CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
SPECIAL SESSION
224 S. Jefferson Street
Perry, Florida
September 29, 2003

MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Scott, Richard Frith, Pam Feagle

MEMBERS ABSENT: William Alexander and Doug Everett

STAFF PRESENT: Bill Brynes, Barney Johnson, Wayne Putnal, Billy LaValle, Sarah Drawdy, Bill
Blue and Annette Anderson

Mayor Frith called the meeting to order. Councilmember Scott led those attending the meeting in
prayer. Mayor Frith led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The secretary then called
the roll.
PRESENT ABSENT
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander X
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Everett X
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM 3 (A)…FINAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE CITY
OF PERRY, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04.

AGENDA ITEM 3(B)…RESOLUTION NO. 2003-09; A RESOLUTION ADOPTING OFFICIAL

MILLAGE RATE FOR THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, COVERING ITS FISCAL YEAR
OPERATION BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2003, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.

Mayor Frith opened the public hearing. Mayor Frith said the City Council had set the millage rate at
the rolled back rate of 4.6675 mills. There was no one from the public to speak on this agenda item.
As there was no further discussion, the Mayor called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2003-09.
Councilmember Scott made a motion to adopt the official millage rate of 4.6675 mills for the City of
Perry for its fiscal year 2003-04. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Feagle and upon roll
call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander ABSENT
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Everett ABSENT
Mayor Frith X

AGENDA ITEM 3(C)…FINAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF PERRY, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04.

AGENDA ITEM 3(D)…RESOLUTION NO. 2003-10 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL

BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA FOR THE PERIODOF OCTOBER 1, 2003
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.

Mayor Frith opened the public hearing on the fiscal budget for the City of Perry for its fiscal year
2003-04. Mayor Frith said when the Council last met in session to discuss the budget there was a
deficit of approximately $16,500 in the operating section of the budget.
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Mayor Frith told the Council as a matter of information that he had received a call from a Buckeye
Community Federal Credit Union (BCFCU) board member who, representing BCFCU, indicated
BCFCU would pay the City $16,000 for their approximate 1/4 interest in Madison Street.
Councilmember Scott asked if this would be in addition to the $38,000 BCFCU would give to the
Dreamland Community. Mayor Frith said yes. Councilmember Scott asked if the $16,000 would
balance the budget. City Manager Bill Brynes answered he did not know, as this was speculative.

City Attorney Bill Blue commented that assuming $16,000 is the dollar amount that would balance the
budget, the Council would have a balanced budget. Mr. Blue said it also seems to be non-volatile of
the City Charter, in that the Charter just says expenses are not to be greater than estimated income. Mr.
Brynes told the Council there might be a certain legal ramification to this i. e. an ordinance to dispose
of property had not been done. Mayor Frith said, on the other side, the ordinance pertaining to Council
salaries had not yet been adopted.

Mr. Blue said he thinks Mr. Brynes is trying to point out that just because the Council might decide to
“strike a deal” with BCFCU doesn’t mean it is money in the bank. Mr. Blue reminded the Council any
such consideration would be contingent upon court approval of (of the City abandoning a portion of
Madison Street) and passing of an ordinance by the Council. Mr. Blue said from his perspective the
$16,000 is estimated income. Councilmember Scott commented she liked the idea of “estimated
income” and a balanced budget starting off. Councilmember Scott said her opinion is that if the
Council does not want to go along with the estimated income route, the Council should accept half of
the raise being asked for. Mayor Frith said he thinks the Council should adopt a budget and make any
adjustments later. Mr. Blue agreed saying the Council should adopt a budget this meeting. There was
no one from the public to speak on this item.

Councilmember Scott made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2003-10 adopting the fiscal budget for
the City of Perry for the period of October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004. Mayor Frith called
for a second. Councilmember Feagle said she would not second the motion. Mayor Frith then passed
the gavel to senior Councilmember Scott and seconded the motion. After roll call vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Councilmember Feagle X
Councilmember Alexander ABSENT
Councilmember Scott X
Councilmember Everett ABSENT
Mayor Frith X

ADJOURNMENT…
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 5:25 p. m.

ATTEST:

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William E. Brynes, City Manager Richard D. Frith, Mayor

Recorded in Official Minute Book:

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Annette Anderson, Secretary Date