Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Davenport, Florida, held Monday, August 14, 2017 at 7:11 p.m. in the Commission Room after having been properly advertised with the following members present: Mayor Darlene Bradley, Vice-Mayor HB Robinson and Commission Members: Bobby Lynch, Tom Fellows and Barbara Pierson. Also present: Acting City Manager Donald Carter, Attorney Patrick Brakins. Absent was City Manager Kelly Callihan who was on vacation. Mayor Bradley declared a quorum present and the meeting was opened with invocation; and a salute to the flag. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF BUSINESS No Changes The Mayor announced the following: - Big Belly Barbeque September 1 st and 2 nd - Awarding of $1,500 Grant for Jamestown Park - New Commission dates to change to 1 st and 3 rd Monday of the month - SWFWMD has lifted the drought ban PUBLIC COMMENT Jerry Kowal accepted the invitation and questioned where the ridge was and why was it called Gateway to the Ridge. He further suggested a contest to change the motto and the winner could win a prize. Mr. Kowal also provided the following critiques as well: - Twisted steel on other side of tracks that has been an eyesore for years. - County railroad track is an eye sore as well. - Brenner Block building is an eyesore. April provided that the City would be looking at the option of foreclosing on it. Chief Holden inserted that as soon as the City Manager got back he would get with him and the building official to start foreclosing. - Questioned the status of the Miller Building. April informed him that there have been inquiries, but the repairs to bring it up to code would be extensive and costly. Joyce Hunter of 15 West Boulevard South provided an explanation of the Gateway to the Ridge. She informed them that this part of the state was geographically higher. Tony Steward of 121 West Murphy Street voiced his appreciation for the restrooms at Jamestown Park. He also informed them that he has been working with J & N Stone regarding the debris removal from the lot.
Abel Gonzales of 8 East Cypress Street reminded the Commission and the citizens of the upcoming TheatreWorks shows. He also hoped that the Commission had received their VIP invitations and hoped for an RSVP. Rennie Heath of 346 E Central Ave voiced appreciation to the City on behalf of himself and his family for all the thoughts, the meal and prayers during the recent loss of his wife. Brad Zaharee of 126 San Pablo Circle voiced his problem with lighting issues in San Pablo subdivision. He Area is very dark on the streets and can be a safety issue due to the turn. Mayor Bradley advised him that the new City Manager had met with Duke Energy about placing new lamps on every pole on Davenport Boulevard and putting at least one in the subdivision at the entrance. Brad Zaharee Jogs around the town and voiced his appreciation at the sidewalks and hopes that the areas will be properly illuminated. Brandon Neeld of 702 Bridgeford Crossing Boulevard advised that Bridgeford Crossing had gotten a visit from Code Enforcement a couple of weeks ago and he had received concerns from residents regarding garbage pickup and the possibility of providing some flexibility on the hours to bring in their garbage totes (noon the day before to noon the day after). Mayor Bradley asked whether the Bridgeford Crossing residents had received a warning or a ticket from the Code Enforcement officer. Brandon Neeld responded that they were just warnings. Chief Holden inserted that they were courtesy warnings. Brandon Neeld advised that most of them had appreciated receiving the courtesy warnings while others may have felt it unpleasant on receiving the warnings. There being no one else the Mayor closed Public Comment. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Mayor Bradley and seconded by Vice-Mayor Robinson to approve the Minutes of the June 26, 2017 Planning Commission, June 26, 2017 Regular Meeting, July 10, 2017 Regular Meeting, July 10, 2017 Workshop, July 24, 2017 Planning Commission and the July 24, 2017 Regular Meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 816, AMENDING THE CITY OF DAVENPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 18, BY VACATING AND DELETING CHAPTER 18, WATER AND SEWER, ARTICLE III, IN ITS ENTIRETY; AND PROVIDING FOR LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF BOTH YEAR-ROUND WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES AND TEMPORARY WATER SHORTAGE RESTRICTIONS 2
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Bradley noted the list of items from the February 27 th meeting that April had provided to them and what they would have to do in order to save water. These had included: No more new irrigation No new pools Limit water to 1 day/week and look at citations Limit use of splash pad No new city building (event center/library). No new utility hook ups No new subdivisions Turn off Lake Play fountain Put moratorium on new construction No annexation No new commercial She further suggested that they consider putting them in the ordinance. She further commented that before they put handcuffs on the citizens, they needed to look at the bigger picture on water restrictions. April responded that these were things that they were looking at if they didn t join the Water Cooperative. However, there were things that as a city they could do and set an example and do its part to conserve water. Mayor Bradley suggested that they educate the public at their Open House in October. Tony Steward 121 West Murphy Street voiced his concern on the replenishment of the aquifer. There being no one else, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. At this time the Attorney was instructed to read Ordinance No. 816 by title. Motion by Commissioner Fellows and seconded by Commissioner Pierson to approve Ordinance No. 816 as read. Commissioner Fellows provided that this was just one piece of the puzzle to show the District to show that they were serious about conserving water. This was not penalizing the citizens, it was penalizing the violators. Vice-Mayor Robinson questioned if the ordinance was in affect only when it was an emergency and who declared the emergency. He was informed that it would be in effect all the time and the City was guided by the District s direction. 3
There being no other discussion, the Mayor called for the vote. Motion carried with Vice-Mayor Robinson opposing. 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 817, WHICH INCREASES THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION At this time the Mayor opened and closed the Public Hearing with no public input. At this time the Attorney was instructed to read Ordinance No. 817 by title. The Mayor noted that the Ordinance increased the Mayor s salary from $200 to $400 and the Commission from $100 to $200 per month. Motion made by Tom Fellows and seconded by Barbara Pierson to accept the second reading of Ordinance No. 817 as read. Vice-Mayor Robinson noted that this was the first salary increase in a long time and justified the increase due to the increase of their workload and meetings. There being no other discussion, the Mayor called for the vote. unanimously. Motion carried NEW BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 818, TO APPROVE A ZONING AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH ZONING AS MANUFACTURING/WAREHOUSE (I-1) FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. SAID PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON PAGE ROAD, SOUTH OF FOREST AVENUE AND EAST OF GREENBAY AVENUE At this time the Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Jim Mackey of CM Arrington & Associates and representing the applicant stood for questions. In answer to the Mayor s question, Mr. Mackey answered that the type of fence hadn t been determined yet but it was going to be a security fence. There being no one else, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. At this time the Attorney was instructed to read Ordinance No. 818 by title. Motion by Mayor Bradley and seconded by Commissioner Lynch to approve Ordinance No. 818 as read. 4
2. REQUEST TO CONSIDER THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE PROPOSED ORCHID GROVE SUBDIVISION At this time the Mayor opened the Public Hearing. April Brown explained that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of this item. As previously informed, this project consisted of 369 lots, has a zoning of R-4 and was located east and west of Orchid Drive and north of South Boulevard and south of Ridge Community High School. Further, Haines City would be providing utilities for the 91 lots west of Orchid Drive. Rennie Heath of the Cassidy Group located at 346 E. Central Avenue, Winter Haven stood for questions and further noted that Dennis Woods had informed him about the adjustment of the front setback and assured them that he was in agreement with this and that the front of the garage would be 25 feet off of the sidewalk and that they were modifying the location of the sidewalk to create that. He further outlined the area where an amenity center, similar to the one at Highland Meadows would be and also noted a walking trail. He also noted the alternating location of the A/C units, the additional parking and two entrances to the subdivision. Vice Mayor Robinson questioned enforcement of water restrictions for those lots in Haines City. April answered that Haines City would need to do their own enforcement of water restrictions. Motion by Mayor Bradley and seconded by Commissioner Fellows to consider the preliminary plat for the proposed Orchid Grove Subdivision. 3. PURCHASE OF A 2017 FORD ESCAPE FROM JARRETT GORDON FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,329.50 TO BE USED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL At this time the Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Acting City Manager Donald Carter explained the item and asked for approval of the purchase of a new 2017 Ford Escape from Jarrett Gordon Ford in the amount of $19,329.50 to be used by the Building Official who would start work August 21 st. Mayor Bradley questioned why only one quote and whether or not there was another vehicle that they could use instead of purchasing a vehicle. Donald explained that at this time there was no trade in and that the building funds could only be used for building items and were restricted solely for building department purposes. 5
There being no one else the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Lynch and seconded by Vice-Mayor Robinson to approve the purchase of a 2017 Ford Escape from Jarrett Gordon Ford in the amount of $19,329.50 to be used by the Building Official. CITY MANAGER REPORT Acting City Manager Donald Carter presented the following report: Sent out the revised Budget April is working on schedule on the LDR s No response from RaceTrac on the sign Pavilion project at Lake Play is underway Jamestown restrooms are in with the exception of the sidewalk County is still moving forward on West Boulevard South Boulevard sidewalks is also moving forward. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT - None CITY CLERK REPORT Pig Roast Event Friday, October 27 th. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Pierson advised that she would be attending her first Florida League of Cities Conference this week and was looking forward to the education and working with colleagues. Vice-Mayor Robinson expressed regret that Mr. Kowal had complained about the City, however when they looked at the city as a whole they have accomplished a lot. He also voiced his understanding regarding the garbage issue that Mr. Neeld had voiced earlier. Mayor Bradley noted/questioned the following: She too was attending the FLC Conference this week. Questioned the monthly reports. Donald responded that Staff would provide them at the next meeting. Update on WWTP. Patrick Gill advised that the project would start up August 24 th on the motors and generator. The switch over of the plants couldn t be done until everything was tested which would probably be at the end of the month. 6
SWFWMD Grant conference update and possibility of grants April provided that before they applied for more money they would probably need to have a study done to show what they actually needed. She further added that she has been in contact to the area presentative who is in charge of the grants. Shared an article where Auburndale increased their lot sizes from 50-65 to 70-80. Also noted that Highland Meadows was named one of the fastest growing companies when it came to subdivisions. There being no other business, a motion to adjourn was made by Vice-Mayor Robinson and seconded by Mayor Bradley. Meeting adjourned at 8:32 pm. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Minutes are true and correct. Raquel Castillo, City Clerk 7