Pamela Durrance, City Manager Charlette Ganas, City Clerk  Gerald Buhr, City Attorney John Scheel, Police Chief PHONE: 863-375-2255 FAX: 863-375-3362 nttps://www.bowinggreenfl.org  CITYOF  104 East Main Street Bowling Green, FL33834  BOWLING GREEN  CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 9, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. COMMISSION ROOM/CITY HALL  CALLI TO ORDER - Mayor N'Kosi Jones INVOCATION Charlette Ganas  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor N'Kosi. Jones  ROLL CALL - Vicki Gordillo  APPROVE COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting-C 06-11-2024 WASTEWATER, /F PUBLIC WORKS /CODE ENFORCEMENT (COMMISSION WILL VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA AS A WHOLE)  CONSENT AGENDA - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/FMANCAIS/PAYROL/POUCE DEPARTMENT REPORT/ /WATER &  OLD BUSINESS-  1. Cemetery 2. Land Sale  REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC - Katelyn Baker ANNOUNCEMENTS - City Manager / City Attorney  a. Grant Update Pennoni Associates Inc. Inventory Planning and Design d. Workshop and Trim Dates Lobbyist County BOCC  b. Resolution 24-02 State Revolving Fund Loan Program for City'sLead Service Line Resolution 24-03 with State of Florida Department of Transportation  Strategic Plan/Capital Improvement Plans  Recognize. July as Parks and Recreation Month Done and Adopted 06/15/23 by Hardee  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola        Pmg SF  Pamela Durrance, City Manager Charlette Ganas, City Clerk  Gerald Buhr, City Attorney John Scheel, Police Chief PHONE: 863-375-2255 FAX: 863-375-3362 ttps//www.bowlinggreenfl.org  CITYOF  104 East Main Street Bowling Green, FL33834  BOWLING GREEN  Other City Business- Commissioners or other Elected Officials PROCLAMATION - Parks and Recreation Month- July OLD BUSINESS AGENDA ITEM 1: CEMETERY  ISSUE:  The City Commission will consider allocation ofr remaining funds for the cemetery entrance project. Providing requested photographs of the proposed cemetery entrance, fencing, and mausoleum projects.  ATTACHMENTS:  Letter indicating the benefits of the project which has $80,000 for cemetery entrance project. Photographs from Kinbro of gate entrance; proposed contract for cemetery entrance and fencing; Kinbro proposal;  mausoleum photo and Pennoni engineered design.  ANALYSIS: mausoleum projects.  On. June 11, 2024, the City Commission tabled the proposed plans for the cemetery entrance, fencing and As outlined in the letter, we have al budget of $80,000 fort the cemetery entrance project. Kinbro bid amount at $62,356.69 and remaining funds of $17,643.31 proposed to build a small mausoleum for urns.  STAFRECOWMENDATON:  Approval of Kinbro bid for cemetery entrance and to allocate the remaining funds fort the construction of the mausoleum by Wayne Prine, city staff. The benefits oft these projects extend beyond mere beautification. They represent our dedication to maintaining a respectful and safe environment for our community. The entrance, fencing, and mausoleum will together create a cohesive and serene landscape, fostering a sense of pride  among our residents.  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola        Pm SFN  Pamela Durrance, City Manager Charlette Ganas, City Clerk  Gerald Buhr, City Attorney John Scheel, Police Chief PHONE: 863-375-2255 FAX: 863-375-3362 ttps//www.bowlinggreenf.org  CITYOF  104 East Main Street Bowling Green, FL: 33834  BOWLING GREEN  OLD BUSINESS, AGENDA ITEM: 2: Land Sale  ISSUE:  The City Commission will consider the sale of entire 34-acre property at current sale of $300,000, which exceeds the appraised value and does not have specific zoning requirements tied to Florida Housing standards  and a dual closing process. ATTACHMENTS:  Letter comparing the current sale with the previous sale of the 34-acre property. Outlines difference with previous sale compared to current sale regarding questions pertaining to zoning. Minutes from 01/10/23 and 01/18/23, City Minutes reflecting previous sale discussions. Appraisal report from William K. Boyd, Inc on 34 acres. Bowling Green, FL Downtown Catalyst Vision, The Lunz Group in conjunction with The Development  Group. ANALYSIS: on the land.  On. June 11, 2024, the City Commission tabled the sale of the 34-acre property and requested appraisal report  STAFF RECOMMENDATION: community, and strategic benefits.  Approve the sale of the 34-acres oft the city-owned property for $300,000, with emphasis on the financial, The current bid of $300,000 provides a significant financial gain compared toi the previous bid of $115,000. Selling the property avoids the $100,000 cleanup cost associated with its previous use as a small landfill. The proposed development of homes provides affordable housing that will generate revenue through utilities, impact fees, and property taxes, contributing to economic growth int the City of Bowling Green. The: sell can support the new downtown master plan and vision presented by the Lunns Group. This aligns with the city's long-term goals for development and revitalization.  ISSUE:  The City Commission will consider re-bidding the 9.13 acres of city-owned property.  ATTACHMENTS:  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola        PMNG EEN  Pamela Durrance, City Manager Charlette Ganas, City Clerk  Gerald Buhr, City Attorney John Scheel, Police Chief PHONE: 863-375-2255 FAX: 863-375-3362 towwwbouinerenos  CITYOF  104 East Main Street Bowling Green, FL 33834  BOWLING GREEN  Letter providing. justification and comparison of highest bid at $70,000 VS. appraised value at $164,000.  Appraisal report from William K. Boyd, Inc on 9.13 acres of city-owned property.  STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the re-bidding of the 9.13 acres of city-owned property to achieve a sale price that reflects its true market value thus supporting the goals for development and revitalization. Proceed with re-advertising the  property for bid, ensuring wide dissemination and transparency in the process.  CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM A: GRANT UPDATES  GRANT UPDATES:  Grant updates between City of Bowling Green and Pennoni Associates Inc. 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) Project South Septic to Sewer Improvements- FDEP Wastewater Grant FDEP Drinking' Water SRF Project- Water Main Replacement FDEP Drinking Water SRF Project- Lead Service Lines HWY 17 Utility Extension Project  WWTF Phase 2 Improvements (Advanced Wastewater Treatment for Public Access Reuse Capability)-  FDEP Wastewater Grant  Legislative Appropriation for New Generator for Water Production Wells 5 and 6 (LPA0467) FDOT Small County Outreach (SCOP) Street Paving Project for Desoto St, South Ave, and Chester Ave Legislative Appropriation for New Generator for Water Production Facility (L0008)  Legislative Appropriation for New WWTF Digester (LPA0468)  Potential New FDEP Clean Water SRF Project  ATTACHMENTS: each grant project.  Meeting agenda from 06/24/2024 with Pennoni Associates and City of Bowling Green: specifics outlined for  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola        a  Pamela Durrance, City Manager Charlette Ganas, City Clerk  Gerald Buhr, City Attorney John Scheel, Police Chief PHONE: 863-375-2255 FAX: 863-375-3362 nttps//www.bowlinggreent.org  CITYOF  104 East Main Street Bowling Green, FL33834  BOWLING GREEN  CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM B: RESOLOUTION: 24-02  ISSUE:  The City Commission will consider resolution State Revolving Fund Loan Program for City's Lead Service Line  Inventory Planning and Design. ATTACHMENTS: ANALYSIS:  Proposed Resolution 24-02; Lead Service Line Inventory Public Workshop Notice.  Florida Department of Environmental Protection Lead Pipe replacement with Pennoni Associates Inc. The proposed resolution was prepared by City Attorney. If approved, the next step is to submit Loan Application package to FDEP. The scope of project is to replace old smaller diameter iron water mains throughout the City that are known to have tuberculation. Project may also include installation ofa additional water main valves. First phase of project is Facilities Planning phase where the water mains most needing CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM C: 24-03 with State of Florida Department of Transportation Street Paving The City Commission will consider resolution 24-03 FDOT Small County Outreach (SCOP) Street Paving Project Proposed Resolution 24-03; State-Funded Grant Agreement; FDOT Roadway Assistance Funding Application Florida Department of Transportation with Kimley Horn project is to miss and resurface a portion of. Jones street. Kimley-Horm will design project, and Pennoni will perform CEI services (FDOT requires separate engineer to inspect). FDOT grant is a 100% grant for $99,248. Grant agreement has been submitted to FDOT  STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  replacement are determined, and project is otherwise planned.  ISSUE:  ATTACHMENTS: ANALYSIS:  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola        Amno EI  Pamela Durrance, City Manager Charlette Ganas, City Clerk  Gerald Buhr, City Attorney John Scheel, Police Chief PHONE: 863-375-2255 FAX: 863-375-3362 nttps//www.bowlinggreenfl.org  CITYOF  104 East Main Street Bowling Green, FL33834  BOWLING GREEN  STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  The proposed resolution was prepared by City Manager's office to be reviewed by the City Attorney. Last step  is tos submit and execute Resolution to City Commission. CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM D: Workshop and Trim dates  CALENDAR:  July 8/5:30 pm- Public Works & Recreation July 9/6:00 pm- Commission Meeting July 16/5:30 pm- Wastewater & Sanitation July 18/5:30 pm- Administration July 23/5:30 pm- Police & Animal Control July 25/5:30 pm- CRA & Code Enforcement August 6/5:30 pm- Public Works & Recreation August 12/5:30 pm- Wastewater & Sanitation August 13/6:00 pm- Commission Meeting August 20/5:30 pm- Administration August 22/5:30 pm- Police & Animal Control August 27/5:30 pm- CRA & Code Enforcement August 29/5:30 pm- Final Budget September 10/6:00 pm- Commission Meeting September 11/5:05 pm- Trim First Hearing September 30/5:05 pm- Trim Final Hearing  ATTACHMENTS:  Calendar and Trim Tax Increment Adjustment Worksheet  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola        Smn EV  Pamela Durrance, City Manager Charlette Ganas, City Clerk  Gerald Buhr, City Attorney John Scheel, Police Chief PHONE: 863-375-2255 FAX: 863-375-3362 nttps//www.bowinggreentfl.org  CITYOF  104 East Main Street Bowling Green, FL33834  BOWLING GREEN  CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM E: FLORIDA STATE LOBBYING SERVICE  ISSUE:  The City Commission will consider hiring a state lobbying service for our small municipality.  ATTACHMENTS: for lobbying services. ANALYSIS:  Letter with benefit justification of the annual cost of $33,000 to $35,000; Proposal from Capital Strategy Group  Representation for State Legislative and Executive Branches will provide continuous and dedicated representation in Tallahassee. Identifying, pursuing, and obtaining state legislative funding and grant opportunities while lobbying on issues important to the city as directed by the city manager or designee. Strongly: suggest moving forward with hiring a state lobbying service to enhance our city's representation and funding opportunities. Next step to review the attached proposed contract from the FCCMA conference and  STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  consider the long-term benefits for municipality.  CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM F: STRATEGIC PLAN & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN  ISSUE:  The City Commission will consider hiring Central Florida Regional Planning for City Strategic Plan.  ATTACHMENTS:  Strategic Plan Agency Outline; USDA Grant Opportunities; DOT Grant Opportunities; USDA Guide to Strategic Planning for Rural Communities; Planning Implementation Tools Capital Improvement Plan 09/2008 Creating a strategic plan that combines various city plans for the best interest ofac city involvesa comprehensive analysis and integration of multiple factors, stakeholders, and objectives. A: strategic plan combines elements thoughtfully, harmonizing various city plans for the city's besti interest, promoting  ANALYSIS:  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola        Amna  Pamela Durrance, City Manager Charlette Ganas, City Clerk  Gerald Buhr, City Attorney John Scheel, Police Chief PHONE: 863-375-2255 FAX: 863-375-3362 ttps//www.bowiinggreent.org  CITYOF  104 East Main Street Bowling Green, FL: 33834  BOWLING GREEN  sustainable development, economic growth, and improved quality ofl life fori its residents. A: strategic plan provides the overarching framework: and direction necessary for developing a! 5and 10-year CIP. It ensures that capital investments are aligned with the city's long-term goals, responsive to community needs, and effectively  managed to achieve maximum impact and: sustainability over time.  STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  City Commission complete the Strategic Plan Agency Outline and consider hiring Central Florida Regional Planning Council to conduct and assist with implementation. Discussion meeting to bel held on July 11, 2024 at 9:30 am. A: strategic plan plays a crucial role in the development ofa5 5a and 10-year capital improvement plan (CIP) by providing a framework and guiding principles that aligni infrastructure investments with broader city  goals and priorities.  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola        BMNo FE  CITYOF  BOWLING GREEN  City of Bowling Green Minutes of Regular Meeting  June 11, 2024  Present: Mayor Jones, Vice-Mayor Fite, Commissioner Durastanti, City Manager Durrance, Chief Scheel, Attorney Buhr,  Finance Manager/Interim City Clerk Gordillo and members of the audience.  Absent:  1. Call to order- The meeting was called to order by Mayor) Jones. 2. Prayer-1 Thej prayer was given by Commissioner Durastanti  3. Flag Salute Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes B. Accounts Payable Financials D. Payroll  1) Regular Meeting Minutes 5/14/2024  E. - Police Department Statistics Report V Water/Wastewater Report G. Public Works Reports  Mayor Jones asked for a motion to consent agenda. Commissioner Durastanti made a motion and seconded by  Vice Mayor Fite. Moved to roll call vote and motion was carried.  5. Old Business None 6. New Business  A. FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION DAY  Tim Staton 800N Cleveland Ftl Meade Florida affiliated with 102.1The Outlaw WAUC and community partner with just trying to get the first responders recognized on behalf of myself I have a little organization called KOPS Keepers of the Peace Supporter. This is the fifth annual First Responder Appreciation Day that we have  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola    Mn  CITYOF  BOWLING GREEN  been putting on since 2020. This is set August 2nd and what we doi is at ACE Hardware store we basically take over the front of the store wel have al live remote and wel have the representatives from both the county and the cityi is there such as the fire chief the police chief the sheriff and multiple responding vehicles. Usually the K-9 is out there, and wej just havea community event. Everyonei is invited, there's free food, free activities for kids. The sheriff's department demonstrates somel K-9 activity. It starts at 10:00 and ends around 1. It's all on video and broadcast live through both stations. What we: ask is to proclaim that daya as thel First Responders Day. The end goal is to have all city and county to proclaim that day. Everyone is invited to come out and join. Vice Mayor Fite asked that he reach out to John to get members of the department's names. Thej proclamation was Whereas Individuals, both career and volunteer, from police, fire, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and other organizations in the public safety sector. Come together, as First Responders to aid the public Whereas First Responders risk their owns safety and personal property in the execution of their duties to protel Whereas First Responders are the line of defense for the public against all threats, both domestic and foreign; Whereas First Responders stand ready to come to aid of the citizens of Bowling Green, Wauchula, Zolfo Whereas First Responders are a vital part of our communities, standing ready to deal emergencies, and Now, Therefore, The City Commission, of the City of Bowling Green, Hardee County, Florida, do hereby proclaim Friday, August 2, 2024, as First Responders Appreciation Day, Icommand this observance to all our  read by Attorney Buhr.  in the event of an emergency: and the publice every day; and  and  Springs, and Hardee County 241 hours a day; and  volunteering in our schools and community organizations.  citizens.  In witness whereof, IH have hereunto set my hands this 11th day of June 2024.  Mayor. Jones stated that we can accept this proclamation to our first responders and appreciate them on August 2nd, beginning in 2024. Motion madel by Commissioner Lunn and seconded by Vice Mayor Fite. No questions from the commission or the public. Moved to roll call vote and motion carried.  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola    BMNO EEN  CITYOF  BOWLING GREEN  B. WESLEY MERCER- WATER BILL  Wesley Mercer representing the Immanuel Baptist Church lives on Broward Street stated that his problem is that they are not getting the water bill. We got the month of May. We didn't get one. Icame up here and we were. late. So, they charged a $50 fee. Of course, they gave that back to us. Because we didn't get al bill but it's, but we can't figure out how to pay this thing. We've tried paying in advance leaving it up here, but it runs through the money in not time at all when wej just leave money in the account. We've got somebody calling up here to find out what the bill is." They said they took care ofi it. Well, June came: around on June the 6th. We still ain't got a water bill for) June. We called up and paid it, they said wel have credit, but y'all need to do something because we're not getting the bill but y'all charge a $50 fees. You either need to let people go the second month and during that first month send another statement out to somebody or we're on the computer. Mayor) Jones asked ifiti is a matter oft thej post office not delivering your bill. Mr. Mercer responded that's who y'all blame it on.Idon't! know we don't get itIknow that. City Manager Durrance: said we did address with him when he came and talked the other day. We're going to e-mail as well to ensure he gets thel bill. Thisi is the first month that I'vel heard ofi it. Mr. Mercer responded that iti is becausey y'all change people back there like paperwork. Every time you turn around there is somebody new: in there and it's always the new people and they always fire the youngest girli instead of the oldest. This thing's been going on forl Iknow at least six ore eight months we'll get to bill sometimes they just turn the water off. You used to put cards on the thing saying thel bill was going to turn it off but y'all quit that. We don't, well, we don't live there except by church on Sunday, sO we got there on Sunday and the waters off. Mayor Jones said Well,lunderstand, sir I mean, if it's been going on 6-81 months, someone probably should have: said something sooner. No, I'm saying as you as you're presenting tonight versus, Ir mean if the city manager, this is her first-time hearing about it then it's our first-time hearing about it you know you, you've gone through the cycle. Mr. Mercer said sincel complained, there's been a new city manager. There's been new people back there. Mayor) Jones stated that she's been here 18 months. Mr. Mercer mentioned it happened before that I'vel been up here more than once.I probably came up a couple of times about it. Vice Mayor Fite said they were here couple of years ago, same scenario. Mayor) Jones said this and I'm not trying to minimize so this is my first-time hearing ofi it, solmean, wer need to find out where's thel break int the system is. Mr. Mercer said that well, my biggest problem is you need to takei it instead of having it mailed out on the 1st by the 15th of, sO you're late by the 20th we turn it off. You need to give an extra month go 2 months. So that way you haveg got time tos send out another notice if people aint paid. Mayor Jones responded no; you couldn't do that. Attorney Buhr responded that there's no utilities out there that would give that much time. Vice Mayor Fite asked how far away are we from being able to electronic bill people? Interim City Clerk responded well, it's only a matter of paying for the: software system. As we had said, we had several problems with customers where the post office, once those 9001 bill cards have left the city, it's not ani issue regarding we need to mail it out. It's thej post office, sometimes we get them back and their good addresses and they'll takei it tol Ms. Deea and telll her you know what's going on. Sometimes they were as one month they would come in or leaving the post office late. They got to go to Lakeland and come right back. Now we did the Robo calls which we explained to him. It's got his wife or somebody's cell phone number, soi if that's integrated because wel had to, we had to build up the cost with the  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola    Mo AEY  CITYOF  BOWLING GREEN  blue letters telling them they need to call the 15th you know, if we cut off after the 20th or Robo calls. So, it's paper or text. Nowadays they get text messages as a reminder. Ih haven't paid my! bill. The 15th has never changed in the 11 years that I'vel been here. So, It tell them my concern. If youl haven't received it by the first give us a call, Iknow you shouldn't, but if you know it's the 15th apparently it got lost in the mail, we can't control thej post office, unfortunately, we've tried emails, it was misspelled, but hopefully you goti it the second time. Mr. Mercer responded well, she used the excuse that it was misspelled, but when you had a water shortage, and you had the water bowl notice we got the e-mail. So, the e-mail excuses at the wrong account thati is wrong forget what she said, but I mean. City Clerk Gordillo said we've corrected it. Mr. Mercer said she was supposed to call down to our town because she had some questions about thel bill. Never got back with her you're too busy, I guess, and the woman called up here to find out, they said had to calll her back when and that was Monday, on thes second, the third when she did it and then, and nobody called her back and this is what the 11thand they still haven't called her back. Mayor) Jones asked so, do you know, do you know your amount? Mr. Mercer responded he has credit because they took away the $50. So, when) I first came up here and started all this. We don'tt turn churches offi is what I was told because of half a couple times. and they used tol like they used to leave the card on there we come down and payi it. Now they don't leaveal card." They don't do anything. You just come: in and if the card comes don'ti it's turned off.I IfIdon'tg get a bill, why would I why wouldIhave to call somebody to tell them, hey, what's my bill? I don't want to do that to anybody any account I got I don't want to do that; they send thel bill. Mayor Jones said Well, one thing sir, since we'rel having this issue ift the bills leave the city and go to the post office, and they never makei it to you. There'sa a disconnect somewhere. The service, we don't know that you never received it unless you call and say you didn't receive it. I'mi not minimizing what you're saying, sO we're just trying to come toas solution here, but that's just like if you order something from Amazon and it doesn't come and then it doesn'tcome then you're going to call somebody to find out where your package. OK, sO we do make calls. Things do get lost. It's life. It! happens. Mr. Mercer mentioned that our problem is we don't! have a business meeting till the 3rd or 4th. Mayor. Jones said Iunderstand, however, a different than the Amazon example. Wel know that that water bill is due every month on the 15th. Someone in the organization of the church knows that that bill is due. So regardless of where it got messed up at, someone has tol be responsible enough to find out how much thel bill is and pay fori it. Discussion continued regarding thei issues of receiving the bills. City Manager Durrance asked for clarification if! businesses and churches are tol bes shut off. Is it different from family home we cut them off when they aren't paid. Attorney Buhr said that youl have to treat everybody thes same and there is only one type of account that you can'tb be turned off automatically and that's an apartment complex that is paid under master meter and the owner doesn't pay the master meter. You shut it off, you shut off all thei innocent people. The law provides that you can shut it off, but you still give them notice. Churches and schools and everything else you gott to treat them the same. Vice Mayor Fite mentioned that he receives his bill sometimes on the 10th or 12th. He lives close to the city hall. Mayor Jones mentioned that hel had to make calls about issues withl his mail." That maybe everyone needs to make a call and go up the ladder regarding thei issues with the mail. Mr. Mercer said Well, this isn't on your list, but Ig got one question and don't expect an answer. All this county money the county gets from the phosphate mine. Digging or other it seems likei itl  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola    MR Y  CITYOF  BOWLING GREEN  all goes to Wauchula, and they spend it all down there in Wauchula. Ican't think of anything since IDA boards been in business, came tol Bowling Green or Zolfo as far as that money. Why aren'ty'all out there knocking on their doors to make them give you all some oft that money. It's supposed tol be for the whole county, not just for Wauchula. Idon't expect the answer, but you know what I'm saying? Id don't know if y'all just don't want to pushi it. Vice Mayor Fite said ImeanIc can answer al little that we have gotten some money, but not like aj proportion but yeah, we do ask. Mr. Mercer said I mean, yeah, but it should bes split evenly whenever it comes in every year, they should spliti itl between Wauchula Bowling Green and Zolfo. Same equal amount, not go to decide thel board it's run by the county, and they give ita all to whoeverImean. Because you can look at Bowling Green Ir remember when it use tol be al big! booming town used tol havea truck store bank movie theater eventually it willl be no Bowling Green ify you know, somebody don'ts start pushing businesses this way and Wauchula is not going to doi it and the county is not going to doi it. Mayor Jones thanked him and said that we were: moving forward ifl hel had any more questions he could ask after. Recreations Chiquita Robinson 4921 Epps Avenue we got our event coming up next week we got two on Monday. The Public mobile library willl be at the park at Pyatt Park here from 11:00 to 12:00 for the kids. They're going to do somel kind of art and then they are going to get al book and then lunch is served and on June the 20th, that Thursday. We got Cops and Kids at the Community Center from 5:30 to 6:30, and we willl bes showinga movie chief and probably a couple more oft the officers be talking about safety to the children and we, got some little activity going to be going on with them. So that is it for this month we got stuff on the making I'm trying to work on getting food trucks brought back in by the second week in July, so that isi it for recreation for right now. City Manager Durrance mine is short and sweet. We've been working on getting ready to start budget workshops. We've been meeting with departments so that we can start workshops early this time. So, Iwould like tos set up the first workshop, when y'all are available. To do our first one public works isi ready to do theirs. We are open to what y'all are available. Vice Mayor Fite mentioned thati it's tool late to advertise it this week, sO couldn'tadvertise before next week and then we need what, 10 days from the advertisement? The City Manager mentioned that we can't approve anything. It's just a workshop for ideas future. Attorney Buhr it's up to you, but you know, that's why I recommend youj just have a special meeting instead of a workshop if something comes up that you want to vote on? You can always vote oni it. Ifit's concerned about the rules of procedure, you could always waive that by a2 2/3 vote like in the meeting and you can treat itj just like a workshop but that's up to you. Vice Mayor Fite made the motion to use, July the 8th as a budget workshop slash meeting. Commissioner Arreola seconded July 8th at 6:00. Mayor) Jones stated that it has been moved and properly second. No questions from the commission, no questions We were waiting around on purchasing a tractor because we thought that we would maybe get a USDA grant Florida Rural Water was working on that trying tol help us get the USDA grant they let usl know that the funds were gone for that. We'reg going to move: forward with purchasing the tractor that we budgeted for. Webudgeted more  7. Recreation  8. City Manager  from the public. Moved for roll call vote all in favor motion carried.  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola    Mo RTY  CITYOF  BOWLING GREEN  than what the tractor is going to cost us. They need some trucks we so were looking at getting a couple of used trucks. We have four that are sharing two trucks. We are looking at using the remainder of that money to do that. Vice Mayor Fitea asked money coming from where? City Manager Durrance responded that wel budgeted moret than what the tractor cost. Commissioner Arreola asked how many vehicles would put in our fleet. City Manager Durrancee explained that 2are going out fors sales sot they wouldj just ber replacing them. Wearenot with thee enterprise The annual conference for Hollywood is coming up on August 15th through the 17h,. Mr. Francisco would like to attend since hel has never been, and this willl bel his first time. The feei is very high this year for this onej just need to decide how many we need to: send. Discussion continued about attendees and registration. Vice Mayor Fite made ar motion that himself, Mayor Jones, Commissioner Arreola and City Manager Durrance attend. Commissioner Lunn seconded the motion. No question from the commission or the public. Moved to roll call vote motion carried. Bids for thel land the 34 acres we got 1b bid. For the 9a acres on Lake Branch, weg got 2b bids! back fori it. Fort the cemetery fencing and entryway we got 1 bid back for it. For the 34 acres we: were offered 300,000. For the 9 acres it was one for 50: and one for 70. With that they are going tol build they are going tol build 9 family homes in the front and then build additional and its over several years phases that they broke it down. They are going to phase out on hof many homes, but they offered 300,000. The development plan is for 8 single family homes in front and then in the very back they would like 8 duplexes and then later and that's for community housing like options of diverse families affordable housing with the duplexes. Due to the power line, they can only do sO many. Vice Mayor Fite asked who the bidder was. City Manager Durrance responded that the bidder is Sebastian Garcia, they are from Wimauma. Thebidder on the 9 acres Anita Aviles from Gainesville her bid is for 70 wanting tol buildaf family home possible 2 for immediate family.Saull Delgadol bid 50 and wants tol build H2A housing. Discussion continued about the bids on the land. Commissioner Arreola asked if we could break some of that land office for possible use ofa cemetery if it fills up. City Manager said that it was bidded out for the entire 34 acres. Discussion regarding the bids continued. Commissioner Arreola made a motion to selll both properties. Mayor Jones seconded the motion. He said we: need tol know what the: zone: is, and wel know that thel bid saysa certain development, but the zoningi is going to tell whether that's accurate or not and ifiti is not zoned accurately. City Manager Durrance mentioned he could do like others! have done and work withl Ms. Jennifer in zoning ifi it's that back acreage he can bringi it to y'all, and all can approvei it or don'tapprovel but zoning canl bec changed. Discussion: about zoning continued. Vice Mayor Fite said I think we can't make an informed decision because we don't have the facts and Gerald has not even reviewed the bid to: see what the contingency they've put in there. City Manager Durrance asked that they explain that tol her cause her understanding was that they are: supposed tol be opened prior to the meeting at thet time of cut off nothing has ever: said that we need to send it to Gerald to review prior to that's why Gerald has not reviewed it. Vice Mayor Fite responded that he's got things that he's wanting to do in there that we don't know that is technically legal or agreeable to our zoning sO he should look at to see if it is something that we can accept. Discussion continued about zoning. Mayor Jones asked if there were any more questions from the public or the commission. Moved to roll call vote motion failed 3/2. City Manager Durrancel had nothinge else. Mayor Jones asked ifthey ever found out any information on feeding Tampa Bay. If an email was ever received the dates or the timer that they were going tol have it set up. Attorney Buhr had a question about how the city came about having the city  any longer if we get anything wel have to buy it out right. That would be 7 pickups total.  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola    PM EEN  CITYOF  BOWLING GREEN  attorney removed from the agenda. Did the commission vote on that at any time as well as the rest of the commission. Just curious why that is it's been on the agenda for as long: asIcan remember. Interim City Clerk said  could have omitted and renumbered when we went to thes second page.  9. City Attorney  Attorney Buhr stated that Form 6i is out now, and Form 1i is back. If you have already filed form 6t then it's ok. You'll have to file Form 1. If you haven't filed Form 6 then the ethics commission says that they are putting together quickly thej program to get it fixed SO, itll allow you to file Form 1. That's wherei it stands today. Ij just got the word yesterday afternoon. Hopefully no one has filled out Form 61 but if you haven't when you go on you should find Form 1. If you haven't check with the ethics commission about when they're going to doi it. If they wait too long, The flagi it's a wonderful placef fori it cause there's so much space there. Its should actually be on the right side of the speaking office speaker. I think we should treat the American flag properly ifIam right check it. It came up at the Zolfo Springs meeting as well. The City Manager mentioned why those names weret taken offt the mayor opens the floor to each one before its closed and we were, going individually and half of y'all werel having nothing to put out there, sO wel left it for him to address it. Cause he was opening the floor before he closed the meeting every night. Attorney Buhr said he follows the agenda pretty strictly so he may not remember to call each one of thej people but either way ift the commission wants to remove me from the agenda that's fine. I think you should have a choice in doing that. City Manager Durrance responded that she thought the agenda was mine. Attorney Buhr said no the agenda is not yours its there's. City Manager Durrance asked if they needed to be calling us telling us what they want on the agenda. Hei responded yea they can do that. It doesn't mean that you can basically change the sitting and say you're going to sit here, and you're going to sit there and we'r re going to tell you what's going tol be on the agenda and how it's going tol bey presented and: SO on. It's never been the city manager's purview to do that.I don't understand why, you'red doingt thatother than thef fact that Iami nott tellingy you what you want tol hear. City Manager Durrance replied that she was told that the: agenda was mine and that I make the agenda up for the meeting every month when we do these so therefore when he was opening the floor up, we tooki it down." Thea attorney said what's on the agenda not the agenda format is there's not yours. Just like the consent agenda we. have to vote on it. She asked if there is a format that they have. Attorney Buhr responded in the format ever sincel can remember that had the city attorney on it. I don't know what you want to remove it. can see the agitation associated with this and Idon'ty why it is. City Manager Durrance responded that there is no agitation. Iam trying to figure out when) I started Adam said it was my agenda that I have to put on there what we talk about and what we discuss in the meeting, and I have never had a City Commissioner call and say hey put this on the agenda. Attorney Buhr said that they have a right to do that. The titles are their purview, and you can put stuff within there that you want to speak about that's not a problem but then they can come and say we don't want to speak of that tonight because Mayor) Jones asked ift the commercial contract was fori informational purposes only. City Manager Durrance: replied that it was for the land across the street, but we no longer have the money to purchase that now. Vice Mayor Fite mentioned that we the CRA money. She replied that wel haven't ever finished our budget on that. Vice Mayor Fite  it's going to extend the deadline. It's due by the 30th of] June.  it's their agenda.  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco Arreola    McE ASN  CITYOF  BOWLING GREEN  said and were not meeting tonight on it. That would be aj proper use of the money. Am Icorrect to acquire land to rebuild the downtown. Attorney Buhr said it sounds ok to him. Commissioner Lunn asked why we didn't goi into the next step about thel land we: are going to sell. He asked if that is going to move forward so it's still on the plate. Vice Mayor Fite made the motion to put it back on the agenda for our next scheduled meeting to revisit. Commissioner Durastanti seconded the motion. Mayor Jones said it's been moved and properly second. Questing from the public Wesley Mercer Broward Street asked his question is the guy that's buying the land all this thing with the zoning and everything that's his problem if y'all sell the land as is he does the zoning changing not y'all. He comes tos see y'allt to doi it. Hel handles that. Attorney Buhr responded that if the zoningi is more liberal than what you want to do with it, hel has the right to do that. If you don't putar restriction on it, that's why you have tol hold itl long enough to figure that out. I will get with Jeff and talk to him about and at the same time due a review.  Discussion continues. Moved to roll call vote motion carried.  10. Public None 11. Police Chief  Police Chief) John Scheel, a new hire, is currently in training. The position has been open since February, sO it has taken that long to find somebody. He has moved and is renting in Polk. He also mentioned that they don't have any new cars. Vice Mayor Fite: said that there looking better there closer. Mayor Jones mentioned that he observed Officer Smith had to deal with a domestic call and he was very professional, and he was pretty much by himself. He handled that very professionally and handled that very well tol be by himself. Hei needs tol be commended. Mayor. Jones read the following proclamation in honor of Municipal Clerks week May 5-11,2024  12. City Clerk  Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital park of local government exists throughout  the world, and  Whereas the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants, and  Whereas the Office of thel Municipal Clerk provides thej professional link between the citizens, thel local government Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal Whereas thel Municipal Clerk serves as thei information center on functions of local government and community.  bodies and agencies of government: at other levels and  service to all.  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi. Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliff Lunn, Francisco. Arreola    BMING EN  CITYOF  BOWLING GREEN  Whereas Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meeting of Whereas it is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Municipal Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, I, N'Kosi Jones, Mayor of the City of Bowling Green, Florida, do recognize the week of May 5-11,2024, as Municipal Clerks week, and Ifurther extend appreciation to our Municipal Clerk, Virginia Gordillo, and to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities  their state, provincial county and international professional organizations.  they represent.  Dated this 11th day of June 2024  Vice Mayor Fite made the motion seconded by Commissioner. Arreola. Mayor Jones stated that is has been moved and properly second. Moved to roll call vote all in favor motion carried. He thanked everyone for their service. Vicel Mayor FIte asked aboutinsurance: coverage on our building duet tohurricane season coming up. Commissioner Dawn Code Enforcement wanted to share that they did have their first Special Magistrate hearing this morning. Chiquita Robinson asked if there is, anyway, we can inform the residents that we no longer provide junk pick up anymore. City Manager mentioned that we did send outa a message. Also, Public Worksi is putting out notices giving City Manager mentioned that discussion fort thel bid fort thec cemetery fencing and entryway. Only1 1b bid wasi received from Kinbro for $62,356.69 and thati is less than what was budgeted. The commission asked to: see the design of the entryway and fence and was table tilli it was reviewed. Vice Mayor Fite made a motion to postpone till they see the design and seconded by Commissioner Lunn. Moved and properly second no questing from the public. Moved to  Lunn and Commissioner Arreola thanked all the staff for their hard work.  Brought 3 cases to them. The first hearing went well. them 10 days then Code Enforcement will: stepi in.  roll call vote all in favor motion carried. Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting.  N'Kosi Jones, Mayor  Virginia Gordillo, City Clerk  COMMISSIONERS: N'Kosi Jones, Mayor, Sam Fite, Vice Mayor, David Durastanti, Cliffl Lunn, Francisco Arreola