PALMETTO -- At Monday's City Commission meeting, the board approved a resolution adopting the final levying of ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2013/14. Commissioners also adopted the final budget for 2013/214.
1. CITY COMMISSION AGENDA APPROVAL
A ction Request: Motion to approve the September 23, 2013 Agenda. -- Approved, Unanimous
2. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Mayor’s Office
1. Appointment of Larry Denyes to the Planning and Zoning Board
B. City Clerk’s Office
1. Minutes: September 9, 2013 and September 16, 2013
2. Resolution 2013-30 Ward I Phase II Settlement
3. Blalock Walters Legal Bills
4. End of Year Budget Clean-Up Resolution -- Pulled for a vote -- Approved, Unanimous (2-B-4)
5. Ratification of Department of Economic Opportunity Funding Agreement
C. Police Department
1. Approval of Contract for Automotive Services -- Approval,
Action Request: Motion to approve the September 23, 2013 Consent Agenda. -- Approved, Unanimous ( A-1, -- 2-B-1,2,3,5 -- C-1)
3. PUBLIC HEARING—FINAL MILLAGE RATE AND FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET (Mayor Bryant)
Open public hearing to discuss the final millage rate and final FY 2014 budget --
• Discuss percentage increase/decrease in proposed final millage over rolled-back rate
• Discuss specific purposes for which ad valorem revenues are being increased/decreased
• Discuss proposed final budget
• Public comment
Close public hearing after public comment.
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28 (to be read in its entirety)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO OF MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL LEVYING OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE CITY OF PALMETTO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action Request: Motion to adopt Resolution 2013-28. -- Approved, Unanimous
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2013-29 (to be read in its entirety)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action Request: Motion to adopt Resolution 2013-29. -- Approved, Unanimous
4. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 2013-09 POLICE OFFICERS’ PENSION PLAN
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, PERSONNEL, ARTICLE V POLICE OFFICERS’ RETIREMENT PLAN, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO; AMENDING SECTION 22-171, DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 22-174, FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 22-185, MAXIMUM PENSION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Open the public hearing continued from September 9, 2013. Close the public hearing after public comment.
Action Request: Motion to adopt Ordinance 2013-09. -- Approved, Unanimous
5. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 2013-13 MARINA HOTEL AND PLAZA (M. Barnebey)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; APPROVING A CONCEPTUAL/GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 100-ROOM HOTEL, 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL/OFFICE, AND 4 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, ON +/- 2.37-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 120 RIVIERA DUNES WAY, PALMETTO, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (GDP 2013-01, Armed Forces Bank, N.A., PID# 2581600639)
Open the public hearing.
Action Request: Motion to continue the public hearing to October 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as same can be heard in these chambers. -- Approved, Unanimous
6. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 2013-12 GRANTING CERTAIN SPECIAL POWERS TO THE PALMS OF TERRA CEIA BAY CDD (M. Barnebey)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PALMS OF TERRA CEIA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; CONSENTING TO THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN SPECIAL POWERS BY THE PALMS OF TERRA CEIA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION 190.012, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING CONDITIONS FOR THE EXERCISE OF SPECIAL POWERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT BY THE PETITIONER.
Open the public hearing. Close the public hearing after public comment.
Action Request: Motion to adopt Ordinance 2013-12. -- Approved, Unanimous
7. PUBLIC HEARING: CANCELLATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (L. Lyn)
This is a request for the cancellation of the following two Development Agreements:
• Memphis Road Industrial Park, located at 1700 14th Avenue East, approved for 39,000 square feet of commercial/industrial uses on 4.7 acres at a floor-area-ratio of 0.5 and a maximum height of 45 feet; and
• 21st Street Industrial Park, located at 1901 14th Avenue East, approved for 54,750 square feet of commercial/industrial uses on 6.0 acres at a floor-area-ratio of 0.5 and a maximum height of 45 feet.
Open the public hearing. Close the public hearing after public comment.
Action Request: After considering the evidence presented and finding the request to be consistent with the City of Palmetto Comprehensive Plan, I move to approve the cancellation of the Memphis Road Industrial Park Development Agreement. -- Approved, Unanimous
Action Request: After considering the evidence presented and finding the request to be consistent with the City of Palmetto Comprehensive Plan, I move to approve the cancellation of the 21st Street Industrial Park Development Agreement. -- Approved, Unanimous
8. PUBLIC HEARING: TRAFFIC REGULATION (A. Tusing)
Installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of 9th Avenue and 5th Street West.
Open the public hearing. Close the public hearing after public comment.
Action Request: Motion to authorize the installation an all-way stop at the intersection of 9th Avenue and 5th Street West. -- Continue to next meeting -- Approved, Unanimous
9. PUBLIC HEARING: TRAFFIC REGULATION (A. Tusing)
Installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 5th Street West.
Open the public hearing. Close the public hearing after public comment.
Action Request: Motion to authorize the installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 5th Street West. -- Continue meeting t0 Oct. 7th 2013 -- Approved Unanimous
10. BASEBALL FIELD UPDATE -- No Report
11 ASR WELL UPDATE --No Report
12. DEPARTMENT HEADS’ COMMENTS --
Burton -- None
Tusing -- None
Freeman -- Utility rate ordinance will be coming up at the next meeting.
Chief Wells -- Happy birthday to Commissioner Cornwell and Commissioner Smith.
13. MAYOR’S REPORT -- Thank you all for coming. It is real good to see you all out there ... I am looking for a sponsor to join me for lunch with the School Superintendent. There will be around 50 people there and we can discuss what's happening in our schools
14. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS --
Williams -- I want to thank the Chief for being on top of the shooting the other night.
Varnadore -- I agree, our officers don't get praised enough. The eye witnesses came forward.
Cornwell -- Thank you for all of the Happy Birthdays
Davis -- Mayor is right. It is the community that makes things better.
Smith -- What's different is we have the Chief. They trust Chief Wells, a trust level he has earned. He remains visible. I will stand-up and ensure anyone who fires a gun in the city of Palmetto does serious time. It is time to have the meeting that deals with the good things we are doing.
15. ADJOURNMENT