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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02241999 City of Sebastian ~§ N~ain $1~e~t IZI 5¢b~sti~n, Florida E-N~dI: cityscb~iu.n~t SEBASTIAN CIT~ COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK - 1225 MAINSTREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Individuals will address the CiO~ Council with respect to agenda items immediately before deliberation of the item by the CiO~ Council - limit often minutes per speaker (R-97-21) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION - Pastor Marcos Batista - Iglesia Pentecostal El Milenio ROLL CALI~ AGENDA MODIFICATIONS {ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a majori(y vote of City Council members (R-97-21) 6. PROCLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 99.046 A. Presentation of Plaque - Employee of the Fourth Quarter 1998 99.047 Hoyman, Dobson'& Company - Presentation of Annual Financial Statements for the Year Ended 9/30/98 7. L'iTY ATTORNEY MATTI~RS 8. CITY MANAGER MATTERS 99.007 99.008 9~048 99. 036 e 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. CONSEI'~I' AGENDA Ail item~ on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent ag~da items unless a member of CiO, Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. A. Approval of Minutes - 2/10/99 Regular Meeting PUBLIC HI~ARING INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSIJ~SS FROM THE PUBLIC Item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit often minutes for each speaker COMMITTEE ~PORTS/RECOMMI~NDATIONS Construction Board (City Clerk Transmittal 2/17/99, One Application, Ad, Member List) 1. Interview One Applicant and Appoint to One of the Following Positions: a. Regular Member Engineer Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 9/30/2000 b. Regular Member Contractor Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 9/30/2000 Planning and Zoniag ~Qmmission (City Clerk Transmittal 2/17/99, Three Applications, Ad, Member List) 1. Interview Three Applicants and Appoint Two Members as Follows: a. Regular Member Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 2/2002 b. Regular Member Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 6/2000 OLD BUSIbJg$S - None NEW BUSINESS Ao Request by Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad to Release Reverter Clauses on Deeds to Fire and Rescue Stations and Authorize Mayor to Execute Documents Prepared by City Attorney (City Manager Transmittal 2/17/99, Fire Dept. Letter, Deed Copies) Resolution No. R-99-09 - Assistant to City Manager/Purchasing/Contract Administrator Job Description (Deferred from 2/10/99) (Human Resources Transmittal 2/3/99, R-99-09 w/Description, Current Job Description) A RESOLUTION OF TIIE. CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2 99.049 9~041 99.050 9R051 99.052/ 98.202 99.053/ 98.046 9~054 Resolution No. R-99-10 - Police Records Job Description (Deferred from 2/10/99) (Human Resources Transmittal 2/3/99, R-99-10 w/Description, PD Organization Chart, Current Job Description) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE JOB OF POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS iN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution No. R-99-12 - Revised Quasi-Judicial Procedures - Repealing Resolution No. R-97-46 (City Attorney Transmittal 2/18/99, R-99-12) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REVISiNG PROCEDURES FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS; DETERMINING APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution No. R-99-13 - Authorize Execution of Intergovernmental Coordination Review and Public Transportation Coordination - Joint Participation Agreement (ICAR-PTC - JPA) (City Attorney Transmittal 2/18/99, R-99-13, Growth Management Transmittal 2/3/99, MPO Resolution, Agreement Between Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization and Florida Department of Transportation) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A STATE OF FLORIDA DOT INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND REVIEW AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution No. R-99-14 - Request FEMA Flood Map Elevations (City Attorney Transmittal 2/18/99, R-99-12) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ESTABLISH BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION HEREOF; PROVIDiNG FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Authorize City Manager and Police Chief to Seek 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in Conjunction with Department of Community Affairs (Police Chief Transmittal 2/16/99, DCA Letter) Award Bid for Swale Regrading to Low Bidder C.E.M. Enterprises and Authorize City Manager to Execute Contract Based on Unit Bid Prices- Not to Exceed Budget Allocation (Enginecring/PW Transmittal 2/18/99, Bid Tabulation) Consider Settlement Offer from Maxwell Contracting on Claims from Dempsey/Vocelle Drainage Project (No Backup) Direct Staff Regarding Twelve Street Lights on Indian River Drive (City Manager Transmittal 2/17/99) 15. 16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mayor Ruth Sullivan B. Vice Mayor Martha Wininger C. Mrs. Louise Cartwright D. Mr. Chuck Neuberger E. Mr. Larry Paul ADJOURN (All meetings shall adjourn at lO:30 p. m. unless extended for up to one half hour by a majority vote of City Council) ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE B Y THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MA TTER CONSIDERED A T THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEJfJ) A RECORD OF TtlE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI3dONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105ES.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ~CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR A T 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available in the Council Chambers for all Government Meetings. ~pco~og M¢¢tings : Regular Meeting (Current Council) - Wednesday, 3/10/99 - 7pm Special Meeting (Election Matters) (Current and New Council) - Monday, 3/15/99 - 7 pm Special Meeting (Quasi.Judicial) (New Council) Wednesday, 3/17/99 - 7pm Regular Meeting (New Counci0 - Wednesday, 3/24/99- 7pm 4 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC SIGN-UP S~ "New Business" as used herein, is defined as an item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months FEBRUARY 24, 1999 REGULAR MEETING USE THIS FORM ONLY FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS NOT OTHERItqSE ON THE PREPARED AGENDA - L1MtT OF I0 MINUTES PER SPEAKER Name: Address:' Subject: ................................................................ Name: Address: S~bj~¢t: ............................................ Name: Subj~ Name: Address: ~" ........... Name: Address: Subject: City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570 SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 2. 3. 4. Mayor Sullivan called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by Pastor Marcos Batista, Iglesia Pentecostal El Milenio. CALL City Council~Present: Mayor Ruth Sullivan Vice Mayor Martha Wininger Mrs. Louise Cartwright Mr. Chuck Neuberger Mr. Larry Paul StaffPresent: Interim City Manager, John Van Antwerp City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Katlu3m O'Halloran Finance Director, Mark Mason Human Resources Director, Rich Samolewicz Public Works Director, Terry Hill City Engineer, Martha Campbell Deputy Chief, David Puscher Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio _~ebg~ar City Council Meeting ruary 24, 1999 Page Two 99.046 99.047 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Item.* not on the written agenda may be added only upon a majority vote of City Council members (R.97.21) Mayor Sullivan requested that item 99.051 14.G. regarding the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant be moved up to item A. 1. under New Business. There was no objection. PROCLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of Plaqpe - l~laployee of the Fourth Quarter 1998 Mayor Sullivan read and presented a plaque to Sylvia Clark, Employee of the Fourth Quarter 1998. B. HoylIlOll, Dobson & Company - Presentation of/~ll~ual Financial Statements for the Year Ended 9/30/98 Debbie Bradley of Hoyman, Dobson & Company, presented the fiscal year 1997/98 Annual Financial Statements, and responded to questions. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS Reported that Planning and Zoning approved the site plan for Barber Street Sports Complex and have requested that a traffic light study be done. There was no objection. CITY ~NAGER MATTERS The interim City Manager noted there will be a quasi-judicial heating on March 17, 1999 for a special use permit for a mini-storage facility on U.S. 1. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unles~ a member of City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. A. Approval of Minutes - 2/10/99 Regular Meeting The Interim City Manager read the consent agenda. MOTION by Cartwright/Neuberger "I move to approve item A of the consent agenda." VOICE VOTE on the motion carded 5-0. 10. PUBLIC HEARING - None . _~ebgUlar City Council Meeting mary 24, 1999 Page Three 11. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC Item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit often minutes for each speaker The following individuals addressed City Council: Billy Simpson, 372 B Keen Terrace, Sebastian Walter Barnes, 402 Azine Terrace, Sebastian The City Attorney reported on the provision regarding waivers in the Riverfront by Planning and Zoning based on hardship, stating that other variances go to the Board of Adjustment. Discussion took place on Riverfront waivers coming to Council. He said he would draft an ordinance and bring it back for Council review. James Fey, 165 South Wimbrow Drive, Sebastian Lawrence Cyr, 485 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian TAPE I. SIDE H (7:48 p.m.) 99.007 12. COMMITTEE REPORTSfRECOMMENDATIONS Cor~ixuction Board (City Clerk Transmittal 2/17/99, One Application, Ad, Member List) 1. Interview One Applicant and Appoint to One of the Following Positions: a. Regular Member Engineer Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 9/30/2000 b. Regular Member Contractor Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 9/30/2000 City Council interviewed Andrew Alloco, who submitted a letter of resignation from the Board of Adjustment in the event he was appointed to the Construction Board. MOTION by Sullivan/Neuberger "I would move appointment Andrew Alloeo for the position Member Engineer with a term to expire 9/30/2000." VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 5-0. [eebgular City Council Meeting mary 24, 1999 Page Four It was noted there were members of the Lions Club in the audience who had been informed they would be on the agenda tonight and were advised they would be scheduled for the March 10, 1999, Regular Meeting. 99.008 Planning and Zoning Commission (City Clerk Transmittal 2/17/99, Three Applications, Ad, Member List) 1. Interview Three Applicants and Appoint Two Members as Follows: a. Regular Member Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 2/2002 b. Regular Member Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 6/2000 City Council interviewed John Price, Robert Pliska, and George Gerhold. MOTION by Neuberber/Wininger "I'd like to nominate George Gerhold for the Regular Member unexpired term of Harry Thomas' term to expire 6/2000." VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 5-0. MOTION by Cartwright/Neuberger "I move to reappoint to the Regular Member position, Robert Pliska with term to expire 2/2002." VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 5-0. 13. OLD BUSINESS None. 14. NEW BUSINESS 9~048 Request by Sebastio&¥olu0teer Fire Department and Rescue Sq~dlo F~glqo~ Reverter Clauses on Deeds to Fire and Re~:l~ Stations and Authorize Mayor to Execute Dgcum~ots Prepared by City Attorney (City Manager Transmittal 2/17/99, Fire D~k L~tter, Deed Copies) Nate McCollum, Treasurer of the Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, addressed City Council on the history of the two stations and requested release of the reverter clauses on the condition that they are successful in negotiating a sale to Indian River County. Tut Connelly, 149 Kildare Drive, Sebastian, addressed Council. Following further discussion, and input from the City Attorney as to the procedures that must be followed to release the property, motion was made. 4 ~Regular City Council Meeting February 24, 1999 Page Five MOTION by Cartwright/Paul "I move to approve the removal of the reverter clauses subject to mechanics of the details of such action being agreed to and worked out by the City Attorney and the County Attorney, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appropriate instruments as prepared by the City Attorney provided a sales agreement is reached between the Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department and Indian River County." ROLL CALL: Mrs. Cartwright - aye Mr. Neuberger - aye Mr. Paul - aye Mrs. Sullivan - aye Mrs. Wininger - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 99.051 Mayor Sullivan called recess at 8:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m. All members were present. A. 1.(G.)Auth0rize City Manager and Police Chief t0 $0ek 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Jn Co, unction with Department of Communi~ Affairs (,Police Chief Transmittal 2/16/99, DCA Letter) Deputy Chief Puscher addressed City Council on the grant for video cameras. MOTION by Paul/Sullivan "I move to authorize the City Manager and Police Chief to seek and implement this 1999 LLEBG (Local Law Enforcement Block Grant) project in conjunction with the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Bureau of Criminal Justice Assistance." It was directed that there be some certainty that items such as these are in the budget. ROLL CALL: Mr. Neuberger - aye Mr. Paul - aye Mrs. Sullivan - aye Mrs. Wininger - aye Mrs. Cartwright - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 City Council Meeting February 24, 1999 Page Six 99.036 B. Kcsolution No. R-99-09 - Assistant to Cily iMilllilg~r/P1jrchasing/Contract Administrator Job Description (Deferred from 2/3 0/[99) (Human Resources Transmittal 2/3/99, R-99-09 w/I~criptio~ Current Job Description) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPllON FOR THE PosmoN oF PU~CHASINO AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPE&.L OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-99-09 by title. TAPE II-SIDE I (8:52 p.m.) MOTION by Paul/Cartwright "I move to adopt Resolution No. R-99-09, approving a job description for Purchasing and Contract Administrator/Assistant to the City Manager." The Human Resources Director responded to questions from Council. "State driver's license" was changed to "Florida driver's license". It was noted that inventory control is handled by the Finance Department. ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul - aye Mrs. Sullivan - aye Mrs. Wininger - aye Mrs. Cartwright - aye Mr. Neuberger - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 99.037 C. Resolution No~ R-99-10 - police Records Job Description (Defelred from 2/10/99) (Human Resources Tr~raj6ol 2/3/99, R-99-10 w/Description, PD Qrganization Chart, Current Job Descdptio~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE JOB OF POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH JOB DESCRIFIION IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDINO FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-99-10 by title. MOTION by Paul/Cartwright "I move to adopt Resolution No. R-99-10, reclassifying the position of Administrative Secretary, currently at pay grade of 18, and approving position description of Police Records Supervisor at the pay grade of 25." 6 eebgular City Council Meeting mary 24, 1999 Page Seven 99.049 D. 99.041 g. Deputy Chief Puscher responded to questions from Council. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Sullivan - aye Mrs. Wininger - aye Mrs. Cartwfight - aye Mr. Neuberger - aye Mr. Paul - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Resolution No. R,-~99-12 - Revised Quasi-Judicial Procedures - Repealing Resolution. IXo,..R,-97-46 (Cily Attorney Transmittal 2/18199,11.-99-12,) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REVISING PROCEDURES FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS; DETERMINING APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-99-12 by title, and reviewed the revised quasi-judicial procedures. He suggested changes to paragraphs A and C and Council concurred. MOTION by Neuberger/Cartwright "I move to adopt Resolution R-99-12 as corrected." ROLL CALL: Mrs. Wininger - aye Mrs. Cartwright - aye Mr. Neuberger - aye Mr. Paul - aye Mrs. Sullivan - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 R?solution No. R-99-13 - Authorize Ex;~lltion of Intergovernmental Coordination Review ang. Public Transportation Coordinatiorl - Joitlt Participation Agreement (ICAR-PTC - JPf0 (City Aitomey Transmittal 2/18/99, R-99-13. Gr0grth Management Transmittal 2/3/99, MPO ResolufiOt~ Agreement Between Indian Riy~r County Metropolitan Planning Organiz, atio~ and Flori~la Department of Transportation) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A STATE OF FLORIDA DOT INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND REVIEW AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-99-13 by title. 7 egular City Council Meeting ebruary 24, 1999 Page Eight 99.050 F. MOTION by Cartwfight/Neuberger "I move to adopt Resolution 99-13." ROLL CALL: Mrs. Cartwright Mr. Neuberger Mr. Paul Mrs. Sullivan Mrs. Wininger - aye - aye - aye - aye - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Resolution NOL R-99-14 -,R~luest FEMA Flood Map Elevations (City Attomey..Trall~mittal 2,/1879~9. R-99-!2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RiVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ESTABLISH BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS WITI-mq THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-99-14, and changed the fifth Whereas clause and Section 1 to reference flood zone A only. The City Engineer addressed City Council, and discussion followed as to whether or not an elevation could be done on strictly one zone of the City. Tut Connelly, 149 Kildare Drive, Sebastian, distributed a copy of a letter from the former Building Official and addressed Council. MOTION by Cartwright/Sullivan "I move to adopt Resolution 99-14 as amended." ROLL CALL: Mr. Neuberger - aye Mr. Paul - aye Mrs. Sullivan - aye Mrs. Wininger - aye Mrs. Cartwright - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 ebgular City Council Meeting mary 24, 1999 Page Nine 99.052/ H. 98. 202 Awar~l Did for Swale Regrading to Low Bidder C.E.M. Enterprises and Authorize City Manager to l~xe~ut~ Contract Based on Unit Bid Prices- Not to Exceed Budget Allocation (Engineering/PW Transmittal 2/18/99, Bid Tabulatio~ The interim City Manager addressed City Council. TAPE II - SIDE II (9:40 p. tn.) The City Engineer and Public Works Director responded to questions from Council relative to costs and contractor references. MOTION by Cartwright/Wininger "I move to award C.E.M. Enterprises, the qualifying low bidder, the swale regrading contract in accordance with the unit prices in their bid proposal and I move to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with C.E.M. Enterprises based on the unit prices." ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul - aye Mrs. Sullivan - aye Mrs. Wininger - aye Mrs. Cartwright - aye Mr. Neuberger - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 99.053/ I. 98. 046 Consider Settlement Offer from Mttxw~ll Contracting on Claims from Dempsey/Vocelle Drainage Prgj~t (No Backup) The City Attorney reported on a claim fi.om Maxwell Contracting relative to the Dempsey/Vocelle drainage project of approximately $220,000; said the contractor has offered to compromise his original claim to $74,000 added to the original contract amount of $426,000 with change orders. MOTION by Cartwright/Sullivan "I move to deny the settlement offer fi.om Maxwell Contracting on claims from the Dempsey/Vocelle drainage project." ROLL CALL: Mrs. Sullivan - aye Mrs. Wininger - aye Mrs. Canwright - aye Mr. Neuberger - aye Mr. Paul - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 9 ebgular City Council Meeting mary 24, 1999 Page Ten 99.0.54 J. 15. Dire~t Staff Regarding Tw~l'~ Street Lights on Indian River Drive (City Manager Transmittal ~/17/99) Following a lengthy discussion on the lights, and whether the approved new lights were installed, motion was made. MOTION by Camvright/Paul "I move to direct staffto keep offthc twclvc street lights on Indian River Drive (those that are currcntly off)", and thcn added, "and ask City Manager to look into the type of lights that have been provided by thc manufacturcr." VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-1 (Sullivan - nay) CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mayor RuthSullivan Received a consensus of City Council to have the current City Council do the City Attorney's evaluation. B. Vice Mayor Martha Winingel Requested that the whereabouts of Charter officers be known during working hours Advised residents on how to report street lights outages by computer and again reiterated that police officers could write down pole numbers Discussed a Press Journal editorial relative to selection of the new City Manager stating that she did not agree with public interviews Asked how the City could allow developers to clear cut land C. Mrs. Louise Cartwright Said she believed there is an ordinance that bans clearcutting D. Mr. Chuck Neuberger Complimented the City Attorney and Growth Management Director for a recent action taken to remove trash left by water expansion contractors from a property on Vocelle/Durant and suggested an ordinance in the future to prevent it from happening again Noted a contractor is now dumping trash at the airport Asked again for signs prohibiting dogs in City parks Suggested a prohibition against contractors hired by the City subcontracting out their work Said he was shocked that a former department head was given a pay raise retroactive to her anniversary after she left and others are still waiting for raises 10 [bgular City Council Meeting ruary 24, 1999 Page Eleven TAPE III- SIDE I (10:25 E. Mr. Larry paul Suggested moving some of the Indian River Drive light poles to dark areas of the City Requested directional signs and traffic control on Schumann Drive Said police officers need to keep car windows open during their patrols 16. Being no further business, Mayor Sullivan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:28 p.m. Approved at the ~/~/~)/~ ~ MbtO'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk , t-9~, Regular City Council Meeting. Mayor 11