The City Council of the City of Monticello, Florida, met in regular session on
May 5, 2009 at 7:02 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.  Linda Butler offered the invocation, and Mayor Vogelgesang led the Pledge of Allegiance.  

 

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES  Idella Scott made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2009 meeting with corrections.  The motion was seconded by George Evans and unanimously approved.

 

JIM BILLBERRY, JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE CHIEF -

*PERMISSION FOR FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE/UPCOMING BOOT DRIVE AT COURTHOUSE CIRCLE  Chief Billberry informed the Council of an upcoming hotdog benefit to be held at the Courthouse Square.  He noted there would be no signage on city or state right-of-way and clean up would be handled by the organization.  He was informed that there is no permission needed since the event is on private property.  Mayor Vogelgesang thanked the Chief for the notification.  Chief Billberry also reported that a boot drive would be conducted at the Courthouse Circle through the Shriners.  Police Chief Mosley reported there would be no permit needed since the Shriners is a 501(c)(3) organization.

 

APPOINTMENT OF SELECTION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT (OPENING OF PROPOSALS TO BE MAY 15TH AT 4:00 P.M.)  Council Member Linda Butler offered to serve on the selection committee.  It was also suggested that the city engineer and city staff serve on the committee.  On motion of Idella Scott, seconded by George Evans, the City Council unanimously appointed Robert George, Linda Butler, Steve Wingate and Jim Milicic to serve as a Review Committee for engineering services proposals.  City Manager Wingate noted that the committee will meet on May 18th to review proposals.

 

APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER FOR BOUNDARY AND WETLANDS SURVEY FOR MONTICELLO PARK   On motion of John Jones, seconded by Idella Scott, the Council unanimously approved Task Order No. 13 providing for surveying and a legal description for the new park property on South Water Street.

 

APPLICATION FOR PARADE PERMIT FOR EMANCIPATION DAY PARADE/RESOLUTION 2009-03  After review of the application, on motion of Linda Butler, seconded by John Jones, the City Council unanimously approved a parade permit for the 2009 Emancipation Day Parade. 

 

APPLICATION FOR PARADE PERMIT FOR WATERMELON PARADE/RESOLUTION 2009-04  After review of the application, on motion of John Jones, seconded by Linda Butler, the City Council unanimously approved a parade permit for the 2009 Watermelon Festival Parade.

 

RESOLUTION 2009-05 AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS TO ADMINISTER GRANT PROGRAMS  On motion of John Jones, seconded by Linda Butler, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2009-05 authorizing the borrowing of funds, if necessary, for administration of water/sewer grant programs.

 

FORMATION OF PARK COMMITTEE  Mayor Vogelgesang noted the city needs to be ready for proceeding to park development for the new park on South Water Street.  Council Member Idella Scott noted she is working with a group of interested persons, and, as soon as the property closing occurs, the committee will begin work on a park development plan and pursuit of grant funding.

 

CENSUS 2010 UPDATE/APPOINTMENT OF COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE MEMBER  Clerk Anderson provided an overview of the upcoming Census program.  She reported that the city and county will begin a joint effort to identify community partners and beginning outreach to ensure that all persons are counted.  The Council Members as a whole will also assist with outreach efforts to various community groups.

 

CITY MANAGER CONTRACT AMENDMENT PROPOSALS  The Council discussed the current contract and a proposal to amend the contract to a two-year contract at the 2009 renewal date.   On motion of Idella Scott, seconded by Linda Butler, the Council unanimously voted to amend the city manager’s contract to allow for two year renewal effective with the current contract expiration of October 1, 2009.  Ms. Butler expressed appreciation to Mr. Wingate for quick response to inquiries and items addressed. Mayor Vogelgesang also thanked the City Manager for his efforts at resolving issues.

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

*REVIEW OF FEDERAL CODE CITES IN PROPOSED PROCUREMENT CODE ORDINANCE  Attorney Leinback is still reviewing the matter.

 

*GOLF CART SIGNAGE  City Manager Wingate presented a list of streets which would need to be signed for golf cart allowance and for golf cart crossings of U.S. 19 and U.S. 90.  Chief Mosley has suggested that appropriate golf cart crossing streets would be two blocks each way from the Courthouse. 

 

*UPDATE ON BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT ORDINANCE  Mayor Vogelgesang noted there were questions about enforceability of the business tax ordinance, as well as regulatory powers associated with the ordinance.  A possibility of suspension of the ordinance for one year was discussed, as well as the differences in business category fees.  Council Member Evans suggested that the Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager present a recommendation for next month’s meeting. 

 

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND DEPARTMENTS

*Police Chief Fred Mosley reported funeral arrangements for the McCarty family.

 

*City Clerk Emily Anderson reported the city received one application for the vacancy on the Historic Design Review Board.  On motion of George Evans, seconded by John Jones, the Council unanimously voted to appoint Jennifer Ellis to the Historic Design Review Board. 

 

TOPICS FOR MAY WORKSHOP  Council Member George Evans noted he has reserved the Care Charter School Auditorium for the Town Hall meeting on May 21st at 7:00 p.m.  

 

MISCELLANEOUS

The Council applauded favorable scores on the FCAT writing exam of the Care Charter School and Jefferson Elementary School.

 

Mayor Vogelgesang requested that the City Manager and Police Chief work on a golf cart registration process.

 

There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 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. 2009-05 (2 tapes)