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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES

REGULAR SESSION

224 S. Jefferson StreetPerry, Florida

March 26, 2002

MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Scott, Bill Alexander, Richard Frith, Pam Feagle, Doug Everett

STAFF PRESENT: Bill Brynes, Barney Johnson, Wayne Putnal, Billy LaValle, Bill Blue andAnnette Anderson

Mayor Frith called the meeting to order. Councilmember Scott led those attending the meeting inprayer. Mayor Frith led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The secretary then calledthe roll.

PRESENT ABSENT

Councilmember Feagle XCouncilmember Alexander XCouncilmember Scott XCouncilmember Everett XMayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM (3)APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES.

After a brief review of the minutes, Councilmember Scott asked for clarification of minutes on page

five. The secretary noted a portion of the minutes had inadvertently been left out. City Manager Bill

Brynes reviewed that portion that should be included. Councilmember Everett made a motion to adopt

the minutes of March 12, 2002, Regular Session with the omission to be included. The motion was

seconded by Councilmember Alexander and upon roll call vote was as follows:

YEA NAY


AGENDA ITEM (4)RECEIVING REQUESTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Dr. Jerry Boland, Taylor County Health Department, informed the Council of an opportunity for the

health department to obtain a grant from the state for a Cardiovascular Community Intervention

Program. Mr. Boland said, as part of obtaining the grant, the Health Department needs in-kind services

and partnerships. Mr. Boland said the Department already has this with the county and the hospital

and would like to form a partnership with the City, as well. Mr. Boland said he would like to seek in-

kind services through the Citys recreational facilities, such as use of the city pool and community

center. Mr. Boland said this would be for up to three times a week for forty-six weeks a year for the

four-year period of the grant and could be done working around the functions of the City.

Mayor Frith commented he thinks this would be a good thing for the community. Councilmember

Feagle asked how the public would be informed. Mr. Boland said this would be done through local

radio, television and newspapers, as well as word of mouth. Councilmember Everett asked about

working around the pool schedule during the summer months. Mr. Brynes said scheduling could be

worked out. Councilmember Everett asked whether the City would provide lifeguards. Mr. Boland

said the health department would work with the City to make this happen and with whatever is

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convenient for the City. Councilmember Scott asked if both the Jerkins pool and the City Pool would

be used. Mr. Boland said all that could be used throughout the City would be used. Councilmember

Alexander asked what kind of dollar amount this involved. Mr. Boland said the Department needs a 25

percent match ($25,000). Councilmember Feagle made a motion to support the Taylor County Health

Department with in-kind services through the Citys recreational facilities, as discussed above.

Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion and upon roll call vote was as follows:

YEA NAY


Another individual to address the Council was Ms. Tiffany Padgett, Big Bend Hospice. Ms. Padgett

gave a brief background of Big Bend Hospice, saying it is a non-profit organization that helps meet the

needs of individuals and their families at lifes end. Ms. Padgett introduced Ms. Jan Lee, also of

Hospice. Ms. Lee told the Council the organization has local office space but is in need of larger

space. Ms. Lee asked the Council if the City might have some office space available, or if they might

know of some available office space. As an example, Ms. Lee said Jefferson County and Madison

County lease office space to Big Bend Hospice for $1.00 per year.

Mayor Frith said there might be some space available in a few months at the Gladys Morse Elementary

School (Taylor County Elementary West). Mayor Frith said Ms. Lee might also check into the

previous Main Street Perry, Inc. office (formerly Attorney Mike Smiths offices on Green Street). Ms.

Lee said there is no urgencyshe just wanted to ask the Council about this.

Ms. Tasha Colon, 110 W. Ash Street, addressed the Council regarding some overgrown vacant property

behind her residence on Ash Street. Ms. Colon expressed concern regarding health and safety saying

mosquitoes are so bad her children cannot go outside and play. Ms. Colon said she had been to City

Hall some time ago and was told of the procedure the City follows to notify property owners for

cleanup of their property when a complaint is received. Ms. Colon said the property has not been

cleaned up yet. Director of Community Development Billy LaValle reviewed the matter with the

Council saying Ms. Colon probably had talked to Mr. Gunter or Mr. Stamos (previous directors of the

Community Development Department). Mr. LaValle told the Council there had been some flaw in the

ordinance, which has since been cleared up. Mr. LaValle said he would check on this matter the nextmorning.

Ms. Susan Nelson addressed the Council to ask the Councils consideration of adoption of a

Proclamation for Relay for Life and to invite Councilmembers to the Relay for Life race in April.

Mayor Frith commented on the good done for the community by this event. It was the consensus of

the Council to adopt the proclamation for Relay for Life.

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Mr. Jim Allen, GT Com, introduced Mr. Mark Addison, Engineering Consulting Services (for GT

Com). Mr. Addison asked the Councils permission to install monitoring wells on city right-of-way (at

City Hall) for the purpose of meeting Department of Environmental Protection requirements for

determining whether contamination exists in the area. Mr. Addison said monitoring wells would also

be installed across Ellis Street in the area of the Old Depot and at GT Com. Mayor Frith asked if the

wells could be installed away from the concrete. Mr. Addison said the wells could be placed in the

grass area. Mayor Frith asked what it would trigger (GT Com) to do if contamination is found. Mr.

Addison said they would be required to determine the lateral extension of the contamination. Speaking

of his business experience, Councilmember Everett said he does not think it is a big deal and if there

were contamination, the state would clean it up and pay for the clean up. Councilmember Everett saidhe did not think the City would have much of an exposure concern. Mr. Addison said, if the Council

approves, the wells would need to be installed the next day. Councilmember Everett made a motion to

allow monitoring wells to be installed on City right-of-way at the City Hall location. The motion was

seconded by Councilmember Alexander and upon roll call vote was as follows:

YEA NAY

Councilmember Feagle XCouncilmember Alexander XCouncilmember Scott X

Councilmember Everett XMayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM 5(A)CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS INFORMATION CONCERNING CLEANUP EFFORTS ALONG U. S. 19.

Mr. Buddy Humphries, as Director of Tourism and Economic Development, addressed the Council

about clean up along Highway 19 coming into Perry. Mr. Humphries said the Taylor County

Development Authority, the Taylor County Tourist Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce,

motel and restaurant owners and citizens have shown support for the clean up of Highway 19 and are

requesting the Citys help. Mr. Humphries said many people have complained about how the

community looks when passing through on Highway 19.

Mr. Humphries spoke about the importance of showcasing the community through promoting

economic development within the community. Mr. Humphries said how the community looks makes

an impression on the people passing through on Highway 19 as to whether they would stop and stay

overnight or eat at the food establishments.

Mr. Humphries said the citizens want the City to use whatever ordinances, statutes or codes necessary

to enforce, repair or remove dilapidated, unsafe and unoccupied structures on Highway 19 coming into

Perry. Mr. Humphries said clean up of this area would improve property values, help eliminate crime

providing a safer place to live and add to the pride of the community. Mr. Humphries also said the

street lighting on Highway 19 from Jefferson Street north should mirror the street lighting on Highway

19 from Jefferson Street going south. Mr. Humphries said the project would not be inexpensive but it

needs to be done. Mr. Humphries said these organizations and individuals would stand behind and

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support the City in its efforts in anyway possible. Mr. Humphries said the Chairman of the Taylor

County Tourist Development Council has signed a resolution supporting the request by the Taylor

County Development Authority that the City of Perry begin efforts to clean up Highway 19.

Councilmember Scott asked if there was some idea of the number of buildings to be torn down. Mr.

Humphries said, at this time, this is not known. Mayor Frith commented the City has had a list of

structures that could be demolished, but the realization of doing so is the cost for the City. Mayor Frith

said the City does have ordinances in place and it would behoove the City to use those ordinances.

Mayor Frith said another concern for the City has been how to dispose of the material left behind from

demolition (cost of disposal at the Greenville landfill). Mayor Frith said he had been informed that the

City is not obligated to take the material to the Greenville landfillthat it could probably be taken to

Live Oak for disposal. Mayor Frith said he feels it is time the City bite the bullet and do what has to

be done and start the process and how best to accomplish this.

Councilmember Feagle said she agrees 100% and thinks the City needs to do whatever needs to be

done to clean up the City even if it means going into the Citys cash reserves.

Councilmember Scott commented on the process of notifying property owners, saying this could be a

long process. Director of Community Development Billy LaValle agreed and briefly reviewed that

process. Mr. LaValle said the process could actually take up to as much as six months if the property

owners apply for additional time through the Citys Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Frith said the

clean up would not only help the City but would also help the property owner.

Mr. Humphries said he would like to see the City adopt a resolution in support of this cleanup.

Councilmember Scott began to make a motion as City Manager Bill Brynes requested that staff be

given time to put together some suggestions and recommendations for Councils review. After furtherdiscussion, it was the consensus of the Council to support the clean up of Highway 19 to include the

street lighting as discussed by Mr. Humphries and staff bring back information.

AGENDA ITEM 5(B)CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF TO REVIEW FINANCIAL INFORMATIONFOR PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2002.

City Manager Bill Brynes reviewed and provided printed information reflecting general fund/cash

receipts and expenses (actual budget) for fiscal years 2000, 2001 and 2002 for a five-month period

(October 1, 2001 through February 28, 2002). Mr. Brynes explained variances in the different funds

from year to year. Mr. Brynes also reviewed information regarding cash balances for restricted and

unrestricted cash for the period October 1, 2001 through February 28, 2002.

After some discussion, Councilmember Everett expressed the need to be able to project out in some

way where the City is going to be at certain times because this would affect his decision for spending.

Councilmember Feagle agreed. Councilmember Everett requested that the City Manager try to come

up with something about the trend and projection by the next Council meeting. Councilmembers

thanked the City Manager for the financial information he had provided and reviewed.

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AGENDA ITEM 5(C)CITY COUNCIL TO APPOINT-REAPPOINT CITY OF PERRYCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIREAPRIL 11, 2002.

It was noted that member Robert Lynn requested not to be reappointed. Councilmember Everett said

he has someone in mind but had not approached him or her yet, but would speak with them about

serving on the Board before the next Council meeting. Councilmember Everett made a motion to

reappoint Sam Folsom and Mike Deming to another term on the Citys Construction Industry

Licensing Board. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Scott and upon roll call vote was as

follows:

YEA NAYCouncilmember Feagle XCouncilmember Alexander XCouncilmember Scott XCouncilmember Everett XMayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM (6)CITY MANAGER.

There was no discussion at this time.

AGENDA ITEM (7)DEPARTMENT HEADS.

There was no discussion at this time.

AGENDA ITEM (8)CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS.

Councilmember Feagle spoke about priority lists for street resurfacing and paving. Councilmember

Feagle commended the Police Department for its efforts in trying to control the speed in the

neighborhoods. Councilmember Feagle commented on recently installed stop signs and street striping

in the Clark subdivision.

Councilmember Feagle asked when the mosquito spraying would begin. Director of Public Works

Barney Johnson said the County does the spraying and usually only does so when there are complaints.

Councilmember Feagle asked that the citys right-of-ways be kept mowed and cleaned up.

Councilmember Feagle asked if the railroad had further reduced the fees to the City associated with theCitys Main Street storm water project. Mr. Brynes said they had reduced them all they were going to

when he last spoke with them. Mr. Brynes commented that anything further could delay the much-

needed project. Councilmember Everett agreed the project needs to push forward and then the City

could go back and look at the charges.

Councilmember Alexander said residents on Folsom near the old Foley school building want

something done about cleaning up the area.

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Councilmember Scott told the Council that Board of County Commissioner Chairman, Frank Russell,

asked that she bring a matter before the Council. Councilmember Scott said the Board wants the Citys

assistance in updating (improving) the Southside Park, but she does not know exactly what they want

done. City Manager Bill Brynes commented that Chairman Russell said he would like the City to

participate in redoing the park since, primarily, city residents would use the park. Mayor Frith

commented the park would be used 100% by county residents, noting that city residents are also

county residents.

AGENDA ITEM (9)ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting wasadjourned at approximately 7:45 p. m.

ATTEST:

_______________________________ _________________________________

William E. Brynes, City Manager Richard D. Frith, Mayor

Recorded in Official Minute Book:

___________________________ _________________________________ Annette Anderson, Secretary Date

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