June 23, 2003 The City Commission of the City of Plant City, Florida met in a regular session pursuant to laws and rules of said Commission at the City Hall of said City, at the regular meeting place of the Commission at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2003. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner and on the roll being called, there were present: Mayor-Commissioner William Dodson, presiding and the following named Commissioners: John Dicks, Richard Glorioso, Michael S. Sparkman and Vice-Mayor Mary Y. Thomas. Also present were: David Sollenberger, City Manager; Kenneth Buchman, City Attorney; Virginia L. Helper, City Clerk; Martin J. Wisgerhof, Finance Director; Mike Karr, Assistant to the City Manager; Rob Anders, Planning & Zoning Director; Kathy Burke, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Bill McDaniel, Police Chief; Jesse Carr, Building and Inspection Superintendent; Emilio Mendonsa, Superintendent of Parks and Cemeteries; Frank Coughenour, Utilities Operations Engineer and Officer Russell Allen, Sergeant of Arms. Representatives of the news media and others present: George Newman, The Courier; Debbie Alberto, The Tampa Tribune and approximately 35 other persons. The invocation was given by the Reverend Julio Santana, Bread of Life Christian Mission, and the audience joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CONSENT AGENDA: The following entitled resolutions were considered: RESOLUTION NO. 120-2003 - MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 27, 2003: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ON MAY 27, 2003. RESOLUTION NO. 121-2003 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2003: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ON JUNE 9, 2003. RESOLUTION NO. 122-2003 AMENDING TRAVEL POLICY: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TRAVEL POLICY OF THE CITY. RESOLUTION NO. 123-2003 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY J. C. RADFORD JENKINS STREET POND PROJECT: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT FROM J. C. RADFORD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE SAID OPTION AND PURCHASE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO OPTION TERMS UPON COMPLETION OF THE CITY S EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-2003 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY KAREN JACKSON JENKINS STREET POND PROJECT: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT FROM KAREN JACKSON AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE SAID OPTION AND PURCHASE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO OPTION TERMS UPON COMPLETION OF THE CITY S EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY. RESOLUTION NO. 125-2003 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY CHARLES NETTLES JENKINS STREET POND PROJECT: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT FROM CHARLES NETTLES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE SAID OPTION AND PURCHASE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO OPTION TERMS UPON COMPLETION OF THE CITY S EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY. RESOLUTION NO. 126-2003 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY HELEN FREEMAN JENKINS STREET POND PROJECT: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT FROM HELEN FREEMAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE SAID OPTION AND PURCHASE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO OPTION TERMS UPON COMPLETION OF THE CITY S EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY. RESOLUTION NO. 127-2003 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY MARY COOPER JENKINS STREET POND PROJECT: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT FROM MARY COOPER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE SAID OPTION AND PURCHASE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO OPTION TERMS UPON COMPLETION OF THE CITY S EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY. RESOLUTION NO. 128-2003 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY JAMES REID JEFFRIES JENKINS STREET POND PROJECT: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT FROM JAMES REID JEFFRIES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE SAID OPTION AND PURCHASE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO OPTION TERMS UPON COMPLETION OF THE CITY S EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY. RES. NO. 129-2003 AMENDING OPERATING BUDGET FY 2002-2003: THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE 2002-2003 BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 31-2002. RES. NO. 130-2003 AMENDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FY 2002-2003: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR THE 2002-2003 FISCAL YEAR AND THE NEXT FIVE YEARS THEREAFTER. RES. NO. 131-2003 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT PLANT CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, POLICE CHIEF AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. RES. NO. 132-2003 SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT WALDEN LAKE UNIT 42: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN EASEMENT FROM CONTRACT ONE LLC, BELISLE REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST AND W. J. KEEL HOLDINGS, LLC; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD SAID EASEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. Motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Dicks noted an amendment needed to be made on the minutes dated June 9, 2003 with regards to the Mayor-Commissioner Election. He stated the vote was unanimous instead of a majority vote. The motion was amended by Commissioner Sparkman and seconded by Commissioner Dicks to adopt the resolutions upon revision of the minutes. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor-Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, Resolutions No. 120-2003, 121-2003 as amended, 122-2003, 123-2003, 124-2003, 125-2003, 126-2003, 127-2003, 128-2003, 129-2003, 130-2003, 131-2003 and 132-2003 were declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDS COMMISSIONER SPARKMAN: Commissioner Sparkman presented the Mayor s Award and recognized city employees Parks and Cemeteries Superintendent Emilio Mendonsa, Parks and Recreation Director Richard Calhoun, Finance Director Martin J. Wisgerhof and Police Chief Bill McDaniel. He presented the Mayor s Top Performer Award to Building and Code Enforcement Superintendent Jesse Carr. Commissioner Sparkman stated these presentations were given for service, loyalty and dedication beyond the call of duty during his tenure as Commissioner and Mayor of Plant City. He noted these as great employees and stated he appreciated having served with them. APPOINTMENTS: Council of Governments After consideration, motion was made by Mayor-Commissioner Dodson and seconded by Commissioner Sparkman to nominate Commissioner John Dicks and himself to serve as the city s representatives to the Council of Governments. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice- Mayor Thomas and Mayor-Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, the motion carried. Tourist Development Council After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Dicks and seconded by Commissioner Sparkman nominating Mayor-Commissioner Dodson to serve as the city s representative to the Tourist Development Council. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor- Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, the motion carried.
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council After discussion, motion was made by Mayor-Commissioner Dodson and seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas nominating Commissioner Sparkman to serve as representative on the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor-Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, the motion carried. Metropolitan Planning Organization Motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman and seconded by Commissioner Dicks nominating Commissioner Glorioso to serve as the city s representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor- Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, the motion carried. Public Transportation Commission After consideration, Commissioner Dicks nominated Commissioner Glorioso and Vice-Mayor Thomas as alternate to serve on the Public Transportation Commission. Vice-Mayor Thomas declined as alternate due to the meeting schedule. Vice-Mayor Thomas recommended Commissioner Sparkman as the alternate. Commissioner Dicks withdrew his nomination and nominated Commissioner Glorioso and Commissioner Sparkman to serve as the alternate. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor-Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, the motion carried. Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau Mayor-Commissioner Dodson assumed the duty as representative to the Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau. Florida League of Cities Voting Delegate Commissioner Glorioso nominated Vice-Mayor Thomas. Vice-Mayor Thomas declined the nomination stating the delegate would have to be in attendance at the conference by Friday at 2:00 p.m. and she could not make that commitment. The Vice- Mayor nominated Commissioner Glorioso. Commissioner Glorioso stated he has a prior commitment and could not be present at that time. Mayor-Commissioner Dodson stated the papers have been forwarded designating him as the voting delegate and he would serve as the voting delegate. PROCLAMATION - RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF NANCY NAN SPARKMAN: The Mayor presented a proclamation to Commissioner Sparkman and wife Diane Sparkman honoring the life and memory of Nancy Nan Sparkman. Commissioner and Mrs. Sparkman thanked the Mayor for the presentation to the Sparkman family. CITY MANAGER=S REPORT JUNE 19, 2003 FOR CITY COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 23, 2003 1. HOWARD STREET CROSSING OF CSX TRACKS
Bids for necessary site work including paving and related work to open the crossing will be received July 3. Work is expected to be completed by the end of October or November. 2. LEGISLATIVE LETTERS Letters have been sent to the Governor urging veto of the transportation bill and expressing support for the Hillsborough Community College/Plant City joint use facility. A letter has been sent to Senator Tom Lee requesting that he introduce language concerning the water supply authority that would also include approval of contributing municipal jurisdictions that are not members of Tampa Bay water for groundwater development. Copies of the Hillsborough Community College letter and the water bill letter were provided to Speaker Johnnie Byrd and are included in your packet. 3. DR. MARTIN L. KING RECREATION BUILDING Facilities Maintenance has completed air-conditioning improvements plus the following repairs: Painted all ceiling grids, Replaced all ceiling panels, Replaced all T-Bar defusers and intake grills, Replaced all fluorescent light bulbs, Changed out all bad ballasts, Made repairs on electrical lighting panels, Changed out light switches, Added light contractors for easy accessibility, Painted trim and exterior doors, Changed out receptacles. 4. TRAINS SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK RECOGNITION Police Chief Bill McDaniel received a letter from Florida Operation Lifesaver extending their thanks and appreciation for their involvement during Train Safety Awareness Week, (April 14 20, 2003). Over 1,600 contacts were made statewide during the week s activities which resulted in over 1,300 citations issued for highway-rail grade crossing violations. During the event, Plant City s Police Department contributed 69% of the safety awareness statistics for the District 7 area. 5. CORONET INDUSTRIES The Commission asked for a report on locations and dates of complaints that had been filed concerning air quality issues related to Coronet industries. The file had shown a total of 19 complaints. Fifteen of the 19 complaints were associated with air quality, 4 were not. Of the 15, 5 complaints were not found in EPC s files but we do have the breakdown on 10 which we were able to access. The breakdown with an aerial map is attached which indicates locations of the complaints in relation to Coronet Industries and Lakeside Station proposal. 6. INTERSTATE-4 DESTINATION/MILEAGE SIGNING FOR PLANT CITY A subcommittee of the Chamber of Commerce contacted Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) concerning designation/mileage signing for Plant City and as a result, FDOT s district signing manager is recommending two additional signs as follows: 1) Just west of S.R. 572 on westbound U.S. 92 in Lakeland which would read PLANT CITY 7 and below that TAMPA 25, and
2) Just west of S.R. 539 on westbound I-4 in Lakeland, Plant City would be added as a second line to an existing sign and would thus read COUNTY LINE ROAD 5, PLANT CITY 10, TAMPA 29. 7. ROSELAND PARK SUBDIVISION STATUS REPORT Director of Public Works reports that the contract survey field work for Roseland Park Subdivision is complete including digital drawings and signed and sealed file of record field books. Engineering will use base maps to prepare preliminary design plans to reconstruct roadways and improve the surface water drainage. Cost estimates will be provided at completion of this work which is estimated to be October of this year. Public Works is proposing improved water service for the upcoming capital improvement program which would upgrade fire protection. 8. CODE ENFORCEMENT When you take a look at the statistical reports, I draw your attention to Code Enforcement activities which have increased from April to May by a total of 428 as compared to 150. This is a reflection of increased staffing levels which will result in an outcome of improved code enforcement compliance and community appearance. 9. REPORT OF EXPENDITURE IN EXCESS OF $15,000 - REVISED We are proceeding with the purchase of a new 2003 Ford Model 150 pickup truck (gas powered) for the Recreation and Parks Department which cost $15,628 from Don Reid Ford, Maitland, Florida, through State Contract No. 070-500-412. This vehicle will replace a 1990 Dodge pickup truck that has 76,332 miles, and is used for hauling of equipment, supplies, and material. This report is submitted in accordance with the new purchasing policy adopted recently by the City Commission. 10. POLICE AND FIRE TEAM WORK The tragic event on Club House Drive, Monday, June 16 th, necessitated response by both Police and Fire Departments. Using the Incident Command System agreed upon by the two departments, this was the type of incident that the Police Chief had charge of. Both departments worked together very efficiently and I heard complimentary comments from both chiefs of how well the departments worked together under the Incident Command System. 11. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION We wish to recognize Jennie Boll, MIS Department, for a job well done in obtaining quotes for the recent Microsoft training for City employees. This project took about five months to coordinate. Listed below are the quotes she obtained from three vendors for the training: Microsoft Training for City Employees: Perpetual Learning Baywood Technologies (our vender) New Horizons Learning Final Cost negotiated (our vender) Final Cost to City for All employees $ 2,256.00 per student $ 1,380.00 per student $ 1,596.00 per student $ 300.00 per student $ 8,100.00 Total for ALL Savings over Perpetual Savings over Baywood $1956.00 per student for a $52,812 Total Savings $1080.00 per student for a $29,160 Total Savings
Savings over NH Standard $1296.00 per student for a $34,992 Total Savings Below is an example of other cost savings made by Jennie Boll for the City in recent Weeks: Laptops for Utilities Maintenance: Standard Government Pricing Proposal Price Negotiated by Jennie Savings of $586.78 per laptop x 2 $ 2,174.81 each $ 1,588.03 each $ 1,173.56 Total Savings HP Laser Jet for Purchasing: Office Depot Govt Contracted Pricing $ 1,729.56 CDW Govt Negotiated Pricing $ 1,824.75 +s/h Staples Business Pricing $ 1,729.98 Price Negotiated by Jennie $ 1,509.99 Savings Range from $219.57 to $350.00 per Printer. Archive Security Equipment: CCI Communications $ 5,530.60 ADI Communications $ 5,520.60 Price Negotiated by Jennie $ 5,143.15 Savings Range from $377.45 to $387.45 per equipment Spec. * * * * * * * * * * * * * The International Municipal Signal Association has awarded Work Zone Safety Specialist certifications to: Patrick Barber Maintenance Specialist I Utilities Maintenance Division David Beveard Maintenance Specialist III Utilities Maintenance Division Anthony Smith Maintenance Specialist I Utilities Maintenance Division Jeffrey Stidham Foreman III Stormwater Division Erika Turner Maintenance Specialist I Utilities Maintenance Division Mark Woodward Maintenance Specialist III Utilities Maintenance Division This training further ensures both employee and public safety in the City s work projects while in vehicular traffic areas. 12. DEPARTMENTAL MONTHLY REPORTS BUILDING PERMITS Building Permits Issued During May 2003: Estimated Construction: 2003: $ 2,298,382 (106) 2002: $ 2,977,130 (144)
PLANT CITY FIRE RESCUE Plant City Fire Rescue Reported Activities for May, 2003: 2003 2002 Total Calls Answered 299 353 Rescue & EMS Incidents 220 225 Estimated Loss $31,500 $15,900 POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Department Reported Activities for May, 2003: 2003 2002 Docket Charges 1,080 913 Complaints Investigated 6,788 5,197 Accidents Investigated 141 148 Miles Patrolled 60,751 57,430 CODE INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 1, 2003 THROUGH MAY 31, 2003: CURRENT PREVIOUS YEAR MATTER MONTH NO. SAME MONTH NO. Weed Letters 52 2 Lots Mowed 1 0 Code Letters (Junk, Litter, Trash, 1 3 Auto/Parts, etc.) Code Letters (Occupational License) 0 0 Cases Before the Code Enforcement 6 7 Board Buildings to be Demolished 1 2 Condemned Buildings 2 0 Miscellaneous/Code Inspections 365 136 (Trash & debris, signs, abandoned vehicles, tags no permit, pools, commercial vehicles in residential areas, follow up on violations, etc.) GRAND TOTAL--------------428 150 GENERAL SERVICES SERVICES Building Repairs 63 Furniture Manufactured 2
Lock Smithing - Keys Cut 57 Lock Smithing - Lock Repairs and Installations 21 Maintenance Call Outs (After Hours) 7 New Construction 2 TOTAL SERVICES 152 Preventive Maintenance 26.5 General Services reports the completed services above for May 2003. PUBLIC LIBRARY - MONTH OF MAY 2003 Patron Assistance Library Programs Reference Questions 1,190 14 Programs General Assistance 9,224 386 Attending Total 11,414 Circulation May 2003 26,744 May 2002 27,950 Patron Registration May 2003 191 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION: The Board concurred to have the City Manager send a letter of commendation to Jennie Boll of the MIS Department in recognition of obtaining quotes and costs saving in the Microsoft training for City Employees. Commissioner Glorioso requested that staff look at a recognition program for those employees who provide savings to the City. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: The City Attorney reported receipt of a fax from former City Engineer Bud Nabong which involves reimbursement of funds pertaining to street lighting on state roads. He stated the agreement has to be approved and signed by July 1 in order to receive reimbursement for this year and requested that the Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement upon completion of review by staff. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman, seconded by Commissioner Glorioso and unanimously carried to authorize the execution of the agreement. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Mayor-Commissioner Dodson reminded the Commission of the Joint Community Vision Workshop scheduled October 17, 2003. COMMISSIONER GLORIOSO - COMMENTS: Commissioner Glorioso acknowledged Mark Hudson of the Planning Commission Staff. Commissioner Glorioso advised on Wednesday he will be presenting the East Hillsborough County s Recreation Program to the Board of County Commissioners and would be requesting $700,000 for the next two (2) years and $4,000,000 over next ten (10) years. He requested that the Commission pledge that the
county resident s fees for use of the facilities would be the same as city residents. The Commission concurred with the request. Commissioner Dicks requested that Commissioner Glorioso remind the Board of County Commissioners that the citizens of Plant City are paying nearly double in county taxes what the citizens are paying in city taxes. Commissioner Glorioso advised that the comments regarding the additional costs to be incurred are in the briefing. Commissioner Glorioso also reported the status of the installation of the traffic signal for Charlie Griffin Rd. and SR 39 stating the contract will be let in September of 2003 and completion is expected in January or February 2004. The Commissioner also advised that he would be participating in a round table discussion of Florida Strategic Transportation Road Map at the conference in Orlando. COMMISSIONER SPARKMAN COMMENTS: Commissioner Sparkman reported complaints from residents on Timberlane Drive regarding street conditions. He noted it has been pointed out that the homeowners association keeps and maintains the landscaping and right of ways at no cost to the City. Tax revenues and utility profits are received from this area. He noted Timberlane Drive from Golfview to Polo Place is in pretty bad shape. He requested that the City seek funding for transportation needs of City streets and noted the City is getting behind on street maintenance and additional funding is required. Commissioner Sparkman stated he also advised the Mayor of the responsibility to serve on the Emergency Preparedness Committee. VICE-MAYOR THOMAS COMMENTS: Vice-Mayor Thomas congratulated the recipients of the Mayor s Awards and also thanked Jesse Carr for overseeing the Improvement League and MLK Projects. The Vice-Mayor made note of a newspaper article about Attorney James Redman and the community work he is accomplishing. She stated he is a cancer survivor. She requested support for next Relay for Life event noting that the funds remain in the area. The Vice Mayor also gave accolades to Area 6 Director Barbara Franques for the performance of school grades and requested a letter of commendation be forwarded to Barbara Franques. COMMISSIONER DICKS COMMENTS: Commissioner Dicks expressed appreciation to Police Chief McDaniel and staff and Fire Chief Shiley and staff on the outstanding handling of the possible homicide and complimented Police Chief McDaniel on the letter to Chief Shiley. Commissioner Dicks also complimented the Mayor on the letter forwarded to the Governor in support of the Hillsborough Community College Plant City Joint Use Facility. MAYOR-COMMISSIONER DODSON COMMENTS: Mayor-Commissioner Dodson commented that he had received a call from Representative Johnnie Byrd s office stating the Governor has signed the budget and in doing so the funding in the amount of approximately $8.4 million has been approved for the Hillsborough Community College Plant City Joint Use Facility. The name of the center will be the John Trinkle Center. Mayor Dodson also reported receiving a call from Senator Tom Lee s office regarding the water bill stating that the bill would more than likely be scheduled for discussion next year in the Senate. Commissioner Glorioso advised that every year the Legislative Delegation has a
workshop prior to the session and requested that the City Manager list topics for discussion and participate in the workshop. Mayor Dodson advised the Commission of the Transportation Summit this Thursday and agencies will be making presentations regarding the needs and issues in their jurisdictions. He stated he will be making the presentation for Plant City and the item regarding street maintenance mentioned earlier by Commissioner Sparkman should be included in the unfunded or unmet needs. RESOLUTION NO. 133-2003 ALLEY CLOSING GILCHRIST STREET: The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY FLORIDA, CLOSING AND VACATING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GILCHRIST STREET ABUTTING THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 8 AND ABUTTING THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 11, ALL LYING IN ALLEN AND SMITH S ADDITION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 10 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA; SUBJECT TO RESERVATION OF EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE CITY. The following entitled resolution was read: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING A PORTION OF GILCHRIST STREET. This resolution provides that proposed enactment of said ordinance, following second reading, shall be considered by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida, on July 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Glorioso and seconded by Commissioner Sparkman to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor-Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, Resolution No. 133-2003 was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 134-2003 CONCEPTUAL MODIFICATION ALEXANDER MEDICAL PLAZA CU: The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CONCEPTUAL MODIFICA- TION OF THE GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ALEXANDER MEDICAL PLAZA COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT. The following entitled resolution was read: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CONCEPTUAL MODIFICATION OF THE GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ALEXANDER MEDICAL PLAZA COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT.
This resolution provides that proposed enactment of said ordinance, following second reading, shall be considered by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida, on July 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Glorioso made an inquiry regarding the allowance of the Hillsboro Bank construction located at 507 W. Alexander Street. He stated it was not a part of the site plan and requested that the City Manager research the matter. After consideration, motion was made by Vice-Mayor Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Sparkman to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor- Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, Resolution No. 134-2003 was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 135-2003 CLOSING AND VACATING EASEMENT RESERVED: The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY FLORIDA, VACATING EASEMENT RESERVED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 21-1979. The following entitled resolution was read: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING EASEMENT RESERVED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 21-1979. This resolution provides that proposed enactment of said ordinance, following second reading, shall be considered by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida, on July 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Vice-Mayor Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Dicks to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor- Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, Resolution No. 135-2003 was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 136-2003 REVISION OF CRITERIA FOR CU DISTRICTS: The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 102-445, PLANT CITY CODE, REVISING PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA FOR C-U COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The following entitled resolution was read: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 166.041, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAW.
This resolution provides that proposed enactment of said ordinance, following second reading, shall be considered by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida, on July 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman and seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor- Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, Resolution No. 136-2003 was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 137-2003 AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM INDUSTRIAL TO MIXED USE- RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL (CPA-2002-02/CMI). The following entitled resolution was read: PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY (CPA-2002-02/CMI). This resolution provides that proposed enactment of said ordinance, following second reading, shall be considered by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida, on July 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman and seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor- Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, Resolution No. 137-2003 was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 138-2003 STANDARD GUIDE MANUAL REVISION: The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, CREATING SECTION 102-1043, PLANT CITY CODE, ADOPTING THE STANDARD GUIDE MANUAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The following entitled resolution was read: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 166.061, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAW. This resolution provides that proposed enactment of said ordinance, following second reading, shall be considered by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West
Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida, on July 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Vice-Mayor Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Sparkman to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor- Commissioner Dodson. NAY: Commissioner Dicks. Thereupon, Resolution No. 138-2003 was declared duly certified, adopted and passed by majority vote. RESOLUTION NO. 139-2003 CONCEPTUAL MODIFICATION OF CONSOLIDATED MINERALS AND RENAMING SAID PORTION LAKESIDE STATION CU: The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CONCEPTUAL MODIFICATION OF A PORTION OF THE CONSOLIDATED MINERALS, INC. COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT LOCATED SOUTH OF US HIGHWAY 92 AND EAST OF PARK ROAD RENAMING SAID PORTION THE LAKESIDE STATION COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT; AND APPROVING SAID COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT TO BE DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LAKESIDE STATION COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT, AS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. The following entitled resolution was read: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 166.061, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAW. This resolution provides that proposed enactment of said ordinance, following second reading, shall be considered by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida, on July 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman and seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Commissioners Dicks, Glorioso, Sparkman, Vice-Mayor Thomas and Mayor- Commissioner Dodson. NAY: None. Thereupon, Resolution No. 139-2003 was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. CITIZEN S COMMENTS: Julius Dupont, 1203 W. Bates Street, stated he loves beautification. Referring to Commissioner Sparkman s earlier comments regarding maintenance of streets, Dupont stated there should be beautification and maintenance in all areas of the city. He spoke of the drainage problems experienced at the MLK Center and requested the Commission tour the area. CITIZEN S COMMENTS: John Mozzicato, 2405 Clubhouse Dr., spoke in favor of the mayor being elected by citizens, district representation and also noted traffic signs in the Wal-Mart/Lowes area should be reversed. Joyce Mozzicato, 2405 Clubhouse Dr., requested rescheduling of the bus hours to accommodate working people and expressed concern regarding rezoning where the
homes would be close and the streets too narrow. She stated emergency vehicles would experience difficulty reaching their destinations. CITIZEN S COMMENTS: Lorraine Wheeler, 1106 W. Reynolds St., spoke of the time schedule and routes for the bus system and requested further consideration regarding the time and routes. There being no further business to legally come before the Commission the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ATTEST: William D. Dodson Mayor-Commissioner Virginia L. Helper City Clerk