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Regular City Commission Meeting
Minutes
February 24 2014
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Mayor
Gib Coerper
Vice Mayor
Shirley Green Brown
Commissioner Gary Hardacre
Commissioner Ben Boukari, Jr.
Commissioner Robert Wilford
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City Manager Traci Cain
City Attorney Marian Rush
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The City Commission will conduct a
Regular City Commission Meeting
At 6:30 PM
to address the item(s) below.
Meeting Date:
February 24 2014
Meeting Location:
James A. Lewis Commission Chambers
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Notice given pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In order to appeal any decision made at this meeting, you will need a verbatim record of the proceedings. It will be your responsibility to ensure such a record is made.
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Called to order by Mayor Gib Coerper. |
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Led by Vice Mayor Shirley Brown. |
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Motion to approve by Commissioner Robert Wilford; seconded by Commissioner Gary Hardacre.
Passed by unanimous consent. |
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APPROVE READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY |
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Motion to approve by Commissioner Ben Boukari, Jr.; seconded by Vice Mayor Brown.
Passed by unanimous consent. |
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A. |
Florida League of Cities Presenation to Youth Advisory Council |
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Item was introduced by Assistant City Manager Adam Boukari. He presented a Youth Advisory Council video that won third place statewide. He introduced Sharon Berrian of the Florida League of Cities, who presented the members of the YAC with a trophy and a check for their video entry.
The Commissioners congratulated the youths and expressed their pride. |
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B. |
Harrison Willilams Day Proclamation |
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Mike New, Public Services Director, introduced the item, which was a proclamation in honor of Harrison Williams, retiring after 30 years with the City.
Mayor Coerper read the proclamation into the record, and the Commissioners thanked Williams for his service and his accommodating manner. |
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C. |
Fiscal Analysis Reports for the Period Ended January 31, 2014 |
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Assistant Finance Director Robert Bonetti outlined the state of the City's finances. He summarized the various funds and departments, and stated that there were no problems or concerns. |
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II. |
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS ON SUBJECT OF CHOICE |
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Donna Hope spoke about her concerns with the condition of the golf course at Turkey Creek and asked that something be done about maintaining it according to City Code.
Rob Hyatt announced his candidacy for Alachua County School Board.
Stan Richardson reiterated some concerns he had expressed previously. |
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(Please Limit to 3 Minutes.
Any citizen who is unable to speak at this time will have an opportunity to speak at the end of the meeting
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| | | | | | | | | III. | COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS | | | |
| | | | | | | | | IV. | PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | (Presentations, other than the applicant, please limit to 3 Minutes) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | A. | Resolution 14-09; Coqui RadioPharmaceuticals Corp Participation in Qualifed Target Industry Tax Refund | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | City Attorney Marian Rush read Resolution 14-09 into the record by title only.
Mr. Boukari introduced the item, which was a resolution supporting the location of Coqui Radio pharmaceuticals in Alachua, and to pledge financial support. He said the company will be one of the very few in the world making the medical isotopes necessary for diagnostic scanning.
He introduced Susan Davenport, Vice President for development the Gainesville Chamber and Council for Economic Outreach. She praised the company and the opportunity for enhanced employment and further local growth.
Commissioner Wilford pointed out that the high-paying jobs with such companies bring along support jobs, so that the benefits are spread across the economic spectrum.
Commissioner Boukari praised the partnership between Alachua and the Chamber, calling it a dynamic duo.
Commissioner Hardacre reflected on the difference between now and the past, when young folks would have to leave the area to get good employment opportunities.
Commissioner Boukari moved to approved Resolution 14-09; seconded by Vice Mayor Brown.
Passed 5-0 on a roll call vote.
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| | | | | | | | | | B. | Budget Expense Items in Excess of $10,000.00 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Mr. Boukari introduced the items in excess of the $10,000 limit; tree trimming. street lighting and road redesign.
Commissioner Boukari moved to authorize the purchases and for the City Manager to issue respective purchase orders based upon executed agreements/contracts, State contract pricing and/or formally bid commodities or services; seconded by Commissioner Hardacre.
Passed 5-0 on a roll call vote. | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | C. | Change Order Request - NW 133rd Terrace Road Resurfacing Project | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Mr. New presented the details of a change order for the NW 133rd Terrace Road Resurfacing Project in the amount of $2,772.
Vice Mayor Brown moved to authorize the City Manager to issue a change order to VE Whitehurst in the amount of $2,772.00 for additional concrete work to extend driveway aprons to the right of way line; seconded by Commissioner Wilford.
Passed 5-0 on a roll call vote. | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VI. | COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS ON SUBJECT OF CHOICE | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | (Please Limit to 3 Minutes.Any citizen who did not speak during the Citizen Comments period at the beginning of the meeting may do so at this time.) | | |
| | | | | | | | | VII. | COMMENTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY | | | |
| | | | | | | | | City Manager Traci Cain announced that no one had qualified to run against incumbent Commissioner Boukari, and that we would not be having an election. She said there would be a canvass meeting on April 9 to call the election for the Commission to approve. | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIII. | COMMISSION COMMENTS/DISCUSSION | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Commissioner Hardacre invited the people to the Suwannee River Water Management meeting in Live Oak the next day. He also congratulated Commissioner Boukari.
Commissioner Wilford reported that he has passed out the notes from the North Florida Regional Planning Council. He bemoaned the status of math and science in North Florida. He announced the birth of a granddaughter.
Commissioner Boukari thanked Ms. Hope for her input. He said he was glad to serve for three more years and thought that the reason he was unopposed is that the reisdents are satified with the job the Commission is doing.
Vice Mayor Brown congratulated both Commissioner Boukari and Commissioner Wilford.
Mayor Coerper said the Alachua Woman's Club was having a play March 21-23. | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Boukari and second by Vice Mayor Brown.
Passed by unanimous consent. | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Consent agenda items are approved by passage of the main agenda. | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | A. | February 10, 2014 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes | | | |
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ATTEST:
| | CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA
| | __________________________________ | | __________________________________ | Traci L. Cain, City Manager/Clerk | | Gib Coerper, Mayor |
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