Agenda

City of Brooksville JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601-2041 (352) 540-3810 *THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE LIVE STREAMED*
Christa Tanner Vice Mayor		Thomas Bronson Council Member


David Bailey Council Member		Casey Thieryung Council Member

	Blake Bell MAYOR
“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.”

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MARCH 4, 2024

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M

VOSE LAW FIRM, LLP
CITY ATTORNEY

CHARLENE F. KUHN
CITY MANAGER

JENNIFER J. BATTISTA, CMC
CITY CLERK

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.

CITY OF BROOKSVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 HOWELL AVENUE
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601
7:00 pm
March 4, 2024
THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE LIVE STREAMED

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor David Hope, Stable Faith Cowboy Church, Brooksville

APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
(Limited to City Council and City Manager)

CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS

Proclamation honoring the life and contributions of former Council Member and Mayor, Alvin Mazourek Click to View

4th Annual Squirrel Hunt (event held February 17, 2024)
Winners, as follows:

Youth/Youth Bracket Winning Teams:
1st Place - Greyson Volberg and Albert Kersey
2nd Place - Addison and Tanner Johnson
3rd Place - Gavin Hoffman and Shelby Cook
Youth Side Pot - Belle Woodsby

Adult/Youth Bracket Winning Teams:
1st Place - Lane Stallsmith and Colton Sasser
2nd Place - Travis and Brantley Graves
3rd Place - Shannon and Kenna Brass

Adult/Adult Bracket Winning Teams:
1st Place - Raymond Vielleux
2nd Place - Daniel Vielleux and Dave Huston
3rd Place - David Hutchinson and Steve Smith Click to View

Star Performers Awards recipients:

Theresa Parker-DiPeppe

Years of Service Awards:
Robert Graves – 25 years of service
Joseph Rush – 15 years of service
Jonathan Hobson – 5 years of service Click to View

Margaret Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award
Presented by: Beautification Board Member
Presented to: Green House on Main, 500 S. Main Street Click to View

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Accepted by: Wayne Cordova, CEO, POSABILITY, Inc.
Click to View

PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
1. Richard Ross, City Beautification Board Chair
Discussion on Adopt-A-Spot program (no attachments)

CITIZEN INPUT [limited to 3 minutes per speaker -about any agenda item or any other matter]

RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER, STAFF/COUNCIL

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of January 22, 2024 Workshop Minutes Click to View

COPCN RENEWAL - Rocky Mountain Holdings, LLC d/b/a BayFlite Click to View


Presentation:	None
Recommendation:	Staff recommends approval of the renewal of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Rocky Mountain Holdings, LLC d/b/a/ BayFlite for the period of 1/2024 to 1/2026

Approval of Contract with Clear View Business Solutions for Copier Lease and Maintenance Click to View


Presentation:	None
Recommendation:	Approval

DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY)

PUBLIC HEARING

Conduct a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance 972 to create a Trust Fund for the expanded Community Redevelopment plan area. Click to View


Presentation:	David Hainley, Community Development Director
Recommendation:	Conduct the public hearing on Ordinance 972 and vote to approve the creation of a new Trust Fund for the expanded CRA plan area

Conduct a public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance 971 to amend the Comprehensive plan to implement the updated Community Redevelopment Agency Plan. Click to View


Presentation:	David Hainley, Community Development Director
Recommendation:	Approval of First Reading upon roll call vote

REGULAR AGENDA

Consider the adoption of Resolution 2024-01 to adopt the Finding of Necessity and Community Redevelopment Agency Plan update. Click to View


Presentation:	David Hainley, Community Development Director
Recommendation:	Staff reommends the adoption of Resolution 2024-01 upon roll call vote

Approval from the council for the FY2024 road list, for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Click to View


Presentation:	Richard Weeks, Public Works Director
Recommendation:	Approval of FY2024 road list for RFP

Approval to move forward with the proposal from Coastal Engineering for the Cobb Road Water Reclamation Facility Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) Nitrogen Compliance Plan and authorize Mayor to execute Task Order FY23-24-02 and Scope of Services. Click to View


Presentation:	Richard Weeks, Public Works Director
Recommendation:	Approval

ADJOURN AS CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
(see separate agenda)

ADJOURN AS CRA AND RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL

CITIZEN INPUT (Limited to 3 Minutes per Speaker)

RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL

ITEMS BY CITY ATTORNEY

ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER
1. Stadium Update (verbal only)
2. Swagit Live Streaming equipment - cost to replace equipment

Discussion of Whole Cent Sales Tax Proposal - direction and consideration of letter of support Click to View

ITEMS BY COUNCIL

ADJOURNMENT

CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE

a. CRA Annual Report for - 2023
b. Fire Department Annual Report - 2023
c. January, 2024 Code Enforcement Report
d. Piggyback contract - Lake County Waterway
e. Quote for Scope of Work - Estimate for crash site cleanup - emergency purchase
f. BMS financial records as required by contract
g. Letter from Heritage Museum thanking City for donation Click to View