CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
224 S. Jefferson Street
Perry, Florida
April 10, 2001

MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Scott, Bill Alexander, Richard Frith, Don Cook

STAFF PRESENT: Bill Brynes, Barney Johnson, Wayne Putnal, Billy LaValle, George Stamos, Bill
Blue, Annette Anderson

Mayor Frith called the meeting to order. Councilmember Scott 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 Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM (4)…APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: March 27, 2001, Regular Session.

After a brief review of the minutes, Councilmember Scott noted a correction to be made on page eight
of the minutes. Councilmember Cook made a motion to adopt the minutes of March 27, 2001, Regular
Session with the correction; seconded by Councilmember Alexander and upon roll call vote was as
follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

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

City Manager Bill Brynes told the Council the First United Methodist Church, 302 N. Jefferson Street,
is planning to increase parking at this location. Mr. Brynes briefly reviewed a site plan with the
Council saying this proposed plan is actually a two-step phase. Mr. Brynes explained the proposed
parking plans will have to go before the City’s Planning and Zoning Board, but the City Council is
being asked to consider giving permission for the Church to put angle parking on city right-of-way on
Leon Street and, if possible, tie into the city’s storm water drainage system. Mr. Brynes explained
there is a drainage outlet on the corner of Leon. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Alexander
made a motion to authorize the First United Methodist Church to put angle parking on city-right-of-
way (Leon Street) and to tie into the city’s storm water drainage system. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Cook and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X
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AGENDA ITEM 5(A)…CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SOLICITATION

PERMIT FOR TAYLOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM.

Ms. Brenda Carlton, representative for the High School Dance Team, asked the Council’s consideration
of approval of a solicitation permit. After noting the date being requested to solicit, Councilmember
Scott made a motion to approve the solicitation permit for the Taylor County High School Dance
Team. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cook and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM 5(B)…MS. HUXFORD, SENIOR SERVICES, TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL TO

REQUEST THE CLOSURE OF (EAST) BAY STREET FROM JEFFERSON STREET TO
WASHINGTON STREET FOR A HEALTH FAIR ON APRIL 25, 2001.

Mayor Frith stated that Ms. Huxford had contacted the City Manager’s office to say that the closing of
Bay Street was not needed.

AGENDA ITEM 5(C)…MR. JERRY SCARBOROUGH, SUWANNEE RIVER WATER

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, TO REVIEW CITY OF PERRY SPRAY FIELD PROJECT.

Mr. Scarborough briefly reviewed the City’s proposed spray field project and Suwannee River Water
Management District’s (SRWMD) role in helping secure land for the project. Mr. Don Everett, Jr., also
with SRWMD, was present. Mr. Scarborough said SRWMD has been in negotiations with Foley Land
and Timber to purchase land for the spray field. Mr. Scarborough said negotiations started with 550
acres, which the City would have had to contribute $225,000. Mr. Scarborough said it was thought to
broaden the property to increase the appraisal, which took in more property. Mr. Scarborough said
with Foley Land and Timber asking $1,000 per acre, the total purchase price is $515,000. Mr.
Scarborough said the most SRWMD can pay by state law is $416,120, which leaves $98,980 the City
would have to contribute to the purchase. Mr. Scarborough said SRWMD needs some type of
commitment from the City on this purchase. Mr. Scarborough said if the Councilmembers were in
agreement on this, SRWMD would bring back an interlocal agreement in May, which would set out the
terms of the agreement. Mr. Scarborough said once the agreement is signed, the deal should close in
about 60 days. Mr. Scarborough explained that SRWMD would deed back to the City an amount of
land to allow for future growth. Mayor Frith asked if all 515 acres would be used for the spray field.
Mr. Scarborough said a certain amount would be set aside for the spray field and the remaining acres
possibly used for growing timber.

Councilmember Cook commented that SRWMD’s help in purchasing the property for the city’s spray
field is one of the finest things given to the City. Councilmember Cook said the City was looking at
having to spend these monies that would have cost the citizens. Mr. Everett commented this is a
partnership between SRWMD and the City to get this project done. Mr. Scarborough said this is an
opportunity to show the local government and community that SRWMD is pro-active and is trying to
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be a problem solver instead of an adversary. Mr. Scarborough said the important thing is getting the
effluent out of the creek, which would satisfy the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
After discussion, Councilmember Cook made a motion to authorize the Suwannee River Water
Management District to prepare an interlocal agreement for the purchase of property for the City’s
spray field project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alexander and upon roll call vote
was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

City Manager Bill Brynes then spoke about the $600,000 Community Development Block Grant. Mr.
Brynes said, normally, out of this amount the engineering fees would be paid. Mr. Brynes said what is
going to be done rather than tie the engineer’s fees to the grant, is pay from the $50,000 grant from
DEP. Mr. Brynes said this would allow the City to treat this as three separate projects: do work at the
sewer plant, piping and work to be done at site. Mr. Brynes said the contract with the engineering firm
would be one that would be on a negotiable basis.

AGENDA ITEM 5(D)…PUBLIC HEARING-FISCAL YEAR 2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT).

City Manager Bill Brynes said the City would be making application (to the Department of
Community Affairs) as a joint venture with the County. Mayor Frith opened the public hearing on the
Fiscal Year 2001 Community Development Block Grant and explained the project would provide
extension of city sewer lines to United Welding, Inc. Mayor Frith opened the public hearing for
discussion. There was no one from the public to address this issue.

AGENDA ITEM 5(E)…PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING-ORDINANCE NO. 740

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 582, AS

AMENDED, RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT OF TEN OR MORE ACRES OF LAND TO THE
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF PERRY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE, UNDER
THE REGULAR AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 163.3161
THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN LAND USE
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURE (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 DWELLING UNIT
PER ACRE) TO PUBLIC OF CERAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Clark Property-School Site)

Councilmember Scott made a motion that Ordinance No. 740 be read by title only. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X
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The secretary read Ordinance No. 740 by title only. Mayor Frith opened the public hearing. There was
no one from the public to speak for or against Ordinance No. 740. Councilmember Scott made a
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 740; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. Upon roll call, vote was
as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM 5(F)…PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING-ORDINANCE NO. 741

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

AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF TEN OR MORE CONTIGUOUS ACRES OF
LAND, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE,
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF PERRY LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURE-1 (A-
1) TO RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY-1 (RSF-1) OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING SEVERABILITY;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Clark Property-School Site)

Councilmember Cook made a motion that Ordinance No. 741 be read by title only. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

The secretary read Ordinance No. 741 by title only. Mayor Frith opened the public hearing. There was
no one from the public to speak for or against Ordinance No. 741. Councilmember Alexander made a
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 741; seconded by Councilmember Scott. Upon roll call, vote was as
follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM 5(G)…PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING-ORDINANCE NO. 745

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 582, AS

AMENDED, RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT OF TEN ACRES OR LESS OF LAND TO THE
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF PERRY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE UNDER
THE SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN
SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE
IN LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO TWO DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO COMMERCIAL OF CERTAIN LANDS
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (Buckhalter property).

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Councilmember Scott made a motion that Ordinance No. 745 be read by title only. Councilmember
Cook seconded the motion and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

The secretary read Ordinance No. 745 by title only. Mayor Frith opened the public hearing. There was
no one from the public to speak for or against Ordinance No. 745. Councilmember Cook made a
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 745; seconded by Councilmember Scott. Upon roll call, vote was as
follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM 5(H)…PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING-ORDINANCE NO. 746

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 (RSF-1) TO COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE (CI),
AS STATED HEREIN, OF CERTAIN LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF PERRY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (Buckhalter property).

Councilmember Scott made a motion that Ordinance No. 746 be read by title only. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

The secretary read Ordinance No. 746 by title only. Mayor Frith opened the public hearing. There was
no one from the public to speak for or against Ordinance No. 746. Councilmember Cook made a
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 746; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. Upon roll call, vote was
as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM 5(I)…CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED

FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001-2006 AND SET
A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO CITY CHARTER SECTION 5.05.

City Manager Mr. Brynes presented the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2001-2006. Mr.
Brynes said some projects that have been in the program have already been completed—these being
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the building for the solid waste compound and the fencing for the Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Brynes
said another project is the possibility of putting in two ball fields at Loughridge Park. Mr. Brynes said
the Taylor County Development Authority has mentioned possibly assisting the City with this project.
Mr. Brynes said the Five-year Capital Improvement Program would be advertised for a public hearing
and brought back for approval by the Council.

AGENDA ITEM (6)…CITY MANAGER.

Mr. Brynes told the Council an ordinance pertaining to “cleanup” of the City’s Land Development
Regulations would be heard for Introduction and First Reading at the April 24, 2001, City Council
Meeting. Mr. Brynes provided the Council with a copy of the proposed ordinance for review before
the meeting in two weeks.

Mr. Brynes said there had been discussion at the recent Taylor County Development Authority about
abandoned buildings on Highway 19. Mr. Brynes said there was agreement with everyone that the
buildings should be removed. Mr. Brynes said the TCDA would contact the property owners and then
wait to see what direction would be taken. Mr. Brynes said a big concern is the tipping fee that could
be incurred as a result of demolition of the buildings, especially those made with concrete blocks. Mr.
Brynes said the chairman of the Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is going to check on
construction and demolition land fields for disposing of these structures and the requirements involved.
Mr. Brynes told the Council the TCDA and TCBCC might also contribute monies for the tipping fee.

AGENDA ITEM (7)…DEPARTMENT HEADS.

Mayor Frith asked Chief of Police Wayne Putnal about the Community Oriented Policing (COP)
program. Chief Putnal told the Council the City’s COP program ended last year and the City has not
applied again.

AGENDA ITEM (8)…CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS.

Councilmember Alexander informed Director of Public Works Barney Johnson a streetlight was out in
the area of Thomas Demps Lane and Howard Warner.

Councilmember Scott commented that she has been serving as the City’s appointee for the Juvenile
Justice Committee for approximately eight years. Councilmember Scott asked if any of the other
Councilmembers would like to relieve her and act as the City’s appointee to the Committee. After a
brief discussion, Councilmember Alexander indicated his willingness to consider the appointment.
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Mayor Frith told the Council he had received a letter from Main Street Perry, Inc., requesting that a
member of the City Council serve on its board. Mayor Frith said he would attend the next Main Street
meeting for further information.

AGENDA ITEM (9)…ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 7:50 p. m.

ATTEST:

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

Recorded in Official Minute Book:

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Annette Anderson, Secretary Date