SNEADS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October11,2022  The Town Council of the Town of Sneads, Florida, meti in a regular session at the Sneads Town Hall on  Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 6:00p.m.  Mike Weeks called the meeting to order with the following present: Mike Weeks, George Alexander, Angela Locke and Anthony Money; Council Members Daniel Cox, Attorney Lee Garner, Town Manager Mike Miller, Police Chief Sherri Griffin, City Clerk and the following were absent:  Donovan Weeks, Councilman Danielle Guy, Deputy Clerk All stood for pledge of Allegiance.  Tony Money made a motion to approve the September minutes as presented. Angela Locke seconded. Sherri Griffin, City Clerk presented Financial Statements and Budget Review Summary. (See Attached) George Alexander made a motion to accept as presented. Tony Money seconded. All voted aye. Tony Money made a motion to pay approved bills. George Alexander seconded. All voted aye. Next was a special presentation by Scott Dudley, Director of Field Advocacy and Federal Affairs, Florida League of Cities, Inc. Mr. Dudley was introduced and thanked the council for the opportunity to make a special presentation to Council President Mike Weeks for serving twenty (20) years as an elected official with the Town of Sneads. He read a citation that had been approved by the Board of Directors of FLC, Inc, made the presentation and thanked Council President Weeks for his long tenure of service to the Town. He also gave a brief overview of what FLC, Inc. does for member cities/towns, of which Sneads is amember, and invited all the members oft the council to geti involved with the activities made available The first action/discussion item was changing the meeting date for November 2022 meeting from November 8th to November 15th due to election being conducted in council chambers. A motion was made by Councilman Money, seconded by Councilman Alexander. All voted aye. Next were action/discussion items to be presented to the council. First was a short presentation Mr. Shilpan Dalal who wants to open a liquor store in the old Pappy Tom's Restaurant on River Road. by He  All voted aye.  by FLC.    Regular Meeting October11, 2022 Page 2  responded to several questions from council and stated he would follow all rules and regulations required by the State, County and Town. After some discussion, Town Attorneyi informed council that there was no requirement for a vote as the location met all requirements of law. Following discussion item was conceptual approval of property for commercial purposes on land recently purchased by Mr. Vernon Linton, across from Piggly Wiggly on Hwy 90. The first several commercial establishments TBD on the portion of the property east of the old gas phase building. His be proposal for Phase 2 will come back to council to ensure all requirements are met for a bed and breakfast business on the western section of the property. Town Attorney informed council that no action was required by council as the proposal and property for Phase 1 met all requirements of the Last discussion item was request from Mr. Jason Loper to utilize the old gas building on Vernon Linton to open a gun sales business and transfer his current license from his residence property to that location. He: stated he was aware oft the requirements oft the ATF, FDLE and local governments and he would comply with each to ensure a properly run operation. All security requirements would be followed. After some discussion, Mr. Loper was advised to obtain a Development Order from the town.  will  town for commercial construction.  of Mr.  No vote was required by council as this meets all guidelines oft the town.  Resolution #22-10 entitled:  A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SNEADS, FLORIDA; AMENDING RESOLUTION #21-11 ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 ADOPTING, A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FOR THE TOWN OF SNEADS BYI INCREASING THE AMOUNT BUDGETED TO THE WATER AND: SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00, SUCH INCREASE SHALL BE FUNDED BY ARPAI FUNDS AND EXCESS FUNDS IN THE WATER AND  SEWER FUND. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  was presented and read. Angela Locke made a motion to accept as presented and read.  Money Tony  seconded.  All voted aye.  Town Manager Garner stated he had been requested to prepare al Proclamation for St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church who will be celebrating its' Sesquicentennial" in November 2022. He wanted to let the community know of this momentous occasion sO that the Town of Sneads can help the Church celebrate RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT: Wendi Lewis, President of the committee reported that soccer was in its last week of play, with final championship games being played this Thursday night between Grand Ridge and Sneads. She also stated that registration was underway of flag football with registration ending on October 14th. Play willl begin in November. Council again thanked her and the committee for TOWN MANAGER REPORT: Town Manager Garner went over several items, mostly already commented on above, from his written report to council. Additional items discussed were his recent presentation to  this event.  all the great things they are doing on behalf of the children of the community.    Regular Meeting October: 11, 2022 Page 3  Florida League of Cities, Inc. Policy Committee regarding changes deemed necessary with the rules of FRS concerning retirement policies for elected officials from other FRS covered positions; NWFLC annual holiday dinneri in Defuniak Springs on Thursday, December 15th. All council members are invited to attend at no cost and Mr. Garner will coordinate to see who can attend; Reminded everyone about Trick or Treating on Monday, October 31st from 5-8 PM; announced receipt of interlocal agreement from Jackson County for fire protection services; stated recent minor permit revision from Florida Department of Environmental Protection requiring any future spillage reports to be: submitted electronically; stated: surveys are underway for property under consideration for purchase the recreation programs at signup; stated the town has been approved for donation of surplus property from the federal government through its surplus property policy; and reminded all council members he  discussed  by town;  new requirement for parents/guardians to sign release of liability for minor participants in our  would be on vacation all of next week. TOWN ATTORNEY: No report  COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER Locke asked status on displaying fall flagsi in the town. She was informed Maintenance Crews were working on assembly and his desire was to have them alll hung before the end of October, with Christmas flags beingi installed after Thanksgiving. Council President Weeks stated the next time we have the agreement from FDOT coming upi for renewal, we need to look at asking for additional funding for upkeep of Hwy 90. He was informed it was just renewed buti the reason for the current amount, was the possibility ofg getting inmates again in the future to assist with  this project. stores  CITIZEN COMMENTS: Pastor Tim Hamblen made a comment that he thought we had  enough liquor  and alcoholic availability in thei town.  Rev. Mike Von Keyserling, FUMC stated he would like to have children assist with citywide cleanup and would be willing to work with the Town on this. Town Manager to coordinate on this. Mr. Willie Baxley, 8018 Dennis Street asked whyi it seemed like all the town trucks went to Sneads Park each workday, early int the morning. Town Manager to investigate this matter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM.  Respectfully: Submitted,  APPROVED:  Sherri  SL  B. Griffin, City Clerk  MIKE WEEKS, COUNCIL PRESIDENT    Regular Meeting OCTOBER,11,2022  Budget Summary  GENERAL FUND  EPTEMBER-Revenues for the year are over budgeted amount.  Expenditures are below budgeted amount. No BudgetA Amendment will be needed. SEPTEMBER- Gas Tax County and Local Option Gas Tax revenues should come in at budgeted amount. Revenues for August and September have not been received and posted as of Expenditures are below budgeted amount. No Budget Amendment willl be needed.  GASTAX meeting date.. SOLID WASTE  SEPTEMBER-Oambage revenues are above budgeted amount. once September Amnesty Roll Off Dumpsters are billed to the Town.  Expenditures are below budgeted amount. Will know more: ini reference to BudgetAmendment  WATER & SEWER  SEPTEMBER-Total Revenues are in line with budgeted amount.  Expenditures are above budgeted amount. Budget Amendment will be needed for this account.  RECREATION FUND  AUGUST-Sign up fees are 24.97% above budgeted amount. No expenditures in August. SEPTEMBER - Sign up fees are above budgeted amount. Expenditures are below. Large  amount budgeted for hurricane repairs was not used.    RESOLUTION #22-10  Al RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SNEADS, FLORIDA; AMENDING RESOLUTION #21-11 ADOPTED BYT THE TOWN COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 ADOPTING Al BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FOR THE TOWN OF SNEADS BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT BUDGETED TO WATER AND: SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00, SUCH INCREASE SHALL BE FUNDED BY THE ARPA FUNDS AND EXCESS FUNDS IN THE WATER. AND SEWER FUND. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town Council oft the Town of Sneads has heretofore, September 29, 2021 adopted Resolution #21-11 adopting al budget for the Town of Sneads, including the Water and Sewer Fund for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and appropriating the same funds to various uses and  purposes: and  WHEREAS, the Town Council has found and determined that is it necessary and int the best interest oft the Town to amend such prior Resolution so as to increase the authorized expenditures for WHEREAS, the Town Council has further found that such increases in expenditures can properly and adequately be funded from ARPA funds and excess funds in the water and sewer fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF  repairs and maintenance and hurricane repairs in the Water and Sewer Fund.  FLORIDA  SNEADS,  as follows:  SECTION 1. The provisions of Resolution #21-11 heretofore enacted by the Town Council on September  29, 2021, be amended sO as to provide as follows:  A. The budgeted expenditures for repairsa and maintenance and hurricane repairs in the Water  and Sewer Fund be increased by $225,000.00.  SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED. AND ADOPTED by the Town Council oft the Town of Sneads, Florida, thislre day of October,  2022.  APPROVED:  ATTEST:  MIKE WEEKS, mleol President, Town Council  Sofe SHERRI GRIFFIN Town Clerk    Town of Sneads PO Drawer 159 Sneads, Florida 32460  PH (850)593-6636 Fax (850)593-5079 Email: Sneadsmgro@sneadsfi.com  October 8, 2022  MEMOTO: Council President and Council Members SUBJECT: Manager's Report to Council - October 2022  1. Due to the general election on November gth, council chambers will not be available. Suggest we chance regular November council to 6 PM, Tuesday, November 15th. 2. Please see attached correspondence from Mr. Shilpan Dalal requesting authorization to open a liquor store in the old Pappy Toms location on River Road/Hwy 90. He has an option to purchase and did not want to purchase until he was sure it could be used as requested. We have researched distance and it is not in violation ofany of  our ordinances.  3. Ihave attached a copy of proposed conceptual plan from Mr. Vernon Linton regarding property he has purchased on Hwy 90 across from Piggly Wiggly. It will be constructed in two phases, and he has been advised that all building and utility ordinance requirements must be complied with. Phase one will be on the east side of  the property with commercial entities.  4. Ihad a call from Mr. Jason Loper who has an ATF license to sell guns from his residence about being able to transfer to the old gas building on property described in three above. Iinformed he would have to comply with all ATF and State Firearms requirements regarding this request and ifthat were complied with, there should be no problem with approval ofl his request. Ireceived his written request on 10-10-22  and it is attached.  5. Remember Trick or Treating is on Monday, October 31st from 5 to 81 PM. 6. We will be starting Flag Football next month and registration has begun. Again, I want to thank the Recreation Coordinating Committee for the continued outstanding  job they are doing to support the Town recreation programs.    7. Ihave received a request from St. Peter Missionary Church for a Proclamation the Town recognizing their sesquicentennial Anniversary in November 2022 from have prepared one for the Council President to sign and I will present to and I  Church on November 27th during their celebration servicé.  it the  8. Playground equipment for Sneads Park is due to arrive early next week  install it as time permits.  and we will  9. Please remember I will be on vacation next week in Denver, we had for last Christmas, but COVID caused  using my tickets that  us to have to cancel then.  h ELMONL. GARNER TOWN MANAGER  CC: Town Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Town Attorney    neadmgresneadsflicom  From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  neadsmgresneadsl.com Tuesday, September 27, 2022 8:05A AM Shilpan Dalal" 'Sherri Griffin'; dhcox@gtcom.net Receipt of Request for Liquor Store  This email is confirmation that the Town of Sneads has received you letter dated September 26, 2022 requesting Town Council to grant approval for you to open al liquor store at the former Pappy Tom's Location on River Road. This item will be on the agenda for council to consider on October 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM fory your information.  Thank you for your submittal.  Lee Garner, Town Manager, Sneads, Florida neadsmgresneadsl.com    SHILPAN DALAL  5095 ANDREW JACKSON TRAIL MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32446  September 26, 2022 TO: Town of Sneads Council  SUBJECT: Request for Approval of Liquor Store  lam in the process of closing on property located at 2023 River Road, Sneads, Florida, formerly Pappy Tom's Pizza, parcel number 28-4N-07- lam requesting authorization from the Town of Sneads for permission to open a liquor store at that location, with the understanding thatl must obtain all local and state permits and licenses required for such an operation. Ihave many years of experience in this business and have no  0000-1660-0010.  violations of any state or local law.  Thank you SO much for your consideration of this request.  Sincerely,  80o. SHILPAN DALAL    qPublic.net Jackson County, FL  Owner Information Primary Owner Castaway Cayl LLC 3017 ThelmaDr# #501 Casper, WY8 82609 Parcel Summary ParcelID Location Address Brief PropertyU Use REST/CAFE/002100) Code Sec/Twp/Rng 28-4N-7 Tax District Sneads( (District 12) Millage! Rate 14.9663 Acreage Homestead N ViewN Map Land Information Code 001000 Residential Buildings Building1 Type Total Area HeatedA Area Exterior Walls CONCBLOCK:. Roof Cover Interior Walls PLASTER;. Frame Type Floor Cover Heat Air Conditioning CENTRAL Bathrooms Bedrooms Stories Actualy Year Built 1956 Effective) Year Built 1981 ExtraF Features Code Description 0370 PAVING/ASP Sales N N N N N  28-4N-07-0000- 1660-0010 2023RIVERRD Sneads 32460 OR1 1257P8450R1 1523P682  OR2 268P1 130COMM/ ATII INTERSNSIDE USH HWY 90& WS SIDE BUTLERE ROAD, RUNNALONGI BUTLERE ROAD27FT TOBEGIN, RUNNALONGBUTLER  TaxD Description" ROAD: 100FT.W1 120FT,S1 100FT,E120FT TOPOR. INN1/20FE E1/20F SW1/40FS SE1/40 OR5 546P2080R 229P693DB 340P3850R872P77I72  *Thel Description: abovei isr not tob bei usedonlegal documents,  0.275  Landu Use COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT 2,174 2,051 METAL;. MASONRY CER/CIYTLCARPET AIRDUCTED 0 0 1  NumberofUnits 100.00  Unit7 Type FF  Frontage 100  Depth 120  Number ofltems 1  Lengthx WidthxHeight 119x37x0  Units Unit" Type 4,403 SF  Effective) Year Built 2009 Grantee CASTAWAYCAYLLC TOMMYHARRELSON  Multi Parcel Sale! Date Sale Price Instrument Book Page Qualification Vacant/lmproved 02/14/2017 $100 TX 1523 682 Unqualifedu) Improved 12/07/2009 $100 QC 1257 845 Unqualified(U) Improved 07/19/2002 $35,000 WD 872 779 Qualifed(Q) Improved  Grantor CLERKOFC COURT BETTY JEANJ JOHNS  TOMMYHARRELSON SUEHELENHAFRELSON.  07/19/2002 $100 QC 872 777 Unqualifed(u) Improved JANIE REDWARDS- -WIDOW BETTY JEANJ JOHNS 04/25/1994 $100 QC 546 208 Unqualifed(u) Improved. HUBERTE FRANKE EDWARDSJ JR BETTY JEANJOHNS    Valuation Building Value Extra Features Value LandV Value Land/ Agricultural Value Agricultural (Market)V Value Just (Market) Value Assessedy Value Exempty Value Taxable Value Maximums Save Ourk Homes Portability Sketches  2022Preliminary Values $7,556 $1,101 $20,000 $0 $0 $28,657 $28,657 $0 $28,657 $0  2021 $7,165 $1,101 $20,000 $0 $0 $28,266 $28,266 $0 $28,266 $0  2020 $7,102 $1,101 $20,000 $0 $0 $28,203 $28,203 $0 $28,203 $0  2019 $9,436 $1,101 $20,000 $0 $0 $30,537 $30,537 $0 $30,537 $0  2018 $52,746 $2,202 $20,000 $0 $0 $74,948 $74,948 $74,948 $0 $0  BAS BASE AREA 1344 1956 KTA KITCHNA AVG 255 2003 FOP FOPNF PRCH 60 2007 BAS BASE AREA 282 2007 UST UNF STORGE 63 2007 BAS BASE AREA 170 2003  I  L9  0  15)  391  10 22  &  Cyl  Noc dataa availablefort thef followingmodules: Commercial Buildings:  Nk fiana GIS 30 hpdihe User PrivacyPolicy GDPRPriNacNotize GNIDAAUPSME929242922.50437AM  6R Asionsa  htrnny  Schneider SPATIAL  V  0 )      qPublic.net Jackson County, FL  Overview  E  JOHNSDR  Legend Parcels Roads  CW90  72ft Parcell ID Sec/Twp/Rng 28-4N-7 PropertyAddress 2023RIVERRD District BriefTax Description Date created: 9/26/2022 LastD Datal Uploaded: 926202260437AM DmESSchnaider  CW90  541-0,000.1600010 Sneads 12  Alternate ID 07N42800001660010 Class REST/CAFE/ Acreage 0.275  Owner Address CASTAWAYCAYLLC  3017 THELMADR#501 CASPER,WY82609  OR2APIBPCOWMATHTESN (Note: Not tobeu usedo onlegald documents)    E I 1 7  9 381  U1 &  -  Dr. wwy NEW    6    3 V  040  43  4 0a  Be    October 4, 2022 Lee Garner Sneads Town Manager 2028 Third Avenue P.O. Drawer 159 Sneads, FL3 32460 neadsmgresneadicon (850)593-6636 Dear Mr. Garner  LJason Loper, owner of East. Jackson Arms am requesting the Town of Sneads' approval to relocate my business from 1968 Barannie Lane Sneads, Florida to 8177 Highway 90 Sneads, Florida 32460. lam requesting this request be placed on the agenda for the next council meeting and be presented to the town council fora a vote of approval. Upon the approval from the town, Iwill be able to submit my request to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for their approval for me to relocate East Jackson Arms to 8177 Highway 90 Sneads, Florida 32460 for the purpose of conducting firearm sales.  Sincerely, ZDPt  Jason Loper East. Jackson Arms 1968 Barannie Lane Sneads, FL32460 eastiacksonarms@gmail.com (850)299-1717    PROCLAMATION  AP PROCLAMATION FROM THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SNEADS, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING ST. PETER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH'S SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY ON  NOVEMBER 27, 2022  WHEREAS, St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church was established in Sneads, Florida WHEREAS, the Church moved to a different location four years later where a small wooden structure was constructed by members of the congregation; and WHEREAS, the first Church burned down on or around 1918 by some unknown WHEREAS, the purpose then and now was and is kingdom building in the name of the risen Lord as the Head, with his Word being the Bible, and the Comforter being WHEREAS, its mission is to inspire boys, girls, men and women to first seek the Kingdom of God and his righteousness through worship, proclaiming the Gospel to believers and non-believers, providing Christian education for its members and the WHEREAS, St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church is well known in the community and has made many contributions to the people of this community through participation in special events and providing support to local churches, schools and WHEREAS, one thing the Church values most is love for God, themselves and their FURTHERMORE, WHEREAS, St. Peter remains committed to continue its legacy of faith and service to the community, Town of Sneads, and State of Florida.  in1 1872, under a brush arbor; and  party and was rebuilt by the saints of the Church; and  His Holy Spirit, and its members being Disciples; and  community, and preserving the Church's unique history; and  families; and fellowman; and  NOW THEREFORE IT IS PROCLAIMED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SNEADS, FLORIDA THAT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-TWO, BE DESIGNATED AS "ST. PETER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SESQUICENTENNIAL DAY" IN THE TOWN OF    SNEADS, FLORIDA AND ALL CITIZENS ARE HEREBY URGED TO sO PROCLAIM THE SAME AND WE WISH THE CHURCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN CARRYING OUT THE  MINISTRY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SNEADS, FLORIDA.  SO PROCLAIMED THIS  DAY OF NOVEMBER 2022 BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF  ATTEST:  SHERRI GRIFFIN, TOWN CLERK  MIKE WEEKS, COUNCIL PRESIDENT