CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
224 S. Jefferson Street
Perry, Florida
February 13, 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

Councilmember Tom Moore died Sunday, February 11, 2001.

Mayor Frith called the meeting to order and led those attending the meeting in prayer. Mayor Frith led
the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was then called by the secretary.

PRESENT ABSENT
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

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

EMPLOYEE(S) FOR YEARS OF SERVICE.

Employee James Parker, Perry Police Department did not attend the meeting.

AGENDA ITEM (4)…APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: January 23, 2001, Regular Session.

After a brief review of the minutes, Councilmember Cook made a motion to adopt the minutes of
January 23, 2001, Regular Session as written; 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

Mayor Frith addressed those in attendance. Speaking of the untimely death of Councilmember Tom
Moore on Sunday, February 11, 2001, Mayor Frith read a resolution (Resolution No. 2001-01) of the
City Council. After reading the Ordinance, with consensus and by signature of members of the
Council, Mayor Frith declared Resolution No. 2001-01 adopted.

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

There was no one to address the Council.

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AGENDA ITEM 6(A)…CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST 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 CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Councilmember Cook made a motion that Ordinance No. 740 be read by title only. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Scott 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. 740 by title only. Mayor Frith opened the public hearing. There was
no one to speak at this time.

AGENDA ITEM 6(B)…CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST 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 LAND
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.

Councilmember Scott 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. Mr. Oscar
Howard, Jr., Superintendent of Schools, District School Board of Taylor County, thanked the Council
for their public support of this issue. Ordinance Nos. 740 and 741 to be brought back for final reading
at a future date.

AGENDA ITEM 6(C)…MARLIN HILSON, VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICER (TAYLOR COUNTY)

TO REQUEST THE COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION OF A STREET NAME CHANGE.

Mayor Frith directed that this item be tabled to the February 27, 2001 Council meeting.
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AGENDA ITEM 6(D)…PROCLAMATION – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL PREVENTION

WEEK, FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 3, 2001.

City Manager Bill Brynes explained this is a standard proclamation approved each year at the request
of the North Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Council. It was the consensus of the Council
that the proclamation be approved.

AGENDA ITEM 6(E)…PROCLAMATION-DISASTER RESISTANT NEIGHBORHOOD.

Mrs. Alma Walker, Red Cross volunteer, spoke briefly and thanked the Council for their support of the
American Red Cross. Mrs. Walker also gave thanks to the School Board, County and others for their
support. The Council unanimously approved the proclamation.

AGENDA ITEM 6(F)…CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND REVIEW DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS.

Mayor Frith directed this item be tabled to a future Council meeting. When asked by Councilmember
Cook, Mr. Ward Ketring, Ketring Electronics, said he had been notified of the possibility of a
shortened meeting. Mr. Ketring said he would rather wait for discussion at a later date.

AGENDA ITEM (7)…CITY MANAGER.

There was no discussion

AGENDA ITEM (8)…DEPARTMENT HEADS.

There was no discussion.

AGENDA ITEM (9)…CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS.

Mayor Frith stated the Council would need to decide how to proceed regarding the vacant seat on the
Council. Mayor Frith said, under Section 2.06 (A) of the City Charter, the Council may appoint
someone to the seat if less than a year remains on that (councilmember’s) term. Mayor Frith said this
matter does not need action this meeting. Mayor Frith then adjourned the meeting.

AGENDA ITEM (10)…ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 7:15 p. m.

ATTEST:

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William E. Brynes, City Manager Richard Frith, Mayor

Recorded in Official Minute Book:

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Annette Anderson, Secretary Date