Local Government Palmetto City Commission Agenda Results: June 4, 2012

PALMETTO -- At the Palmetto City Commission meeting Monday, commissioners discussed moving forward with the North River Little League Field. Mayor Bryant is looking to get soil tests and remediation cost figures in order to get to work and get kids back in the park to play ball. City Clerk Jim Freeman is almost ready with next year's budget and will present it to the Commission on July 1. Commissioner Williams suggested amending an ordinance to allow alcohol on Palmetto streets for special events.

CITY OF PALMETTO
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 4, 2012
7: 00 PM

1. CITY COMMISSION AGENDA APPROVAL
Action Request: Motion to approve the June 4, 2012 Agenda. -- Approved, 4 - 0, Varnadore absent

2. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. CITY CLERK' S OFFICE
1. Minutes: May 21, 2012
2. School Board Joint Workshop Minutes: February 8, 2006
3. Special Function Permit: Manatee Glens Walk for Life
B. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. 2012-2014 Office of Justice Programs- U. S. Department of Justice Bullet Proof Grant
Application approval and acceptance authorization for a 50% matching grant in an amount not to exceed $ 3, 520. 00.
Action Request: Motion to approve the June 4, 2012 Consent Agenda.-- Approved, 4 - 0, Varnadore absent

3. 1ST READ: ORDINANCE NO. 2012- 09 ( L. Lyn)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT;
ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 0. 8732 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY INTO THE CITY OF PALMETTO
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 409 20th STREET WEST, PALMETTO; MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF CITY BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (AN2012- 01 Applicant: Volunteers of America of Florida, Inc. PID#
2432900005/ 0. 8732 acres)
Action Request: Motion to schedule a public hearing for Ordinance No. 2012-09 for June 18, 2012. -- Approved, 4 - 0, Varnadore absent 

4. 1st READ: ORDINANCE NO. 2012- 10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT;
PROVIDING FOR A SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF PALMETTO
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT/FUTURE LAND USE MAP BY
REDESIGNATING CERTAIN LANDS FROM RES- 9 (COUNTY) TO RES- 10 (CITY); PROVIDING FOR
APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
PA2012- 01 Volunteers of America of Florida, Inc. PID# 2432900005/ 0. 8732 acres).
Action Request: Motion to schedule a public hearing for Ordinance No. 2012- 10 for
June 18, 2012. -- Approved, 4 - 0, Varnadore

5. 1st READ: ORDINANCE NO. 2012- 11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT;
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0. 8732 ACRES OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 409 20th
STREET WEST, PALMETTO, FROM GC, GENERAL COMMERCIAL (County) TO RM- 5, DUPLEX AND
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (City); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Z- 2012- 01 Applicant:
Volunteers of America of Florida, Inc. PID# 2432900005/ 0. 8732 acres)
Action Request: Motion to schedule a public hearing for Ordinance No. 2012- 11 for
June 18, 2012. -- Approved,  4 - 0, Varnadore absent

6. BASEBALL FIELD UPDATE -- Mayor Bryant announced she would wait until the cost of remediation is available and offer to join the county and produce the money needed to make sure fields are built and the kids can play ball.  

7. ASR WELL UPDATE -- No comment

8. 5TH STREET STREETSCAPE AND SUTTON PARK PROJECTS UPDATE ( 10 minute time certain) --  On schedule

9. DEPARTMENT HEADS' COMMENTS -- City Clerk Jim Freeman said " We are working through the budget and will have it available the first of July. A premature look suggests numbers may be down $4.6 percent ($31 million) -- equating to $162,000 revenue from the city.

10. MAYOR'S REPORT -- The City Crime is down 18.3 percent. Thanks to all.

11. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS --

--Commissioner Williams suggested amending an ordinance to allow alcohol on city property for special events. Williams was looking for action, otherwise the commission might not be able to make it happen quick enough for the July 4 events. The issue will be on the next workshop agenda and the commission may schedule a special meeting if necessary.

12. ADJOURNMENT