The City Council of the City of Monticello, Florida, met in regular session on
February 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM at City Hall.  The following members were present:

 

        John Jones, Mayor

        Idella Scott

        Linda Butler

        Tom Vogelgesang

        George Evans

 

Others present were:

 

        Fred Mosley, Chief of Police

        Bruce A. Leinback, City Attorney

        Steve Wingate, City Manager

        Emily Anderson, City Clerk

 

Mayor John Jones called the meeting to order.  Bruce Leinback offered the invocation, and Mayor Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.   

 

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES – On motion of Idella Scott, seconded by Tom Vogelgesang, the Council unanimously approved meeting minutes of the January 5, 2010 meeting. 

 

DETERMINATION OF CONSULTANT FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATION FOR SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT/APPLICATION FOR REZONING  Clerk Anderson reported the filing of a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment application and an application for rezoning.  The Council discussed the nature of the conflict with using Darrin Taylor or Winston Lee as consultant for application review.  The Council discussed the alternatives for plan review, and Brian Crawford, representing the developer, also discussed review methods used by other cities.  On motion of George Evans, seconded by Linda Butler, the City Council unanimously voted to request the Apalachee Regional Planning Council to provide review of the comprehensive plan amendment. 

 

MAUREY BEGGS, 205 W. SEMINOLE AVENUE IN RE:  OPPOSITION TO CHANGE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION AND REZONING OF VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT CORNER OF SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET AND WEST SEMINOLE AVENUE   Maurey Beggs presented a petition to the Council from property owners who have expressed opposition to any change of the future land use map or rezoning for the vacant parcel at South Jefferson Street and West Seminole Avenue.  Martha Creel of 175 W. Seminole Street expressed traffic safety concerns of the neighborhood and U.S. 19 corridor.  The Council directed that the Clerk provide notice to those property owners of further Local Planning Agency meetings and Council hearings.

 

 

UPDATE ON WASTEWATER REUSE PROJECT/BID AUTHORIZATION   Joe Miller of George and Associates provided a brief explanation of the reuse project and noted the project is ready to bid.  On motion of Tom Vogelgesang, seconded by Linda Butler, the City Council unanimously voted to authorization for issuance of a bid for construction.

 

Mr. Miller also reported that the Inflow/Infiltration Project is approximately 60 percent completed. 

 

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 

Council Member Linda Butler asked about the status of the Personnel Rules.  Clerk Anderson reported that she is meeting with Department Heads to go over the proposed changes.

 

Council Member Tom Vogelgesang reported he would be willing to serve again on the Local Planning Agency.  On motion of Linda Butler, seconded by Idella Scott, the Council unanimously voted to appoint Tom Vogelgesang to the Monticello Local Planning Agency as ex-officio member.

 

Council Member George Evans thanked Chief Mosley for efficient handling of traffic during the MLK festivities.  He also thanked the Clerk and City Manager for representation at the Legislative Delegation Meeting.

 

Mayor John Jones asked about the status of city uniforms.  Mr. Wingate reported he is considering reflective shirts for employees.

 

Police Chief Fred Mosley requested approval of a U.S. Department of Justice overtime grant.  On motion of Tom Vogelgesang, seconded by George Evans, the Council voted unanimously to authorize application for the FDLE grant.

 

City Clerk Emily Anderson reported that the Community Traffic Safety Team had considered the Council’s referral regarding speed limits in town and a possible flashing light at Burger King.  She reported that the Team did not make any recommendation, but that a DOT representative offered to order a traffic study and analysis of the Burger King intersection. 

 

FEBRUARY WORKSHOP

The Council scheduled a workshop for February 16th at 6:00 p.m.  Items for discussion will include parade permitting and the budget update.  Mr. Evans requested that the Clerk notify parade sponsors and invite them to the workshop.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Vogelgesang noted it is critical to complete the rate study since the budget assumes that new rates would be implemented this year.

 

Gerrold Austin noted the need for consideration of economic impact of various parades.

There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                    Emily Anderson

                                                            City Clerk/Treasurer

 

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John Jones

Mayor

 

 

NOTE:  These proceedings were mechanically recorded. See CD 2010-02