This Final Action Agenda/Minutes is supplemented by electronic recordings of the meeting, which may be reviewed upon request to the Village Clerk. Village Council meetings from June 8, 2016 forward can be viewed online at htp:l/estero-fl.govlouncil/vatch-meetings-onlinel. Staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and other documents related to this meeting are available at https:l/estero-  fl.gov/agendas/ at the corresponding agenda date.  APPROVED BY COUNCIL JUNE 21,2 2017  FINAL ACTION. AGENDAMINUTES Village Council Organizational Business Meeting Hampton Inn & Suites, Arena Room 10611 Chevrolet Way Estero, FL33928 May 15,2017 8:30 a.m.  1.  OPENING EXERCISES: (Includes call to order, roll call, pledge ofa allegiance, announcements,  proclamations, and ceremonial presentations) Call to Order: 8:43 a.m.  Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mayor Boesch.  Invocation: Pastor Doug Warren from GulfCoast Presbyterian Church.  Roll Call: Present: Mayor Jim Boesch - District 5, Vice Mayor Bill Ribble, District 1, Councilmember Howard Levitan - District 2, Councilmember Katy Errington - District 4, Councimember Nick Batos District 6, and Councilmember Jim Wilson District7. Also present: Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, Village Attorney Burt Saunders, and  Village Clerk Kathy Hall.  2. 3.  PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None. COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CODE OF CONDUCT:  Village Manager Sarkozy reviewed that, at the previous meeting, he, Village Attorney Saunders, and Councilmember Levitan were assigned to provide minor revisions, which  were discussed page by page.  Revisions toj pages 1 through 7 were acknowledged.  Extensive discussion took place regarding page 8, Section 10 (b), related to aj petitioner's presentation not exceeding two hours without the affirmative consent oft the Council or such advisory board. Time keeping was discussed and it was suggested that the Village  Village Council Organizational Business Meeting Final Action Agenda/Minutes- May 15,2017  Page 1of6    Clerk keep track ofthe time and alert the Council at the two-hour point. Discussion included allowing reasonable opportunity for an applicant's presentation as well as Councilmember Levitan spoke to al letter that Lee County sends to applicants14 days prior to al hearing, outlining the positions that staff disagrees with, which makes thei issues much more concise. He suggested that this may be something the Village may want to ask the Planning and Zoning Board to look at as part oft their Rules of Procedure. Page 9, Section 10 () - Discussion regarding the requirement related to the petitioner providing any new evidence seven days prior to the Village Council meeting at which the petition is to be considered for inclusion with the Council agenda packets. Page 10, Sections 12 and 13 - Extensive discussion regarding Councilmembers speaking to the news media or the public with respect to any matter that the Councilmember is not designated by the Council as liaison or spokesperson for the Village and prefacing Motion: Move to eliminate the new language in Section (e): When a liaison is  allowing the public an opportunity to testify.  remarks with "Ini my opinion."  appointed, or when the Council appoints a spokesperson, on any issue, such questions to the Village with respect to such issue shall, where possible, be  referred to such liaison or spokesperson. Motion by: Councimember Batos Seconded by: Councilmember Wilson  Discussion ensued.  Action: Motion died due to substitute motion.  Substitute Motion: Move to take the first sentence of Section 13 (e) and add it as the  second sentence in Section 13( (c).  Motion by: Councilmember Wilson Seconded by: Councilmember Errington  Discussion ensued.  Action: Section 13 (c) was revised to read: "The Mayor shall also serve as the  ceremonial head oft the Village. Except as specifically set forth above, there is no inherent or apparent power by virtue ofa person holding the office of  Mayor or Vice Mayor." Aye: Unanimous (roll call)  Vote: Nay: Abstentions:  Discussion ensued regarding the balance of Section 13(e).  Village Council Organizational Business Meeting Final Action. Agenda/Minutes- - May 15,2017  Page 2 of6    Motion: Move to: remove thej portion oft the language in Section 13 (e) that restricts the  Mayor and Vice Mayor from doing any less than the rest oft the Council.  Motion by:  Councilmember Batos  Seconded by: Councilmember Errington  Action: Motion failed due to tie vote.  Vote: (roll call) Abstentions:  Aye: Councilmembers Errington, Batos, and Mayor Boesch Nay: Councilmembers Levitan, Wilson, and Vice Mayor Ribble  Discussion ensued. Village Manager Sarkozy offered a revision to Sections 12 and 17. Village. Attorney Saunders suggested the first sentence in Section 13 (e) be revised to read: "When a liaison is appointed, or when the Council appoints a spokesperson, on any issue, such questions to the Village with respect to such issue shall, where possible, be Motion: Move to: revise the first sentence in Section 13 (e) to read: "When al liaison is  referred to such liaison or spokesperson."  appointed, or when the Council appoints a spokesperson, on anyi issue, such questions to the Village with respect to such issue shall, where possible, be  referred to such liaison or spokesperson." Motion by: Councilmember Ribble Seconded by: Councilmember Wilson  Discussion followed.  Action: Revised the first sentence in Section 13 (e) to read: "When a liaison is  appointed, or when the Council appoints a spokesperson, on any issue, such questions to the Village with respect to such issue shall, where possible, be  referred to such liaison or spokesperson."  Vote: Nay: Abstentions:  Aye: Unanimous (roll call)  Page 11, Section 13 (g) - Extensive discussion regarding election ofMayor and Vice Mayor on ai rotational basis, with the Vice Mayor normally succeeding the Mayor every  two years.  The meeting went into recess at 10:11 a.m. and reconvened at 10:19a.m. Motion: Move toj put the proposed language in Section 13 (g) in the Rules of  Procedure.  Motion by: Councilmember Batos Seconded by: Mayor Boesch  Village Council Organizational Business Meeting Final Action. Agenda/Minutes- - May 15, 2017  Page 30 of6    Action: Motion failed due to tie vote.  Vote: (roll call) Abstentions:  Aye: Councilmembers Levitan, Wilson, and Vice Mayor Ribble Nay: Councilmembers Errington, Batos, and Mayor Boesch  Pages 11 through 14, Section 14 - Conduct of Council Members and Meetings. Village Manager Sarkozy explained that this section addressed professional behavior, civility, and generally promoted respectful behavior. Councilmember Levitan noted that the  wording came from the Bonita Springs Council Code ofConduct Motion: Move to accept the wording in Section 14. Motion by: Vice Mayor Ribble Seconded by: Councilmember Batos Action: Accepted the wording in Section 14. Vote: Aye: Unanimous (roll call) Nay: Abstentions:  Revisions on pages 13 and 14 were acknowledged.  Pages 15 and 16, Section 17 -Liaisons. Village Manager Sarkozy stated that this section emphasized the role oft the liaison; a "fact finding" role; and guided the behavior ofl how  liaisons would be treated.  Motion: Move to approve the Rules of] Procedure by resolution.  Motion by: Vice Mayor Ribble Seconded by: Mayor Boesch  Discussion ensued regarding Section 13 (g) related to election of Mayor and Vice Mayor Amendment to Motion: Move to include Section 13 (g) on page 11 with the deletion of  on a1 rotational basis.  "with the Vice Mayor normally succeeding the Mayor every  two years."  Motion by: Councilmember Levitan Seconded by: Councilmember Wilson  Action: Included Section 13 (g) on pagel1 and deleted "with the Vice Mayor  normally succeeding the Mayor every two years."  Vote:  Aye: Councilmembers Levitan, Errington, Wilson, Vice Mayor Ribble, and Mayor  Boesch Nay: Councimember Batos Abstentions:  Village Council Organizational Business Meeting Final Action. Agenda/Minutes- May 15,2017  Page 4 of6    Public Comment:  Bob King, ECCL, addressed liaisons  Action on Main Motion: Approved the Rules of Procedure by resolution.  Vote: Aye: Unanimous (roll call) Nay: Abstentions: VISION:  4.  Village Manager Sarkozy explained it was important to address this topic as the Village develops the Comprehensive Plan as well as thel budget document. Hei referred to the "general" vision, Goal 19 from the Estero Community Plan, revised as of August 20, 2014. He stated that, in general Council discussions, it was brought up that Council could start with this general vision and possibly get into some oft the detail with current Mayor Boesch suggested that a workshop be scheduled. Councilmember Levitan noted the importance ofworking in coordination with the Comprehensive Plan and provided scheduling details. He also spoke to the detailed goals, objectives, and policies for the 9 required elements and the public process through Planning and Zoning Board and Village Council meetings. The goal is tol have the Comprehensive Plan filed by the end oft the Discussion followed regarding public involvement through viewing the information on the internet and participating in surveys; a consultant for parks and open space; objective data; utilization oft the park; concern regarding importance ofthel historic aspect; Village Center; Estero River; coastal and environmental aspects; bike/ped study; DR/GR; and  issues.  year.  complete streets. Public Comment:  Don Eslick, ECCL, addressed the consultant's] lack of updating information on their website. He also addressed interaction between experts and the public. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None.  5.  Council comments:  Councilmember Wilson inquired regarding a casual dress code for Council meetings for the next few months. Discussion followed and consensus was for Councilmembers to Councimember Levitan addressed an issue that resulted in the possibility ofasking  dress however they want to dress.  Council to reconsider a vote at a recent meeting.  Village Council Organizational Business Meeting Final Action. Agenda/Minutes- May 15,2017  Page 5 of6    A motion to adjourn wasi made and duly passed.  6.  ADJOURNMENT: 11:55 a.m.  ATTEST:  VILLAGE OF ESTERO, FLORIDA  By:_ hachul Kathy Hall, MMC, Village Clerk  By:  A  Village Council Organizational Business Meeting Final Action. Agenda/Minutes - May 15,2017  Page 6 of6