CITY OF LAKE BUTLER
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 @ 5:15 P.M.
AGENDA:
Notice: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made.
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL: Commissioners Beasley, Brantley Crawford, Ray Crawford, Myers, Cason, City Attorney Maines , and City Manager Berchtold
ITEM A PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Beasley
ITEM B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA FORMAT.
ITEM C. PROVISION FOR CITIZEN INPUT: Upon recognition by the Mayor, any person may address the Commission on any subject not included on the agenda. Speakers are requested to give their name and address to the recording clerk for the record and to come forward to the Commission table when speaking. Please be as brief as possible and limit your remarks to four (4) minutes (additional time may be granted by the Commission if necessary). No official action can be taken, but direction may be given to staff.
ITEM 1. CONSENT AGENDA: (Following discussion of these items as needed, if the Commission so desires and there are no objections, all items in the consent agenda may be included and acted upon with one motion.)
Planning and Zoning Minutes of August 11, 2008
City Commission Minutes of August 11, 2008
City Commission Minutes of August 12, 2008
City Commission Minutes of August 25, 2008
Fire Chief’s Report for August, 2008
Report of Dog Warden for August, 2008
Consulting Services Agreement (NCFRPC)
Order-Florida Retirement System Appeal
Correspondence from Congressman Crenshaw (Little Rainbow).
(City Manager recommends receipt and / or approval of all items.
ITEM 2. ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FROM PLUM CREEK, RE: CITY DOCK AREA
(City Manager recommends acceptance with gratitude to Plum Creek).
ITEM 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING PURCHASE OF WALKER PROPERTY
(City Manager has provided a written report).
ITEM 4. (A) TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
(The Commission temporarily adjourns the Commission meeting to open the Planning and Zoning Board meeting).
ITEM 4. (B) RESUMPTION OF REGULAR MEETING
ITEM 4. (C) RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE RE-ZONING OF MORE THAN 10 ACRES OF LAND, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS, PROVIDING FOR RE-ZONING FROM RSF/MH1 TO RSF-2,PURSUANT TOAPPLICATION LDR 07-03 (BENNETT/KELLEY)
ITEM 4. (D) INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2008-03 RELATING TO RE-ZONING OF MORE THAN 10 ACRES OF LAND, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS, PROVIDING FOR RE-ZONING FROM RSF/ MH1 TO RSF-2,PURSUANT TOAPPLICATION LDR 07-03 (BENNETT/KELLEY)
ITEM 5. APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT AND PAYABLES FOR MONTH OF AUGUST, 2008
(City Manager recommends approval of the Finance and Payables Reports).
ITEM 6._APPROVAL OF SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR SKATE PARK
(Megan Carter, BBL, will provide a report. Commission must rank this project and select a location. Commission action is requested)
ITEM 7._APPROVAL OF SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR SPLASH PARK
(Megan Carter, BBL will provide a report. Commission must rank this project and confirm location. Commission action is requested).
ITEM 8. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, RE:
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES
(City Manager has furnished a written report and recommendation).
ITEM 9.-REPORT OF CITY MANAGER, RE: WEEK-END CREW WORK CREW
(City Manager has provided a report).
ITEM 10. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION
(City Manager has provided a report. Commission action is requested).
ITEM 11. CORRESPONDENCE FROM FEMA, RE: FLOOD ZONES
(City Manager recommends Ordinance changes to comply with revised regulations).
ITEM 12. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2008-2 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE SKATE PARK AND SPLASH PARK
ITEM 13. SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2008-02 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE A SKATE PARK AND SPLASH PARK AS PART OF THE FIVE (5) YEAR PLAN.
ITEM 14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER, RE: DISASTER ASSISTANCE FROM FEMA
(City manager will provide a report).
ITEM 15. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
ITEM 16. REPORT BY THE CITY MANAGER.
ITEM 17. COMMENTS OR REMARKS BY:
A. Commissioner Beasley
B. Commissioner Brantley Crawford
C. Commissioner Ray Crawford
D. Commissioner Myers
E. Commissioner Cason
ITEM 18. TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(The Commission will adjourn to the Board of Adjustment. After the Board of Adjustment meeting, the Board will return to regular session).
ITEM 19. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING.
CITY OF LAKE BUTLER
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
AGENDA:
Notice: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made.
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL: Zoning Board Members B. Crawford, R. Crawford, Myers, Cason, & Chairman Beasley, City Attorney Maines, & City Manager Berchtold
ITEM B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA FORMAT.
ITEM C. THIS IS A QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING. MR. MAINES, PLEASE ADMINISTER THE OATH TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR PRIOR TO HIS TESTIMONY.
ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO APPLICATION BY SUWANEE RIVER ECONOMIC COUNCIL FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A SENIOR CENTER IN A RSF2 ZONING DISTRICT.
A. Land Development Administrator provides a Report.
B. Applicant is given an opportunity to offer comments
C. Comments are accepted in favor of the proposal
D. Comments are accepted against the proposal.
E. Chairman closes the hearing on LDR-SE-1.
ITEM 2. ACTION ON REQUEST.
A. Chairman asks for comments by the Board members on the request.
B. Chairman asks for a motion.
ITEM 3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.