Rob Marlowe was sworn in as mayor and Jeff Starkey was appointed deputy mayor after Bill Phillips declined renomination, citing work and family.
25 items on the agenda · 21 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women.
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[00:00:21] If you could all stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for [00:00:22] a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:27] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:33] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
The council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women at home and abroad.
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[00:00:21] If you could all stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for [00:00:22] a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:27] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:33] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Approval of April 4, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes of the April 4, 2017 regular meeting.
- motion:Motion to approve the April 4, 2017 regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:45] Thank you. [00:00:46] You may be seated. [00:00:49] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the April 4th regular meeting minutes. [00:00:53] Move for approval. [00:00:54] Second. [00:00:55] Any discussion? [00:00:56] No, thank you. [00:00:58] Seeing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:00] Aye. [00:01:01] Opposed? [00:01:02] The like sign.
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Oath of Office for Mayor
Rob Marlowe was administered the oath of office as Mayor of the City of New Port Richey.
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[00:01:03] Next is the oath of office for the mayor. [00:01:04] I, Rob Marlowe. [00:01:31] I, Rob Marlowe. [00:01:32] As a citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:01:35] As a citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:01:38] And a full-time resident of the city of New Port Richey. [00:01:39] And a full-time resident of the city of New Port Richey. [00:01:43] And being an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:01:45] And being an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:01:47] And a recipient of public funds as such officer. [00:01:50] And a recipient of public funds as such officer. [00:01:53] Do here by solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution and laws of [00:02:00] the United States. [00:02:01] That I will support the Constitution and laws of the United States. [00:02:04] And the Constitution and the laws of the state of Florida. [00:02:07] In the Constitution and laws of the state of Florida. [00:02:09] I further swear or affirm. [00:02:10] I further swear or affirm. [00:02:12] That I will in all respects. [00:02:13] That I will in all respects. [00:02:15] Observe the provisions of the charter and ordinances of the city of New Port Richey. [00:02:20] Observe the provisions of the charter of ordinances of the city of New Port Richey. [00:02:23] And will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Mayer of said city. [00:02:28] And will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Mayer of said city. [00:02:31] To the best of my ability.
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Appointment of Deputy Mayor
approvedCouncilmember Phillips respectfully declined renomination as Deputy Mayor citing work and family commitments, and instead nominated Jeff Starkey, who was appointed Deputy Mayor by unanimous voice vote.
- motion:Motion to nominate Jeff Starkey as Deputy Mayor. (passed)
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[00:02:32] To the best of my ability. [00:02:33] Congratulations. [00:02:34] Thank you. [00:02:35] Thank you. [00:02:36] Congratulations. [00:02:37] Thank you. [00:02:38] It is my pleasure to be back here again for another three years. [00:02:53] The next item we have is the appointment of a Deputy Mayer. [00:02:58] Mayer, I respectfully decline this time. [00:03:09] My work and everything this year is going to be exceedingly difficult. [00:03:15] And I know you're going to be traveling at some point. [00:03:18] And I wouldn't want to not be able to abide by that. [00:03:22] And I very much appreciate the opportunity to be nominated again. [00:03:25] It's always nice to be known as a Deputy Mayer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:03:29] But in understanding family, job, the whole nine yards, I just would respectfully decline. [00:03:38] And I'd like to nominate Jeff Starkey to that position. [00:03:41] I'll second that. [00:03:42] We have a motion and a second. [00:03:44] Any other nominations? [00:03:48] Assuming you're not declining, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:03:53] Aye. [00:03:54] Opposed, like sign. [00:03:55] Congratulations, Mr. Starkey. [00:03:56] And thank you, Deputy Mayor Phillips. [00:03:57] Come on down. [00:03:58] You get that. [00:03:59] Oh, I've got to do the clock, don't I? [00:04:00] Yes. [00:04:01] The keeper of the clock. [00:04:02] Bye, Judy. [00:04:03] It was nice sitting next to you. [00:04:04] Don't forget your candy here. [00:04:05] Well, I'm sure he might be. [00:04:07] I'll get it. [00:04:16] Is there some trouble over here? [00:04:22] Thanks, sir. [00:04:24] Tim and I, we're the troublemakers. [00:04:30] Welcome back, Tim. [00:04:34] Welcome to the right side. [00:04:37] Debbie slaps her hands every once in a while. [00:04:41] I'll give you instructions. [00:04:43] When do we get there? [00:04:45] Tell me what button to hit.
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Introduction of New Police Officer Ryan Warner
Deputy Chief Steve Costas introduced new Police Officer Ryan Warner to the council. Warner brings three years of law enforcement experience from the city of North Port and was sworn in the previous week to allow for accelerated training.
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[00:04:47] Next item is introduction of a new police officer. [00:04:51] Mr. Mayor, members of the council, Deputy Chief Steve Costas has the honor this evening [00:05:00] of introducing Ryan Warner and swearing him in. [00:05:06] We're just going to do the introduction this evening. [00:05:10] Please go ahead, Deputy. [00:05:16] Thank you very much. [00:05:18] Council, this is Officer Ryan Warner. [00:05:21] We did a swearing in last week. [00:05:24] Mr. Warner brings three years of law enforcement experience with him from the city of Northport down in Sarasota. [00:05:31] Because of that, we are putting him through an accelerated training program, [00:05:36] so we had to swear him in early so we can get him on the road earlier than the council meeting tonight. [00:05:43] So with that, this is Ryan Warner. [00:05:46] Pleasure. [00:05:57] A little note about Northport. [00:05:59] It has more square mileage. [00:06:01] It's the second largest city in the state of Florida in square mileage. [00:06:04] So we got five square miles. [00:06:06] I don't remember the square miles, but I know it's the second largest. [00:06:09] It's over 100 square miles. [00:06:11] Steve, if we could gather up the other members of the staff for a photo. [00:06:17] Come on down, gentlemen. [00:06:19] You've got the uniform. [00:06:20] You can't get away with it. [00:06:24] It's only number two. [00:06:26] It's number two to Jacksonville. [00:06:29] Oh, Jacksonville's huge, isn't it? [00:06:33] Well, they want us to get out of the picture. [00:06:35] So it looks like they're just here by themselves. [00:06:38] We look like we're photo bombing them. [00:07:02] All right. [00:07:16] Well, sir, I don't expect you to get lost in New Port Richey then.
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Proclamation - PowerTalk 21 Day
approvedMayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation declaring April 21st as PowerTalk 21 Day in the City of New Port Richey, recognizing MADD's initiative to encourage parents to talk with teens about underage drinking. Janine Timmons of MADD accepted the proclamation and offered free community resources, and a councilmember requested the information be highlighted in the city newsletter.
- direction:Council directed that information about PowerTalk 21 Day and MADD resources be provided to the city clerk and city manager for inclusion in the next city newsletter. (passed)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)Janine TimmonsRob MarlowPower of Parents programPowerTalk 21 Day▶ Jump to 7:29 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:07:29] Janine Timmons with MADD to come down. [00:07:44] And friends, yes. [00:07:46] Please come on down. [00:07:51] This is a proclamation of the city of New Port Richey. [00:07:53] Whereas the city of New Port Richey recognizes the importance of parents [00:07:56] talking to their teens about alcohol in order to reduce the risks and dangers [00:08:01] posed to teens and communities. [00:08:03] And whereas high school students who use alcohol or other substances are five [00:08:07] times more likely to drop out of school or believe good grades are not important. [00:08:12] And whereas 27% of middle school students try alcohol before graduating from [00:08:17] eighth grade, significantly increasing the risk that they will develop alcohol [00:08:22] problems later in life. [00:08:24] Whereas teen alcohol use kills 4,700 people each year, more than all other [00:08:31] illegal drugs combined. [00:08:33] And whereas the majority of kids say their parents are their primary influence [00:08:36] when it comes to decisions about drinking alcohol. [00:08:39] And whereas Power Talk 21 Day was created by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, [00:08:44] MADD, in 2011 as a day to encourage parents and caregivers to embrace their [00:08:49] important role in influencing America's youth and their decisions about [00:08:53] drinking alcohol. [00:08:55] And whereas this year MADD is encouraging parents to use April 21st to create a [00:08:59] sustained and prolonged conversation about underage drinking among middle school [00:09:04] and high school students as part of its Power of Parents program. [00:09:08] And whereas MADD West Central Florida is offering tools and resources to parents [00:09:12] to help equip them for a successful conversation regarding the dangers of alcohol. [00:09:17] Now, therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, [00:09:20] do hereby proclaim Monday, April 21st, as Power Talk 21 Day in the City of [00:09:25] New Port Richey and urge all citizens to join in the local and national efforts [00:09:30] to raise awareness of the importance of parents and teens talking together about [00:09:34] alcohol to reduce the risk and dangers posed to teens and our community. [00:09:39] Thank you very much. [00:09:40] I appreciate it. [00:09:41] Thank you. [00:09:42] Thank you. [00:09:46] I'd like to thank everyone for having, yep, I'm short. [00:09:49] I've got to move it down. [00:09:50] Please, please. [00:09:51] My name is Jeanine Timmons. [00:09:52] I work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving. [00:09:54] And I want to thank everyone for taking the time to recognize Power Talk 21 Day. [00:09:59] It's very important, as you said in the proclamation, for caretakers and parents to [00:10:03] talk with their teens about alcohol use, not just once a year on the 21st of April, [00:10:09] but ongoing. [00:10:11] So we're encouraging parents to take that opportunity to have it be a launching [00:10:17] board to having that conversation before any special occasion, before parties, [00:10:21] graduations, proms, things like that, where the opportunity for teens to drink is [00:10:27] higher. [00:10:28] And we want to encourage that conversation. [00:10:30] The more the conversation occurs, the better the chances are that teens will not [00:10:33] drink. [00:10:34] And, unfortunately, when teens drunk at a younger age, they have a higher incidence [00:10:38] of becoming alcohol dependent as adults. [00:10:40] So we're trying to stop that from happening in the beginning and knowing that the [00:10:44] family and the caretakers and the meaningful adults in the kids' lives are the most [00:10:48] important people to spread that message. [00:10:50] So we want to spread that here. [00:10:52] And we appreciate you taking the time today. [00:10:54] Thank you. [00:10:55] Ms. Timmons, could you provide the information to the city clerk and to the manager? [00:10:59] I'd like to see this highlighted in our next newsletter, the effort, just the overall, [00:11:05] because, as you said, it's just not a one-day event. [00:11:07] Absolutely. [00:11:08] So I think it's very important. [00:11:10] Thank you. [00:11:11] I would like to forward that information to them, and then they can put that in anything [00:11:14] that we can spread it out. [00:11:15] And we do offer classes and resources for free to the community, so I can be a resource [00:11:21] for that as well. [00:11:22] So thank you. [00:11:23] Thanks for taking the time today. [00:11:24] Thank you.
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Proclamation - National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
approvedMayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation designating the week of April 23rd–29th as National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the City of New Port Richey. A representative from Physician Stat Lab accepted the proclamation, spoke about the profession's lack of public visibility, and announced an awareness 5K event at Sims Park.
- motion:Proclaim the week of April 23rd–29th as National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)
5427 Water StreetSims ParkPhysician Stat LabChristine HammacherRob MarlowAwareness 5K at Sims ParkNational Medical Laboratory Professionals Week▶ Jump to 11:30 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:11:35] Close enough. [00:11:36] I'm sorry if I murdered your name. [00:11:38] Whereas National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is a time of recognition for approximately [00:11:44] 300,000 medical lab professionals and 15,000 board-certified pathologists who play a vital [00:11:51] role in every aspect of health care, and whereas National Medical Laboratory Professionals [00:11:56] Week has been observed for almost 36 years, and currently there are 13,000 professionals [00:12:03] medical association organizations sponsoring this year's celebration, and whereas over [00:12:08] the years the goal of the National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week has been to [00:12:12] recognize the dedication and contributions of medical laboratory professionals to call [00:12:17] attention to the role that medical laboratory professionals play in patient care and to [00:12:22] enhance the overall image of the medical laboratory profession, and whereas as a critical component [00:12:27] of one of this nation's largest industries, the dedicated efforts of medical laboratory [00:12:32] professionals often go unnoticed by the general public as well as by the very institutions [00:12:37] employing their services, and whereas with the public now demanding increased health [00:12:43] care quality and professional accountability, organizations representing practitioners of [00:12:47] this critical science have a responsibility to ensure the public is well-informed about [00:12:53] clinical laboratory competence, and whereas beyond meeting this public need and the celebration [00:12:58] of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week helps increase recognition for the profession [00:13:03] as it improves the individual practitioner's sense of self-worth, and whereas more than [00:13:08] 10 billion laboratory tests are performed in the United States each year and over 12,000 [00:13:13] new laboratory professionals will be needed annually to meet the growing need of the world's [00:13:19] population, while only 4,000 to 6,000 graduates will join the workforce each year, whereas [00:13:25] laboratory test results comprise an estimated 70% of a patient's medical records and are [00:13:31] vital for the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases, now therefore I, Rob Marlow, [00:13:36] Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim the week of April 23rd to 29th as [00:13:41] National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the City of New Port Richey and encourage [00:13:46] all citizens of the city to recognize the importance of medical laboratory professionals and the vital [00:13:51] role they play in our community and to thank them for their service, and somebody's reminding me I need [00:13:56] to call and make my appointment for my lab work. Thank you. If you'd like to say anything. [00:14:01] Applause [00:14:08] I just wanted to address this and reinforce this. It is true we do go unnoticed a lot of the time. [00:14:13] We're the guys behind the scenes that you don't see. I've been in the lab since I was a boy. [00:14:20] I was six years old. I'm a second-generation tech. My dad is also a tech, and he had his lab for many [00:14:25] years, and he still has it to this day for 23 years now, and now I relocated up here, and I decided that [00:14:32] this would be a nice thing to do for the community. We also have a 5K on Friday at Sims Park that we're [00:14:37] trying to do, also to encourage awareness about our profession and also to get people involved in our [00:14:42] profession because, like you said, there's a lot of people coming out of the industry and not a lot of [00:14:47] people going into it nowadays because they don't know about it, and the majority of the folks that are in the [00:14:54] industry right now are in their 50s, going on 60s. It's something you do, and you keep doing it. [00:15:00] until you can't do it no more. [00:15:04] So yeah, just wanted to create some awareness, [00:15:06] and that's why we decided to do this proclamation. [00:15:08] The numbers reflect the reason I have to wait so long [00:15:11] when I go to the lab. [00:15:13] Well, we're at Physician Stat Lab [00:15:15] just around the corner, 5427 Water Street. [00:15:19] And it's not the big chain labs. [00:15:21] It's an independent service. [00:15:24] And come on by. [00:15:25] All right. [00:15:25] Thank you. [00:15:26] Thank you. [00:15:28] Did your wife get a picture, or did your daughter [00:15:30] get the picture? [00:15:34] Somebody. [00:15:36] Christine Hammacher.
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Proclamation - Pay It Forward Day
approvedMayor Rob Marlowe proclaimed Friday, April 28 as Pay It Forward Day in the City of New Port Richey, encouraging residents to perform random acts of kindness. A representative from Home Care Now accepted the proclamation, noting New Port Richey was among the first Tampa Bay cities to participate.
- direction:Proclaim Friday, April 28 as Pay It Forward Day in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)
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[00:15:42] This is a proclamation of the city of New Port Richey. [00:15:45] Whereas Pay It Forward Day began in 2007 [00:15:47] to promote community spirit by performing [00:15:49] random acts of kindness throughout the world one [00:15:52] person at a time, and whereas Pay It Forward [00:15:55] Day has grown in a worldwide phenomenon [00:15:57] and has spread to over 80 countries, [00:15:59] and whereas Pay It Forward Day encourages citizens [00:16:02] to do good deeds for others without asking for anything [00:16:05] in return except for the recipients [00:16:07] to pay it forward to others in need, [00:16:09] and whereas a simple act of kindness [00:16:11] can make all the difference in how someone feels, acts, [00:16:13] and communicates, and lives, and whereas many individuals get [00:16:17] caught up in the rush of everyday life [00:16:19] and lose sight of what is most important, [00:16:21] and Pay It Forward Day is a great reminder [00:16:23] of the positive energy we radiate [00:16:25] when we give to others, and whereas [00:16:27] the city of New Port Richey is proud to participate [00:16:29] in this year's Pay It Forward Day, [00:16:31] now, therefore, I, Rob Marlow, mayor of the city of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 28, [00:16:36] as Pay It Forward Day in the city of New Port Richey [00:16:38] and urge all residents to join together and help contribute [00:16:41] to the goal of over 10 million good deeds across the world [00:16:44] by performing a random act of kindness [00:16:46] to someone in our community. [00:16:48] Thank you. [00:16:49] Thank you. [00:16:50] Thank you. [00:16:51] Thank you. [00:16:52] Thank you. [00:16:55] Just saying it can smile, so I hope it makes you smile, too. [00:16:58] I want to thank you for your support, [00:16:59] and I just want to tell you a little bit about Pay It [00:17:01] Forward. [00:17:01] I'm sure you've seen the movie, heard the book, [00:17:04] and certainly know the concept. [00:17:05] You're public servants, so you're [00:17:06] paying it forward every day. [00:17:08] My team at Home Care Now, we take care of folks [00:17:12] in their homes as they need help, [00:17:14] and the reason we got involved with this [00:17:16] is we realized that although 80 countries across the world [00:17:20] are participating in Pay It Forward Day, [00:17:22] Tampa Bay, no city in Tampa Bay, was participating. [00:17:25] So this year we have, I think, 18 proclamations, [00:17:30] and I'm proud to say that Mayor Marlowe was [00:17:33] one of the first to respond. [00:17:34] So we're really excited that New Port Richey is participating, [00:17:38] and I did want to present you with a Pay It Forward bracelet, [00:17:41] encourage all of you to look at the website, [00:17:43] and just celebrate this day with all these acts of kindness [00:17:46] happening in one day, and just see [00:17:48] what a change that makes on that single day, [00:17:50] and then we can keep it going every day after that. [00:17:53] Do you mind if I get a photo with you real quick? [00:17:56] The mayor always gets the bling. [00:17:58] I'm telling you, I don't know what it is. [00:18:00] Get someone else to take it. [00:18:02] Oh, that would be great. [00:18:03] I was going to try to do a selfie. [00:18:04] You can do a selfie, too, if you want. [00:18:06] He's got a longer arm. [00:18:09] He's got a longer arm. [00:18:10] It's part of your new duty. [00:18:11] Yeah. [00:18:15] So I'm going to hand you the bracelet. [00:18:19] Thank you so much. [00:18:26] Thank you. [00:18:26] So very much.
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Proclamation - Beta Sigma Phi Day
approvedThree proclamations were read by title only: Beta Sigma Phi Day (April 30), Volunteer Recognition Day (April 27), and National Volunteer Week (April 23-29). They were passed to the clerk.
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[00:18:41] We have three additional proclamations. [00:18:43] We're going to read by title only. [00:18:46] Beta Sigma Phi Day for April the 30th, [00:18:51] Volunteer Recognition Day on April the 27th, [00:18:56] and National Volunteer Week, April 23rd to 29th. [00:19:02] And we'll pass those down to the clerk. [00:19:08] Next item on the agenda is Fox Pop.
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Proclamation - Volunteer Recognition Day
approvedThree proclamations were read by title only: Beta Sigma Phi Day (April 30), Volunteer Recognition Day (April 27), and National Volunteer Week (April 23–29). The proclamations were passed to the clerk.
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[00:18:41] We have three additional proclamations. [00:18:43] We're going to read by title only. [00:18:46] Beta Sigma Phi Day for April the 30th, [00:18:51] Volunteer Recognition Day on April the 27th, [00:18:56] and National Volunteer Week, April 23rd to 29th. [00:19:02] And we'll pass those down to the clerk. [00:19:08] Next item on the agenda is Fox Pop.
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Proclamation - National Volunteer Week and CARES Volunteer Recognition
approvedThree proclamations were read by title only: Beta Sigma Phi Day (April 30), Volunteer Recognition Day (April 27), and National Volunteer Week (April 23-29). The proclamations were passed to the clerk without discussion.
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[00:18:41] We have three additional proclamations. [00:18:43] We're going to read by title only. [00:18:46] Beta Sigma Phi Day for April the 30th, [00:18:51] Volunteer Recognition Day on April the 27th, [00:18:56] and National Volunteer Week, April 23rd to 29th. [00:19:02] And we'll pass those down to the clerk. [00:19:08] Next item on the agenda is Fox Pop.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - February 2017
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda, which included the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes from February 2017, with no items pulled for separate discussion.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:21:41] Anyone else? [00:21:44] Seeing no one else come forward, I will close Fox Pop. [00:21:48] Next item on the agenda is the consent agenda. [00:21:50] Do we have any items anyone wishes [00:21:52] to pull from the consent agenda? [00:21:55] Move for approval. [00:21:56] Second. [00:21:57] Motion and a second. [00:21:58] All those in favor, please say aye. [00:22:00] Opposed, like sign.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda, including purchases/payments for City Council approval, with no items pulled for separate discussion.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:21:41] Anyone else? [00:21:44] Seeing no one else come forward, I will close Fox Pop. [00:21:48] Next item on the agenda is the consent agenda. [00:21:50] Do we have any items anyone wishes [00:21:52] to pull from the consent agenda? [00:21:55] Move for approval. [00:21:56] Second. [00:21:57] Motion and a second. [00:21:58] All those in favor, please say aye. [00:22:00] Opposed, like sign.
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Consideration of Appointments to Intergovernmental Committees
approvedCouncil made appointments to five intergovernmental committees: Deputy Mayor Starkey to Pasco County MPO (with Councilman Davis as alternate), Councilman Davis to Pasco County Tourist Development Council, Councilman Phillips to Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Councilman Bell-Thomas to Suncoast League of Cities, and the Mayor to Tampa Bay Water. All appointments passed unanimously.
- motion:Appoint Deputy Mayor Starkey as representative to Pasco County MPO. (passed)
- motion:Appoint Councilman Davis as alternate to Pasco County MPO. (passed)
- motion:Reappoint Councilman Davis to Pasco County Tourist Development Council. (passed)
- motion:Reappoint Councilman Phillips to Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. (passed)
- motion:Reappoint Councilman Bell-Thomas to Suncoast League of Cities. (passed)
- motion:Reappoint the Mayor to Tampa Bay Water. (passed)
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[00:22:02] Business items. [00:22:03] Consideration of appointments to intergovernmental committees. [00:22:07] We have a total of five of them. [00:22:12] I have a cheat sheet that tells me who's on what. [00:22:16] First one is the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning [00:22:19] Organization. [00:22:20] Councilman, now Deputy Mayor Starkey, is the representative, [00:22:26] and Councilman Chopper Davis is the alternative at the moment. [00:22:29] I'm the vice chair, as well, now, and NPO. [00:22:30] I'd like to keep that position if I could. [00:22:32] I'll nominate you, then. [00:22:33] If you all are OK with it. [00:22:35] Works out well with my schedule, so I appreciate it. [00:22:37] We have a nomination. [00:22:39] Second? [00:22:40] Someone? [00:22:41] I'll second that. [00:22:41] Thank you. [00:22:43] Anyone else? [00:22:44] Hearing none, all those in favor, [00:22:45] please signify by saying aye. [00:22:47] Aye. [00:22:47] Opposed, like sign. [00:22:48] Jeff. [00:22:50] Congratulations. [00:22:52] How about for the alternate? [00:22:56] That's fine. [00:22:57] I nominate Councilman Davis for alternate. [00:22:59] Second. [00:23:00] Any further? [00:23:01] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:23:04] Aye. [00:23:05] Opposed, like sign. [00:23:07] Next is the Pasco County Tourist Development Council. [00:23:11] I'd like to remain on that. [00:23:12] I'm doing some work on that right now, [00:23:14] so I'd like to stay there. [00:23:16] If that's the case, Mr. Davis, would you [00:23:18] please have the directors or whoever's [00:23:20] running that organization come and see us sometimes? [00:23:23] Because I haven't seen anything in more than two years. [00:23:27] But you've been in that position for two years, [00:23:29] and I haven't seen anything. [00:23:31] I'd like to know what they're doing. [00:23:33] I know where a lot of their money's going. [00:23:35] And we have a few elements here. [00:23:39] I'd just like to understand what the organization does. [00:23:41] Without a doubt. [00:23:43] We just had one retire or leave and one come and leave already, [00:23:47] so we don't have a director right now. [00:23:49] The new director left already? [00:23:50] Yeah. [00:23:51] Oh, wow. [00:23:52] Yeah, well, I understood it wasn't a good fit, [00:23:54] whatever that means anymore. [00:23:58] My gather of it was that he didn't [00:24:01] like the red tape of government. [00:24:07] Wrong position to be in, I think. [00:24:10] All right, we have a motion and a second. [00:24:14] I thought you got a motion on that one, did you? [00:24:16] I believe Mr. Starkey did. [00:24:18] No, I believe I seconded it. [00:24:20] Thank you. [00:24:22] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:24:24] Aye. [00:24:24] Opposed, like sign. [00:24:26] All right, next is Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. [00:24:31] Mr. Phillips is our current incumbent. [00:24:34] Oh, you've missed the Economic Development Council. [00:24:36] That's Mr. Bell-Thomas. [00:24:37] We're apparently not on that anymore. [00:24:39] Yeah, I think that we put in the Suncoast League of Cities, [00:24:42] which I am on, and I would like to remain on [00:24:44] if that's to your concern. [00:24:48] So we don't have a board member then on PDC anymore? [00:24:50] No. [00:24:52] I don't think we're paying the fee anymore to be part of it. [00:24:56] They've changed their structure anyway. [00:24:58] They don't really want to work with cities anymore. [00:25:02] Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council? [00:25:03] Yeah, it's a Monday at 10 o'clock, once a month, [00:25:10] 10 months out of the year. [00:25:11] Down in St. Pete, it can be a challenge sometimes. [00:25:16] But obviously, Mr. Sullivan was here last year, [00:25:22] and I think it's important that we remain active in that group, [00:25:25] especially when it comes to the economic development side [00:25:28] and some of the things that are happening with the Bay [00:25:30] estuaries and some others. [00:25:32] And I've served on it two years back in the 90s, [00:25:35] and I've been here, so I would love to stay on. [00:25:39] Nominate Councilman Phillips. [00:25:41] We have a motion. [00:25:41] Second. [00:25:42] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:25:44] Aye. [00:25:45] Gentlemen, I don't think that you made a motion for me [00:25:49] to be on Suncoast League of Cities. [00:25:50] That's the next one up. [00:25:53] I thought that we did that in place of it. [00:25:55] Oh, I see. [00:25:55] I'm sorry. [00:25:56] Bill, it's the 28th when breakfast is, right? [00:25:59] Yeah, they've moved that award ceremony a couple of times. [00:26:06] This year, they decided to do it at 8 o'clock on Friday the 28th. [00:26:11] And it'll be at the Hilton there in the Carilion place. [00:26:17] That's where they like to hold theirs. [00:26:18] But yeah, it will be this week from Friday. [00:26:22] So it's a. [00:26:25] And all I can say is I've been strongly [00:26:27] encouraged for us to be there. [00:26:29] I will be there as well. [00:26:31] Next, we have Suncoast League of Cities. [00:26:34] Councilman DeBell Thomas is our current representative. [00:26:38] Move for Mr. DeBell Thomas to remain. [00:26:41] Second it. [00:26:41] Second. [00:26:42] Anyone else? [00:26:43] All those in favor? [00:26:45] Aye. [00:26:46] And finally, Tampa Bay Water, which I have been serving on, [00:26:50] and I would like to continue to do that. [00:26:53] I'll make a motion for the mayor to retain that. [00:26:55] Second. [00:26:56] Motion and second. [00:26:57] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:26:59] Aye. [00:26:59] Aye. [00:27:00] Opposed, like sign. [00:27:03] Good. [00:27:03] Next is our quarterly cash and investment report.
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Quarterly Cash & Investment Report
discussedThe Finance Director presented the quarterly cash and investment report per the city's investment policy. Councilmember Feast requested an analysis of how much the city could borrow using the net savings from recent debt refinancing, to inform strategic planning. The Mayor also asked for a status update on the audit, which is projected to be complete by end of May.
- direction:Staff directed to provide information on potential borrowing capacity using net savings from debt refinancing. (none)
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[00:27:06] Ms. Manns. [00:27:10] Mr. Mayor, members of the council, [00:27:12] the finance director has prepared a quarterly investment [00:27:15] report for you. [00:27:17] And she's prepared to respond to any questions [00:27:19] that you might have of her in respect to the report. [00:27:23] Thank you. [00:27:28] Per the city's investment policy, [00:27:32] I shall prepare a quarterly report for your submission [00:27:36] and approval. [00:27:38] It's been summarized in a similar format [00:27:41] to the quarterly financial reports [00:27:43] that you'll be receiving. [00:27:47] If there are any questions. [00:27:50] Ms. Feast. [00:27:52] The only question I have, and I've [00:27:55] asked it a couple of times in the last year, [00:27:58] is we refinanced our debt, one portion of our debt. [00:28:04] We reduced the interest rate. [00:28:06] But in prior years, we were paying a set amount [00:28:11] for debt service, and we had a savings. [00:28:14] The question that I wanted to find out [00:28:17] so we could deal with it coming up and during the budget [00:28:20] was of the net savings, if we were [00:28:25] to use that savings to borrow further for a five or 10 year [00:28:31] time period, how much would we be able to borrow [00:28:37] with that net savings? [00:28:40] There are some other parameters, but that's [00:28:42] the main ones for right now. [00:28:44] So that's really, and the reason for the question [00:28:48] is, as a city, we were comfortable for eight or 10 [00:28:51] years paying that higher interest rate. [00:28:55] Now that we have a savings, and we [00:28:57] have other things that may come up [00:28:59] when we have our strategic planning meeting, [00:29:02] I'd like to be able to already have some revenue [00:29:05] streams identified, or at least be aware of those [00:29:11] to allow us to try to move some of those projects [00:29:15] up in priority, and how we're going to pay with them [00:29:19] without ad valorem dollars that are already directed, [00:29:25] penny for PASCO dollars, or local option gas tax money. [00:29:29] So if I could get that information, [00:29:32] that would be great, thanks. [00:29:34] I'll look on and provide it. [00:29:35] Thank you. [00:29:36] Any other questions on the report? [00:29:39] Just not directly related to the report, but FYI, [00:29:42] where are we on the audit? [00:29:44] We're currently going through the process. [00:29:47] They're on site last week, not this week, [00:29:52] because we're working with Tyler Technologies, [00:29:55] but they'll be back next week. [00:29:57] The projected timeline is to have. [00:30:00] done by the end of May, which is a lot sooner than last time. [00:30:05] That's why I was asking the question. [00:30:07] Thank you. [00:30:08] Any other questions? [00:30:11] Hearing none, next is the 2015 Downtown Landscaping
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2015 Downtown Landscaping Improvements Project - ITB No. 17-006 Bid Award
approvedCouncil awarded ITB No. 17-006 for the 2015 Downtown Landscaping Improvements Project to Morelli Landscape in the amount of $359,065.25, funded by Penny for Pasco tax dollars. The project includes transplanting existing Drake Elms to the Grand Boulevard railroad right-of-way and installing Chinese fan palms and other landscaping along Main Street, downtown parking lots, and City Hall grounds. Council expressed significant concerns about Morelli's prior US-19 median work (perennial peanut not thriving) and directed staff to hold the contractor to warranty obligations on phase one before proceeding.
- motion:Motion to approve bid award of ITB No. 17-006 to Morelli Landscape for $359,065.25 for the 2015 Downtown Landscaping Improvements Project. (passed)
- direction:Council directed staff to require Morelli to fulfill warranty obligations on US-19 phase one (replant perennial peanut) as a condition of the new contract, and to document expectations in writing at the pre-construction meeting. (none)
City Hall complex groundsGrand Boulevard railroad right-of-wayMain StreetMarine Parkwaycorner of Avery and 19CBSFDOTMorelli LandscapeSwiftmud (Southwest Florida Water Management District)Tampa Bay WaterBell ThomasDavisJeff StarkeyJoe MorelliMs. MannsRobert Rivera2015 Downtown Landscaping Improvements ProjectChinese fan palmDrake ElmsITB No. 17-006Marine Parkway multi-use path projectPenny for PascoUS-19 phase twoperennial peanut▶ Jump to 30:15 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:30:16] Improvements Project. [00:30:17] Ms. Manns. [00:30:18] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:30:19] The request for staff is for City Council [00:30:22] to review a bid award related to the Downtown Landscaping [00:30:30] Project in the amount of $359,065.25 [00:30:37] to Morelli Landscape. [00:30:39] And Robert Rivera is prepared to present some of the project [00:30:43] detail to you. [00:30:45] Thank you. [00:30:45] As you're aware, this is a landscaping project, [00:30:48] and the main elements consist of the transplanting [00:30:51] of the existing Drake Elms downtown over to the railroad [00:30:55] right-of-way off of Grand Boulevard [00:30:57] in the southern end of the city. [00:30:59] It includes landscaping in the center medians [00:31:02] along Main Street, several of the downtown parking [00:31:06] lots, the perimeter landscaping, as well as landscaping [00:31:10] in the City Hall complex grounds. [00:31:14] Funding is identified for this project [00:31:16] as penny for PASCO tax dollars. [00:31:19] There was one other bid that was submitted [00:31:22] that was at an amount of $424,955. [00:31:28] As Council is aware, Morelli Landscaping [00:31:31] has worked on several projects similar to this, [00:31:33] and staff would recommend approval of the bid award. [00:31:37] Thank you. [00:31:37] I'm open enough for public comment. [00:31:40] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:31:44] Did Morelli do the medians in 19? [00:31:47] Yes. [00:31:52] I'd like to have a discussion about this, if we could. [00:31:54] Please, go ahead. [00:31:57] I just got back from Washington, DC. [00:32:00] April is cherry blossoms. [00:32:02] The city looked absolutely spectacular, [00:32:05] even though the weather had taken a hit on it. [00:32:08] You come through Gainesville, you [00:32:09] come through Tallahassee at this time of the year, [00:32:11] and there's dogwoods in bloom, different things in bloom. [00:32:15] What is a Chinese fan palm? [00:32:19] What does the tree look like? [00:32:20] Does it bloom? [00:32:23] I know that we're taking out the drake elms, which [00:32:27] have been a source of problems for us, [00:32:33] but I just am curious as to why the Chinese fan? [00:32:39] And what does it look like? [00:32:40] Does it bloom? [00:32:41] Is it going to have any? [00:32:43] It's a standard palm tree. [00:32:45] So there is no bloom to it. [00:32:46] It stays green all year round. [00:32:49] It's a smaller type of palm that would [00:32:52] be conducive to the environment that we [00:32:54] have with those tree areas and the space that's [00:32:58] allowed in there. [00:32:59] It also is a slow grower. [00:33:01] It tolerates the cold weather well. [00:33:05] And then it actually would separate the space [00:33:09] as far as giving the storefronts back their frontage [00:33:15] to where we would be able to work with them [00:33:18] and incorporate maybe part of the grant [00:33:20] as far as getting some awnings and stuff out [00:33:23] in front of the stores, that type of thing. [00:33:26] But you typically are getting about 12 years out [00:33:30] of an urban tree. [00:33:31] This one, we would think that we would probably [00:33:33] be able to get a little bit longer period of time [00:33:36] simply because it would be more conducive because your space [00:33:40] down there is limited. [00:33:41] And the best way I could describe a Chinese fan palm [00:33:45] would be similar to some of those smaller Robelini palms, [00:33:52] but these are just a single stalk. [00:33:56] And I think the ones that we're going to plant [00:33:58] are around eight feet tall, something like that, [00:34:01] six to eight feet tall, slow growers. [00:34:04] All right, can you Google it and show us real quick? [00:34:07] That be a problem or no? [00:34:09] Without being too humorous, I'm not a fan of the fan palm. [00:34:15] I don't know what that particular one looks like, [00:34:17] but I'm getting an idea of what you're talking about. [00:34:19] But I don't know. [00:34:20] For our downtown, I'm just not sure [00:34:22] that I like the idea of palms. [00:34:24] I think we'd had this conversation a while ago. [00:34:27] Yeah, we've exhausted this topic. [00:34:30] This is about three years in to what [00:34:34] we want to do with those tree grates that councils back [00:34:38] in the 90s put downtown. [00:34:41] Started with oaks, they died. [00:34:44] Went to the elms, some survived, some didn't. [00:34:47] We've been back and forth. [00:34:50] We've had the discussion about the storefronts [00:34:53] and not the storefronts and what we remember. [00:34:56] And I was disappointed that there wasn't more backup [00:35:01] to a $350,000 request for funding. [00:35:09] And I know we've got a lot of elements, [00:35:11] and I know we have great memories. [00:35:13] But yeah, Mr. Bell, Tom, you're absolutely right. [00:35:15] We've had the discussion. [00:35:17] We've had Main Street's had it two or three times. [00:35:22] And we as a council have talked about what to do. [00:35:27] We talked about eliminating some tree grates [00:35:30] so that we could open it up. [00:35:32] And then we talked about how sunny it [00:35:34] is during the summertime and no awnings. [00:35:37] And so we're always back in that catch-22. [00:35:41] But then with the Drake Elms, they just, some survived. [00:35:45] The ones in front of the mayors are hardy as can be, [00:35:48] but they're dirty, they're trashy. [00:35:51] So it's like no matter what we do, [00:35:54] there's going to be 40% or 50% of the people [00:35:57] that aren't going to like it. [00:35:59] And so at the end of the day, I know [00:36:01] we were trying to save the ones we had. [00:36:03] So it was like, we have to do something. [00:36:07] And I know you were up at some very lovely places that bloom. [00:36:12] And my only example was, as I heard, [00:36:14] that at the Masters, the azaleas had bloomed too early. [00:36:18] So they went out in the southeast [00:36:19] and bought almost every available azalea [00:36:23] plant of some size so that when CBS showed up, [00:36:28] they had them all transplanted. [00:36:30] We don't have that revenue stream. [00:36:33] So at the end of the day, I agree. [00:36:35] I just, and I know we've asked every landscape expert [00:36:38] that we've brought in front of us what we could get. [00:36:42] And we have never gotten true consensus, unfortunately. [00:36:48] I agree. [00:36:49] I distinctly recall us beating this [00:36:52] into a pulp at several previous meetings. [00:36:58] Like Councilman DeBell-Thomas, I'm not a big fan of palms. [00:37:01] But at this point, it looks like it may [00:37:04] be the better part of valor. [00:37:06] Councilman Starkey? [00:37:07] Yeah. [00:37:09] Mr. Rivera, I trust your judgment. [00:37:11] You do a phenomenal job as the Department Head of Public Works. [00:37:15] We're giving Morelli a lot of money here. [00:37:17] We just gave them a lot of money for the US-19 improvements. [00:37:20] I'm still having a hard time with those medians. [00:37:23] I am. [00:37:25] I'm going to back this, because I trust you. [00:37:27] But for us to hand them another $359,000 job [00:37:31] and those perennial peanuts, I mean, they're dirt. [00:37:32] I mean, honestly, the majority, and I know it's dry. [00:37:35] I know we've had water trucks out there. [00:37:37] But the bottom line is we paid them. [00:37:38] You know, the pictures that we saw when we approved that, [00:37:41] those medians don't look like that at all. [00:37:43] I mean, they're dead. [00:37:44] They're dirt. [00:37:45] They may have replanted a few. [00:37:46] I don't know. [00:37:47] But they don't look good. [00:37:48] So I'm just, I'm going to trust you on this. [00:37:51] But for us to hand them another $359,000, [00:37:53] I need those medians to look better than they do right now. [00:37:56] I understand it's dry, but they don't look any better. [00:37:59] They look worse than the last time I brought it up last month. [00:38:02] So that's a concern I have. [00:38:04] They're making a lot of money out the city, [00:38:06] and those should look better. [00:38:07] I know it's dry. [00:38:09] My yard's dry. [00:38:10] But it's a lot of money. [00:38:11] Just to update you, too, Monday we [00:38:13] ended up getting the notice to proceed with construction [00:38:17] for phase two from FDOT. [00:38:20] So we'll be having that pre-construction meeting, [00:38:22] and they'll be out there probably within the next month [00:38:27] to start on phase two. [00:38:29] And that's when you'll start seeing all of that stuff [00:38:32] improving a lot more. [00:38:34] Well, how will phase two improve phase one? [00:38:37] Phase one's the one that are dead right now. [00:38:39] Correct. [00:38:39] When they're up here and they start bringing up [00:38:42] the additional perennial peanut on tractor trailers, [00:38:46] they're going to go ahead and take care of phase one. [00:38:49] We have them riding. [00:38:49] They are going to do that before we hand them [00:38:51] another $359,000. [00:38:53] They've agreed to that. [00:38:54] There's no way they can back out. [00:38:55] They are going to replant those and make them bloom this time. [00:38:58] I don't have it in writing. [00:39:00] OK, can we trust them? [00:39:01] I can get it in writing. [00:39:02] No, like I said, I trust you. [00:39:03] I'm just telling you they don't look good now. [00:39:05] And we're handing the same company another $359,000. [00:39:09] So I'm OK using the company, but they [00:39:11] need to go back in phase one and make it look better. [00:39:13] It's dirt. [00:39:14] It is. [00:39:14] It doesn't look good. [00:39:15] I'm not holding you personally responsible. [00:39:17] We paid them a lot of money, and I don't think it looks good. [00:39:20] I brought it up before, and that's a concern I have. [00:39:23] Councilman Davis. [00:39:25] I think just pretty much ditto what Jeff said, [00:39:28] because I've looked after he brought it up even closer, [00:39:30] and they're terrible. [00:39:32] I want to tie phase one to this kind of money. [00:39:36] If they don't clean up phase one, [00:39:37] I don't want to give them all $359,000. [00:39:41] Tie them two together. [00:39:42] I agree. [00:39:43] I mean, I say we'll approve this contingent. [00:39:45] They go back there and replant, do [00:39:47] whatever they have to do to those medians [00:39:49] because they don't look good. [00:39:50] I'd ask for legal advice on that, [00:39:51] because I'm not sure you can do that. [00:39:53] All right. [00:39:54] Well, if you strongly want to. [00:39:57] Can't we, Mr. Attorney? [00:39:59] Yes, you can encourage them to do that. [00:40:02] We had a contract with them, and if you're [00:40:04] going to give them a new contract, [00:40:05] you can tell them that you expect [00:40:06] them to fulfill the terms of the original contract [00:40:09] in order to obtain this new contract. [00:40:11] There you go. [00:40:11] So we all sat here and saw the computer-generated graphics [00:40:14] of what they were going to look like, and they just, [00:40:16] I know it's dry. [00:40:17] I'll keep saying that, but they don't look like that. [00:40:19] I don't think they're coming back. [00:40:22] I don't think they're coming back, either. [00:40:24] I'm not a landscape professional, but. [00:40:26] And Rob's got the brown thumb, so he knows they're not coming back. [00:40:29] I was going to hold this until communications and reports, [00:40:32] but we had Tampa Bay water meeting yesterday, [00:40:36] and we are going into drought conditions. [00:40:39] And I would expect that sooner rather than later, [00:40:42] Swift Mud will announce that we're under tighter watering [00:40:45] restrictions again this summer, because it is very dry. [00:40:50] What's the timeline on phase two? [00:40:54] You've gotten approval. [00:40:56] If they start phase two, what's the timeline on completion? [00:41:02] And I guess the more pointed question [00:41:06] is, at what point would they be rolling the tractor trailers [00:41:10] and blocking part of 19 to do the planting, which [00:41:13] would mean that they'd be planting and redoing [00:41:17] some of the phase one work? [00:41:18] Are we looking July, August, September, [00:41:21] and just so that we control our expectations? [00:41:26] Sure, sure. [00:41:28] We're having our pre-construction meeting [00:41:30] this week, and we're actually going [00:41:31] to discuss both projects at that time, [00:41:34] and I'll address your concerns. [00:41:37] The US-19 phase two, we've talked with them [00:41:42] a couple of times, and they're ready to go. [00:41:45] So it would be anticipated that they would start phase two [00:41:50] real in a short period of time, and then we [00:41:52] would have about 120 days. [00:41:53] I don't really want to start while we're [00:41:55] in a drought situation. [00:41:56] That's going backwards. [00:42:00] You can put it out there, and it's going to die, [00:42:02] and we can't water it, or limit the watering. [00:42:05] So I don't even want to start phase two [00:42:07] until we get past the drought situation. [00:42:09] Is there a time frame? [00:42:10] We have to, because I agree with them. [00:42:12] Like I said, it's dry. [00:42:13] If it's a drought that's caused these perennial peanuts not [00:42:16] to bloom and take off, then why are we going to plant more? [00:42:18] Because it's dirt. [00:42:20] These medians are dirt. [00:42:22] There wasn't any comment that has [00:42:25] led me to believe that the perennial peanut died [00:42:28] because it wasn't getting water. [00:42:30] It's a xeriscape type of plant that [00:42:34] doesn't need normal water like a lot [00:42:37] of your other types of flowering. [00:42:40] It's been getting watered every day. [00:42:43] We have a water truck, and we expect to water every day [00:42:46] as well once we get out of the warranty phase. [00:42:51] And there is no irrigation system that's out there. [00:42:54] It's cost prohibitive. [00:42:56] So whether we plant in the winter, in the summer, [00:42:59] the watering and type of plants that were chosen [00:43:03] for the type of watering that we would be able to get out there [00:43:07] and the frequency that we would be able to do it. [00:43:10] Why do you think they're not taken then? [00:43:13] Well, there were several. [00:43:14] The perennial peanut, I believe, there was a couple problems. [00:43:17] We had some of those medians like Marine Parkway [00:43:20] and Main Street and stuff where people [00:43:22] don't want to stay on the road when it's rush hour [00:43:25] and traffic's backing up. [00:43:27] So they're driving all over the perennial peanut. [00:43:31] I believe that there probably was some [00:43:33] that when they rolled out the sod, [00:43:36] that it didn't get a chance to mesh in and fill those gaps. [00:43:41] And so you ended up having patches of some dormant area [00:43:46] that didn't start growing. [00:43:47] I might go along with that more than that first comment [00:43:50] because there's some of the tracts, I can understand that, [00:43:53] but not the big, I mean the whole, [00:43:55] from one side to the other side's dead. [00:43:57] There are some areas that it's, look, it's in bad shape. [00:44:01] If it's not dead, it's headed that way. [00:44:04] From what I, I just drove up 19 yesterday [00:44:06] just to look at this, [00:44:08] knowing that we were going to be discussing this. [00:44:10] And I would say the majority of the areas [00:44:11] that perennial peanuts were planted, [00:44:14] there's hardly any yellow flowers. [00:44:15] And it looks like they're, [00:44:16] and you and I have had this discussion about people, [00:44:18] drives me nuts, people can't wait for the light. [00:44:20] They're driving up on our medians. [00:44:21] Drives me nuts when I'm seeing people, [00:44:23] the homeless people on the Westside 19 [00:44:25] crossing their bikes over [00:44:26] and walking right through our landscape. [00:44:29] We just pay a lot. [00:44:30] All that stuff drives me nuts. [00:44:31] But the bottom line is they haven't, [00:44:33] they're just not growing. [00:44:35] And I just think that's a serious problem [00:44:37] with the amount of money we pay them [00:44:39] and the amount of money we're getting ready to pay them. [00:44:41] So you said it's under warranty. [00:44:42] I think they need to live up to that warranty [00:44:45] and replant or do whatever they need to do [00:44:47] to get it looking better. [00:44:48] They will. [00:44:49] It's a shame that the sod turned out the way it did [00:44:52] because we originally spec that project [00:44:55] to have three gallon pots [00:44:57] and they were supposed to be spaced out. [00:45:00] It probably would have taken through the whole summer for it to fill in and grow up to that [00:45:04] three inch that we're talking about. [00:45:08] And so when the contractor said that he had a resource that he would be able to supply [00:45:13] it to where it enrolls at the same price, we thought that, you know what, let's go with [00:45:20] that and then we would have immediate results. [00:45:22] But unfortunately, it didn't turn out that way. [00:45:27] We've dealt with Morelli for many years and Joe is a man of his word and I would expect [00:45:33] that, you know, we've had that conversation several times. [00:45:38] We were expecting to already be in phase two now. [00:45:42] DOT ended up having a new review committee of quite a few different people. [00:45:49] So the plans that had gotten reviewed had to get reviewed again and we had to readjust [00:45:56] some of the, for the new comments that we got back. [00:45:59] So that's put us behind where we thought we were going to be at. [00:46:03] We thought that we'd be pretty much done with both phases by now. [00:46:07] So, you know, he's aware of it. [00:46:09] We've had those discussions and we've just been trying to get through this design phase [00:46:15] and get into the construction phase so we can get this stuff taken care of. [00:46:20] But, you know, we'll talk with the contractor and let him know if you don't want the other [00:46:26] project, this project to start until 19 is done, you just have to give us your input [00:46:32] and we'll do whatever you want. [00:46:33] I don't care if they do it, I personally don't care if they do it all at once. [00:46:36] I just want to, you know, like I said, live up to your word on the warranty. [00:46:40] They're not taking, do what you have to do to get new perennial units planted because [00:46:43] they do look beautiful. [00:46:44] I was very, very excited to see the finished product and it just never got there. [00:46:49] Some of the contracts with the invitation to bid have time limits on it and the contractor [00:46:53] has, once he fulfills all of his obligations as far as getting his bonds and all the paperwork [00:47:01] according to the contract, he pretty much gives you that notice to proceed date and [00:47:06] that's when the clock starts ticking. [00:47:09] And you can't just tell him, well, you know, you can't start on that date until we start [00:47:15] getting some rainy weather. [00:47:17] You referred to the attorney, the attorney says you can put his hand to the fire, so [00:47:20] put his hand to the fire. [00:47:21] And I move for approval. [00:47:22] Second. [00:47:23] We have a motion. [00:47:24] And a second. [00:47:25] To the maker. [00:47:26] You heard me. [00:47:27] It's a second. [00:47:30] Only that, if it makes sense to delay start until July 1, if possible, part of my comment, [00:47:41] and the other is, at the meeting that you have, that you document the six or seven points [00:47:47] that were made up here and that the contractor signs that he understands that these are the [00:47:52] five or six points that were given by counsel in regards to phase one and what expectations [00:47:58] are for phase two. [00:47:59] I don't think that violates anything but making sure that he understands what our new expectations [00:48:06] are. [00:48:07] Councilwoman? [00:48:09] Yes, I just wanted to clarify that my distaste for palm trees have no reflection on Mr. Rivera's [00:48:17] expertise at all. [00:48:18] I just don't like the palm trees. [00:48:21] As far as the waiting time, it seems to me that we are going into the driest, hottest [00:48:27] season in Florida, and the little that I know about planting and transplanting is that you [00:48:34] need to really soak those plants in order for them to, trees, or whatever, in order [00:48:39] for them to take. [00:48:41] My thought is that we should wait until the season changes. [00:48:45] I'm just not sure that now is the time to do that. [00:48:48] Regardless, though, I'm not in favor of the palm trees at all. [00:48:52] Thank you. [00:48:53] Mr. Starkey? [00:48:54] No, I just trust you and Ms. Mayans to work with Morelli and make them do the right thing. [00:49:00] Certainly. [00:49:01] The palms, if you're going to plant anything in the dry season, the palms are probably [00:49:06] it because they tend to be very hardy. [00:49:12] I agree about the peanuts. [00:49:14] I was looking at them right at the corner of Avery and 19, and there's more sand than [00:49:19] peanut there at the moment. [00:49:23] Definitely get that information to Morelli. [00:49:29] There's no further discussion. [00:49:30] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:49:32] Aye. [00:49:33] Opposed? [00:49:34] Like sign. [00:49:35] Aye. [00:49:36] Motion passes. [00:49:37] Next is the Marine Parkway multi-use path project closeout.
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2015 Marine Parkway Multi-Use Path Project Close-Out
approvedCouncil approved the close-out of the 2015 Marine Parkway Multi-Use Path Project, including a final deductive change order of $14,804.50 and a final pay request of $154,841.37 to contractor Augustine Construction.
- motion:Approve final deductive change order of $14,804.50 and final pay request of $154,841.37 for the 2015 Marine Parkway Multi-Use Path Project close-out. (passed)
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[00:49:41] Ms. Mayans? [00:49:42] Certainly, Mr. Mayor. [00:49:43] The purpose of this agenda item is twofold. [00:49:47] First to request a final deductive change order in the amount of $14,804.50. [00:49:56] Second to seek your approval for the final pay request in the amount of $154,841.37. [00:50:08] The contractor for the project was Augustine Construction. [00:50:12] Mr. Rivera, do you have additional comments? [00:50:17] Open it up for public comment. [00:50:19] Seeing no one, come forward and bring it back to council. [00:50:21] Move for approval. [00:50:22] Second. [00:50:23] All right, we have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:50:24] Move for approval. [00:50:25] Second. [00:50:26] Mr. Phillips? [00:50:27] No, I just get an idea where that $14,804.50 can be reallocated, or else can we find a place [00:50:39] to enhance our investment. [00:50:41] Thank you for your savings. [00:50:44] No, thank you. [00:50:46] Well done. [00:50:47] There's no further discussion. [00:50:48] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:50:50] Aye. [00:50:51] Opposed? [00:50:52] Like sign. [00:50:53] The next item on the agenda is resolution 2017-18.
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Resolution No. 2017-18: Supporting Temporary Resolution No. 12914 Regarding the Removal of the Federal Tax Exemption on Interest Earned from Municipal Bonds
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2017-18 opposing federal legislation that would repeal or reduce the tax exemption on interest earned from municipal bonds, a financing tool the city relies on for public facilities.
Ord. Resolution No. 2017-18
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution 2017-18 opposing repeal of the federal tax exemption on municipal bond interest. (passed)
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[00:50:57] Resolution number 2017-18, a resolution of the City Council of New Port Richey, Florida [00:51:01] opposing any effort to reduce or repeal the federal tax exemption on interest earned from [00:51:06] municipal bonds and providing for an effective date. [00:51:11] Mr. Mayor, members of the council, the purpose of this agenda item in large part is to influence [00:51:20] the deliberations that are going on in respect to the repeal of the federal tax exemption [00:51:27] on interest earned from state municipal bonds. [00:51:30] Those bonds are a very valuable tool that we rely on. [00:51:35] The tax exemption allows us the opportunity to enhance our public facilities, and we would [00:51:43] very much like you to oppose the proposed legislation so that we can continue to rely [00:51:48] on this useful tool. [00:51:49] Thank you. [00:51:50] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:51:54] Seeing no one, come forward and bring it back to council. [00:51:56] Move for approval. [00:51:57] Second. [00:51:58] To the maker? [00:51:59] Aye. [00:52:00] No. [00:52:01] To the second? [00:52:02] Nothing. [00:52:03] Councilman? [00:52:04] No comment. [00:52:05] Thank you. [00:52:06] Hearing no further discussion. [00:52:07] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:52:08] Aye. [00:52:09] Opposed? [00:52:10] Like sign. [00:52:11] Next is Cody River Seafest revised site plan.
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Cotee River Seafest - Revised Site Plan
approvedCouncil approved a revised site plan for the Cotee River Seafest that adds a closure of a portion of Grand Boulevard from Bank Street to the west side of the alley east of Grand Boulevard (adjacent to the business incubator and Gloria Swanson parking lot). Staff confirmed this is the only change and replicates last year's layout.
- motion:Motion to approve the revised site plan for the Cotee River Seafest including the Grand Boulevard street closure from Bank Street to the west side of the alley east of Grand Boulevard. (passed)
Grand Boulevard from Bank Street to the business incubator adjacent to the Gloria Swanson parking lotHistorical SocietyMain Street OrganizationMs. MannsStarkeyCotee River SeafestCotee River Seafood Alcoholic Beverage special event▶ Jump to 52:12 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:52:13] Ms. Manns? [00:52:14] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:52:15] At your last meeting, representatives from the Main Street Organization indicated that [00:52:21] there would be no road closures in conjunction with the Cody River Seafood Alcoholic Beverage [00:52:27] special event. [00:52:30] Since that time, we have learned that they are interested in closing a portion of Grand [00:52:35] Boulevard from Bank Street to the business incubator adjacent to the Gloria Swanson parking [00:52:42] lot. [00:52:43] A copy of their revised site plan is presented to you this evening as part of your agenda [00:52:49] packet for consideration of the street closure from Bank to the west side of the alley east [00:52:56] of Grand Boulevard. [00:52:57] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:53:01] Seeing no one, come forward and bring it back to council. [00:53:04] Move for approval. [00:53:05] Second. [00:53:06] To the maker? [00:53:07] Aye. [00:53:08] It's a safety factor. [00:53:09] I'm for it. [00:53:10] To the second? [00:53:11] Aye. [00:53:12] Yeah, I think it was just a misunderstanding. [00:53:13] I think this was the intention all along for it to replicate what was last year's event. [00:53:18] Mr. Starkey? [00:53:20] You have a copy of the map. [00:53:21] You don't. [00:53:22] You have your iPad. [00:53:24] How safe is it to have detour traffic going through that parking lot on the back side [00:53:27] of F.A.F. [00:53:28] Felton? [00:53:29] They do it every time we have an event. [00:53:30] They do it. [00:53:31] So they'd rather do that, just close Bank Street altogether? [00:53:33] Well, no, because we need to be able to get in there to our offices. [00:53:35] So you've got to do it that way. [00:53:37] Okay. [00:53:38] It's fine. [00:53:39] Perfect. [00:53:40] So it creates no problem for any of us that have businesses there? [00:53:43] It's really not. [00:53:45] Most people know not to go through there. [00:53:47] It's the people that go in and realize they've made a mistake. [00:53:50] They need a way out. [00:53:51] Yeah. [00:53:52] And I think to clarify, Mr. Starkey, I believe that just above that green arrow on the map, [00:53:58] there is soft barricades to indicate that there's no through traffic. [00:54:02] Correct. [00:54:03] Is this the only change? [00:54:07] It's the only change from the last, because it seems there's a, to me, that there seems [00:54:14] to be more, I don't know, tents and vendors, and down on the riverside, and then obviously [00:54:26] rolling in boats and parking them in those lots. [00:54:31] So I know we had some concerns from the Historical Society, and we're pretty much leaving their [00:54:39] area uninterrupted, which is good. [00:54:43] So I'm just not taking all the time to overlay one with the other. [00:54:50] Just wanting to make sure that this is the only real substantive change. [00:54:53] I'm pretty sure this layout is what they used last year. [00:54:56] Yes, sir. [00:54:58] Mr. Mayor, if you'll allow me, in response to the Councilman's questions, that is the [00:55:01] only change. [00:55:06] And as an affected business, as I mentioned, this isn't a problem, particularly since they're [00:55:11] going to have a car show there, so I'm good. [00:55:15] Any further discussion? [00:55:16] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:55:19] Aye. [00:55:20] Opposed, like sign. [00:55:21] Next is a three-minute report from Parks and Rec.
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Three Minute Report: Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation director gave a three-minute report covering recent and upcoming events including Skylar Diggins' WNBA camp, Discover the Preserve event on May 6th, the Francis Avenue Restroom Project, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan work session on May 2nd, the Summer Sunset Concert Series, Friday night movies, summer camp registration, the Summer Break Spot meal program, and a forthcoming comprehensive brochure. Also noted Sims Park's inclusion in a national playground catalog and the city's outdoor fitness center being ahead of trend.
Francis Avenue Restroom ProjectSims ParkChamberMain StreetU.S. Department of AgricultureJustinSkylar DigginsThomasCommunity Development Block GrantDiscover the PreserveFrancis Avenue Restroom ProjectFriday night moviesNIMS certificationsNational Kids to Parks DayParks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation and Aquatic CenterSims ParkSummer Break SpotSummer Sunset Concert SeriesYouth Advisory Boardpreserve expansion project (14 acres)▶ Jump to 55:22 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:55:24] Yes, thank you very much. [00:55:27] Last month, we were excited to host, again, for the second year in a row, WNBA superstar [00:55:33] Skyler Diggins as she hosted her camp at the Recreation and Aquatic Center. [00:55:38] We were, again, her only Florida destination for that camp. [00:55:43] We have an event coming up May 6th, which is Discover the Preserve, and it's also going [00:55:47] to be celebrating National Kids to Parks Day. [00:55:51] Our Youth Advisory Board's very involved with it, and as part of that event this year, we're [00:55:55] also going to have a display with a proposed preserve expansion project, so people can [00:56:01] see how we're going to propose to develop those additional 14 acres. [00:56:06] Francis Avenue Restroom Project, just to give you a quick update on that, it's a community [00:56:10] development block grant funded project. [00:56:13] We did go back for some slight plan revisions, and then we'll go back for permit review again [00:56:19] with that project, but it is moving forward. [00:56:22] The Parks and Recreation Master Plan, we have the final steering committee as well [00:56:28] as a city council work session scheduled for May 2nd on that project, and then once they [00:56:34] collect those final comments, they will be able to produce the final document, which [00:56:39] will help us with our capital improvement projects and so forth, our planning for the [00:56:45] whole park system. [00:56:47] You have in front of you, I handed out tonight, our Summer Sunset Concert Series flyer. [00:56:52] Very pleased that we're bringing that series back, a little bit different types of music. [00:56:58] This summer, not all jazz, the last one will be jazz, but we've got a little bit of variety [00:57:02] in there this time. [00:57:05] Friday night movies are still going very well, drawing crowds of 500 to 600 once a month. [00:57:10] This last one was Moana, and we were very pleased that Moana actually attended the movie, [00:57:17] and the kids were, I mean she was great, the kids thought that that was the real Moana [00:57:21] from the movie, and every kid got their picture with her, I think, that was there. [00:57:26] I'm pleased to report that all of our central staff have completed their NIMS certifications [00:57:31] and trainings. [00:57:33] Summer camp registration is in process right now. [00:57:36] We are going to be offering the free healthy breakfast and lunch again this summer. [00:57:40] It's from the Department of Agriculture funded, and it's called the Summer Break Spot. [00:57:44] In fact, any child 17 and under can stop in and eat, have a healthy meal with us. [00:57:49] There's no cost to the children or to the city for that program. [00:57:54] Community outreach. [00:57:55] We are developing a comprehensive special event calendar at this time that we want to [00:58:01] incorporate Main Street's events, the Chamber's events, everybody's events in the area as [00:58:06] well as ours, and kind of be the go-to for that information. [00:58:11] We're also finalizing right now a comprehensive brochure that's going to tell you anything [00:58:19] and everything you want to know about the Recreation and Aquatic Center, as well as [00:58:22] the different parks in the city, and it's going to...we're almost ready to roll that [00:58:28] out. [00:58:29] We're just waiting for the completion of our software and our webpage, and as soon as that's [00:58:34] completed, which we're hoping is going to be towards the end of this month, then we're [00:58:38] ready to roll that brochure out. [00:58:39] It's going to be a very good marketing tool that we're going to use three times a year. [00:58:44] If you look at that one document, it'll tell you how to register online, sign up for programs, [00:58:49] look up shelter availability, and so forth. [00:58:53] And then what I also passed out tonight is a National Playground Catalog that was produced [00:58:59] by the playground company that built Sims Park, and I flagged a few pages for you that [00:59:04] Sims Park did get listing in there with our park name in it, and also the last page, I [00:59:10] don't know if you recognize the two employees, but it's Thomas and Justin on the fitness [00:59:15] equipment that also made the catalog. [00:59:19] And I'm pleased to announce, too, the newest trend in parks and recreation is creating [00:59:25] these outdoor fitness centers, and so we're ahead of the trend, because we already have [00:59:29] one in, and now that's the newest, biggest thing that cities and counties are going to [00:59:34] is creating those outdoor fitness areas. [00:59:38] Thank you. [00:59:39] Any questions?
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