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1. 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
2. 2

   Pledge of Allegiance

   The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence honoring servicemen and women.

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   [00:00:22] Thank you. [00:00:23] I ask you to all stand, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, and remain standing for a moment [00:00:24] of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:25] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for [00:00:31] which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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   Moment of Silence

   Procedural moment of silence.

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   [00:00:44] Thank you. [00:00:45] You may be seated.

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4. 4

   Approval of March 5, 2019 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes

   approved

   Council approved the minutes from the March 5, 2019 work session and regular meeting.

   • motion:Approve the March 5, 2019 work session and regular meeting minutes. (passed)

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   [00:00:50] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the March 5th work session and regular meeting [00:00:54] minutes. [00:00:55] I move. [00:00:56] I second. [00:00:57] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:00:58] Aye. [00:00:59] Aye. [00:01:00] Opposed, like sign. [00:01:01] Motion passes. [00:01:02] We've got a couple of proclamations tonight.

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   Proclamation - Florida Loquat Day

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   Mayor Rob Marlowe read a proclamation declaring March 23, 2019 as Florida Loquat Day in the City of New Port Richey, recognizing the 6th annual Florida Loquat Festival hosted by Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms and Fair at Francis Avenue Park.

   • direction:Mayor proclaimed March 23, 2019 as Florida Loquat Day in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)

   📍Francis Avenue Park🏢City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department🏢Ecology Florida🏢Friendship Farms and Fair👤David Maharaj👤Jeff Wright👤Rob Marlowe#6th Annual Florida Loquat Festival#Florida Loquat Day#Loquat Planning Committee

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   [00:01:07] One is by title only, that is declaring the month of April as Water Conservation Month, [00:01:15] and I will pass this on to the City Clerk. [00:01:20] For the next one, I would like to ask everyone who is participating in this weekend's Loquat [00:01:27] Festival to join me down at the podium. [00:01:31] Stopped responding. [00:01:35] Aye, aye, aye. [00:01:41] I wasn't sure how big a crowd we were expecting. [00:01:50] I had to come down. [00:01:52] Whereas the loquat tree is an attractive tree that produces luscious fruit that is nutritious [00:01:56] and delicious, and whereas the loquat tree is a member of the rose family, kin to plums [00:02:01] and pears, and not related to the kumquat, a member of the citrus family, with which [00:02:06] it should not be confused, and whereas the loquat tree makes a valuable contribution [00:02:11] to a local sustainable food system, needing no fertilizer and little water to thrive, [00:02:16] and being tolerant of the extremes of Florida's winter cold and summer heat, and whereas the [00:02:21] loquat tree can produce 100 pounds or more of fruit in a given season, and I'll stop [00:02:29] for a moment and just say, yeah, right, I've got two of them, they haven't got any fruit [00:02:33] on them at all this year, whereas on April 5, 2014, Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms [00:02:40] and Fair hosted the first ever loquat festival in New Port Richey, an educational event featuring [00:02:47] local professionals who share the loquat's history and importance of urban agriculture [00:02:52] and several different ways to create loquat compotes, preserves, pies, garnishes, and [00:02:58] other specialties for tasting and sale, and whereas due to the overwhelming popularity [00:03:03] of previous loquat festivals and the commitment of Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms and [00:03:08] Fair to host the 6th annual Florida Loquat Festival on Saturday, March 23rd from 9 a.m. [00:03:14] until 1 p.m. at Francis Avenue Park, now therefore I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim March 23rd, 2019 as Florida Loquat Day in the City of New Port Richey, urge the residents of our community to participate in the 6th annual Florida Loquat [00:03:33] Festival and discover the great value of one of our tiniest fruits, and as an aside, [00:03:38] you will need to get there early because I will be in the line for the loquat cookies, [00:03:42] which are always delicious. [00:03:44] Would any of you like to say anything? [00:03:48] Just a thank you to you, Mr. Mayor, and also to the City of New Port Richey and the Parks [00:03:53] and Rec Department because they've been very helpful in helping us get this all arranged [00:03:58] this year. [00:03:59] I also recognize that we have Jeff Wright here and David Maharaj, members of the Loquat [00:04:05] Planning Committee and errand people as well doing wonderful works for getting this festival [00:04:12] organized. [00:04:14] So please join us Saturday morning, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Francis Avenue Park, just off

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   Proclamation - Water Conservation Month (By Title Only)

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   The Mayor read by title only a proclamation declaring April as Water Conservation Month.

   #Water Conservation Month

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   [00:01:07] One is by title only, that is declaring the month of April as Water Conservation Month,

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7. 7Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 4:20
8. 8.a

   Consideration of Amendments to the FY19 Adopted Budget

   approvedon consent

   Council considered amendments to the FY19 Adopted Budget, including donations of $200 to the library and over $3,000 to the recreation center. A councilmember asked who the donors were; staff explained donor names were withheld from the memo because the donors hadn't authorized publicizing, but offered to provide the information. The motion passed.

   • motion:Approve amendments to the FY19 Adopted Budget. (passed)

   #FY19 Adopted Budget

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   [00:45:23] Move for approval. [00:45:27] And with that, comment please. [00:45:30] I'd just like to know, who's giving us money? [00:45:33] I mean, there's $200 going to the library, there's over three grand going to the rec [00:45:39] center. [00:45:40] There are two different donations. [00:45:42] I mean, I'd, you know, I'd write more. [00:45:45] First of all, could you respond to the question, please? [00:45:49] I can provide that information to you. [00:45:50] I purposely didn't include it just because the donor didn't specifically say that it [00:45:56] could be publicized, but, and that's why I didn't put it in the memo. [00:45:59] Because I would like to recognize them here if they did, you know, any of these types [00:46:03] of things. [00:46:04] Good point. [00:46:05] I can provide that. [00:46:06] Thank you. [00:46:07] All right. [00:46:08] Thank you. [00:46:09] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:46:10] Aye. [00:46:11] Aye. [00:46:12] Opposed, like sign. [00:46:13] Motion passes. [00:46:14] Next, second reading of ordinance 2019-2148. [00:46:15] Ordinance number 2019-2148, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, amending [00:46:19] section 7.09.01 of chapter 7 of the Land Development Code pertaining to permitted uses in the highway [00:46:26] commercial zoning district, providing for removal of hotels as a permitted use, amending

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9. 8.b

   Library Advisory Board Minutes - November 2018 and January 2019

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   Council accepted the Library Advisory Board minutes from November 2018 and January 2019. A councilmember asked about donors contributing to the library and rec center; staff agreed to provide donor information separately since the donor had not consented to public recognition.

   • motion:Motion to approve the Library Advisory Board minutes for November 2018 and January 2019. (passed)

   #Library Advisory Board minutes January 2019#Library Advisory Board minutes November 2018

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   [00:45:23] Move for approval. [00:45:27] And with that, comment please. [00:45:30] I'd just like to know, who's giving us money? [00:45:33] I mean, there's $200 going to the library, there's over three grand going to the rec [00:45:39] center. [00:45:40] There are two different donations. [00:45:42] I mean, I'd, you know, I'd write more. [00:45:45] First of all, could you respond to the question, please? [00:45:49] I can provide that information to you. [00:45:50] I purposely didn't include it just because the donor didn't specifically say that it [00:45:56] could be publicized, but, and that's why I didn't put it in the memo. [00:45:59] Because I would like to recognize them here if they did, you know, any of these types [00:46:03] of things. [00:46:04] Good point. [00:46:05] I can provide that. [00:46:06] Thank you. [00:46:07] All right. [00:46:08] Thank you. [00:46:09] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:46:10] Aye. [00:46:11] Aye. [00:46:12] Opposed, like sign. [00:46:13] Motion passes. [00:46:14] Next, second reading of ordinance 2019-2148. [00:46:15] Ordinance number 2019-2148, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, amending [00:46:19] section 7.09.01 of chapter 7 of the Land Development Code pertaining to permitted uses in the highway [00:46:26] commercial zoning district, providing for removal of hotels as a permitted use, amending

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10. 8.c

    Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

    approvedon consent

    Council approved purchases/payments, including a $200 donation to the library and over $3,000 to the rec center. A councilmember asked who the donors were; staff explained donor names were omitted because permission to publicize wasn't given, but offered to provide the information so donors could be recognized.

    • motion:Approve the purchases/payments list including donations to the library and rec center. (passed)

    #Donation to library#Donation to recreation center

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    [00:45:23] Move for approval. [00:45:27] And with that, comment please. [00:45:30] I'd just like to know, who's giving us money? [00:45:33] I mean, there's $200 going to the library, there's over three grand going to the rec [00:45:39] center. [00:45:40] There are two different donations. [00:45:42] I mean, I'd, you know, I'd write more. [00:45:45] First of all, could you respond to the question, please? [00:45:49] I can provide that information to you. [00:45:50] I purposely didn't include it just because the donor didn't specifically say that it [00:45:56] could be publicized, but, and that's why I didn't put it in the memo. [00:45:59] Because I would like to recognize them here if they did, you know, any of these types [00:46:03] of things. [00:46:04] Good point. [00:46:05] I can provide that. [00:46:06] Thank you. [00:46:07] All right. [00:46:08] Thank you. [00:46:09] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:46:10] Aye. [00:46:11] Aye. [00:46:12] Opposed, like sign. [00:46:13] Motion passes. [00:46:14] Next, second reading of ordinance 2019-2148. [00:46:15] Ordinance number 2019-2148, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, amending [00:46:19] section 7.09.01 of chapter 7 of the Land Development Code pertaining to permitted uses in the highway [00:46:26] commercial zoning district, providing for removal of hotels as a permitted use, amending

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11. 9.a

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2148: Permitted Uses in Highway Commercial Zoning District

    approved

    Council held the second reading of Ordinance 2019-2148, amending the Highway Commercial zoning district to add multifamily apartments and hotels as conditional uses, prohibit motels and transient residential lodging (with all such uses prohibited after April 1, 2022), and add related definitions and nuisance provisions. No public comment was given; the ordinance passed unanimously.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2148

    • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-2148 on second reading, amending Highway Commercial zoning district uses regarding hotels, motels, and transient residential lodging. (passed)

    📍US 19👤Mr. Altman👤Mr. Driscoll👤Mr. Murphy👤Ms. Manns#Highway Commercial zoning district#Ordinance No. 2019-2148#Section 15.00.00#Section 2.01.00#Section 7.09.02#Section 7.09.03

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    [00:46:30] section 7.09.02 thereof pertaining to conditional uses in the highway commercial zoning district, [00:46:36] providing for addition of multifamily apartments and hotels as conditional uses, providing [00:46:41] for amendment of section 7.09.03 thereof pertaining to prohibited uses in the highway commercial [00:46:47] zoning district, providing for prohibition of motels and transient residential lodging, [00:46:52] providing for amendment of section 2.01.00 definitions to add definitions for hotel, [00:46:58] motel, and transient residential lodging, providing for amendment of subparagraph B [00:47:03] of subsection 1 of section 15.00.00 of chapter 15 pertaining to general nuisances, prohibiting [00:47:11] outdoor storage of items at motels, hotels, and public accommodations, providing for nonconforming [00:47:16] transient residential lodging uses, prohibiting all transient residential lodging in the highway [00:47:21] commercial zoning district after April 1, 2022, providing for severability, providing [00:47:28] for codification, and providing an effective date. [00:47:31] This is a public reading of this ordinance, and it is open for public comment if anyone [00:47:35] wishes to address Council on it. [00:47:37] Please come on down. [00:47:41] Seeing no one come down, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:47:43] Move for approval. [00:47:44] Second. [00:47:45] To the maker. [00:47:46] We've had a lot of discussion on this, but once again, thank you, Ms. Manns. [00:47:51] Thank you, Mr. Driscoll, as well, for your hard work on this. [00:47:53] It's really finally, after so many years, going to give us a tool to combat these rundown [00:47:58] hotels and motels on 19 that are not acting in such a manner. [00:48:03] Second. [00:48:04] And nothing more to add. [00:48:05] Mr. Murphy? [00:48:07] Thank you for the hard work. [00:48:08] This wasn't an easy one, and I'm glad to move forward with it. [00:48:13] Mr. Altman. [00:48:16] I'm looking forward to getting US 19 to start looking a little bit better and improving [00:48:22] that part of the city. [00:48:23] So if there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:48:28] Aye. [00:48:29] Opposed, like sign. [00:48:31] Motion passes.

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12. 9.b

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2159: Rezoning Application – 5838 Main Street

    approved

    Council held the second reading of Ordinance 2019-2159, rezoning approximately 0.08 acres at 5838 Main Street from office district to downtown district. No public comment was offered, and the motion to approve passed.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2159

    • motion:Approve second reading of Ordinance 2019-2159 rezoning 5838 Main Street from office to downtown district. (passed)

    📍5838 Main Street👤Altman👤Murphy#Ordinance 2019-2159

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    [00:48:32] Next, the second reading of Ordinance 2119-2159, rezoning 5838 Main Street. [00:48:39] Ordinance 2019-2159, an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.08 acres of property generally [00:48:45] located at 5838 Main Street from office district to downtown district, as further described [00:48:50] herein, and in Exhibit A, providing for an effective date. [00:48:54] We'll open it up for public comment. [00:48:58] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:49:01] Move for approval. [00:49:02] Second. [00:49:03] To the maker. [00:49:04] No, I think it's in line with our code and our zoning downtown. [00:49:08] I think we've talked about it. [00:49:09] We've got a couple other properties we need to look at, too. [00:49:11] To the second. [00:49:12] I would agree. [00:49:13] Mr. Altman. [00:49:14] I agree. [00:49:15] Mr. Murphy. [00:49:16] Nothing further. [00:49:17] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

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13. 9.c

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2152: Approval of Oyster Bayou Planned Development District Ordinance Amendment

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    Council held the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2019-2152, amending the Oyster Bayou Planned Development District at the northwest corner of Green Key Road and Manor Beach Road, to allow a 66-unit luxury RV/townhome community. After extensive public comment about drainage, density, traffic, and concerns about the project being a trailer park (clarified by the developer as high-end RV ownership units averaging $200,000), the item was discussed.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2152

    📍4714 Heavens Way📍6719 Manor Beach Road📍6731 Arroyo📍6743 Arroyo Drive📍6744 Arroyo Drive📍northwest corner of Green Key Road and Manor Beach Road🏢Maharaj Acupuncture and Herb Shop👤Anthony Marfione👤Cherry Smith👤Chris Chadwick👤Chris Dufala👤David Maharaj👤Debbie👤George👤Jessica Deverly👤Lisa Maharaj👤Mr. Cain👤Mr. Davis👤Mr. Rominelli👤Ms. Manson👤Nicole Dufala👤Phil👤Ron Orchard👤Sinhan Wu👤Tim Lim👤William Kerner#Deep Lagoon Park#Green Key State Park#Heavens Way#Ordinance 1795#Ordinance 2019-2152#Oyster Bayou Planned Development District#Peninsular Paradise

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    [00:49:21] Aye. [00:49:22] Opposed, like sign. [00:49:24] Motion passes. [00:49:25] Next, second reading, Ordinance 2019-2152. [00:49:28] Ordinance 2019-2152, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1795, which rezoned property [00:49:34] described as 7.70 plus or minus acres generally located on the northwest corner of Green Key [00:49:40] Road and Manor Beach Road, further described herein in Exhibit A, amending the development [00:49:45] standards as set forth for the planned development district, providing for an effective date. [00:49:50] Open it up for public comment. [00:49:53] Come on down. [00:50:00] I'm Ron Orchard, 6719 Manor Beach Road. [00:50:06] This is the second reading on this. [00:50:08] You're not aware of the first. [00:50:09] This is our neighborhood. [00:50:12] We're looking forward to some improvements on the land, but we do have questions on the [00:50:16] drainage. [00:50:18] We have not seen anything as far as the overall plan of it. [00:50:23] The streets that are over there now are actually in the county, Manor Beach, Largo Terrace. [00:50:28] They do flood now. [00:50:31] They weren't a problem before 30 years ago when we put the sewers through there and that [00:50:34] created problems with them. [00:50:37] We're worried now that we're going to get some more drainage off of there. [00:50:39] The water right now is coming up to garage doors on the heavy rain. [00:50:43] Yes, some of that is run off into the bayou normally from the high tide back and forth, [00:50:48] but if the tide is up and we get a strong rain and we create an issue with this new [00:50:53] land, if there's not enough retention on there or the drainage is not correct, we're going [00:50:58] to get more water into these streets and it will be up into the houses. [00:51:02] That's our concern at this point. [00:51:05] We haven't seen anything on this. [00:51:08] Thank you. [00:51:09] Mr. Davis. [00:51:10] Just before you walk away, George, don't any of these developments pretty much have to [00:51:14] maintain their own drainage on their own property? [00:51:16] Yes, sir. [00:51:17] All developments that are done now, especially since the 90s, all the water has to be retained [00:51:24] on the site. [00:51:25] The engineering that we already have received some drawings on have retention ponds on the [00:51:30] site that will not have the water go on to Green Key Road, because I know that's an issue, [00:51:35] or off the property. [00:51:36] It's supposed to stay on the property. [00:51:37] It's designed to do that. [00:51:38] I think that would be the same with the Central, right? [00:51:41] Yes. [00:51:42] Okay. [00:51:43] Just for the earlier comments. [00:51:46] I can agree with that to an extent, but I do know that the ones that were built on Main [00:51:50] Street, the new ones there in Main and Oldsner, they are having runoff problems in the back [00:51:55] lots that they didn't have before. [00:51:58] That may be an issue that was there. [00:52:00] We don't want to have the same problem now. [00:52:02] The only thing I can say about that is that when an engineer will certify the retainage, [00:52:07] and if they certified incorrectly, that's action that the developer of the city can [00:52:12] go after the engineer for correction of that. [00:52:15] Okay. [00:52:16] Thank you. [00:52:17] Anyone else? [00:52:18] Good evening, everyone. [00:52:24] I'm David Maharaj, Lisa Maharaj. [00:52:31] We own a business on Main Street, Maharaj Acupuncture and Herb Shop. [00:52:36] It's one mile from our home. [00:52:38] Our home is in Peninsular Paradise, 6743 Arroyo Drive. [00:52:43] This property sits right at the entrance of Peninsular Paradise. [00:52:49] Peninsular Paradise has approximately a little bit over 20 homes. [00:52:54] Very nice homes. [00:52:55] There's three new homes, over $250,000 built there in the last 12 to 24 months. [00:53:02] It's a very beautiful place. [00:53:05] Very big concern for us, as it's turning into an RV park right at the entrance. [00:53:10] This is also the main drag to Greens Creek State Park, where everybody is trying to revitalize [00:53:16] this area and have a new theme as being a welcoming place for families. [00:53:21] So if they're going to go to Green Creek State Park, they're going to drive right past more [00:53:26] RVs. [00:53:27] And right at the end of that street is a sea forest and beautiful homes. [00:53:32] This will definitely take away from everything I think the city has worked so hard to accomplish [00:53:37] as far as getting tourists here. [00:53:39] This is going to be an eyesore. [00:53:41] It's not going to be very attractive. [00:53:43] It's not a positive addition by no means. [00:53:46] It's actually a ridiculous idea to even think about changing this, in my opinion. [00:53:51] It was first bought, I think, by the second or third owner back in 2006, and he had really [00:53:57] bad timing. [00:53:58] He was supposed to build townhomes there, and unfortunately, you know, the collapse [00:54:01] of the economy at that time. [00:54:03] But to change it now, when the economy is doing great, whoever owns that property should [00:54:07] be finding someone to at least do the townhomes or at least beautiful homes. [00:54:11] This will be a major takeaway from all your hard work. [00:54:14] You have to drive down there and picture RVs parked there. [00:54:17] Plus the last probably two to 48 months, there are some homes that sit on that road that [00:54:23] have RVs that they rent out to people on their property. [00:54:27] And I don't think that's legal or illegal, but those RVs, there's been over four killings [00:54:33] there, four murders in those RVs over the last four to probably five years. [00:54:39] And the police are constantly being called to those homes. [00:54:43] So I'm not sure if that's being addressed or if they're under some old rule to be able [00:54:47] to do that, but I can't even imagine more RVs being on that road. [00:54:51] And especially for all the increase we're hoping for tourism to come up here from Clearwater [00:54:55] Beach and other places, it would be a very poor decision to do that. [00:54:59] And this is my wife, Dr. Lisa Maharaj. [00:55:02] Yeah, I agree. [00:55:03] Like he had said, one of my main concerns is we've been there about six years, and we've [00:55:08] seen the changes in the area. [00:55:10] We've seen the transformation and really less police activity because it's just not needed [00:55:14] now that things have been changing, and if I will, we get cleaned up. [00:55:18] So we like the way that that direction is going, and as he stated, there is a little [00:55:23] house that has RVs there, and there's constant police activity there. [00:55:27] So just for the area, and like he stated again, with the beach down the street, people are [00:55:34] trying to get there, and I agree. [00:55:37] I think homes would be a better option there. [00:55:39] I think there's just some other options that would suit the area a little bit better. [00:55:43] Thank you. [00:55:44] Thank you for your time. [00:55:45] Let me ask you a question. [00:55:46] Do we have to wait? [00:55:47] Do you know if that's county or city? [00:55:48] I believe most of that is county, sir. [00:55:49] You're right. [00:55:50] Lisa and David, could you all come back? [00:55:53] I just have a couple questions for you. [00:55:56] Are you under the impression we're just building a mobile home park here? [00:55:59] Is that what you think this is? [00:56:00] Well, when we got the attachment, it didn't give detail. [00:56:05] It said RV on it at the bottom. [00:56:08] What's missing here, in my opinion, and I'm a little disappointed that we don't have it, [00:56:11] is an accurate visual of the projection of what it's going to look at. [00:56:15] This isn't going to be a mobile home or just a KOA RV park. [00:56:19] They're selling units that are going to be elevated townhomes for multi-huge RVs. [00:56:25] These are... [00:56:26] They've got them. [00:56:27] There you go. [00:56:28] There you go. [00:56:29] Okay. [00:56:30] That's what we're talking about. [00:56:31] That's a picture you should have sent. [00:56:32] You know what I said? [00:56:33] Absolutely. [00:56:34] Thank you. [00:56:35] Absolutely. [00:56:36] So they do this in Orlando. [00:56:37] Yeah. [00:56:38] And the developer first called me and I put him in contact with Debbie. [00:56:40] I started researching. [00:56:41] They're putting these up all over. [00:56:42] These are high-end RVs. [00:56:44] These are several hundreds of thousands of dollars for the RV alone. [00:56:48] They want to be able to go and park it and have a little townhouse they can get out of [00:56:51] the RV, maybe a little pool, whatever, a little neighborhood. [00:56:54] Like I said, they have them all around Kissimmee. [00:56:55] The couple... [00:56:56] An example with the RV. [00:56:58] They are high-end and this will bring tourism, positive tourism. [00:57:01] That makes sense. [00:57:02] But as an owner of a home, okay? [00:57:05] When we got that and I've got many of the other... [00:57:07] I understand. [00:57:08] That's why I wanted... [00:57:09] I'm glad she brought this up. [00:57:10] Yeah. [00:57:11] It was nothing like that was shown. [00:57:12] Thank you. [00:57:13] That's a projection right there. [00:57:14] Is that projection going to be the reality or are they going to, after they get approved, [00:57:17] switch that projection to just being RVs sitting out there? [00:57:19] No, no, no, no, no. [00:57:20] Okay. [00:57:21] Well, that's what I want to know too, you know, honestly. [00:57:22] No. [00:57:23] Okay. [00:57:24] Because I've seen that done many times. [00:57:25] This is my projection. [00:57:26] This is what I'm going to do. [00:57:27] And then the next thing you know, you've got a bunch of trailers out there. [00:57:29] It's Florida. [00:57:30] Oh, no. [00:57:31] And it's RVs everywhere. [00:57:32] No. [00:57:33] And then ownership for RV owners, big RVs. [00:57:38] And they... [00:57:39] How many units did they say on there? [00:57:40] It was like 64. [00:57:41] I just lost my Novus agenda here. [00:57:43] And it will include a pool and a clubhouse as well. [00:57:46] Okay. [00:57:47] So they're going to put 66 units in that corner. [00:57:50] 66. [00:57:51] Do you want to bring up the visual of the site plan again? [00:57:55] There you go. [00:57:56] There you go. [00:57:57] There you go. [00:57:58] There's actually a variance on that one. [00:57:59] No. [00:58:00] For more, you mean? [00:58:01] Yes, sir. [00:58:02] There's a... [00:58:03] I'm sorry. [00:58:04] We can't have commentary from the public. [00:58:05] There's no variance being asked for in this project. [00:58:06] Anyway, I just want to clarify that before you sat down. [00:58:07] This isn't a rundown mobile home park. [00:58:08] No. [00:58:09] Right. [00:58:10] Okay. [00:58:11] And I hope it doesn't turn into that. [00:58:12] It won't. [00:58:13] Okay. [00:58:14] Okay. [00:58:15] Thank you for the clarification. [00:58:16] Can we... [00:58:17] The gentleman's willing to speak if he comes with a microphone. [00:58:18] I don't want to feel like we're taking him on. [00:58:19] Can you look at it and see what's going on with those? [00:58:20] If people are renting those or kind of coordinate with the Sheriff's Department? [00:58:21] Yes. [00:58:22] See what's going on there. [00:58:23] Mr. Cain's up. [00:58:24] Yes. [00:58:25] Thank you. [00:58:26] I was going to ask right before you did that. [00:58:36] The first reading, the developer was here, but he didn't need to speak. [00:58:39] And I thought it was odd. [00:58:40] This is second reading, he's not here. [00:58:42] And I was hoping that... [00:58:43] Here. [00:58:44] Because I... [00:58:45] Okay. [00:58:46] So I have some friends that live out there, and they asked me about it. [00:58:50] And I assured them that this was a different project. [00:58:53] Because it would appear to be a nice project. [00:58:57] The thing that I wanted to bring up was the first project that I had given the old booklet [00:59:05] to the city manager to look at. [00:59:06] The... [00:59:07] I forget what it was called on Oyster Bay. [00:59:10] And all the people that lived on Heaven's Way, which was... [00:59:15] The old term was Paradise, but he meant Heaven's Way. [00:59:19] They were all given a letter of notice, even though they're not in the city as a courtesy. [00:59:24] We had did that last time. [00:59:27] And they all came to a meeting. [00:59:30] And we had the meeting where the developers went through the whole thing. [00:59:34] He showed... [00:59:35] We had the artist's rendition of what he was proposing. [00:59:40] And it gave them a sense of involvement as well as information, just as you just did [00:59:47] just now in a few minutes. [00:59:48] But I thought it was kind of curious. [00:59:51] We didn't do that this time. [00:59:52] And maybe that could help quell some of these things when you read a trailer park. [00:59:59] This obviously is not... [01:00:00] a trailer park, as we know it. I mean, I couldn't even afford some of these RVs that these people [01:00:06] own, nevertheless, the house. So that might be important to do. [01:00:11] Thank you, Mr. Cain. The gentleman in the back that wanted to say something, if you'd [01:00:14] like to come up to the mic. We're being broadcast, so we can't have people just in the audience [01:00:21] talking. Good afternoon. I'm Chris Chadwick. I'm retired [01:00:25] military. I live on 6744 Arroyo Drive, across from Dave and Lisa. I'm really here representing [01:00:31] my landlord and another gentleman who lives lots beside me, right in that area, William [01:00:39] Kerner and Tim Lim. Tim Lim's my landlord. And he had a problem. He was just, I was reading [01:00:44] here with the, his concern is, especially, please look at the attached document, especially [01:00:56] number two, proposal layout, number three, which shows the design of the building. They [01:01:01] are asking for a variance to change property line setbacks, total number of allowable units [01:01:05] from 62 to 66, and allow RV parking on the site next to each unit. I see parking pads [01:01:12] next to each unit, but it's not clearly defined. I think the design looks acceptable, but don't [01:01:17] want it to be too dense. I don't want to lose the native trees, especially the monster live [01:01:22] oaks on the south side of the bay. That was what my landlord had to offer. [01:01:28] I live right there and see that whole big, empty lot, right across from the water. And [01:01:32] I've been there three and a half years, and I'd rather see something done with it, rather [01:01:37] than people four-wheeling and tearing it all up, making a big mess. I've called it [01:01:42] a lot of times about when it gets too crazy. But yeah, I was really under the impression [01:01:46] it was going to be just some RV park in there. The neighbor who owns two lots right beside [01:01:51] me, they're ready to retire and build a house down here, and he was concerned RV park, and [01:01:54] he had a big story about it. So just trying to represent those two guys, and we heard [01:01:58] the word variance, and that's why I brought it up, sir. [01:02:01] Thank you. You can get with George or Ms. Manson, they'll get you the packet that you [01:02:05] can get to your landlord and neighbor. Appreciate that, sir. Thank you. [01:02:09] Thank you. Anyone else? [01:02:18] Hi. My name is Anthony Marfione. I live at 4714 Heavens Way. Been there 28 years. So [01:02:26] I've seen a lot go down in that area, and been there for a lot of storms. My main concern [01:02:32] is being on Heavens Way. I see the entranceway to that park is on Heavens Way. And I'm concerned [01:02:38] about big vehicles coming out of that park on a, maybe like something that's happening [01:02:45] very quick, and all of these vehicles coming out of that area, with all of the streets [01:02:51] that flood in that area, it cuts down on the exit plan, I think, to get out of that area [01:02:58] safely. And these vehicles are probably going to be 30, 40, 50 feet long, pretty big. And [01:03:05] if a bunch of them come out at once, am I going to be able to get out? And if I do get [01:03:10] out, I'm going to be on Green Key. Which way do I go? You certainly can't go down Warner. [01:03:16] Have you ever been down Warner when it rains? How about Del Prado? Main Street by Burger [01:03:23] King. I mean, that needs to be addressed, I think, particularly given the size of these [01:03:27] vehicles. And my other concern is this. You're going to build 66 units, right? Is that it? [01:03:37] I think there is. Is that what it is? 66, 62, whatever it is? That's times two, because [01:03:42] you have motor homes in there. Those are also livable, correct? Now, if these people that [01:03:49] own these homes invite their family, they're living in those homes, correct? They're going [01:03:54] to be using them. I would. That's my main concern as well. Now you have more cars, more [01:04:00] people in that area, which is a problem already. I mean, I hate to be a naysayer, because anything [01:04:08] that happens in that Deep Lagoon Park area is a good thing, compared to what's happening [01:04:14] there now. Because I call the code enforcement people all the time. There's garbage, people [01:04:20] dump sofas, there's four-wheeling, there's fishing. Look, I'm not a killjoy, but people [01:04:27] don't really take care of that area like they would if they had ownership. There's no rules [01:04:37] over there. Really, there isn't. And I know that this area, I know this property is city. [01:04:44] I know that. And it seems like it's not a city plan that they have for it. It seems [01:04:49] rural to me. This is like a country thing that they're doing, you know? I mean, that [01:04:53] whole area could be way better than it is. It should be, because to me, tourists use [01:04:59] that area frequently. There's no bike path, there's no sidewalks, nothing for these people [01:05:06] to do what they came down here to do, an active living lifestyle, and they're in peril. Every [01:05:16] time they walk down Green Key, I've done it myself, and I won't do it. I appreciate [01:05:21] your time. Thank you. [01:05:22] Thank you very much. Anyone else? [01:05:24] Mr. Merrick? Oh, sorry. Afterwards, would the developer mind coming up and addressing [01:05:29] some of the concerns? That'd be all right. [01:05:37] Hi. I'm Cherry Smith. I actually live in Hudson, but I'm here about something else, and I thought [01:05:48] I would chime in. I just thought it was interesting, the point about the tourism. Most of my family [01:05:54] lives in RVs, so I don't really have the same concerns about them being somehow more criminal [01:06:00] or less classy or less touristy or any of those kinds of socioeconomic concerns, but [01:06:08] I do have a sort of legality issue that you might want to consider if you haven't thought [01:06:12] about it before, which is that if I were going to do that, I would live in my RV, and then [01:06:16] I would rent out my actual townhouse type thing on Airbnb, and I would collect all that [01:06:21] money, and then I would buy a second house somewhere else. So that could be an issue [01:06:26] in terms of parking and cars and people making money that way, and if you don't have tight [01:06:30] city laws about what you can rent out in terms of Airbnb, I know you have to have city protection, [01:06:36] then you have to have, like the developer might have to have laws, and I guess he's [01:06:40] here so he can answer about that, so that's something that the city might have to consider. [01:06:44] If people are worried about them taking up space on the road or within the lot itself, [01:06:51] if there's people renting out their actual apartments and then just sleeping themselves [01:06:54] in their RVs, which as has been pointed out, are totally livable homes, they can easily [01:06:59] fit another family in their house and live themselves in their RV and make money that [01:07:03] way, which I'm not against, but apparently people might be, so that was just my point. [01:07:10] People need to address the Airbnb regulations in the county. They're really not legal, [01:07:16] Airbnbs, at this point. Are the people doing it? Yes. Is the county enforcing it? No. But [01:07:22] right now they're not legal. If we could ask the developers to come up and say a few words. [01:07:29] Good evening. Would you like us to sign in? Please. My name is Chris Dufala. This is my [01:07:46] wife, Nicole Dufala. Phil is the gentleman that was here. He's with the other general [01:07:51] partner. He's not here tonight. So if there's any specific questions, I'll start by saying [01:08:03] that the average net worth of the people that are going to be buying these is probably in [01:08:09] the three to four million range. So this is not a trailer park. This is not a transient. [01:08:15] That's not the type of thing we're looking to do. We're looking to improve it. The average [01:08:21] price is probably going to be in the 200,000 range for these. These are going to be closer [01:08:27] to between 600 and 800 square feet. So on a price per square foot basis, I think this is pretty far [01:08:34] from a trailer park or an Airbnb or any kind of a transient environment. That's the first thing. [01:08:41] So if there's any specific questions, I guess we're happy to answer them. So if you've got a [01:08:45] quarter million dollar motorhome sitting next to a $200,000 apartment, I don't think they'll be [01:08:52] renting it out. No. It's certainly not in our plan. I have a question. Why did you choose that [01:08:59] site? What drew you to that? Opportunity cost, first of all. It was a distressed scenario with [01:09:07] the previous owners and we were able to pick up the land for a lot less than it was appraised [01:09:12] for. Any other questions? Is there going to be an association there where they're kind of [01:09:17] monitoring this whole situation so that stuff doesn't happen? Yeah. And we're not expecting, [01:09:23] you know, to be quite honest, I mean, in the winter it'll probably be busy. Like if you've [01:09:28] driven up 19, tried to go to a Phillies game in Clearwater, it's pretty busy this time of year, [01:09:33] which is great. That's when we make our hay, right? To speak to tourism. And in the summer, [01:09:38] to be honest, it'll probably be more of a ghost town in that sense. But it will be, [01:09:43] there will be management on-site, off-site, you know, it'll be monitored, so. Other questions? [01:09:49] Thank you. Just so I can hear you in the microphone because it's recorded and people [01:09:58] watch at home. Hi. My name is Jessica Deverly. I live at 6731 Arroyo. So I'm next to David and [01:10:15] Lisa and Chris. My question is specifically for you guys. Are there going to be any boat [01:10:29] docks or is there, is this a water community as well? Yeah, the plan is to make use of the [01:10:35] waterfront as well, but not motorized boats at this point. Okay. That was my, my biggest concern [01:10:40] was from an environmental issue. Yeah, and I don't, and we have no, I shared this with Mr. [01:10:44] Rominelli too, that there's no desire to dredge or do anything like that. Shallow back there. It [01:10:49] is very shallow back there. Okay. All right. Thank you. You get in and out during the no-name storm. [01:10:54] Okay. Anyone else? Hi. My name is Sinhan Wu. I own a lot, empty lot in Arroyo. I have a question for [01:11:16] these guys. What is the timing for this project? When it's going to be done? I guess I largely [01:11:23] depends on tonight. And over the last several months, we've hit some snags and things like [01:11:30] that, but the sooner the better for us. We'd like to be, we'd like to start going vertical [01:11:34] as soon as possible. So maybe eight to 12 months, you'd see a model. Okay. Anyone else? Seeing no [01:11:43] one else come forward, I'll bring this back to council. Move for approval. Second. To the [01:11:47] maker. I spent a lot of time back in that area when I was a kid growing up. The little wooden [01:11:51] bridge. Family friends lived right over that bridge. Cut a lot of redfish in Manor Beach and [01:11:55] all back in there. And sadly, I've watched that area deteriorate over the last two decades. My [01:12:00] grandparents used to live in a nice little mobile home park back there. That is not nice anymore for [01:12:04] the whole north of the area we're talking about. I see this as a very, very positive generator to [01:12:11] kickstart development in that area and start cleaning it up. I really, really do. And I'm [01:12:15] excited about it. Second. Yeah. When I first heard, I had a lot of same concerns as many of [01:12:21] you. I heard RV. I was like, oh my God, it's the last thing we need. But after looking at it, go [01:12:27] through it. It really, really is going to be something nice over there and I'm looking forward [01:12:31] to it. Yes. I think the common thread here of the concerns is evacuation and flooding. And again, [01:12:42] just to a new audience who hasn't heard this council maybe talk in the past, we have had [01:12:49] discussions recently about trying to work closer with the county to get their involvement to work [01:12:56] on a drainage plan for the area from 19 out to the Gulf. And Main Street by the Burger King is a [01:13:03] perfect example. That's a city street, city floods, and 80% of the people that are trapped behind [01:13:10] that street if it floods are county residents. The county residents, I believe you are being [01:13:16] assessed a drainage assessment. I would encourage you to ask the county what their plans are to [01:13:23] address some of the drainage problems that you've experienced outside the city limits. And I think [01:13:29] that there is a great future for that area if the county and the city both agree. Just to go on a [01:13:36] little bit more, I have a personal knowledge that I learned when I worked here a few years back of [01:13:44] how that whole Green Key Beach occurred. And it was a pledge of the developer early in the county's [01:13:53] history that land would be given to the county, to the city, and to the school board. And that [01:14:00] property was about to change hands, and those provisions were going to be lost. And he never [01:14:07] bragged about it, but I've got to brag after his passing. But my father was the city attorney here [01:14:13] at the time, back in the late 50s, 60s. And he noticed that provision in the previous deed, [01:14:21] and it resulted in a lawsuit that lasted a couple of years in which the settlement was [01:14:27] Green Key Beach. So I feel like that's kind of like Councilman Starkey who went fishing there. [01:14:35] It is a gem for us. It's not Clearwater Beach, but it has still got to have some polishing up. [01:14:43] Bike paths out there, better drainage, better control and code enforcement in the non-city [01:14:52] areas that you all talked about are all areas that your encouragement, if you live here [01:14:57] and you aren't in the city limits, to the county [01:15:00] For them to identify what their plans are to use your stormwater fees that you pay, [01:15:08] and particularly request for you to encourage them to work with us to solve these problems [01:15:13] mutually, would be great. [01:15:15] Just to piggyback real quick on that, you know, the county, I'll try to keep this [01:15:19] brief, but the county's code enforcement is stretched thin compared to ours per square [01:15:24] mileage. [01:15:25] So they have to basically act on a reactive basis rather than proactive. [01:15:30] So if you see things in your neighborhood, and I know the mobile homes you're talking [01:15:33] about, I know the areas you're talking about, call the county code enforcement. [01:15:36] You guys keep calling and calling because it's out of our jurisdiction, that's one [01:15:39] of these areas in our borders where it's just a jigsaw puzzle. [01:15:43] You know, it's Newport, Richland County, Newport, Richland County. [01:15:45] If it's not new, if you call our code enforcement, we'll be on it. [01:15:48] But if not, reach out to county code enforcement. [01:15:50] The squeaky wheel will get the grease, I promise you. [01:15:52] I've done it before in that area with a couple different issues we've had, and Commissioner [01:15:56] Wells was very, very receptive and put me in touch with the head guy from code enforcement [01:16:00] in this area. [01:16:01] So when you see things like that, please reach out to that county code enforcement and let [01:16:04] them know this is unacceptable and get them out there, please. [01:16:09] Councilman Davis. [01:16:10] Well, just to those that have spoke of the problems that they have on this property, [01:16:13] I think that 66 people in the $3 to $4 million range, you know, talking to the county might [01:16:20] end up getting those streets taken care of so they're not flooding. [01:16:24] And I'm definitely looking forward to this project. [01:16:28] Good point. [01:16:29] Any further discussion? [01:16:31] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:16:34] Aye. [01:16:35] Opposed, like sign. [01:16:37] Motion passes.

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14. 10.a

    2019 Craft Beer and Wine Festival

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    Council approved the New Port Richey Rotary Club's request to sell beer and wine in Sims Park on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. for the 2019 Craft Beer and Wine Festival. Proceeds will fund lending libraries through the new Rotaract club. Staff recommended approval and the motion passed.

    • motion:Move for approval of the 2019 Craft Beer and Wine Festival request to sell beer and wine in Sims Park on May 18, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. (passed)

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    [01:16:38] Next, 2019 Craft Beer and Wine Festival. [01:16:40] Ms. Mance. [01:16:41] Yes, sir. [01:16:42] Mr. Mayor, the request before you this evening is on behalf of the New Port Richey Rotary [01:16:49] Club and it is specifically to sell beer and wine in Sims Park on Saturday, May 18th [01:16:56] from 5 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. [01:17:01] Mr. Greg Smith is present this evening to represent the application. [01:17:06] From the staff's perspective, we are recommending that you consider the application favorably [01:17:12] and allow them to conduct their event. [01:17:15] Thank you. [01:17:16] Mr. Smith. [01:17:17] I'm really excited about getting this started. [01:17:19] This is one of my projects as president this year to bring history of our club, which will [01:17:25] be celebrating 60 years this year, and to help grow that club some more as we are the [01:17:30] biggest club in the 6950 district from Crystal River to St. Petersburg. [01:17:35] And so we started a community Rotary Act Club, which is compiled of 18 to 30-year-olds and [01:17:42] we are fortunate enough to have a third-generation gray run as president of that club. [01:17:47] We also have other members' families, so it goes three generations deep within this club [01:17:52] already. [01:17:53] They've already worked in more than, I believe, 10 different projects throughout the community, [01:17:57] either with other Rotary Clubs or with other projects in the city. [01:18:01] Their main program this year is to raise funds to put lending libraries around the community [01:18:06] in different areas. [01:18:07] They've already tested one at a community school that they all work at as school teachers, [01:18:13] and they want to grow that program. [01:18:15] This particular wine and cheese and craft beer project was actually headed up three [01:18:20] years ago when Sims Park opened up by Trinity Rotary, and we just happened to sponsor it [01:18:24] for them, and everyone thought New Port Richey Rotary did it. [01:18:27] So for three years, I've heard, when are you going to have that again? [01:18:29] So I felt that this is a really good program for them to kick off and get started as their [01:18:34] major fundraiser to buy more books, to fill their libraries, and to make this a growing [01:18:39] project for them. [01:18:41] So we appreciate that. [01:18:42] We've worked very closely with Mr. Matt Rossi at the event center to get things together, [01:18:48] and we've got everything done except for measuring for how many barricades we need, and as it [01:18:54] gets closer to the event, we'll go ahead and go to Tampa and get our license for the liquor [01:18:58] from the state. [01:18:59] Everything else is done, insurance, everything's been filled out and ready to go. [01:19:02] Very good. [01:19:03] We're going to open it up for public comment. [01:19:14] My name is Frank Gray. [01:19:15] I'm the president of the Road Rock Club. [01:19:19] I just want to tell you a little bit about our club. [01:19:20] We're brand new, but most of us are teachers. [01:19:23] I'm a fourth grade teacher at Cypress Elementary School, and I have with me other members here, [01:19:28] a third grade teacher at Cypress, a first grade teacher at Sunray, a former fourth grade [01:19:33] teacher now going for a PhD. [01:19:37] We really understand the importance of literacy, so that's our big drive. [01:19:43] So hopefully this fundraiser is not only a good opportunity for us to spread the word [01:19:47] about some of the new things, the growth downtown, but also support a great cause at the same [01:19:52] time. [01:19:53] All of the money will go towards it. [01:19:55] I actually have a couple pictures here of one of the little libraries, if you'd like [01:19:58] to look at it. [01:19:59] I only have five copies, but I can come give it up to you if you'd like, would you? [01:20:04] If you'd like to give it to the clerk, and she'll pass it down the room. [01:20:07] So this is, Road React is basically like a combination between the Rotary Clubs and Interact, [01:20:12] which- [01:20:13] It gives the individuals who have probably been in high school and went to Interact, [01:20:18] and also ones who have been in college who have been in Road React, but now they've graduated, [01:20:22] they still want to, under the flag of Rotary, to continue community service, and it gives [01:20:25] them that opportunity to do that. [01:20:28] A big reason that's good for us is as teachers, it's really difficult for us to go to the [01:20:33] meetings at lunchtime. [01:20:36] Basically I just really wanted to get more people involved, especially those around my [01:20:43] age. [01:20:44] It was a big thing for me. [01:20:45] I've always wanted to have some sort of involvement, and this has been a really good opportunity [01:20:50] for me to kind of take control of that, so thanks to him and all the help, but it's going [01:20:57] really well, and I think this will be a really good opportunity. [01:21:00] That's all I got. [01:21:01] Thank you. [01:21:02] Anyone else? [01:21:03] Seeing no one else come forward, I'm going to bring it back to council. [01:21:07] Move for approval. [01:21:08] Second. [01:21:09] To the maker. [01:21:10] No, looking forward to it. [01:21:11] Sounds like a good time, so I'll be there. [01:21:13] Sounds good. [01:21:14] I'll be there. [01:21:15] To the second. [01:21:16] I just go to so many events that have been around this town for so long that us old guys [01:21:22] like Greg and I are the ones that are running the show, so it's really nice to see some [01:21:26] young people wanting to be volunteering in the community. [01:21:28] I appreciate it really a lot. [01:21:29] Deputy Mayor. [01:21:30] Mr. Driscoll, I'm a member of the New Portraiture Rotary Club. [01:21:33] No conflict here as far as voting on this? [01:21:35] No. [01:21:36] No conflict. [01:21:37] Well, if this event is as successful as the first one that Trinity Rotary rookies put [01:21:42] on, it's going to be phenomenal. [01:21:44] People have been, like Greg said, raving about that event since it happened two or three [01:21:47] years ago. [01:21:48] There's tons of interest and we have tons of brilliant people. [01:21:49] What's it going to cost me? [01:21:50] $25. [01:21:51] $25? [01:21:52] $5,000, I should have thought. [01:21:53] Jeez. [01:21:54] That's a deal. [01:21:55] Mr. Allman. [01:21:56] I don't know. [01:21:57] I always think I'm still 18, but the people who want to dance with me seem to make me [01:22:06] think otherwise, but it's always a pleasure having done some Little League coaching and [01:22:13] followed you in your life, even in the younger age, too. [01:22:18] It really touches me to hear somebody say they're many generations, and I think I've [01:22:22] said it before, but up here we've got, I don't know, four Gulf High graduates, am I not mistaken, [01:22:28] and Joppa went to high school before Gulf High was formed, I think, but thank you for [01:22:36] still fighting the fight and being part of the community. [01:22:39] Absolutely. [01:22:40] Thank you. [01:22:41] When we had the original discussion about alcohol sales at events in the park, then [01:22:48] Mayor Scott McPherson made a big point that what we were going for were not these beer [01:22:54] blowouts with beer trucks and all that garbage, but it was actually going to be these beautiful [01:22:59] wine and cheese events, and we've had exactly one so far since that happened, so I'm personally [01:23:05] looking forward to seeing the second one. [01:23:07] About time. [01:23:10] There's no further discussion. [01:23:12] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:23:14] Aye. [01:23:15] Opposed? [01:23:16] Like sign. [01:23:17] Motion passes. [01:23:18] Next is the 2019 Coterie River Bike Fest alcoholic beverage special event. [01:23:23] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [01:23:26] The agenda item is submitted on behalf of Ferrell Cares, and we have Mrs. Tina Ferrell [01:23:34] in attendance this evening. [01:23:36] The plan is to conduct Bike Fest on October 11th, 12th, and 13th of 2019. [01:23:45] The request specifically is to sell beer and wine in Sims Park on Friday, October 11th, [01:23:51] from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., on Saturday, October 12th, from 12 p.m. to 11 o'clock p.m., and [01:23:59] on Sunday, October 13th, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

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    2019 Cotee River Bike Fest - Alcoholic Beverage Special Event

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    Council considered the alcoholic beverage special event application for the 2019 Cotee River Bike Fest. After concerns from downtown business owners about street closures impacting access to their stores, Council approved the alcohol/event request subject to a separate street closure plan to be brought back for approval within 60 days.

    • motion:Approve the 2019 Cotee River Bike Fest alcoholic beverage special event application, with the street closure plan to be brought back for separate council approval within 60 days. (passed)

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    [01:24:04] The special event team has met and reviewed the application, and their recommendation [01:24:09] to you is that you approve the request. [01:24:12] Thank you. [01:24:13] Open it up for public comment. [01:24:28] Good evening. [01:24:34] I'm Jeff Wright. [01:24:35] My wife and I own Wright's Natural Market, and while I'm not wanting to speak specifically [01:24:40] to the alcohol permit, I thought tonight would be a great time for me to address just a concern [01:24:46] that I'd like to have on record and hopefully we can work through. [01:24:55] My concern isn't the event as a whole as much as I'd like to see Main Street not closed [01:25:03] or part of Railroad Square utilized so that our regular customers are able to come to [01:25:13] the store and conduct business. [01:25:16] While I realize that not everybody driving a motorcycle may want to buy groceries that [01:25:21] weekend, some of our regular customers might. [01:25:24] And so we'd just like some of the mapping or the street closures to allow our customers [01:25:30] to come in and visit our store, and that's really my only concern. [01:25:36] Outside of that, I think, you know, it may be an appropriate venue or not as you see [01:25:43] fit. [01:25:44] Thank you. [01:25:45] Thank you. [01:25:46] Mr. Davis. [01:25:47] I think Tina went around, you can correct me if not, but I think she went around all [01:25:51] the businesses last year. [01:25:52] You weren't open though. [01:25:53] We weren't open. [01:25:54] I was in there working. [01:25:57] I wasn't able to print off the pictures I took, but we did actually have motorcycles [01:26:01] parking two feet in front of our door. [01:26:04] I think that she'll come and talk to you and help you out any way you can, because I think [01:26:08] she did that with all the businesses. [01:26:10] I think that would be wonderful. [01:26:11] Yeah. [01:26:12] I definitely do. [01:26:13] I mean, I'm pretty sure, are you nodding your head yes or no back there? [01:26:16] Yeah, she'll come see you and work it out with you, I'm sure. [01:26:19] Thank you. [01:26:20] Can I ask a quick question? [01:26:21] Sure. [01:26:22] So this is, what we're reading right now is just for the alcohol portions, correct, of [01:26:25] the event? [01:26:26] Is it coming for a separate special event from it, or this is? [01:26:30] What I'm reading, there's no map layout or street closures or anything that I see here [01:26:33] unless I'm missing something. [01:26:34] I was just flipping through the packet as the discussion was going on, and I did see [01:26:40] a map, but it does not indicate the specific street closures. [01:26:45] That must not have made the packet. [01:26:46] I can bring that back to you, though, if it's your desire for me to do so, or include it [01:26:53] in the city manager's report. [01:26:55] It is, because I'm not going to vote against Bike Fest, Ms. Farrell, by any means, but [01:27:01] Mr. Wright has a lot of money invested in his business downtown, and if customers can't [01:27:04] get to his store for three days straight, that's going to impact his business, his retail, [01:27:09] right? [01:27:10] That's why you spoke tonight, correct? [01:27:12] So when we're looking at this application and everything, I have no idea by what's in [01:27:15] front of me as to where the street closures are going to be, how it's going to affect [01:27:20] his business, and any other business owners that are concerned, and as I've said before [01:27:24] at our workshops for these special events, is that our acreage downtown is shrinking, [01:27:29] not growing. [01:27:30] So when we look at these events, we can't be, in my opinion, expanding the amount of [01:27:35] street closures as far as length and acreage as to what streets we're closing as well. [01:27:40] So I would like to work, Ms. Farrell, with your organization, work with Mr. Wright and [01:27:46] the other businesses that are going to be affected, and come up with a happy meeting [01:27:50] where you're okay with it, and it doesn't have a negative effect on your event either, [01:27:55] but obviously we can't do that tonight because we don't have those drawings in front of us. [01:27:59] So I guess my concern is when will that happen? [01:28:03] If it meets with your approval, Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, we could actually [01:28:08] table the item this evening. [01:28:10] The event isn't until October, so we could bring it back with the traffic control orders [01:28:18] accompanying it at your meeting on April 2nd. [01:28:21] I would be more comfortable with that, because this has been a recurring problem, Bike Fest [01:28:29] in specific, but all the really big events in general, where downtown businesses have [01:28:37] been horrendously, adversely affected because these events just basically spread out all [01:28:43] over everything, and this is probably a good opportunity for us to make sure that we've [01:28:49] got some ways of ingress and egress so that we're not putting rights out of business for [01:28:55] a long weekend, or any of the other businesses downtown. [01:28:59] And so if we can do that with the maps, I think that would be much better. [01:29:04] Mr. Mayor, has the public comment period expired? [01:29:07] No, but we can... [01:29:09] If it has, then I'd like to make a motion. [01:29:13] Do we have any other public comment? [01:29:15] Sorry, I assumed it has. [01:29:21] No, they were all sitting there quietly. [01:29:24] Frank Starkey, 5939 Grand Boulevard. [01:29:25] I'd just like to add to what you're saying, that it's not just rights that has a concern [01:29:31] about it, it's all of the businesses that aren't specifically simpatico with that particular [01:29:39] event, and it would be the same with any special interest event. [01:29:44] It's not the event itself, it's the fact that it takes over the functioning of the downtown [01:29:50] and is very disruptive. [01:29:54] If that comes back for another discussion, I think that would be good. [01:29:58] I don't have a problem with it. [01:30:00] the alcohol in the park thing, although I'm sure other business owners downtown would. [01:30:07] That's all I have. [01:30:08] Mr. Mayor, I'd like to make a motion to approve the request with the exception that a road [01:30:17] plan be provided to us by August the 1st. [01:30:23] I think that this is something that's going to take some talking and some moving around. [01:30:27] So subject to our approval of the actual layout, because we want the event and they [01:30:35] need to plan it and they need to announce it and they need to let people know. [01:30:39] But I think that asking us to bring back the map at the next meeting may not allow us to [01:30:44] look at alternatives for where they would park and let it all be worked out. [01:30:51] If I might point out, they have been prohibited from advertising the event because they don't [01:30:56] have an approved application. [01:30:59] And so that application needs to be approved before they can go out and advertise. [01:31:03] And that's why waiting until August would be horrendous, I think, for the event. [01:31:08] Okay. [01:31:09] So I didn't get a second. [01:31:11] So I'll make a motion to approve the application subject to our approval with one caveat, that [01:31:16] the actual layout of the city streets be approved by the city council within 60 days. [01:31:22] Why don't we just table it until the next meeting? [01:31:25] Because it might not be solved until the next meeting. [01:31:26] I'll second that. [01:31:27] I'll say I like that idea. [01:31:29] Because I've planned a lot of events and why these people have been coming two or three [01:31:35] weeks or a month before the event, I don't know how they get it all done. [01:31:39] So I think kudos to her. [01:31:42] She's out there well in advance. [01:31:44] And a small caveat of being coming back with a street, we can still pass and let them start [01:31:49] moving on their project. [01:31:51] And before they can move on their project, this approval will help them move on the project [01:31:55] with the retailers downtown. [01:31:56] Mr. Starkey. [01:31:58] I would agree. [01:31:59] I think that's fair. [01:32:00] And once again, Ms. Farrell, I'm not against Bike Fest. [01:32:01] I just have to keep bringing up the fact that we do have businesses that we have to look [01:32:06] out for. [01:32:07] And I'm very, very confident that we can create a plan as to where bike parking and street [01:32:11] closures will be, where it won't have such a negative impact on our business owners. [01:32:15] So I agree. [01:32:16] We have to approve this. [01:32:17] You can get rolling with your advertisement, rolling with your planning. [01:32:19] But before the event happens, I would like to see the street map and make sure the businesses [01:32:25] owners have worked with the event coordinators and then bring it back to us. [01:32:29] And we can go from there. [01:32:30] Is that good enough? [01:32:31] Mr. Murphy. [01:32:32] No. [01:32:33] No, I'm good. [01:32:34] Just to be clear, it's 60 days. [01:32:38] I am not prepared to support this without the street closure information dealt with. [01:32:43] I think it is a mistake for us to tell them that they approve it and then pull the rug [01:32:46] out from under them in two months if we can't come to some agreement. [01:32:50] I think we need to get this solved. [01:32:52] The next meeting should be plenty early to get it done so that Tina and her people can [01:32:57] plan forward. [01:32:58] I think it's a mistake to go forward. [01:33:00] May I ask a question then? [01:33:03] Just so I'm clear, Mr. Erskine, you might want to help us out here. [01:33:07] Until we approve this special alcohol beverage permit, you can't – can you come down, [01:33:12] Mr. Furm? [01:33:13] You can't proceed – the event organizers can't proceed with any advertising or substantial [01:33:18] planning? [01:33:19] Is that the – They can't do the advertising. [01:33:21] In fact, they were – they were challenged on it because they were throwing advertisements [01:33:26] up for the bike fest that was advertising lots of beer, near-naked ladies with – in [01:33:33] bikinis, and there was something else. [01:33:36] The entire downtown taken over by motorcycles. [01:33:39] We're not having – That was on Facebook. [01:33:41] We're not having a bikini contest this year, right? [01:33:42] No, we are not. [01:33:43] Good. [01:33:44] We already discussed that. [01:33:45] And we also discussed all the road closures at our first meeting with the fire chief – actually [01:33:50] Adam. [01:33:51] So – and we were willing to do whatever we needed for Mr. Wright, and they actually [01:33:59] – I chose a different way of closing the street, and I was told no. [01:34:06] So, you know, I was trying to accommodate Mr. Wright, but obviously with the fire chief, [01:34:13] he knows how it needs to be closed. [01:34:15] This event's been going on for many years, and they've closed off – [01:34:20] There's a motion on the floor here. [01:34:22] I was just trying to get clarification as to whether or not they could advertise if [01:34:24] we did not – Right, so – [01:34:25] And proceed with – if we did not – So we've already had this discussion, though. [01:34:26] So we've already got that answer. [01:34:27] That's – I'd like to have it done in two weeks. [01:34:28] It's not been around for 60 days. [01:34:29] Well, Mr. Mayor, with due respect, this is a majority rules board here. [01:34:37] I understand that. [01:34:38] So, you know – I understand that, Councilman, but I just [01:34:40] want to make sure that it is crystal clear to all of you that I think it is a bad move [01:34:45] to approve something provisionally and tell her that in 60 days we may kill this whole [01:34:50] thing because it just doesn't work. [01:34:52] I didn't say that at all. [01:34:54] I said that the street closings would be subject to our approval, that we're approving them [01:34:59] to be in the park, to sell alcohol, to move forward with their event. [01:35:04] But if they don't have street closers for at least some of those streets, it's not [01:35:07] going to be a – Can I say one more thing, please? [01:35:10] The only thing I need to say is the reason why I came this early is because I'm trying [01:35:14] to secure my bands, my entertainment. [01:35:17] That is what I'm really trying to do. [01:35:20] The street closures, we're going to work with them. [01:35:22] We're not looking to put anyone out of business. [01:35:23] Are you kidding me? [01:35:24] He's probably going to make more money that weekend than he does the whole entire year. [01:35:28] I have to insist that this is up for us to discuss. [01:35:29] Next year, he'll be up here holding my hand, you know, so – [01:35:32] I just need clarification. [01:35:33] That's why I should come up on – No, that's fine. [01:35:34] I understand. [01:35:35] Thank you for helping me make my decision. [01:35:38] So, one last question, Mr. Driscoll. [01:35:41] If we approve this tonight so they can proceed with their planning, and then within 60 days [01:35:44] we do not approve the street plan, then basically what our motion tonight that we vote on, if [01:35:49] approved, is null and void? [01:35:51] That depends on the motion. [01:35:52] That's how I understood it. [01:35:53] No. [01:35:54] As I understand it, it's approved. [01:35:55] No, that's – he's saying it goes on regardless, and that's what I'm guessing. [01:35:58] It's just subject to whatever street closure plan you approve. [01:36:01] We approve. [01:36:02] That's correct. [01:36:03] So you're saying – So we're approving the event. [01:36:05] So it's approved. [01:36:06] The event is approved. [01:36:07] We're holding back on street closures. [01:36:08] The only thing that's not approved is the street closure plan. [01:36:10] Okay. [01:36:11] So unless we approve the street closure plan, there may not be street closures. [01:36:14] So obviously, you need street closures for the event. [01:36:16] So then – No. [01:36:17] I mean, then we would have to have it in the book, obviously. [01:36:20] Well, let's just be honest here. [01:36:22] We're going to move forward with street closures. [01:36:26] We want it to come back in a couple of weeks. [01:36:29] I would prefer to have some input into the street closures. [01:36:31] I'd prefer to have some time for this to work out, and I'd prefer for them to be [01:36:35] able to hire their bands. [01:36:37] So there's no reason to say that this event is at risk. [01:36:43] What's at risk is whether you can close Main Street, because that may be an item that [01:36:47] won't close. [01:36:48] And maybe you open up parts of Missouri and you move those motorcycles to an area that's [01:36:53] not on the main road. [01:36:56] Whatever that is, I think Main Street – you know, pushing through those cycles on Main [01:37:01] Street, particularly to the east of Grand Boulevard, may be something we stay closer [01:37:09] to the river. [01:37:10] I don't know. [01:37:12] But I'd rather have 60 days to have it worked out and have people to have a chance to reply [01:37:17] than to hold the whole thing. [01:37:20] So one last question. [01:37:21] Just so I'm crystal clear, Mr. Driscoll, if we approve this, the street closures are [01:37:24] still subject to our final decision within 60 days. [01:37:27] Is that correct? [01:37:28] Correct. [01:37:29] That's my understanding of this motion. [01:37:31] Is there a conditional one? [01:37:32] Any kind of street closures? [01:37:33] The street closure is just a separate item that you'll take up within 60 days. [01:37:37] Perfect. [01:37:38] No, I don't think we'll have any issues with resolving the street closures. [01:37:43] Can we move the item then, please? [01:37:47] That's what I'm about to do. [01:37:48] I just wanted to make sure there were no other comments. [01:37:51] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:37:54] Aye. [01:37:55] Opposed? [01:37:56] Nay.

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    Recreation and Aquatic Center - 90 Days of Summer Membership Drive

    Staff requested authorization to conduct the annual 90 Days of Summer Sale, offering a 20% discount on three-month memberships to the Recreation Aquatic Center. Sale period would run April 14 through May 11, 2019, with passes valid May 12 through August 11, 2019.

    • motion:Authorize the 90 Days of Summer membership sale offering a 20% discount on three-month memberships at the Recreation Aquatic Center.

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    [01:37:58] The next item on the agenda is the Recreation Aquatic Center 90 Day of Summer. [01:38:09] This agenda item is requesting authorization to conduct a three-month sale, which is annually [01:38:18] referred to as the 90 Days of Summer Sale. [01:38:22] The sale allows a 20% discount on a 90-day membership to the Recreation Aquatic Center. [01:38:33] The three-month memberships, if you approve the sale, will span from April 14th through [01:38:40] May 11th, 2019. [01:38:43] And the passes are good for the entire summer, which is May 12, 2019 through August 11, 2019. [01:38:53] In the past, this has been a very successful sale, and we are recommending that you allow [01:38:59] us to offer a three-month membership opportunity at the Recreation Aquatic Center.

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17. 10.d

    Resolution No. 2019-06: Authorization of Extension of City's Utility System and Public Comment on Utility Rate Increase RE: Orangewood Lakes Services Inc. Utility System Purchase

    approved

    Council approved Resolution 2019-06 authorizing the extension of the City's water utility system in connection with the Orangewood Lakes Services Inc. utility system purchase. No public comment was received and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

    Ord. Resolution No. 2019-06

    • motion:Approve Resolution 2019-06 authorizing extension of the City's water utility system related to Orangewood Lakes Services Inc. (passed)

    🏢Orangewood Lakes Services Inc.👤Altman👤Murphy#Orangewood Lakes Services Inc. Utility System Purchase#Resolution No. 2019-06

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    [01:39:04] Very good. [01:39:05] Open it up for public comment. [01:39:07] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:39:09] Move for approval. [01:39:10] Second. [01:39:11] Maker? [01:39:12] Nothing. [01:39:13] Mr. Altman, I believe you were the second. [01:39:14] Thank you. [01:39:15] No. [01:39:16] No comment, sir. [01:39:17] Mr. Murphy, you were the second. [01:39:18] Second. [01:39:19] No comment. [01:39:20] Thank you. [01:39:21] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:39:24] Aye. [01:39:25] Opposed? [01:39:26] Like sign. [01:39:27] Motion passes. [01:39:28] Resolution number 2906. [01:39:30] Resolution number 2906, a resolution of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, authorizing [01:39:34] extension of the City's water utility system, reciting the findings related thereto, reciting [01:39:39] the purpose and territory to be included, confirming costs, revenues, and intent to [01:39:44] finance, acknowledging no objections were received to the proposed extension, providing [01:39:48] for severability, providing for applicability, and providing an effective date. [01:39:54] Open it up for public comment. [01:39:57] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:40:00] Move for approval. [01:40:01] Second. [01:40:02] To the maker. [01:40:03] No. [01:40:04] Looking forward to getting started. [01:40:05] Second. [01:40:06] No. [01:40:07] Deputy Mayor? [01:40:08] No comments. [01:40:09] No further? [01:40:10] Off we go. [01:40:11] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

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18. 10.e

    2016 Street Improvements Project - ITB No. 18-001 - Closeout

    approved

    Council approved the closeout of the 2016 Street Improvements Project with D.A.M.B. Constructors Inc., authorizing a final pay request of $129,961.60 and a deductive change order of $53,645.09. The project was part of Cycle 1 of the 20-year pavement management plan based on the 2015 Roadway Needs Assessment Study. Discussion included concerns about maintaining Madison Street landscaping and confusion caused by small stop signs on multi-use paths.

    • motion:Approve the final pay request of $129,961.60 and deductive change order of $53,645.09 for the 2016 Street Improvements Project with D.A.M.B. Constructors Inc. (passed)

    📍Madison Street📍Rowan Road🏢D.A.M.B. Constructors Incorporated👤Mr. Rivera👤Ms. Vance#2015 Roadway Needs Assessment Study#2016 Street Improvements Project#ITB No. 18-001#MPO board#MUTCD stop sign requirements#Pavement Management Plan Cycle 1

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    [01:40:14] Aye. [01:40:15] Opposed? [01:40:16] Like sign. [01:40:17] Motion passes. [01:40:18] 2016 Street Improvement Project. [01:40:21] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [01:40:27] The project relates to a contract that we have with D.A.M.B. [01:40:36] Constructors Incorporated. [01:40:37] It is a final pay request in the amount of $129,961.60, along with a deductive change [01:40:47] order in the amount of $53,645.09. [01:40:55] And Mr. Rivera has some additional comments for you in respect to the project, which was [01:41:02] based on the 2015 Roadway Needs Assessment Study. [01:41:07] Sure. [01:41:08] This was part of the Cycle 1 group of streets that were called out for our first project [01:41:14] that went with the pavement management plan that was based on a 20-year cycle. [01:41:20] There were additional streets that were added to this project, and that fulfilled your desire [01:41:25] to try to incorporate as many streets as we could for the $1.7 million that was allocated [01:41:31] annually for these projects. [01:41:34] This was to expedite the program and hopefully reduce the return on investment, and with [01:41:39] that, we'd ask that you approve the deductive change order and the final pay request. [01:41:44] I'll open it up for public comment, seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:41:49] Move for approval. [01:41:50] Second. [01:41:51] Mayor? [01:41:52] Okay, we have two things. [01:41:53] I'm not going to try to take up too much time here, but on Madison Street, number one, [01:41:56] street scaping looks great, but I want to be sure 100% that we are going to maintain [01:42:01] the landscaping. [01:42:02] I don't want to turn into East Main on the east side of the post office, but that improvement [01:42:09] in street scaping we did along with Pasco County, it's a total waste of money to put [01:42:13] in plants and street scaping unless we maintain them properly like we've been doing on Marine [01:42:17] Parkway, so I just want to get that out there. [01:42:19] Number two, and I am going to bring this up to the MPO board, but we didn't have a meeting [01:42:22] because everyone went to Tallahassee this year. [01:42:24] I can't tell you how many people have told me what's up with those little tiny stop signs [01:42:29] on the multi-use paths because we have people stopping at them and they think that they [01:42:34] are official stop signs, and it's like 10 people in the last 30 days, I'm not kidding [01:42:38] you, and not just here, but on Rowan Road, where it turns into Regency there. [01:42:43] So my question to you, and it will be my question at MPO as well to DOT, are those required? [01:42:49] Because it's really throwing people for a loop. [01:42:50] They think that's stuff. [01:42:51] Yes, they are. [01:42:52] In their vehicles. [01:42:53] Yes, they are. [01:42:54] Can we put them lower? [01:42:55] Can we do something? [01:42:56] Because people are stopping. [01:42:57] I think they are legitimate stop signs and the people behind them, we are going to have [01:42:59] like an accident coming up soon. [01:43:01] I've instructed the sign technician to take and try to twist the signs a little bit inward [01:43:08] away from the traffic lanes, but the signs were installed according to the specifications [01:43:14] and signed off by an engineer. [01:43:15] Okay, but is that a requirement by DOT? [01:43:18] To have them that size at each intersection? [01:43:21] The NCCD requires it, yes sir. [01:43:24] Can they have a shield around them so that they're not seen by the road maybe? [01:43:30] Make them yellow or green or something different? [01:43:32] We'll look into it. [01:43:33] I'll find out at MPO. [01:43:34] We'll figure it out. [01:43:35] DOT is at every meeting, so I'll figure it out next month. [01:43:37] Another thought on that, I know heading up Interstate 75 into Georgia when they're doing [01:43:45] construction there, there are some interesting signs that have a motorcycle on them when [01:43:51] they have the road pavement changes. [01:43:53] So if you're riding a motorcycle at high speed and you move off to a lower part, I [01:43:58] guess it's a danger. [01:43:59] I saw that sign, didn't know what it was about, but could we check into whether we could just [01:44:04] put a little bicycle under the sign to make them realize it's a bicycle sign? [01:44:12] Are we not allowed to put anything on the sign, just that little stop sign, or would [01:44:15] they allow us a little symbol or something that would kind of make it look like that? [01:44:20] We'll look into it, but a stop sign is a regulatory sign as well as a speed limit sign, [01:44:25] and so there's only so many of those that you can put on a pole itself. [01:44:30] So I would offhand tell you no, that you can't do that according to DOT specs, but we can [01:44:36] look into it. [01:44:37] It does create confusion. [01:44:39] I've gotten the calls, too, people that just, they're freaking out because of the little [01:44:44] tiny stop signs. [01:44:45] That's just for small cars, right? [01:44:46] Yeah, well, mine's bigger now, so I don't have to stop. [01:44:54] We had a motion. [01:44:58] Any more discussion? [01:45:00] Hearing none, all those in favor please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. [01:45:05] Motion passes. 2017 City Hall Renovations Project closeout. The original [01:45:12] contract amount for this project is three hundred and forty thousand two [01:45:16] hundred and thirty four dollars and fifty four cents. There was one change [01:45:21] order on the project. It was a negative change order so it was a deduct in the [01:45:26] amount of two thousand seven hundred sixty five dollars and forty six cents. [01:45:32] The agenda item is requesting authorization from you to process the [01:45:37] final pay request in the amount of forty seven thousand eight hundred and [01:45:42] forty one dollars and ninety eight cents. Mr. Rivera, do you have additional [01:45:49] comments about this project? Project's been complete and there are a few [01:45:55] remaining punchless items that the contractor is tending to, but we feel [01:46:00] it's appropriate to make the final payment. Very good. Any public comment? [01:46:04] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. Move for approval or second, [01:46:10] whichever. Yeah. To the maker. Second. I just know that one of the supervisors [01:46:17] when he started there he didn't have a beard and when he finished the job it [01:46:20] was at least eight inches long. Nothing. In that case all those in favor [01:46:30] please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed like sign. 2017 limit drive potable water [01:46:38] interconnect upgrades. Yes sir. Mr. Rivera. Thank you Ms. Vance. Mr. Mayor and [01:46:45] council. This item for your consideration is the attached do not [01:46:51] exceed proposal on the amount of forty six thousand four hundred and thirty [01:46:54] five dollars and forty five cents from sheer development of Central Florida. It [01:46:59] is for interconnect upgrades. The pricing is in accordance with the city's current [01:47:04] as needed miscellaneous pipeline construction ITB number sixteen zero [01:47:10] zero nine. The scope of the work includes demolition of an existing in [01:47:14] ground vault and interconnect the construction of a above-ground assembly [01:47:20] which includes a smart meter backflow assembly and a bypass assembly located [01:47:26] at limit drive west of US Highway 19. Funding is allocated and identified in [01:47:32] our CIP document as water and sewer capital construction dollars and we [01:47:36] would recommend approval. Open up for public comment. Seeing no one come [01:47:41] forward bring it back to council. Second. To the maker. No I think our quality of our [01:47:50] utilities services has been benefited by our advanced planning and preparation [01:47:57] and it's a good running operation. Second. Thank you. Deputy Mayor. No comments. [01:48:05] Hearing no further discussion all those in favor please signify by saying aye. Aye. [01:48:12] Opposed like sign. Motion passes. Next is interlocal agreement between the city [01:48:19] and the county. Lafayette Street parking lot. Yes sir Mr. Mayor for some time now I

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19. 10.f

    2017 City Hall Renovations Project Closeout

    Council considered an interlocal agreement with Pasco County to reorient parking and improve landscaping at the county's parking lot adjacent to their building on Main Street, yielding nearly 30 parking spaces. Staff recommended approval; a motion was made and seconded. A councilmember raised concerns about whether county vehicles could instead be parked at the county's Sunset property to free up more downtown spaces.

    • motion:Move for approval of the interlocal agreement with the county for the Main Street parking lot improvements. (none)

    📍Main Street📍Sunset🏢Kazoo's🏢Pasco County Sheriff's Office#Interlocal agreement for Main Street parking lot#The Social (business going in next door)

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    [01:48:25] have had discussions with the county administrator about entering into a [01:48:31] joint agreement for their parking lot adjacent to their building on Main Street [01:48:36] the purpose of which would be to reorient the parking spaces and to [01:48:42] improve the landscaping. The county has agreed to allow the city to enter into a [01:48:50] cooperative agreement with them if it's acceptable to you. The yield in terms of [01:48:57] number of parking spaces there would be nearly 30 spaces with the reorienting of [01:49:09] the parking spaces and limiting your points of ingress and egress. Therefore [01:49:16] we are recommending that you consider approval of the interlocal agreement so [01:49:20] that we can go forward with some parking improvements there. Thank you. Open it up [01:49:24] for public comment. Seeing no one come forward bring it back to council. Move for [01:49:29] approval of comment please. Second. To the maker. I love interlocal agreements that [01:49:34] means we're working with each other. I love that this is going to open up more [01:49:39] parking spaces and add landscaping. It's very much needed with I don't know if you [01:49:44] guys noticed since Kazoo's open that parking lot there is quite full on a [01:49:48] regular basis. The social is going in next door. We are going to need more [01:49:53] spaces. The only issue I have with this is I don't know if you tried to convince the [01:49:58] county or what we can do. They own a tremendous amount of land on Sunset [01:50:02] where they house a marine unit for the sheriff's office and they just have a [01:50:06] ton of land. It's fenced in. My concern is and my question is why can't instead of [01:50:11] allotting these where is it how many spaces we're allotting? 30. Why can't [01:50:18] they just park them at that facility the two that they own side by side on Sunset [01:50:21] and free up that those 30 extra spots for downtown? I just don't see the reason [01:50:26] why they need to take up I know they own the property and we're working with them [01:50:30] and but why to me it shouldn't be too hard to convince them that we [01:50:34] desperately need those parking spaces. Can we just park these vehicles that you

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20. 10.g

    2017 Limit Dr. Potable Water Interconnect Upgrades Phase 2 - Consideration for Approval

    Council briefly discussed downtown parking logistics, specifically the possibility of moving county vehicles from a downtown lot to space on Sunset, with the City Manager agreeing to raise the issue with the county administrator. The transcript excerpt does not contain substantive discussion or a vote on the 2017 Limit Dr. Potable Water Interconnect Upgrades Phase 2 item itself.

    • direction:City Manager will raise with the county administrator the possibility of relocating county vehicle parking to Sunset. (none)

    📍Limit Dr.📍Sunset#2017 Limit Dr. Potable Water Interconnect Upgrades Phase 2#Hacienda#downtown parking

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    [01:50:39] have on Sunset? There's a just a ton of space. Are y'all with me on that or no? [01:50:43] Yes. Oh yes. You're not with me? No I'm with you. It's not what we needed. Can we [01:50:49] can we can we work on that? We have had some discussion with the county about that subject and from the discussions that have taken place it sounds as if the [01:51:00] county might be willing to do that when we were hosting a special event but as a [01:51:04] daily commitment they weren't interested in moving cars and picking up people and [01:51:11] driving them back and all of the other logistics that might be associated with [01:51:16] it. They are though vacating the building in what they expect to be less [01:51:21] than a year. Whether someone's dropped off to pick up the vehicle at that parking [01:51:24] lot or on Sunset I don't see the difference so I'm gonna reach out to our [01:51:27] friendly easy to work with county commissioners and see what I can do. I'm [01:51:32] sure y'all have the option to do so as well but to me it's simple. I have the [01:51:37] same question. It doesn't seem like all 30 vehicles are in that building or [01:51:42] accessing that building. I think it's just a parking car grab your car. [01:51:47] They have a ton of space on Sunset. I'll mention it to the county administrator as I am due to have another meeting with him next week. [01:51:55] The second. No I mean it's something we need to do. We need to try to get ahead of the [01:52:02] whole parking thing as best we can because we've got a lot of things coming [01:52:06] online. Apartments and Hacienda and so we need to you try to be as prepared as [01:52:11] possible so. Yes sir. This issue is the tip of the iceberg of a much bigger

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21. 10.h

    Interlocal Agreement between the City of New Port Richey and Pasco County RE: Lafayette Street Parking Lot

    approved

    Council discussed an interlocal agreement with Pasco County regarding the Lafayette Street parking lot. Mayor raised broader concerns about master planning the area, noting the County's interest in swapping/selling its building and land in exchange for the city's baseball fields (used by West Pasco Little League), and called for Council/CRA to discuss development options publicly. The motion passed by voice vote.

    • vote:Approve the interlocal agreement between the City of New Port Richey and Pasco County regarding the Lafayette Street Parking Lot. (passed)

    📍Lafayette Street Parking Lot📍Sunset Road location📍lot across Mahasienda adjacent to this🏢West Pasco Little League👤Commissioner Wells👤Councilman Davis👤Frank Jr.👤Joppa👤Mr. Kasson👤Mr. Pridgen#CRA discussion of development options#Interlocal Agreement with Pasco County#Lafayette Street Parking Lot#children's museum proposal for old bank building#potential land swap of county building for city baseball fields

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    [01:52:21] issue so because it's related this agenda item I'm going to speak to it [01:52:27] which is the the county's building and which is something we've all been [01:52:33] familiar and seen which is a parking idea and a parking scheme and it is tied [01:52:39] in as well to the fact that the property owner of the lot across Mahasienda [01:52:48] adjacent to this has indicated that he wants to be under construction and be [01:52:52] building something and what he wants to build in his words he spoke that was not [01:52:58] what he would have liked to build but he wants to build and move on. So we have [01:53:03] already had a request from the audience from Mr. Kasson and others for us to to [01:53:11] look carefully at what's going to happen in that area. I know we talked months ago [01:53:15] about the parking improvements over by the old incubator and I know there's [01:53:20] going to be some construction activity I think that's going to be brought to us [01:53:23] in design. When last talking to Commissioner Wells and to the county [01:53:29] administrator they both indicated an interest in selling or potentially [01:53:33] swapping their building and land in some kind of swap and sale with boot of the [01:53:39] city's baseball fields and the last I heard was that they were going to be [01:53:43] looking at appraisals and in contemplation of that. That would solve [01:53:48] the issue altogether for us to take title to that and for us to be part of [01:53:53] whatever assembly and then have some part of the design authority in working [01:53:59] with whoever wants to do things. I know that Mr. Pridgen would be looking for [01:54:03] incentives in what he would build and just to tell you what I said to him and [01:54:09] again just as one member of the council with with no authority that I felt that [01:54:15] his more elaborate and large-scale plans would be better suited out towards the [01:54:22] highway where he where folks have talked about moving that density out. So [01:54:26] as we talk about this one piece and this solution that's going to cost us some [01:54:31] money to fix a parking lot we've got basically to do some master planning of [01:54:36] that whole area to determine how it's going to work. It's a comment I'm [01:54:41] making to you to say there's a willingness on the county side for us to [01:54:48] swap some land with them whether it causes us to spend money or not. The [01:54:52] money we might spend to rebuild that parking lot could be equal to the money [01:54:57] that we would put into any differential between the appraisal of the ball fields [01:55:03] and I have been a long-standing baseball coach, want to keep that in the city but [01:55:10] the reality is it's the West Pasco Little League. Frank Jr. has played there, I've [01:55:16] coached there, Joppa probably has done some umpiring there. We've all know that [01:55:21] that spot but the reality is it's really serves county residents who are part of [01:55:27] a wide zone that goes almost all the way to 52 I think. So it I have kind of stopped [01:55:34] my opposition over the years. I've opposed it and I think there's a [01:55:39] potential plan for us to to acquire that and I just want to say publicly as much [01:55:45] as it's nice to speak behind the scenes about development plans and economic [01:55:49] strategy, I think it's time for the City Council and or the CRA to meet and [01:55:56] discuss our options and and lay it on the table rather than lead a developer [01:56:03] along to something that I think is going to become a controversial issue when [01:56:07] and if we see the development plans for that. [01:56:12] Councilman Davis? Nothing. Deputy Mayor, anything? Nothing further, thank you. Okay, I agree with the [01:56:19] comments you guys made. I cannot for the life of me figure out why the county [01:56:23] can't just park their excess cars that they leave overnight at the Sunset Road [01:56:29] location instead of parking them right downtown. It probably would be [01:56:36] because that's fenced. I can't tell you if we get control of the old bank [01:56:42] building. We already have at least one committee of citizens in New Port Richey that are lobbying for that to be turned into a children's museum or [01:56:55] something similar, so took that one away for reference. They hit me up on it [01:57:01] last week over at the incubators. With that being said, if there's no further [01:57:07] discussion, all those in favor please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like [01:57:11] sign. Motion passes. Do we need to take a break or are we ready to continue? Let's go.

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22. 10.i

    City Manager Performance Evaluation

    discussed

    City Manager Debbie Manns presented her annual performance evaluation and requested three contract amendments: a one-year extension making it a five-year contract lapsing June 2, 2024; an increase in vacation accrual cap from 36 to 45 days; and a 3% pay increase effective June 2, 2019. Council members offered uniformly positive reviews, with Deputy Mayor and Councilmen Davis and Murphy expressing support for all three requests; Councilwoman Bray (Usman Alman per transcript) declined to fill out a formal evaluation but indicated support for the deputy mayor's anticipated motion.

    • discussion:Council discussed City Manager's requests for a one-year contract extension (to June 2, 2024), increase in vacation accrual cap from 36 to 45 days, and a 3% pay increase; deputy mayor signaled intent to make a motion in support. (none)

    🏢Tyler Technologies👤Bray👤Davis👤Debbie Manns👤Murphy#City Manager contract (original May 14, 2014; lapse June 2, 2019)#Public Works staffing shortage (~14–15 positions short)

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    [01:57:19] Okay, in that case, City Manager Performance Evaluation. Mr. Mayor, members of the [01:57:25] Council, it's that time of year again. In the beginning of March, I sent you a [01:57:33] copy of an evaluation form which has been used over the course of the last [01:57:39] four years to discuss my performance as your City Manager. I also sent you a copy [01:57:47] of a salary and benefit comparison of other comparable communities and their [01:57:53] City Managers pay and benefit structure. The original contract that I had with [01:58:01] the City started on May 14th of 2014. Effectively, it will lapse on June 2nd, [01:58:11] 2019, and that was a five-year contract. It though was in 2016, a two-year [01:58:21] extension was added, and a second two-year extension was added in 2017. In [01:58:33] respect to tonight's discussion, my specific request of you is that you [01:58:41] add another year to my contract term. That would allow it to lapse on June 2nd [01:58:47] of 2024 and that would then be a second five-year contract. In addition to that, vacation is spelled out in my [01:59:00] contract as allowing me to accrue up to 36 vacation days, and if I have 36 [01:59:11] vacation days available to me at the time of retirement or separation from [01:59:16] the City, then I would be paid for those 36 days. My request is that you allow [01:59:22] that number to be amended to 45 days. Lastly, in the past, the performance [01:59:32] evaluation, in addition to being a very effective tool for me in maintaining an [01:59:39] appropriate relationship with the elected officials of the City, has served [01:59:44] as a basis for a wage adjustment, and in 2015, I received a 3% pay increase. In [01:59:55] 2016, I received a 2% pay increase. [02:00:00] In 2017, I received a 1.75% pay increase. [02:00:06] And in 2018, I requested that no pay allowance [02:00:13] be extended to me. [02:00:14] This year, I'm requesting for 2019 a 3% pay increase. [02:00:19] And that would be effective in concurrence [02:00:22] with my anniversary date with the city, which is June 2. [02:00:28] Thank you. [02:00:29] With that, I welcome your comments. [02:00:31] Deputy Mayor, do you want to kick it off? [02:00:35] Right when I came on board, we were [02:00:39] going through resume after resume after resume of people [02:00:41] we've never met or seen before. [02:00:43] And I remember just everyone on council [02:00:47] kept bringing up Ms. Manns, Ms. Manns, Deputy Manns, [02:00:49] Deputy Manns, Ms. Manns. [02:00:50] And we narrowed it down to one of three candidates, [02:00:54] I believe, we interviewed. [02:00:55] And she absolutely just killed the interview process [02:00:59] here in front of all the council members, [02:01:01] and we all asked her questions. [02:01:02] And this is probably an awkward time. [02:01:05] I mean, sitting here asking your boss, [02:01:08] I feel for you because sitting here asking your bosses [02:01:10] publicly how you're doing is just not an easy thing to do. [02:01:14] Make no mistake about it, I've said several, several times, [02:01:17] and I'll continue to speak my mind on this [02:01:21] until she proves me wrong. [02:01:23] We're blessed and fortunate to have Debbie Manns as our city [02:01:26] manager. [02:01:27] I've seen her do things behind closed doors that would [02:01:30] absolutely blow your mind. [02:01:31] We get all the credit up here on council [02:01:32] for the positive things that happen, [02:01:34] but 99% of the time, it starts and ends with Debbie, [02:01:38] to be honest with you. [02:01:39] And once again, I think she does a phenomenal job. [02:01:43] I'm 100% OK granting her all three of these requests. [02:01:48] If we were to lose Debbie on my tenure up here, [02:01:50] I personally would be very, very upset about it. [02:01:54] She's just led the city in a very, very positive direction. [02:01:58] And she's very receptive to me. [02:02:00] She's very eloquent when she speaks both publicly [02:02:03] and behind closed doors. [02:02:04] She respects everybody's opinion when they have complaints [02:02:08] and speak to her. [02:02:09] And I've seen people get pretty testy and upset [02:02:11] with Debbie behind closed doors for reasons that were not [02:02:16] her fault by any means. [02:02:17] And the way she handles it, just one example, [02:02:19] just absolutely blows my mind. [02:02:21] And I'm just, as one council member, [02:02:23] just very, very thankful to have her. [02:02:25] And whatever we can do to keep her happy, in my opinion, [02:02:28] we need to do. [02:02:28] And these are three easy requests, [02:02:30] so I'm 100% OK with it. [02:02:32] Councilman Davis? [02:02:36] I had that pile of applications that we went through twice, [02:02:39] too, before we got to the third group [02:02:42] and found Debbie in that third group pile. [02:02:44] I've been real happy. [02:02:46] I review her at least once a week behind closed doors [02:02:53] in a meeting between her and I, so she [02:02:56] knows exactly where I feel. [02:02:57] And I would say probably nine out of 10 departments, [02:03:01] if there's 10 departments, she knows I'm real happy with. [02:03:04] And she knows the one that I'm not real happy with. [02:03:07] So to sit here and try to browbeat her [02:03:11] over one department when she's on top of, [02:03:13] I don't have any problems with these requests, too, [02:03:17] that she asked for. [02:03:18] And I don't want to start over. [02:03:20] Do you want to start over, Debbie? [02:03:22] No, thank you. [02:03:23] You've got five bosses now. [02:03:24] Which one are you going to get rid of besides me? [02:03:26] No, just kidding. [02:03:28] I'm happy, and I'm happy with the requests. [02:03:31] Mr. Murphy? [02:03:32] Well, I'm the newbie, so I've had the opportunity [02:03:35] to get to know her over the past year. [02:03:38] And I can tell you, she's got a tough job. [02:03:41] As anyone can imagine, you have one boss. [02:03:44] That's hard enough, but have five of them [02:03:47] requesting and pulling you in all kinds of directions. [02:03:50] That's not an easy job, just that itself. [02:03:53] Anytime I've met with Debbie, she's [02:03:56] always been very helpful, informative, [02:03:59] and implemented my request and got me information I needed. [02:04:04] So it's always been a positive thing. [02:04:06] And I'm not one to not voice my opinion [02:04:10] or what I think, and this man knows that from our meetings. [02:04:15] But I think everything I've seen, [02:04:17] she's done a phenomenal job. [02:04:18] And one thing that's very important is stability, [02:04:22] and she definitely brings that to the table. [02:04:25] So I don't have any issues with her requests. [02:04:29] I evaluate her every time we speak, [02:04:32] every time we go over things, every meeting. [02:04:34] So I feel very confident. [02:04:37] Usman Alman. [02:04:39] Yes. [02:04:43] I've heard it twice up here about how Debbie has five bosses [02:04:47] and how difficult it is to have five bosses. [02:04:49] Now, I have to really disagree with you. [02:04:51] She has one boss. [02:04:53] She has the five of us when we sit here together and talk [02:04:56] to each other and make decisions. [02:04:57] So I talked to Debbie privately, and I indicated to her [02:05:01] that I felt that I was not in a position [02:05:05] to fill out the responses. [02:05:10] And I talk to her regularly, too, [02:05:12] and share with her my feelings, plus and down. [02:05:16] But I do want to say that I think [02:05:18] that she has been, to some degree, hamstrung [02:05:23] by this struggle to try to understand us independently. [02:05:31] And I've been an advocate, as you all know, [02:05:33] for us to duke it out up here. [02:05:35] I think that when we have disagreements, [02:05:38] we can, just like the mayor and I had earlier, [02:05:41] difference of opinion. [02:05:43] And it can even get a little fired up between us if it does. [02:05:47] But I have found that it's great working with this city council [02:05:52] because when the council meetings are over, [02:05:55] so are whatever disagreements that we have. [02:05:58] And so I just want to take this time [02:06:00] to say that I advised Debbie that I really [02:06:04] needed to get through this next budget year [02:06:07] and see that this financial statements, the Tyler [02:06:10] technologies has been struggling for three years. [02:06:13] This guy, when he first gave us this new technology, [02:06:17] he wrote this thing that had us going down [02:06:19] into this ditch, this pit of hell [02:06:22] that we were going to go into. [02:06:24] And we went in it. [02:06:25] And we are coming out of it, I hope. [02:06:27] And I think in the next weeks and months ahead [02:06:30] that we will see that we can get regular financial [02:06:33] statements and have the kind of city running even better [02:06:37] and in a position where we're all well-informed. [02:06:40] So I will certainly support a motion by the deputy mayor [02:06:45] as he suggested he would make. [02:06:48] But I would add to that that I think [02:06:50] that it's important for us to look at a few other facts. [02:06:55] I learned today, I learned more than I probably [02:06:59] can remember at the past weekend for St. Paddy's Day. [02:07:03] But one of the things that I do remember [02:07:05] was someone telling me that we were 14 or 15 members [02:07:08] shy of employment in the public works department. [02:07:12] And I know we set up here and hammer on [02:07:15] that we need maintenance. [02:07:16] How are we going to maintain these roads? [02:07:18] How are we going to compete with the rest of the community that [02:07:21] has these CDDs with all of the fancy streetscaping and curb [02:07:25] appeal? [02:07:26] And we're about to go on to that mission again. [02:07:31] I certainly want to suggest that we [02:07:35] need to offer the right salaries and wages [02:07:39] to attract people to work in this beautiful city. [02:07:42] As exciting as it is, we're still, [02:07:44] I think, and having talked with Debbie, [02:07:46] perhaps a little low in what we're charging from entry level [02:07:50] all the way through. [02:07:51] We need quality support. [02:07:56] And I think that the staff at Stretch [02:07:58] then does an unbelievable job. [02:08:00] But I think it's up to us as the five of us [02:08:02] to say if we're going to move forward, [02:08:05] I'd like to see Debbie present us with a plan that's [02:08:09] going to do that. [02:08:10] And to me, it'll be a year before I write anything down [02:08:13] in an evaluation because I just don't feel prepared [02:08:16] or qualified under the circumstances. [02:08:21] Thank you. [02:08:23] I would agree with your assessment [02:08:26] that she has one boss if you will conceive [02:08:28] that it's a schizophrenic boss with multiple thoughts [02:08:32] sometimes, multiple personalities. [02:08:36] And we will duke it out up here, as you pointed out. [02:08:42] And when we leave, it's cool because we're all

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    Council discussed the City Manager's evaluation and contract. A motion was made to extend Mrs. Mann's contract by one year, increase her accrued vacation payout cap from 36 to 45 days, and grant a 3% salary increase. Concerns were noted about ongoing Tyler Technology implementation and audit timing.

    • motion:Add one year to City Manager Mann's contract, increase accrued vacation payout from 36 to 45 days, and grant a 3% annual salary increase.

    🏢Tyler Technology👤Councilman Altman👤Mr. Starkey👤Mrs. Mann#City Manager contract#Tyler Technology implementation#audit timing

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    [02:08:46] up here trying to do the best we can to make [02:08:48] the city the best we can. [02:08:51] I did fill out the evaluation form. [02:08:55] And I very carefully left it on my credenza [02:08:57] so I don't have it to turn in tonight. [02:09:01] I can tell you the only place that I put less than fantastic [02:09:07] on it was on the combination of getting the audit timing [02:09:15] finally where it belongs and getting Tyler technology [02:09:19] finished. [02:09:20] It seems like that's the kid's never-ending story. [02:09:25] We've been on Tyler for as long as I can remember. [02:09:27] And it's, in theory, going to be done here [02:09:31] in the next few months. [02:09:33] I'm looking forward to that, but very pleased. [02:09:37] I've had the benefit or the disadvantage, [02:09:43] I guess, along with Councilman Altman [02:09:45] of having had a number of city managers over the years. [02:09:49] And I can tell you absolutely, Mrs. Mann's is the best one [02:09:55] that I've had to work with. [02:09:57] So very, very pleased. [02:09:59] And if the deputy mayor plans to make that motion, [02:10:03] I would certainly support it as well. [02:10:06] I would point out for anybody in the audience, [02:10:08] the reason she wanted to increase the number of days [02:10:12] that she could ultimately pick up without taking the vacation [02:10:17] is because of some of the personnel issues [02:10:19] that she has had to deal with over the last year, [02:10:24] most recently with our chief of police [02:10:27] being out of commission. [02:10:30] We've had a number of key people that she's [02:10:35] had to deal with their stuff in addition to hers. [02:10:38] So I give her a lot of credit for doing that. [02:10:42] So Mr. Starkey, did you want to make a motion? [02:10:45] Just a clarification, your request for a pay increase [02:10:47] percentage is 3% or 3.5%? [02:10:50] 3%. [02:10:50] So I move that we add another year to Mrs. Mann's contract, [02:10:55] increase her accrued vacation days from 36 to 45 [02:10:58] upon whatever reason she may leave the city at any point, [02:11:03] and increase her annual salary by 3%. [02:11:06] Do we have a second?

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