MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS REGULAR SESSION JULY 24, 2018

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1 MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS REGULAR SESSION JULY 24, 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, JULY 24, 2018 AT 6:30 P.M. WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT: CHRIS ALAHOUZOS DAVID BANTHER REA SIEBER SUSAN MICCIO-KIKTA JACOB KARR MAYOR VICE MAYOR COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER ALSO PRESENT: MARK G. LeCOURIS CITY MANAGER JAY DAIGNEAULT 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: Reverend Dave Farquharson, Eckerd Connect, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1

2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Property: Peter Dalacos, 514 Ashland Avenue, former Commissioner, spoke on his opposition to the site chosen at the corner of Meres Boulevard and Alternate 19 that WaWa was considering for placing their location on. He was not opposed to having a WaWa but felt they should find another site and gave examples why the site choosen was not a suitable site. PROCLAMATIONS: 1. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AWARENESS DAY MAYOR ALAHOUZOS read and observed July 26, 2018 as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day and hereby reaffirm to continue to work toward full ADA compliance. There was no one present to accept the proclamation so it would be mailed. asked for Board and public comments and there were none. PRESENTATION: 2. SUSTAINABILITY: DORY LARSEN Dory Larsen thanked the Board for their leadership and for speaking with her one on one. She then gave a power point on Tarpon Springs Sustainability. She reviewed the presentation overview which was to 1) identify problem, 2) terms: mutual understanding, 3) solutions-proposal, and 4) next steps. Mrs. Larsen advised the Board that other municipalities have a sustainability coordinator and would like to see a sustainability committee. She urged the Board to act soon as doing things as she suggested would be a net financial gain to the City that can be later placed back in to the Community. City Manager LeCouris advised that the City was not as behind in these efforts as painted out to be. He said that a group of department heads have been currently working on sustainability efforts for several years. This year his goal was to work on writing a sustainability plan. He said that staff was already burdened with the Boards already in place and having another Board would be burdensome. The Board thanked Mrs. Larsen for this presentation and informed her the importance to them of sea level rise. The Board also advised Mrs. Larsen that they were lucky to have staff in house that are forward thinking and advised her of projects that the City had been doing. They felt and suggested additional items that could be done in the future; however, needed to wait before hiring someone to a coordinator position until after the November election in case the 3 rd homestead exemption was voted for. The Board did feel that it would be a good idea to have a sustainability plan in which City Manager LeCouris confirmed that staff would be working on; and that issue needed more discussion. Public Comments: Dr. Robinson, 940 Bayshore Drive, had reviewed other sustainability plans and all are different. He agreed with everything that Mrs. Larsen said and appreciates what the City had done so far. Jack Spirk, 2008 Golfview Drive, appreciated the City taking small steps toward sustainability and gave an example in where he lost a card due to king tides in South Beach. Bob Murphy, 1706 Palomino Drive, felt all should come together and work together. He said this was a very difficult situation and would take time to solve. He was very impressed by Mrs. Larsen s presentation and was thankful for what the City had already accomplished. Mr. Murphy afford his assistance if needed. 2

3 PRESENTATION : 2. SUSTAINABILITY: DORY LARSEN Susan Glickman, Florida Director of the Southern Alliance Clean Energy, said that cities are trying to get ahead of this issue. This was an incredible challenge; however, technologies have improved and there were a lot of resources for solutions. 3. CEMETERY CONCEPT PLAN: PAUL SMITH, PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR Paul Smith, Public Services Director, gave a power point presentation on Cycadia Cemetery expansion project. He advised that approximately fifteen years ago, the cemetery sold its last new in-ground plot and there was no existing land area in the current cemetery where in-ground graves can be constructed. The City was given an opportunity to purchase a 2.55 acre site in 2017 for expansion of the cemetery. The parcel was adjacent to the sports complex. The City had performed extensive due diligence, research with industry professionals, and review of other area cemeteries to develop a practical design that best meet the needs of our Community. The Board thanked Mr. Smith and was fortunate to receive additional property for this use. The Board was in favor of the layout presented and in favor of the committal area and saving as many trees in the area as possible. inquired as to additional space around committal area, if committal area could be moved in the future, parking, and public art. Mr. Smith replied that additional spaces could not be place around committal area due to the grade and that was why that space would act as a buffer. Additionally, he said that he did not see committal area being removed when sold out in the future as burial sometimes do not happen for many years; and that there would be a manually locked gate between the ball field and the new cemetery section proposed; and that as far as public art, they would be consulting with the Planning and Zoning Department. Public Comment: Mike Kouskoutis, 62 E. Tarpon Avenue, said that this was long over due and asked if local funeral home directors where involved in this plan, and Mr. Smith replied yes. 3

4 deviated from the agenda # ORDINANCE : SUBMITTING REFERENDUM FOR A PROPOSED EXTENSION OF AND AMENDMENTS TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TARPON SPRINGS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1 ST READING) City Attorney Daigneault read the following Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA SUMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS A PROPOSED EXTENSION OF AND AMENDMENTS TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS AND THE TARPON SPRINGS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Daigneault announced that if this Ordinance was approved on its first reading, the second reading would be held on August 7, 2018 and would be published in the Tampa Bay Times by title only on July 27, invited Dunkel, CEO and President of Florida Hospital North Pinellas, to make a presentation to the Board on this item. Mr. Dunkel started off by saying he was sadden by the current tragedy of the wild fires in Athens, Greece and gives support to local residents who have family or friends that have been effected. Additionally, Mr. Dunkel said he would be working with the Mayor to provide a care package of supplies on behalf of the hospital a to be sent. Mr. Dunkel made a power point presentation (Exhibit 1) to the Board stating that he would like to recognize the Board and City Manager LeCouris for taking the time to meet on this important situation. He said that he was very fond of this Community, and that this was about establishing a long term investment in the Community. Mr. Dunkel said that the hospital was ready to invest thirty million dollars by extending the lease thirty years by paying the City a lump sum. The hospital in turn would renovated the hospital s interior and exterior of the building along with providing a new ER. He then advised the Board of the many awards won by the hospital and about all the new technology and additional physicians since take over. Adventist Healthcare system already invested over thirty million in the hospital with plans to invest and additional sixty million dollars. The hospital would pay the City up front three million dollars in lieu of paying the lease every year for thirty years. He urged the Board and the residents of Tarpon Springs to support this issue by voting for this in the November election. City Attorney Daigneault explained what Ordinance changes meant further and that he along with the hospitals legal counsel and City Manager LeCouris worked on the current language provided and the only thing he had to change was the current exhibit in the backup with the new one presented tonight, as he included a previous one provided. City Attorney Daigneault said that they were sure to protect the residents and that there would be no financial exposure associated to the City. The only thing that was still being worked out was including the Helen Ellis name somewhere prominent on the building. The Board was in full support of this and the improvements and felt it would be a great asset for the residents a winwin for the City, and appreciated how invested the hospital was in the Community. The Board was in favor of including that the Helen Ellis name be included and placed in the agreement once worked out. asked if the up-front monies received were refundable and City Attorney Daigneault, said no. asked when these improvements would be completed and Mr. Dunkel explained that there would be three phases and all should be started by the Spring of Commissioner Miccio-Kikta asked what a four star meant and Mr. Dunkel explained and said there were many aspects in receiving this award. asked what would happen to the current ER when renovations started and Mr. Dunkel replied that it would stay; however, the entrance would be re-routed. 4

5 27. ORDINANCE : SUBMITTING REFERENDUM FOR A PROPOSED EXTENSION OF AND AMENDMENTS TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TARPON SPRINGS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1 ST READING) Mr. Dunkel advised the Board that the renovations would be built to the current hurricane standards and was currently working with Carol Martin, daughter of Helen Ellis, on placement of the name. City Manager LeCouris informed the Board that the Budget Advisory Board reviewed this item and asked that Chairman Sellew come forward. Roger Sellew, Chairman Budget Advisory Board, disclosed that he also served on the Board of the hospital. Mr. Sellew advised that the Budget Advisory Board was supportive of this but did have a couple of items that they wanted to make note of. One was that the BAC would like the hospital to pay for the difference of the election, and two, they would like to see the money received placed in a special protected fund and that the interest could build up the three million to six million. Public Comments: Mike Kouskoutis, 62 E. Tarpon Avenue, hospital foundation member and on the hospital board of directors, said that years ago the hospital was struggling and the Adventist Hospital told him that they would make a successful hospital, and they succeeded this. He said the hospital demonstrated commitment to the Community. He thanked the Board for recognizing this and the benefits of being partners and the benefits the Adventist group added to the Community. Mr. Kouskoutis encouraged residents to support this by voting yes for this during the November election. Bruce Bergman, former CEO and President of Florida Hospital North Pinellas, said that the Adventist group have made a commitment to the Community and were excited on moving forward with this and the adoption of this by the residents. He commends the current leadership on helping the residents of Tarpon Springs have a quality hospital for its residents. 5

6 CONSENT AGENDA: 4. MINUTES: A. MARCH 15, 2018 WORK SESSION B. MARCH 20, 2018 REGULAR SESSION C. APRIL 17, 2018 REGULAR SESSION D. APRIL 24, 2018 REGULAR SESSION 5. SATISFACTION AND RELEASE OF LIENS Connie R. Rodrigues Utility Lien Jonathan/Lauren Narvaez Utility Lien Alexander C./Rita G. Kaplan Utility Lien James G. Shoemaker Utility Lien USA Housing & Urban Development Pennymac Loan Services Utility Lien Dan/Sherry Jannikesen Utility Lien Code Enforcement Tom Cathy Reva, LLC Utility Lien Statmatina Sagonias Code Enforcement Alex Falcon Sewer Impact MR ATTORNEY S FEES: A. TRASK & DIAGNEAULT, LLP: INVOICE # SPECIAL EVENTS: A. ROTARY TRIATHLON: SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 (Commission Karr pulled see pages 7 & 8) B. HOMECOMING PARADE: SEPTEMBER 28, AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF DEA TASK FORCE AGREEMENT 9. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF INTER-LOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS WITH PINELLAS COUNTY had the opportunity to visit the traffic control center and urged the Board to visit as he found it to be very impressive. 10. AWARD FILE NO R-RS: REVENUE GENERATING CONTRACT FOR DANCE CLASSES 11. INCREASE FILE NO N-RS: SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE PUMPS & REPAIR PARTS, MYERS 12. AWARD RFP NO P-CM: BUILDING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, SUPPLEMENTAL 13. AWARD BID NO B-CM: RESURFACE PUBLIC WORKS YARD 14. AWARD FILE NO C-CM UTILIZING SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO _NAF: VEHICLES, CARS, VANS, SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS WITH RELATED EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SERVICES FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) TRUCKS ( pulled see pages 7 & 8) 6

7 CONSENT AGENDA: 15. AWARD FILE NO N-CM: SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF CHECKMATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION CHECK VALVES 16. AWARD FILE NO B-RS: SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF PROCESS CONTROL MONITORING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT 17. AWARD BID NO B-RS: ALUMINUM CANOPY AND REPAIRS 18. AWARD FILE NO C-CM: UTILIZING CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG S BID NO. 7669; ELECTRICAL SERVICES, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 19. AWARD FILE NO C-RS: PIPE LINING SERVICES FOR THE GOLF COURSE THROUGH PINELLAS COUNTY CONTRACT NO CP(JJ) asked for public comments and there were none. MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHER SECOND: COMMISSIONER KARR To approve agenda items 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 5, 6A, 7B, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19. Commissioner Miccio-Kikta 7. SPECIAL EVENTS: A. ROTARY TRIATHLON: SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 said that in the past this event got rained out and asked if there was a backup date as he did not see one listed in the application. said that he served on this committee before and if a backup date was needed it would be in October usually the 1 st or 2 nd Saturday, but if one was needed the City Manager would bring it back to the Board for approval. 7

8 CONSENT AGENDA: 14. AWARD FILE NO C-CM UTILIZING SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO _NAF: VEHICLES, CARS, VANS, SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS WITH RELATED EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SERVICES FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) TRUCKS asked if an analysis had been done for the fleet for the whole city and if this was being done as there was not enough fleet, and if there was an alternative. Mr. Smith responded that most departments tend to lean to a pickup truck due to the nature of storage of equipment and the job. MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHER SECOND: COMMISSIONER KARR To approve agenda items 7A and 14. Commissioner Miccio-Kikta 8

9 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA: 20. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF DR-420 SETTING MAXIMUM MILLAGE RATE FOR FY 2019 Ron Harring, Finance Director, explained this item and the forms that needed to be signed setting the tentatively proposed millage rate at 5.42 for fiscal year The Board congratulated the City Manager, Finance Director, staff, and the Budget Advising Board for not increasing the millage rate. Roger Sellew, 967 Bayshore Drive, explained further that this only sets the cap and that the Budget Advisory Board supported the Board approving this. MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHER SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA To approve authorized the City Manager to sign Form DR-420, DR-420 TIF, and DR-420 MM-P setting the tentatively proposed millage rate at 5.42 for fiscal year Commissioner Miccio-Kikta 9

10 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA : 21. AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN: 832 LINCOLN AVENUE City Attorney Daigneault explained this item noting that the negotiated settlement by the owner was $ 12,000 and just needed Board authorization to accept. was approached on this item in where the current owner spent a lot of money on the clean-up of this property and asked for this to be reduced to $ 6,000. Owner also advised that he did not have an opportunity to speak at the Code Enforcement hearing to explain this. City Manager LeCouris reminded the Board that this was a negotiated amount agreed upon between the Attorney s Office and the current owner and that he felt this should stand due to that reason. Vote died due to a lack of a second. MOTION: COMMISSIONER SIEBER SECOND: To authorize to settle for the amount of $ MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHE SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA To accept settlement offer of $ 12, in exchange for a release of the lien against the property at 832 Lincoln Avenue, to be paid in two installments. The first to be paid immediately and the balance of $6,000 to be paid by September 8, Commissioncer Miccio-Kikta 10

11 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 22. ORDINANCE : WATER, SEWER AND RECLAIMED WATER RATES (2nd Reading) City Attorney Daigneault read the following Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS; REMOVING REFERENCES TO PAST IMPACT FEES; INCREASING THE TAP-IN FEES FOR NEW RECLAIMED BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY CHARGES FOR SPECIFIC RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 (OCTOBER 1, 2018 THROUGH SPETEMBER 30, 2019; INCREASING WATER RATES EACH YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2028); ESTABLISHING A FLAT MONTHLY SEWER RATE ; DECREASING RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. City Attorney Daigneault said that the legal advertisement requirements were met and this public hearing was called by virtue of this Ordinance being published by title only in the Tampa Bay Times on July 13, Paul Smith, Public Services Director, reviewed the revised plan and said there was no new information since the first reading. asked for Board and public comments and there were none. MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHER SECOND: COMMISSIONER SIEBER That Ordinance be adopted on its second and final reading. Commissioner Miccio-Kikta 11

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The Board deviated from the agenda to accommodate applicant that was present. 24. RESOLUTION : APPLICATION CONDITIONAL USE ORANGE STREET- MARCONI (Quasi-Judicial) City Attorney Daigneault read the following Resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, APPROVING APPLICATION #18-57 REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, ONE ON EACH OF TWO LOTS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: EASTERLY PORTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 63 OF TARPON SPRINGS OFFICIAL MAP, AND, WESTERLY PORTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 63 OF TARPON SPRINGS OFFICIAL MAP, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST ORANGE STREET BETWEEN HIBISCUS STREET AND NORTH SAFFORD AVENUE, IN THE T4 DISTRICT OF THE SPECIAL AREA PLAN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Daigneault announced this was a quasi-judicial hearing and explained the process. He then called upon those who would be testifying in this matter and swore in all witnesses. Additionally, the City Attorney asked the Board to disclose any ex parte communication and there was none. Staff Report: Heather Urwiller, Planning and Zoning Director, said this application was to allow construction of two single-family residences in the T4 district of the Special Area Plan. She advised that this came before the board a year ago and the only thing that changed in that year was that they got Historic Preservation Board approval. This conditional use was being brought back as the conditional use received was about to expire. This application was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board and the voted unanimously to approve. Staff was also recommending approval with the following conditions: 1) The conditional use will expire within one year of approval, if a building permit is not issued for the property, and 2) a site plan submitted with the building permit application shall include a landscaping plan that demonstrates compliance with the T4a district requirements. Applicant: Mark Maconi, had no comments. Closing Comments: There were no closing comments. Opponents/Proponents: City Attorney Daigneault asked for opponents and proponents and there were none. Board Comments: asked for Board comments and there were none. 12

13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 24. RESOLUTION : APPLICATION 18-53; CONDITIONAL USE SPRUCE STREET LOT 8 - MASTROVASILIS (Quasi-Judicial) MOTION: COMMISSIONER SIEBER SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA That Resolution be adopted as Presented. Commissioner Miccio-Kikta 23. RESOLUTION 2018=13: APPLICATION 18-53; CONDITIONAL USE SPRUCE STREET LOT 8 - MASTROVASILIS (Quasi-Judicial) City Attorney Daigneault read the following Resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, APPROVING APPLICATION #18-53 REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF ONE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON LOT 8, RIVERVIEW SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST SPRUCE STREET BETWEEN NORTH PINELLAS AVENUE AND NORTH SAFFORD AVENUE, IN THE T4C DISTRICT OF THE SPECIAL AREA PLAN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Daigneault announced this was a quasi-judicial hearing and explained the process. He then called upon those who would be testifying in this matter and swore in all witnesses. Additionally, the City Attorney asked the Board to disclose any ex parte communication and there was none. Staff Comments: Heather Urwiller, Planning and Zoning Director, said this application was to allow construction of one single-family residence in the T4 district of the Special Area Plan. Applicant: Pantelis Mastrovasilis, was not present. Closing Comments: There were no closing comments. Opponents/Proponents: City Attorney Daigneault asked for opponents and proponents and there were none. Board Comments: asked for Board comments and there were none. 13

14 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 23. RESOLUTION : APPLICATION 18-53; CONDITIONAL USE SPRUCE STREET LOT 8 - MASTROVASILIS (Quasi-Judicial) MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHER SECOND: COMMISSIONER SIEBER/COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA That Resolution be adopted as presented. Commissioner Miccio-Kikta 25. ORDINANCE : APPLICATION 18-68: REZONNING/LUA (SLATER) (1 ST Reading) (Quasi-Judicial) City Attorney Daigneault read the following Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.52 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1253 NORTH PINELLAS AVENUE (APP ) INCLUDING LOTS 6, 7, 16 AND 17, BLOCK 11, FAIRVIEW SUBDIVISION, FROM PINELLAS COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION P-1 (GENERAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT) TO TARPON SPRINGS ZONING DESINATION RO (RESIDENTIAL OFFICE DISTRICT) PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Daigneault announced this was a quasi-judicial hearing and explained the process. He then called upon those who would be testifying in this matter and swore in all witnesses. Additionally, the City Attorney asked the Board to disclose any ex parte communication and there was none. Staff Comments: Heather Urwiller, Planning and Zoning Director, said this application was a companion Ordinance to request to amend the official zoning map of the City of Tarpon Springs from Pinellas County P-1 (General Professional Office) District to Tarpon Springs RO (Residential Office) District, that would go along with an Annexation. She said that the Technical Review Committee and the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the application along with the voluntary annexation request and recommended approval of the application. Staff was also recommending approval. Applicants: Frederick and Edith Slater, were not present. Closing Comments: There were no closing comments. Opponents/Proponents: City Attorney Daigneault asked for opponents and proponents and there were none. Board Comments: asked for Board comments and there were none. 14

15 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 25. ORDINANCE : APPLICATION 18-68: REZONNING/LUA (SLATER) (1 ST Reading) (Quasi=Judicial) MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHER SECOND: COMMISSIONER SIEBER/COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA That Ordinance be approved on its first reading. Commissioner Miccio-Kikta 26. RESOLUTION : APPLICATION 16-82; MERES TOWN CENTER PLAT City Attorney Daigneault read the following Resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT (APPLICATION # 16-82) MERES CROSSING PHASE III A REPLAT; ACCEPTING ALL OFFERS OF DEDICATION AS DESCRIBED IN SAID PLAT; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO CERTIFY APPROVAL THEREON; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Heather Urwiller, Planning and Zoning Director, said this application was approving the final plat entitled Meres Crossing Phase III- a replat. She said that this was the final portion of a long awaited project to split the apartment complex portion, and this had to happen for the lender to fund the project. All improvements have been secured by a performance security in the amount of $ 379, as required by LDC Section Staff was recommending approval of the application. concurred that this was a long awaited project. asked for public comments and there were none. MOTION: COMMISSIONER SIEBER SECOND: VICE MAYOR BANTHER That Resolution be adopted as presented. Commissioner Miccio-Kikta 15

16 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Mayor deviated from agenda see pages 4 and 5 for item ORDINANCE : SUBMITTING REFERENDUM FOR PERPETUAL EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AT 1025 GULF ROARD (1 ST Reading) City Attorney Daigneault read the following Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGSTHE SALE OF A PERPEUAL EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY- OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1025 GULF ROAD AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Daigneault announced that if this Ordinance was approved on its first reading, the second reading would be held on August 7, 2018 and would be published in the Tampa Bay Times by title only on July 27, said it made sense to move forward with this; however, wanted to be sure certain items were addressed in the agreement. He wanted to make sure that placing the flag was in the agreement and that design elements if they were to rebuild be specified so it would not be something not pleasing to the eye. City Attorney Daigneault explained that this would go before the electorates first and if they approve purchase then an agreement would be negotiated with required City specs once purchase price was set and approved. also asked if the Fire Station was to be rebuilt if this would interfere, and City Manager LeCouris said that this in no way would interfere if a new Fire Station was build as this area was on wetlands and the City would not build that far back. Roger Sellew, Budget Advisory Chairman, advised the Board that they are in favor of accepting this straight purchase and felt it was and ideal opportunity for the city. also supports this sale and recommends that monies be placed in a special fund and collect interest and use the interest to build a new Fire Station. MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHER/COMMISSIONER SIEBER SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA That Ordinance be approved on its first reading. Commissioner Miccio-Kikta 16

17 BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS: Budget Meeting: City Manager LeCouris reminded all about the Budget Work Session tomorrow night and said that he would have all department heads present for questions; however, due to a death in the family and having to leave town, Tom Funcheon would not be present but would have a representative from his office there. PSTA Meeting: advised the Board that under eleven hours and then would be present tomorrow night for the Budget Meeting. Condolences: gave her condolences to the family for the passing of Steve Christopoulos, CEO of Plato Academy. She said that he was an amazing man that made Plato Academy what it was today. Mayor Alahouzos also gave his condolences as he was a very close friend of his. Anclote River Dredge: confirmed that 3.5 Million dollars for the Anclote River Dredge was confirmed and thanked the Board, Congressman Bilirakis, City Manager LeCouris, the residents, and all that fought for this. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. ATTEST: CHRIS ALAHOUZOS MAYOR IRENE S.JACOBS, CMC DEPUTY 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. 17