City of Lake Butler

REGULAR MEETING

 MAY 12, 2008

 

CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL: Mayor Crawford called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and read the following statement:  If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made”. Commissioners Beasley, Mayor Brantley Crawford, Ray Crawford, Myers, Stalvey, City Attorney Maines, and City Manager Berchtold were present.

 

ITEM A   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Brantley Crawford led the pledge of allegiance.

 

ITEM B.  APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA FORMAT.

 

Motion made by Stalvey, second by R. Crawford and carried unanimously to approve the Agenda Format.

 

ITEM C.   PROVISION FOR CITIZEN INPUT

 

Mike Banks, Fire Chief of Lake Butler Volunteer Fire Department, informed the Commission Board he had been contacted by the State requesting assistance with the wild fires and house fires in Brevard County.  He requested permission from the Board to assist.

 

Maggi Wetzel, Treasurer, Lake Butler Rotary, expressed to the Commission Board the Rotary Club desire to assist with the July 4th event and impending Skate Park.

 

ITEM 1.  CONSENT AGENDA

  • Communication from USDA: Little Rainbow Appraisal
  • City Commission Minutes of April 14, 2008
  • Board of Adjustment Minutes of April 14, 2008
  • Fire Chief’s Report for April, 2008
  • Consideration / Appointment of Code Enforcement Board Member
  • Ratification of Purchase of Work Van Pursuant to State Sheriffs’ Association Contract
  • Amendment to City Manager’s Contract

 

Motion made by Myers, second by R. Crawford, opposed by Stalvey and carried to table amendment to City Manager’ Contract until the June 9th Commission meeting.

 

Motion made by R. Crawford, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to table City Manager’s Contract until a later meeting.

Motion made by Myers, second by Stalvey and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda with amendment to Resolution 08-05.

 

ITEM 2.  RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD LIFT STATION PROJECT

 

Motion made by R. Crawford, second by Myers and carried unanimously to approve the bid award to D & G Underground, Inc in the amount of $393,052.52.

 

Frank Darabi of Darabi & Associates, provided information to the Commission Board pertaining to a letter from RTG. 

 

Motion made by R. Crawford, second by Myers and carried unanimously to withdraw the motion for the bid award.

 

Motion made by R. Crawford, second by Myers and carried unanimously to add the letter from RTG to the file and to award the bid to D & G Underground, Inc.

 

ITEM 3.  APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT AND PAYABLES FOR MONTH OF APRIL, 2008 AND (B) RECOMMENDARION TO RESERVE FUND BALANCE

 

Motion made by Myers, second by R. Crawford and carried unanimously to approve the Finance Report and Payables.

 

ITEM 4. RECOMMENDATION TO ADJUST REFUSE COLLECTION RATES

PURSUANT TO CONTRACT WITH BRADFORD GARBAGE

 

Motion made by Beasley, second by Myers and carried unanimously to adjust the rates by 3.6% effective May 1, 2008.

 

ITEM 5. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD ELECTRICAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO JENKINS ELECTRIC FOR LIFT STATION PROJECT

 

Motion made by Stalvey, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to approve the bid award to Jenkins Electric.

 

ITEM 6. RECOMMENDATION TO FORMALLY ASK UNION COUNTY TO

APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT.

 

Motion made by R. Crawford, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to apply for the transportation grant.

 


ITEM 7.  INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2008-1,

AN ORINANCE PROVIDING CLARIFYING ELECTION PROCEDURES

 

Motion made by Beasley to introduce Ordinance No. 2008-1 and to read the Ordinance by title only.  City Attorney Maines read the Ordinance by title only, motion seconded by R. Crawford and carried unanimously.

 

ITEM 8. CONSIDERATION / ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2008-5 APPROVING A GREENSCAPE CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Motion made by Stalvey to adopt Resolution 2008-5 and to read the Resolution by title only.  City Attorney Maines read the Resolution by title only, motion seconded by R. Crawford and carried unanimously.

 

ITEM 9. DISCUSSION OF SKATEPARK GRANT OPPORTUNITY

 

Megan Carter, Planner/Grant Coordinator with Bailey Bishop & Lane, Inc. informed the Commission there are state grants (FRDAP) available and she would assist with the application for the skatepark.


Jennie Reed, representing Lake Butler Rotary, stated the Rotary Club will support the skatepark project and suggested applying for available grants. City Manager Berchtold also informed the Commission the Lake Butler schools are signing a petition to submit in support of the skatepark.

 

Motion made by Stalvey, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to approve the skatepark concept.

 

ITEM 10. UPDATE/APPROVALS FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES.

 

Motion made by Stalvey, second by R. Crawford and carried unanimously to approve the July 4th activities with changes.

 

ITEM 11. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.

 

There was none.

 

ITEM 12. REPORT BY THE CITY MANAGER.

 

City Manager Berchtold requested a Public Hearing and meeting with the Commission Members for May 19th at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the financing for the Lift Station.

 

Motion made by Stalvey, second by R. Crawford and carried unanimously to approve the Public Hearing.

 

ITEM 13. COMMENTS OR REMARKS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS

 

Commissioner Beasley requested a review of the dog ordinance.

 

ITEM 14.  ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING.

 

Motion made by Commissioner Stalvey, second by R. Crawford and carried unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:06 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

John D. Berchtold, City Clerk

 

Approved by the Lake Butler City Commission on June 9, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

By: ______________________________Attest: ________________________________            Brantley Crawford, Mayor                                  John D. Berchtold, City Clerk