Council passed Ordinance #2018-2133 regulating donation bins on second reading, with Councilman Murphy noting an outright ban risked litigation.
22 items on the agenda · 17 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Council held the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence in memory of Development Director Lisa Fierce, who passed away between meetings.
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[00:00:21] I'd like to ask you to all stand with me for the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing [00:00:24] for a moment of silence in memory of our Development Director, Lisa Fierce, who passed away between [00:00:31] the last meeting and now.
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Moment of Silence
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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[00:00:33] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:39] which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Approval of April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes of the April 17, 2018 regular meeting by voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the April 17, 2018 regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:51] Thank you. [00:00:53] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the April 17th meeting minutes. [00:00:59] Move for approval. [00:01:00] Second. [00:01:01] Motion second. [00:01:02] Any discussion, questions? [00:01:05] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:08] Aye. [00:01:09] Opposed, like sign. [00:01:10] Next, I understand we have a donation of a sports wheelchair. [00:01:15] Mr. Smith. [00:01:26] Hi. [00:01:27] My name is Tom Helfrich. [00:01:28] I live in New Port Richey on the outskirts of New Port Richey Village here, or city. [00:01:33] And I belong to the New Port Richey Rec Center. [00:01:36] And I've been there for, what, four and a half years, I believe it is now, because I've [00:01:40] been here five years. [00:01:41] It will be five years pretty soon. [00:01:43] But I got involved in pickleball back in New York. [00:01:46] I lived up in the state of New York in pickleball. [00:01:49] And I was very heavily involved in the pickleball.
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Donation of Sports Wheelchair
Tom, a volunteer at the New Port Richey Rec Center, presented a donated sports wheelchair purchased through pickleball player donations to expand the pickleball program to wheelchair users. He also described plans for a children's pickleball program starting June 16 and partnership with the VA vet sports program.
Route 54 and Rolling RoadMobility SolutionsNew Port Richey Recreation CenterVA Vet Sports ProgramTomChildren's pickleball program (starting June 16)Pickleball programSports wheelchair donationVA vet sports partnership▶ Jump to 1:50 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:01:51] I had pickleball I made from a sport that was five people playing to where I had 2,200 [00:02:00] people playing by the time I left there in six years. [00:02:04] And New Port Richey here is the same way. [00:02:06] I started, and we had probably about 30 people. [00:02:09] And I started giving lessons in pickleball probably a year and a half ago now. [00:02:15] And in a year and a half, I have 157 people who have gone through and taught how to play [00:02:21] pickleball at the Rec Center. [00:02:23] What I'm trying to do is expand pickleball for wheelchair people. [00:02:28] I have one student now. [00:02:31] He's an elderly man, like me. [00:02:36] But I was going to just do it for paralyzed people. [00:02:40] But what I've done now is expanded that to people who, like, for example, him, he has [00:02:45] knee problems, he has a heart problem, he has a breathing problem. [00:02:48] So I figured, well, I can expand it to everybody who has to use a wheelchair. [00:02:53] It doesn't make any difference if he's paralyzed or whatever. [00:02:55] And I'd like to get the program going with the VA, which I've been working with the VA. [00:02:59] And I'm into the vet sports program now. [00:03:02] They're trying to get me more people to come up here to belong to New Port Richey Rec Center. [00:03:06] They live in the New Port Richey area, not just for pickleball, but for other uses of [00:03:12] facilities. [00:03:13] So what I have done now is with the wheelchair, I went with pickleball people, I asked them [00:03:18] for donations. [00:03:20] And a sports wheelchair starts at about three grand and goes up to how much does he want [00:03:26] spent, $6,000, $8,000 a wheelchair. [00:03:28] But I work with the mobility solutions over there on Route 54 and Rolling Road there in [00:03:36] that strip mall. [00:03:37] And they give me, I work with them to work out a price for me on this wheelchair. [00:03:43] So I went to my people that play pickleball and asked them for donations. [00:03:47] Within a day, I had enough money raised to buy a wheelchair, believe it or not. [00:03:52] It was amazing how the outcome was on that. [00:03:55] So I bought the wheelchair. [00:03:57] I had money left over. [00:03:58] I have a children's program starting on June 16th, in fact. [00:04:02] With the money left over, I'm going to buy paddles for the kids to be able to play pickleball. [00:04:07] Nine to 12 years old is what I'm working with. [00:04:09] I did that in New York. [00:04:10] I had a dozen kids. [00:04:13] And the thing of it is, I didn't talk to you about this, but I started with 12 kids, boys [00:04:19] and girls, six boys and six girls. [00:04:21] And what happened was, it got to be where the parents got involved. [00:04:26] The parents came, pickleball players, and they played with their kids. [00:04:29] The kids would come in and they would play. [00:04:31] We'd have the mothers and fathers against the kids and stuff like that. [00:04:35] So it was really a great program for the people who attended the facility. [00:04:41] So other than that, thank you. [00:04:44] I just want to publicly thank Tom. [00:04:49] He's been a great member for us at the rec center, but then now he's one of our outstanding volunteers. [00:04:53] And we started with one pickleball court. [00:04:55] We now have six, and we could use more than that. [00:04:57] I mean, that's how the program has just really blossomed. [00:05:00] And a lot of that's attributed to Tom and volunteering his time. [00:05:03] And he's, you know, as he said, taught 157 people already how to do the program. [00:05:09] Now he's met with the VA, and we're going to be starting a program for wheelchair-bound [00:05:13] or people that just need assistance. [00:05:15] And then now he's going into children's programs with it. [00:05:18] So we really appreciate the donation. [00:05:21] I want to get a picture with you with it. [00:05:23] So thank you so much, Tom. [00:05:25] Thank you very much. [00:05:26] Please join me in thanking Tom. [00:05:32] And for you, he's looking at the pictures of the city. [00:05:35] And we recognized our pictures way back when we were kids. [00:05:51] Thank you very much.
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Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week
approvedMayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation declaring May 6–12, 2018 as Municipal Clerk's Week in the City of New Port Richey, recognizing the contributions of the Office of the Municipal Clerk. City Clerk Judy was honored at the podium.
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[00:05:55] Judy, if I could get you to join me at the podium, please. [00:06:11] Whereas the Office of the Municipal Clerk, [00:06:13] a time-honored and vital part of local governments, exists throughout the world, [00:06:17] and whereas the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants, [00:06:21] and whereas the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link [00:06:24] between the citizens, the local governing bodies, and other governmental agencies, [00:06:29] and whereas municipal clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality [00:06:33] and impartiality, rendering equal service to all, [00:06:37] and whereas the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions [00:06:41] of local government and community, [00:06:44] and whereas municipal clerks continually strive to improve the administration [00:06:48] of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation [00:06:52] in education programs, seminars, workshops, [00:06:55] and annual meetings of their state, county, [00:06:57] and international professional organizations, [00:07:00] and whereas the City of New Port Richey deems it appropriate to recognize the [00:07:03] accomplishments of the Office of Municipal Clerk, [00:07:06] now therefore I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, [00:07:09] do hereby proclaim the week of May 6th through the 12th, 2018, [00:07:14] as Municipal Clerk's Week in the City of New Port Richey, [00:07:17] and further extend appreciation to our municipal clerk [00:07:20] and to all municipal clerks for the vital service they perform [00:07:23] and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. [00:07:26] Thank you. [00:07:28] Thank you. [00:07:42] Mayor Marlow, I just want to say that we have a phenomenal municipal clerk, [00:07:45] and happy early birthdays, Judy's birthday on Thursday. [00:07:48] Thank you. [00:07:49] Thank you. [00:07:50] I'll just be very brief since there's no one up there taking the minutes. [00:07:53] I just want to say it's my pleasure, actually, to serve as your city clerk, [00:07:57] so thank you very much. [00:07:59] Thank you.
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Proclamation - Women's Lung Health Week (By Title Only)
approvedA proclamation recognizing Women's Lung Health Week (May 7–12) was read by title only and passed to the clerk.
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[00:08:01] We also have a proclamation for Women's Lung Health Week. [00:08:04] We're reading by title only, and that's the week of May 7th through the 12th, [00:08:10] and I will pass that on to the clerk as well. [00:08:15] Next item on the agenda is Vox Pop. [00:08:17] This is for items which are either not on tonight's agenda [00:08:20] or which are listed on the consent agenda. [00:08:23] If any member of the public wishes to address council, please come on down.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - March 2018
approvedon consentCouncil approved the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from March 2018 following a brief public comment period with no speakers.
- motion:Motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes for March 2018. (passed)
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[00:18:07] Seeing no one come forward, I'm going to close public comment and bring it back to Council. [00:18:11] Move for approval. [00:18:12] Second. [00:18:13] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:18:15] Like I said previously, these just don't work in our city.
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Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes - March 2018
approvedon consentCouncil moved approval of the March 2018 Cultural Affairs Committee minutes after no public comment was offered.
- motion:Motion to approve the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes from March 2018. (passed)
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[00:18:07] Seeing no one come forward, I'm going to close public comment and bring it back to Council. [00:18:11] Move for approval. [00:18:12] Second. [00:18:13] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:18:15] Like I said previously, these just don't work in our city.
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Purchase/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil moved and seconded approval of purchases/payments after public comment was closed with no speakers. A councilmember briefly remarked that some items 'just don't work in our city.'
- motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)
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[00:18:07] Seeing no one come forward, I'm going to close public comment and bring it back to Council. [00:18:11] Move for approval. [00:18:12] Second. [00:18:13] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:18:15] Like I said previously, these just don't work in our city.
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Second Reading, Ordinance #2018-2133: Code Amendment - Regulating Donation Bins
approvedCouncil held the second reading and final vote on Ordinance #2018-2133, which regulates donation bins rather than banning them outright. The ordinance passed, with Councilman Murphy expressing disappointment that an outright ban wasn't feasible due to litigation risk absent supportive case law.
Ord. Ordinance #2018-2133
- vote:Adopt Ordinance #2018-2133 on second reading, regulating donation bins. (passed)
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[00:18:19] To the second. [00:18:22] I like the approach we're taking. [00:18:26] Councilman? [00:18:29] I'm going with the flow for now. [00:18:32] Councilman Murphy? [00:18:33] No, I think the way it's set up should work. [00:18:36] I'm disappointed we can't ban them, [00:18:38] but I understand we don't want to be the one that spends the money to defend an ordinance on them [00:18:44] until there's some decent case law. [00:18:49] There's no further discussion. [00:18:50] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:18:52] Aye. [00:18:53] Opposed, the like sign. [00:18:55] Motion passes. [00:18:56] Next is board reappointment of Kelly Smallwood to the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:19:02] Do we have any comments from the public? [00:19:05] Kelly, this is your opportunity to run screaming out the door if you don't want it. [00:19:10] Move approval. [00:19:11] Second. [00:19:12] We have a motion and a second. [00:19:13] Any discussion? [00:19:15] Just Kelly's a phenomenal citizen of Newport. [00:19:17] She's one of my neighbors, and she's always got a smile on her face, [00:19:20] and the Cultural Affairs, in my opinion, committee has a lot of momentum going right now, [00:19:24] and I thank you for your service, and I look forward to seeing your guys' ideas in the future. [00:19:30] I think this is in the five years that I've been around, [00:19:32] it's the first time someone's come before the board when they're getting reappointed, [00:19:36] and I appreciate you stopping by. [00:19:39] And definitely thank you for your service. [00:19:42] There's no further discussion. [00:19:43] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:19:45] Aye. [00:19:46] Opposed, the like sign. [00:19:48] Thank you. [00:19:49] Next is request to purchase a CCTV camera system, and I think that will fall on me.
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Board Re-Appointment: Kelly Smallwood, Cultural Affairs Committee
discussedTranscript content does not match the agenda item title (board re-appointment of Kelly Smallwood). Instead, it covers a request to authorize purchase of a closed-circuit television camera system for the police department parking lot at a cost of $4,953 to provide a safe exchange location for Craigslist transactions and child custody transfers.
- direction:Request for council to authorize purchase of a closed-circuit television camera system for the police department parking lot at a cost of $4,953. (none)
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[00:19:57] Yes, sir. [00:19:59] I'm asking counsel to authorize the purchase of a closed-circuit television camera system [00:20:04] for the front of the police department. [00:20:06] That's our west parking lot at a cost of $4,953, [00:20:13] and the purpose of this camera system is to provide a safe exchange location [00:20:19] to where it's video recorded in our front lot and there's ample lighting. [00:20:23] We just need the camera system so that people can do their Craigslist purchases and exchange. [00:20:30] There's child custody, child transfers that occur there routinely, [00:20:35] and so it will give us an opportunity to record all that, [00:20:38] and we can publicize it on our city website [00:20:41] and make people aware that there is a safe location to do that. [00:20:45] I believe that's on the east side of the building, not the west.
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Request to Purchase CCTV Camera System
approvedCouncil approved a request to purchase a CCTV camera system, to be funded from abandoned property monies with no fiscal impact on the police department's regular budget. The cameras will create a safe location for activities like child custody exchanges and online marketplace (eBay) transactions.
- motion:Motion to approve the request to purchase a CCTV camera system, funded by abandoned property monies. (passed)
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[00:20:48] Oh, my mistake. [00:20:50] Open it up for public comment. [00:20:53] Move approval. [00:20:54] We have a motion. [00:20:56] Second. [00:20:57] Second to the maker. [00:20:59] Sounds like a good idea to make it safe for eBay or kid swapping or whatever goes on. [00:21:07] To the second. [00:21:09] No, I think it's a good idea. [00:21:11] You definitely get a lot more information when you have cameras rolling, for sure. [00:21:15] I need to add one more thing to that, and that is that this is not coming out of my regular budget. [00:21:19] This is abandoned property monies, so it will have no fiscal impact on the department. [00:21:25] Thank you. [00:21:27] Councilman? [00:21:28] Yes, I do. [00:21:31] I went to Debbie with this about six months ago. [00:21:33] Is that pretty close? [00:21:35] And at that time there was only 350 of these kind of locations across the United States, [00:21:41] and I thought that would be a great idea on our part [00:21:43] and be leaders in the community with that kind of approach. [00:21:48] Deputy Mayor? [00:21:50] Great idea, Councilman Davis. [00:21:52] Really? [00:21:53] Great idea. [00:21:55] We just got to now get it out there, right, Brian, on the website and other ways that we can, you know, [00:22:00] whether, you know, fire chief, you're meeting with the kids and the families, [00:22:04] and police chief, when you meet with families and stuff, we need a really library and rec center. [00:22:11] Everywhere, we've got to let people know that it's available. [00:22:14] As I explained this to my wife this afternoon at the office, [00:22:19] I said it was going to be so that people could swap kids, and then I thought about it, [00:22:22] and it didn't sound quite right, but I'm glad Councilman came up with the same phrase, [00:22:28] because it is important that families that may not be getting along with each other can have a safe place [00:22:34] to hand off the children from one to the other. [00:22:39] They've been robbed trying to sell stuff, too. [00:22:41] And, yes, that's been in the papers on an all-too-frequent basis, [00:22:45] so this is definitely a much safer situation. [00:22:48] So thank you for coming up with the idea, and, Chief, thank you for making it happen. [00:22:54] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:22:57] Aye. [00:22:58] Opposed, like sign.
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Request to Purchase Active Shooter Kits
approvedPolice department requested approval to purchase 46 active shooter kits (vests with armor plating, helmets, tactical goggles, storage bags) for officer vehicles at a cost of $33,975.14, funded through unclaimed evidence monies with no direct fiscal impact. Council approved unanimously.
- motion:Motion to approve purchase of 46 active shooter kits for $33,975.14 using unclaimed evidence monies. (passed)
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[00:23:00] Motion passes. [00:23:01] Next is a request to purchase active shooter kits. [00:23:06] This request is where I'm asking to be able to purchase 46 active shooter kits for issuance to our officers. [00:23:15] This consists of special vests that have armor plating in it, as well as helmets, tactical goggles, [00:23:25] and it's all in a storage bag to where every vehicle would have that in it should we have an incident, [00:23:32] an active shooter incident, and they've happened nationally. [00:23:35] Our officers will be better prepared with higher-level safety equipment. [00:23:41] Thank you. [00:23:42] Open it up for me. [00:23:43] I'm sorry. [00:23:44] Let me finish this part here. [00:23:45] And I'll be using unclaimed evidence monies for that purchase, so it'll be no direct fiscal impact. [00:23:51] Unclaimed evidence money. [00:23:52] Got any extra that can come down in claim? [00:23:54] Well, most of this has come from dope dealers. [00:23:56] Oh, okay. [00:23:57] You probably don't want to claim it. [00:23:58] No, I want to claim it. [00:24:00] I don't know anything about it. [00:24:02] Cost of $33,975.14. [00:24:07] Thank you. [00:24:08] Open it up for public comment. [00:24:10] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:24:12] Move for approval. [00:24:13] Second. [00:24:14] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:24:15] No. [00:24:16] Protect our officers, period. [00:24:18] To the second. [00:24:19] I agree. [00:24:20] It's just absolutely mind-boggling and completely disturbing when you turn on the Internet on a daily basis, [00:24:26] and it seems like almost daily an officer is shot somewhere in our nation. [00:24:30] Do you have any kind of data on how many have been killed year-to-date alone? [00:24:35] It's terrific numbers, as well as the assaults on officers, too. [00:24:39] All those numbers are just over the top. [00:24:42] Councilman Murphy? [00:24:44] No, I think we definitely need to equip our officers with the equipment they need, [00:24:47] and especially if we're using drug money. [00:24:50] Besides, that's even better. [00:24:52] Thank you. [00:24:53] Councilman Altman? [00:24:54] All good. [00:24:55] And definitely protecting our officers is a priority. [00:24:59] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:25:02] Aye. [00:25:03] Opposed, the like sign. [00:25:05] Motion passes.
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Recreation and Aquatic Center - 90 Days of Summer Membership Drive
approvedCouncil approved the annual '90 Days of Summer' membership drive at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, offering discounted three-month memberships from May 15 through June 30, 2018. Pricing ranges from $48 for a youth nonresident to $144 for a household, with resident discounts available.
- motion:Approve the 90 Days of Summer sale for three-month memberships at the Recreation and Aquatic Center. (passed)
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[00:25:06] Next, Recreation and Aquatic Center, 90 days of summer membership drive. [00:25:10] Yes, sir. [00:25:11] Thank you. [00:25:12] Each summer, the Recreation and Aquatic Center offers a sale on three-month memberships called the 90 days of summer. [00:25:18] The sale will be offered, again, from May 15th through June 30th, [00:25:22] and is good for three months from the date of purchase. [00:25:26] Although the savings is minimal, for example, if you're purchasing a youth nonresident, [00:25:32] it's only a $4 a month per savings, or a savings per month of $4. [00:25:37] But even though that is minimal, it is a very welcome sale each summer, and we use it as a good marketing tool. [00:25:43] The recommendation is to approve the 90 days of summer sale for three-month memberships. [00:25:48] Thank you. [00:25:49] Open it up for public comment. [00:25:51] Come on down. [00:25:55] I'm sorry, John Gillis. [00:25:58] No, we need you at the mic, John. [00:26:00] We've got people watching on TV. [00:26:04] My question is, it sounds like a great idea. [00:26:11] John Gillis, 6658 River Road. [00:26:15] I'll sign it. [00:26:16] I didn't hear you mention how much it is. [00:26:18] It sounds like a great idea, but how much is the membership? [00:26:20] You're saying it's $4 off. [00:26:22] Sure. [00:26:23] I can tell you those. [00:26:27] So for the three months for a youth nonresident, it's $48. [00:26:32] A senior is $60. [00:26:34] An adult is $72. [00:26:36] And a household is $144. [00:26:38] And then we give the same resident discount as we do on the other memberships. [00:26:42] So it would be $38.40 for a youth, $48 for a senior, $57.60 for an adult, and $115.20 for a household. [00:26:51] Okay. [00:26:52] Thank you. [00:26:53] Is that per month or for the three months? [00:26:54] That is for the three months. [00:26:56] Thank you, John. [00:26:57] Thank you. [00:26:58] Anyone else? [00:27:01] Seeing no one else come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:27:06] Move for approval. [00:27:07] Get him in the door. [00:27:08] Second. [00:27:09] Motion and a second. [00:27:10] To the maker. [00:27:11] Get him in the door. [00:27:12] To the second. [00:27:13] It'll take a year. [00:27:14] Get him in the door. [00:27:15] That's right. [00:27:16] Councilman Altman. [00:27:17] Let's play some pickleball. [00:27:19] Deputy Mayor. [00:27:20] The Recreation Aquatic Center is an awesome place to be during the summer. [00:27:24] Just a tremendous amount of kids. [00:27:26] I think the summer camp is pretty much sold out already, isn't it? [00:27:28] Sold. [00:27:29] Yes. [00:27:30] So continue to get him in the door. [00:27:31] Very good. [00:27:32] Yes. [00:27:33] And thank you. [00:27:34] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:27:37] Aye. [00:27:38] Aye. [00:27:39] Opposed? [00:27:40] Like sign. [00:27:41] Motion passes.
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Kiafest Main Street Blast Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit
approvedCouncil approved the 2018 Kiafest Main Street Blast Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit, allowing the Greater New Port Richey Main Street Organization to sell beer and wine in Sims Park on Friday, June 29 (5-11 PM) and Saturday, June 30 (12-11 PM). Steve Sherdell spoke on behalf of the event, thanking sponsor John Gillis of Friendly Kia for underwriting the fireworks display.
- motion:Motion to approve the 2018 Kiafest Main Street Blast Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit. (passed)
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[00:27:42] Next is the KFS Main Street Blast Alcohol Beverage Special Event Permit. [00:27:47] Yes. [00:27:48] Thank you. [00:27:49] The 2018 KFS Main Street Blast Alcoholic Beverage Special Event application, that is a mouthful, [00:27:57] was reviewed by the City Special Event Team on March the 27th. [00:28:01] The request by the Greater New Port Richey Main Street Organization is to sell beer and [00:28:05] wine in Sims Park on Friday, June 29th, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. [00:28:11] And then again on Saturday, June 30th, from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. [00:28:16] A representative, I'm hoping Steve, is here, in case you have any questions. [00:28:22] And then the recommendation is for approval of the 2018 KFS Main Street Blast. [00:28:28] Thank you. [00:28:30] Mr. Sherdell, did you want to address Council? [00:28:37] I just wanted to say that, you know, whether we realize it or not, sorry, whether we realize [00:28:44] it or not, New Port Richey has been the envy of a lot of other communities in this area [00:28:49] for the things that we do on the 4th of July. [00:28:51] And we're going to be involved on July 3rd with Great Bay Distributing up in Hernando [00:28:56] County, based on the fact that their citizens felt like it was not fair that they didn't [00:29:01] get a free fireworks display in Hernando County like they did in Pasco County. [00:29:06] And the point that I want to make is that John Gillis at Friendly Kia has been the benefactor [00:29:11] and the sole supporter of free fireworks. [00:29:15] And sometimes I'm guilty of, you know, banging the same drum all the time. [00:29:19] But during 2007 and 2008, most of us were holding on to our tails, hoping we were going [00:29:26] to survive through that time. [00:29:28] And through that time, John sponsored fireworks and music in the park for every family in [00:29:33] New Port Richey and the surrounding area, regardless of the economy, regardless of the [00:29:38] situation. [00:29:39] I'm very grateful to him that he does it. [00:29:41] We always want to do it in a very respectful way that fits the city and helps the city. [00:29:46] But I just, I can't help but think it's a benefit to the city that we do the event. [00:29:51] We're a little confused this year on the new rules on where the tents go and where all [00:29:55] those other things go. [00:29:57] But what we want to do is accommodate our sponsor. [00:30:00] probably strokes the largest check, and he's a humble guy, so he's not going to tell you this, [00:30:05] but of all of our event sponsors, he strokes the largest check that allows us to say to the [00:30:11] firework company, we're going to do this, we're going to make it happen. So we really appreciate [00:30:15] him. We want to accommodate him. I know there were some questions, is it a private party? [00:30:19] Is it a public event? And I think the best description of the whole thing, it's a public [00:30:24] event with a very, very large VIP area for the guy that strokes the check to make it happen. [00:30:30] And I moved here years ago, and we used to go to Gulfview Square Mall and watch the fireworks for [00:30:35] free. And the mall, because of economic problems, pulled the plug on that. And Tom Castriota, for [00:30:41] two or three years, he wrote the check, and he underwrote the fireworks, and then that went away. [00:30:46] And for a time, we did not have fireworks in West Pasco. And I just think it's such a benefit for [00:30:51] people in the community. We appreciate the city being a host. One of the things that I hope you [00:30:56] know that every time I'm on stage at any event that we do, one of the things I always say is [00:31:01] thank God for New Port Richey, the coolest city in the United States of America, because you guys [00:31:07] support a bike fest, you support things for the community. And it doesn't always have to be the [00:31:12] things that appeal to the brightest and the most sophisticated among us, because I'm not always [00:31:18] one of those people. I mean, I wish I was, but I'm not. I grew up blue collar in Cleveland, Ohio, and I [00:31:24] love good things for the family, and I love great events. I love rock and roll, and I love fireworks. [00:31:28] So I just want to say that we will work with you any way that we can to meet the requirements of [00:31:34] the event. I do want to say at this point, your fire department and the inspections have been [00:31:39] phenomenal. I mean, it's been a quantum leap from what it used to be three or four years ago. [00:31:44] And we've had things from people coming in, and this is not criticism, but people looking for [00:31:49] violations and problems, to people coming in to help us be compliant. And your fire chief has been, [00:31:55] I mean, I got to tell you, the only word I can say is cool. And I'm sorry I'm not that [00:31:59] sophisticated, but he's the coolest guy in the world, because he comes in with, we're going to [00:32:02] make this work, we're going to keep it legal, we're going to keep it right, but we're going to make it work. [00:32:07] So we're so excited about the event, and I will pledge to you we'll do anything that we can to [00:32:12] make it compliant, to make it acceptable for the city, and I'm excited about another year. Thank you. [00:32:17] Thank you. Any else in the public? [00:32:24] Seeing no one else come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:32:27] Move for approval. [00:32:30] Second. [00:32:30] We have a motion and a second. To the maker. [00:32:32] I'd just like to thank John personally, and not only as a Council member, but [00:32:37] not only does he love the city, but he's moved into the city, and that's even more of a support. [00:32:42] To the second. [00:32:45] Yeah, I think I second it as well, just because I agree that the fireworks are, it's just a big [00:32:51] thing for our city, and I was at it last year, and the year before, and just to see the whole [00:32:59] area pour in, it's just evidence that our city is the host of West Pasco. We're the downtown for [00:33:06] everybody, and that'll lead into some comments I make if I have time at the end of the meeting [00:33:10] about our recent meeting with the county. [00:33:12] Very good. [00:33:13] Thank you. Councilman? [00:33:15] Yeah, I just want to say it's one of those events where I think everybody likes it, [00:33:18] and everybody wants to come out for the fireworks, and it's just a really great event. Thank you. [00:33:23] Thank you. Deputy Mayor? [00:33:24] Yes, Mr. Gilles, thank you so much for not just this year, but every year, [00:33:27] for your donation and making this happen, but to me, this is the event. I've kind of [00:33:33] been outspoken at times about how many large events we have in our park, [00:33:36] but this is a family event, a family-friendly event, which is, I think, as a city, what, [00:33:42] in my opinion, we need to be geared towards. Not that we can't have rock and roll at night and [00:33:47] things like that, but it's fireworks, it's summertime, it's a family event, [00:33:51] kids remember it for years and years and years, so thanks for making it happen. [00:33:55] Thank you. I do have some concerns about the layout, particularly since we're [00:34:00] dickering back and forth with staff and others about what goes in the center of the park and [00:34:08] what doesn't, so I think I will leave that discussion for when we workshop at the next time, [00:34:17] but it is a great event. It is probably, I can think of all the events we have each year, [00:34:23] that's, this one's my favorite, so there's no further discussion. All those in favor, [00:34:29] please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Thank you. And John, take advantage of that [00:34:38] rec center sale, since you get the resident discount and the sale price, yes. [00:34:48] Next is the recreation and aquatic center closeout.
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Recreation and Aquatic Center Project Closeout
approvedCouncil approved a deductive change order of $98,631.92 and a final pay request of $110,802.22 from Hennessy Construction Services for the Recreation and Aquatic Center expansion project closeout. The deductive change order resulted from field decisions during construction and remaining owner's contingency, funded through Penny for Pasco tax dollars.
- motion:Approve the deductive change order of $98,631.92 and final pay request of $110,802.22 from Hennessy Construction Services for the Recreation and Aquatic Center expansion project. (passed)
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[00:34:53] Would you do that, Robert? Sure. This item for council's consideration for approval is the [00:35:02] attached deductive change order in the amount of $98,631.92 and a final pay request in the amount [00:35:12] of $110,802.22 from Hennessy Construction Services for the recreation and aquatic center expansion [00:35:20] project. The deductive change order was a result of field decisions that were made during the [00:35:26] construction phase and a balance that was left over from the owner's contingency. The funding [00:35:32] for this project is currently identified in the capital improvement program as penny for pasco [00:35:38] tax dollars. Staff would recommend that you approve the deductive change order and the final [00:35:43] pay request. Thank you, and deductive change order means we're saving money. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. [00:35:49] Open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. Move for [00:35:55] approval. Second. We have a motion and a second. To the maker. Pay our bills. To the second. [00:36:03] Councilman Murphy. And we saved money, that's good. Deputy Mayor. Which case, all those in favor, [00:36:09] please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next is the Orange Lake
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Orange Lake Dredging Project Closeout
approvedCouncil approved a deductive change order of $38,538.50 and final pay request of $138,861.50 to Energy Resources Incorporated for the Orange Lake dredging project closeout. The project removed 3,579 cubic yards of sediment at a final cost of $302,661.50, funded by $100,000 in Restore Act grant money and $202,661.50 in Penny for Pasco funds.
- motion:Approve the deductive change order of $38,538.50 and final pay request of $138,861.50 to Energy Resources Incorporated for the Orange Lake dredging project. (passed)
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[00:36:16] dredging project closeout. This is another deductive change order for your consideration [00:36:23] for approval. This amount is $38,538.50 as well as a final pay request in the amount of $138,861.50 [00:36:37] from Energy Resources Incorporated for the Orange Lake dredging project. [00:36:41] This project is what staff would consider phase one of a phase two that improved water quality [00:36:49] of the lake, flood control, as well as incorporated phase two of Sims Park improvement projects such [00:36:57] as the boardwalks and the overlooks that were going to be installed as well. The reason why [00:37:03] this was separated from those instead of making a full project was because of the construction type [00:37:09] and its nature. Specialty contractors do this type of work. The low bid submitted for the project [00:37:16] was $333,200 and the final cost that was associated with the removal of 3,579 cubic yards of sentiments [00:37:27] was $302,661.50. The funding for this project was identified as $100,000 from Restore Act grant money [00:37:39] and $202,661.50 from Penny for Pasco funds and we would ask that you approve the deductive change [00:37:48] order as well as the final pay request as well. Thank you. I'll open it up for public comment. [00:37:54] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:37:58] Move for approval. Second. Second. Thank you. To the maker. Nothing. To the second. [00:38:06] Councilman Ullman. No. Deputy Mayor. No comments. Thanks. Glad we saved some money. Just a question. [00:38:16] Did we find anything other than some antique golf balls when they were dredging? [00:38:20] A little old Batman head when his cow was blue. Okay. So that was about it. [00:38:29] Not much then. A little bit disappointing. I was hoping to find some really cool stuff. [00:38:33] We were hoping for cars or something. Wasn't it quite a few years ago that we actually put out, [00:38:39] 20, 25 years ago, we actually went out and dredged to cut the grass that was on the bottom? [00:38:44] I was part of that. Yeah, we cut the grass and then now that we're taking the sediment out, [00:38:48] you know, it's not just. Councilman, I don't understand. Side note, but just [00:38:53] Jimmy's restaurant when it was being rebuilt, well, that was a landscape company. All the [00:39:00] fertilizer got blown into the drains from the fire being put out and it created a huge growth [00:39:06] on top of the lake. So we hired, like, at Homeless Asset, one of those reapers to come in and take it [00:39:12] off the surface. I remember that doing. Then I get sediment. I was just like, what's going on in that [00:39:16] lake? Well, that was, yeah, that was fertilizer gone wild. Fertilizer gone wild. There's no further [00:39:23] discussion. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Next is
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Three Minute Report: Technology Solutions Department
discussedTechnology Solutions Director Brian presented a three-minute report on recent IT projects, including keyless entry and digital signage at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, expanded VoIP and wireless at the police facility, a successful FDLE technology audit, Tyler Technologies HR/payroll go-live, fire department pre-plan integration, and an upcoming new city website launch and Microsoft Azure migration.
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[00:39:29] three-minute report on the technology solutions. Brian. Sir. Good evening, Mayor and Council. Over [00:39:37] the past several months, technology solutions has advanced on a number of projects. I'm going [00:39:41] to quickly outline some of those for you this evening. My own clicker to work. Maybe we should [00:39:49] get technology to help. Nathan, advance it. Okay. So we recently completed several enhancements [00:39:57] at our Recreation and Aquatic Center. We now have a keyless entry for before hours and after hours [00:40:04] for our fitness center. So members of the rec center can gain entry to the fitness area just [00:40:10] about two hours before and two hours after the facility is open and closed. Next slide, Nathan. [00:40:16] We've added some digital signage so that we can keep residents updated on upcoming events. We've [00:40:24] got the marquee out in the front of the building and then inside the building there are three [00:40:29] 55-inch TVs which we use to display upcoming events. Members have a self check-in now so they [00:40:37] can move forward. They don't have to stand in line. They can check themselves in at the center and go [00:40:41] on about their way. We expanded our voice over IP phone system to that facility so they now have the [00:40:48] ability to get direct calls to every phone that they have in the facility. They'll have a phone [00:40:52] tree which they're in the process of scoping right now and they have hunt lines and so forth [00:40:57] that have been added to that facility. We just recently completed a successful technology audit [00:41:05] by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for our police department which was [00:41:09] very detailed and we did very well so we were happy for that. Next slide. We expanded the [00:41:16] wireless network out at the police facility. Those pictures are horrible but in short, [00:41:20] the building has a hard time getting cell phone reception and so by expanding the wireless [00:41:25] network in that facility they can do wireless calling from within the facility. [00:41:32] Tyler Technologies. We went live with our HR and payroll modules so we continue to advance there. [00:41:38] All of the city staff has been added into the system and staff is now being paid out of that [00:41:44] software. We just recently completed integration with our pre-plans for the fire department so [00:41:53] that this way when they're out on their mobile units, if they have a pre-plan that they have [00:41:58] set up, when they bring that call up for service on their laptop they can actually pull up the [00:42:04] building and see all that pre-planned information on that particular facility. [00:42:09] Upcoming projects. So Tyler Technologies is obviously very active. We're in the process of [00:42:14] setting up applicant tracking, employee self-service, building zoning, business tax, [00:42:18] code enforcement, and we're integrating our new GIS server into Tyler this week. [00:42:26] We are also in the process of picking a Microsoft partner to migrate our exchange services to the [00:42:33] Microsoft Azure cloud, providing more reliability and disaster recovery. [00:42:40] And we are very anxious to release the new city website. So I have one more meeting with the city [00:42:47] manager to do final review and we look forward to releasing the new city website shortly. [00:42:53] This is a copy of the main page residents would get to. There's buttons along the bottom for [00:42:59] quick action items and then at the top, it's hard to read on this slide, but there's government, [00:43:03] community, announcements, and online resources. And as you scroll down that page, Nathan, [00:43:11] you have your community page which is going to give updates and news, local events in the area. [00:43:17] We have our online newsletter and photos are from our photo gallery. Next slide. Our government page [00:43:24] which will have the calendar events for any kind of government meetings, our boards, committees, [00:43:30] so forth, council, city manager, chart ordinances. They can watch city meetings online. [00:43:38] And then our online resources page, if you want to apply for a building permit or pay utility bill, [00:43:46] all those resources will be located here. So we look forward to advancing that project and [00:43:52] that's my three-minute report. Thank you. Any questions? Just one quick question. Pardon that [00:43:57] after hours entry at the rec center at the front door, is there a camera on that? There is a camera [00:44:03] on that and if there are multiple entries, there's an alert system that goes off that the center gets [00:44:08] notified. Good. Thank you very much. We are now to communications and reports which is our
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