CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
224 S. Jefferson Street
Perry, Florida
May 23, 2000

MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Moore, Shirley Scott, Richard Frith, Don Cook

MEMBER ABSENT: Bill Alexander

STAFF PRESENT: Bill Brynes, Barney Johnson, Wayne Putnal, Billy LaValle, Luther Gunter, Bill
Blue, Annette Anderson

Vice Mayor/Councilmember Moore called the meeting to order. Councilmember Frith led those
attending the meeting in prayer. Vice Mayor/Councilmember Moore 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 Frith X
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Moore X
Mayor Alexander X

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

EMPLOYEE(S) FOR YEARS OF SERVICE.

Vice Mayor/Councilmember Moore presented a certificate of appreciation to Ms. Shannon Mathis,

Crossing Guard, for five years of service to the City.

AGENDA ITEM (4)…APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES.

After a brief review of the minutes, Councilmember Scott noted a change should be made on page one
regarding correcting the name of a street. After noting the correction, Councilmember Cook
made a motion to adopt the minutes of May 9, 2000, Regular Session with the correction. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Frith and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Frith X
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Moore X
Mayor Alexander ABSENT

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

Mr. Joe Robertson, 801 W. Dundee, addressed the Council for an update on his request that the City
look into the matter of stormwater from Highway 19 running into and under his car shed. Director of
Public Works Barney Johnson said he would check into this concern.

Another individual addressed the Council to ask if there was a limit to how many garage sales a person
could have per week/month. Director of Community Development Luther Gunter stated this issue is
not really addressed in the city’s land development regulations. The individual told the Council a
neighbor has garage sale type items out continuously and possibly on city right-of-way.
Councilmember Cook noted if this activity is continuous, it may fall under a home occupation.
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Councilmember Frith asked if this activity was a nuisance. The individual spoke about beautifying the
community and said she does not feel this (garage sale type items left out continuously) is
beautification. Council told the individual staff would look into this matter.

Mr. Cla Olson, Taylor County Extension Office, addressed the Council with a brief update on the
Rosehead Rails to Trails project. Mr. Olson said there are two phases of the project: right-of-way
acquisition and other infrastructure. Mr. Olson said the right-of-way has not been acquired yet and
there has been discussion of possibly moving the $350,000 Department of Transportation
Enhancement grant to the Hampton Springs infrastructure project. Mr. Olson said he would come back
to the Council at the next meeting with a conceptual drawing and more information.

AGENDA ITEM 6(A)…CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SOLICITATION

PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY THE BULLDOG SUMMER BASEBALL PROGRAM.

Mr. Cla Parker told the Council he was asked to address the Council for the solicitation permit on
behalf of the Bulldog Summer Baseball program. Mr. Parker said the funds raised would be used to
help cover the cost of meals and lodging when the team travels for competition. Councilmember Scott
made a motion to approve the solicitation permit as requested; seconded by Councilmember Frith.
Upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Frith X
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Moore X
Mayor Alexander ABSENT

AGENDA ITEM 6(B)…INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING-ORDINANCE NO. 732

AN ORDINANCE 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
RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRES) 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.

Director of Community Development Luther Gunter said both Ordinance No. 732 and Ordinance No.
733 (Agenda Item 6C) pertains to property located south of Folsom Park on the east side of Center
Street (old A&P building). Mr. Gunter said the City’s Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) has
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approved the applications for the land use change (Ordinance No. 732) and rezoning (Ordinance No.
733). Councilmember Frith made a motion that Ordinance No. 732 be read by title only; seconded by
Councilmember Scott and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Frith X
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Moore X
Mayor Alexander ABSENT

The secretary read Ordinance No. 732 by title only. This ordinance to be brought back for public
hearing at the June 13, 2000 Council meeting. Councilmember Scott asked several questions about the
property being located in a flood zone and being changed back to commercial (zoning).
Councilmember Scott asked when someone applies for an amendment if they (applicant) say why they
are requesting the change. Mr. Gunter explained this would be done if a special exception were to be
requested. Mr. Gunter said the P&Z Board has reviewed and approved these requests for land use
change.

AGENDA ITEM 6(C)…INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING-ORDINANCE NO. 733

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 601, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE
REZONING OF LESS THAN TEN 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 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY-1 (RSF-1) TO
COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE (CI) 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. 733 be read by title only. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Frith and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Frith X
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Moore X
Mayor Alexander ABSENT

The secretary read Ordinance No. 733 by title only. This ordinance to be brought back for public
hearing at the June 13, 2000 Council meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 6(D)…CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN

INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD.

Mr. Gunter informed the Council he has received only two potential nominees to this board, with these
two individuals being “construction industry” professionals. Mr. Gunter explained five members are
needed on the board, with three being “construction industry” members and the other two “lay
persons.” This item to be brought back at the next Council meeting.
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AGENDA ITEM 6(E)…DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO DISCUSS CERTAIN

VIOLATION OF CITY TREE ORDINANCE.

Mr. Gunter briefly reviewed events that led to this issue being brought before the Council. Mr. Gunter
explained that Ms. Janis Curry had approached him in April about appearing before the City’s Tree
Board about removing several trees in the area of her property at 303 N. Quincy. Mr. Gunter said Ms.
Curry was present at the April 11, 2000, Tree Board meeting, but there was no quorum to hold the
meeting or to make a decision on the matter. Mr. Gunter said another meeting was scheduled for April
26, 2000, again, with no quorum present to make a decision. Mr. Gunter said approximately April 29,
2000, Ms. Curry had several trees removed on and in the area of her property. Mr. Gunter said seven
palms were removed and one cut down from city right-of-way. Mr. Gunter said this was brought to his
attention at the May 1, 2000 Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Gunter said on May 2, 2000 he
went to the location and took photographs. Mr. Gunter explained the city’s tree ordinance requires
matters such as this have to be brought to the Tree Board for potential remedial action. Mr. Gunter
said at the May 10, 2000 Tree Board meeting, there was a quorum present and a meeting was set for
May 22, 2000 to discuss this matter with Ms. Curry. Mr. Gunter said after a review of the
documentation provided, the Tree Board does not approve of the actions taken by Ms. Curry; but, in
light of the circumstances i.e. Ms. Curry had taken mitigating steps to relocate the trees and a lack of
clarity in the ordinance, the Tree Board recommends that no remedial action be taken, pending the
verification of the mitigating steps taken by Ms. Curry to relocate the trees. The Tree Board also
recommends the ordinance be reviewed for clarity and applicability.

Mr. Cla Olson addressed the Council to explain that palms are actually considered a type of grass
rather than a “tree,” thus, the need for certain clarification in the tree ordinance. Mr. Olson confirmed
the “trees” have been moved to a location on Bishop Boulevard and he feels the individual caring for
the “trees” is competent in taking care of the “trees.”

Ms. Curry then addressed the Council to explain why she felt the trees needed to be removed. Ms.
Curry told the Council she plans to open a “bed and breakfast” at this location. Ms. Curry said she is a
very conscientious person and apologizes for taking the action she did but it was costing her business
approximately $19,000 a month. Ms. Curry said the property was very overgrown with various trees,
shrubs, plants, etc. and had to be removed. Ms. Curry said she the many azaleas plants removed from
the property have been distributed to persons in the community. Ms. Curry said she looks forward to
opening the new business in the community.

AGENDA ITEM (7)…CITY MANAGER.

Mr. Brynes told the Council he had received a letter from North Florida Community College
requesting that the City donate two city vehicles that have been taken off the road. Mr. Brynes said the
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college would use the vehicles for criminal justice training purposes. Mr. Brynes told the Council this
is something the city has done in the past and in the long run (the city) would gain more donating the
vehicles to the college than trying to get $200 to $300 for the vehicles.

Mr. Brynes updated the Council on bids received for a wildland fire apparatus (quick response truck).
Mr. Brynes said the city sent out 32 bid requests and received three bids as follows: Emergency
Vehicles, Inc. in Lake Park, Florida at $94,165; Ten-8 Fire Equipment in Bradenton, Florida at
$102,706; American LaFrance in Ocala, Florida at $88,308. Mr. Brynes said staff will get clarification
on several items and move to purchase the vehicle from American LaFrance.

Mr. Brynes informed the Council of an auction the city is planning for Friday, June 2 at 6:00 p. m.

AGENDA ITEM (8)…DEPARTMENT HEADS.

Director of Public Works Barney Johnson briefly reviewed the city’s annual water quality report. Mr.
Johnson said the report while be published in the local paper in June, as required. Mr. Johnson said
there were no violations this year.

Mr. Johnson updated the Council on Councilmember Scott’s request a study be done to determine if
there is a need for a traffic light at Swartz Street and Highway 98. Mr. Johnson said the Department of
Transportation was contacted about this matter and about doing a feasibility study for a turning lane off
U. S. 19 onto Thomas Demps Lane.

AGENDA ITEM (9)…CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS.

Councilmember Cook said several residents in the area of Cypress Road/Grove Avenue (Colonial
Homes area) are requesting the city provide some security method around the retention pond in this
area.

Councilmember Frith commented that a lot of work (revitalization) has taken place at city hall lately
and he would like to see a sign put up identifying the building “City Hall.”

Councilmember Scott asked staff to look into the matter of piles of trash in the area of Malloy Street
where three mobile homes have recently been put up. Mr. Johnson said the city does not own this
street and the individuals were told they could put this trash on Swartz Street for pickup. Mr. Johnson
said they have not done this. On a related issue with this location, Mr. Johnson said the individuals
were advised before they put in their mobile homes not to install the sewer lines as they did or they
would have problems which would not be the responsibility of the city. Mr. Johnson said he would
suggest that when the Governor lifts the ban on burning, these individuals get a burn permit and burn
the trash and debris.
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Vice Mayor/Councilmember Moore gave a brief report on an insurance meeting he recently attended.
Vice Mayor/Councilmember Moore said the city enjoys a 7 percent discount on worker’s
compensation insurance because of its drug-free and safety policies. Vice Mayor/Councilmember
Moore requested the Council be provided with updates on health and workers’ compensation claims as
has been done in the past.

AGENDA ITEM (10)…ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 7:55 p. m.

ATTEST:

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William E. Brynes, City Manager William Alexander, Mayor

Recorded in official Minute Book:

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Annette Anderson, Secretary Date