MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 11, 2018 CHRIS ALAHOUZOS

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1 MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 11, 2018 THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM/COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 324 E. PINE STREET, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018 AT 6:30 P.M. WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT: CHRIS ALAHOUZOS DAVID BANTHER REA SIEBER JACOB KARR MAYOR VICE MAYOR COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER ABSENT/EXCUSED: SUSAN MICCIO-KIKTA COMMISSIONER ALSO PRESENT: ROBERT KOCHEN ACTING CITY MANAGER THOMAS J. TRASK CITY ATTORNEY IRENE S. JACOBS CITY CLERK & COLLECTOR CALL TO ORDER: called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Jacobs called the roll. INVOCATION: Pastor Gregg Aguirre, Florida Hospital North Pinellas gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1

2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: The Mayor called for public comments are items not on the agenda. PROCLAMATIONS: 1. FEAST DAY OF EPIPHANY MAYOR ALAHOUZOS The Mayor read and proclaimed January 6, 2019, as the 113 th celebration of the Feast Day of Epiphany. The proclamation was accepted by Father Athanasios Haros, Dean, St. Nicholas Cathedral, who thanked the Board for the recognition. PRESENTATIONS: 2. TARPON SPRINGS OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE BANDS OF AMERICA 2018 DIVISION AA NATIONAL CHAMPION The Mayor and Board of Commissioners presented Kevin Ford, Magnet Director, and band members with an award of excellence plague for the band s recent accomplishment of being named the 2018 Bands of America Division AA National Champion. Members of the Band spoke and thanked the Board for the recognition. 3. FLORIDA GREEN BUILDING COALITION SILVER LEVEL CERTIFICATION FLORIDA GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT DESIGNATION PROGRAM Acting City Manager Kochen turned over the presentation to Major Young, who recognized CJ Gavalin, Executive Director of the Florida Green Coalition who gave a brief overview of the program. The Board thanked all staff involved in achieving this certification. The Mayor called for public comments and there were none. 4. UPDATE: ANCLOTE RIVER DREDGE PROJECT BOB ROBERTSON Bob Robertson, Project Administration Director, provided the Board with an update on this project. He further explained the project has been split into two phases and explained in detail the scope of each of the phases. Additionally, he has added a phase 3, which covers the dredge of the turning basin, noting that the federal allocation should cover phases 1 and 2; however, Pinellas County funding could be used. The Board thanked Mr. Robertson for the update. There was Board and staff discussion on temporary navigation during the project; and future dredge of other water ways in the city. The Mayor asked for public comments and there were none. 2

3 CONSENT AGENDA: 5. MINUTES: a) OCTOBER 16, 2018 REGULAR SESSION b) OCTOBER 22, 2018 WORK SESSION c) NOVEMBER 6, 2018 REGULAR SESSION d) NOVEMBER 13, 2018 REGULAR SESSION 6. ATTORNEY S FEES: a) JOHNSON JACKSON LLC: INVOICE # SPECIAL EVENTS: a) FIRST FRIDAY: FEBRUARY NOVEMBER, APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS 9. AWARD BID NO B-JJ: FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCING AND GATES ADDENDUM 1. ATTORNEY S FEES: TRASK DAIGNEAULT INVOICE #57185 The Mayor called for Board or public comments and there were none. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 3

4 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA: 10. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR CEMETERY PLOT FOR PRIVATE FAMILY CHAPEL Paul Smith, Public Services Director, reviewed a power point presentation, which provided the background information for this item. There was Board and staff discussion on various aspects of the proposed agreement, which included flooding and maintenance of the proposed chapel. Mr. Smith explained there were safeguards in place that protect the city. The Mayor called for public comments and there were none. COMMISSIONER KARR To authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for a 16 foot by 16 foot plot at Cycadia Cemetery for the purpose of construction and maintaining a private (family) visitation chapel. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 4

5 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA: 11. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A LONG TERM LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY ON LIME STREET AND HUEY AVENUE FOR DENTAL CLINIC Public Services Director Smith provided the Board with background information for leasing city property to Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc. for the purpose of constructing and operating a community dental clinic on the proposed property. The Board thanked Mr. Smith for the presentation and supported the project. requested clarification if other options were considered; how would someone qualify for service, staffing, and hours of operation. Elodie Dorso, CEO/President, Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc., clarified not a free clinic, fee is calculated by poverty level of household, staff of at the location and would be open five days a week. She also spoke about funding received for a mobile health center. Public Comments: David O. Archie, 512 E. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, felt this was a worthwhile project and a great way to make an impact on the community. COMMISSIONER KARR To authorize the City Manager to negotiate a longterm lease of the City property on Lime Street and Huey Avenue with Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc. (CHCP) for a Community Dental Clinic. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 5

6 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED): 12. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF ENGINEERING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DUKE ENERGY FOR CITY HALL GENERATOR Bob Robertson, Project Administration Director, provided an overview of this request and expanded the next step once this was approved, was installation of the generator at city hall. There was Board and Staff discussion on the wiring for the generator, costs on leasing vs. purchasing; fuel; and overall need for the generator. The Mayor called for public comments and there were none. To authorize the City Manager to execute an Engineering Service Agreement (ESA) with Duke Energy. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 13. APPROVAL OF FY ASPHALT STREET REPAVING PROGRAM Tom Funcheon, Public Works Director, presented this item. asked about McChesney Drive, to which Mr. Funcheon explained the challenges in that area. thanked Mr. Funcheon for the update. The Mayor requested that Athens Street work be delayed until after tourist season. The Mayor called for public comments and there were none. COMMISSIONER KARR That the Board approve the prioritized FY Asphalt Paving List. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 6

7 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: 14. ORDINANCE : APPLICATION ; IMPACT FEES WATER AND SEWER (2 nd READING) The City Attorney read the following Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 20: WATER & SEWERS, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 20-1, BY DECREASING THE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. The legal advertisements were met and this public hearing was called by virtue of this Ordinance being published by title only in the Tampa Bay Times on November 30, 2018 and December 11, There was no new information since the first reading. There were no Board or public comments. That the Ordinance be adopted on its second and final reading. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 7

8 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED): 15. RESOLUTION : BUDGET The City Attorney read the following Resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS FLORIDA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR Ron Harring, Finance Director, reviewed the backup information, which provided an explanation and purpose of the Resolution. The Mayor called for Board and public comments and there were none. That Resolution be adopted as presented. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried as follows: 8

9 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED): 16. RESOLUTION : CALLING FOR ELECTION AND BALLOT LANGUAGE The City Attorney read the following Resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR THE MUNICIPAL GENERAL/REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 12, 2019 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE YEARS AND TWO COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE YEARS EACH; PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BALLOT TITLE AND SUBSTANCE FOR ONE REFERENDUM QUESTION OF WHETHER THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO GRANT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE VII OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION, AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONS TO NEW BUSINESSES AND EXPANSIONS OF EXISTING BUSINESSES THAT ARE EXPECTED TO CREATE NEW, FULL-TIME JOBS IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SAID ELECTION; SUBMITTING SAID REFERENDUM QUESTION TO THE VOTERS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. The Mayor called for Board and public comments and there were none. That Resolution be adopted as presented. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried as follows: 9

10 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED): 17. RESOLUTION : FORWARD PINELLAS GRANT APPLICATION The City Attorney read the following Resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS THROUGH FORWARD PINELLAS THROUGH THE PLANNING & PLACE MAKING (PPM) GRANT PILOT PROGRAM, STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Karen Lemmons, Economic Development Manager, explained the City would be applying for a grant for quality economic development and redevelopment in the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and Community Redevelopment areas. The Board was in support of the Resolution. The Mayor called for public comments and there none. That Resolution be adopted as presented. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried as follows: 10

11 MISCELLANEOUS: 18. PROPERTY DONATION VACANT COMMERCIAL SITE US HIGHWAY 19 N. Project Administration Director Robertson explained the owners of the property made an offer to donate the property which was adjacent to the Walmart property on US Highway 19. The Board thanked Mr. Wilkinson for the generous donation and felt the city would be able to find good use for it. COMMISSIONER KARR To authorize the city manager to execute a property agreement for the acceptance of 1.5 acre parcel located at US Highway 19 N. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried as follows: BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS: Holiday Greetings The Board and staff wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Accreditation Chief Kochen invited all to the Public Safety Facility at 10 am. Snow Place/Christmas The Board thanked Staff for another successful Snow Place event; and reminded everyone of the Christmas parade on Saturday, December 15 th, at 10 am. The Mayor reminded everyone of the following events: December 24 th, Light Up the Bayou at dusk Epiphany on January 6, 2019 Next BOC meeting January 8,

12 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. CHRIS ALAHOUZOS MAYOR ATTEST: IRENE S. JACOBS, CMC CITY CLERK & COLLECTOR CITY CLERK S NOTE: This meeting has been recorded in its entirety and the recordings are kept on file in the City Clerk s Office for the required retention period. 12