CITY OF LAKE BUTLER
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2009
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL:
Mayor R. 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 B. Crawford, R. Crawford, Mayor Beasley, and Cason were present. Commissioner Myers was absent.
Staff: City Manager Berchtold and City Attorney Maines were present.
ITEM A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Crawford led the Pledge of allegiance.
ITEM B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA FORMAT.
Motion made by Beasley, second by Cason and carried unanimously to approve the Agenda Format.
ITEM C. PROVISION FOR CITIZEN INPUT
There were none.
NEW PROCEDURE:
Pertaining to agenda items, if you wish to speak, please request permission from the Mayor. If granted, any questions should be directed to the Mayor. The Mayor shall decide who responds.
ITEM 1. CONSENT AGENDA.
City Commission Minutes of July 13, 2009
CRA Board Minutes of July 13, 2009
Fire Chief’s Report for July, 2009
Dog Warden’s Report – July, 2009
Code Enforcement Report – July, 2009
Motion made by Cason, second by B. Crawford and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of the July Code Enforcement Report.
ITEM 2. APPROVAL OF PAYABLES AND FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY, 2009
Motion made by Beasley, second by Cason and carried unanimously to approve the Finance Report and Payables for July 2009.
ITEM 3. STANDARDS FOR EXCEPTIONS FROM ANNEXATION FOR UTILITY SERVICE OUTSIDE THE CITY/WETZEL REQUEST
Motion made by Cason, second by B. Crawford and carried unanimously to adopt the standards for an exception with the condition that the requirements/standards are met.
Motion made by Beasley, second by Cason to move forward with this request once the conditions/standards are met by Wetzel.
ITEM 4. RESOLUTION 2009-09 SUPPORTING ELIMINATION OF CAP ON STATE/LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUNDS AND FULL APPROPRIATION FUNDING
Motion made by Beasley, second by B. Crawford and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 2009-09.
ITEM 5. RESOLUTION 2009-10 REQUESTING REDUCED PERMIT FEES FROM STATE AGENCIES
Motion made by Cason, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 2009-10.
ITEM 6. FINAL DECISION REGARDING RETURN OF USDA FUNDS; RE: LITTLE RAINBOW
City Manager Berchtold informed the Board that all appeals and requests for use of funds for other projects have been exhausted. USDA is requesting payment in the amount of $93,558.71.
Motion made by Cason, second by B. Crawford and carried unanimously to table Item 6 and authorize City Manager Berchtold to contact USDA regarding clarification of their response dated July 24, 2009.
ITEM 7. RECOMMENDATION OF CITY MANAGER, RE: SALE OF SOD TO MUNICIPAL UNITS
Motion made by Cason, second by B. Crawford and carried unanimously for the sale of sod.
ITEM 8. AGREEMENT WITH ATTORNEY PAUL SANDERS; RE: REPRESENTATION-HENDRICKS CASE
Motion made by Cason, second by B. Crawford and carried unanimously to sell the sod at the Sprayfield and to authorize City Attorney Maines to begin negotiations with Attorney Paul Sanders.
ITEM 9. TOWN HALL MEETING REGARDING SPLASH PARK GRANT APPLICATION
Motion made by Cason, second by B. Crawford and carried unanimously to schedule a Town Hall meeting for Monday, August 17, 2009 @ 5:15 p.m.
ITEM 10. NORTH FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP – BROADBAND AUTHORITY
City Manager Berchtold updated the Commission on this initiative. There was no action required at this time.
ITME 11. PROPOSED ZERO TOLERANCE DRUG POLICY
Motion made by Cason, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to approve the interim policy pending revision with an effective date of August 17, 2009.
ITEM 12. PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHING CAPACITY CHARGES PER RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENT UNIT
Mayor Crawford opened the Public Hearing and asked for comments from the public. There were none.
ITEM 13. ACTION ON PROPOSED CAPACITY CHARGES FOR WATER AND SEWER
Motion made by Beasley, second by R. Crawford to approve proposed capacity charges. Cason and B. Crawford opposed. Motion 2 in favor, 2 opposed.
Motion made by Cason, second by B. Crawford and carried unanimously to place item on agenda for September 14, 2009.
ITEM 14. ESTABLISHMENT OF DATE, TIME AND LOCATION FOR TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE HEARING
Motion made by B. Crawford, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to schedule the hearing for September 15, 2009 @ 5:15 p.m.
Proposed millage rate 2.2881 mills.
ITEM 15. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/CITY MANAGER RE: SALARY CLASSIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
City Manager Berchtold submitted a report.
Motion made by B. Crawford, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to table item.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
There was none.
REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
City Manager Berchtold informed the Board there maybe stimulus money available for utilities.
COMMENTS OR REMARKS BY
Vice-Mayor Cason
· Requested a report regarding potential unlawfulness of activities at West Side Park including a recent shooting.
· Indicated a problem/concern with motorized vehicles on SR 100 right of way; research needed.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Crawford adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
John D. Berchtold, City Clerk
Approved by the Lake Butler City Commission on September 14, 2009.
By: ______________________________Attest: ________________________________ Ray Crawford, Mayor John D. Berchtold, City Clerk