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City of Brooksville
JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 HOWELL AVENUE
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601-2041
(352) 540-3810
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David Bailey
Vice Mayor
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Thomas Bronson
Council Member |
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Christa Tanner
Council Member |
Casey Thieryung
Council Member |
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Blake Bell
MAYOR |
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“The City of Brooksville's mission is to provide superior municipal services in a reliable, efficient, fiscal and
socially effective manner, making Brooksville a desirable City to live, work, and visit.” |
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M
VOSE LAW FIRM, LLP
CITY ATTORNEY |
CHARLENE F. KUHN
INTERIM CITY MANAGER |
JENNIFER J. BATTISTA, CMC
CITY CLERK |
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Items listed in the "Consent Agenda" will be approved by Council in their entirety by a single motion, indicated by the (√) symbol, unless otherwise indicated by Council. Other agenda items are considered individually.
Consideration of the item identified on this agenda with an asterisk (**) is a quasi-judicial function of the Council involving land use, and the following procedures apply:
- Disclosure of any ex parte communications by Council members.
- Consideration of applications to intervene as a party, if any. “Request to Intervene/Expert Witness” forms and instructions may be obtained from the recording secretary prior to the scheduled time for consideration of the item.
- Qualification of sworn witnesses who wish to testify as an expert, based on statement of credentials made orally or set forth in application file.
- Swearing of witnesses who wish to give sworn testimony.
- Testimony of City staff witnesses, with cross-examination by applicant and party-interveners, if they request.
- Testimony of applicant and applicant’s witnesses, with cross-examination by Council and party-interveners, if they request.
- Testimony of party-interveners and their witnesses, with cross-examination by Council and applicant, if they request.
- Testimony by members of the public who wish to address application. Any individual, not requesting/designated as an intervening party or expert witness may, upon being recognized by the Mayor, present information to the Council, and may be questioned by the Council but is not required to be subject to cross-examination, and need not be sworn in.
- Close of public hearing.
- Council deliberation/vote.
Items identified with a double asterisk (**) are quasi-judicial functions of the City Council other than land use; the Council Members disclose any ex parté communications.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator at 352-540-3810 no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Meeting agendas and supporting documentation are available from the City Clerk’s office, and online at www.cityofbrooksville.us.
Any person desiring to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, may need a record of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based, and therefore must make arrangements for a court reporter to ensure that an admissible verbatim record of the proceedings is made.
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CITY OF BROOKSVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 HOWELL AVENUE
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601
7:00 pm
September 18, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER |
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. David S. Thomason, Pastor Anchor Baptist Church of Brooksville |
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APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
(Limited to City Council and Interim City Manager) |
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CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS |
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Proclamation - Mid-Florida Community Services, Inc., House to Home Program
Accepted by: Richard Sanvenero, Sr., Mid-Florida Program Director Click to View |
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Constitution Week - September 17 - 23, 2023
To be accepted by:
1. Teresa (Teri) R. Dioquino and Tanya Ficket, Chaper Regent, Annuttaliga Chapter
2. Susan Gundersen, DAR, Winding Waters Chapter
Click to View |
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EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Star Nominees:
Hunter Morris
Juan Rodriguez
Keith Plump
Matt Boatwright
Wesley Tiliquist
William Krolak
Years of service:
Cornelio Palmieri – 5 years
Thomas LaChausse – 5 years
Reshma Beepat – 5 years
James Webb – 5 years
Steven Gouldman – 15 years
Lance Felten – 15 years
Tameka Hagood – 20 years (22 years but, was not recognized previously). Click to View |
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CITIZEN INPUT [About anything on agenda or any other matter. Limited to 3 minutes per speaker] |
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RESPONSE BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL |
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PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS |
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Approval of the S.A.R. Sponsorship Credit
Presented by: Steve Holman and David Hitchcock- Withlacoochee Chapter FLSSAR
Sons of the American Revolution Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Steve Holman and David Hitchcock- Withlacoochee Chapter FLSSAR |
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Interim City Manager recommends waiver of fee amount of $1000.00, which is 50% of fee |
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FDOT's Brooksville Operations Weekend Cookout/Get Together Sponsorship Credit Approval
Click to View |
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FDOT Operations respresentative |
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Approval of sponsorship credit at 50% |
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H.C.E.F. Fun Run Sponsorship Credit Approval Click to View |
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HCEF representative |
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Approval of Fun Run sponsorship credit at 50% |
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Presentation by PRM and approval of annual renewal
Presentation: Joshua Hallon, CCP, Vice President, World Risk Management
Recommendation: Approval for Mayor to sign renewal documents Click to View |
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"Art to Start" National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant – discussion of art installation at Russell St. Park (verbal only)
Presentation: Pedram Moghaddam, Art Gallery Coordinator, BMS and the Hernando County Fine Arts Council Click to View |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Approval of Minutes:
August 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
August 14, 2023 Special Council Meeting (Budget)
August 28, 2023 Special Council Meeting (Idalia)
September 6, 2023 - First Public Budget Hearing Click to View |
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Statement of Work for Auditing Services for FY23 and for Consulting Services for GASB 87 and 96. Click to View |
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None |
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Recommend approval of the Statement of Work for auditing and examination services with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP and authorize Mayor to sign the Statement of Work letter. |
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Approval of the distribution of Edward Byrne Memorial JAG funds for FY 2022 Click to View |
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Approval of distribution of 2022 funds and authorize Mayor to sign letter |
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Approve an easement agreement with the Hernando Historical Museum Association required for the National Endowment for the Arts. Click to View |
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None |
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Recommend City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the easement |
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Declare sole source purchase of chlorine gas cylinders for potable water treatment Click to View |
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none |
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Approval to declare sole source |
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DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY) |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
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Accept public input, discuss the item as deemed appropriate, select either the original resolution to rename the portion of Veterans Avenue from Broad Street to Fridy Street to Kirshy Avenue or a modified renaming version and adopt Resolution 2023-018 Amended Click to View |
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David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Accept public input, discuss the item as deemed appropriate, select either the original resolution to rename the portion of Veterans Avenue from Broad Street to Fridy Street to Kirshy Avenue or a modified renaming version and adopt Resolution 2023- |
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Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 969 and associated exhibits regarding moratorium issues upon roll call vote. Click to View |
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David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 969 |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Requesting a waiver of penalties/fees on the recent lien for utility services (no attachments at time of agenda distribution)
Total current amount due is $304,532.16.
Penalties total $231,950.19.
Total due minus penalties $72,581.97.
Presentation: Eric Wolf and Drew Barile, Noble Senior Living facility Click to View |
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Approval of contract with Inspire Placemaking Collective to prepare study for proposed new South Brooksville CRA. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Approve the $49,500 expenditure request to retain Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. to prepare a Finding of Necessity Study for the proposed South Brooksville CRA and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract and any related documents |
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General overview and update on City Manager selection process (verbal only)
Presentation: Kyle Martin, HR and Risk Management Director Click to View |
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CITIZENS INPUT [limited to 3 minutes per speaker] |
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RESPONSE BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL |
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ITEMS BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER
1. Speed Bumps/Humps - Community Development Director (no attachments)
2. Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee - Interim City Manager (no attachments)
3. Update - Bricks for Russell Street - Community Development Director (no attachments) |
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ITEMS BY CITY ATTORNEY |
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ITEMS BY COUNCIL |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE |
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a. BEBR report
b. Tarmac Change order
c. Executed by City - Annual 2023 FDOT Certification - bus benches-shelters
d. Hellas Change Order - Court Resurfacing
e. Executed proposal signed 8-15-23 - Popes Water Systems - pipe, wire, clamp, centralizer
f. Change order - Lamar CPWG Addn Serv
g. Equidox contract
h. August 2023 Code Enforcement Report Click to View |
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