CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
224 S. Jefferson Street
Perry, Florida
March 13, 2001

MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Scott, Bill Alexander, Richard Frith, Don Cook

STAFF PRESENT: Bill Brynes, Barney Johnson, Wayne Putnal, Billy LaValle, George Stamos, Bill
Blue, Annette Anderson

Mayor Frith called the meeting to order. Councilmember Alexander led those attending the meeting in
prayer. Mayor Frith led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was then called by
the secretary.
PRESENT ABSENT
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM (3)…APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: February 27, 2001, Regular Session
and March 6, 2001, Special Session.

After a brief review of the minutes, Councilmember Scott made a motion to adopt the minutes of
February 27, 2001, Regular Session and March 6, 2001, Special Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Cook and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM (4)…RECEIVING REQUESTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Mr. Don Everett, Jr., addressed the Council. Mr. Everett presented a letter to the Mayor and told the
Council he was only the messenger delivering the letter. Mayor Frith opened and read the letter aloud.
The letter was from Councilmember Tom Moore’s widow Mrs. Madeline Moore. The letter reflected
Mrs. Moore’s request of the City Council’s consideration of Mr. Doug Everett to fulfill the term on the
City Council District V. The letter indicated that Mr. Everett is a resident of District V and resides
within the City limits. The letter also noted that Mr. Everett is a past member of the City Council and
noted Mrs. Moore’s belief that Mr. Everett is qualified and would do an honorable job of representing
the citizens of his district and Perry.

Mayor Frith asked the comments of the Council. Councilmember Scott asked if a time frame had been
given when Council had discussed this matter at the February 27, 2001 Council Meeting. City
Attorney Bill Blue said a time frame had not been given for interested individuals to come before the
Council. Councilmembers agreed a time frame should be given. Councilmember Scott then questioned
how the Council would determine which qualified person(s) would fill the position. Mayor Frith said
this would be done by a majority vote of the Council. Councilmembers agreed that all interested
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persons should provide in writing to the City Manager their interest in serving and provide proof of
residency for verification with the Supervisor of Elections to the City Manager by Tuesday, March 20,
2001. The City Manager would forward this information to the Council before the March 27, 2001
regular City Council meeting.

Before opening the general business items, Mayor Frith asked about the workshop meeting between
City Council members, members of the Taylor County Development Authority and local business
owners. It was noted that Mayor Frith and Councilmember Alexander had been unable to attend that
meeting. City Attorney Bill Blue said he does not think there was anything to act upon at that meeting
but that the (groups) did what they came to do. Mr. Blue said other than perhaps preparing a memo
regarding discussion, this is all that needs to be done at this time. It was noted that minutes of the
meeting had already been prepared.

Councilmember Scott asked about a meeting between city manager Bill Brynes, city attorney Bill Blue
and Mr. Buddy Humphries, Taylor County Development Authority, to develop criteria for guidance of
the Council when and if economic development prospects come before the Council with requests for
waivers. Councilmember Cook commented that, to assist Mr. Humphries, the Council needs to
determine whether it will or will not negotiate with industries. Councilmember Cook said the City
could negotiate by offering what it can offer, including (waiver of) impact fees. Councilmember Cook
said some things can be brought to the table, but Mr. Humphries needs something on paper setting out
the criteria. Councilmember Cook said Council and staff discussed in good faith giving these
allowances so Mr. Humphries knows what the Council is willing to do. Councilmember Cook said he
only knows what one Councilmember will do—and that Councilmember is himself. Councilmember
Cook said he, as one Councilmember, does wish to offer financial incentives to those who create new
jobs or economic opportunities to the citizens of the community, including everything through impact
fees.

City Attorney Bill Blue suggested a motion to amend existing Ordinance 559 to allow for the waiver in
full or part of impact fees. City Manager Bill Brynes said every ordinance that pertains to this would
have to be amended. Mr. Blue then suggested enacting a new ordinance that gives the City Council the
ability for (waiver of) all those fees. Mr. Blue said an ordinance enacted, as such, could repeal all
other ordinances in conflict. Mr. Blue explained the ordinance would permit that whenever the City
imposes a fee or tax for service, the City Council and City Manager would be free to negotiate on these
items for those persons who fit the criteria.

Mr. Blue said Mr. Brynes had commented that if you go into negotiations stating that you are willing to
negotiate everything, then you will negotiate everything. Mr. Blue said each negotiation should be
treated as a new negotiation. Mr. Blue explained it could be memorialized in a memo to Mr.
Humphries items that can be negotiated. Mr. Blue said nothing would be put in the ordinance that
advertises to every business that the Council is willing to negotiate on everything. Local businessman
Don Everett, Jr., asked what consideration would be given to local businesses that are reinvesting in
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the community. Mayor Frith said if that business were providing new jobs, it would be given
consideration. Councilmember Cook said existing businesses would be given every opportunity that a
new incoming business or source of revenue would be given. Councilmember Cook said he was
persuaded that a less rigid check form would be to the city’s benefit and each request should be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis since this would be desirable by the City Council and the Taylor
County Development Authority. After further discussion, Councilmember Cook made a motion that
the Council enact a new ordinance that would permit that whenever the City imposes a fee or tax for
service, the City Council and City Manager would be free to negotiate on these items for those persons
who fit the criteria established by the Council, including existing businesses. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Alexander and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM 5(A)…PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING-ORDINANCE NO. 743

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 582, AS

AMENDED RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT OF TEN ACRES OR LESS OF LAND TO THE
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF PERRY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE, UNDER
THE SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN
SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH 163.3215 FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE
IN LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURE (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO ONE
DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE) TO COMMERCIAL OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Councilmember Scott made a motion that Ordinance No. 743 be read by title only. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

The secretary read Ordinance No. 743 by title only, Mayor Frith opened the public hearing. After a
brief comment by Director of Community Development George Stamos that the City’s Planning and
Zoning board had approved the application, there was no one to speak for or against Ordinance No.
743. Councilmember Cook made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 743; seconded by
Councilmember Scott and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X
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AGENDA ITEM 5(B)…REAPPOINT/APPOINT MEMBER JOEY FALANEY AND JACK SCOTT

TO A TWO-YEAR TERM ON THE CITY’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD.

Councilmember Alexander made a motion to appoint members Joey Falaney and Jack Scott to a two-
year term on the City’s Construction Industry Licensing Board. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Cook and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM (6)…CITY MANAGER.

Mr. Brynes provided the Council with copies of an emergency ordinance (Number 747) of the City of
Perry providing a temporary moratorium on the permitting, construction and erection of commercial
communication towers within the City of Perry; providing for severability; repealing all ordinances in
conflict; and providing for an effective date.

Mr. Brynes said page two of the ordinance provides for the exemption of the Plantation Road site and
Mr. Ward Ketring’s agreement to execute a written agreement with the City that states that in return for
the exemption from the moratorium, Mr. Ketring will comply with the requirements with respect to
setbacks, height and the minimum number of antennas. City Attorney Bill Blue said Ordinance No.
747 would die in 60 days unless re-enacted. Mr. Blue said there should be a permanent ordinance in
place before that time.

Councilmember Cook made a motion to approve the emergency ordinance (number 747) of the City of
Perry, Florida, providing for a temporary moratorium on the permitting, construction and erection of
commercial communication towers within the City of Perry; providing for severability; repealing all
ordinances in conflict; and providing for an effective date. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Scott and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

On another issue, Mr. Brynes told the Council he had received a request that the City pave O’Quinn
Drive. Mr. Brynes said staff is waiting on a storm water study. Mayor Frith asked the status of paving
the El Rancho Subdivision area. Mr. Brynes said he is not certain but this project may be out (with the
County sharing the cost).
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Mr. Brynes provided information on the City’s Solid Waste and Natural Gas Funds for the period
ending September 30, 2000. Mr. Brynes said personnel costs in each fund had decreased slightly from
the previous fiscal year end. Mr. Brynes said he would try to provide information on other funds at the
next meeting.

AGENDA ITEM (7)…DEPARTMENT HEADS.

City Attorney Bill Blue said the City’s Planning and Zoning Board had invited the Council to a
workshop meeting March 19 to discuss a cellular communications tower ordinance. Mr. Blue said the
Board has a draft ordinance for review and has scheduled a special meeting Monday, March 26, 2001.
Mr. Blue said he would recommend having a first reading by the next Council meeting, Tuesday,
March 27. Mr. Brynes noted that out of this workshop there could be considerable changes. Mr. Blue
said he would provide the Council with a copy of the proposed ordinance before the meeting.

Chief of Police Wayne Putnal updated the Council on the monitoring of speed at the Tidewater
Apartment area as requested by the Council. Chief Putnal said monitoring was done for several days at
various times. Chief Putnal said there is no speed limit posted and by Florida Statutes this is a 30 mph
speed zone. Chief Putnal said it was monitored that there were a total of 8 individuals exceeding a
speed of 30 mph. Councilmember Scott asked about posting a speed limit lower than 30 mph. Chief
Putnal said 20 mph would be appropriate considering the “foot traffic” in this area. Councilmember
Scott asked if this would be in lieu of installing speed humps. Chief Putnal said yes. Councilmember
Scott made a motion, based on Chief Putnal’s recommendation, that the speed limit be lowered to 20
mph in the area from Thomas Demps Lane to Front Street. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Alexander and upon roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Cook X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM (8)…CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS.

Councilmember Cook apologized to Councilmember Scott regarding his motion (Council meeting
March 13) approving the name change of College Street to Veterans’ Drive but omitting her request to
also include changing the street name Montrose. Councilmember Cook noted concerns about
emergency services and Councilmember Scott’s request to consider another street name change and a
request to review the entire list of proposed street name changes.

Mayor Frith suggested instead of changing the name of College Street, the Jaycee Park could be
renamed Veteran’s Park. Mayor Frith said he has received several calls against renaming College
Street.
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Mr. Brynes said when the issue was brought up the hope was that the County would be willing to be a
participant in this. Mr. Brynes said there could be a “First Street” in the city as well as a “First Street”
in the County. Councilmember Scott said Veterans’ Affairs Officer Marlin Hilson be notified that the
Council would discuss this matter at the March 27, 2001 Council meeting.

AGENDA ITEM (9)…ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 7:45 p. m.

ATTEST:

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William E. Brynes, City Manager Richard Frith, Mayor

Recorded in Official Minute Book:

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Annette Anderson, Secretary Date