Live Oak — City of Live Oak

Regular Monthly Council Meeting

A G E N D A

Tuesday February 14, 2012 6:30 P.M.

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1. Invocation

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag

3. Approval of the January 10th Regular Council meeting minutes.

4. Mayor Garth R. Nobles, Jr. – Matters of the City

1) Recommend appointment of Mr. Henry Smart to serve as Commissioner of the Board of the Housing Authority of Live Oak

2) Recommend appointment of Malcolm Newell to serve as Tennant Commissioner of the Housing Authority of Live Oak.

3) Consideration for approval, Resolution 12-02. A resolution urging the restoration of the Sunset Limited, Amtrak Passenger Service

4) Consideration for approval, Resolution 12-03. A resolution urging local vendors to cease the sale and marketing of all candy flavored tobacco products. (Mr. Steven Schneitman, representing Tobacco Free Florida and Suwannee County S W A T along with students to speak in support of The Resolution)

5) Presentation by County Forester Brian Cobble in reference to Tree City USA

5. Mr. John Gill – City Clerk

1) Consideration for approval, the final reading of Ordinance 1310. An Ordinance providing for the establishment of a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate and the elimination of the Code Enforcement Board.

2) Consideration for approval, the first reading of Ordinance 1313. An Ordinance authorizing the Supervisor of Elections to place Charter Amendments on the May 8, 2012 ballot

6. Mr. Robert Farley – City Administrator

1) Request clarification on COLA increase distribution

2) Request date for workshop to discuss CDBG Grant Application

3) Request approval to reduce Maintenance & Distribution (M&D) fee to Pilgrim’s Pride

4) Consideration for approval, Resolution 12-01. A Resolution adopting “Amended Employment Goals”

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5) Request recessed Council meeting for presentation of city financials by Mr. Gene Kish. February 28 at 6:30 PM

6) Present Sections 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27and 28 of the Policies and Procedures of the City of Live Oak for Council consideration

7. Mr. George Curtis – Development Manager

1) Consideration for approval, the first reading of Ordinance 1312. An Ordinance relating to public rights-of-way, making findings and vacating a portion of certain unnamed unimproved platted alley or street rights-of-way within the city of Live Oak.

2) Consideration for approval, the final reading of Ordinance 1300. An Ordinance relating to an amendment to the text of the city of Live Oak comprehensive plan

3) Consideration for approval, the final reading of Ordinance 1301. An Ordinance providing for a change in the land use classifications from Suwannee County Classifications to City of Live Oak Classifications of certain lands within the corporate limits of the City of Live Oak

8. Councilman David Burch – Fire Department Matters

1) No items for discussion

9. Councilman Bennie Thomas – Matters of the Gas, Water and Sewer Committee

1) Discussion regarding the City Administrator as a voting delegate to the NFBA

10. Councilman John Yulee – Matters of Street Department

1) No items for discussion

11. Councilman Ed Rewis– Matters of the Law Enforcement Committee

1) Consideration for approval, the first reading of Ordinance 1314. An Ordinance allowing individual retirement accounts to be established for elected officials and employees which are not eligible for FRS benefits

2) Discussion on acquiring a forfeiture proceedings attorney

12. Councilman Adam Prins – Matters pertaining to Administrative and Finance Committee

1) Consideration for approval, Resolution No. 12-04. A Resolution to honor the military service of George Welzel and to fly his funeral flag at Veterans Park

2) Discussion with possible Council action on Ordinance No. 957. (Retirement accounts for the Mayor, City Council members and City Clerk who are not otherwise eligible to participate in the FRS)

3) Consideration for approval, the first reading of Ordinance No. 1311. An Ordinance creating the position of City Administrator for the City of Live Oak

13. Meeting Adjournment