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Chipley City Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 2011
City of Chipley
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes
October 11, 2011 6:00 p.m.
Attendees:
- Mrs. Linda Cain, Mayor Ms. Karen Rustin, Mayor Pro-Tem
- Mr. Roger Sloan, Council Member Mr. Lee Dell Kennedy, Council Member
Mr. Kevin Russell, Council Member
Others Present Were:
- Mr. Dan Miner, City Administrator Ms. Patrice Yates, Asst. City Administrator/City Clerk
- Mr. Kevin Crews, Police Chief Mr. Chester Campbell, Public Works Director
Mrs. Michelle Tagert, City Attorney
The data reflected in these proceedings constitute an extrapolation of information elicited from notes, observations, recording tapes, photographs, and/or videotapes. Comments reflected herein are sometimes paraphrased, condenses, and/or have been edited to reflect essential subject matter addressed during the meeting. Parties interested in receiving a verbatim account of the proceedings are responsible for coordinating with the City Administrator and providing their own representative and equipment pursuant to Chapters 119 and 283, Florida Statutes.
A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cain at 6:00 p.m.
B. Prayer and Pledge. Prayer was given by Mr. Wilson and Ms. McCall led the pledge to the American Flag.
The council presented Mr. Price Wilson and Ms. Cheryl McCall with plaques and gifts for their time served as Council Members. Discussion ensued.
C. Swearing in of Kevin Russell and Lee Dell Kennedy. Mr. Kevin Russell and Mr. Lee Dell Kennedy were sworn into office by Judge Patterson.
D. Appointment of Mayor. A motion was made by Mrs. Rustin and seconded by Mr. Russell to approve the appointment of Linda Cain as Mayor. The motion passes with three (3) ayes and two (2) nayes (Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Sloan opposed).
E. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem. A motion was made by Mr. Kennedy to appoint Mr. Sloan a Mayor Pro-Tem, the motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made my Mr. Russell and seconded by Mrs. Rustin to approve Mrs. Rustin as Mayor Pro-Tem. The motion passes with three (3) ayes and two (2) nayes (Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Sloan opposed).
F. Presentation and Approval of Minutes. The minutes were presented for approval for the following meetings: Council Workshop – August 4, 2011; Budget Workshop – August 30, 2011; Regular Council Meeting – September 8, 2011; Public Hearing – September 8, 2011; Regular Council Meeting – September 13, 2011; Public Hearing – September 26, 2011; and Special Council Meeting – September 26, 2011. No discussion. A motion was made by Mr. Sloan and seconded by Mr. Rustin to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
G. Approval of Agenda. The agenda was presented for approval. A motion was made by Mrs. Rustin and seconded by Mr. Sloan to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
H. Agenda Items:
1. Appointment of Council Liaisons - Mayor Cain recommended the following council liaison appointments:
Administration - Linda Cain
BRecreation – Lee Dell Kennedy
Public Works and Water Utilities - Lee Dell Kennedy
Industrial Park – Roger Sloan
Cemetery – Roger Sloan.
Planning & Zoning – Kevin Russell
Code Enforcement – Karen Rustin
CRA – Kevin Russell
Police – Linda Cain
Historic Merchants of Chipley – Karen Rustin
Tourist Development Council (TDC) – Roger Sloan
Fire – Karen Rustin
A motion was made by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mrs. Rustin to approve the Council Liaison appointments. The motion passed with four (4) ayes and one (1) naye (Mr. Sloan opposed).
2. Presentation of Employee of the Quarter - Mayor Cain presented the Employee of the Quarter to Mr. Chester Campbell – Public Works Director. Mrs. Rustin told Mr. Campbell that he has exceeded expectations as Public Works Director. Mr. Campbell thanked the council and said he sees it as doing his job.
3. Approval of Ordinance No. 907 (Public Hearing) – Firearms. Mr. Miner explained this ordinance, if approved, will establish regulations of firearms. Discussion ensued. Mayor Cain closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing at 6:17 p.m. Mr. Miner read Ordinance No. 907 by title:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHIPLEY, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED “OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ENTITLED “RECREATION”; AND DECLARING AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
No comments.
Mayor Cain closed the public hearing and opened the regular meeting at 6:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Sloan and seconded by Mr. Russell to approve the final reading of Ordinance No. 907. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Ordinance No. 909 (First Reading) – Waste Management. Mr. Miner explained this ordinance, if approved, will renew and extend the non-exclusive franchise to Waste Management, Inc. of Florida for the collection and disposal of residential and commercial solid waste collection. Discussion ensued. Mr. Miner read Ordinance No. 909 by title:
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 834 RENEWING AND EXTENDING THE NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mrs. Rustin and seconded by Mr. Sloan to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 909. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Approval of Ordinance No. 910 (First Reading) – Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Miner explained this ordinance, if approved, will establish a land use change of a parcel located at the corner of Johnson Ave. and 5th Street from low density residential to neighborhood commercial. Discussion ensued. Mr. Miner read Ordinance No. 910 by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHIPLEY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR FUTURE LAND USE CHANGE OF A PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF JOHNSON AVENUE AND 5TH STREET, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING WITH THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Sloan and seconded by Mrs. Rustin to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 910. The motion passed unanimously.
6. Engine Brake Device (Jake Brake) – Discussion. Mr. Miner explained this item was discussed at the workshop last week and asked if anyone else has any input for the ordinance. Mr. Sloan explained that he believes the City of Callaway that has signs placed on the right-of-ways. He also explained that he believes that if the truckers are charged a $250 to $500 fine then it will prevent most of them from using the brakes. Mr. Miner explained we will prepare an ordinance and being it back to the council. Discussion ensued.
7. Approval of RC Track. Mr. Troy Turner and Mr. Keith Collins were present to discuss the RC Track. Mr. Turner explained the location is the old Chipley Dumb site. We will be racing small radio controlled cars. It will take us approximately two or three months to get the track and area ready for racing. We hope to have it ready at the first of the year. We have purchased the insurance policy for liability purposes as requested by the City and the agreement has been checked and changes made by the City Attorney. Discussion ensued. A motion made by Mr. Sloan and seconded by Mrs. Rustin to approve the use of the property for the RC track. The motion passed unanimously.
8. Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Cain presented the Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation to Heather Shelby of Northwest Florida Community Hospital. This proclamation proclaims October 2011 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. No discussion.
9. Approval of Amendment to EECBG Grant. Mr. Miner explained this grant amendment number 1 is to change the contract number to 17473 and to change the department to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). No discussion. A motion was made by Mr. Sloan and seconded by Mrs. Rustin to approve the EECBG Grant Amendment No. 1. The motion passed unanimously.
Other Matters:
Mr. Toby Hodges told Mr. Price Wilson and Ms. Cheryl McCall how much they were appreciated for their hard work over the years as Council Members. Discussion ensued.
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
City of Chipley
Linda Cain, Mayor
Attest:
Patrice Yates
Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk
