The City Council of the City of Monticello,
March 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
The following members were present:
Tom Vogelgesang, Mayor
Idella Scott
Linda Butler
John Jones
George Evans
Others present were:
Fred Mosley, Chief of Police
Bruce A. Leinback, City Attorney
Steve Wingate, City Manager
Emily Anderson, City Clerk
Mayor Tom Vogelgesang called the meeting to order. George Evans offered the invocation, and Mayor Vogelgesang led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Vogelgesang presented Council Members Linda Butler and Idella Scott with Certificates for Completion of the Elected Municipal Officials course.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL
MINUTES – John Jones made a
motion to approve the minutes of the February 3, 2009. The motion was seconded by George Evans. Linda Butler requested clarification of a
comment by Engineer Robert George regarding services for planning of
FINAL PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 2009-01 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
FOR AGAINST
Tom Vogelgesang Idella Scott
Linda Butler
John Jones
George Evans
FIRST PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 2009-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, FLORIDA, BY DESIGNATNG A PARCEL OF LAND COMPRISING 419.38 ACRES LOCATED IN SECTIONS 25 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST AND LOCATED IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST AS “PUD” CONCEPT ZONING, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF THE SPECIFIED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF MONTICELLO ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR LEGAL EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, SCRIVENER’S ERRORS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Leinback reported that the PUD concept plan and supportive report is to be amended to delete allowances for multi-family dwellings and assisted living facilities. City Engineer Robert George presented a history of the project and explained the purpose of the PUD zoning. Mr. George reported that the Local Planning Agency has recommended approval of the PUD. It was also noted that no commercial designation is allowed in the PUD because of the property comprehensive plan designation. Developer Clay Thompson also introduced himself to the Council and outlined the company’s development objectives and planned design of the community.
Kate Calvin of
Council Member Jones noted that the project has been in development for several years with many public hearings. Mayor Vogelgesang asked that any concept plan change be submitted to the Council well before the next public hearing.
PRESENTATION OF 2007-2008 AUDIT BY CHRIS CAYER, BROOKS, HARRISON AND CAYER, LLC Auditor Chris Cayer presented the 2007-2008 audit. On motion of Linda Butler, seconded by John Jones, the Council unanimously voted to approve the 2007-2008 audit.
OPTION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY ELECTED OFFICIALS Clerk Anderson reported that, although the Council had voted to include the Clerk/Treasurer position as Senior Management in the Florida Retirement System, because the position is an elected one, the city would have to enroll all elected officials into the Florida Retirement System in order for the Clerk/Treasurer position to be designated as anything other than as a regular class employee. The Council will look further at the option of including the elected city officials in the Florida Retirement System.
STATUS OF INFLOW/INFILTRATION PROJECT FUNDING FROM FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE City Engineer Robert George reported that the city’s sewer inflow/infiltration project has been approved to receive federal stimulus package money. The City will be able to complete all remaining phases of the project without having to obtain bridge loan financing, but the city will have to include some federal standards in the bidding process.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR TREATMENT DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
Mr. George requested that the city issue a request for proposals for engineering design services for the treatment plant. He offered to serve on the selection committee.
APPLICATION FOR
STREET CLOSING FOR SOUTHERN MUSIC RISING FESTIVAL ON APRIL 18, 2009 The
Council discussed the application for street closing, and Chief Mosley
discussed the need for additional security, especially since events are planned
for all four quadrants of the Courthouse. On
motion of John Jones, seconded by Linda
Butler, the Council unanimously voted to table the application until next month
to ascertain that pedestrian safety concerns are addressed.
APPLICATIONS FOR
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR REMODELING/REPAIR OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
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*
LETTER REQUESTING
FUNDING
APPOINTMENT OF HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBER (ONE APPLICATION RECEIVED) On motion of Idella Scott, seconded by George Evans, the Council unanimously appointed Terri Dunn to serve on the City’s Historic Design Review Board.
OLD BUSINESS
*CLARIFCATION OF SIGNAGE REQUIRED FOR GOLF CART USAGE Attorney Leinback reported that signage would be required on each street. Mayor Vogelgesang requested that signage costs be determined.
*CRITERIA FOR
DEVELOPING
City Manager Wingate discussed the county’s road paving history and qualification process for state-funded paving projects.
REPORTS FROM
COMMITTEES AND DEPARTMENTS
*City Attorney Bruce Leinback reported that he has met with Paul Johns of the Fraternal Order of Police. A new contract has been developed in draft form. He will meet with Chief Mosley and then will review with the Council, if appropriate, in an executive session.
*City Clerk Emily
Anderson mentioned that she has received complaints at City Hall regarding
the proliferation of signage at the Courthouse.
She also reported that Julie Conley has offered to assist in trying to
find effective ways of providing for business signage while discouraging signs
on the
*City Council Member Idella Scott reported that she and the Park Committee will be meeting with the School Board on March 9th.
*City Council Member John Jones reported there is a house which may be partly in the County that has a lot that is overgrown.
He also asked for a status report on the old Georgia-Florida Motel. Mr. Wingate reported a permit is supposed to be pulled next week to make repairs on the buildings. If the permit is not pulled, the mortgage-holder will finalize foreclosure proceedings.
Mr. Jones also reported a building on the corner of King and
MLK which needs to be torn down. Mr.
Wingate reported that the condemned buildings would cost thousands of dollars
to remove. There is also an old church
at the corner of
Mr. Jones also suggested the need for Town Hall Meetings to distribute information regarding current issues before the Council, such as Monticello Pines.
*Mayor Tom Vogelgesang apologized for the necessity of cancelling the February workshop. He wants to focus on future projects. The Council decided not to conduct a March workshop.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Anderson
City Clerk/Treasurer
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Tom Vogelgesang
Mayor
NOTE: These proceedings were mechanically recorded. See Tape No. 2009-03 (3 tapes)