MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 8, 2018 3048 S. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118 Present: CouncilMember Mel Lindauer, CouncilMember Richard Bryan, Mayor Harry Jennings, Vice Mayor Peggy Rice, and Council Member Lorraine Geiger. Staff: City Manager Michael Booker, City Clerk Cheri Schwab, City Attorney Lonnie Groot, City Planner Stewart Cruz, Community Services Director Fred Hiatt, Finance Director Kurt Swartzlander and Public Safety Director Stephan Dembinsky 1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS, PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC NOTICES: Employee Service Awards Director Fred Hiatt presented Scott Vanover with his 10-year service award. City Manager Mike Booker presented Director Stephan Dembinsky with his 20-year service award. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: April 24, 2018 CMBR GEIGER moved, seconded by CMBR RICE to approve the minutes of April 24, 2018. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5). Yes: Council Member Lorraine Geiger, CouncilMember Mel Lindauer, CouncilMember Richard Bryan, Mayor Harry Jennings, Vice Mayor Peggy Rice. 3. CONSENT AGENDA: Board Appointment Culture & Entertainment Board : Kim Horvanecz as regular member Approval of Finance Policy Amendment CMBR LINDAUER moved, seconded by CMBR RICE to approve the consent agenda. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5). Yes: Council Member Lorraine Geiger, CouncilMember Mel Lindauer, CouncilMember Richard Bryan, Mayor Harry Jennings, Vice Mayor Peggy Rice. 4. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney explained that with the sale of the 1906 S. Atlantic Avenue property, there needed to be a document that released the city of all rights to mining, etc. This will be included at closing. City Council 5/08/2018 1 | P a g e CMBR RICE moved, seconded by CMBR GEIGER to relinquish the city rights to mining, etc. located on the property at 1906 S. Atlantic Avenue. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5). Yes: Council Member Lorraine Geiger, CouncilMember Mel Lindauer, CouncilMember Richard Bryan, Mayor Harry Jennings, Vice Mayor Peggy Rice. Attorney Groot related a phone call from the NJ reporter, Dustin Wyatt, regarding the parking lot agreements with the County Council. The item was discussed at the County meeting on May 1st under the County Attorney Report. The County has decided to go forward with mediation by a vote of 6-1 with CMBR Billie Wheeler dissenting. Attorney Groot distributed documents that were given out at the County meeting. The next step is to wait to hear from the County regarding a mediation date. 5. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER: None. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: 6. Approval for Non-conforming Sign Grant to Waters Edge Apartments CMBR Lindauer questioned the proposed grant amount as he felt it should have been a lower percentage. City Planner, Stewart Cruz, explained that the formula used was the new scale approved by council a few months ago. CMBR GEIGER moved, seconded by CMBR RICE to approve the sign grant for Waters Edge Apartments. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5). Yes: Council Member Lorraine Geiger, CouncilMember Mel Lindauer, CouncilMember Richard Bryan, Mayor Harry Jennings, Vice Mayor Peggy Rice. 7. Approval for Special Exception extension to WD Plaza LLC, for Chuckles LLC CMBR RICE moved, seconded by CMBR GEIGER to approve the special exception extension for Chuckles LLC. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5). Yes: Council Member Lorraine Geiger, CouncilMember Mel Lindauer, CouncilMember Richard Bryan, Mayor Harry Jennings, Vice Mayor Peggy Rice. 8. Discussion on cent sales tax The City Manager explained that the issue of a cent sales tax increase was on hold for now. After a recent article in the Daytona News Journal, the County Council decided against placing this on the next ballot. Instead, impact fees will be re-examined. 9. Review Shores Community Center Facility Manual and Fee Proposal City Council 5/08/2018 2 | P a g e The councilmembers had very minor changes to the proposed Facility Manual and Fee structure. There was some discussion regarding where a designated area for smoking could be located. Some of council wished to not allow smoking anywhere on the grounds while others felt the farthest spot in the parking lot would suffice. This will be the operating manual and once the building is open, it can be adjusted by the City Manager as needed. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS: CMBR Geiger felt nostalgic as this would be the final council meeting in this chamber. CMBR Lindauer thanked Director Hiatt for installing more pedestrian crosswalk signs. He also thanked the Public Safety Department for making the city feel safe. CMBR Bryan asked for a status update on the new building. The City Manager responded that the punch lists were being reviewed and it should be turned over to the city on May 24th. The next council meeting will be held on June 12th in the new facility. 11. AUDIENCE REMARKS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: John Ersland thanked Director Hiatt for working to make City Hall more handicap accessible. He also reminded the audience that Norwegian Constitution Day was fast approaching. 12. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR THE NEXT AGENDA: None. 11. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting ended at7:51 pm. ______________________________ MAYOR HARRY H. JENNINGS ATTEST: ______________________________ CITY CLERK, CHERI SCHWAB __________________________ CITY MANAGER MICHAEL T. BOOKER City Council 5/08/2018 3 | P a g e