CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
224 S. Jefferson Street
Perry, Florida
April 9, 2002

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

STAFF PRESENT: Bill Brynes, Barney Johnson, Billy LaValle, Bill Blue and Annette Anderson

Mayor Frith called the meeting to order. Councilmember Alexander led those attending the meeting in
prayer. Mayor Frith led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The secretary then called
the roll.
PRESENT ABSENT
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM (3)…PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE(S) OF APPRECIATION TO CITY

EMPLOYEE(S) FOR YEARS OF SERVICE.

Mayor Frith noted that employee Mary Tedder had thirty-five years of service with the City. Mayor
Frith said Ms. Tedder was unable to attend the meeting due to an illness in her family, but hoped she
might come to a future meeting to accept the certificate.

AGENDA ITEM (4)…APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES.

After a brief review of the minutes, Councilmember Feagle made a motion to adopt the minutes of
March 26, 2002, Regular Session as written; seconded by Councilmember Alexander and upon roll
call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM (5)…RECEIVING REQUESTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Mrs. Hazel Williams, 1113 North Avenue, addressed the Council to request lighting and fencing at
Jerkins Park. Mrs. Williams said there are things happening in that area that needs attention. Mrs.
Williams related a recent incident involving a young girl. Mrs. Williams said the children need to be
protected. Mrs. Williams suggested more lighting be installed and fencing put up that could be locked
and opened at certain times.

Councilmember Scott said Mrs. Williams is not the only one to mention this. Councilmember Scott
said she has had other people discuss this issue with her. Councilmember Scott said she told those
persons that the City has lighting for Jerkins Park scheduled at a future time. Councilmember Scott
agreed something needs to be done to prevent such incidents as Mrs. Williams spoke about.
Page 2, April 9, 2002, Council Minutes – Regular Session

Another individual to address the Council was Mr. Castelucci, 802 N. Quincy. Mr. Castelucci said he
had recently moved to Perry and bought a house at this location. Mr. Castelucci asked the Council’s
help in getting something done about the vacant house next door to his property. Mr. Castelucci said
that house is full of termites, rats and bees in the garage. Mr. Castelucci said the roofing is falling in,
as is the second floor of the house. Mr. Castelucci said the house couldn’t be sold because of its
condition. Mr. Castelucci said he had tried to contact the owner, Mrs. Lockhart, to no avail. Mr.
Castelucci said he is not trying to have someone’s homestead torn down but something needs to be
done about the house.

Councilmember Everett told Mr. Castelucci he agrees with him 100 percent that something needs to be
done about the property. Councilmember Everett said the house had belonged to his wife’s
grandparents and now belongs to the aunt (Harriet Lockhart) who lives out of town. Councilmember
Everett said they have suggested to Mrs. Lockhart that she gets someone to tear the house down, but
she does not have the money to have a contractor tear it down.

Mr. Castelucci said in most cases, when a home is vacant and becomes a hazard it becomes the duty of
the City through a condemnation process to dispose of it. Mr. Castelucci said he is just asking for
some help. Mayor Frith said he had talked with Mrs. Lockhart recently and at that time there was a
weak possibility the house might be sold, but now this isn’t going to happen. Mayor Frith said he
plans to call her and talk to her to see what can be done. Mayor Frith said the property might be more
valuable with the house removed. Mayor Frith commented that the Council had discussed such issues
two weeks ago at a Council meeting and it was the consensus of the Council that the City’s ordinance
be used to clear up some of the vacant and dilapidated properties in the City. Councilmember Everett
said he would provide Mr. Castelucci the information to contact Mrs. Lockhart. Mayor Frith asked Mr.
Castelucci to give him the opportunity to speak with Mrs. Lockhart first.

AGENDA ITEM 6(A)…INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING-ORDINANCE NO. 759

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 601, AS

AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF PERRY AS
AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 601, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN
ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY-TWO (RSF-2) TO RESIDENTIAL OFFICE
(RO), AS STATED HEREIN OF CERTAIN LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF PERRY; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINACNES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.

Councilmember Scott made a motion that Ordinance No. 759 be read by title only. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Everett and upon roll call vote was as follows:

YEA NAY
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith X
Page 3, April 9, 2002, Council Minutes – Regular Session

Mr. Billy LaValle, Director of Community Development, told the Council the location of the property
is 306 N. Orange and the property owner is requesting a change in zoning for residential (medical)
office. Mr. LaValle said this would be consistent with zoning already in the area. Mr. LaValle said the
City’s Planning and Zoning Board had already approved the request. Councilmember Feagle asked if
there was any opposition regarding the proposed change in zoning. Mr. LaValle said there was no
opposition, only one inquiry. Mayor Frith said Ordinance No. 759 would be back before the Council
for public hearing on April 23, 2002.

AGENDA ITEM 6(B)…MIKE MURPHY, WILLIAM M. BISHOP CONSULTING ENGINEERS,

INC., TO DISCUSS FACILITY PLAN – COMPARISON OF ALTERNATIVES.

Mayor Frith said Mr. Murphy was ill and could not attend this meeting and the item would be
agendaed for the April 23, 2002 council meeting. City Manager Bill Brynes said Mr. Murphy had
planned to discuss these issues in two meetings, but will now combine discussion of issues into the
next Council meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 6(C)…JIM McKNIGHT, CEO OF DOCTORS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, TO

PRESENT INFORMATION ON THE HOSPITAL.

Mr. McKnight commented the City had a part in making the new hospital happen and thanked the
Council for their support. Mr. McKnight gave a presentation outlining the features of the new facility.
Mr. McKnight said some of the new services would include: orthopedics, nuclear medicine,
diagnostics, cardiology, and obstetrics.

Mr. McKnight then reviewed the hospital’s audit for year-end May 31, 2001. Mr. McKnight said the
hospital had received a good audit report. Mr. McKnight spoke about improvements already made at
the hospital but the need for further improvements in some areas. City Attorney Bill Blue asked Mr.
McKnight his thoughts on response time of emergency vehicles if speed bumps are used (mentioning
the City has had discussion about installation of speed bumps on city streets). Mr. McKnight said
some time may be lost and commented that drivers would slow down over these areas and that there
would be more maintenance on the vehicles. Mr. McKnight also reviewed results of an employee
satisfaction survey.

There were several questions from the Council, with Mayor Frith asking about the turnover of nurses,
x-ray technicians and lab technicians. Mr. McKnight said the turnover for nurses is higher and that the
hospital is trying to recruit individuals for schooling. Mayor Frith asked if Mr. McKnight most of the
doctors were happy here. Mr. McKnight said he thinks so. Councilmember Everett asked Mr.
McKnight if a Performa had been done based on the new hospital and cost of services and expenses.
Mr. McKnight said this has been done and projected out five years. Mr. McKnight said he would
provide this information.
Page 4, April 9, 2002, Council Minutes – Regular Session

AGENDA ITEM 6(D)…CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINTMENT TO

THE CITY’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD.

Mr. LaValle told the Council there are two vacant positions on this board. Councilmember Everett said
he did not yet have a firm commitment from the individual he had talked to about serving on the board.
Mr. Brynes asked if these individuals need to be in certain trades. Mr. LaValle said one could be a “lay
person” and the other a contractor. This item to be brought back at the April 23, 2002 Council
meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 6(E)…PROCLAMATION – PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY AS

CIVILITY MONTH.

Mayor Frith read the proclamation in full. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council
that the Proclamation be adopted. Mr. Brynes presented the Council with another proclamation. Mr.
Brynes said the week of April 14 – 20, 2002, was National Laboratory Week and staff had prepared a
proclamation. Mayor Frith read the proclamation aloud, after which it was approved by consensus of
the Council.

AGENDA ITEM (7)…CITY MANAGER.

Mr. Brynes told the Council the United Welding sewer project would go out to bid soon and the bids
for the Main Street storm water project should be back in about 30 days.

AGENDA ITEM (8)…DEPARTMENT HEADS.

Director of Public Works Barney Johnson told the Council he had a request from Mr. Castelucci for a
streetlight at Julia and Quincy. Mr. Castelucci told the Council this area is very dark and he is
concerned about the safety of individuals who walk in this area during the evening. Mr. Johnson said it
was the Council’s intentions some years ago that streetlights be placed at each intersection. Mr.
Johnson said this intersection might have been missed. It was the consensus of the Council that a
streetlight be installed at the intersection of Julia and Quincy. Councilmember Everett noted an area on
S. Highway 19 where streetlights were out.

AGENDA ITEM (9)…CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS.

Noting Chief of Police Wayne Putnal’s absence, Councilmember Scott asked if, when the Chief could
not attend the Council meetings, someone else in the police department could attend. Councilmembers
agreed this would be a good idea.

Councilmember Feagle briefly discussed city street priority when paving or resurfacing.
Councilmember Everett said he would request this item be placed on the Council agenda for
discussion. Mr. Brynes said the City would probably be able to use pricing from the storm water
project. Councilmember Feagle said she assumes when placed on the agenda for discussion, the
Council will prioritize by the condition of roads rather than by district. Mayor Frith stated this was
correct that the Council in the past has not prioritized by district, but by need.
Page 5, April 9, 2002, Council Minutes – Regular Session

Councilmember Scott said she the Council has talked about peddlers (individuals) setting up and
selling merchandise in the city. Councilmember Scott said she had received calls from citizens
recently regarding the “tent sale” of automobiles on Highway 19. Councilmember Scott said concern
has been that individuals who purchase vehicles from this tent sale often times are left without a means
to get the vehicle serviced if needed. Councilmember Scott also briefly commented on individuals
who set up and sell vegetables and fruit, clothing items and such. Councilmember Scott said there is
the concern that these type businesses siphon off businesses in the City who pay taxes.
Councilmember Scott said she is of the opinion the Council needs to revisit the City’s ordinance
regarding such issues.

Councilmember Everett agreed something should be done to show fairness to local taxpaying
businesses. Councilmember Everett said the only fair way to do this would be to charge a licensing fee
to peddlers. Councilmember Everett suggested some sort of method could be used “not to prevent, but
to deter” (peddling activities in the city). Referring to individuals who purchase vehicles from the tent
sales and having difficulty with warranty concerns, Councilmember Everett said the City couldn’t
govern everyone’s actions and that individuals need to be responsible and protect themselves by
buying prudently. Councilmember Everett said he would like to see this item on a Council agenda and
invite anyone who is affected by this issue.

Councilmember Feagle said she does not have an opinion, but wanted to say something about the
issue. Councilmember Feagle said she thinks about the business owners who pay taxes and live here
and the peddlers who do not have to put much into it and also the citizens who can take advantage of
these things offered. Councilmember Feagle said the public should be considered in that this does give
the public other options of things they can purchase at lower prices. Councilmember Feagle said this
should be taken into consideration.

AGENDA ITEM (10)…ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 7:20 p. m.

ATTEST:

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

Recorded in Official Minute Book:

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Annette Anderson, Secretary Date