MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 26, 2019

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1 MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 26, 2019 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, FEBRUARY 26, 2019 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 ERICA AUGELLO CITY ATTORNEY K. MICHELE MANOUSOS DEPUTY CITY CLERK & COLLECTOR CALL TO ORDER: called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Deputy City Clerk Manousos called the roll. INVOCATION: Reverend Janet Tunnell, All Saints Episcopal Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1

2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Invitation: Robert Dockery, 64 Inness Drive, invited the Board to visit the Odd Fellows Lodge on March 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., to meet the new younger members and to see how they spruced up the grounds. Flood Maps: David Bolton, 508 Grosse Avenue, informed the Board that Pinellas County had updated the flood maps and that some residents would benefit from these changes. He asked if the City could put a link to this pageon the City web page. Leaks/Treasurer Reports/Walmart Property: Peter Dalacos, 514 Ashland Avenue, former Commissioner spoke on the following items: Leaks: He visited the Clerk s Office and the Office was still having leaks. He suggested that this needs to finally be fixed because it had been going on way to long. Treasurer Reports: He viewed the Campaign Treasurers Reports and suggested for the next election that these reports are scanned and placed on website for public viewing. Walmart Property: He had asked the Board numerous times to apply for the Communities Trust Grant and clarified wrong information about this grant and property stated at one of the candidate forums; and offered suggested uses for this property. PROCLAMATION: 1. PROCUREMENT SERVICES MONTH COMMISSIONER KARR read and proclaimed the month of March, 2019 as Procurement Services Month in the City of Tarpon and urged all citizens to join the City Commission in recognizing the role of procurement and materials management profession within business, industry and government. Jay Jackus, Procurement Services Director accepted and thanked the Board for the proclamation. He invited the Board to attend the annual open house that would be held at the City on February 8, 2019 asked for Board and public comments and there were none. ADDENDUM 1.: FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK read and proclaimed the week of March 11-17, 2019 as Flood Awareness Week. Kevin Powell, Building Development Director, accepted and thanked the Board for the proclamation. Mr. Powell advised that there already was a link on the City s website regarding flood maps and that was part of the community outreach in efforts to lower the City s score which was currently a seven. asked for Board and public comments and there were none. 2

3 PRESENTATION: 2. FINAL DESIGN OF CYCADIA CEMETERY EXPANSION PROJECT Paul Smith, Public Services Director, provided a power point presentation on Cycadia Cemetery East expansion prior to this project going out to bid. had two concerns he had heard from residents: 1.) want upright monuments, and 2.) water access. liked that the committal shelter was added. Commissioner Miccio-Kikta thanked Mr. Smith for reaching out and getting input from local funeral homes. She likes that sidewalks would be added and that the sports complex could handle overflow parking when there was a larger service. had Mr. Smith explain that funding for this project was coming from the perpetual care fund. liked that there would be sidewalks installed up to sports complex, asked about the cross walk, would like signage at the committal shelter on restroom facilities, would like to see hedging on the inside of perimeter fencing, and would like to see fencing columns updated to brick to be more fitting for this historic site. Mr. Smith explained the cross walk aspect. asked for public comments and there were none. 3

4 CONSENT AGENDA: 3. MINUTES: A. DECEMBER 4, 2018 REGULAR SESSION B. DECEMBER 11, 2018 REGULAR SESSION C. JANUARY 8, 2019 REGULAR SESSION D. JANUARY 22, 2019 REGULAR SESSION E. FEBRUARY 12, 2019 REGULAR SESSION 4. ATTORNEY S FEES: A. TRASK & DIAGNEAULT, LLP: INVOICE # B. JOHNSON JACKSON LLC: INVOICE #3968 AND SPECIAL EVENTS: A. GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: MARCH 30, 2019 B. SPONGE DOCKS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: APRIL 13 14, AWARD FILE NO N-CM: SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SERVICES 7. APPROVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER S ERROR ON THE ORIGINAL AGENDA ITEM FOR FILE NO N-CM: SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF HVAC DELTA CONTROLS MAINTENANCE AND RETROFIT SERVICES 8. INCREASE FILE NO N-RS: CAD/RMS AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES * 9. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PINELLAS COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF ANCLOTE RIVER DREDGE * *Items 8 and 9 were pulled and voted on separately on page 5. asked for Board and public comments and there were none. MOTION: SECOND: VICE MAYOR BANTHER COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA To approve consent agenda items 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6, and 7. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: CONSENT AGENDA (Continued): 4 (Continued)

5 8. INCREASE FILE NO N-RS: CAD/RMS AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES questioned if there was a way to place the cost of the investigation back to the suspect since this item was increased due to the triple homicide that had occurred. Chief Kochen responded that first the contract needed to be increased to pay the bill because the amount went way beyond what was budgeted for the year. He said that Board could ask for restitution; however, probably would never recover. asked for public comments and there were none. MOTION: SECOND: COMMISSIONER KARR COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA To approve consent agenda item 8. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 9. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PINELLAS COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF ANCLOTE RIVER DREDGE City Manager LeCouris said the purpose was not to stall the design of the dredge project and that was why there was a contingency plan in place. This money was originally going towards dredging an additional piece of waterway; however, when funding failed due to the government shutdown, had to draw from this contingency. He said that hopefully this money would be placed back in eventually for the dredge. said that this was the most important project going on now. questioned if this was already committed by the County and if they paid for the study and the City Manager replied, that the City paid for the study and this already was committed by the County. and the Board thanked the Marine Commerce Committee; and would continue to keep this item on the forefront. asked for public comments and there were none. MOTION: SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA COMMISSIONER KARR To approve consent agenda item 9 with the condition that if there were any minor non-substitute changes those could be approved by the City Attorney s Office. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 5

6 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA: 10. SETTLEMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN: CASE NO NORTH AVENUE City Attorney Augello provided the background to this item and it was the City Attorney s Office recommendation to accept the settlement offer of $ 1, in exchange for a partial release of the property at 724 North Avenue, but that the Code Enforcement lien would remain in effect as to all other non-homesteaded real property owned by Rebecca Ford. asked for Board and public comments and there were none. MOTION: COMMISSIONER KARR SECOND: COMMISSIONER SIEBER To accept the settlement of code enforcement lien: Case no North Avenue in the amount of $ 1, in exchange for a partial release of the property, but that the code enforcement lien would remain in effect as to all other non-homesteaded real property owned by Rebecca Ford. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: (Continued) 6

7 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA (Continued): 11. SETTLEMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN: CASE NOS , , AND ; 1400 POINSETTIA AVENUE City Attorney Augello provided the background to this item and it was the City Attorney s Office recommendation to accept $ 20, from the current owner in exchange for the release of a code enforcement Board lien as to CEB and a partial release of liens for CEBs and , with partial release allowing the City to continue its collection efforts against the prior owners, Cheryl Goldfeld and Antoinette M. Brenner. asked for Board and public comments and there were none. MOTION: COMMISSIONER SIEBER SECOND: COMMISSIONER KARR To accept the settlement of $ 20, from the current owner in exchange for the release of a code enforcement Board lien as to CEB and a partial release of liens for CEBs and , with partial release allowing the City to continue its collection efforts against the prior owners, Cheryl Goldfeld and Antoinette M. Brenner. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 7 (Continued)

8 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA (Continued): 12. APPROVE MEMORIAL PLAQUE AT LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD City Manager LeCouris explained that the family of Faye Ragsdale requested a plaque honoring her at Sisler Field because she was heavily involved with the Tarpon Springs Little League and other youth sports for many years. Since there was no set procedure for a request like this he was bringing forward to the Board. The Board was supportive of this and was aware of Mrs. Ragsdale s involvement with the Little League and other youth sports. Public Comments: Jerry Kindinis, Son-in-law of Mrs. Ragsdale, thanked the Board and noted what a great lady she was. Costa Vatikiotis, 558 W. Cedar Street, said what a legend and hero Mrs. Ragsdale was, and appreciated that the Board allowed this. MOTION: COMMISSIONER KARR SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA/COMMISSIONER SIEBER To approve memorial plaque at Little League Field for Faye Ragsdale. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 8

9 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 13. RESOLUTION : RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE CEMETERY DIVISION City Attorney Augello read the following Resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PHASED CHANGES IN THE ORGANIZATION OF CEMETERY OPERATIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING: UPGRADING POSITIONS, ADDING A CEMETERY SERVICE WORKER POSITION; REVISING POSITION DESCRIPTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Paul Smith, Public Services Director, advised that this was due to the Cemetery Manager retiring and updated expansion. He explained that this would be a phased plan to meet both the immediate needs at the supervisory level, and additional staffing needs for the expanded area. asked if this would reduce contract maintenance, and Mr. Smith said there would still be a higher maintenance cost; however, the contract maintenance was only used during peak times. felt this was proactive thinking with the upcoming expansion. asked for public comments and there were none. MOTION: COMMISSIONER SIEBER SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA To adopt Resolution as presented. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 9 (Continued)

10 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued) 14. ORDINANCE : USE OF RECREATION FACILITIES (1 ST READING) City Attorney Augello read the following Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12. 5: - PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE 1 IN GENERAL, SECTION DELETING THE RECREATION CARD REQUIREMENT AND REQUIRING A FRANCHISE OR LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY ON PUBLIC LAND AND USE OF CITY PARKS; 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. City Attorney Augello announced that if this Ordinance was approved on its 1 st Reading, the 2 nd Reading would be held on March 19, 2019 and would be published in the Tampa Bay Times by Title on March 8, Paul Smith, Public Services Director, explained that this Ordinance was to update and create a legal and regulated means to allow and recognize any potential commercial activity that occurs on public land and in City parks in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens, residents and visitors. asked what the process was and Mr. Smith said there were a couple of options. One was to be a part of the City program coordinating with instructors, second can do it through a franchise agreement with approval by the Board, and the third one would be to go through a special events process. Mr. Smith noted that Dunedin uses a franchise agreement when the boat ramp was used commercially; and there was flexibility for non-profit organizations. inquired on how this would be enforced, and Mr. Smith said the first choice would be the recreation staff stating Ordinance, but if repeated problem they would get police department assistance with a trespass warrant. Hopefully that there was an Ordinance in place that should be enough. did not want to embarrass a business owner when a class was going on, and Mr. Smith said that staff would be trained how to handle those situations. would like to see proactive notification of this Ordinance. also felt that notice should be given. asked for clarification on what the cost of a franchise agreement was and City Attorney Augello explained that it would vary depending on the type of activity. Public Comments: Austin Barry, 444 Oakview Terrace, Palm Harbor, St. Pete College Student, after reviewing issues and speaking with Mr. Smith, recommended the City adopt this Ordinance. David Bolton, 508 N. Grosse Avenue, questioned if this only applied to commercial uses of the park and the boat ramp; and asked the Board to think through in order not to discourage small businesses. An Tagashira, St. Pete College Student, after research recommended that the City adopt the Ordinance. 10 (Continued)

11 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued) 14. ORDINANCE : USE OF RECREATION FACILITIES (1 ST READING) MOTION: COMMISSIONER SIEBER SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA That Ordinance be approved on its firstl reading. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: 15. ORDINANCE : APPLICATION 18=148; LDC AMENDMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (2 ND READING) City Attorney Augello read the following Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH (D) OF SECTION OF ARTICLE VI. OF APPENDIX A, COMPREHENSIVE ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY INCREASING THE DURATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, BY PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Augello said that the legal advertisement requirements were met and this public hearing was called by virtue of this Ordinance being published by title on in the Tampa Bay Times on January 11, 2019 and February 15, Heather Urwiller, Planning and Zoning Director, advised there was no new information since the first reading needed code change clarification if a development agreement was in place and negotiated then there was a code change what would happen. Ms. Urwiller said that the code under the development agreement would apply and not the new code. He also inquired if anyone had a development agreement less than the five years, and Ms. Urwiller said she did not think so; however, would have to research. asked Ms. Urwiller to explain time and she said that it was up to ten years. asked if the City was expecting projects to take more than five years, and Ms. Urwiller said she could not predict this at this time but there could be projects that do.. Public Comments Peter Dalacos, 514 Ashland Avenue, did not understand why the Board was giving up the power and the power of a future Board. He said some projects in Tarpon when he served on the Board are still vacant and pending. Basically by approving this the Board was giving someone a conditional use for ten years. (Continued) 11

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued) 15. ORDINANCE : APPLICATION 18=148; LDC AMENDMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (2 ND READING) MOTION: COMMISSIONER SIEBER SECOND: VICE MAYOR BANTHER To adopt Ordinance on its second and reading. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried 4 to 1 as follows: No 16. ORDINANCE : APPLICATION ; LDC AMENDMENT CONDITIONAL USES (1 ST READING) City Attorney Augello read the following Ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION OF ARTICLE XII. OF APPENDIX A, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY PROVIDING THE CORRECT TITLE OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT, ADDING THE WORDS OR DESGNEE TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY MANAGER, PROVIDING FOR THE ABILITY TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN SEPARATE FROM THE CORRESPONDING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, AMENDING THE EXPIRATION PROVISION OF AN APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE, ADDING A WAIVER OF THE ONE YEAR EXPIRATION, AND PROVIDING AN ALTERNATE EXPIRATION SCHEDULE WHEN A CONDITIONAL USE IS APPROVED IN CONJUCTION WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Augello announced that if this Ordinance was approved on its 1 st Reading, the 2 nd Reading would be held on March 19, 2019 and was published in the Tampa Bay Times by title only on February 8, 2019 and March 8, Heather Urwiller, Planning and Zoning Director, said this was an amendment to the Conditional Use Section of the Land Development Code. She said that there were two major changes which were: 1) a trigger for the conditional use be the site plan rather than the building permit, 2) and that the site plan would have to come back within twelve months of the conditional use being approved. Ms. Urwiller advised that there were two recent issues that this just happened to because applicants had to receive site plan and heritage preservation approval which slowed the development. Staff was trying to prevent conditional uses expiring and the conditional use expiring and having to come back to the Board. This would allow flexibility to align the conditional use and site plan. Additionally, she said that the minor changes were to rename the Planning and Zoning Division to Department and that the City Manager or his designee could approve conditional uses that have ceased for less than six months. asked Ms. Urwiller to explain how a conditional use would be connected to a development agreement, and Ms. Urwiller replied that in a case where there was a conditional use in conjunction with a development agreement it would give this Board the opportunity to provide a phasing schedule. (Continued) 12

13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued) 16. ORDINANCE : APPLICATION ; LDC AMENDMENT CONDITIONAL USES (1 ST READING) felt this was a great way to go. was in support of this but had concerns and suggested that half of the time (year and a half) be listed because felt ten years for a conditional use was too much and a lot could change in a community in that time. He said this would still extend the conditional use more than a year but also forces the developer to move forward with the project. asked if staff had seen this written in other communities and Ms. Urwiller said that had seen language very different where the use was part of waiver process and not required when dealing with a development agreement negotiated that way. This however would require a massive change in the way done here now. asked for public comments and there were none. MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHER SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA To approve Ordinance on its first reading. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried 4 to 1 as follows: No (Continue) 13

14 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued) 17. ORDINANCE : APPLICATION ; LDC AMENDMENT TO FEE SCHEDULES City Attorney Augello read the following Ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS AS FOLLOWS: AMENDING SECTION OF ARTICLE iv TO PROVIDE FOR THE HIRING AN INDEPENDENT QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TO REVIEW WELANDS AND HABITAT IMPACTS; RENUMBERING SECTION AS APPROPRIATE, AND; AMENDING SECTION OF ARTICLE XV TO PROVIDE A CATEGORY TO FEE SCHEDULE TO COVER COST OF HIRING A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TO REVIEW WELAND AND HABITAT IMPACTS; 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 AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. City Attorney Augello announced that if this Ordinance was approved on its 1 st Reading, the 2 nd Reading would be held on March 19, 2019 and was published in the Tampa Bay Times by title only on February 8, 2019 and March 8, Heather Urwiller, Planning and Zoning Director, explained that this was the new language as a result of the amendments made at the last meeting to the Future Land Use Elements and Coast Planning and Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan regarding hiring a qualified professional and add to fee schedule passing along those fees to the applicant. believes that the developer should pay a portion of this fee and suggested that there be a 50% split. and Commissioners Miccio-Kikta and Sieber like the sprint of requiring a professional and felt that since this was a City requirement and the developers pay enough fees that the City bear the cost for this. asked Ms. Urwiller what other communities were doing, and Ms. Urwiller said most recoup their cost or partial recovery. would compromise a split but was against the developer paying the full cost to the City. asked when the City would determine that a professional was needed and Ms. Urwiller replied. Ms. Urwiller informed the Board that because fees were being absored re-advertising was needed and that this would come back for another first reading. Public Comments: John Tarapani, 22 N. Spring Boulevard, former Commissioner, said the Board took two steps forward with items 15 and 16, but taking one step back with incentives for investments in the community. He then explained the development process; and felt this was another level of bureaucracy for investors. Peter Dalacos, 514 Ashland Avenue, said wetlands served a vital purpose and spoke on the importance of the Walmart property for Tarpon Springs. He said the City could create a mitigation bank for the City. 14 (Continue)

15 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued) 17. ORDINANCE : APPLICATION ; LDC AMENDMENT TO FEE SCHEDULES MOTION: VICE MAYOR BANTHER SECOND: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA To approve Ordinance on its first reading and because it was a requirement of the City hat the City absorb 100% of the cost. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried 4 to 1 as follows: No 15

16 MISCELLANEOUS: 18. APPLICATION 19-11: APPEAL OF HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD DECISION ON CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: 58 READ STREET Heather Urwiller, Planning and Zoning Director, said this item was for an appeal of the decision made by the Heritage Preservation Board voting not to allow the demo of a detached garage. The family that inherited the property said that their contractor was telling them that the structure was unsafe and could not be re-built. The Board determined by the photos in the backup that the structure could not be renovated and that the burden should not be on the homeowner to renovate if unsafe. struggled with what was in the backup and had to make a educated decision on comments made. also struggle why the family had neglected this structure since inherited. Public Comments: David Bolton, 508 N. Grosse Avenue, Relator, advised that this Board was the appropriate place for this decision to be made. He agreed that this structure needed to be demolished; appreciated the Heritage Preservation Board and the decision they made. The family was trying to do the best they can. Bob Ray, Architect for Hoffman Architects, provided his position on the structure (Exhibit 1) and felt that this structure was unsafe and needed to be demolished. Stevette Larscheid, Land O Lakes, one of the owners of the property, was asked by the Mayor why the structure was neglected and she stated that her father previously lived in the house and got sick and did not maintain. Mayor Alahouzos also inquired as to how long ago father passed away and Ms. Larscheid said eight years ago. MOTION: COMMISSIONER MICCIO-KIKTA SECOND: VICE MAYOR BANTHER To allow application to demolish the Garage at 58 Read Street that is a contributing structure. Vote on Motion Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously as follows: (Continued) 16

17 MISCELLANEOUS (Continued): 19. DISCUSSION: EVALUATION PROCESS FOR CITY MANAGER, CITY CLERK, AND CITY ATTORNEY COMMISSIONER KARR wanted to bring up a couple items to coach the City Officials and find a way to let them know how they are doing in a meaningful impactful way. After a lengthy discussion of the Board, some of the Board members stated that they meet with these individuals often and that a lot of them did verbal evaluations with the City Manager. pointed out that the City Managers contract stated that his evaluation should be in writing annually and that was not being done consistently. The Board agreed that goals and objectives should be set for these individuals and that raises should be based on evaluations. The Board also was in agreeance that they did not like the current evaluations and would like the Human Resources Department to research other municipalities and bring back samples. would like the Human Resources Department to remind the Board to schedule evaluations as they do for all employees. suggested that a work shop be done on this once a year to discuss the goals and objectives. thanked the City Manager for his passion of the City and working with the Board and the work that he was doing. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Costa Vatikiotis, 538 W. Cedar Street, former City Manager, said during his tenure there were written evaluations that were presented at a Board meeting where public got to have input. He felt that the Board needed to follow their contractual obligation or could have problems. He said even though he had no problem with the City Manager, lately were a lot of complaints but no feedback from the Board. It was important to the public how the Board felt on the City Manager and should be done publicly. BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS: Accreditation: Chief Kochen informed the Board that the Police Department was awarded re-accreditation for another three years. He noted he was proud of his department and thanked those who attended the award ceremony. City Manager was glad to hear that the City of Tarpon Springs was serious to have a report with no blemishes and the representation that was in attendance for the awards ceremony. It was an achievement to receive but a bigger achievement to keep status. The Board congratulated the Chief and his department for this achievement. Birthday Wishes: The Board wished Birthday wishes. Forward Pinellas: regretted and announced he had to resign from his representation of this Committee due to work commitments, and asked the Board to reappoint other representative. Tarpon Springs: Proud to see a lot of visitors in town and that they are spending money in Tarpon Springs. He hoped that local businesses were benefiting from this. 17

18 Mayor s Announcements: Friday, March 1 st First Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on East Tarpon Avenue Thursday, March 7 th Sunset Beach Concert from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9 th to Sunday, March 10 th Fine Arts Festival at Craig Park from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16 th Sunset Beach Cleanup from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. I would like to thank Keeping Pinellas Beautiful for organizing the event. Welcome New Business: -Pinocchio s Pizza -Blue Bayou Bed and Breakfast ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ATTEST: CHRIS ALAHOUZOS MAYOR K.MICHELE MANOUSOS, CMC DEPUTY 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. 18