CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
224 S. Jefferson Street
Perry, Florida
May 25, 2004

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Alexander, Pam Feagle and Doug Everett

MEMBERS ABSENT: Shirley Scott and Richard Frith

STAFF PRESENT: Bill Brynes, Barney Johnson, Wayne Putnal, Billy LaValle, Sarah Drawdy and
Annette Anderson

Vice Mayor/Councilmember Alexander called the meeting to order. Councilmember Everett led those
attending the meeting in prayer. Vice Mayor/Councilmember Alexander 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 (4)…APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

After a brief review of the minutes, Councilmember Feagle made a motion to adopt the minutes of
May 11, 2004, Regular Session as written; seconded by Councilmember Everett and upon roll call vote
was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott ABSENT
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith ABSENT

AGENDA ITEM (4)…RECEIVING REQUESTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Mr. John Singer, Perry Apartments, addressed the Council to express concern about the old
Denny’s/Clock Restaurant property. Mr. Singer said the property is overgrown and littered with bottles
and trash. Director of Community Development Billy LaValle said he would send a clean up letter to
the property owner.

Another individual to address the Council was Mr. Bill Flagg, 1301 Graham Street. Mr. Flagg said he
represents 17 people who have signed a petition to keep the alleyway (lane) open in the area of
Graham and Alvarez Streets. Mr. Flagg said a resident who had asked the Council for permission to do
so at the last Council meeting had fenced off the area. Mr. Flagg explained the circumstances relating
to that resident’s request as a particular individual going across her property and destroying her
property, as well as traffic on the street. Mr. Flagg the individual going across her property no longer
lives in the area and there is not a lot of traffic. Mr. Flagg said he doesn’t understand how the alleyway
(lane) could be closed off to other residents and he was addressing the Council to make his objection.
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Councilmember Everett suggested this item be tabled until the Council sees a survey of the area,
placing the item on the agenda for further discussion. It was the consensus of the Council this be done.

Mr. Daryll Gunter addressed the Council to provide information that Dr. Khaul Afsh would not be
developing a downtown project as planned.

Councilmember Everett recognized several individuals from the Dreamland community who had
interest in the Madison Street issue, as well as a proposed small park and sidewalks on Sexton Street.
Councilmember Everett said two property owners on the street are not willing to give up any property
for the sidewalk.

Regarding a park in this area, Councilmember Everett said one property owner might be willing to sell
a piece of property to the City. Councilmember Everett said the individuals are looking for a
consensus of the Council to move forward with the park project. Councilmember Everett said another
request the Dreamland community would like to make is the possible use of inmate labor to clean up
several properties in the community. Councilmember Everett said the group had come up with a hold
harmless agreement land owners would be willing to sign for when inmates would be on their property.
City Manager Bill Brynes said the prison (Taylor Correctional Institute) would have to be contacted
and see if they would give permission for this to be done. Mr. Brynes said he would follow up on this
request. Councilmember Feagle said she agreed inmate should be utilized if this is to be done.

Noting the Dreamland community would use monies received from Buckeye Community Federal
Credit Union – approximately $36,000) Councilmember Everett said he would like to see the City take
up any shortfall of monies if the park would be designated a city park. Councilmember Everett
requested this item be placed on the June 8, 2004, Council agenda for further discussion.

AGENDA ITEM 5(A)…PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING-ORDINANCE NO. 785

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, ABANDONING MADISON STREET,

DEFINING ITS BOUNDARIES, PROVIDING FOR A PERPETUAL UTILITY EASEMENT FOR
THE CITY OVER, UPON AND ACROSS MADISON STREET, DEFINING POWERS OF THE
CITY OF PERRY TO MAINTAIN, REPAIR, IMPROVE, CONSTRUCT OR ABANDON THE
UTILITY EASEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THE CITY OF PERRY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Councilmember Feagle made a motion that Ordinance No. 785 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 ABSENT
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith ABSENT

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The secretary read Ordinance No. 785 by title only. Vice Mayor/Councilmember Alexander opened
the public hearing. Mr. Charlton Knowles, employees and board members and attorney for Buckeye
Community Federal Credit Union were in attendance, as well as residents of the Dreamland
neighborhood. Mr. Knowles said all were in support of the ordinance being adopted.

Councilmember Feagle made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 785; seconded by Councilmember
Everett and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott ABSENT
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith ABSENT

AGENDA ITEM 5(B)…INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING – ORDINANCE NO. 779

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA CREATING CHAPTER 29, CODE

ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SHORT TITLE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY;
CREATING CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; CREATING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER;
PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR A CITATION SYSTEM;
PROVDING ENFORCEMENT BY THE COUNTY COURT PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES,
FINES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES; PROVDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
PROVDING FOR SEVERBILITY REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Councilmember Feagle made a motion that Ordinance No. 779 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 ABSENT
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith ABSENT

Vice Mayor/Councilmember Alexander said the public hearing on Ordinance No. 779 would be June
8, 2004.

AGENDA ITEM 5(C)…RESOLUTION NO. 2004-07; A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND

ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS
2004 THROUGH 2009.

City Manager Bill Brynes said the resolution adopts the Capital Improvements Program, which public
hearing was held May 11, 1004.

Councilmember Everett made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004-07. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Feagle and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott ABSENT
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith ABSENT
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AGENDA ITEM 5(D)…RICK BREER, TCDA, TO REQUEST THE COUNCIL’S
CONSIDERATION OF APPLYING FOR CDBG FUNDS FOR A SEWER EXTENSION AND
APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.

Mr. Breer addressed the Council to request the Council’s consideration of approval of interlocal
agreement allowing the City to apply for an economic development Community Development Block
Grant. Mr. Breer said the Board of County Commissioners had already approved the agreement.

Councilmember Everett asked if the project was contingent upon funding from the CDBG. Mr. Breer
said it was contingent upon the City receiving the CDBG funds.

City Manager Bill Brynes said the (sewer) flow would not be significant and the extension would be
similar to what was done for United Welding Services, Inc. Councilmember Everett made a motion
that the interlocal agreement be approved and the City move forward with the process of applying for
CDBG funds for the extension.

AGENDA ITEM 5(E)…CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS CANDIDATE’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR

ELECTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL PER CITY OF PERRY CHARTER SECTION 2.02(B).

City Manager Bill Brynes said this item would be discussed at a later date. The Council agreed.

AGENDA ITEM 5(F)…CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE
CITY’S BANKING SERVICES.

Sarah Drawdy, Director of Finance, reviewed bids submitted by local banks as follows:

Citizen’s Bank $1,227.35

Capital City Bank $1,400.38
Wachovia Bank $ 864.75

Ms. Drawdy said the bids reflect interest earned on monies on deposit minus the charges the City
would pay for banking services. Mr. Brynes said normally the low bid would be accepted but in the
instance of these banking services, the higher bid is the better bid. Councilmember Everett made a
motion to award the contract for the City’s banking services to Capital City Bank as reviewed above.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Feagle and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott ABSENT
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith ABSENT

AGENDA ITEM 5(G)…CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF TO DISCUSS APRIL MONTHLY

FINANCIAL REPORT.

City Manager Bill Brynes said he didn’t have anything specifically to discuss regarding the monthly
financial statement.
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AGENDA ITEM (6)…CITY MANAGER.

Mr. Brynes told the Council the City should appoint a board member to represent the City’s interest
regarding employee health insurance. Councilmember Feagle made a motion to appoint Bill Brynes,
City Manager, to serve on the board for health insurance. 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 ABSENT
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith ABSENT

On another issue, Mr. Brynes said bids for the City’s spray field project have been sent out and the
Council might have to have a special meeting to award those bids. Mr. Brynes said he would keep the
Council informed.

Mr. Brynes briefly reviewed information contained in an article from the Tallahassee Democrat
pertaining to natural gas issues.

Mr. Brynes told the Council the City would be hosting the 9 & 10-year-old Babe Ruth baseball
tournaments this year.

AGENDA ITEM (7)…DEPARTMENT HEADS.

There was no discussion.

AGENDA ITEM (8)…CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS.

Councilmember Everett said he had received concerns from residents on Magnolia Street about traffic
exiting into their neighborhood from a proposed business locating nearby.

Councilmember Everett said a resident in the area of the proposed passive park (location of the old
high school) has an issue with children playing baseball at that site. Councilmember Everett said the
resident is requesting that if the City allows use of the property for playing baseball, the City put up a
fence.

Councilmember Alexander asked about fencing at Jerkins Park. Mr. Brynes said Director of Public
Works, Barney Johnson, is waiting on information from the Taylor County Leadership Council.
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AGENDA ITEM (9)…ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 6:35 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