City provides summary of council meeting
The city of Sanibel released the following summary of the Sanibel City Council’s regular meeting, which was held on Aug. 18 in MacKenzie Hall at City Hall on Sanibel:
SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING
Council held the second reading and public hearing for legislation related to speed zones. The ordinance was adopted by the council. The legislation states that all speed limits will be established by ordinance. To view a table of the speed limits, visit https://mysanibel.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15758395&GUID=816ED8FA-7EE9-461E-AB99-BFAB32C87863.
PASSING ZONES
Council approved additional no passing zones on various city roadways. To view the roads, visit https://mysanibel.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15758406&GUID=320F4CF6-C43C-4246-89B5-BE1F39CC69EE.
ROUNDABOUT REFERENDUM
Council determined the ballot language for an advisory referendum concerning the proposed roundabout at Periwinkle Way and Causeway Boulevard. The referendum will appear on the March municipal election ballot.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Council appointed applicants Richard Birney, Matt Chesser, Angi Welch and Jane Winslow to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
STORMWATER ASSESSMENT
Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Steve Chaipel reviewed the key points of the presentation on the potential stormwater assessment that was provided at the July 21 meeting. Council tabled a resolution to establish a public hearing regarding an assessment and directed staff to gather more information related to assessment structures.
FLOCK CAMERA SYSTEM
City Manager Souza and Sanibel Police Chief William Dalton provided information to council about the use of automated license plate readers (LPR) on Sanibel and answered questions from council.
PRESENTATIONS
– Council recognized Human Resources Director Crystal Mansell for her 25 years of service to the city through a proclamation.
– Council recognized retiring Lee Health President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Lawrence Antonucci through a proclamation for his leadership and commitment to healthcare for the residents of Sanibel and Southwest Florida.