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October 20, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

Community Meeting Room

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Agenda — 58 items

  1. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:48
  2. 2. Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:57
  3. 3. Invocation ▶ jump to 1:38
  4. 3 (Note: Chair Brechnitz was not present at Roll Call, but joined the meeting at 5:44 P.M. via Zoom teleconference connection; he disconnected from the meeting at 9:20 P.M.)
  5. 4. Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 3:19
  6. 4 Also Present
  7. 5 Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Charlotte Schrimper of Tommie Barfield Elementary School ID 25-4339
  8. 5. Approval of the Agenda Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:50
  9. 6. Approval of the Minutes
  10. 8 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025 ID 25-4203 Approved Pass
  11. 7. Approval of Consent Agenda Approved as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 14:45
  12. 10 [Approval of the Consent Agenda Passed the Routine Items Listed Below]
  13. 7a. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Purchase Orders which are Anticipated to Exceed $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 - Casey Lucius, Ph.D., Assistant City Manager ID 25-4765 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:44
  14. 11 Motion to Allow for Remote Participation by Chair Brechnitz Approved Pass
  15. b. Extension of Contract #2022-003 with Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. for Monthly Surface Water Quality Testing of City Waterways for Nutrients and Quarterly Testing for Potentially Toxigenic Cyanobacteria (Algae) in the Amount of $92,416.80 Annually - Justin Martin, Director, Public Works ID 25-4682
  16. 12 (Note: Chair Brechnitz joined the meeting two minutes after the Motion to allow for his remote participation)
  17. c. Reappointment of the Special Magistrate Robert D. Pritt for an Additional Two-Year Term - Tracy Frazzano, Police Chief ID 25-4756
  18. 7d. Agreement - Request from the YMCA of Collier County, Inc. to Defer Impact Fees - Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director - Community Affairs/Growth Management ID 25-4800 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 237:18
  19. 8. Proclamations and Presentations ▶ jump to 26:27
  20. a. Proclamation - Florida City Government Week ID 25-4739
  21. b. Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month ID 25-4773 ▶ jump to 28:48
  22. 9. Citizens' Comments on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing and Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda ▶ jump to 18:13
  23. 19 [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 4 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item.]
  24. 10. City Manager's Report Approved ▶ jump to 31:24
  25. 20 (Note: a 10 minute recess was called at 5:47 p.m. so that broadcast and recording technical difficulties could be addressed. Council resumed session at 5:58 p.m.)
  26. 11. City Attorney's Report ▶ jump to 63:35
  27. 22 City Attorney’s Report ID 25-4205
  28. 12. Departmental Reports ▶ jump to 64:55
  29. 23 (Note: Five (5) members of the Council were heard to voice their support of the Motion - Councilors Champagne, Goehler, Palumbo, Schwan, and Vice-Chair Gray. No responses were heard from Councilor Henry or Chair Brechnitz)
  30. 24 Monthly Departmental Reports ID 25-4207 ▶ jump to 64:58
  31. 13. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
  32. 26 Please be advised that the following items on the agenda are quasi-judicial in nature. If you wish to comment upon these items, please inform the Clerk by filling out the available sign-up form. An opportunity for persons to speak on the items will be made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-examination. If you refuse either to be cross-examined or to be sworn, your testimony will not be considered. The general public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the Council to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization. (Council members to communicate ex-parte communication.)
  33. 14. Ordinances
  34. A. Public Hearings
  35. B. First Readings
  36. 15. Resolutions & City Council Items ▶ jump to 70:28
  37. a. Resolution - Site Development Plan Amendment (SDP-25-000172) for the Vietnam Memorial Located at Veterans Community Park at 901 Park Avenue, Marco Island, FL 34145 - Daniel J. Smith, Director, Community Affairs/Growth Management ID 25-4790 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 70:32
  38. b. Resolution - Approving a Local Agency Program (LAP) Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Construction of the Collier Boulevard Alternate Bike Lanes Project - Justin Martin, P.E., Director, Public Works ID 25-4704 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 76:19
  39. c. Resolution Ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local No. 2887 - Chris Byrne, Fire Chief, Fire Rescue Department ID 25-4786 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 85:47
  40. d. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Payment for FY24 Audit Services in the Amount of $109,190 which will Increase the Total to $187,190 - Continued from October 20, 2025 Meeting - Sharon Dangles, Interim Finance Director ID 25-4787 Failed Fail ▶ jump to 104:24
  41. e. Discussion - Local Bill to the Florida House of Representatives, Continued from October 20, 2025 Meeting - Charter Amendment Regarding City of Marco Island City Council Vacancies - Joan Taylor, City Clerk ID 25-4788 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 207:36
  42. 35 Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Payment for FY24 Audit Services in the Amount of $109,190 which will Increase the Total to $187,190 - Continued from October 20, 2025 Meeting - Sharon Dangles, Interim Finance Director ID 25-4787 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:24
  43. 16. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
  44. 36 Motion to Extend the Meeting Approved Pass
  45. 17. Council Communications & Future Agenda ▶ jump to 239:12
  46. a. Discussion - Senate Bill 180 Legal Challenge - Stephen Gray, Vice-Chairman City Council ID 25-4802 Failed Fail ▶ jump to 239:25
  47. b. Discussion - Draft Letter to Governor DeSantis - Exemption from Live Local Act - Stephen Gray, Vice-Chairman, City Council ID 25-4804 Failed Fail ▶ jump to 247:36
  48. c. Future Agenda Items ID 25-4204 ▶ jump to 256:27
  49. 18. Council Reports ▶ jump to 281:31
  50. 41 Motion to Extend the Meeting Approved Pass
  51. 42 Monthly Committee Updates (County Boards and Organizations) ID 25-4750 ▶ jump to 281:33
  52. 19. Citizens' Comments
  53. 44 [4 minutes per individual – Each individual has one opportunity to speak.] ▶ jump to 281:14
  54. 20. Adjournment ▶ jump to 284:55
  55. 45 Motion to Extend the Meeting Approved Pass
  56. 46 All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Marco Island, 50 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL. 34145. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council meeting due to disability should contact the City of Marco Island at (239) 389-5010, or email the City Clerk, Joan Taylor, at jtaylor@cityofmarcoisland.com at least two days prior thereto if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email. Any Invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Council meeting shall be voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views and beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council, and the Council is not allowed by law to endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any speaker. Marco Island City Council Rules of Decorum The City of Marco Island is committed to the First Amendment principal of free speech and to full and open discussion of the City’s business in open forum. It also recognizes that in order to ensure meetings of the City Council are conducted in a manner that allows the business of the City to be effectively conducted, and ensures that members of the public can be heard in a fair, impartial and respectful manner, that reasonable rules based on time, place, and manner of that speech are in order. The members of the Marco Island City Council, employees of the City of Marco Island, and citizen participants are expected to reflect proper decorum and treat each other with courtesy and respect as follows: • The City Council Chair is in control of the meeting at all times. The Chair is granted wide discretion to interpret and enforce these rules of decorum and other City Council Policies and Procedures. • When recognized by the Chair, citizen participants will address all comments to the Chair, speaking from the designated podium. No individual shall make slanderous, disparaging or unduly repetitive remarks. • Only those persons who have signed for a particular item of business will be given the opportunity to speak. Exceptions may be granted at the sole discretion of the Chair. • Demonstrations in the form of clapping, applauding, heckling or other verbal outbursts in support or in opposition to a speaker during his or her remarks are not permitted. Such demonstrations between speakers may be further limited by the Chair should they serve to disrupt the orderly conduct of the meeting. • For the safety of all in the chambers, signs, placards, or anything blocking sightlines, entrances, exits or aisles in the City Council Chambers are not permitted. • No more than one person may stand in the aisles or at the dais. Individuals waiting to be recognized shall wait in an area designated by the City. Persons exiting the council chambers shall do so quietly. • Anyone who violates these Rules of Decorum may forfeit their right to speak and may be asked to leave or cease their public comment at the discretion of the Chair. Citizen Comment on Consent Agenda Items • Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. • Anyone wishing to comment on any item on the Consent Agenda should submit a Speakers Request Card before these item(s) are considered. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes on any item removed from the Consent Agenda.
  57. 47 Council Communications, Continued
  58. 49 Motion to Extend the Meeting Approved Pass