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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
OCTOBER 16, 2023
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M
VOSE LAW FIRM, LLP
CITY ATTORNEY |
CHARLENE F. KUHN
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
October 16, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER |
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bishop Herman Scivens, Eastside House of God, Brooksville |
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APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
(Limited to City Council and City Manager) |
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CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS |
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Proclamation - Honoring Mary Johnson Click to View |
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Proclamation - Honoring Eloise Wright Click to View |
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Proclamation - Florida City Government Week
October 16 - 22, 2023 Click to View |
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CITIZEN INPUT [limited to 3 minutes per speaker] |
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RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL |
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PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS |
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Sponsorship Credit - Strides for Diabetes
Event: December 9, 2023 - Tom Varn Park Click to View |
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Lion Francia Guerrero, Spring Hill Nature Coast Lions |
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City Manager recommends waiver of 50% of fees in the amount of $175 |
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Sponsorship Credit Request - Mid-Florida Community Services
Event: November 4, 2023 - Main Street, between Jefferson St. and Broad St. Click to View |
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Janine Kell, Mid-Florida Community Services |
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City Manager recommends waiver of 50% of fees in the amount of $60.00 |
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FDOT/GTN construction updates (back up not available at agenda publication date)
Presentation: Anna Geismar, Construction Project Manager
D7 FDOT - Brooksville Operations Center Click to View |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Approval of Minutes:
August 21, 2023 Regular Meeting
September 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View |
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Approval to surplus the 2000 American LaFrance Engine. Click to View |
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None |
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Staff recommends approval of Council to declare the item as "surplus" and authorize the City Manager to dispose of through auction or appropriate venue. |
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Extend contract with Odyssey Manufacturing Co. with price increase for sodium hypochlorite Click to View |
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None |
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Approval of extending contract |
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DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY) |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Approval of Resolution No. 2023-28 - Closing State Roads for Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade (on December 9th) Click to View |
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City Clerk |
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Approval of Resolution No. 2023-28 upon roll call vote |
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Approval of Resolution No. 2023-27 New Silo Structure - Aesthetic Feature Agreement Click to View |
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David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Approval of Resolution No. 2023-27 upon roll call vote - New Silo Structure - Aesthetic Feature Agreement |
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Approval of Resolution No. 2023-26 which will be following the CRA's recommendation to approve a Highway Landscape and Improvements Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Recommend following CRA recommendation to approve Resolution 2023-26 upon roll call vote |
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Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute the six landscape easements as recommended by the CRA. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Recommend authorizing the City Manager to execute the six landscape easements as recommended by the CRA |
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Approval to support the Legislative Project Funding Priorities Click to View |
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City Manager or designee |
| Recommendation: |
Approval to support the Legislative Project Funding Priorities |
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CITIZEN INPUT [limited to 3 minutes per speaker] |
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RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL |
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ITEMS BY CITY ATTORNEY |
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Intervention In Florida Pace Funding Agency V. Sally L. Daniel, Tax Collector, Case No. 2-23-Ca-1528 Click to View |
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City Attorney |
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Authorize the City Attorney to provide assistance to the Hernando County Tax Collector |
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ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER
1. Update on Interlocal Agreement For Fire Protection And Other Emergency Services Between The City Of Brooksville And Hernando County Fire Rescue (verbal only)
Presentation: Brad Sufficool, Fire Chief
2. Discussion on Use of Quarry and possible establishment of fees (verbal only)
Presentation: David Howard, Parks and Recreation Director
3. Update on Lamar Water Plant Improvements (verbal only)
Presentation: Richard Weeks, Assistant Public Works Director |
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ITEMS BY COUNCIL |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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CORRESPONDECE TO NOTE |
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Letter dated 10/5/23 from City to Noble Senior Services - Advising of Lien Payoff amount and process needed for payment Click to View |
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