MINUTES BUSHNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 117 EAST JOE P. STRICKLAND, JR. AVENUE OCTOBER 5, :00 P.M.

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1 MINUTES BUSHNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 117 EAST JOE P. STRICKLAND, JR. AVENUE OCTOBER 5, :00 P.M. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Spaude. Mayor Spaude welcomed all present and explained the manner in which to be heard during the meeting. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Bil Spaude Vice-Mayor Bill Durham, Jr. Councilor Karen Davis Councilor Kay McCoy Councilor Dale Swain ALSO PRESENT: Bruce Hickle, City Manager Felix Adams, City Attorney Christina Dixon, City Clerk LT. Pat Breeden, Sumter County Sheriff s Office Denise Lee, Director of Zoning Mike Eastburn, Director of Public Works Jody Young, Finance Director Ronda Cason, Utility Program Coordinator Susan Noell, Asst. City Manager of Admin. Services Kelly Marcoux, Director of HR/Asst. City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING AND FIRST BUDGET HEARING HELD SEPTEMBER 9, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE SECOND AND FINAL BUDGET HEARING HELD SEPTEMBER 21, APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS. Motion made by Vice-Mayor Durham and seconded by Councilwoman Davis to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5/0. OCTOBER 5, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 1

2 CITIZEN S FORUM (LIMITED TO 2 MINUTES PER PERSON.) John LaSelva SECO- Mr. LaSelva spoke about the cancellation of the Fall Festival Parade. Public Works Director, Mike Eastburn indicated that the railroad crossing at East Seminole Ave. is going to be closed and FDOT will not reissue the necessary permits. Motion made by Mayor Spaude and seconded by Councilwoman Davis to read New Business items 1-17 by title only. Motion carried 5/0. NEW BUSINESS 1. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING ZONING DISTRICTS FOR PARCEL N14=007. Motion made by Vice-Mayor Durham and seconded by Councilwoman McCoy to pass Ordinance on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain 2. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING ZONING DISTRICTS FOR PARCEL N23=005. Ordinance on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain 3. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING ZONING DISTRICTS FOR PARCELS N23=006 AND N26=062. Ordinance on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain OCTOBER 5, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 2

3 4. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING ZONING DISTRICTS FOR PARCELS N22=020, N23=004, N26=061, N26=060, N26=005, AND N27=021. Ordinance on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain 5. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING ZONING DISTRICTS FOR PARCELS N22=019, N22=007, N23=0053, N23=054, AND N26=004. Motion made by Vice-Mayor Durham and seconded by Councilwoman McCoy to pass Ordinance on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain 6. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING ZONING DISTRICTS FOR PARCELS N22=002, N22=16, N22=015, N22=017, N14=013, N14=015, N14=024, N15=116, N15=068, N15=117, N22=001, AND N22=021. Motion made by Vice-Mayor Durham and seconded by Councilwoman McCoy to pass Ordinance on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain 7. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY AS A CATEGORY RSF-2, (SINGLE- FAMILY MODERATE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICTS FOR PARCELS N21=020, N28=007, N28=012, AND N28=006. OCTOBER 5, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 3

4 Ordinance on the first reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain Yea, 8. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY AS A CATEGORY I-2, (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT FOR PARCELS N20=009, AND N21=018. Ordinance on the first reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain Yea, 9. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY AS A CATEGORY C-1, (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES) AND AS CATEGORY C-3, (GENERAL BUSINESS ARTERIAL) ZONING DISTRICTS FOR PARCELS N21=110, N21=109, N21=108, AND N20=021. Motion made by Vice-Mayor Durham and seconded by Councilwoman McCoy to pass Ordinance on the first reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain Yea, 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY AS A CATEGORY C-3, (GENERAL BUSINESS ARTERIAL) ZONING DISTRICT FOR PARCEL N21=016. Ordinance on the first reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain Yea, 11. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE , ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CAROLYN A. BLANTON INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS, PARCEL N04=006. There was discussion pertaining to Ordinance regarding existing traffic patterns and emergency exit to and from the property. Mr. Wade indicated that Springstead Engineering was working on a design plan for the property that would include a regular entrance/exit as well as an emergency entrance/exit. OCTOBER 5, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 4

5 Ordinance on the first reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain Yea, 12. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS RVP, (RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK) LAND USE FOR PARCEL N04=006. Ordinance on the first reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain Yea, 13. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE , DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS A RV PARK, (RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK) ZONING DISTRICT FOR PARCEL N04=006. Ordinance on the first reading. Roll call vote: Councilman Swain Yea, 14. PROPOSAL FOR PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PUBLIC POWER WEEK OCTOBER 4-10, Motion made by Councilman Swain and seconded by Councilwoman McCoy to approve the proposal for Proclamation recognizing Public Power Week October 4-10, Motion carried 5/ APPROVAL OF THE INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA FOR COUNTY INMATE SUPPORT. City Manager, Bruce Hickle explained the Inter-local Agreement was the result of an accident of an inmate, and the need for clarification of which party of the Inter-local Agreement would be liable for any type of accident in the future. Mr. Hickle also stated the terms of the Inter-local Agreement to the Council Members and informed Council that the City would be self insuring a part of the risk. OCTOBER 5, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 5

6 Motion made by Councilman Swain and seconded by Vice-Mayor Durham to approve the Inter-local Agreement between Sumter County, Florida and The City of Bushnell, Florida for county inmate support. Motion carried 5/ APPROVAL OF PURCHASE FOR THE NEW SANITATION TRUCK BY STATE BID. Motion made by Vice-Mayor Durham and seconded by Councilwoman Davis to approve the purchase for the new sanitation truck by state bid. Motion carried 5/ APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION & OPERATING PERMIT RENEWAL FOR ACMS SOLID WASTE/LANDFILL. Motion made by Councilman Swain and seconded by Vice-Mayor Durham to approve the construction & operating permit renewal for ACMS Solid Waste/Landfill. Motion carried 5/0. INFORMATION 1. SUMTER COUNTY FARM-CITY WEEK 2015 HELD AT BROWNWOOD, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, :00 A.M. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND REQUEST 1. REPORT ON FMPA ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION RELIABILITY. City Manager, Bruce Hickle stated that the electric distribution reliability is doing well. Of the 3 performance indicators used to determine electric reliability, the City of Bushnell rated the best in the state on 2 of the performance indicators and 3 rd best in the state on the 3 rd indicator. 2. C-470 PD&E STUDY FROM C-527 TO FLORIDA S TURNPIKE. City Manager, Bruce Hickle gave the update that DOT has begun the study project to straighten the road. CITY CLERK REPORT AND REQUEST 1. REMINDER OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ON NOVEMBER 4, 2015 AT 5:15 P.M. OCTOBER 5, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 6

7 City Clerk, Christina Dixon gave the reminder of the Charter Review Meeting. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT AND REQUEST UTILITY PROGRAMS COORDINATOR - RONDA CASON HR DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT CITY CLERK- KELLY MARCOUX DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR - JODY YOUNG 1. NOTIFICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR FY2014. Finance Director, Jody Young gave the notification of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATION SERVICES- SUSAN NOELL 1. FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES- BURT THE CONQUEROR FROM THE TRAVEL CHANNEL WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE GREASED PIG CONTEST AT THE FALL FESTIVAL. Assistant City Manager Administration Services, Susan Noell informed the Council that Burt the Conqueror will be participating in the greased pig event. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - MIKE EASTBURN SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - LT. PAT BREEDEN DIRECTOR OF ZONING AND CODE COMPLIANCE - DENISE LEE CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND INFORMATION Councilman Swain was asked by a citizen about the lack of restroom facilities at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Mr. Swain indicated that there was only 1 port-o-let on the premises. Public Works Director, Mike Eastburn advised Mr. Swain that the City has been approved for a FRDAP Grant which will fund the construction of permanent restroom facilities at the park by the end of this calendar year. In the interim, and prior to construction completion, if any group will be holding a large event at the park they can contact Mr. Eastburn and he will ensure that additional port-o-lets can be placed at the park. Jessie Hill 415 South Lincoln- Mr. Hill wanted clarification as to when the actual construction on the restrooms at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park would begin. There was discussion regarding the execution of the FRDAP Grant agreement and that the construction would start by the end of this calendar year. OCTOBER 5, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 7

8 Wayne Hooten 406 South Jumper Drive- Mr. Hooten asked Councilman Swain if he wanted to propose to make a motion to let the citizens decide by a referendum vote regarding the buyout of SECO S system. Mr. Swain made a motion for a referendum vote and it failed for a lack of a second. Councilwoman McCoy stated her thoughts regarding the electric territory franchise agreement. Ms. McCoy feels that the City of Bushnell s electric utility is a business and this is the City s chance for a growth opportunity. Ms. McCoy also said she would like to see all City citizens electric rates decreased due to the potential growth if it is feasible for the citizens of the City. She further stated that a rate increase to City customers has never been mentioned by anyone in the City. Ms. McCoy informed everyone present at the meeting that she would not make a decision without looking at all the information and carefully considering all options. Councilwoman Davis stated that she would like to see the City of Bushnell grow for her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Davis also stated that she compared her utility bill with a family member s bill and after taking the water, sewer and garbage services into consideration the electric rates were comparable. CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM BRIGHTHOUSE. DEPARTMENT REPORTS ADJOURN Motion made by Councilwoman McCoy and seconded by Vice-Mayor Durham to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5/0. If any person decides to appeal any decision of the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of such proceeding, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Fla. Stat. Sec Agendas and full City Council packet information can be downloaded from the City's website, If you wish to receive the agenda by , please sign up on the City's homepage under "Agenda List". Contact the City of Bushnell at if you have questions. OCTOBER 5, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 8