Local Government Palmetto City Commission Agenda Results, 2/27/2012

PALMETTO -- A new boat ramp is on the drawing board for the city of Palmetto and so are the long-awaited ballfields. Police Chief Wells has computers ready for squad cars and the roundabout has traffic going one way. Palmetto is moving like a well-greased wheel. 

CITY OF PALMETTO CITY COMMISSION MEETING -- 2/27/2012

1.  CITY COMMISSION AGENDA APPROVAL

Action Request: Motion to approve the February 27, 2012 Agenda. --  Approved,  3 - 0,  Zirkelbach and Williams absent.

2.  CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL -- Approved,  3 - 0,  Zirkelbach and Williams absent. 

A.  CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

¥ Minutes:  February 6, 2012

¥ Legal Billing:  Kirk Pinkerton

¥ Special Function Permits: Palmetto Riverside B&B

¥ Energy Study Proposal from Trifecta Construction not to exceed $9,500

¥ Resolution No. 2012-07 to provide budget for the ASR Project L608

B.  POLICE DEPARTMENT

¥ Modification of the 2011 Edward Byrne Community Recovery Allocation Grant

#2011-DJ-BX-2706 to allocate $21,925 to equip four sergeant vehicles -- Approved,  3 - 0,  Zirkelbach and Williams absent.

3.  SECOND PUBLIC HEARING:  ORDINANCE NO. 2011-33 (L. Lynn)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF PALEMTTO, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES, ZONING CODE, TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR FARM LABOR CAMPS AS A CONDITIONAL USE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

Reopen the public hearing continued from January 23, 2012. Request to continue to April 2. 

Action Request Motion to continue the public hearing for Ordinance No. 2011-33 to April 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in these chambers, or as soon thereafter as this topic can be heard. -- Approved,  3 - 0,  Zirkelbach and Williams absent.

Reopen the public hearing continued from January 23, 2012.  

Recess the City Commission meeting to open the CRA Board Meeting.

Jeff Burton's report was short and positive. Said he was very happy with the way County staff handled the WCIND workshop. Charlie Hunsicker exceeded expectations in not only matching funds but offered further assistance. County recognized the boat ramp project was also a regional issue.  Wanted commitment to stay focused on theme for historical lightingÉ.  

Reconvene the City Commission meeting.

2. Proposed Ordiance : Criminal Nuisance Abatement -- Update Ordiance, $250. first offense, Up to $500 there after.  Approved, 3 - 0, Zirlelbach, and Williams absent

3. Discussion Project Log - no action

4.  JANUARY CHECK REGISTER (Informational only)

5.  BASEBALL FIELD UPDATE --  March 9, will go forward with requesting architect plans. (waiting for vote from county)

6.  ASR WELL UPDATE - ready for inspection, will advertize DEP permit.

7.  DEPARTMENT HEADS’ COMMENTS -- Chief Wells says grants have come through for the computers. All sergeant cars will have needed equipment.  

8.  MAYOR’S REPORT --  Ball park is moving forward, county finally sees the ball park is regional and is eligible for impact fee money. Glad that county sees the boat ramp in same light. 

9. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS --  Commissioner Tanbra Varnador, wants traffic light at 7 st. and 10th. ave. among other to be inspected. many complaints of not turning. -- Commissioner Charles Smith,  wants Chief Wells to look into what he needs to handle all that is being thrown at him. Smith says they have been operating with less than they might need for too long. Wants workshop to discuss assistance. Smith wants Commissioners to look into developing Housing Authority.

10. ADJOURNMENT