City of Williston, Florida

CITY OF WILLISTON, FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: WILLISTON CITY COUNCIL ROOM

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

MEMBERS: Mayor R. Gerald Hethcoat President Marc Nussel Vice-President Michael Shoemaker Councilman Brooks Holloway Councilman Norm Fugate Councilman Jerry Robinson - Absent Interim City Manager Marisela Barcenas - Absent City Attorney Fred Koberlein

OPENING PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG President Nussel asked members and others present to stand for the opening prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Hethcoat led in the prayer.

ITEM – 1 – PRESIDENT NUSSEL – APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Holloway moved to approve the agenda with the addition of the items listed on the memo sent to Council members on May 12, 2011. Councilman Fugate requested to move the Student of the Month presentation to Item 2. Councilman Holloway agreed to amend his motion to include the moving of the Student of the Month as Item 2. Councilman Fugate seconded the motion and amendment. Motion carried 4 – 0.

ITEM – 2 – CONSENT AGENDA No items were presented for this agenda item.

ITEM – 3- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Dayne Miller from Waste Pro introduced herself and thanked the Council for the opportunity to be in Williston. Ms. Miller stated Waste Pro was proud to be part of the Levy County Fair and was looking forward to future opportunities in Williston. Mary Kline, representative from the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce updated the Council on the status of the Welcome to Williston signs. Ms. Kline reported the Chamber voted to replace the Welcome to Williston signs in the near future. The Chamber was also requesting City utility crews help with mowing the grass in the area near the signs if possible. It was a consensus by the Council they could help with the mowing and they could also help with more signs for entrances to the City.

ITEM – 4- MAYOR HETHCOAT – STUDENT OF THE MONTH Anthony Griffith was presented a certificate for his accomplishment at Joyce Bullock Elementary School. Anthony also received a certificate for a free pizza from King Munchies.

ITEM – 5- CRA CHAIRMAN SCHWIEBERT – HERITAGE PARK PHASE II ARCHITECTURAL RFQ FOR DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PAVILION CRA Chairman Schwiebert updated the Council regarding the Heritage Park Phase III project. Chairman Schwiebert then led the discussion regarding the CRA project of renovating the pavilion located in the Phase II project. Chairman Schwiebert stated the CRA was requesting the Council authorize a Request for Qualifications for Architectural designs for the pavilion in Heritage Park. Councilman Fugate moved to approve the Request for Qualifications and appoint the CRA as the evaluation committee and then have Project Manager Adam Hall and Chairman Schwiebert negotiate the contracts. Councilman Holloway seconded the motion. City resident Debra Jones express concern that City staff look at the time period of when the pavilion was built in order make sure FRDAP funds were not compromised. Motion carried 4 – 0.

ITEM – 6 – PROJECT MANAGER HALL – RESOLUTION NO. 2011 – 09 – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA GAS UTILITY Project Manager Hall opened the discussion regarding Resolution No. 2011-09. Mr. Hall stated that staff recommended approval of Resolution No. 2011-09. Councilman Holloway moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-09. Councilman Fugate seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 – 0.

ITEM – 7- PROJECT MANAGER HALL – GRANT NO. ARS035 – WASTEWATER PUMP REPLACEMENTS ENGINEERING EVALUATION COMMITTEE Project Manager Hall opened the discussion regarding Grant No. ARS035 – Wastewater pump replacement engineering evaluation committee. Mr. Hall stated that staff recommended the appointment of an evaluation committee consisting of 3 to 5 members. Councilman Fugate moved to appoint Public Works Director, C.J. Zimoski, Project Manager Adam Hall, and Councilman Robinson to the committee. If Councilman Robinson was unavailable Councilman Holloway was appointed to serve in his position. Councilman Shoemaker seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 – 0 CITY OF WILLISTON, FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Minutes 2 May 17, 2011

ITEM – 8 – PROJECT MANAGER HALL – RELOCATION OF TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE FROM BLOCK 0 TO CITY RECORDS ROOM Project Manager Hall led the discussion regarding the relocation of the Tax Collector’s office in Williston. Mr. Hall stated that after discussion with Ms. Linda Fugate, the Levy County Tax Collector she was now unwilling to relocate to the records room as previously reported. Ms. Fugate stated that she learned the roof leaked and there were flood issues for that building as well. After discussion with Council Members, staff and public it was the consensus of the Council to allow Project Manager Hall and Public Works Director C.J. Zimoski to work with Ms. Fugate to find a suitable location for the office.

ITEM – 9 – PROJECT MANAGER HALL – WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE Project Manager Hall opened the discussion regarding the water conservation ordinance that had been presented to the City from Suwannee River Water Management District. After discussion President Nussel opened the floor for a motion. This matter died for a lack of a motion from the Council members.

ITEM – 10 – PROJECT MANAGER HALL – ADOPTION OF THE 5-YEAR UPDATE OF THE LEVY COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY Project Manager Hall led the discussion regarding the adoption of the 5 year update of the Levy County Local Mitigation Strategy. Mr. Hall stated he had been in contact Major Mike Johnson from Levy County regarding the update and the possibility of FEMA funds being unavailable and or very hard to obtain if the City did not adopt the local mitigation plan. Mr. Hall introduced Danny Wallace from Williston Fire Department who served on the committee for the updated plan for questions. After discussion by Council members, Councilman Fugate moved to approve Resolution 2011-08 which adopts Levy County’s Local Mitigation Strategy. Councilman Holloway seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 – 0.

ITEM – 11 – PROJECT MANAGER HALL – ORDINANCE NO. 615 – ORDINANCE TO APPROVE LDR 11-1; AN AMENDMENT TO THE LDR’S THAT WOULD CLARIFY AND UPDATE SECTIONS 52-3, 52-6 AND 60-34 Project Manager Hall opened the discussion regarding Ordinance No. 615, an ordinance to approve LDR 11-1 from the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Attorney Koberlein read the ordinance for first reading. Councilman Holloway moved to accept Ordinance Number 615. Councilman Fugate seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 – 0.

ITEM – 12 - CITY ATTORNEY KOBERLEIN – EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT City Attorney Koberlein presented his employment contract for approval. Councilman Fugate moved to approve City Attorney Koberlein’s contract with the venue change to Levy County. Attorney Koberlein agreed to the change. Councilman Shoemaker seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 – 0.

ITEM – 13 – FYI – UTILITY ACCOUNT COLLECTION LIST FROM OCTOBER 2010 – MARCH 2011 City Clerk Mack included this recap of utility accounts that had been charged off for Council’s information. After discussion it was the consensus of the Council to direct a Charter Officer to proceed with collection efforts of these accounts.

ITEM – 14 – COPS GRANT – ADDITION TO AGENDA AT THE REQUEST OF MAYOR HETHCOAT Mayor Hethcoat opened the discussion regarding the application for the COPS grant by the Williston Police Department. Mayor Hethcoat stated the grant would cover the costs of hiring a new officer for three years with the City responsible for the fourth year of employment. After discussion by the Council members Councilman Fugate moved not to apply for the COPS grant. Councilman Shoemaker seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 – 0.

ITEM – 15 – ROLL OFF FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS – ADDITION TO AGENDA AT THE REQUEST OF MAYOR HETHCOAT Mayor Hethcoat presented this matter for consideration by the Council. Councilman Fugate moved to direct the City Attorney to repeal Ordinance Number 560 (roll off franchise) Councilman Shoemaker seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 – 0.

ITEM – 16 – CITY CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION – ADDITION TO AGENDA FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING No action taken at this time due to the absence of the Councilman Robinson.

ITEM – 14 - COUNCILORS ANNOUNCEMENTS

ITEM –15 – ADJOURNMENT Vice President moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m.

______Marc Nussel, President City Council

______Lisa N. Mack, City Clerk CITY OF WILLISTON, FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Minutes 3 May 17, 2011

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