TOWN OF BROOKER MAY 14, 2024  REGULARMONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING  Present:  Joe Tolleson, Steve Acree, Linda Bennett, Chris Caldwell, Gene Melvin, Charlene  Thomas, John Maines - Zoom  Community: Terry Thomas Pledge of Allegiance!  Meeting called to order by Gene Melvin, Mayor.  Amotion was made by Steve. Acree to approve the April 9th meeting minutes as presented.  Seconded by Joe Tolleson. Motion passed.  Bids - Tree Removal:  Clerk reported she only received one bid. The bid was from Josh Hall in the amount of $3500.00. A motion was made by) Joe Tolleson to accept the bid in the amount of $3500.00.  Seconded by Steve Acree. Motion passed. Clerk will contact Josh.  Attorney - John Maines: He had nothing to report on at this time.  Gene Melvin questioned him about the Form 6 that the council members have to fill out. Mr. Maines said yes it has to be done before July !s. Town Clerk asked each council member if had received an email from the Ethics on Form 6? Steve Acree and Charlene Thomas has they completed the form. Gene Melvin and Joe Tolleson said they did not receive an email on this. Linda Bennett and Chris Caldwell did receive an email. The Town Clerk will contact the Ethics Committee and ask them to resend an email to Gene Melvin and Joe Tolleson. John did mention that if we were tol have qualifying for a council seat this year that each candidate would need to  fill out a Form 6. Fire Department - Steve Acree: Nothing to report. Town Clerk - Charlene Thomas:  I. Past due water report passed out. Still out $332.23. One meter was locked for no 2. Flushing of Fire Hydrants was done on April 22"d. We received no complaints from 3. Travel trailer has been removed from Castner property that the Town purchased. 4. Idid check with Josh Davis, Swamp Cutters, to see how we read the new meters don't have an internet signal. He said we do not use the internet for meter 5. Memorial crosses will be put up next week. Remember only the ones who have away will be put up this time. Ini November on Veteran's Day all who served crosses passed will  payment. As of this meeting it is still locked.  homeowners.  ifwe reading.  Each meter will have an antenna.  be put up.  1    6. We received al letter from DEP stating that all non-compliance items have been 7. CCR-V working on this letter with Bernard Carter. It has to be mailed out before July ! 8. We received a notification from Bradford County saying that a car with lettering on doors "Debris Tech 336" could be seen on our streets/roads. They are checking pre- 9. Ihave had several ask me about getting the tennis court stripped for pickle ball. Icalled Tennis Unlimited and the cost to strip is $800.00. Icalled three council members and got approval to go ahead and have stripping done. Ity will not affect the tennis court IO. On Sunday April 14tlcame to City Hall. A) young boy was riding a 4-wheeler and another boy was riding ar mini-motor bike. They were turning in our driveway from Tetstone and tearing up the gravel we just had put down. Itried to stop the ask them to not turn in sO fast because oft tearing up the gravel. They would not boys called Bradford County non-emergency number and reported these young boys. stop. sent a deputy out to check into this. The boys came from the house across RR tracks They on right side of road. On Monday morning Ir received a complaint from al homeowner on Bradford Avenue saying she had called B.C.S.O. concerning the 4-wheeler ripping and down her street. She was told by B.C.S.O. that they were allowed to ride on side up streets. Itold her that is not true. lemailed Brad Smith, B.C.S.O. concerning this. He said he would let the patrol division know about this and get them to work towards correcting these kids and their parent's behavior. He said if this continues again to let him know. lam ordering a sign to go on entryway fence saying "No ATV's allowed on II. The toilet at the old city hall isn'tf flushing. Icalled Phillip McDonald plumbing and 12.Iheard from Mary Gavin, Gavin Consulting, LLC. It looks like we might get a grant to replace meters. Igot with the Mayor on this. We had to pick which meter would be using for meter replacement. We received two quotes, $205,244.79 company Fortiline and $231,721.36 Core & Main. The Mayor decided we would use Fortiline. Also, we had to designate an agent for the grant. We stayed with Mary Gavin, Gavin Consulting, LLC. We had to provide a letter stating the Town of Brooker would provide the match of$10,800.00 to relocate 6 meters located on private property. Per the email we received it stated that SRWMD has reviewed our conceptual application and has recommended it fori funding. Funding will come from the FDEP Public Supply Efficiencies grant and the District RIVER grant program. The anticipated date for I3.Ispoke with Clint Adkins, 352-575-7825, on. April 29th concerning the cleaning up and fixing the ballfield so it is usable. They have al lot of volunteers ready to do the work. They will be removing grass from the infield, adding clay and completely fixingi it up. They have a girl's ten and under softball team. (FSA NF extreme) They want to use the field for practices during the week. Idid explain to him that they cannot park inside of our fenced in area during practices or anytime. We rent the community center and need  corrected. toeach homeowner. hurricane season roads.  stripping. It was done on Monday, May 13th.  and I  property."  came out and pumped out the septic tank.  they  we  submitting for approval is June 2024.  2    for the renters to have a place to park. Also, he was told that the field is for anyone and ifsomeone is using the field they do not have precedence over anyone. Icalled John Maines, Attorney, on this. He was concerned about the liability. Ichecked with Tom Conley, Florida League of Cities. He said volunteers are considered employees and can file workers comp claims ifi injured. He said it is okay for donating and volunteering on our field. He suggested we have a sign in/sign our sheet when anyone does any work on the field. Idid get with Clint on this. As for liability if someone Icalled the Mayor and let him know what is going on: at the ballfield. Also, Clint asked if the Town would buy some bases. Idid order them. I received another call from Clint asking if the Town would purchase al load of clay at the cost of $300.00. Amotion was made by Steve Acree to purchase clay. Seconded by Linda Bennett. Motion 14. There is a cost to add Automated Meter Reading to our SOLUS water bill passed. I received a quote in the amount of $3,300.00. We will need a motion and second program. to approve this cost. Once meters are installed then SOLUS will begin changing from manual readings to automated meter readings. Amotion was made by Steve Acree to ahead with this purchase. Seconded by Chris Caldwell. Motion passed.  gets hurt then Florida League of Cities will defend the Town.  go  Accounting Clerk - Charlene Thomas: Water Department =- Gene Melvin: Nothing to Report. Sanitation - Chris Caldwell:  I. Went over Revenues and Expenditures for April 2024.  Town Clerk reported she has received several calls from customers in Manns trailer their, garbage not being picked up on Thursday. She has called Waste Pro several times park about about this. Iwill check this out on Thursday and ifi it is not picked up Iwill be calling Waste Pro again. Road/Streets, Recreation/Parks, Ground Maintenance Mowing-Nothing to Report. I. He mentioned the light on the outside of City Hall is not working. Town Clerk will call 2. He asked about the doors for Community Center. Town Clerk said she would call Vince  Community Center = Gene Melvin:  Prestige. Robinson. Old Business:  I. Linda Bennett was suppose to check with Diane Andrews to see when the would be tearing down the modular building at old city park. Linda sent a text County to Ben Carter at meeting and he said as soon as possible. Also, Linda texted Diane 2. Joe asked about the culvert on Michigan. Gene said he had been in touch with Dodds buti it hasn'tb been done. Gene mentioned that the ditch across from Linda Jason  this.  concerning  3    Robinson needs cleaning and the right away on Pinholster needs cleaning up. He hasn't Gene mentioned that the county cannot clean up the overgrown trees and bushes on Parker Street due to vehicles parked on our right away. Town Clerk was asked to contact Code Enforcement on this. The address is: 11649 Parker Street. 3. The light pole sitting in the middle of Castner property needs to be moved. Gene  seen anyone from County out here.  suggested waiting until the survey is completed.  New Business:  Linda Bennett did mention she was, going on a cruise and would not be at the June meeting. Amotion was made by Steve Acree to pay the bills. Seconded by Chris Caldwell. Motion  passed.  Motion to adjourn by Gene Melvin, Mayor. Time: 7:52p.m. Checks approved: GF-8342-8364, WF-6036-6046 Lenbe.Gnclu (Gene) Melvin, Mayor  Cecil E.  dhin duo Charlene Thomas, Town Clerk  4