The City Council of the City of Monticello, Florida, met in regular session on
July 6, 2010 at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The following members were present:

John Jones, Mayor

Idella Scott

Linda Butler

Tom Vogelgesang

George Evans

Others present were:

Fred Mosley, Chief of Police

Bruce Leinback, City Attorney

Steve Wingate, City Manager

Emily Anderson, City Clerk

Mayor John Jones called the meeting to order. Council Member George Evans offered an invocation, and Mayor Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES – On motion of Council Member Idella Scott, seconded by Council Member Linda Butler, the Council unanimously approved meeting minutes of the June 3, 2010 meeting. Ms. Butler noted a correction in the spelling of a name.

Mayor John Jones requested a motion to amend the agenda to include consideration of a resolution in support of a county grant application project. On motion of Council Member Linda Butler, seconded by Council Member Idella Scott, the Council unanimously voted to amend the agenda to include the item as Agenda Item 6b.

RESOLUTION 2010-08 SUPPORTING THE MEMBERSHIP PLAN OF THE CAPITAL REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY Harry Reed, Executive Director of the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency, presented a resolution for Council consideration supporting the city’s membership in the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Agency. Mr. Reed explained the purpose of the regional transportation planning agencies and the organizational structure. The Council discussed the membership government voting allotments and the nature of the local representation. On motion of Idella Scott, seconded by Linda Butler, the Council unanimously voted to

Approve Resolution 2010-08 supporting the membership apportionment plan of the Capital Regional Transportation Planning Agency.

RESOLUTION 2010-09 IN SUPPORT OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ APPLICATION FOR RURAL INFRA-STRUCTURE FUNDS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE

JEFFERSON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK On motion of Council Member George Evans, seconded by Council Member Tom Vogelgesang, the Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2010-09.

PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL RATE FOR LARGE WATER USER – MARTHA AND JEAN MICHEL CRAVANZOLA, 295 W. PALMER MILL ROAD The Cravanzolas presented a request to the Council for a special rate due to extensive outdoor watering. No motion was offered.

ANNE HOLT, PROJECT MANAGER, MAIN STREET OF MONTICELLO IN RE: REQUST FOR FUNDING Ms. Holt reported on Main Street programs and goals. She thanked the city for support during community events and requested $5,000 to be budgeted next year for contributions to Main Street. Council Member Vogelgesang requested that Main Street provide a proposed budget so that the Council can see how the money will be allocated within the Main Street budget.

FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AUGUST 19^TH – 21ST/DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE Mayor Jones and Council Member Scott have provided travel information. Council Member Vogelgesang suggested standardization of reimbursement costs. Attorney Leinback suggested that adoption of the state rates would be appropriate. On motion of Tom Vogelgesang, seconded by George Evans, the City Council unanimously approved attendance by John Jones and Idella Scott at the Florida League annual conference, designated John Jones as the city’s voting delegate, and voted to reimburse expenses in accordance with state reimbursement rates for mileage, tolls, and meals, and attach the conference agenda showing meals included in the conference fee when requesting approval.

Mayor Jones noted that a Monticello Park updated will be provided at the August meeting. Tom Vogelgesang requested that minutes of the meetings be made available.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

*Council Member Tom Vogelgesang commended the city crews for quick clean-up after the Watermelon Festival.

*Council Member George Evans asked about responsibility of vines growing on power lines. He also asked for a status on the personnel rules. Council Member Linda Butler reported they are being worked on and may be ready by next month.

*Mayor John Jones asked that the Clerk and City Manager inform the Council of any requests from other local agencies since the Council may need to take special action.

Mayor Jones also noted that there are other nuisance properties besides the parcel on North Jefferson Street which need to be cleaned and abatement action taken.

Mayor Jones requested the status of the stray dog and cat issue. City Manager Wingate noted that there should be a proposal made at the next Council meeting.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND DEPARTMENTS

*City Attorney Bruce Leinback requested approval to attend the League’s upcoming city attorney conference. On motion of Linda Butler, seconded by George Evans , the Council unanimously voted to approve conference and travel expenses for Mr. Leinback’s attendance at the conference.

*City Clerk Emily Anderson noted receipt of ad valorem information. Property values for taxable purposes have declined by around five percent. A proposed budget will be prepared for the July budget workshop.

Clerk Anderson also reported on the City Clerk’s conference. She has received valuable grant information.

JULY WORKSHOP DATE AND TOPICS

The Council determined to hold a budget workshop on July 22^nd at 6:00 p.m. [Note, subsequent to the Council meeting, the workshop date was changed to July 20^th at 6:00 p.m.]

There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Emily Anderson

City Clerk/Treasurer

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John Jones

Mayor

NOTE: These proceedings were mechanically recorded digitally (1 File)