The City Council of the City of Monticello, Florida, met in regular session on
October 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. 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 Leinback, City Attorney

        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.  

 

CONSENT AGENDA

*Approval of Council Minutes of September 1, 2009, September 15, 2009 and

  September 21, 2009 

*Approval of Proclamation

On motion of John Jones, seconded by Linda Butler, the City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda items. 

 

ORDINANCE FINAL PUBLIC HEARING:

ORDINANCE 2009 – 03  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, FLORIDA BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, SECTION 58-14, ENTITLED “OPERATION OF GENER- ATORS”; PROVIDING FOR LEGAL EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERA-BILITY, CODIFICATION, SCRIVENER’S ERRORS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE    On motion of Idella Scott, seconded by John Jones, the City Council unanimously voted to adopt Ordinance 2009-03.  Council Member Linda Butler noted a correction of the section site to 58-14.

 

ORDINANCE FIRST READING:

ORDINANCE 2009 – 04  AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL DEVEL-OPMENT PLAN FOR MONTICELLO PINES SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD); AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, FLORIDA BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, SECTION 54-252, ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT FOR MONTICELLO PINES SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD); PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF MONTICELLO, FLORIDA TO DESIGNATE MONTICELLO PINES   SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, AS PUD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, SCRIVENER’S ERRORS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE 

The final public hearing will be on November 3, 2009.

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR PHASE II CITYWIDE SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT   Joe Miller of George and Associates presented a status report on the project.  Several critical areas have been repaired already.  Mr. Miller also presented a requested change order adding $735,957.55 to the project to correct additional deficiencies.  After discussion of the specific additions, Linda Butler made a motion to approve the requested change order.  The motion was seconded by George Evans and passed on unanimous vote.

 

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO TASK ORDER NO. 6 OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND GEORGE AND ASSOCIATES TO TABULATE ALLOWANCES FOR SERVICES – CITY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT   Robert George provided an overview of the amendment outlining professional services to be performed and engineering fee allowances for Phase II of the Sewer Rehabilitation Project.  On motion of George Evans, seconded by Idella Scott, the council unanimously approved Task Order No. 6.

 

PETROLEUM CLEANUP WITHIN CITY LIMITS – PROPOSAL BY ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES  The Council discussed the City Manager’s desire to change contractors for the petroleum cleanup at the City Barn.  On motion of John Jones, seconded by George Evans, the Council unanimously voted to request that DEP assign Advanced Environmental Technologies to the ongoing project.  .

Council Members requested that periodic updates on the project be provided to them.

 

LEE KING OF POPPA’S DOG HOUSE IN RE:  RENOVATION PROJECT AT OLD CHEVRON STATION ON W WASHINGTON STREET   Mr. King and his partner, Sandra Garber, discussed their ongoing renovations at the old Chevron Station.  Parking at the new restaurant was also discussed, and it was suggested that Mr. King meet with the Police Chief and City Manager and Transfield to discuss possible parking and curbing improvements at the site.

 

APPLICATION FOR PARADE PERMIT FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL  The Council reviewed the application for a homecoming parade on October 22nd and noted that a responsible adult should actually sign as sponsor of the parade and provide a map of the parade route.  On motion of George Evans, seconded by Linda Butler, the Council unanimously approved the parade application.

 

DRAFT ORDINANCES:

*ORDINANCE UPDATING CODE LANGUATE REGARDING BUSINESS TAX

*ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EVALUATION AND

  APPRAISAL REPORT

*ORDINANCE REGARDING NUISANCE PROPERTIES

 

The Council reviewed the draft ordinances.  The proposed nuisance ordinance will be discussed at the October workshop.

 

RESOLUTION 2009-14 FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK   On motion of Linda Butler, seconded by Idella Scott, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2009-14 declaring the week of October 18 – 24, 2009 as Florida City Government Week.

 

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

Council Member John Jones requested travel expenses for a Florida League of Cities’ conference in November.  On motion of Idella Scott, seconded by Linda Butler, the Council unanimously approved travel expenses, anticipated to be approximately $400.   

 

Council Member George Evans offered to assist with promoting citizen involvement with the upcoming Census.

 

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENTS

*City Clerk Emily Anderson noted she would like to discuss cemetery operation at the next Council workshop. 

 

OCTOBER WORKSHOP  Council will meet in workshop session on October 27th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed nuisance ordinance and cemetery operation. 

 

There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                    Emily Anderson

                                                            City Clerk/Treasurer

 

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Tom Vogelgesang

Mayor

 

NOTE:  These proceedings were mechanically recorded. See CD 2009-10