September 15, 2015 Regular Meeting
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Items 1 - 3 - 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Invocation by Reverend Noel Roberts of North 14th Street Baptist Church.
Items 1 - 3
1. CALL TO ORDER2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Invocation by Reverend Noel Roberts of North 14th Street Baptist Church.
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Item 4.1 - PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL ESTUARIES WEEK
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL ESTUARIES WEEK - Proclaims September 19-26, 2015 as National Estuaries Week in the City of Fernandina Beach. A representative from the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in Ponte Vedra Beach may be present to accept the Proclamation.
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PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL ESTUARIES WEEKPROCLAMATION - NATIONAL ESTUARIES WEEK - Proclaims September 19-26, 2015 as National Estuaries Week in the City of Fernandina Beach. A representative from the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in Ponte Vedra Beach may be present to accept the Proclamation.
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Item 4.2 - PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK - Proclaims the week of September 17-23, 2015 as “Constitution Week”. Ms. Lucinda Jo Glenn, Regent of the Amelia Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will be present to accept the Proclamation.
Item 4.2
PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEKPROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK - Proclaims the week of September 17-23, 2015 as “Constitution Week”. Ms. Lucinda Jo Glenn, Regent of the Amelia Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will be present to accept the Proclamation.
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Item 4.3 - PROCLAMATION - PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL #2836 “FILL THE BOOT DAYS”
PROCLAMATION - PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL #2836 “FILL THE BOOT DAYS” – Proclaims September 18th, September 25th and October 2nd, 2015 as Professional Fire Fighters Local #2836 “Fill the Boot Days”. Ms. Jasmyne Stanley of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Fernandina Beach Fire Chief Ty Silcox will be in attendance to accept the Proclamation
Item 4.3
PROCLAMATION - PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL #2836 “FILL THE BOOT DAYS”PROCLAMATION - PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL #2836 “FILL THE BOOT DAYS” – Proclaims September 18th, September 25th and October 2nd, 2015 as Professional Fire Fighters Local #2836 “Fill the Boot Days”. Ms. Jasmyne Stanley of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Fernandina Beach Fire Chief Ty Silcox will be in attendance to accept the Proclamation
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Item 4.4 - PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATE
PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATE – CRA Advisory Board Chair Pro Tem Andrew Curtin will provide a Monthly Progress Update.
Item 4.4
PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATEPRESENTATION – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATE – CRA Advisory Board Chair Pro Tem Andrew Curtin will provide a Monthly Progress Update.
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Item 4.5 - BUDGET SUMMARY
BUDGET SUMMARY - Controller Patti Clifford will answer any questions regarding the budget summary for August 2015.
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BUDGET SUMMARYBUDGET SUMMARY - Controller Patti Clifford will answer any questions regarding the budget summary for August 2015.
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Item 5 - PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA OR ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
Item 5
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA OR ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
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Consent Agenda - 6.1. AWARD OF BID # 15-04 – PRITCHETT TRUCKING, INC.
AWARD OF BID # 15-04 – PRITCHETT TRUCKING, INC. – RESOLUTION 2015-131 AWARDING OF BID #15-04 TO PRITCHETT TRUCKING, INC. FOR THE 2015/2016 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENTS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Awards annual Bid #15-04 to Pritchett Trucking, Inc. for the Maintenance and Utilities Departments for the 2015/2016 Fiscal Year.
6.2. IMPACT FEE WITHHOLDING – NASSAU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
IMPACT FEE WITHHOLDING – NASSAU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - RESOLUTION 2015-132 WITHHOLDING THE COLLECTION OF CITY ASSESSED IMPACT FEES FOR NASSAU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT LOCATED AT 328 S. 10th STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves Nassau Habitat for Humanity’s application to withhold collection of City Impact Fees for Parks & Recreation, Public Facilities, Police and Fire, totaling $2,892.24.
Consent Agenda
6.1. AWARD OF BID # 15-04 – PRITCHETT TRUCKING, INC.AWARD OF BID # 15-04 – PRITCHETT TRUCKING, INC. – RESOLUTION 2015-131 AWARDING OF BID #15-04 TO PRITCHETT TRUCKING, INC. FOR THE 2015/2016 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENTS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Awards annual Bid #15-04 to Pritchett Trucking, Inc. for the Maintenance and Utilities Departments for the 2015/2016 Fiscal Year.
6.2. IMPACT FEE WITHHOLDING – NASSAU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
IMPACT FEE WITHHOLDING – NASSAU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - RESOLUTION 2015-132 WITHHOLDING THE COLLECTION OF CITY ASSESSED IMPACT FEES FOR NASSAU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT LOCATED AT 328 S. 10th STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves Nassau Habitat for Humanity’s application to withhold collection of City Impact Fees for Parks & Recreation, Public Facilities, Police and Fire, totaling $2,892.24.
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Item 6.3 - CITY MANAGER PRO TEM APPOINTMENT – D. MARSHALL McCRARY
CITY MANAGER PRO TEM APPOINTMENT – D. MARSHALL McCRARY – RESOLUTION 2015-133 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF D. MARSHALL MCCRARY AS CITY MANAGER PRO TEM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Appoints D. Marshall McCrary as City Manager Pro Tem until such time as the City Commission shall appoint a full-time City Manager with an employment contract.
Item 6.3
CITY MANAGER PRO TEM APPOINTMENT – D. MARSHALL McCRARYCITY MANAGER PRO TEM APPOINTMENT – D. MARSHALL McCRARY – RESOLUTION 2015-133 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF D. MARSHALL MCCRARY AS CITY MANAGER PRO TEM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Appoints D. Marshall McCrary as City Manager Pro Tem until such time as the City Commission shall appoint a full-time City Manager with an employment contract.
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Item 6.4 - SEWER AND REFUSE FY 2014/2015 YEAR END PAYMENT
SEWER AND REFUSE FY 2014/2015 YEAR END PAYMENT – RESOLUTION 2015-135 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR THE APPROVED SEWER AND REFUSE EXEMPTION LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes payment for 21 accounts in the total amount of $14,665.32.
Item 6.4
SEWER AND REFUSE FY 2014/2015 YEAR END PAYMENTSEWER AND REFUSE FY 2014/2015 YEAR END PAYMENT – RESOLUTION 2015-135 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR THE APPROVED SEWER AND REFUSE EXEMPTION LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes payment for 21 accounts in the total amount of $14,665.32.
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Item 7.1 - ALTERNATE PLAN FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT FUNDING
ALTERNATE PLAN FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT FUNDING - RESOLUTION 2015-134 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A COST SHARING ARRANGEMENT WITH NASSAU COUNTY BASED UPON THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS’, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, ALTERNATE PLAN FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Alternate Plan concept for beach renourishment as set forth in the "discussion paper" dated August 19, 2015.
Item 7.1
ALTERNATE PLAN FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT FUNDINGALTERNATE PLAN FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT FUNDING - RESOLUTION 2015-134 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A COST SHARING ARRANGEMENT WITH NASSAU COUNTY BASED UPON THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS’, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, ALTERNATE PLAN FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Alternate Plan concept for beach renourishment as set forth in the "discussion paper" dated August 19, 2015.
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Item 7.2 - APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL
APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL – RESOLUTION 2015-136 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENGAGE QUALIFIED OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 FOR LABOR ISSUES, CONFLICTS, CODE BOARD AND GENERAL ADVICE ON COMPLEX LEGAL MATTERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Attorney to engage outside legal counsel in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in FY 15/16.
Item 7.2
APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSELAPPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL – RESOLUTION 2015-136 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENGAGE QUALIFIED OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 FOR LABOR ISSUES, CONFLICTS, CODE BOARD AND GENERAL ADVICE ON COMPLEX LEGAL MATTERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Attorney to engage outside legal counsel in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in FY 15/16.
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Item 7.3 - APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL - PENSION PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL - PENSION PLAN REVIEW - RESOLUTION 2015-137 AUTHORIZING QUALIFIED OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH EVALUATION AND POTENTIAL REFORMATION OF THE PENSION PLANS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Attorney and City Manager to utilize the services of David C. Miller, Esquire (Florida Bar board-certified labor lawyer), and the law firm of Bryant, Miller & Olive, P.A. to assist the City with the evaluation and potential reformation of the City’s Pension Plans.
Item 7.3
APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL - PENSION PLAN REVIEWAPPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL - PENSION PLAN REVIEW - RESOLUTION 2015-137 AUTHORIZING QUALIFIED OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH EVALUATION AND POTENTIAL REFORMATION OF THE PENSION PLANS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Attorney and City Manager to utilize the services of David C. Miller, Esquire (Florida Bar board-certified labor lawyer), and the law firm of Bryant, Miller & Olive, P.A. to assist the City with the evaluation and potential reformation of the City’s Pension Plans.
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Item 8.1 - ANNUAL PAY & CLASSIFICATION PLAN
ANNUAL PAY & CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ORDINANCE 2015-16 ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, PURSUANT TO SECTION 120 OF THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION 62-247 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Establishes the Pay and Classification Plan for FY 2015/2016.
Item 8.1
ANNUAL PAY & CLASSIFICATION PLANANNUAL PAY & CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ORDINANCE 2015-16 ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, PURSUANT TO SECTION 120 OF THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION 62-247 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Establishes the Pay and Classification Plan for FY 2015/2016.
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Item 8.2 - UTILITIES FEE SCHEDULE
UTILITIES FEE SCHEDULE – ORDINANCE 2015-14 REQUESTING A 3% INCREASE TO WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY’S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves a 3% increase to water and wastewater rates from the 2014 rates.
Item 8.2
UTILITIES FEE SCHEDULEUTILITIES FEE SCHEDULE – ORDINANCE 2015-14 REQUESTING A 3% INCREASE TO WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY’S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves a 3% increase to water and wastewater rates from the 2014 rates.
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Item 8.3 - CODE AMENDMENT – MOBILE FOOD VENDING
CODE AMENDMENT – MOBILE FOOD VENDING - ORDINANCE 2015-20 AMENDING SECTION 26-67 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY THAT FOOD BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE CITY MAY PROVIDE MOBILE FOOD VENDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends Section 26-67 of the City Code pertaining to Mobile Food Vending.
Item 8.3
CODE AMENDMENT – MOBILE FOOD VENDINGCODE AMENDMENT – MOBILE FOOD VENDING - ORDINANCE 2015-20 AMENDING SECTION 26-67 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY THAT FOOD BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE CITY MAY PROVIDE MOBILE FOOD VENDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends Section 26-67 of the City Code pertaining to Mobile Food Vending.
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Item 8.4 - CODE AMENDMENT – VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CODE AMENDMENT – VEHICLES FOR HIRE – ORDINANCE 2015-21 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE III, TITLED TAXICABS; AMENDING TITLE OF ARTICLE III TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE; AMENDING SECTION 86-90 REGARDING LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE; AMENDING SECTION 86-91, DEFINITIONS, BY CHANGING THE TERM TAXICAB TO VEHICLE FOR HIRE AND REPLACING THE TERM TAXICAB WITH VEHICLE FOR HIRE THROUGHOUT ARTICLE III; AMENDING SECTION 86-93 BY PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND MEDALLIONS TO BE ISSUED BY CITY AND DISPLAYED BY DRIVERS; AMENDING SECTION 86-112 BY REQUIRING TRUTH IN ADVERTISING AND DISPLAY OF BUSINESS NAME ON ALL VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTION 86-116 BY PROVIDING THAT PERMIT HOLDERS AND DRIVERS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES MAY HAVE CITY PERMIT REVOKED BY CITY; AMENDING SECTION 86-131 BY REQUIRING CITY TO BE NAMED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED ON LIABILITY INSURANCE; AMENDING SECTION 86-140 BY REQUIRING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT ON ALL VEHICLES FOR HIRE INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONING, SEATBELTS FOR DRIVER AND ALL PASSENGERS, AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends various sections of the City Code pertaining to Vehicles for Hire.
Item 8.4
CODE AMENDMENT – VEHICLES FOR HIRECODE AMENDMENT – VEHICLES FOR HIRE – ORDINANCE 2015-21 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE III, TITLED TAXICABS; AMENDING TITLE OF ARTICLE III TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE; AMENDING SECTION 86-90 REGARDING LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE; AMENDING SECTION 86-91, DEFINITIONS, BY CHANGING THE TERM TAXICAB TO VEHICLE FOR HIRE AND REPLACING THE TERM TAXICAB WITH VEHICLE FOR HIRE THROUGHOUT ARTICLE III; AMENDING SECTION 86-93 BY PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND MEDALLIONS TO BE ISSUED BY CITY AND DISPLAYED BY DRIVERS; AMENDING SECTION 86-112 BY REQUIRING TRUTH IN ADVERTISING AND DISPLAY OF BUSINESS NAME ON ALL VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTION 86-116 BY PROVIDING THAT PERMIT HOLDERS AND DRIVERS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES MAY HAVE CITY PERMIT REVOKED BY CITY; AMENDING SECTION 86-131 BY REQUIRING CITY TO BE NAMED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED ON LIABILITY INSURANCE; AMENDING SECTION 86-140 BY REQUIRING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT ON ALL VEHICLES FOR HIRE INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONING, SEATBELTS FOR DRIVER AND ALL PASSENGERS, AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends various sections of the City Code pertaining to Vehicles for Hire.
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Item 9 - BOARD APPOINTMENTS
BOARD APPOINTMENT
CRA ADVISORY BOARD – 3 appointments.
Item 9
BOARD APPOINTMENTSBOARD APPOINTMENT
CRA ADVISORY BOARD – 3 appointments.
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Item 10.1 - DISCUSSION – DIRECTION – ACTION ITEMS
IMPACT FEES
IMPACT FEES
Item 10.1
DISCUSSION – DIRECTION – ACTION ITEMSIMPACT FEES
IMPACT FEES
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Item 10.2 - CHARTER OFFICER'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
CHARTER OFFICERS’ PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Item 10.2
CHARTER OFFICER'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONSCHARTER OFFICERS’ PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
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Item 11 - CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Item 11
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
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Items 12 & 13 - 12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
13. CITY CLERK REPORTS
Items 12 & 13
12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS13. CITY CLERK REPORTS
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Items 14 & 15 - 14. MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT
Items 14 & 15
14. MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS15. ADJOURNMENT
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