Council hired Ayres Associates for $34,980 to design Frances Avenue Park shelter replacement, ordered an Indiana Avenue speeding study, and filled Historic Preservation Board seats.
20 items on the agenda · 12 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence honoring servicemen and women at home and abroad.
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[00:00:17] Pledge of Allegiance. Remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our [00:00:21] servicemen and women at home and abroad. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America [00:00:29] and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Moment of silence for servicemen and women at home and abroad, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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[00:00:21] servicemen and women at home and abroad. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America [00:00:29] and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Approval of May 7, 2019 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the May 7, 2019 work session and regular meeting.
- motion:Motion to approve the May 7, 2019 work session and regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:42] Thank you. You may be seated. [00:00:47] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the May 7th work session and regular [00:00:51] meeting minutes. Move for approval. Second. [00:00:57] Discussion. All those in favor please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes.
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Proclamation - Land Office Building Centennial Celebration Day
approvedMayor Rob Marlow proclaimed Friday, June 14, 2019 as Land Office Building Centennial Celebration Day in New Port Richey, recognizing the 100th anniversary of the historic Land Office Building (also known as the Milbauer Building) at Main Street and Grand Boulevard. Derek Potlitz of Potlitz Asset Advisors, who organized the celebration with several local historical and community partners, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council.
- direction:Mayor Marlow proclaimed Friday, June 14, 2019 as Land Office Centennial Celebration Day in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)
corner of Main Street and Grand BoulevardChasco InnFriends of the HaciendaOrdinance 1Pasco BuildingPort Richie Land CompanyPotlitz Asset AdvisorsRichey Suncoast TheaterWest Pasco Historical SocietyDerek PotlitzRob MarlowJune 14, 2019 Centennial CelebrationLand Office Building Centennial Celebration DayMilbauer Building▶ Jump to 1:04 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:01:04] Next I'd like to ask Derek Potlitz to join me at the podium. [00:01:09] Whereas historical preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life, all ethnic backgrounds, and particularly the citizens of New Port Richey who preserve and support the historic district as an asset, [00:01:39] for our city, state, and nation. And whereas in 1919 the first brick building was constructed at the corner of what is now Main Street and Grand Boulevard. The building was originally intended to be a bank, but instead was used by the New Port Richey Land Company to sell land, thereby becoming known as the Land Office Building. Later it would also be known as the Milbauer Building. [00:02:00] Whereas the City of New Port Richey acknowledges Potlitz Asset Advisors as a business that has adaptively reused this historic building. And whereas in honor of the building's 100th anniversary, Derek Potlitz of Potlitz Asset Advisors has joined together with the West Pasco Historical Society, the Friends of the Hacienda, Ritchie Suncoast Theater, and the owners of the Pasco Building, the Chasco Inn, and Ordinance 1, formerly the Firehouse, [00:02:28] to organize a citywide celebration with the sole purpose of encouraging all people to learn about the many historic buildings that are part of our city's history and heritage. And whereas the event will include a dedication ceremony for the building, along with walking tours throughout the downtown. [00:02:46] And whereas the City of New Port Richey wishes to acknowledge the June 14, 2019 Centennial Celebration as an event strengthening the bond between our preservation partners, community leaders, coming together to promote the awareness of these historic places for future generations. [00:03:04] Now therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim Friday, June 14, as Land Office Centennial Celebration Day in the City of New Port Richey, call upon all people of New Port Richey to join their fellow citizens in recognizing and participating in this momentous occasion. [00:03:24] And Derek, you have my sympathies. I live in a 100-year-old house, so I am painfully familiar with what it takes to keep an old building up. [00:03:35] Well, it's definitely haunted, so they checked that out today and we know that much. [00:03:39] If you'd like to say a few words. [00:03:42] I'd just like to give thanks to the Council and to you, Mayor Marlow, for allowing us to hold this celebration. [00:03:51] I think our history is very important as a city. We have a lot of history and we need to hold on to that. [00:03:59] That's the best basis for moving forward as a city. [00:04:03] So I wanted to do my part as a business owner in being able to acknowledge that and be part of that going forward. [00:04:10] So I appreciate that opportunity. [00:04:28] Thank you.
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Proclamation - Lt. Colonels Allen and Esther Satterlee Retirement (By Title Only)
A proclamation by title only was presented honoring Lieutenant Colonels Allen and Esther Satterlee on their retirement.
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[00:04:32] Thank you. [00:04:42] We also have a proclamation by title only honoring Lieutenant Colonels Allen and Esther Satterley on their retirement.
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- 7Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 4:51
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentThe consent agenda was approved by unanimous voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:24:16] Next item is board appointments. [00:24:20] I'm sorry, consent agenda. [00:24:23] Entertain a motion? [00:24:25] I'll move. [00:24:25] Second. [00:24:27] All those in favor? [00:24:28] Aye. [00:24:29] Opposed? [00:24:30] Like sign, thank you for catching me. [00:24:31] I dropped one down too far. [00:24:33] Business items, board appointments.
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Board Appointments: Carolyn Marlowe, John Kane and April Novenson, Historic Preservation Board
approvedCouncil appointed Carolyn Marlowe, John Kane, and April Novenson to the Historic Preservation Board. One councilmember abstained from the vote because his wife (Marlowe) was among the appointees, and asked the clerk to prepare the appropriate abstention paperwork.
- motion:Motion to approve the appointments of Carolyn Marlowe, John Kane, and April Novenson to the Historic Preservation Board. (passed)
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[00:24:37] There is a recommendation for Carolyn Marlowe, [00:24:40] John Kane, April Novenson to be appointed [00:24:44] to the Historic Preservation Board. [00:24:47] As I have previously done with my wife, [00:24:51] I would like to mark myself as present, [00:24:55] or whatever's necessary to abstain from voting for her, [00:24:59] even though it's a non-financial arrangement. [00:25:03] You can, and it's probably not required [00:25:06] because there is no pecuniary gain to the position [00:25:08] since it's a volunteer position, [00:25:10] but you certainly can, under the new statutes, [00:25:13] you can choose to abstain if you so choose, [00:25:15] and you'd have to file your form. [00:25:17] I would like to do that and ask the clerk [00:25:19] to prepare the appropriate paperwork so I can do that, [00:25:22] just so there's no question. [00:25:25] Would entertain a motion? [00:25:26] Move approval. [00:25:27] Second. [00:25:29] Discussion? [00:25:31] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:25:33] Aye. [00:25:34] Except for my wife. [00:25:35] Which way would you have voted? [00:25:37] Just kidding. [00:25:38] Just kidding. [00:25:38] I go to bed before her. [00:25:43] I sound asleep when she comes to bed. [00:25:45] It might not be safe for me to, [00:25:48] can I just make a comment? [00:25:49] Sure. [00:25:50] Even though it's after the vote. [00:25:51] Thank you, everyone. [00:25:51] I really like what I see on this board. [00:25:54] There's a lot of people. [00:25:55] Normally, a requirement, if you are to join the board, [00:25:58] I don't know if everyone knows this, [00:26:00] is like we didn't just join City Council [00:26:03] without attending a meeting to kind of see how it works, [00:26:05] but I believe our bylaws in the city say [00:26:07] that you're supposed to at least attend one meeting [00:26:09] before you can apply for that board. [00:26:12] However, this board hasn't met, [00:26:13] so it kind of squashes that, [00:26:16] but I'm just looking through all these names [00:26:18] and just thank you for everyone that's stepped up. [00:26:20] I think everyone on this board's [00:26:21] gonna work very well together. [00:26:23] Very definitely. [00:26:24] Thank you all for being willing to serve. [00:26:27] We have an item, a board appointment [00:26:30] to the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:26:33] That application has been withdrawn, [00:26:38] so we won't do that one. [00:26:40] Mr. Melton? [00:26:42] Not yours, right? [00:26:43] No, okay. [00:26:44] That's the next one. [00:26:44] Oh. [00:26:47] The next one is the board reappointment [00:26:49] of Richard Melton to the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:26:53] Move approval. [00:26:53] Second. [00:26:55] Discussion? [00:26:56] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:26:58] Aye. [00:26:59] Opposed, like sign. [00:27:00] Thank you. [00:27:01] Thank you. [00:27:02] Thank you. [00:27:04] Next is the quarterly cash [00:27:06] and investment performance report.
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Board Appointment: Kathy Nerad, Cultural Affairs Committee
Agenda item for the appointment of Kathy Nerad to the Cultural Affairs Committee. The transcript excerpt provided does not contain substantive discussion of this appointment.
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[00:27:09] I've asked Mrs. Feast to present [00:27:11] that report to you this evening. [00:27:13] Good evening. [00:27:18] As you know, the city's investment policy [00:27:20] requires that I prepare a quarterly report
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Board Re-Appointment: Richard Melton, Cultural Affairs Committee
Agenda item for the re-appointment of Richard Melton to the Cultural Affairs Committee. The transcript provided does not contain discussion of this item; it appears to reference a financial report instead.
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[00:27:24] on our cash investment accounts and present that to you. [00:27:28] That report was presented beforehand to you [00:27:31] and hopefully reviewed. [00:27:35] Tonight, before asking for your approval [00:27:39] of that report, I've prepared a short summary [00:27:43] of the information included.
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Quarterly Cash & Investment Performance Report
discussedStaff presented the Q2 FY2019 cash and investment performance report (quarter ending March 31, 2019). Total city holdings were $23,233,465 across the checking account, Florida Prime Investment Fund, Florida Municipal Investment Trust Fund, and U.S. Treasury obligations, with Q2 investment income of $110,879 — an increase of $191,915 over the prior quarter. No action was taken.
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[00:27:46] So tonight's performance summary is based [00:27:48] on quarter two, ending March 31st, 2019. [00:27:55] In total, the city has 23 point, oh gosh. [00:28:01] Let me get my paper, because I can't read my own part. [00:28:02] 23,233,645 dollars. [00:28:07] Thank you. [00:28:08] I'm sorry, 465. [00:28:10] Of that amount, 5.9 million comes [00:28:13] from the city's checking account. [00:28:15] 7.7 million is housed in the city's [00:28:18] Florida Prime Investment Fund account. [00:28:22] 4.2 million is in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust Fund [00:28:26] and 5.4 million is included in U.S. Treasury obligations. [00:28:32] You'll see the last column of this provides you [00:28:36] with the income earned on those investments. [00:28:40] The total for quarter two was 110,879 dollars. [00:28:46] And just to compare to last quarter, [00:28:47] last quarter was right at 100,000, [00:28:50] so we did increase from last quarter. [00:28:52] The city remains with a pretty balanced portfolio, [00:29:00] which is also required by the city's investment policy. [00:29:03] You'll see that the SBA, Florida Prime Fund, [00:29:07] holds the biggest chunk of the portfolio at 33%. [00:29:13] 25% of the city's funds is in the checking account. [00:29:17] 23% is held in T-bills, our U.S. Treasury obligation, [00:29:22] and the remaining 18% is in our [00:29:24] Florida Municipal Investment Trust Fund. [00:29:27] And as I said, it's balanced in the composition [00:29:31] that's required by our policy. [00:29:36] This last slide provides a comparison to last quarter. [00:29:40] And we did increase slightly from last quarter [00:29:43] by 191,915 dollars. [00:29:47] There hasn't been much movement since last quarter. [00:29:52] Historically, quarter two is a slower quarter for the city. [00:29:56] Quarter one has the most activity. [00:29:58] That's when we start receiving our. [00:30:00] taxes, BTRs become due, so we do collect for those, and residential rental permits also. [00:30:08] So quarter two is relatively slow compared to the previous quarter. [00:30:13] And that's all I have, unless you have any other questions. [00:30:18] Do we have any questions? [00:30:21] Hearing none, thank you very much.
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Professional Services Agreement with Ayres Associates RE: Frances Avenue Park Shelters
approvedCouncil approved a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates for design, specifications, bidding, and construction services related to the replacement of three shelters at Frances Avenue Park, for an amount not to exceed $34,980 (12% of estimated construction cost). Council also discussed adding an elevated boardwalk/fishing pier along the Cotee River at the park as a future capital improvement consideration.
- motion:Approve entering into a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates for $34,980 for Frances Avenue Park shelter replacement design and construction services. (passed)
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[00:30:26] Next is professional services agreement with Ayers Associates, RE Francis Avenue Park Shelters. [00:30:31] Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, Ayers Associates serves as the city engineer. [00:30:39] This specific agenda item relates to the replacement of three shelters at Francis Avenue Park. [00:30:48] They have proposed to provide design development, project specifications, bidding and construction [00:30:56] services in respect to the proposed project for an amount not to exceed $34,980. [00:31:07] As Ms. Smith indicated to you in her communication, that represents 12% of the estimated construction [00:31:14] cost based on industry standards for this type of work. [00:31:19] The fee being requested is fair and appropriate. [00:31:22] Therefore, we are recommending that you approve entering into a professional services agreement [00:31:28] with Ayers Associates for $34,980. [00:31:34] It should be noted additionally that $25,000 is in the current fiscal year budget. [00:31:43] The additional, which is almost $10,000, is budgeted for 2020. [00:31:50] Thank you. [00:31:51] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:31:53] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:31:56] Move for approval. [00:31:57] Second. [00:31:58] To the maker. [00:32:00] It's upgrading our parks and we've done such a great job at Sims, it's time to work on [00:32:04] Francis. [00:32:05] Second. [00:32:06] Since we're talking about Francis Park, I don't think the scope of this pertains to [00:32:12] what I brought up in the past, and I'm going to keep bringing it up. [00:32:14] I really think the city should look into having some kind of elevated boardwalk slash fishing [00:32:18] pier along the Cody River there at Francis Avenue Park. [00:32:22] The river's right there, but you just can't really access it other than a tiny little [00:32:26] kayak launch over to the side. [00:32:29] I think it would just really enhance the park and allow people just to kind of get closer [00:32:34] to the river and fish off that elevated boardwalk if that's something they wish to do. [00:32:38] But it's something I brought up in the past, I just think it's a great idea that we need [00:32:42] to look at. [00:32:43] The capital expenditure budget is under discussion, so I'll... [00:32:49] Mr. Allman. [00:32:51] I think that, again, as you say, capital expenditure budget is under discussion. [00:32:57] We are very close to the budget. [00:32:59] This design of this particular element is even split into the next year or so. [00:33:02] I think that's a project that ought to be on the list for us for our capital improvement [00:33:06] discussions, and I hope that we can have some of those discussions early this year [00:33:12] so that we can have, you know, a good influence on how the capital improvement plan pans out. [00:33:21] I would reiterate, too, that we should try to identify in the next year's budget, hopefully [00:33:29] we can identify those costs that will be attributable to the CRA, because we have a [00:33:36] whole other audit requirement that audits the CRA and makes sure that it's part of it. [00:33:41] So I think the first step, usually for the project like this, should be to look to the [00:33:45] CRA plan to determine whether or not it's an element of that plan, because the more [00:33:51] relief we can take off of our capital improvement general fund side, which is doing water lines, [00:33:58] sewer lines, drainage projects, infrastructure projects, the better. [00:34:03] Anyway. [00:34:04] Mr. Murphy? [00:34:05] I agree. [00:34:06] I agree with everyone that Francis Saved Park, especially that we definitely need to do something [00:34:12] to enhance that along the waterfront, that's what makes us special. [00:34:16] So we really need to look at that. [00:34:20] I would concur as well, so. [00:34:24] There's no further discussion. [00:34:25] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:34:29] Opposed, like sign. [00:34:30] Motion passes. [00:34:31] Next, letter of intent to purchase an aerial ladder truck from E1.
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Letter of Intent to Purchase an Aerial Ladder Truck from E-One
approvedCouncil authorized the City Manager to send a letter of intent to E-One to purchase a 2020 75-foot aerial ladder truck, replacing the 1994 unit, in order to lock in pricing before a 2.5% increase effective May 31, 2019. Funding is anticipated through a USDA loan/grant program, with an estimated 25% grant (~$212,000) bringing the price to roughly $637,437.
- motion:Authorize the City Manager to send a letter of intent to E-One to purchase a 2020 75-foot aerial ladder truck. (passed)
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[00:34:35] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:34:37] The agenda item is to enter in, actually let me back up, Mr. Mayor, it is to ask you to [00:34:48] authorize the city manager to write a letter, and that would be to E1, a provider of aerial [00:34:57] ladder trucks, to replace the 1994 75-foot aerial ladder with a 2020 75-foot aerial ladder. [00:35:11] Based on several factors in the industry, we have been advised by E1 that a 2.5 percent [00:35:22] price increase will be effectuated as of May 31st, 2019. [00:35:29] In order to avoid the 2.5 percent increase, they are willing to accept a letter of intent [00:35:37] from the city that we would like to purchase the vehicle. [00:35:41] It is a non-enforceable ladder. [00:35:45] The funding source for this purchase is anticipated to be a USDA loan. [00:35:54] The loan comes in the form of a grant loan. [00:35:59] The last time I had conversation with representatives from the USDA in respect to this potential [00:36:07] purchase, they indicated that the city would receive a 25 percent grant towards the purchase [00:36:17] of the vehicle. [00:36:18] That would mean roughly $212,000, which would bring the price of the truck down to $637,437. [00:36:33] The letter of intent needs to be authorized by you if you determine it's appropriate for [00:36:41] us to go forward with the purchase, which is based on county purchasing. [00:36:49] And the fire chief can respond to any specific questions that you might have in relationship [00:36:54] to this matter, or I'll try my hand at it as well. [00:36:58] Thank you. [00:37:00] I'll open up this item for public comment. [00:37:11] Good evening. [00:37:12] Heather Fiorentino, Wyoming Avenue. [00:37:14] I spoke on behalf of this in 1992, and I speak on behalf of it again. [00:37:19] After 20 years, we've had the same truck, and it is something that needs to be replaced. [00:37:23] And when we have a response time of four minutes, and being that I had probably the worst house [00:37:28] fire ever in the history of New Port Richey, I met my husband that way, so I can't complain. [00:37:36] However, I would like to say that I think that this is an important issue that the city [00:37:42] needs to do, and while we also have the funding to support it in such a positive way. [00:37:47] Thank you. [00:37:48] Thank you. [00:37:49] Anyone else? [00:37:50] Seeing no one else come forward, bring it back to council. [00:37:55] Move for approval. [00:37:56] Second. [00:37:57] To the maker. [00:37:58] It's time. [00:37:59] That's all. [00:38:00] To the second. [00:38:01] I agree. [00:38:02] Mr. Allen? [00:38:03] Yeah, I'll support the motion. [00:38:06] I think we will be obviously having a full on discussion when it comes time to look at [00:38:14] the major capital improvements that have been identified for the fire department, and the [00:38:18] potential inter-local agreements or cooperative agreements or whatever we can do to make sure [00:38:25] that our residents get the best service, and if they're sick or it is an injury, that [00:38:31] we can make sure we get them to the hospital without waiting for the county to come and [00:38:37] take them, making sure that our residents get the additional benefit that they pay for. [00:38:43] Well put. [00:38:44] Mr. Murphy? [00:38:45] No, I think it's time. [00:38:49] When I saw Ms. Fiorentino walking up, I was going to guess that she'd had something to [00:38:53] do with the last one. [00:38:58] That being said, if there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying
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Proposed Public Works Pay Rate Grade Adjustment – Consideration for Approval
approvedCouncil approved a pay rate grade adjustment for Public Works Department employees to bring wages to the middle of comparable communities (Clermont, Dade City, Haines City, Leesburg, Zephyr Hills, Tarpon Springs). The department currently has 18 vacancies out of 67 positions; funding will largely come from water/sewer and stormwater utility vacancies, with about $45,000 from the general fund. A citywide compensation study will now be conducted every three years.
- motion:Motion to approve the proposed Public Works pay rate grade adjustment. (passed)
6041 Florida AvenueChopperJohn CainMr. AllmanMr. MurphyMs. MannsRobert Rivera2014 pay rate scheduleCitywide compensation study (every three years)Public Works pay rate grade adjustment▶ Jump to 39:00 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:39:02] aye. [00:39:03] Aye. [00:39:04] Opposed? [00:39:05] Like sign. [00:39:06] Motion passes. [00:39:07] Next. [00:39:08] Proposed public works pay rate grade adjustment. [00:39:10] Ms. Manns? [00:39:11] Yes, sir. [00:39:12] Mr. Mayor. [00:39:13] As many of you will recall, the city adopted a pay rate schedule back in 2014. [00:39:21] No market adjustments have been made to that pay structure in five years, and the reason [00:39:29] that I'm advancing this agenda item to you this evening is because it has been determined [00:39:37] that the largest disparity exists within the public works department between the rates [00:39:45] of pay that we pay our men, and in our case, it's all men in the department, and that of [00:39:52] our comparable communities. [00:39:55] A study was conducted of the comps, which are Clermont, Dade City, Haines City, Leesburg, [00:40:03] Zephyr Hills, and Tarpon Springs. [00:40:06] The intent was not to bring the positions up to the highest average, or was it to stay [00:40:15] at the lowest. [00:40:16] We tried to hit right in the middle. [00:40:20] Attracting and retaining quality city employees has always been an important priority for [00:40:27] me, certainly in this department where we are currently down 18 men, and we only have [00:40:35] 67 positions in that department to begin with. [00:40:39] We are not keeping people along long enough, and we're not paying enough to garner the [00:40:46] attention that we should be for this position, and therefore, Robert Rivera and I are recommending [00:40:56] that these pay adjustments be effectuated concurrent with your recommendation if you [00:41:03] determine it appropriate to be so, so that the department is paid fair wages. [00:41:10] What I'd like to tell you, though, is that a study will be conducted going forward every [00:41:17] three years. [00:41:19] It will involve not only the public works department, but all of the employees of the [00:41:24] city to make sure that we remain competitive in the wages and benefits that we're offering [00:41:31] to the city staff. [00:41:34] This, again, I consider to be of critical relevance based on the number of vacancies [00:41:38] that we have in the department, so I'm hoping that you'll consider it favorably and approve [00:41:43] the recommendation. [00:41:45] The funding source for this adjustment would, in large part, come from water and sewer and [00:41:57] the storm water utility, and interestingly enough, it would be funded through the vacancies [00:42:04] of existing positions that we haven't been able to fill. [00:42:08] The only exception to that is within the general fund, and we'll be recommending a transfer [00:42:14] to you in the future of roughly around $45,000 to cover the expenditure. [00:42:19] Thank you. [00:42:20] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:42:27] I agree. [00:42:31] We need to pay these people fair wages, competitive wages, and I speak with several of those men [00:42:40] on and oftentimes, and I think it would benefit the city to retain them. [00:42:49] Retention is extremely important. [00:42:51] Thank you. [00:42:52] Mr. Cain. [00:42:53] John Cain, 6041 Florida Avenue. [00:43:02] I'm really happy to hear this because I kind of feel like it's been a long time coming. [00:43:08] You know, as you know, saying you kind of get what you pay for, and you know, I don't [00:43:15] know where to start. [00:43:16] These guys are really quality people. [00:43:19] These guys are, to me, I equate them to like a special ops kind of thing. [00:43:24] They are everything. [00:43:26] They come in if there's a water problem, if there's an electrical problem, if there's [00:43:31] – I mean, if there's a tree problem, it doesn't matter what it is. [00:43:36] They somehow negotiate it, hurdle it, and make it right. [00:43:40] I'd love to see – I mean, I don't know what our tax – but you know the numbers. [00:43:43] I'd like to put them at the high end because I think they deserve it, and I would like [00:43:48] to keep quality people here, you know, and those guys are all quality, and you know, [00:43:54] you pay somebody good, and they stay. [00:43:56] We don't lose them. [00:43:58] So anyway, as a citizen, I can tell you I like it, and I'm in favor of definitely [00:44:04] giving them what they deserve, so. [00:44:07] Thank you, Mr. Cain. [00:44:08] Anyone else? [00:44:10] Seeing no one else come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:44:12] Move for approval. [00:44:13] Second. [00:44:14] To the maker. [00:44:15] I agree with both of you, and this is – I don't – I didn't – I don't think [00:44:19] I realized that we were underpaying our staff, and we had 18 vacancies. [00:44:22] That's my fault for not being more engaged, but I've – we just did a wastewater management [00:44:29] tour, the mayor and I, and Chopper, and Ms. Manns, and Mr. Rivera, and our staff, like [00:44:38] Mr. Cain said, with Public Works, not just at the facility, but just across the board, [00:44:42] it starts at the top. [00:44:43] Mr. Rivera is an incredible, incredible leader, and we would – the city would be lost without [00:44:48] him, in my opinion. [00:44:49] He does a phenomenal job, never loses his cool, he's so even-keeled, it just amazes [00:44:54] me when I see him under stressful conditions. [00:44:57] And we have so many employees that save the city money. [00:45:00] because they're literally jacks of all trades. [00:45:01] They do things that a lot of other cities [00:45:03] would have to hire out, but they're like, [00:45:05] no, I'm a carpenter, I can fix that. [00:45:07] You know, a great example is the bridge lighting. [00:45:09] You know, instead of paying a company probably [00:45:12] over $10,000, I would imagine, [00:45:14] to have those lights installed, [00:45:15] our public works department built a barge, [00:45:17] which they took great pride in, [00:45:19] and installed the lights themselves, [00:45:21] and saved us a ton of money by doing so, [00:45:22] and they look phenomenal. [00:45:23] That's just one example, but it's a great department. [00:45:26] I'm very sad to hear that we have 18 vacancies currently, [00:45:28] but yes, definitely start paying them [00:45:30] what they're worth, for sure. [00:45:31] I didn't realize, I don't think, that we weren't. [00:45:36] Chopper? [00:45:37] Yeah, in fact, the last number I heard was 15, [00:45:40] so 15 to 18, you know, that's just phenomenal. [00:45:43] I'm just, you know, kind of upset. [00:45:46] I, you know, it's kind of, I'd like to help them out [00:45:49] as much as I can, and if it's only gonna cost the, [00:45:52] you know, the budget $45,000, I'm surprised it's only that. [00:45:57] Thank you, to the second, second, go ahead. [00:46:00] Just a matter of clarification, [00:46:01] that is the 45,000 relates only to the general fund budget? [00:46:07] Right, yeah, right, I understand that. [00:46:08] Okay. [00:46:09] Mr. Murphy? [00:46:10] Any business owner, especially, [00:46:12] knows that if you want good people, [00:46:14] and you want to retain those people, [00:46:15] you have to at least be competitive, [00:46:16] because, you know, people may love working for you, [00:46:19] they may love the city, [00:46:20] but they have to do what's best for them [00:46:22] and their families, too, so we have to keep that in mind, [00:46:25] and we definitely need to make sure [00:46:27] that we're being competitive [00:46:28] so we can retain these good people. [00:46:31] Mr. Allman? [00:46:33] Oh, I'm just waiting for my $300. [00:46:39] Before taxes. [00:46:41] Yeah, before taxes. [00:46:43] Anything to do a study on that? [00:46:46] Just saying, for the next poor guy. [00:46:51] There's no further discussion, all those in favor, [00:46:53] please signify by saying aye. [00:46:56] Opposed, like sign. [00:46:57] Motion passes. [00:46:59] Ms. Manns, request to purchase
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Request to Purchase Stormwater Utility 6" Portable Pump
approvedCouncil approved the purchase of a 6-inch portable stormwater pump and accessories for $53,778 via the Florida Sheriff's Association contract. The pump provides reliability during large rain events and can also serve as a bypass in the sewer collections division if a lift station loses power.
- motion:Approve the purchase of a 6-inch portable stormwater pump and accessories for $53,778 under the Florida Sheriff's Association contract. (passed)
Florida Sheriff's AssociationMurphyRiveraUllmanFlorida Sheriff's Association contract bidStormwater Utility 6-inch Portable Pump purchase▶ Jump to 47:00 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:47:00] a stormwater utility six-inch portable pump. [00:47:03] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, [00:47:05] Mr. Rivera is recommending through me [00:47:08] that we approve the purchase [00:47:11] of a six-inch portable stormwater pump and accessories [00:47:16] at a cost of $53,778. [00:47:22] The contract pricing is in accordance [00:47:25] with the Florida Sheriff's Association contract bid. [00:47:29] This is not to replace an existing pump [00:47:32] because typically during stormwater events [00:47:35] we rent the equipment. [00:47:39] This, though, would prevent us [00:47:42] from not being able to obtain a pump in large rain events [00:47:48] and also, excuse me, to improve our reliability. [00:47:58] And we are recommending approval of the purchase, [00:48:02] Mr. Rivera, is there anything else [00:48:03] to add to this agenda item? [00:48:05] The only thing that I would add [00:48:06] is that we can also use it [00:48:07] in the sewer collections division. [00:48:09] If the main power source goes out in a lift station, [00:48:13] we can also bring this pump in [00:48:14] and use it as a bypass setup. [00:48:19] Thank you. [00:48:20] Open it up for public comment. [00:48:23] Seeing no one come forward to bring it back to Council, [00:48:25] move for approval. [00:48:26] Second. [00:48:27] To the maker. [00:48:28] No, back up any time. [00:48:30] To the second. [00:48:31] No comments. [00:48:32] Mr. Murphy? [00:48:33] Yeah, no, any time we can have redundancy [00:48:36] and backups for stuff we need [00:48:38] in light of things that have happened lately, [00:48:41] that's what we need to do. [00:48:43] Mr. Ullman? [00:48:44] Second. [00:48:45] And I'm presuming that the bilge pump [00:48:47] like the Deputy Mayor has on his boat [00:48:49] is just not going to cut it, [00:48:50] so we do need to spend for a really industrial size pump [00:48:57] for these type situations. [00:49:01] So that being said, all those in favor, [00:49:02] please signify by saying aye. [00:49:04] Aye. [00:49:05] Opposed, like sign. [00:49:06] Motion passes. [00:49:08] Next, contract extension with American Traffic Solutions.
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Three Year Contract Extension with American Traffic Solutions dba Verra Mobility for the City's Intersection Safety Program
approvedCouncil approved a three-year contract extension with American Traffic Solutions dba Verra Mobility for the City's Intersection Safety Program (red light cameras), reducing the monthly fee per camera from $4,250 to $4,000 for an aggregate savings of $45,000 over the life of the amendment. Discussion included concerns about rolling right turns on red and a request for staff to inquire with FDOT about potentially adding a dedicated right-turn signal at the Main Street intersection.
- motion:Motion to approve a three-year contract extension with American Traffic Solutions dba Verra Mobility for the Intersection Safety Program at a reduced monthly fee of $4,000 per camera. (passed)
- direction:Council directed Mr. Rivera to contact FDOT to inquire about adding a dedicated right-turn signal/light at the Main Street intersection. (none)
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[00:49:11] Ms. Manns? [00:49:12] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:49:14] The agenda item is a request to enter [00:49:18] into a three-year contract with American Traffic Solutions [00:49:23] doing business as Vera Mobility. [00:49:26] A year ago, we entered into a third amendment [00:49:32] on our contract. [00:49:33] It was a one-year contract at the time. [00:49:36] The reason that we only felt comfortable with a one-year [00:49:40] was based on the fact that it was a very well-discussed [00:49:48] topic in the state legislature. [00:49:51] In its most recent session, [00:49:52] it wasn't even introduced as a topic. [00:49:55] We have had in place a program [00:50:00] for the intersection safety since 2010. [00:50:05] In 2015, we reduced the number of cameras from 10 to five. [00:50:15] The recommendation before you this evening [00:50:18] is to enter into a three-year agreement [00:50:22] and the price of the monthly fee associated [00:50:27] with the cameras would be reduced from $4,250 to 4,000, [00:50:33] which aggregates into a savings [00:50:37] in the amount of $45,000 over the life of the amendment [00:50:44] if you determine it to be appropriate. [00:50:48] Lieutenant Latona is prepared to respond [00:50:52] to any questions that you might have [00:50:56] in respect to the effectiveness of the program, [00:50:59] but I can tell you we haven't had a fatality. [00:51:02] We haven't had a rear-end accident [00:51:05] and the rate of recidivism, help me out, Tim. [00:51:09] Recidivism. [00:51:09] Thank you, is less than 4% on ticket violators. [00:51:15] Sometimes people will get a second ticket [00:51:18] at the same intersection, but it's very rare, [00:51:21] in fact, less than 1% that will actually get a ticket [00:51:24] at the same location a third time. [00:51:27] With that being said, Mr. Mayor, [00:51:30] we are recommending that you consider approval [00:51:32] of the program for a three-year term. [00:51:35] Thank you. [00:51:36] Open it up for public comment. [00:51:39] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:51:42] I move for approval. [00:51:43] Second. [00:51:44] To the Mayor, Kerr. [00:51:45] Yeah, a couple things. [00:51:47] When the guy talked to us before, [00:51:48] he said that there was no instance [00:51:54] where we lost lives at these intersections, [00:51:57] but he could not determine whether somebody [00:51:59] had rear-ended somebody or not. [00:52:01] And so that's kind of tough, [00:52:03] whether the person was gonna stop anyhow, [00:52:05] whether it was a yellow light, [00:52:07] a lot of that we can't determine, [00:52:09] but definitely the deaths is a factor [00:52:13] and that's one of the reasons, [00:52:14] or the main reason that I support this. [00:52:17] One other thing is that I get asked a lot [00:52:22] about why do we have these cameras [00:52:24] and I have never been asked by someone [00:52:27] that didn't actually have a ticket [00:52:29] or have a relative that had a ticket [00:52:31] or a boyfriend or a girlfriend that had a ticket. [00:52:34] So the silent majority isn't speaking here, [00:52:36] but the silent majority is living their lives [00:52:38] because of these cameras. [00:52:40] Thank you. [00:52:41] To the second. [00:52:42] Yeah, I mean, I have to admit, [00:52:44] and I'm sure there's anyone out there [00:52:46] that's saying the same thing, [00:52:47] that they can't stand those red light cameras, [00:52:49] but you can't argue that they do help. [00:52:51] I can tell you that I've gotten a ticket once, [00:52:54] I got a ticket twice, and never again. [00:52:58] I make sure I stop now and there's not even no hesitation, [00:53:01] no yellow, it starts to turn yellow, I'm stopping, [00:53:05] so I know it works for other people. [00:53:07] How do you know it starts to turn yellow? [00:53:10] If I sense it, I'm slowing down. [00:53:12] Because they're pricey, but they do, [00:53:14] but it does work, so you can't argue with that. [00:53:17] Mr. Ullman. [00:53:18] Yeah, well, I'm probably the odd man out on this discussion, [00:53:21] but I think that two things that I have heard recently [00:53:25] that may be coming down the pipe. [00:53:28] One has been that as much as the life savings [00:53:33] is always good, whether it's a fire truck [00:53:35] or a stoplight camera, [00:53:38] there's always someone whose life can be saved, [00:53:41] and that's a great thing. [00:53:43] But a lot of the complaining comes [00:53:46] not from the ones that just blow through the red lights, [00:53:49] but from the little rolling rights. [00:53:51] And I know the city has made adjustments [00:53:52] so that is to allow for it not to be [00:53:58] identified as a speed trap or a money grab. [00:54:02] The two things that troubled me is the amount of money [00:54:05] that leaves the city's pockets, city residents' pockets [00:54:08] for the amount of the ticket. [00:54:11] And one of the possible solutions has been suggested [00:54:14] at Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council [00:54:16] from Department of Transportation Watch Group [00:54:21] or maybe a member of it has been that [00:54:25] when someone's nose just barely pokes into the intersection [00:54:30] and the other light hasn't turned green yet, [00:54:34] there has been some suggestion that the timing [00:54:38] is able to be identified, but that there are these, [00:54:41] you know, if you were stopped in the old days, [00:54:43] you would get a warning and then you would get a ticket, [00:54:47] you know, if they came back. [00:54:49] The suggestion has been for a reduced rate, [00:54:52] charging somebody $175 or whatever, [00:54:55] the 160 or whatever it is now, [00:54:56] for rolling through a red light when you have it. [00:55:00] And it's the main street is the one light [00:55:02] that really was a big producer. [00:55:05] And so it was not the story of who life was saved [00:55:09] because they didn't blow through a red light [00:55:10] and T-bone somebody, [00:55:12] but who's someone who saw the left turn lane [00:55:15] in front of them with the stream of barricaded cars [00:55:18] making sure they knew completely they were safe, [00:55:21] no safety issues, but didn't stop all the way. [00:55:25] Nice that you've been trained, [00:55:26] but you know, all of us need to be reminded. [00:55:31] Maybe one solution is going to be [00:55:33] that there will be a reduced ticket [00:55:35] for what can be identified as a minor infraction [00:55:39] instead of a major infraction [00:55:41] because that information is all there. [00:55:43] Whether that happens, it won't be us, [00:55:45] but that may be something coming down the pipe. [00:55:48] The other thing I would like to request [00:55:51] is that we look at the main street intersection. [00:55:54] It has those little things that pop up [00:55:57] that you can hit and they go down [00:55:59] to keep you from going over to the right. [00:56:01] There's like, you have to go out into the intersection [00:56:04] to make a right. [00:56:05] And I'm not sure if that's because [00:56:06] there's a business right on the corner [00:56:08] or whatever the reason is, [00:56:11] but if you go out main street [00:56:12] and you see all of those reflectors [00:56:16] and we have a full-blown right lane [00:56:19] which is not in the highway, [00:56:22] it seems to me that we have enough right of way [00:56:24] we could replicate what the county has done on Ridge Road. [00:56:27] Ridge Road going into Little Road [00:56:30] has certainly as much, has more traffic [00:56:34] probably in both corridors than we have out there. [00:56:37] So I, you know, I'm gonna vote against this [00:56:41] because of that, but it doesn't break my heart here [00:56:45] to see that this continues. [00:56:47] But I would ask that particularly from MPO, [00:56:51] maybe the deputy mayor could inquire [00:56:54] as to whether or not our intersection [00:56:57] would qualify for an actual light [00:57:00] in that right side turn right lane [00:57:02] that would be green at the appropriate time [00:57:04] when it is okay to turn right. [00:57:06] And I think people are turning right [00:57:08] when they know it's okay to turn right and safe [00:57:10] and they're getting hit with tickets. [00:57:12] And so for that reason, I'm gonna vote no. [00:57:15] Thank you for letting me. [00:57:17] Have you ever been to a magistrate hearing [00:57:19] and watched the violators you have? [00:57:21] Yeah. [00:57:22] Okay, yeah. [00:57:23] My question to you is these violations, [00:57:25] do they go to the DMV and go on someone's driving record? [00:57:29] Initially they're issued a notice [00:57:30] and then it will, if they do not answer [00:57:35] then it will go to a uniform traffic citation, [00:57:37] but they will not get points. [00:57:39] Right, so 175 bucks sounds like a lot of money [00:57:42] for a rolling red light, but we're talking US 19 here. [00:57:45] I support it. [00:57:46] I agree with Councilman Davis. [00:57:48] I have my best friends complaining to me about it, [00:57:50] family members that have gotten red lights [00:57:52] by ticket violations, but I've never heard [00:57:55] from someone that's never gotten a ticket. [00:57:56] And based on the numbers, it's working in my opinion. [00:58:01] And $175 ticket, even if it's just a rolling red light, [00:58:06] I can tell you it's a lot less money [00:58:07] than it going on your record [00:58:08] and your insurance company finding out about it [00:58:10] and having a moving violation over the next three years. [00:58:13] Because unless you have accident forgiveness [00:58:15] or you've been in the company for a long time, [00:58:17] even one violation can increase your coverage [00:58:19] when they run your reports the following year. [00:58:21] I see it on a daily basis. [00:58:23] So I think they work. [00:58:25] I agree a little bit with Councilman Altman [00:58:27] about the rolling red lights, but once again, it's US 19. [00:58:30] I mean, in my opinion, you need to come to a full stop there [00:58:33] and there is a turn lane that you can kind of creep out [00:58:36] into without infringing on those three lanes of traffic [00:58:42] heading north there, but DOT just designed this, [00:58:45] what, three years ago? [00:58:46] They redid all our intersections. [00:58:48] So for me to go back and say, hey, can you guys reassess it? [00:58:51] I don't think they're gonna do too much, [00:58:53] but it's just my opinion. [00:58:55] I think they work, I'm in favor of it, [00:58:56] and the numbers drop every year. [00:58:59] May I follow up, Mr. Mayor, on that comment? [00:59:03] I know that there was a lot of lobbying, [00:59:08] for lack of a better word, going way back [00:59:10] to when there was the median, for example, [00:59:15] as you go out, allowing turns [00:59:17] from what was the drugstore there. [00:59:20] There was a lot of lobbying for a crossover there, [00:59:22] and I'm gonna suggest that the intersection [00:59:26] was designed that way in order to accommodate [00:59:29] some of the businesses, but I still believe [00:59:32] that the amount of traffic that's gonna continue [00:59:34] to flow out of here, particularly when [00:59:36] the Suncoast Parkway gets done, [00:59:38] is gonna require us to be able to efficiently move [00:59:40] as much traffic as we can out of Main Street, [00:59:44] not to mention the new development, [00:59:46] the other things going on. [00:59:47] So to the degree that it doesn't aggravate them, [00:59:50] I'd be curious to see if we had the actual ability [00:59:53] or if it would have otherwise pre-qualified for that. [00:59:55] It doesn't aggravate me, I just don't agree with you. [00:59:57] No, not you, not you. [00:59:58] I'm just saying that it doesn't aggravate me. [01:00:00] to DOT. You didn't want to approach them because? I don't want to approach them with something [01:00:04] I don't agree with, so. I mean, if you want to call DOT, no offense, you have the option [01:00:09] to do so, but I'm an MPO board member, but I don't agree with your suggestion on that [01:00:15] intersection, so I'm not going to go as an MPO board member and talk to DOT at a meeting [01:00:20] and ask them to do something I don't agree with. Okay, well, perhaps we can have a discussion [01:00:24] about it and whatever it gets to them will be from the collegial board that we're on. [01:00:30] Can I make one comment? Sure. Just in terms of the right turns on red, one thing you ought [01:00:36] to know is that state law prohibits a right turn on red without a full stop, so if a police [01:00:43] officer sees you conducting a right turn on red without making a full stop, then you are [01:00:50] subject to a uniform traffic citation, which carries with it points and all the penalties [01:00:55] that go with that. The red light camera statute specifically allows for what they call a careful [01:01:01] and prudent right turn on red without a full stop, and if you meet that test or that definition, [01:01:10] then you only get the red light camera infraction, which as Lieutenant Latona said, does not [01:01:16] impose points on your license. It's not a citation. It's a civil citation. It's not [01:01:22] a criminal citation or a traffic citation. So that is the difference, and that's one [01:01:26] of the fundamental differences. The amount of the fine is set by statute. We don't have [01:01:30] any control over the amount of the fine. The only thing the city can control is the amount [01:01:34] of the court costs that are imposed if someone challenges the citation. And Counsel, I didn't [01:01:42] mean to get testy. It's a little dear to my heart. My wife was at a stop sign with my kids [01:01:46] in the car, came to a full stop. Someone came behind her, was thinking she was going [01:01:50] to roll through it, rear-ended her. They didn't get hurt. Pulls over in the parking lot. He [01:01:55] gets out of the car, starts yelling at her in front of my kids and cussing at her for [01:01:58] coming to a full stop. So I'm sorry, but I think it's important. I want to follow up [01:02:04] and say that what I was advocating was that we could even say no right turn on red, but [01:02:12] unless there's a light at these other intersections, which is a green right turn light. And I [01:02:18] think there's a time sequence at which point it might be safe. And it's also a little difficult [01:02:23] at the intersection when I go out there trying to even know when I'm stopping, how I'm making [01:02:28] that turn, because it's just not drawn out really properly the way I see it. But nevertheless, [01:02:34] time will tell. [01:02:35] Mr. Rivera, do you have any thoughts on how that would work? You work with DOT more than we do, so. [01:02:41] I have contacts with them. I can talk with them. They've been very amenable and they've [01:02:45] given us feedback every time that we've inquired with them. And I can ask them about what... [01:02:50] Why don't you reach out to them? [01:02:52] Thank you. Thank you, Deputy Mayor, because I just want their advice. I'm not trying to [01:02:56] design the intersection myself as much as I like to, you know, design things. But, you [01:03:02] know, I respect the professional opinion. I'd be interested to hear what they have to say. [01:03:06] As probably the only member sitting up here who has personally been hit by a red light [01:03:11] runner, I'm all in favor of these cameras. I just wish there had been a camera at the [01:03:18] intersection I got hit at, because it would have caught the person that hit me and kept [01:03:23] on going. [01:03:25] Well, you've talked me into voting for it now, Mr. Mayor, so I can be part of the game. [01:03:30] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye.
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Three Minute Report: Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation gave its three-minute report, highlighting activities organized around the department's four pillars (environment, health, community, economic impact). A local business owner praised the concert series, and councilmembers commended staff for the movies in the park, concert series, and employee luncheon.
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[01:03:34] Aye. [01:03:35] Opposed, like, sign. Motion passes. [01:03:38] Next, we have a three-minute report from Parks and Rec. [01:03:42] Thank you. There's going to be a video to run, but our department utilizes four pillars [01:03:47] and they're there in front of you. And we use these pillars to connect people to Parks [01:03:51] for Life and their environment, health, community, and economic impact. And so the pictures will [01:03:57] run through a brief overview of our activities since our last report. [01:04:27] Thank you. [01:04:57] Thank you. [01:05:27] Thank you. [01:05:57] Thank you. [01:06:27] Thank you. [01:06:57] Thank you. [01:07:28] Thank you. [01:07:32] Thank you. [01:07:52] The free concert series has really been a help to us for dinner time, so I think it's [01:07:57] great. [01:07:58] Hi, I'm Brian with Cody River Brewing Company. I'd like to thank the city council for the [01:08:03] concert series in the park and let you all know that we do see an influx of customers [01:08:08] before and after the concert, so please continue it, and we'd really appreciate it because [01:08:13] it's an awesome thing. Thank you. [01:08:17] And as I indicated, that's just a brief overview of some of the activities, just so I'll [01:08:21] entertain any questions you may have. Thank you. [01:08:24] Questions, anyone? [01:08:27] Just a comment, Lane. You're doing a great job, and I can't tell you the amount of [01:08:32] positive feedback I get regarding the movies in the park and the concert series that you [01:08:37] put together. It's, you know, everyone talks about having smaller community events, and [01:08:42] to my opinion, that's exactly what those are, and just our residents love it. [01:08:48] Okay, we are now to... [01:08:50] I just would like to add, please take back to your employees, too. It was phenomenal [01:08:54] luncheon you put on for the city employees. [01:08:57] Thank you so much. I will. [01:08:59] We're now to communications and reports. I'm going to kick it off tonight. I had the
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