, and they are also requesting the establishment of an Enduring Organizational [00:55:42] Structure for the Transportation Advocacy Group. [00:55:48] We from the staff's perspective think that this is a very good idea and that we should [00:55:53] move forward on it.

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14. 11.c

    Resolution No. 2017-16: Supporting the Transportation Advocacy Group Tampa Bay (TAG)

    approved

    Council adopted Resolution 2017-16 supporting the establishment of the Transportation Advocacy Group Tampa Bay (TAG), a regional transportation advocacy effort previously endorsed by the Municipal Association of Pasco. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

    Ord. Resolution No. 2017-16

    • motion:Move for approval of Resolution 2017-16 supporting the Transportation Advocacy Group Tampa Bay. (passed)
    • vote:Voice vote on Resolution 2017-16. (passed)

    🏢Metropolitan Planning Organization🏢Municipal Association of Pasco🏢Transportation Advocacy Group Tampa Bay (TAG)👤Mayor#Resolution No. 2017-16#Transportation Advocacy Group Tampa Bay (TAG)

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    [00:55:55] The item was covered on February 2nd at a quarterly meeting of the Municipal Association [00:56:02] of Pasco, and they recommended also in favor of supporting the establishment of the advocacy group. [00:56:12] Thank you. [00:56:13] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:56:15] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:56:18] Go ahead. [00:56:19] Move for approval. [00:56:20] Second. [00:56:21] To the maker. [00:56:22] Nothing. [00:56:23] To the second. [00:56:24] I'm in support of this to get it out of the gate because we do need a regional transportation [00:56:32] plan for this region because everybody touches each other and the ability to have evacuations [00:56:39] and those. [00:56:40] I'll be interested to see long term where they believe they can find the external funding [00:56:47] for the operation and the administration as well as the Enduring Organizational Structure [00:56:56] moving forward, but I believe the concept is right for this time. [00:57:01] It's just going to be interesting to see how that entity evolves itself over the next three [00:57:09] to five years. [00:57:10] Thank you. [00:57:11] Councilman? [00:57:12] I have no comments, thank you. [00:57:15] I think this is something that definitely needs to be done. [00:57:20] When I was on Council before becoming Mayor, I spent a number of years as the city's representative [00:57:26] on the Metropolitan Planning Organization talking about roads and transportation issues. [00:57:35] The Tampa Bay transportation system is woefully inadequate compared to what it probably should [00:57:42] be in this day and age. [00:57:45] To the extent that, for whatever reason, the powers that be continue to put subdivisions [00:57:53] in cow pastures and expect people to drive into Tampa or St. Petersburg to go to work. [00:58:00] It's not getting better fast. [00:58:03] To have people from all over the Tampa Bay area sitting and talking about these issues [00:58:09] I think would go a long way towards helping to deal with them. [00:58:15] Any further discussion? [00:58:17] Hearing none, all those in favor please signify by saying aye. [00:58:20] Aye. [00:58:21] Opposed, like sign. [00:58:22] Next, wastewater treatment plant emergency generator purchase. [00:58:27] Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, this agenda item is related to the purchase from [00:58:36] an authorized dealer of Caterpillar ring power systems in the amount not to exceed $72,704 [00:58:46] for the purchase of an emergency generator for the wastewater treatment plant will be [00:58:51] presented to you by Mr. Rivera. [00:58:53] Thank you. [00:58:55] Also wanted to let you know that this proposal contains the same pricing that is in accordance [00:58:59] with the National Joint Powers Contract 0806113 CAT. [00:59:07] The wastewater treatment plant operates its emergency power on two generators. [00:59:11] The front half of the plant, that generator was replaced in 2008. [00:59:16] The rear half is the generator that we're talking about now. [00:59:19] It's 25 years old, has antiquated technology with it, and the parts now are starting to [00:59:26] get hard to find as far as the repairs go. [00:59:30] With the purchase of this we can finally integrate 100% of that plant into our SCADA system, [00:59:37] our computer software that would make everything automated. [00:59:41] It would give us the ability to be able to power down the generators in sequence to where [00:59:47] they're not always running at 100%, which would save on wear and tear. [00:59:52] These generators are operated at least eight hours every two weeks, and then if the power [00:59:59] does go out. [01:00:00] out or if they're needed they will run even more. So that we can operate these things [01:00:06] at a lesser power but get more efficient as far as our pumps, it also would reduce the [01:00:11] amount of money that would be spent on chemicals to treat the effluent. So if you approve this, [01:00:21] plant personnel will remove and install the generator and then we would plan on the value

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15. 11.d

    Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency Generator Purchase (WWTP) - Consideration for Approval

    approved

    Council approved the purchase of an emergency generator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, with staff recommending repurposing the existing generator for master lift stations or city facilities like City Hall rather than auctioning it. The motion included a request for written confirmation from Pasco County regarding the 40% cost-sharing arrangement.

    • motion:Motion to approve the purchase of the emergency generator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a request for written confirmation from Pasco County on the 40% cost-sharing. (passed)
    • direction:Council directed staff to obtain a letter from Pasco County in writing confirming the cost-sharing and that this is a proactive move by the city.

    🏢Pasco County👤Mr. Rivera#40% cost sharing with Pasco County#Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency Generator Purchase

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    [01:00:29] of auctioning a piece of equipment like this is really not that great. It would serve us [01:00:34] better to be able to utilize it with a lesser degree of hazard. In other words, if it broke [01:00:42] down, whatever we were using it for, we wouldn't be in the position of environmental fines [01:00:48] and those types of things. So we would suggest that we would be able to repurpose it and [01:00:55] utilize it at some of our master lift stations now that during some of our power outages [01:01:00] we might have to rent a generator for that or we would also be able to equip it to where [01:01:08] it would be able to generate maybe some of the other city facilities that we have like [01:01:13] city hall that doesn't have a generator but you could be up and running and it's not used [01:01:19] as a shelter or anything like that. So we would recommend the purchase and ask for your approval. [01:01:25] Thank you. Open up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:01:31] Move for approval. Second. To the maker. No, I just want confirmation on the 40% cost sharing [01:01:40] with Pasco County and I want a letter back from them indicating that this is a proactive [01:01:51] move on the city's part to protect life and water and production and that we've gotten [01:01:57] our useful life out of this generator and we really look forward to them participating [01:02:04] in the associated costs and I want it in writing due to the fact that they've taken [01:02:12] liberties lately on a number of issues on ancient history that they're reinterpreting [01:02:19] for themselves so I'd like it in the public record that they have an associated cost, [01:02:26] we get that resolved and that it is a proactive move which is very beneficial not only to [01:02:33] city residents but to county residents. It may be a little over the top but at this [01:02:39] point in time I'd rather make sure that it isn't something that somebody wants to misinterpret [01:02:46] 5, 6, 10 years down the road and that it is a proactive move on our part especially when [01:02:53] it has the net benefits that you've explained. Thank you. To the second. Nothing. Councilman. [01:03:00] I have nothing further. Thank you. I'm glad you're getting this fixed before it just up [01:03:09] chucks and leaves us without water cleaning capability at the wastewater treatment plant. [01:03:16] There's no further discussion. All those in favor please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed [01:03:20] like sign. Next, sanitary manhole inserts. Yes sir, Mr. Mayor, this is a bid award being [01:03:29] presented to you by Mr. Rivera. In the amount not to exceed $108,750 for 870 rain stopper [01:03:42] sanitary sewer manhole inserts from Capital Foundry of Virginia Incorporated and Mr. Rivera [01:03:51] can you tell the council a little bit about the infiltration project? Sure. You might [01:03:56] recall we just completed our smoke testing of our sewer system which identifies where [01:04:02] we have infiltration and inflow within our system. One of the greatest causes of inflow [01:04:08] is through manhole covers, the tops of those. That's created during events or when we have [01:04:15] flooding events. These rain stopper or manhole insert pans actually go underneath the lid. [01:04:24] They will allow three gallons of water to come in. Once it hits, it stops that. What [01:04:33] it does, it basically reduces your cost for treatment. We have to treat influent as it [01:04:41] comes into our system. When we have these large storm events, we just have triple the [01:04:47] amount of storm water that gets in that system. Once it gets in the system, it becomes contaminated [01:04:53] as well. We have to treat that just like we would effluent. Actually, it's even more [01:04:58] expensive to treat because it contains several different types of metals and other things [01:05:04] that normally aren't in the sewer system. This rain stopper brand is unique simply because [01:05:11] it has a patented valve release on it that actually will, after a certain amount of time, [01:05:20] this valve will let the water start to come out of that pan and into the system instead

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16. 11.e

    Sanitary Sewer Manhole Inserts - ITB No. 17-008 Bid Award

    approved

    Council awarded ITB No. 17-008 for sanitary sewer manhole inserts to Capital Foundry of Virginia after the apparent low bidder, Rowland Incorporated ($87,000), was disqualified for submitting a brand that did not conform to specifications. Staff noted the inserts allow methane gas release while blocking inflow, and committed to coordinating with stormwater crews to address diverted capacity, particularly near the county line on Massachusetts Avenue.

    • motion:Motion to approve the bid award for sanitary sewer manhole inserts (ITB No. 17-008) to Capital Foundry of Virginia. (passed)

    📍Mass Avenue🏢Capital Foundry of Virginia🏢Rowland Incorporated👤Brian Weedon#ITB No. 17-008#Sanitary Sewer Manhole Inserts#inflow project#smoke testing

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    [01:05:27] of staying there until it evaporates. While the thing is dry, what it also does, it will [01:05:32] also work in reverse to where the methane gas and those types of gas buildups that you [01:05:39] have in the system can be released and not stay confined in that system. That was one [01:05:46] of the things about these bids that were submitted. It was a type of model and brand [01:05:55] that was in the specifications. Rowland Incorporated was the apparent low bidder. They had a bid [01:06:02] of $87,000, but when staff reviewed the specifications that were submitted in the ITB, their brand [01:06:10] of manhole inserts didn't conform with the specifications, so that actually disqualified [01:06:18] them. We would recommend that you approve this bid award from the Capital Foundry of [01:06:25] Virginia. Thank you. I'll open it up for public comment. [01:06:30] Seeing no one, come forward and bring it back to Council. [01:06:35] I move for approval. Second. [01:06:37] It was a little, and I appreciate the explanation. I didn't know I was going to get into the [01:06:48] manhole diverter cover business while I was on Council, but I've been through a number [01:06:54] of other things since being up here twice. It's interesting that Rowland thought they [01:07:02] could get that different diverter cover through the bid process. Obviously, it's a $20,000 [01:07:11] difference. I understand the material going into our system that we have to treat. It's [01:07:17] got oil. It's got metals. It's got everything else. I do have a little bit of a concern [01:07:24] of obviously, if it doesn't penetrate our system, it's going to be a flood potential [01:07:33] in some areas. I'm very sensitive about where the city touches the county, especially on [01:07:41] Mass Avenue. I want to make sure that we begin to look at those in our stormwater approaches [01:07:49] because obviously, we're only letting three gallons now as opposed to what was happening [01:07:54] in the past. I think we probably have to make some allowances for capacity that's [01:08:00] being diverted if that's a fair assessment. With that, I'd rather have these in place [01:08:06] before the rainy season gets here as opposed to asking for it to be re-bid and go through [01:08:12] the whole process. I think the product and the way that it's designed helps us in other [01:08:19] ways besides just the offset of the cost between the two. [01:08:24] Sure. We've looked at that. As part of the inflow project that we did, we've got topography [01:08:33] maps and those types of things to where when we start inserting these things, we are typically [01:08:39] going to take a look at those, have the stormwater crews go out prior to that, perform any maintenance [01:08:45] that we need to, but be conscious of that because you're correct. It's not going somewhere. [01:08:50] It's going somewhere else. Thank you. To the second. [01:08:55] Nothing. I have nothing on this one. [01:09:00] I appreciate that you finished the smoke testing. People got all excited when they got the notes [01:09:05] about smoke potentially coming up through their pipes. For folks like Brian Weedon, [01:09:13] I know that deal with computers all day long, smoke testing has a different connotation [01:09:18] which is that the computers run on it and if the magic smoke gets out, they quit working. [01:09:25] There's no further discussion. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:09:28] Aye. Opposed? [01:09:29] Aye. [01:09:30] Excuse me. [01:09:31] Like sign. Motion passes. Next is alcoholic beverage special event permit for the Cody [01:09:35] River Seafest. [01:09:38] Ms. Smith. [01:09:40] Thank you. We have before you tonight a request for the 2017 Cody River Seafood Festival. [01:09:49] The special event team met on March 21st and reviewed the application. The request is to [01:09:54] sell beer and wine in Sims Park on Friday, April 21st from 5 to 11 p.m. On Saturday, [01:10:01] April 22nd from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Then again on Sunday, April 23rd from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. [01:10:09] These hours and days are in compliance with the city ordinance on alcoholic beverages. [01:10:16] There is a new map that they had provided after the packet was completed that you should [01:10:20] receive on the day as tonight. There is also a representative here tonight if you have [01:10:25] any questions. The recommendation from staff is to approve the Cody River Seafood Festival [01:10:32] alcoholic beverage special event permit to be held in Sims Park from April 21st through [01:10:39] April 23rd. [01:10:41] Thank you. I'll open this up for public comment. Come on down.

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17. 11.f

    Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit - Cotee River Seafest

    approved

    Council considered a Special Event Permit for the Cotee River Seafest, including alcoholic beverages and partial street closures. After concerns from the Historical Society about street closures and from Deputy Mayor Phillips about heavy use of Sims Park, the applicant clarified the car show would move into a parking lot reducing closures. Council approved the permit.

    • motion:Motion to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit for the Cotee River Seafest. (passed)

    📍5603 Wyoming Avenue📍6105 Main Street📍Circle Boulevard📍Grand from Bank to end of parking lot📍Sims Park🏢Main Street🏢New Port Richey Historical Society and Museum👤Bob Langford👤David Dorsey👤Davis👤Elaine👤Liz👤Manns👤Phillips👤Starkey#CFEST#Chasco#Classic Car Show#Cotee River Seafest#Hurricane Expo

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    [01:10:56] Bob Langford, still 5603 Wyoming Avenue. This special event, and I haven't seen the new map, so maybe... [01:11:10] It's very professional, by the way. [01:11:12] Oh, right. It's color coded. [01:11:15] No, it's great, actually. [01:11:17] Okay. [01:11:19] Is this it? [01:11:21] It is. And this is where my question comes in. Looking at this new map even, it's always... [01:11:35] Circle Boulevard is always closed from over here on the north side and sometimes even on the east side, [01:11:46] but always on the north side all the way around to Indiana, right? [01:11:53] There's not even anything happening. And I don't understand why those street closures are... [01:12:00] Every time something is happening in the park, the streets are closed. And I'm here now talking [01:12:06] because of the historical society and museum. It adversely affects us in the biggest way when the streets [01:12:18] are closed and there's not even any reason to have them closed. No obvious reason. And looking at this map, [01:12:25] I can still say that. [01:12:27] Mr. Langford, can I ask you a question? [01:12:29] Yeah. [01:12:30] Wouldn't the attraction of thousands of people for this event in the park help your organization as far as [01:12:37] put traffic inside your building and attracting people to what you have to offer, regardless of the road being closed? [01:12:42] You know what? It does in a way, and it really increases our use of our bathroom traffic, I think, more than anything. [01:12:52] Does it? [01:12:53] Yeah. Because people really don't have any place to park. It's hard anyway. But this makes it impossible because [01:13:01] you can't even come down the roads. And the people that live there, they don't get it. We don't get it. [01:13:09] I mean, I don't know who gets it. And looking at the map, I still don't get it. And the letter that goes with [01:13:18] the street closures is not the streets that are closed. It's different. The letter to the residents and businesses [01:13:28] is worded differently. It says that the streets are closed between the alley thing and Bank Street and the main street [01:13:37] building, whatever that is. I think that's up there. And that's cool. That's all cool. But it has nothing to do with us [01:13:47] over on the other side of the park. [01:13:49] Mr. Langford, I have the exact same question when I saw the proposal. Perhaps we could get somebody from Main Street [01:13:57] to explain exactly where they are planning on wanting to have things closed. [01:14:01] It's every special event, though. Sorry, I don't mean to interrupt, but it's every single special event. [01:14:09] And most special events don't use the road. They just close it. [01:14:13] If you've got a carnival or something else or a car show that's all the way around Circle like we had this past event, [01:14:20] that's different. So let's see if we can get some answers for you. Thank you. [01:14:25] Mr. Dorsey. [01:14:27] David Dorsey, 6105 Main Street. I don't think our intention was to close that part of the street. [01:14:33] The boat show would be by the river in the park, and the car show was to be on Grand and close part of the parking lot [01:14:42] at the incubator and have it on that side of the street. So it was never our intention to close that part of the Circle. [01:14:52] The original request in the application is a partial street closure, but that could have been modified since this map was revised. [01:15:00] and submitted, but it was just for Saturday from 7 a.m. until the end of [01:15:05] the Hurricane Expo, and it's just a section of Grand from Bank to the [01:15:11] beginning, basically the end of that parking lot, the beginning of the whatever [01:15:16] we're calling that building now, and then also again on Sunday morning from 9 a.m. [01:15:21] until the end of the car show, but that was original discussion because the car [01:15:25] show was going to be in that section of the street, and now you've moved it [01:15:28] into the parking lot, so there may not be a need. That's fine. I think that makes more [01:15:32] sense. Public Works agreed to close that parking lot that morning, and [01:15:39] they would make it easier, you know, to have traffic go through there. It would, [01:15:43] you know, lose part of the parking lot, but I think it would. Yeah, jockeying in and out of that [01:15:49] parking lot at that time gets to, ideally it works better in your flow. And I [01:15:56] think that addresses the Historical Society's concerns. Very good. Thank you. [01:16:02] Anyone else wish to address Council on this? Hearing none, I'll bring it back to [01:16:08] Council. Move for approval. Second. We have a motion and a second. To the maker? Nothing [01:16:13] further. To the second? Mr. Phillips? Yeah, I find it interesting that we, that on [01:16:21] page 154 where it talks about the museum, we don't have any authority over the [01:16:26] museum. We rent them the space, but we're taking liberties because we don't manage [01:16:32] the museum. We have a relationship, but in our special events package, they come [01:16:39] in and say, I want to close this, I want to do that, and including the museum. Now, I [01:16:44] have to go and ask them kindly if they'll let us oversee them at that time, [01:16:49] so I think that the application needs to be a little more site-specific about what [01:16:54] we really do have control over. And obviously, one of my questions was about [01:17:00] the classic car show, which they've answered tonight with this new, this new [01:17:05] layout. And then I go back to my utilization of Sims Park, and I like the [01:17:14] Main Street group, but I got to tell you, this last nine days with no rain and [01:17:21] with Sims Park and with chairs set up, all nine days and concerts and all that, [01:17:29] it's taken a beating. And at the end of the day, when it takes a beating, we have to, [01:17:34] we have to refurbish it, meaning the city and the residents, because we don't really [01:17:38] get that much payback from the groups that are using it. And so, and this event's [01:17:46] like almost two and a half weeks later, and if we don't get any rain between now [01:17:50] and then, by the time they get done, I don't know the severity of the usage. But [01:17:57] that's one of my concerns, but, you know, I guess we kind of live and learn. One [01:18:01] year we'll get a lot of rain, other years we won't, but it's just the timing of [01:18:05] letting the facility that has become such an integral part of our economic [01:18:11] development and everything else, I guess I'm just looking for a little timeout, [01:18:17] and I've asked that question repeatedly, but I understand each group needing to [01:18:23] have it to fund their operations. I'm just trying to figure out where those [01:18:27] happy medians are. And I know we get too hot. I know all the, I know all of the [01:18:32] other side of the conversation, but in the same token, it's become a tradition [01:18:38] with CFEST, and I know the timings fall in different places. I just would like to [01:18:43] make sure that we are, that we understand what we're putting our pristine park [01:18:51] through with each group set up. So that's just my concerns. [01:18:55] Ms. Manns. [01:18:56] In response to the concerns articulated by Deputy Mayor Phillips, we have [01:19:01] programmed into our schedule a rest time for the park, so that in between [01:19:07] events there's time for us to tend to maintenance that may need to occur as a [01:19:13] result of the event, and to reactivate some plant material, particularly grass [01:19:20] that may be impacted by the heavy traffic that's been experienced. And I [01:19:26] will provide a copy of that calendar to you in my city manager's report on [01:19:30] Friday. [01:19:31] Mr. Mayor, if I may, and Ms. Manns, that maintenance you referred to, I had a [01:19:34] discussion with Elaine last week. The funds for that maintenance for [01:19:39] re-sodding, for replanting plants that get trampled, if that were to happen, that [01:19:43] comes from the security deposit from the event? [01:19:46] That's correct. [01:19:46] Correct. We're not, it's coming out of the city's pocket. [01:19:48] Councilman Starkey, all of the expenses have been paid by the event organizers. [01:19:52] Thank you. Councilman Davis. [01:19:57] It's going to be a great event. I am concerned about the short turnaround [01:20:03] between Chasco and this, but the calendar is what it is, and I understand Chasco [01:20:10] had some fairly tight things to hit, and Easter is late this year and [01:20:15] everything else, so it's created an awkward calendar. To the extent that we [01:20:21] can get the water on in the park and try to help that grass recover, there are [01:20:28] sections, particularly near the sidewalks, that were they somebody's front yard, [01:20:34] we'd be sending Liz over to talk to them about parking, because the grass is [01:20:40] just totally gone. It's a sandlot, and particularly as the main sidewalk comes [01:20:46] in and you get to the concert circle, that T, the grass is totally gone. It's [01:20:51] just, it's sand. There's no further discussion. All those in favor, please

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18. 11.g

    Appointment of Rex Phelps, Environmental Committee

    approved

    Council appointed Rex Phelps to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term ending April 4, 2019. Phelps had attended several committee meetings and submitted an application; council members thanked him for attending in person and for his willingness to serve.

    • motion:Motion to approve the appointment of Rex Phelps to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term ending April 4, 2019. (passed)

    📍5914 Central Avenue👤Davis👤Rex Phelps#Agriculture Ordinance#Environmental Committee#Loquat Festival

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    [01:20:56] signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next is appointment of [01:21:02] Rex Phillips to the Environmental Committee. Mr. Mayor, members of the City [01:21:05] Council, Mr. Phelps has indicated an interest in an appointment to the [01:21:12] Environmental Committee. In that respect, he has attended a number of meetings of [01:21:17] the group. He has submitted an application. If you determine that it's [01:21:25] appropriate to appoint Mr. Phelps to serve on the Environmental Committee, it [01:21:32] will be for a two-year term and his renewal will elapse on April 4th, 2019. We [01:21:39] believe that Mr. Phelps is well qualified and fits the requirements set [01:21:43] forth in the city's code, and we are asking for you to approve his [01:21:47] appointment. Thank you. Any comment from the public? Mr. Phelps is here. [01:21:55] I'm not sure I, I don't think I've met Mr. Phelps. Thank you for your application. [01:22:01] Hi, I'm Rex Phelps. I live at 5914 Central Avenue. Thank you. It's a great [01:22:11] street. It's a great, Central Avenue is just a really great, it's a great street. [01:22:18] Always has been. So. Entertain a motion. Move to approve. Second. To the maker. Mr. [01:22:25] Phelps, thank you for coming. I love when people that apply for boards come to the [01:22:28] meetings, we can put a face with the name, and the Environmental [01:22:32] Committee is a such an important committee to our city, especially I'm [01:22:37] going to bring up during communications, but the most recent article on [01:22:42] the Agriculture Ordinance that we passed that was in the Times just, it's such a [01:22:48] positive reflection of the city of Newport, and the Environmental Committee is [01:22:52] just so, doing great things. So, thank you for being a part of it, and thank you [01:22:58] for coming tonight. I appreciate it very much. Second. Thank you for your service. [01:23:03] We appreciate you wanting to be part of that group, and we know a lot of those [01:23:06] people. Some of them we served up here on Council with many, many years ago, and [01:23:11] every little step they make, and everything that we've been able to try [01:23:15] to assist in, and eventually some additional assistance, only further [01:23:21] defines our community, and we appreciate you wanting to be part of that group. [01:23:26] Councilman Davis. It's just rare we see faces come in when they get appointed, so not only [01:23:30] we're looking forward to seeing you tonight, but maybe in other nights when [01:23:34] they make their presentations. Okay. Thank you. And thank you for your service, and I [01:23:39] suspect we'll see you at the Loquat Festival on Saturday. Probably so. Probably. If there's no further [01:23:47] discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like, sign. [01:23:51] Thank you. Next is appointment of Cynthia Contreras to the Cultural Affairs

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19. 11.h

    Appointment of Cynthia Contreras, Cultural Affairs Committee

    approved

    Council appointed Cynthia Contreras to the Cultural Affairs Committee for a two-year term expiring April 4, 2019. She meets code requirements and was endorsed by a councilmember who has known her personally for 25 years.

    • motion:Move to approve appointment of Cynthia Contreras to the Cultural Affairs Committee for a term expiring April 4, 2019. (passed)

    👤Cynthia Contreras#Cultural Affairs Committee

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    [01:23:57] Committee. Yes, sir. Mr. Mayor, there are a number of vacancies on the Cultural [01:24:01] Affairs Committee. We are looking for some good members in that respect. Ms. [01:24:08] Contreras has submitted her application seeking appointment to the Cultural [01:24:13] Affairs Committee. The open term is for a two-year period of time. Ms. Contreras [01:24:21] meets the requirements of the code, and we would like you to consider appointing [01:24:27] her to the group for a term to expire on April 4th, 2019. Thank you. Open it up for [01:24:33] public comment. Seeing none, bring it back to Council. Move for approval. Second. To [01:24:38] the maker. I've known Cynthia for over 25 years. She's not here tonight, but she [01:24:42] will be an asset to the Cultural Affairs Committee, and we appreciate her. Very [01:24:46] good. To the second. I appreciate her wanting to be involved in the Cultural [01:24:50] Affairs Committee. Mr. Davis. I'm just happy she wants to be involved in the city. [01:24:55] Likewise. Thank you, if you're watching this, for your willingness to serve. [01:25:00] There's no further discussion. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [01:25:03] Opposed, like, sign. Motion passes. Next is reappointment of Gina DeGregorio. Yes, sir, [01:25:12] Mr. Mayor. And Ms. DeGregorio has been a valued member since 2012. Her current [01:25:21] term expired on November 18th, 2016. She has recently submitted her application [01:25:28] seeking reappointment to the committee. If approved, her term will be for two [01:25:34] years and will elapse on April 4th, 2019. She has served the Cultural Affairs [01:25:42] Committee responsibly, and we would like you to consider her reappointment. Thank [01:25:47] you. Open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to [01:25:51] Council. Move for approval. We have a motion and a second. To the maker. No. To [01:25:57] the second. Thank you. Sticking with us. Councilman. Yes, thank you very, very much. [01:26:02] And likewise, thank you. There's no further discussion. All those in favor, [01:26:06] please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like, sign. Next item is the City Manager [01:26:12] performance evaluation. This is normally the point in the meeting when I ask if [01:26:15] anybody needs a break before we move on. Yes. Unfortunately, it's 830, and I need a break. [01:26:23] Let's take a minute break. We'll reconvene at 845. Next item on the agenda is the City [01:26:30] Manager's performance evaluation. Ms. Manz, did you want to say anything before [01:26:36] we start this? As per the terms of my contract, I have asked that you perform [01:26:48] an annual evaluation of my performance as your City Manager, and it's that time [01:26:55] of year again when you get to evaluate my performance so that I can serve you [01:27:03] better. The tool that we have relied on in previous years is an evaluation form [01:27:13] that I have drafted and sent out to you in advance of this review period. I hope [01:27:24] that it's as effective as a tool to you as it's been in the past, and the result [01:27:33] of the evaluation is also the basis of any contract term adjustments [01:27:40] that you may contemplate and determine to be appropriate. Thank you. I'll open it up [01:27:46] for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, I'm going to bring it back to [01:27:51] council and start by reading an email from Judy DeBella Thomas that she sent [01:27:57] to Ms. Manz and asked to be inserted in the public record. I am traveling on the [01:28:02] road and unable to attend the council meeting. However, I would like it to be [01:28:06] on the record, in particular to the City Manager's performance appraisal. In my [01:28:11] opinion, Ms. Manz ranks in the outstanding superior category across the [01:28:15] board. She's an excellent manager, a talented negotiator, and her communication [01:28:19] skills are superior. She's always accessible and prompt in returning calls [01:28:24] and providing requested information. As important as her devotion to our city,

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20. 11.i

    Re-Appointment of Gina DiGregorio, Cultural Affairs Committee

    discussed

    Discussion (apparently mis-slotted under this agenda item) regarding extending City Manager Debbie Manz's contract. Councilmembers Judy DeBella Thomas (via written statement) and Bill Phillips/Starkey expressed strong support for extending her contract by at least two additional years.

    • direction:Council expressed support for extending City Manager Debbie Manz's contract by at least two additional years. (none)

    👤Debbie Manz👤Judy DeBella Thomas👤Starkey#City Manager contract extension

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    [01:28:29] her city by adoption, its people, ideals, problems, and solutions, we collectively [01:28:35] as a council have achieved much more under her direction, and it is important [01:28:39] that we continue the forward movement and the completion of our vision for the [01:28:42] city. It is for that reason I would vote to extend her contract at [01:28:47] least another two years. Thank you to my fellow councilmen for taking my input [01:28:51] into consideration. With kind regards, Judy DeBella Thomas, Councilwoman. With that, [01:28:57] I'll open it up to my colleagues that are in attendance. [01:29:03] Left or right? Right or left? It doesn't matter to me. Who would like to start, Mr. Starkey? [01:29:07] I'll keep the specifics in my report. I'm going to give to Debbie. I've been not [01:29:13] shy about saying this. I remember when I was up here for the candidate forum last [01:29:17] year, one of the questions was asked was, what was the one decision you made that [01:29:22] you felt impacted the city the most in a positive way? That was one of the [01:29:26] questions you probably remember being answered. My answer was hiring Debbie Manz. [01:29:29] I think she's an absolutely phenomenal city manager. Everybody has, you know, room [01:29:33] for improvement, but there's not a whole lot of room for improvement in my [01:29:36] opinion with Debbie. She's just done phenomenal things. She's been able to get [01:29:40] things done that prior city managers were not able to get done. She's a [01:29:44] complete asset to the city. I don't want to lose her. I can't believe we only have [01:29:48] three years left in her current contract. I would like to propose also along with [01:29:53] Judy that we extend our contract at least two more years, because if not, I [01:29:57] think there's going to be some people out to... [01:30:00] try to snatch her up and take her away from us for, you know, however many years she wants to work. [01:30:06] And I wouldn't want to see that happen. [01:30:07] So I'm definitely in favor of a contract extension of, to me, a minimum of two years, [01:30:11] according to how long Debbie wants to work.

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21. 11.j

    City Manager Performance Evaluation

    approved

    Council discussed the City Manager's annual performance evaluation. A motion was made to extend City Manager Debbie Manz's contract by two years with a 1.75% cost-of-living raise. The motion passed despite Deputy Mayor's preference to delay until a full council was present and to realign the evaluation timing with the budget cycle.

    • motion:Extend the City Manager's contract by two years with a 1.75% cost-of-living raise. (passed)

    👤Bill👤DeBella Thomas👤Debbie Manz👤Jeff👤King👤Mr. Davis👤Mr. Phillips👤Mr. Starkey#Chasco event#City Manager Performance Evaluation#Police Department quarterly report#Strategic Plan

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    [01:30:13] And I'd also like to propose a cost of living raise of 1.75 percent as well. [01:30:18] Thank you. [01:30:20] I've had the pleasure of having Debbie Manz as city manager, my term as mayor. [01:30:27] I also had the opportunity to have several other people as city managers during my tenure on city council. [01:30:38] I'm not going to talk ill about any of them, but I will say, without a doubt, [01:30:43] Ms. Manz is absolutely the best of the batch. [01:30:47] She's been a joy to work with and always keeping us well informed. [01:30:52] I'm good with the two-year bid as well. [01:31:00] Deputy Mayor. [01:31:02] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [01:31:04] I'm taking a little different track this year. [01:31:07] I really was going to ask that we kind of move this off. [01:31:12] I really would like to have Ms. DeBella Thomas here, no matter what she puts on an e-mail and sends this to us. [01:31:19] I find it more effective when we do an appraisal, especially of the city manager, that we've got all the players, number one. [01:31:27] Number two, this year especially, I wanted to start talking about re-evaluating her contract in such a way that it coincides later [01:31:40] on in the year as the budget session comes, because we evaluate and then a lot of things happen through the budget elements. [01:31:48] I'm trying to dovetail those together because we get away from some of the things we've run up against in the budget last year. [01:31:57] Then, obviously, we've had our audit train. [01:32:01] We've got other things that are going on. [01:32:04] Debbie's done a great job. [01:32:06] We delayed quite a while in making it available for Mr. Davis and Mr. Starkey to be part of that hiring process. [01:32:18] I mean, we kicked it out another five or six months. [01:32:22] Rightfully so, the first two go-rounds, we just couldn't find the right candidates. [01:32:26] I mean, I don't care if anybody wants to dress them up and come in and out of the door. [01:32:31] They weren't the quality that we needed and where we needed to go from. [01:32:38] With that, I mean, I'm all about talking about her performance and those kind of things. [01:32:45] Last year, we delayed it twice. [01:32:48] Once because Mr. Bell-Thomas didn't get the instructions right and didn't fill out her form, so we had to kick it down. [01:32:55] We obviously have a city election next week. [01:32:58] Like I said, I try to be kind and considerate on most sides of this. [01:33:04] I've made my evaluations, and some of them go back to last budget season. [01:33:09] Some go back to strategic plan elements. [01:33:12] For me, I'm just finding it that I obviously was hoping we'd have all of our players here, all the people on council, [01:33:21] so we could possibly talk about negotiating with Debbie to move her performance evaluation to a different time of the year. [01:33:31] We're given a raise here, and then we have to go through the same process during the budget standpoint. [01:33:38] Though it's only a cost-of-living increase this year, we hired her at a rate, and we've given two raises. [01:33:46] This will be the third, which obviously she's earned in a lot of ways. [01:33:50] Like I just said, I like a much more open conversation, and so with that, I've got my comments. [01:33:57] I've done my evaluations. [01:34:00] There are a couple of things in the appraisal that next year, obviously, if we stay on the same thing, I'll get one more chance at it, [01:34:07] because I'll be here at least through April of next year. [01:34:12] I just find some of it a little, as you go along in your job, the subjectivity of certain things needs to fall to the wayside, [01:34:20] and it comes back to performance, execution, mentoring, and moving departments forward, [01:34:28] and moving elements of the organization to where it needs to be. [01:34:35] With that, this year's evaluation, I probably think I've been a little more ... [01:34:41] I guess I've kind of twisted the screw a little bit tighter, because my evaluation comes from a couple of different things out there, [01:34:50] but most importantly is our strategic plan is not in place. [01:34:56] It's not here. [01:34:57] So for me to grade Ms. Manson, and most of it's our fault. [01:35:01] We haven't executed, so you can only blame so much on the manager when we don't have that in place, [01:35:07] but then we have these benchmarks we're trying to hold to, but we haven't even established our own benchmarks. [01:35:12] So there's culpability on both sides, but that's kind of where my thoughts are. [01:35:17] The more you go through an employment process, even in my jobs over a number of years, [01:35:25] my evaluations got tougher every year because my deliverables and where I needed to be got a lot tighter, [01:35:33] and I just, like I said, once again, not having all of us here to go through the conversations is disappointing, [01:35:41] and only because I think that we need to be collective in what we do. [01:35:45] I don't care what the ... [01:35:46] and I appreciate at least the email with the oversight, so that's me, Mr. Mayor. [01:35:51] Mr. Davis. [01:35:54] I think to put two and two together, meaning Jeff and Bill so far, [01:36:02] we gave her a pot that didn't have any gold in it, you know, [01:36:07] and she's done a great job trying to put some gold in the pot, [01:36:11] but now it's beginning to be her organization and her programs, [01:36:17] and a lot of the repairs have been done, [01:36:21] and of course the finance department is one of the prime examples. [01:36:26] I probably rated her mostly superior because I don't think anybody's outstanding, not even me, [01:36:34] but nobody's eyes are my outstanding, my dead parents maybe, I don't know. [01:36:42] But anyhow, the only place that I found, a couple places I found a little bit, [01:36:49] I think we need to work with Debbie, and Debbie needs to work with us, [01:36:53] is this development of an idea, I think Bill called it stair-stepping, [01:36:59] I call it wanting the whole program at once. [01:37:02] We get something and we don't have the whole program and we vote on that, [01:37:06] and then we get another piece two weeks later or a month later, [01:37:10] and another piece two weeks or a month later, [01:37:12] and I'm sure that she's thought this out, [01:37:15] but we haven't seen the whole program until it comes along. [01:37:18] And so I would like more of that, the whole program, [01:37:21] when we're approached on a particular program or particular idea. [01:37:26] And the other thing is that I'd just like to be able to talk to some of the employees in the town [01:37:33] without them thinking that I wanted some information from them, [01:37:36] that they might lose their job, and I don't even want information, [01:37:39] I thought they're nice people and would like to talk to them for a few minutes, [01:37:42] and it seems like they get worried that talking to me they're going to lose their job or something, [01:37:47] and I just want her to reiterate to those people that if they're doing their job and their performance is fine, [01:37:54] and if I ask a question that they don't really want to answer that they can tell me they can't answer it, [01:37:58] or they'll give the answer to Debbie and Debbie can give the answer, [01:38:01] but they're just, you know, after being here four years, [01:38:06] some of them become acquaintances, I won't say they're friends, [01:38:09] but acquaintance enough that I'll stop and talk to them, [01:38:12] and all of a sudden there's all of a sudden, [01:38:15] I've seen that more in the last year of kind of a wall going up, [01:38:19] and I don't even want any information, I just want to see how their family is or something along that line, [01:38:24] so if we can work on communication between your staff and you, Debbie, [01:38:29] and your staff and yourself to us in some of these programs, I'd be a happy guy, [01:38:34] and we'd probably be, you know, maybe I could find an outstanding. [01:38:40] I heard a motion to extend our contract two years with a 1.75% increase. [01:38:46] Do we have a second? [01:38:53] I think I'll go along with, I have reservations, let me just say before I make, [01:39:01] I have reservations about the two years, and I really don't have a reservation about 1.75, [01:39:07] but I have reservations about the two years, because virtually, you told me four years, [01:39:13] Jeff says three years, I don't know really, where are you on your contract? [01:39:17] I have four years remaining in my contract, it lapses in June of 2021, [01:39:26] and the reason that I've asked for some consideration from you in that respect [01:39:32] is so that I will be enabled to be vested in the state's retirement system, [01:39:38] and I need one additional year to achieve that. [01:39:43] Sorry, I misspoke, Councilman. [01:39:46] No, no, it's fine, I just wanted to get it correct, because she had told me, [01:39:49] the only reason I have reservations, you know, within two years, all five of us can be gone, [01:39:54] and we're setting precedent for the next, you know. [01:39:59] But I'm just saying, we're setting something out there, and I just want to say this out loud, [01:40:04] I have no problems with giving her two years, but I also would like everybody to think that, [01:40:09] you know, not only the people at home, but us up here, that we're doing the work of somebody [01:40:14] that might want to be doing the work themselves a couple years down the road. [01:40:19] But I'll second it. [01:40:22] We have a motion and a second to the maker, anything else? [01:40:25] I have a question. Mr. Phillips had a statement he made. [01:40:30] We do this evaluation of your one-year anniversary, right? [01:40:33] Yes. [01:40:34] That's why we're doing it this time of year. [01:40:35] In terms of my contract. [01:40:36] And I understand where we're going. [01:40:37] And it becomes effectuated consistent with my anniversary date, which is June 2nd. [01:40:44] That's just why it doesn't coincide. [01:40:46] I understand where you're coming from with the budget season. [01:40:48] The contract specifies that it be conducted at the first meeting in April. [01:40:52] But we have made some alterations to the original contract. [01:41:02] I'm just trying to place it more in line with how we address the overall city. [01:41:10] And, you know, we've had some good economic times. [01:41:16] It doesn't mean that's the only reason that we've turned the corner. [01:41:21] It's one factor. [01:41:24] But, you know, we've seen people that have had good times and can't get out of their own daggum way. [01:41:31] So it is a factor. [01:41:33] I just want to try to be able, during the budget process, to have everything kind of in that flow. [01:41:42] And I'm really hoping this year that it is. [01:41:44] But that's the reason for the comment. [01:41:46] I really was just hoping that we could realign that contract dates. [01:41:51] You know, if you're doing a good job in February or March and you do a good job in June, [01:41:56] I think it carries through to the budget side. [01:41:59] I'm just trying to get some continuity there for councils moving forward, [01:42:05] especially if we're looking to accommodate that. [01:42:09] And, unfortunately, this evening I'm okay with the pay raise element. [01:42:18] I'm just not ready tonight without a full council to do the extension at this moment tonight. [01:42:29] So that's kind of where I am. [01:42:31] Sorry. [01:42:32] Councilman Davis. [01:42:35] Yeah, I'm okay with it, doing it tonight. [01:42:39] I think we've got a consensus. [01:42:42] And I do understand, Deputy Mayor, your thought about trying to align things. [01:42:48] The flip side is, as I will remind all of my colleagues, the budget season, [01:42:55] particularly once you hit about July 1st through October 1st, is just hell on wheels. [01:43:01] And to try to throw the city manager evaluation at that same time frame, I think, would just be piling on. [01:43:10] There's no further discussion. [01:43:11] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:43:13] Aye. [01:43:14] Opposed, like sign. [01:43:15] No. [01:43:16] Motion passes. [01:43:18] Next is a three-minute report from our king. [01:43:24] Thank you. [01:43:27] I'm just going to take just my brief time to mention to you what has occurred in the police department, performance-wise, [01:43:36] numbers-wise, from January 1st to now. [01:43:40] I'm very proud of the department. [01:43:42] I think you know that. [01:43:44] And our officers have just been doing an incredible job. [01:43:51] We had over 7,368 incidents that we have handled. [01:44:00] That resulted in 1,254 incident reports. [01:44:07] The types of calls that we've responded to were 2,498 area checks, 512 premise checks. [01:44:20] We've had 4,353 calls for service or other self-initiated activity by our officers. [01:44:30] Those numbers are tremendous. [01:44:32] We have made, in that same period of time, 335 arrests, which I think are outstanding. [01:44:41] When I was at Chasco, which I was at a lot of the events this week, I had so many citizens from our community come up to me [01:44:51] and compliment our officers, the fire department as well. [01:44:56] But the comments that I got about my police officers was actually [01:45:00] your police officers was that they were so [01:45:03] outstanding at diffusing situations [01:45:06] and making the event [01:45:08] uh... all of the events [01:45:09] uh... run very smoothly so with that [01:45:13] I'm going to close my report [01:45:16] Any questions for the chief? [01:45:18] Do you have an area where you [01:45:21] are identifying that might [01:45:23] need more attention [01:45:25] from us or from the city manager or from yourself?

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22. 11.k

    Three Minute Report: Police Department

    discussed

    Police Chief gave a brief report stating he has problematic areas but is not requesting more officers, working with the City Attorney and Debbie on ordinance tweaks. Council discussion followed about loitering issues near Dr. Kincaid's office and Master Mechanics that police and Public Works addressed by removing benches, possible theft of landscaping plants, and the desire for more downtown cameras including a portable one. Deputy Mayor congratulated the Chief on a recent honor and praised the Chasco Fiesta Coordination Committee.

    • direction:Mayor will personally visit Laura Kincaid's office to discuss the missing landscaping and camera concerns. (none)

    🏢Chasco Fiesta Coordination Committee🏢Dr. Kincaid's office🏢Master Mechanics👤Councilman Davis👤Debbie👤Laura Kincaid👤Mr. Rivera👤Steve#Chasco Fiesta#economic development funding for Kincaid property#portable downtown camera program

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    [01:45:30] I do but it wouldn't be I don't think I can really give you a good response [01:45:35] right now [01:45:37] we have some problematic areas I communicate to Debbie regularly [01:45:42] on what [01:45:43] my needs are [01:45:44] and uh... [01:45:47] Is there ordinances down the road that would help you? [01:45:52] Our attorney is wonderful we're working on tweaks to some ordinances I just [01:45:56] mentioned to him tonight [01:45:58] one that we're looking at again [01:46:00] uh... [01:46:02] We're going to continue [01:46:04] Not the volume of the [01:46:06] bars I mean more in the crime section. I understand that and uh... we are [01:46:10] working with [01:46:11] the code related issues because code is very directly related to our other law [01:46:15] enforcement [01:46:16] related problems [01:46:18] I think that uh... [01:46:19] with all the new ordinances and the ordinances that have been upgraded [01:46:24] it's given us more and more tools [01:46:26] as we realize that we've got [01:46:29] opportunities for improvement [01:46:31] we bring those forward [01:46:32] my staff does and then we work with the attorney and Debbie [01:46:35] to try to work out better solutions to problems [01:46:38] that uh... [01:46:39] are good all the way around [01:46:43] certainly I wouldn't mind a couple more officers but I'm not coming in here today [01:46:47] to ask for more officers I think we're doing a great job with the tools you've [01:46:50] given us [01:46:51] and we're going to continue to do that but [01:46:53] you know budget time will roll around and [01:46:55] we'll see what sifts out at that time and [01:46:57] what I feel like I can justify [01:47:00] You're going to address Laura Kincaid's [01:47:03] and do communication [01:47:06] We'll come back to you [01:47:12] Thank you anybody else? [01:47:17] With that we will go into communications [01:47:21] Councilman Davis? Well I'd like you to speak first because you got that [01:47:26] I will mention we had an issue and it's kudos to the [01:47:31] the police department and also to Public Works [01:47:35] there was an issue [01:47:36] in front of [01:47:38] Dr. Kincaid's office and over by Master Mechanics where we had a [01:47:43] a large group of [01:47:47] people that were [01:47:50] creating issues for the businesses [01:47:52] uh... they were loitering they were [01:47:55] they were hanging out they were shouting obscenities across the street at each [01:47:58] other [01:47:59] half of them on [01:48:01] Laura Kincaid's half and half on [01:48:05] the side with Master Mechanics [01:48:08] the police came in and [01:48:11] broke that up and [01:48:12] got them to move along [01:48:14] and Steve from Master Mechanics [01:48:17] urging [01:48:18] Mr. Rivera arranged to get rid of a couple of benches that seemed to be [01:48:22] attractive nuisances there [01:48:25] Both Steve and Laura were very appreciative of us [01:48:29] trying to [01:48:30] clean up that mess because it was it was getting to the point where it was [01:48:34] scaring off customers [01:48:37] I want to take that one step further [01:48:40] Laura had been [01:48:42] got some money from economic development I think to work on her place [01:48:46] and [01:48:48] she thinks and after her and I had a discussion that [01:48:52] we might have [01:48:53] landscapers taking her [01:48:56] landscape out and probably selling it because it's not destroyed [01:49:00] or [01:49:01] you know not found [01:49:04] on the ground torn up or something but it's just missing [01:49:08] and so [01:49:09] with discussions that we've had before about [01:49:12] landscapers coming into town and dumping their [01:49:15] their wares on our piles [01:49:17] that there's a possibility you know but she didn't think until I had a [01:49:21] discussion with her that the possibility [01:49:23] that maybe her lands you know some of the plants and stuff that she's put in [01:49:26] for spring [01:49:28] have disappeared [01:49:30] This is the first I'm hearing of that. Yeah well this we just we just had this [01:49:34] discussion boat parade weekend [01:49:36] and she didn't really think that [01:49:39] she thought it was vandals and I said after we had this discussion she says [01:49:42] well maybe it isn't vandals maybe somebody's just taking it and [01:49:45] and I'd say [01:49:46] you know [01:49:47] a landscaper would be reselling it [01:49:50] Both of them suggested that [01:49:53] more cameras downtown would be used. Yeah and that led to a camera discussion [01:49:57] and I said that we had [01:49:58] been [01:49:59] possibility of [01:50:00] having a portable camera that would be [01:50:02] be putting on some of these piles [01:50:04] that we could actually have it downtown once in a while too or maybe a couple [01:50:07] more [01:50:08] cameras downtown. I'll personally make a trip to her office to speak with her [01:50:12] I mean you know it's really not she doesn't really know the exact answer but [01:50:16] once I said that I said this sounds like some [01:50:18] landscaper's just taking it and reselling it and she's like that was a light went off in her [01:50:21] but she was looking forward to cameras and I [01:50:23] mentioned that we're possibly having a [01:50:27] portable camera that we're going to move around in different places [01:50:32] you know who knows where it is. Wi-Fi cameras are easy to come by these days [01:50:37] Anything else Councilman? [01:50:38] No that's it. Thanks. [01:50:40] Deputy Mayor [01:50:41] Thank you Mr. Mayor [01:50:43] Chief congratulations on your honor [01:50:46] of being selected it shows well on you [01:50:49] shows well on the city your commitment to the community [01:50:52] it's a little bit of validation I believe to back when when you were hired [01:50:58] when your name came up for consideration [01:51:02] and the comments that were [01:51:05] expressed during that process [01:51:08] of your understanding of the [01:51:11] the county [01:51:13] the understanding of the city [01:51:15] the involvement of yourself in a number of [01:51:18] non-profit organizations [01:51:21] as well as your wife's involvement in all those things at the time [01:51:27] so we're very pleased that it [01:51:31] led to you getting a crown [01:51:33] I usually get one when my wife [01:51:35] tells me that I'm doing something not so nice but [01:51:37] but I think [01:51:39] I think it speaks well and we're very proud [01:51:42] number two I want to thank the [01:51:45] the Chasco Fiesta Coordination Committee [01:51:48] you know their [01:51:50] their ability to pull off a nine-day event [01:51:53] good, bad, or indifferent [01:51:55] you know Chasco has become an ingrained [01:51:58] element in our community and there were [01:52:00] they had some challenges this year with concerts and everything else and I know [01:52:04] that [01:52:05] they're always trying to tweak some things and [01:52:08] I'm just hoping that over the years they continue to tweak them in a very [01:52:11] positive manner [01:52:13] especially from the standpoint of [01:52:15] trying to figure out a way not to have [01:52:18] the street parade back up to spring break in the schools [01:52:23] I think it speaks well when we've got our bands in there, our ROTC [01:52:29] theater groups, whatever, because those are the groups that are most [01:52:34] hampered and criticized [01:52:36] on an annual basis when it comes to budget because it doesn't work in the [01:52:40] testing program [01:52:41] you know those involvements keeps kids off the streets it's a policing element [01:52:45] there's a whole series of things [01:52:47] because I [01:52:48] relate to someone I said yeah I remember when [01:52:50] Chasco was around and [01:52:52] we got to put our [01:52:54] t-shirt on from our local business for our baseball because baseball was just [01:52:58] starting at the time [01:53:00] Roscoe, Rexall Drugs, [01:53:02] Henry Dingus, [01:53:03] State Farm, [01:53:05] Mr. Altman's Law Office [01:53:07] and we got to walk down the street and our parents got to see us [01:53:12] It was, you know, PF flyers were the big thing [01:53:17] you know, Ricochet Rabbit, Mighty Mount, Mighty Mount, well I got one of those in the [01:53:22] second grade and somebody shared that on Facebook the other day [01:53:26] our second grade class picture at Ritchie Elementary, God bless them, I'm not sure [01:53:31] not sure anybody wants to see that flat top show up again I can tell you [01:53:35] especially the young lady that sat behind me I keep waiting for the post

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