Council approved a $94,750 Williams Architects task order to finish library renovation construction documents, and made two LDRB (Land Development Review Board) appointments.
19 items on the agenda · 16 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence in honor of first responders and hospital workers.
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[00:01:08] and remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our first responders and the folks keeping our hospitals going. [00:01:16] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 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
Council observed a moment of silence as part of the meeting's opening procedures.
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[00:01:35] Thank you. You may be seated.
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Approval of April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the April 21, 2020 regular meeting.
- motion:Approve the April 21, 2020 regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:01:38] Next item is approval of the April 21st regular meeting minutes. [00:01:46] Second. [00:01:49] Discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:54] Aye. [00:01:55] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes.
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Proclamation - Older Americans Month (By Title Only)
approvedA proclamation declaring May as Older Americans Month was presented by title only, with the City Clerk directed to deliver it appropriately.
- direction:Proclamation for Older Americans Month presented by title only; City Clerk to ensure delivery. (passed)
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[00:02:00] We have a proclamation which is by title only for Older Americans Month, which will be the month of May, [00:02:08] and I would ask the City Clerk to make sure it gets to the right place. [00:02:11] I was curious why you didn't choose that to be read to me. [00:02:15] I was trying to be nice. [00:02:18] And besides, people probably think both of us are about the same age, so we'll leave it at that. [00:02:27] Next, we have a proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week.
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Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week
approvedMayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation recognizing the week of May 3rd as Municipal Clerks Week in the City of New Port Richey, honoring the work of municipal clerks. The proclamation was presented to the City Clerk.
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[00:02:33] Did you want me just to read it here and then hand it to you? [00:02:35] That's fine. [00:02:36] In the interest of social distancing, whereas the Office of the Municipal Clerk, [00:02:41] a time-honored and vital part of the local government, exists throughout the world [00:02:44] and is the oldest among public servants, and whereas the Office of the Municipal Clerk [00:02:49] provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies, [00:02:53] and other governmental agencies, whereas municipal clerks have pledged to be ever mindful [00:02:58] of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all, [00:03:02] and whereas the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions [00:03:06] of local government and community, whereas municipal clerks continually strive [00:03:11] to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk [00:03:15] through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and the annual meetings [00:03:20] of their state, county, and international professional associations, [00:03:25] and whereas Municipal Clerks Week is sponsored each year by the International Institute [00:03:29] of Municipal Clerks, a professional association of city, town, and county clerks [00:03:34] throughout the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries, [00:03:38] and whereas the City of New Port Richey deems it appropriate to recognize the accomplishments [00:03:42] of the Office of the Municipal Clerk, now therefore I, Rob Marlow, [00:03:46] Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim the week of May 3rd tonight [00:03:50] as Municipal Clerks Week in the City of New Port Richey and further extend appreciation [00:03:55] to our Municipal Clerk and to all the Municipal Clerks for the vital service they perform [00:04:00] and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. [00:04:04] And I will give that to our City Clerk. [00:04:10] And happy belated birthday to our City Clerk. [00:04:12] Thank you. [00:04:14] I didn't think women celebrated birthdays. [00:04:17] At a certain point they don't, I think. [00:04:20] I also think I got the chair that doesn't have wheels that roll. [00:04:25] Wheels. [00:04:26] Yeah. [00:04:28] Next item is Vox Pop.
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- 7Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 4:30
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Police Pension Board Minutes - February 2020
on consentFrank Starkey was presented as a candidate interested in serving on the Land Development Review Board. (Note: transcript excerpt is labeled as Police Pension Board Minutes but content concerns a board appointment.)
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[00:20:20] Next, a board appointment. [00:20:21] Frank Starkey to the Land Development Review Board. [00:20:23] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:20:25] Mr. Frank Starkey has indicated interest in serving on the Land Development Review Board.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
on consentFrank Starkey was put forward for appointment to the Land Development Review Board, having indicated interest in serving.
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[00:20:20] Next, a board appointment. [00:20:21] Frank Starkey to the Land Development Review Board. [00:20:23] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:20:25] Mr. Frank Starkey has indicated interest in serving on the Land Development Review Board.
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Board Appointment: Frank Starkey, Land Development Review Board
approvedCouncil appointed Frank Starkey as first alternate to the Land Development Review Board for a three-year term ending May 5, 2023. Starkey currently serves on the Historic Preservation Board.
- motion:Motion to appoint Frank Starkey as first alternate to the Land Development Review Board for a term through May 5, 2023. (passed)
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[00:20:32] He currently serves as a member of our Historic Preservation Board and is well qualified to [00:20:40] serve on the Land Development Review Board. [00:20:42] The terms of office for that board are for three years. [00:20:46] So if you determine that it's appropriate to appoint him to the position of first alternate [00:20:53] on the Land Development Review Board, his term would span through May 5th of 2023. [00:21:01] Was there somebody else in that position? [00:21:03] It's currently unoccupied. [00:21:04] Okay. [00:21:05] I lost everybody. [00:21:06] I wanted to thank you. [00:21:07] Move approval. [00:21:08] Second. [00:21:09] Anchor? [00:21:10] A term of a first alternate, if at some point he becomes a, if someone drops off the first [00:21:20] alternate and takes that position, is that correct? [00:21:23] So his term is the same whether he's an alternate or else he's a voting member? [00:21:29] That's correct. [00:21:30] Okay. [00:21:31] The second? [00:21:32] Nothing more. [00:21:33] Mr. Murphy? [00:21:34] No, nothing. [00:21:35] Deputy Mayor? [00:21:36] He's definitely qualified, I would say. [00:21:40] And thank you if you're watching. [00:21:41] Yes. [00:21:42] Thank you. [00:21:43] Thank you if you're watching. [00:21:44] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:21:47] Aye. [00:21:48] Opposed, like sign. [00:21:50] Motion passes.
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Board Re-Appointment: Louis Parrillo, Land Development Review Board
approvedCouncil reappointed Louis Parrillo to the Land Development Review Board for a term expiring May 6, 2023. Councilmember Allen requested that future reappointment materials include the length of time members have served on their boards.
- motion:Motion to reappoint Louis Parrillo to the Land Development Review Board for a term ending May 6, 2023. (passed)
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[00:21:51] Next is board reappointment for Louis Perrello. [00:21:54] Mr. Perrello is a current member of the Land Development Review Board, and he has indicated [00:22:01] an interest in continuing to serve. [00:22:05] His term is due to expire on May 6th, therefore, if you determine it's appropriate to reappoint [00:22:12] Mr. Perrello, his term would span until May 6th of 2023. [00:22:20] Move for approval. [00:22:22] Second. [00:22:23] Maker? [00:22:24] Nothing. [00:22:25] Second. [00:22:26] Thank you for serving. [00:22:27] Mr. Allen? [00:22:28] Thank you. [00:22:29] I'm going to revisit a comment from the Vice Mayor, Deputy Mayor. [00:22:37] When we get these reappointments, can we get the length of time and how long they've served [00:22:44] on these boards? [00:22:45] I know there's been an interest in making sure that we keep our pendants fresh and moving [00:22:53] and we give everybody an opportunity. [00:22:56] I have no reason not to object to his appointment. [00:22:59] You're only allowed to be here nine years, so. [00:23:01] Yeah, I mean, this is my third shot at getting to stay here, and I have to step out all the [00:23:07] time. [00:23:08] No, they term us out, right? [00:23:09] Yeah. [00:23:10] Right. [00:23:11] Mr. Mayor, we certainly can provide the additional detail. [00:23:13] That would be wonderful. [00:23:14] Deputy Mayor, anything? [00:23:15] No. [00:23:16] Thank you, Mr. Perrella. [00:23:17] Mr. Perrella, thank you very much if you're watching, and all those in favor, please signify [00:23:21] by saying aye. [00:23:22] Aye. [00:23:23] Opposed? [00:23:24] Like sign. [00:23:25] Motion passes. [00:23:26] Next is the Library Renovation Project Engineering Task Order.
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Library Renovation Project – Engineering Services Task Order
approvedCouncil approved a task order with Williams Architects for $94,750 to complete construction documents, bidding/permit phase, and construction phase services for the library renovation project, advancing the documents from 50% to 100%. Construction is anticipated to begin September 2020 and last about five months, funded by Penny for Pasco sales tax revenue with a USDA loan as the intended project funding source.
- motion:Approve the Engineering Services Task Order with Williams Architects for the library renovation project in the amount of $94,750. (passed)
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[00:23:30] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:23:32] As you know, the city staff has been working with Williams Architects on the proposed library [00:23:42] improvement project. [00:23:44] We've been actually working with them since about mid-18 on the project, which is now [00:23:52] at a stage of 50% construction documents. [00:23:56] The purpose of this agenda item is to hire them for the remaining project tasks, which [00:24:04] include the establishment of construction documents for the project. [00:24:10] So that will take us from 50% to 100% the bidding permit phase, as well as construction [00:24:19] phase services. [00:24:21] The fee that they're requesting for their service is $94,750, which in respect to industry [00:24:33] standards is a fair and appropriate amount. [00:24:37] They've demonstrated themselves to be well qualified. [00:24:41] If the city goes forward with the project, our intended source of funding is a USDA loan. [00:24:51] We would be prepared to bid the job in August. [00:24:55] We would start construction in the month of September 2020. [00:25:01] The duration of the construction period is estimated to be a five-month period of time, [00:25:08] and there would be minimal interruptions to the continuous operations of the library. [00:25:16] There are a couple of points in construction where we do feel we're going to have to close, [00:25:21] but they're very limited. [00:25:23] And we're hopeful that you will approve our recommendation to enter into a task order [00:25:30] with Williams Architects, and the proposed funding source is Penny for Pascoe sales tax revenue. [00:25:41] We do have one public comment. [00:25:44] Dear City Council members, the centennial year of our city library is set to embrace [00:25:48] a new beginning with much-needed library renovations. [00:25:52] As a community hub, updating our library reflects the progressive and positive strides that [00:25:56] our City Council has embarked upon over recent years. [00:26:00] Having reviewed the proposed architectural changes, I ask for your approval on May 5th [00:26:05] of the Engineering Services Task Order. [00:26:07] The vibrancy of our developing downtown will be reflected in the vibrancy of our remodeled library. [00:26:13] Thank you, Bonnie Martin, Library Advisory Board Member and President of the Friends [00:26:16] of the New Port Richey Public Library. [00:26:20] Do we have any other public comments? [00:26:23] If not, we will bring it back to Council. [00:26:28] Thank you. [00:26:29] We have a motion. [00:26:30] Second. [00:26:31] And a second to the maker. [00:26:32] I just said, are we going to lose the parking spots on the north side of the library during [00:26:38] that period? [00:26:39] There actually is not. [00:26:40] Pardon me, I'm sorry. [00:26:41] I didn't mean to interrupt your question. [00:26:43] The building will not be expanded as part of the project. [00:26:50] It, though, will be reoriented to maximize on some building efficiencies. [00:26:55] No, I'm just, are we going to lose those parking spots during this construction? [00:27:01] Absolutely. [00:27:02] Okay, that's what I'm asking. [00:27:03] Yes. [00:27:04] Okay, that's what I'm, you know, not lose them forever just during construction. [00:27:07] Right. [00:27:08] Okay. [00:27:09] Is there consideration then for the handicapped spots there? [00:27:14] Yes, there will be. [00:27:16] Okay. [00:27:17] Thank you. [00:27:18] Mr. Murphy? [00:27:19] Nothing. [00:27:20] Mr. Allman? [00:27:23] Deputy Mayor? [00:27:24] No comments, thank you. [00:27:25] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:27:28] Aye. [00:27:29] Aye. [00:27:30] Aye. [00:27:31] Aye. [00:27:32] Aye. [00:27:33] Aye. [00:27:34] Aye. [00:27:35] Aye. [00:27:36] Aye. [00:27:37] Aye. [00:27:38] Aye. [00:27:39] Aye.
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Resolution No. 2020-10: Expressing the Support for the Fundraising of the Museum Project
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution No. 2020-10 expressing support for Charles Zeider's fundraising efforts to establish an anthropology, paleontology, and science museum within New Port Richey city limits. The resolution commits no city funds; it only endorses the fundraising of approximately $3 million for two years of operation. Discussion touched on the possibility of using the Schwetman building as a location, though the school district reportedly plans to sell the property.
Ord. Resolution No. 2020-10
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution No. 2020-10 expressing support for the fundraising of the proposed museum project. (passed)
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[00:27:40] Aye. [00:27:41] Aye. [00:27:42] Aye. [00:27:43] Aye. [00:27:44] Aye. [00:27:45] Aye. [00:27:46] Aye. [00:27:47] Aye. [00:27:48] Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, as I'm sure you'll recall, Mr. Charles Zeider represented [00:27:57] himself to you on March 3rd of 2020, the purpose of which was to discuss the establishment [00:28:06] of a museum within the city limits. [00:28:10] Specifically, he was interested in an anthropology, paleontology, and science museum, and at the [00:28:20] conclusion of some discussion, a motion was made by you that the city draft a resolution [00:28:29] supporting the proposed project, which in its conclusion would include the establishment [00:28:39] of a 14,000-square-foot building to house an existing collection that Mr. Zeider is [00:28:47] responsible for, he has, and I passed along to you, prepared a proposed budget today earlier. [00:28:57] I did also receive a strategic plan, which I plan to pass along to you later this week, [00:29:06] but in short, the resolution indicates support in their fundraising efforts in regard to [00:29:14] the establishment of the museum, which it looks as though their ask is about $3 million [00:29:24] for two years of operation. [00:29:30] Do we have any comments or input from anybody? [00:29:35] I did not receive anything. [00:29:37] I did have a brief telephone conversation with the head of our cultural affairs committee [00:29:42] who seemed to be under the impression that they might be able to wrangle the lease of [00:29:49] the Swetman building for a dollar a year or something like that as a possible location. [00:29:56] So, I don't know. [00:29:59] And then the chairman... [00:30:00] Very optimistic. [00:30:01] Well, he may be, but... [00:30:04] And that may be the case, [00:30:06] but I don't know any other specifics in respect to the size of that building. [00:30:11] I do know from a conversation [00:30:14] with a [00:30:15] representative of the school district that it's their plan to sell the [00:30:19] property [00:30:20] and it has been appraised for the purposes of doing so. [00:30:25] Very good. Do you have a price on that appraisal? [00:30:27] I don't recall specifically, no. That's the building and the property behind it? [00:30:31] Yes, it is. [00:30:33] Mr. Zidar left me a voicemail [00:30:37] while I was coming to the meeting today. [00:30:38] This evening I haven't called him back, but I listened to the voicemail. [00:30:42] It sounded like he's been in contact with some people from the school board and the [00:30:45] county commission, and he asked if I would be [00:30:48] interested in having a conference, [00:30:51] like a Zoom meeting, [00:30:55] with a member from the school board, a county commission, himself, and I'm not sure who else. [00:30:59] I'll call him back tomorrow, but he was very excited [00:31:01] based on a conversation he had with either [00:31:04] a county commissioner or someone from the school board regarding the Schwetman building. [00:31:09] But, like Ms. Mann said, I was under the impression the school board was looking to sell the property, [00:31:13] so we'll have to just get more information. [00:31:15] Given that it's prime waterfront, that's... [00:31:19] Great opportunities there. [00:31:21] Okay. [00:31:23] So this is just supporting that the proposal is not putting any money out there? [00:31:28] Correct. [00:31:30] Correct me if I'm wrong, it's just a resolution saying, yes, we would support [00:31:34] a museum in our city limits, but we're not financing it by any means. [00:31:37] I want to say that out loud for everybody listening. [00:31:39] Yeah, and the strongest thing that's in there is we expressly [00:31:45] express our support for their fundraising necessary to support the proposed project, period. [00:31:50] We're not committing money to this deal? [00:31:55] Not at this point, anyhow. [00:31:58] Entertain a motion? [00:31:59] Move for approval. [00:32:00] Second. [00:32:01] The maker? [00:32:02] Nothing further, thank you. [00:32:03] Second. [00:32:04] Mr. Allman? [00:32:06] Interested to hear any reports as to the progress on finding a location. [00:32:13] I also just want to say for the record that the concept of like a wraparound of a parking [00:32:22] garage or something might actually be a feasible alternative if there's a heavy price tag to [00:32:28] pay for that. [00:32:30] And this is available funding through the tourism funds, and I know we haven't been [00:32:38] hopeful that they would ever shoot any money this way, but at some point, you know... [00:32:43] Once it gets to city limits, then it's tough to get the money. [00:32:46] Yeah, I know. [00:32:47] We had a hands-on science museum that was well-supported by fundraising, local community, [00:32:55] and wanted to move it out of the city limits. [00:32:58] So one day, the other 50,000 people who believe they live in the city of New Port Richey might [00:33:05] join us in showing that we're a little more clout than they may consider. [00:33:13] I'll be happy to rally that crowd one day if it needs to be done. [00:33:16] Do you have any influence on which county commissioners are involved? [00:33:19] Mr. Murphy, anything? [00:33:20] I was looking forward to seeing the progress moving forward. [00:33:25] Anything else? [00:33:26] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:33:29] Aye. [00:33:30] Opposed, like sign. [00:33:32] Motion passes. [00:33:33] Next is the Sims Park Sculpture Walk proposal.
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Sims Park Sculpture Walk Proposal
deniedCouncil considered a Cultural Affairs Committee proposal for a Sims Park sculpture walk featuring eight abstract sculptures by deceased local artist Mark DeWayle for an 18-month rotation, with $7,000 in stipend/fees to his widow plus Public Art Fund money for bases. Council expressed concerns about the abstract style not fitting Sims Park/Orange Lake, public safety, and durability, and voted 4-1 to deny the recommendation.
- motion:Motion to deny the Cultural Affairs Committee's recommendation for the Sims Park sculpture walk proposal featuring Mark DeWayle's artwork. (passed)4–1
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[00:33:37] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:33:41] Last year, the Cultural Affairs Committee launched a contest to support a sculpture [00:33:51] walk project, which is a common project for cities, and it is aimed at creating a museum [00:34:01] by displaying quality sculptures in public spaces. [00:34:07] In their instance of the program, they were interested in establishing eight sculptures [00:34:18] throughout Sims Park and Orange Lake, and they wanted to do it on a rotating schedule. [00:34:25] Originally, they had proposed a 12-month schedule. [00:34:30] Unfortunately, though, they didn't have good interest or a good response to their requests [00:34:37] for proposals, and so they have, or they are recommending to you this evening to consider [00:34:49] the art of a sculptor, Mark DeWayle, who passed away in 2018 for an 18-month period of time. [00:35:00] They are recommending to you to consider assigning Mr. DeWayle's widow a $7,000 appropriation [00:35:14] in prize money and fees, as well as an appropriation from the Public Art Fund, which would be used [00:35:24] to establish the bases that would house the sculptures. [00:35:32] Included in your communication from Mr. Bornfleck is a copy of the sculpture exhibit application, [00:35:41] which outlines the project, as well as a depiction of the eight pieces of art that [00:35:51] are proposed for display in the city, and with that, Mr. Mayor, we're interested in [00:36:03] your input related to the proposed project. [00:36:07] Do we have any public comment? [00:36:11] Is there any chance that this art can be displayed on our screen so that people at home can see it? [00:36:18] I was going to ask the same thing. [00:36:20] I don't know that. [00:36:21] Brian, help me out, please. [00:36:27] It would be nice if the folks watching at home can see exactly what we're discussing. [00:36:33] It sounds as if we'll be able to do that, and Nathan is working on that. [00:36:39] I'm concerned that it will be of poor quality, though, because the pictures that they provided [00:36:44] were very small. [00:36:45] Well, Lisa gives some idea. [00:36:47] But it will give an idea of what they look like, their abstract art, and they're varied [00:36:59] in terms of their style and their size. [00:37:03] Just a question. [00:37:05] When they started this whole project, weren't they originally looking for possibly four [00:37:10] or five or eight different artists, different sculpturists? [00:37:15] I believe that they were, yes. [00:37:17] So at this point, we're going to choose one artist, and he's passed, and there's... [00:37:24] That is the recommendation of the Cultural Affairs Committee, yes. [00:37:28] Let me see if I can weigh in. [00:37:31] This artist was, for many years, a city resident, and he was on the river across from Lafayette [00:37:38] on River Road, where he worked outside with the steel. [00:37:41] And I had occasions to meet him and to understand that he had some international mojo, I guess. [00:37:50] So I would agree with your point that we want to show and display a variety of artists. [00:37:59] I went to the Cultural Affairs Board meeting, and that's kind of what... [00:38:02] What they asked for. [00:38:03] Yeah, so they're presented, yeah. [00:38:05] So even if they didn't get the responses that they were looking for, I would just say, from [00:38:10] a standpoint of a guy who lived here, who was an artist, who of some notoriety, this [00:38:17] might, I don't know, what do you call it, prime the pump to where it's headed. [00:38:25] But I think his work is worth putting up, in my own opinion. [00:38:31] Deputy Mayor? [00:38:32] I would respectfully disagree. [00:38:35] I am by no means an art connoisseur. [00:38:37] I'm not opposed to art and culture in our downtown, but this form of abstract art does [00:38:42] not flow, does not jive with Orange Lake and downtown New Port Richey. [00:38:49] When I was hearing ideas of sculptures around Orange Lake and maybe somewhere in and out [00:38:54] of the park, I was myself picturing maybe bronze statues similar to the statues at the [00:39:01] old railroad station in downtown Dunedin, where the young lady and the mom are running [00:39:04] to catch the train. [00:39:05] It kind of ties into our culture here in our city. [00:39:10] I'm going to start with, number one, climbing and balance. [00:39:12] I understand that. [00:39:13] I get the meaning behind it. [00:39:17] The next one I don't get, the really jagged heart. [00:39:22] I want to be a butterfly. [00:39:24] Honestly, I can't even imagine us putting these, nothing, please, I'm not trying to [00:39:29] offend anyone on the Culture Affairs Committee, but I cannot even imagine having these particular [00:39:34] sculptures around Orange Lake and in our park. [00:39:36] It just does not flow. [00:39:38] They're going to stick out like a sore thumb. [00:39:40] Some of them are sharp steel, which could be dangerous to children, in my opinion. [00:39:44] This is just not at all ... I wish they would have got a better response from artists, but [00:39:49] I personally am not going to be supporting this motion by any means. [00:39:55] Nothing against this artist. [00:39:56] It's very cool. [00:39:57] He has very cool abstract art. [00:39:58] It's very cool that he was a city resident, but this just doesn't flow with our memorials [00:40:06] around Orange Lake, depicting memorials for each branch of our military and the brand [00:40:11] new park. [00:40:12] It's just ... I mean, if you put something like this in front of a large bank building [00:40:15] downtown Chicago, maybe, I get that, but it's just ... Sims Park, Orange Lake is not the [00:40:20] place for this type of abstract art, in my opinion. [00:40:24] It's not going to flow. [00:40:25] I'm not in favor of it at all, whatsoever. [00:40:27] One day, I guess it was last week, actually let Debbie know that I had fussed at one of [00:40:37] our younger residents, who was in the process of swinging on that brand new directional [00:40:47] sign at the corner of Main and Grand. [00:40:52] He was moving the top of it by eight or ten inches. [00:40:58] He did not manage to pull it over on himself, but I beeped the horn, rolled down my window, [00:41:03] and yelled at him, if you break it, you buy it. [00:41:07] I could see that young man or one of his associates at the middle school or high school climbing [00:41:19] on one of these things and turning it into rubble in a matter of a few minutes. [00:41:25] I don't think they'd hold up well. [00:41:29] They could well be dangerous to small kids if they lasted long enough to be dangerous [00:41:32] to small kids. [00:41:35] As I confess to Mrs. Manns, I am also no art critic, but these things just leave me flat [00:41:44] cold. [00:41:45] I mean, they really do. [00:41:48] Mr. Murphy? [00:41:49] Yeah, by no means am I an art guy either. [00:41:53] I don't even want to try to claim to know if that's good art or not. [00:42:03] My thinking is, I mean, this is all coming from the Cultural Affairs Committee, their [00:42:07] budget. [00:42:08] That's correct, Mr. Murphy. [00:42:09] Not all of it, pardon me, a portion of it would come from the Public Art Fund, which [00:42:15] is not in their budget, and that would be the cost of establishing the basis to hold [00:42:22] the art. [00:42:23] While we're right there on that topic, how much money do they have in this 7 grand? [00:42:28] Is it 7 grand again? [00:42:30] They do have 7 grand in their budget for... [00:42:34] For the basis? [00:42:37] To pay the artist a stipend. [00:42:39] No, but I'm saying, to build a basis, wasn't that 6 or 7 grand? [00:42:45] The cost to establish the basis was to be paid out of the Public Art Fund. [00:42:49] At this point, the Council has approved spending $4,000 out of the Public Art Fund to establish [00:42:57] the basis. [00:42:58] And how much is in the Public Art Fund? [00:43:01] I think it's $17,000. [00:43:03] Okay, so we're looking, so it's looking almost half of that's going to go just for basis, [00:43:08] which is no art at all. [00:43:10] It's just a base. [00:43:13] My thing is, looking at it, I'm looking at it, okay, we've got to build a basis, so we're [00:43:19] going to spend 10 grand there, and then we're going to pay them to display their art $7,000 [00:43:26] so that they can sell it and make a profit. [00:43:28] I'm just kind of like, it's a good gig, I'd like to get in on that, just seems like we're [00:43:35] putting out a lot of money, and the artist is reaping all the benefit, I mean, yes, we're [00:43:41] getting a cultural aspect and like that, but maybe I just don't know enough about how [00:43:45] the art world works. [00:43:47] But it just seems like we're putting out a lot, and that we're putting it on display for [00:43:52] them so they can sell it and make a profit. [00:43:54] Maybe we could work on like a bronze sculpture, like Gene's hair, and swing in a golf club, [00:43:59] or something like that I could go with in the park and around Orange Park. [00:44:02] Just not sure about that. [00:44:04] Go back to the issue, though, irrelevant of whether it passes or not, but my understanding [00:44:11] is that we simply rent the artwork, that they don't sell it, I mean, they may turn [00:44:16] around and sell it afterwards, but that we effectively rent it from day one until day [00:44:19] end, it's there, nobody's selling it, they're not putting it up for sale, is my understanding. [00:44:26] That's the way most cities do when they do public art, they'll just rent some artist's [00:44:32] work and then it's collected. [00:44:33] I think it was Fort Myers or some other place that said, after a year, they decided to buy [00:44:39] it. [00:44:40] We took a tour at Fort Myers, but I don't think it's for sale on its basis there. [00:44:49] Well, it's there, they're saying. [00:44:51] Just to make sure I understand it, because if we come up and do it again, that wouldn't [00:44:57] be the intention, I wouldn't think. [00:45:00] Thank you. Am I correct? Does it stay? [00:45:03] I'm not certain, because they do indicate a price by each of the sculptures, so I'm not certain. [00:45:09] I think she's got it for sale now, so they're probably showing us the selling, the value, or what they're trying to sell it for, [00:45:18] or something like that, with a house that's for sale. [00:45:20] But I don't think that the cities would get into the business of putting for-sale art out. [00:45:27] Businesses can do that, but I wouldn't do it. [00:45:31] Yeah, we'd rent it for the time being, give it exposure in the park, and then after it was over, then they could sell it. [00:45:38] Well, there's 15,000, roughly 15,000 people in New Port Richey, so there's 15,000 different ideas of what art is. [00:45:47] So for any one of us to step up and say we know what's going on, I don't think any of us do. [00:45:54] Some may venture more into art and have more knowledgeable, but their opinion of art and my opinion of art are still two different things. [00:46:03] But where I'm really stuck is public safety and looking at these pieces of art. [00:46:08] I mean, we go ahead and sign a contract for 18 months. [00:46:12] Within a month, we've got fences around them because we're trying to protect the public, and that's where my real concern is. [00:46:20] You'd have fences around them not only to protect the public, but to protect these, because I don't see these surviving six months in a row. [00:46:28] And of course, what's the contract say if they're damaged? [00:46:32] And I agree with you. I'm not an art critic, nor are you. [00:46:35] Everyone has their interpretation of what good art is. [00:46:38] Someone might look at this microphone and make a bronze sculpture out of that and say, you know, this means this, this, this, and this. [00:46:45] But I can tell you that in my opinion, once again, this form of abstract art just doesn't flow in Sims Park, period, whether it's a safety concern or not. [00:46:53] So I'm not trying to say I'm an art critic. [00:46:55] I am concerned with the safety, but even more so for me, it just doesn't flow. [00:46:59] It just sticks out like a sore thumb in Sims Park, and it's not the type of art sculptures that I was hoping that would be proposed to us. [00:47:06] Yeah, and one of the things, we're going to spend, what was the base figure? [00:47:10] Five, six, seven? [00:47:12] $4,000 was the estimate. [00:47:13] Yeah, we're going to spend $4,000. [00:47:15] We've got this one person's art, and we didn't get any reception, really, when we put out a call for art. [00:47:20] So then they found this guy who, you know, his art is local, local with his art. [00:47:25] But once that 18 months has gone, then we're going to be back with, you know, eight bases and no art. [00:47:31] So I don't think there's a long-range goal here. [00:47:34] There's not a long-range project or program. [00:47:37] I think it's kind of a good idea, but, you know, let's go a different direction. [00:47:42] I would agree. [00:47:43] It's a great concept, a good idea. [00:47:44] It's just this one doesn't fit for me, that's all. [00:47:46] Looks like time for a motion to me, Mr. Mayor. [00:47:49] I would entertain such a motion. [00:47:52] Mr. Altman, did you want to make it? [00:47:53] No, I don't think I could get a second. [00:47:59] I understand and appreciate all you're saying. [00:48:02] Somebody want to make a motion? [00:48:04] I move that we deny this recommendation. [00:48:06] I'll second that. [00:48:07] To the maker. [00:48:09] Actually, thank you very much to the Culture Affairs Committee. [00:48:11] It's a great concept. [00:48:12] I know they're very passionate about bringing art and culture into downtown, and I ask them to continue that. [00:48:17] Once again, this one just doesn't work for me. [00:48:19] Yeah, and they did their due diligence. [00:48:22] They put out a request for art, and they didn't get it, you know. [00:48:26] And, you know, I'm sorry for that, but, you know, shoot. [00:48:29] I thought it was a great concept from the beginning because I was actually at the Culture Affairs Board when they decided. [00:48:34] So, you know, keep going. [00:48:37] You know, that's why we got your committee to give us a hand. [00:48:39] We can't do it all ourselves up here. [00:48:43] Mr. Murphy? [00:48:45] Nothing. [00:48:47] Mr. Altman? [00:48:49] I thought the human face on the hand was interesting. [00:48:56] Would that go along with us having chickens in town? [00:48:58] Yeah, probably. [00:49:00] That one may fit, yeah. [00:49:01] Yeah, that would fit. [00:49:03] You know, I was. [00:49:06] We've got chicken supporters, and we have the opposite of chicken supporters. [00:49:10] I was thinking we might do better to rent the dinosaurs, and at least they would provide some entertainment for the kids. [00:49:20] But I do offer condolences, if she's watching, for the wife of the artist who passed away. [00:49:25] He was really a great man, and he had a lot of vision and love for the city. [00:49:30] So hopefully no one takes this as a reflection of his skills. [00:49:37] Not at all. [00:49:39] Not at all. [00:49:40] There's no further discussion. [00:49:41] All those in favor of the motion, please signify by saying aye. [00:49:45] Aye. [00:49:46] Aye. [00:49:47] Opposed, like sign. [00:49:48] No. [00:49:49] Motion passes four to one. [00:49:51] Yay. [00:49:52] Like sign? [00:49:54] Yeah. [00:49:56] Which one were you? [00:49:57] You said like sign. [00:49:58] I should have said aye, or I could say nay. [00:50:03] I said nay. [00:50:05] We've got to figure it out. [00:50:07] Okay. [00:50:08] We'll talk to Robert. [00:50:10] Check my Robert's rule of order. [00:50:13] We've got Robert looking over here.
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Gymnasium Sports Lighting Replacement Project
approvedCouncil approved a contract with Musco Lighting LLC for $39,265 to replace the gymnasium lighting with LED fixtures, piggybacking on a Clay County contract. The project includes 10 years of maintenance.
- motion:Approve contract with Musco Lighting LLC for $39,265 to replace gymnasium lighting with LEDs including 10-year maintenance. (passed)
Musco Lighting LLCAllmanChris Bourne-FlopClay County contract piggybackGymnasium Sports Lighting Replacement Project▶ Jump to 50:14 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:50:15] Yeah. [00:50:16] Okay, next is gymnasium sport lighting replacement project. [00:50:22] Sure, Mr. Mayor. [00:50:23] The recreation department has presented a recommendation for your consideration this evening, [00:50:30] and it is to replace the gym lighting package. [00:50:36] And the recommendation is that we convert to LED lights. [00:50:43] They are asking for permission to enter into a contract with Musco Lighting LLC in the amount of $39,265. [00:50:57] They are piggybacking on a current Clay County contract. [00:51:05] And the lighting project also includes maintenance work on the system for a 10-year period of time. [00:51:19] Very good. [00:51:20] Did we have any public comment? [00:51:22] No. [00:51:23] We have Chris Bourne-Flop in attendance if you have any more specific questions about the system. [00:51:29] Okay. [00:51:30] I just have one. [00:51:31] Is there any knowledge of money saved electrically because we're using LED versus the lights we have now? [00:51:41] I just was, you know, I thought maybe they would have that selling point to you. [00:51:45] That's why I asked. [00:51:49] All right. [00:51:50] You can put it in. [00:51:51] I will put it in the city manager's report. [00:51:52] Yeah, that would be great. [00:51:55] We've been switching them out at our house. [00:51:57] And the difference in the wattage is unbelievable. [00:52:01] Yeah. [00:52:02] And then, you know, we've got the contract for 10 years. [00:52:05] We've been keeping an eye on it. [00:52:09] Any other questions? [00:52:11] If not, I'd entertain a motion. [00:52:13] Move for approval. [00:52:14] Second. [00:52:15] To the maker? [00:52:16] No. [00:52:17] Second. [00:52:18] Mr. Allman? [00:52:19] Back in the saddle again. [00:52:21] Deputy Mayor? [00:52:22] I have some comments on this. [00:52:23] Thank you. [00:52:24] In that case, go forth, save money. [00:52:25] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:52:27] Aye. [00:52:28] Opposed, like sign. [00:52:29] Motion passes. [00:52:31] Next is Technology Solutions Department, auxiliary power generator.
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Technology Solutions Department Auxiliary Power Generator Project - Consideration for Approval
approvedCouncil approved the purchase and installation of an auxiliary power generator for the Technology Solutions Department at City Hall, awarded to Garrett Roads Electrical Services Inc. for an amount not to exceed $34,071, funded through the CIP budget and Penny for Pasco funds. The generator will be installed on the west side of the building near the mechanical room and will power IT equipment and air handlers.
- motion:Motion to approve the auxiliary power generator project award to Garrett Roads Electrical Services Inc. for an amount not to exceed $34,071. (passed)
City HallFeral PowerGarrett Roads Electrical Services IncorporatedBrianCouncilman MurphyRobert RiveraAuxiliary Power Generator ProjectCIP budgetPenny for Pasco funds▶ Jump to 52:35 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:52:36] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:52:38] As you are aware, the Information Technology Department is housed in City Hall. [00:52:45] City Hall does not have a generator. [00:52:49] So in the event of power failures, we have a one-hour battery on our equipment. [00:52:58] And the purpose of this agenda item is to buy an auxiliary power generator, [00:53:04] which would support our Technology Solutions Department in the event of any emergency conditions. [00:53:13] And the recommended bid is with Garrett Roads Electrical Services Incorporated [00:53:23] in an amount not to exceed $34,071. [00:53:29] And the proposed expenditure is provided for in the current year's CIP budget [00:53:40] and supported by the use of Penny for PASCO funds. [00:53:45] And we're prepared to respond to any questions that you might have. [00:53:49] Brian and Robert Rivera worked very hard on the project. [00:53:55] I did not receive anything. [00:53:57] Seeing none, we'll bring it back to Council. [00:54:03] Given the feral power was one of the bidders, I presume you're going to want to abstain on this one? [00:54:09] Actually, Mr. Mayor, just to respond to the point that you're raising, [00:54:16] feral power provided a number that they thought would be a fair range. [00:54:23] They did not want to bid on the project as a result of the fact that [00:54:29] Councilman Murphy is associated with that company. [00:54:34] In which case, there's not a problem then. [00:54:36] Okay. [00:54:37] Just wanted to make sure we didn't get you into trouble somehow. [00:54:39] Were you happy with the figure? [00:54:40] Yes. [00:54:41] Yes, it was very close. [00:54:42] Okay. [00:54:45] Discussion? [00:54:46] Entertain a motion? [00:54:47] I just have a question. [00:54:48] Where is this generator going to be? [00:54:51] Mr. Rivera? [00:54:55] It is going to be on the west side of the building over by the mechanical room. [00:54:59] As you come in, there's a lot of landscaping, and it's not a huge generator like you think it is. [00:55:05] So we do plan to remove some of the landscaping, [00:55:08] pour a small pad right in front of that mechanical room, [00:55:12] and then we'll install the generator, which will be a green color, [00:55:15] and then plant some other landscape so that you won't see it. [00:55:18] I was just thinking, since our IT department is on the opposite side of the building, [00:55:22] from what you're saying, I was like, it's going to be down and up. [00:55:26] I couldn't figure out where it might be. [00:55:28] We have to install a transfer switch right at the power source, [00:55:32] so it's in the mechanical room so you really don't have a choice where it goes. [00:55:36] I'll make a motion to approve. [00:55:38] Do you have a motion? [00:55:39] Do you have a second? [00:55:40] I'll second. [00:55:41] To the maker? [00:55:44] For that amount of power, [00:55:46] is there going to be other critical infrastructure in the city hall that's going to be powered by this, [00:55:53] or is it just keeping the computers on? [00:55:55] This just keeps the computers cool and on. [00:56:00] Air handlers in addition to the computers themselves. [00:56:03] Okay. [00:56:06] To the second? [00:56:07] I just want to, you know, allow Brian to get a night's rest. [00:56:14] When a thunderstorm happens. [00:56:18] Mr. Murphy? [00:56:19] I think they will have capability of some extra power if they wanted to add on in the future, [00:56:25] but I don't remember right from looking at it. [00:56:30] Deputy Mayor? [00:56:33] I thought, sure, we had a generator already for that stuff. [00:56:38] The library's got one, don't they, over on the east side? [00:56:44] No, the library doesn't. [00:56:46] So they're in the dark as well. [00:56:48] They are. [00:56:49] Okay. [00:56:50] In that case, it's a good thing to go ahead and do. [00:56:55] Any further discussion? [00:56:57] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:57:00] Aye. [00:57:01] Opposed, like sign. [00:57:03] Motion passes.
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ITB No. 20-006 WWTP Storage Tank Cleaning and Painting Project Change Order
approvedCouncil approved a $145,883 change order to the contract with Southern Road and Bridge of Tarpon Springs for cleaning and painting two reject tanks, sludge-holding tanks, the Schreiber splitter, and the mechanical communications building at the wastewater treatment plant. Doing the work now rather than in FY2021 is expected to save approximately $130,000. Pasco County will be allocated approximately 40% of the cost as a joint asset.
- motion:Approve change order of $145,883 to Southern Road and Bridge for additional WWTP tank and structure cleaning and painting. (passed)
Pasco CountySouthern Road and BridgeCouncilman DavisCouncilman MurphyMs. ManceRobert RiveraITB No. 20-006Schreiber splitterUtility Construction FundWWTP Storage Tank Cleaning and Painting Project▶ Jump to 57:04 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:57:04] Next, wastewater treatment plant storage tank cleaning and painting. [00:57:10] This is a change order, Mr. Mayor, on the contract with Southern Road and Bridge of Tarpon Springs. [00:57:17] The amount of the change order is for $145,883. [00:57:24] It includes both cleaning and painting of two storage tanks and some miscellaneous structures, [00:57:31] and Mr. Rivera has prepared a PowerPoint presentation on this item for you this evening. [00:57:40] I basically wanted to update you simply because I know that most of you were out there when we had the spill. [00:57:48] And so, like Ms. Mance has said, the change order is for $145,883. [00:57:57] The original contract price that we had that we're working under was $125,780. [00:58:08] For the original project on the tanks that we were going to do, we had that budgeted in the current budget at $200,000. [00:58:18] So when we awarded this contract and we were able to see the contractor and his detail to work, [00:58:24] we approached him to find out what he would charge us to go ahead and finish painting all the structures there at the plant. [00:58:34] And mind you, we had $200,000 budgeted in the 2021 budget to go ahead and complete that work. [00:58:42] And so if you approve this, it'll bring the total for every structure at that plant to $271,663. [00:58:52] So we basically will be saving about $130,000 by doing it now. [00:58:57] And so these are the tanks that you're familiar with. [00:59:00] This was part of the project that was awarded. [00:59:04] Those tanks have already been prepped and painted. [00:59:07] There are basin tanks. [00:59:11] See that? [00:59:16] You got it? [00:59:17] Okay. [00:59:18] These are the two reject tanks that we have. [00:59:21] These tanks were constructed in 2004. [00:59:25] They've been cleaned on a regular basis but have never been painted since they were done the first time. [00:59:31] And, of course, these tanks are used for most of the time when we have large storm events where we're taking in more waste than we're being able to treat and get out of the plant. [00:59:41] These are sludge-holding tanks. [00:59:45] This is the Schreiber splitter. [00:59:48] That's the structure. [00:59:49] That's the square one to the front of the basin tanks that you're familiar with that have already been completed. [00:59:56] And this is our material. [01:00:00] mechanical communications building that's in the center there, and our [01:00:06] funding sources are utility construction fund that we have money allocated [01:00:12] for, if you approve this. [01:00:15] Very good. [01:00:15] Any questions? [01:00:19] Entertain a motion. [01:00:21] Do we, did we have any public comment? [01:00:24] Move to approve. [01:00:26] Maker? [01:00:27] Yeah, just once again, this is a joint asset with the Pasco County. [01:00:32] So my assumption is that 40% of the costs or 40% of the depreciation, one [01:00:37] or the other would be allocated to Pasco County. [01:00:41] That is correct. [01:00:43] Second. [01:00:44] Robert, just to let you know, my son's working on his first PowerPoint [01:00:48] project and you came to mine. [01:00:49] I said, Robert Rivera down in the city is just the king of PowerPoints. [01:00:52] If we have any issues, we'll give him a call. [01:00:54] But he's doing, he's doing pretty well so far. [01:00:59] Councilman Davis. [01:01:01] Councilman Murphy. [01:01:05] Just keep the stuff in the pipes and the tanks and not on the ground. [01:01:10] There's no further discussion. [01:01:11] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:01:14] Aye. [01:01:14] Opposed, like sign. [01:01:16] Motion passes. [01:01:17] Next is communications and reports.
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