CITY OF LAKE BUTLER
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
MEMBERS: Mayor R. Crawford called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and read the following statement: “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 a verbatim record is made”. Mayor R. Crawford, Commissioner Beasley, Cason, Myers were present. Commissioner B. Crawford was absent due to work.
STAFF: City Attorney Maines and City Manager Berchtold were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Crawford led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA FORMAT
Motion made by Cason, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to approve the Agenda Format.
PROVISION FOR CITIZEN INPUT
There were none.
ITEM 1. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER REGARDING ELIGIBLE EXPENSES TO REIMBURSE GENERAL FUND FOR FUNDS ADVANCED.
City Manager Berchtold provided a report.
ITEM 2. ACTION TO REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND.
Motion made by Cason, second by Beasley and carried unanimously for a transfer to the General Fund in the amount of $1,099.15. (attached)
ITEM 3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING.
Meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
John D. Berchtold, City Clerk
Approved by the Lake Butler City Commission on October 12, 2009.
By: ___________________________Attest: ___________________________
Ray Crawford, Mayor John D Berchtold, City Clerk
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CITY OF LAKE BUTLER
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL:
Mayor R. Crawford called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and read the following statement: “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”.
Commissioners Beasley, Cason, Myers, Mayor R. Crawford were present. Commissioner B. Crawford was absent due to work.
Staff: City Attorney Maines, & City Manager Berchtold were present.
ITEM A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor R. Crawford led the pledge of allegiance..
ITEM B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA FORMAT.
Motion made by Cason, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to approve the Agenda Format.
ITEM C. PROVISION FOR CITIZEN INPUT
There were none.
NEW PROCEDURE:
Pertaining to agenda items, if you wish to speak, please request permission from the Mayor. If granted, any questions should be directed to the Mayor. The Mayor shall decide who responds.
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.)
City Commission Minutes of August 10, 2009 (amended)
Special Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2009
Fire Chief’s Report for August, 2009
Dog Warden’s Report – August, 2009
NE Florida Leagues of Cities Invitation
Suwannee River League of Cities Invitation
Code Enforcement Report – August, 2009 (added)
Motion made by Myers, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda.
ITEM 2. APPROVAL OF PAYABLES AND FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR AUGUST, 2009
Motion made by Cason, second by Myers and carried unanimously to approve the Finance Report and Payables for August 2009.
ITEM 3. RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FROM FLORIDA CROWN WORKFORCE AND FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES.
Mayor Crawford accepted these on behalf of the City.
ITEM 4. WATER AND SEWER CAPACITY CHARGES
Motion made by Myers to adopt revised charges. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion made by Cason, second by R. Crawford to table item until October 12th meeting. The vote to table item – (2) Beasley, Myers – No
(2) R. Crawford, Cason - Yes.
ITEM 5. RESEARCH BY CITY MANAGER – GOLF CARTS ON CITY STREETS
City Attorney Maines explained the advisory legal opinions. Golf carts are restricted to state roads. Any and all non-tagged vehicles are illegal on streets per Florida statutes.
ITEM 6. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER, RE: WEST SIDE PARK
City Manager Berchtold prepared a report pertaining to changes at the park.
ITEM 7. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/FIRE CHIEF REGARDING GRANT FUNDING FOR FIRE STATION
City Manager Berchtold and Fire Chief Banks provided a brief status report.
ITEM 8. APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL FOR SPLASH PARK
Christa Pusateri of Bailey Bishop & Lane, Inc. expressed the necessity of signatures needed for the grant application.
Motion made by Cason, second by Myers and carried unanimously to approve submittal of the grant application.
ITEM 9. CONSIDERATION/ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2009-11 DECLARING DISABILITY MENTORING DAY
Motion made by Cason to adopt Resolution 2009-11 declaring October 21, 2009 as Disability Mentoring Day. Motion second by Beasley and carried unanimously.
ITEM 10. RECOMMENDATION TO SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO PRESENT LAKE LEVEL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
Motion made by Cason, second by Beasley and carried unanimously to authorize the City Manager to contact SRWMD.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
There was none.
REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
City Manager Berchtold informed the Commission of the cancellation of the Board of Adjustment Meeting. This was cancelled due to Mr. Dukes having withdrawn his request.
COMMENTS OR REMARKS BY COMMISSION
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING.
Mayor Crawford adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
John D. Berchtold, City Clerk
Approved by the Lake Butler City Commission on October 12, 2009.
By: ______________________________Attest: ________________________________ Ray Crawford, Mayor John D. Berchtold, City