Town of Century 7995 N. Century Blvd. Century, Florida 32535  www.TownOrCenturylPlorida.com  (850)256-3208  Council Meeting Agenda 7995 N Century Blvd. September 03, 2024 7:00 p.m.  Confirm Advertisement ofBill List Review/Council Meeting  1. Open Meeting with Prayer 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Public Forum 5. Ministerial Acts  a.  Approval ofl Minutes  September 19, 2023 Budget Workshop February 13, 2024 Special Council Meeting March 20, 2024 Council Meeting May 7, 2024 Bill List Review May 7,2024 Council Meeting September 03, 2024 Bill List Tentative Mileage Rate Tentative Budget  b.  Approval of] Bill List  6. Resolution 1-2024 7. Resolution 2-2024 9. Staff Report 10. Mayor's Report 11.0 Council Comments 12. Public Forum 13. Adjourn  8. Transfer from L OSTI Funds $77,624.751 to pay Sewer Bond  S In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate ini this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk no later than noon the SIFHEARING impaired, please contact TDD DD.Teecommuncatons Device fori the Deaf) at 1-800-955-8771. SIFVOICE impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for assistance. SIfap person decides to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered ats such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and. for that. purpose, he. may. need to ensure that. a 'verbatim. record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal to be based." Minutes of the Town Council meetings can be obtained from the Town Clerk's office, The cost of duplication and/or court reporter will be att the expense oft the requesting party: Minutes are recorded, but are nott transcribed verbatim.  day oft the meeting tor request assistance.    Town Council Budget Workshop Minutes  79951 N. Century Blvd. September 19, 2023 6:00 p.m.  Council Members Present:  Dynette Lewis, President Alicia Johnson Shelisa McCall Abraham Sandra McMurray Jackson Luis Gomez, Jr., Interim Mayor Leslie Howington, Town Clerk  Others Present:    Council Budget Workshop Minutes  September 19,2023 Page2of3  Council President Lewis confirmed the advertisement of the Town Council Budget Workshop  and called the workshop to order at 6:01 p.m. 1. Open Meeting with Prayer  Council Member McMurray Jackson opened the meeting with prayer.  2. Pledge ofA Allegiance 3. Roll Call  Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Alicia Johnson, Shelisa McCall  Abraham, and Sandra McMurray Jackson.  4. Public Forum  There were no speaker requests. 5. FY2023-2024 Tentative Millage Rate  Council President Lewis read an overview oft the item from the Agenda Summary Sheet. Council Member McCall Abraham made ai motion to approve the tentative Fiscal Year 2023-2024 millage rate of0.09204. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. After  no questions, the motion passed unanimously.  6. FY2023-2024 Tentative Budget  Robert Hudson read his memorandum into the record. He added that the tentative budget does not include total grant award amounts, but rather the amounts projected to be spent int the upcoming fiscal year. He noted that grant awards can be spent over multiple years and that Grant Administrator Phillips keeps up with what is spent and reviews all revenues and expenditures ini real time as money goes in and out.  Responding to Council questions, Mr. Hudson confirmed that the proposed expenditures project where the Town expects to be in the projects by the end oft the fiscal year, that any balances will be included in the following fiscal year's budget, and that the approved budget can always be amended ifthe Council wants to spend more for a project making Responding to Council President Lewis, Town Clerk Howington stated that the listing of Felicia Grice as an Administrative Clerk is a carryover from aj prior employee. She also stated that the title fort the Manager position needs to reflect that Century is a town and  great headway.  that it should be listed as Town Manager.    Council Budget Workshop Minutes  September 19,2023 Page 3of3  Council Member McMurray Jackson made a motion to adopt the tentative Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget, subject to the removal oft the reference to Felicia Grice and the amendment of the City Manager position title to Town Manager. Council Member McCall Abraham seconded the motion.. After no questions, the motion passed  unanimously. 7. Public Forum  There were no speaker requests.  8. Adjournment  Council Member McMurray Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Council Member McCall Abraham seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Respectfully submitted,  Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk    Town Council Special Meeting Minutes 7995 N. Century Blvd. February 13, 2024 6:00 p.m.  Council Members Present:  Dynette Lewis, President Henry Cunningham Alicia Johnson Shelisa McCall. Abraham Sandra McMurray Jackson Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor Howard W. Brown, Jr., Interim Town Manager Leslie Howington, Town Clerk  Others Present:    Council Special Meeting Minutes  February 13,2024 Page2of6  Council President Lewis confirmed the advertisement of the Town Council Special Meeting and  called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Open Meeting with Prayer  The meeting was opened with prayer,  2. Pledge ofAllegiance 3. RollCall  Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Henry Cunningham, Alicia Johnson,  Shelisa McCall Abraham, and Sandra McMurray Jackson.  4. Public Forum  There were no speaker requests. 5. Utilities CutoffPolicies  Discussion ensued regarding what to do when utilities accounts are past due. Town Clerk Howington spoke regarding the current situation.  Discussion continued regarding what other utilities do when an account is past due, assessment of an after-hours fee for reconnections after hours, and not showing  favoritism.  Interim Town Manager Brown stated that the Town cannot provide free service since it Itwas the consensus of the Council to authorize the Mayor to work with Matt  has SRF loans which must be paid from water bill revenue.  Dannheisser to prepare aj plan of action.  Mr. Brown stated that, on their side, the charge for water service after-hours call-outs is $3,000. Doing that one at a time counters adjustment. He noted that the wateri is  untreated, sO the Town discounts sewer fees.  Responding to Council President Lewis, Mr. Brown stated that the Town met with FGU Council President Lewis spoke regarding an $800 bill she had to pay and having to get  earlier that day. her meter reread.  It was noted that the sewer rate is based on water usage.    Council Special Meeting Minutes  February 13,2024 Page 3of6  Discussion ensued regarding fixing main breaks and notification to those breaking the Mr. Brown noted that drillers have insurance for breaks. He added that water filtration Council Member Johnson spoke regarding the need to offer a one-time courtesy either by policy or by authorization for the Mayor to do SO. She added that, in the event of fraud, the Mayor should notify the Council and the Council should make the final  lines of the need to flush them.  systems can malfunction and cause high water bills too.  determination.  Discussion ensued regarding Phase I-outside sewer.  Discussion ensued regarding Phase II and how outside cities deal with unpaid balances. Itv was the consensus of the Council that utilities accounts with an unpaid balance as of the 25th oft the month be cut off and those account holders be offered a repayment plan.  Mr. Brown cautioned the Council regarding advertising.  Discussion ensued regarding Phase III and the Mayor and Matt Dannheisser working on Discussion ensued regarding Phase IV, the handling of disputes by Staff and the Mayor,  the second page of the policy. and the practice ofreducing sewer.  6. Travel Policy training.  Discussion ensued regarding the Town already knowing how to deal with Stafft travel and Interim Town Manager Brown stated that the Council deserves training and spoke regarding the training options for elected officials and the benefits to the Town, including becoming better elected officials, getting first-hand legislative updates and dialogue, and Discussion ensued regarding at least two Council Members going to conferences every year, going to the bank, approvals, creating an approved event list where Council Members can go without Council approval, and review of the travel and training budget It was noted that Mayor Gomez and Mr. Brown have lobbied for many elected officials Mr. Brown spoke regarding authorization for Council Members' attendance at trainings being approved during the budget process, the option to fly or drive depending on the  networking with other elected officials.  every budget season.  and that authorization to do sO again would need to be in a policy.    Council Special Meeting Minutes  February 13,2024 Page 4 of6  costs, the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO) training, the FLC Conferences, it being better to not write a policy for Council Members since Staff does not regulate the Council, the fact that authorizing Council Member attendance should instead be approved via the budget process, and events outside of IEMO and FLC being Itv was noted that Stafftravel would be paid in the most economical manner and that they Discussion ensued regarding who would be authorized to drive Town vehicles, allowing a partner to be in the car when traveling for official events, not traveling in' Town vehicles Itv was the consensus of the Council that the Travel Policy be revisited on April 16, 2024. Discussion ensued regarding attending the National Black Caucus ofLocal Elected Officials' (NBC-LEO) conferences. Mr. Brown recommended that up to two Council Discussion ensued regarding Mayor Gomez passing a speaker time limit on April 4, Council Member Johnson made ai motion to authorize the attendance of up to two Council Members for the 20241 NBC-LEO Conference. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously.  approved ad-hoc by the Council. could drive their own vehicles.  for these events, and repercussions for breaking rules.  Members be allowed to attend. 2024, and April 5, 2024.  7. Mayor and Council Policies  Discussion ensued regarding leaving the matter of nepotism silent, addressing suspensions, eliminating credit cards, pay raises not taking effect until the next election, the Council setting the Mayor's salary in the Personnel Policy, the fact that the Mayor currently works full-time at part-time pay, Mayor Gomez not requesting a pay raise at this time, and the need to do a salary survey to determine an appropriate salary for the  Mayor's! position. 8. Decorum Policy  Discussion ensued regarding several options, the time allowed per speaker for public comments, the Mayor and Staffr responding to public comments via the Speaker Request Form instead of Council Members doing sO at meetings, notifying citizens oft the roll-out ofthe Decorum Policy, hiring an off-duty Sheriff's Deputy for meetings, getting ready to leave during ai meeting, policy enforcement requiring a Sheriff's Deputy, FLC's decorum training, broadening the standard, protections for the Town, and benefits to the Town.    Council Special Meeting Minutes  February 13,2024 Page 5of6  9. Council Comments  There were no Council comments.  10. Public Forum  Kevin Merchant spoke regarding use oft the Town vehicle.  Discussion ensued regarding whether or not persons other than the Mayor, Council, and Interim Town Manager Brown recommended that, ifvendors need to be in the vehicle, Discussion ensued regarding transporting prisoners, contractors, and children of authorized persons who are being dropped off at school on the authorized person's way to work. It was also noted that the policy should include Town trucks, not just cars.  Staff should be allowed ini it.  they utilize their own auto insurance policy.  11. Utility Account Delinquency Policies  Discussion ensued regarding contacting customers who do not pay their water bills. Ity was noted that Central refused to help with sewer account delinquencies.  Discussion ensued regarding the need to hire a collection agency or authorize the Mayor to collect on debts, these debts being a delinquent asset oft the Town, how to dispose of It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the Mayor to create an approach to Discussion ensued regarding placing liens on properties with delinquent sewer accounts. Itv was the consensus of the Council to direct Town Clerk Howington to research the  these debts, and whether utility account debts are good or bad. handle delinquencies, with the assistance of Matt Dannheisser.  Florida Statutes regarding the matter.  12. Adjournment  Council Member Johnson made ai motion to adjourn. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.    Council Special Meeting Minutes  February 13,2024 Page 6of6  Respectfully submitted,  Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk    Town Council Meeting Minutes 7995 N. Century Blvd. March 20, 2024 7:00 p.m.  Council Members Present:  Dynette Lewis, President Henry Cunningham Alicia Johnson Shelisa McCall. Abraham Sandra McMurray Jackson Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor Howard W. Brown, Jr., Interim Town Manager Leslie Howington, Town Clerk Dale Long, Engineer Robin Phillips, Grant Administrator  Others Present:    Council Meeting Minutes March 20, 2024 Page 2of6  Council President Lewis confirmed the advertisement oft the Council Meeting/Bill List Review  and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Open Meeting with Prayer  Council President Lewis opened the meeting with prayer.  2. Pledge ofA Allegiance 3. Roll Call  Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Henry Cunningham, Alicia Johnson,  Shelisa McCall Abraham, and Sandra McMurray Jackson.  4. Public Forum  There were no speaker requests. 5. Approval of Ministerial Acts  a. Approval of Minutes  03/07/2023 Bill List Review Minutes 04/18/2023 Bill List Review Minutes 03/05/2024 Council Meeting Minutes  b. Approval of March 20, 2024 Bill List  Council Member. Johnson made a motion to approve all oft the above-referenced meeting minutes. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no questions, Council Member Cunningham made a motion to approve the March 20, 2024 Bill List. Council Member. Johnson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed  the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously.  6. CDBG-DR - Policies & Procedures Manual  Grant Administrator Phillips informed the Council that this item is for the CDBG-DR Shelter (former CHS Gym) Project. She stated that the State is requiring that the Town Responding to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Phillips stated that she would update Town  approve this Policies & Procedures Manual. Clerk Howington's email address on Page 6.    Council Meeting Minutes March 20,2024 Page: 3of6  Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the State-required CDBG-DR Policies & Procedures Manual. Council Member McCall Abraham seconded the motion.  After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. 7. US Highway 29 Utility Relocation - Promissory Note  Engineer Long shared that the construction on SR95 required the Town'si infrastructure tol be moved. He stated that the State covered those costs, with the agreement that the Town would reimburse them. The original agreement provided the Town ten years for repayment; however, since the project costs increased, the repayment timeline was Council Member Cunningham made ai motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Promissory Note obligating the Town to repay FDOT for the costs associated with the utility relocation work associated with the Town's facilities as part of the State Road 95/Highway 29/Century Blvd. Project (FPN 218594-2-56-01). Council Member Johnson Discussion ensued regarding how the repayment will be funded. Mr. Long stated that he suspects the Town will pay it out ofL.O.S.T. Funds. Town Clerk Howington clarified  extended to 15 years.  seconded the motion.  that the funding source will be decided annually. After no further questions, the motion passed unanimously. 8. Misc. Wastewater Improvements- - Phasel I- Change Order 2  Ity was noted that the referenced Project includes the renovation oft the Pilgrim Lodge and Industrial Park lift stations. The Project is substantially complete and the contractor is addressing punch list items. Included in the punch list items iss some electrical work. A portion ofthis work has been delayed for reasons beyond the contractor's control.. As such, they have requested an additional month to finish the project. Engineer Long advised that the pumps are still pumping.  Council Member Johnson stated that this is needed to protect against lightning, etc. It was noted that the present contract ends on March 14, 2024, and that this change will Council Member Cunningham made ai motion to authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 2 for the referenced Project to extend the Project completion date for one month, until April 14, 2024. Council Member McCall Abraham seconded the motion.  extend the Project deadline for one month.  After no questions, the motion passed unanimously.    Council Meeting Minutes March 20, 2024 Page 4of6  9. Water Well No. 2-Award Bids and Funding  Itv was noted that the Town received legislative appropriations to do work inside each of the three well houses. The Project went out to bid and responses were received on March 7,2024. As anticipated, the bids for the work came in much higher than the funding from the legislative appropriations. Well 3 is currently out ofservice, but Well 1 isi in operation and it is in the best condition ofthe three wells. Staff's recommendation is to get Well2 Engineer Long advised that, given the costs oft the bids received and the available budget (approximately $350,000), the Town cannot afford to complete all oft the necessary work. To that end, Staff recommends that the Town award Base Bid 2 (which includes the work at Well No. 2) for ai total of $599,583.54. The shortfall between the bid amounts and what remains in the legislative appropriations (approximately $250,000.00) can be funded via Discussion ensued regarding the Project addressing the well house components, some items (such as exterior painting) being handled by Stafft to save money, the work tol be done on Well 2, the Project providing the Town with two upgraded and working wells, Mayor Gomez noted that progress is being made and gave kudos to Staff.  up and running. Many repairs have already taken place on Well2 2.  L.O.S.T. Funds.  and the need for two wells in case one goes out of service.  Mr. Long added that this work addresses the items in FDEP's warning letters and FDEP's Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the award ofl Base Bid 2 to Evans Contracting, Inc. for their bid of $334,707.00 and tol Dunway Electrical Services, Inc. for their bid of $264,876.54, and authorize the Mayor to execute the required contract documents. These awards shall be contingent upon FDEP's approval. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion.. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. Council Member Cunningham made ai motion to approve the use ofapproximately $250,000.00 in L.O.S.T. Funds to make up the difference in Project costs. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed  directions to the Town to fix them.  unanimously.  10. Employment Separation Agreement  Mayor Gomez stated that the Town and Heath Burkett have come to an agreement that it Council Member Johnson made ai motion to approve the Employment Separation Agreement, retroactive to March 7, 2024. Council Member Cunningham seconded the  isi in the best interest of both parties that Mr. Burkett resign.  motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously.    Council Meeting Minutes March 20,2024 Page 5of6  11. Water/Wastewater. Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges  Mayor Gomez stated that the Town currently has two water/wastewater position vacancies. Ifthe Council agrees on the three job descriptions and salary ranges, then they will be on file for future positions. He noted, however, that time is oft the essence to fill Discussion ensued regarding funding for the positions, the consultant preparing the job descriptions having researched the wage and salary requirements, the Council needing to approve these critically needed positions, advertising for the positions, the salaries being competitive according to other positions advertised with the FLC, the hiring process taking about 60 days, ensuring that the positions are not overlapping, Council Member Johnson currently fulfilling one ofthe positions and it being a lot for her, expediting the hiring process by advertising the position as open until filled, Council Member Johnson serving in the position six hours a day and not being able to be compensated because she isa Council Member, the need tol hire a very qualified person, paying for the position while still paying Heath Burkett, how earned leave can be paid out, and the proposed Council Member Johnson recommended filling both of the open positions.  the Water Treatment Operator position.  salaries.  It was the consensus of the Council that the job description for the Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator be amended to clarify that the position reports to the Water Treatment and Mayor Gomez stated that Town Clerk Howington will get the positions advertised first thing tomorrow and noted that the salary ranges are in line with what the Town has been Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the position descriptions, as amended above, and the salary ranges for the Water Treatment Operator, Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator, and Water Treatment and Wastewater Plant Superintendent positions. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion. After no questions, the  Waste Water Plant Superintendent.  paying.  motion passed unanimously.  12. Staff Reports  Mayor Gomez spoke regarding the benefits of working with US Water and invited Mr. Duncan introduced himself as the representative for the Town with US Water. He stated that it has been a pleasure working with the Town and noted that they hit the ground running. He noted that there were 50 items on the OC list; but, with tonight's approval that list is now down to 22. He added that they have developed Phase 2 with Council Member Johnson and that policies and procedures have been put in place.  Stewart Duncan to say a few words.    Council Meeting Minutes March 20, 2024 Page 60f6  13. Mayor's Report  Mayor Gomez reported on auditing services, personnel raises, updating Pop3 tol Pop365, procurement, and lobbying efforts with the Town's State representatives.  14. Council Comments  There were no Council comments.  15. Public Forum  There were no speaker requests.  16. Adjournment  Council Member McMurray Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.  Respectfully submitted,  Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk    Bill List] Review Meeting Minutes 7995N N. Century Blvd. May 7,2024 6:45 p.m.  Council Members Present:  Dynette Lewis, President Henry Cunningham Alicia Johnson Shelisa McCall Abraham  Others Present:  Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor  Kristina Wood, ChiefI Deputy of Finance Mallory Walker, Administrative Assistant    Billl List Review Minutes  May 7,2024 Page 2of3  Council President Lewis opened the meeting at 6:45 p.m.  1. Roll Call  Present for the meeting were Luis Gomez, Jr., Dynette Lewis, Henry Cunningham, Alicia  Johnson, and Shelisa McCall. Abraham.  2. Bill List Review  Responding to Council Member Johnson, Chief Deputy of] Finance Wood stated that the legal fees from McCarter and English were for work with Gulf South Pipelines. In response to other questions, she stated that the Town pays them monthly, they do work for the Gas Department, the Town has been using them for many years, and the checks Ini response to Mayor Gomez, Ms. Wood stated that she would look into the last service Itv was the consensus ofthe Council to table approval ofthe McCarter and English bill. Discussion ensued regarding the FPL and Northwest Florida Utilities Gas line items Ms. Wood confirmed that HCT: is over budget due to unanticipated auditing services Discussion ensued regarding the Hydra Services line item being over budget due to the rental ofaj pump toj provide water to the Prison, how long the pump was needed, the amount of work Hydra has done for the Town, and whether there was $8,000 worth of Discussion ensued regarding the equipment maintenance line item in the Water Department being over budget and the bills from Layne Christensen and Hydra Services Responding to Mayor Gomez, Ms. Wood stated that there are different invoices coded to  are always made out to McCarter and English, Attorneys at Law.  they provided the Town.  being over budget. being required.  services provided.  being included ini the same annual budget. the lift station maintenance pumps.  3. Adjournment  There being no further business, Council President Lewis adjourned the Bill List Review  meeting at 6:59 p.m.    Bill List Review Minutes  May 7,2024 Page: 3of3  Respectfully submitted,  Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk    Town Council Meeting Minutes 7995N. Century Blvd. May 7,2024 7:00 p.m.  Council Members Present:  Dynette Lewis, President Henry Cunningham Alicia Johnson Shelisa McCall Abraham Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor  Others Present:  Ms. Harrison-Lee, Management Consultant Mallory Walker, Administrative Assistant    Council Meeting Minutes  May 7,2024 Page 20 of8  Council President Lewis confirmed the advertisement oft the Council Meeting/Bill List Review  and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Open Meeting with Prayer  Mayor Gomez opened the meeting with prayer.  2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call  Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Henry Cunningham, Alicia Johnson,  and Shelisa McCall Abraham.  4. Public Forum  Billy Johnson handed the Council copies ofhis two weeks' notice and last pay stub. He noted that the pay stub showed his vacation and sick time accrued, but not his compensatory time. He then handed the Council copies of an email to him from Mayor Gomez noting that his accrued vacation time from 2023 was rolled over to this year. Responding to Council questions, Mr. Johnson stated that he did not know how much compensatory time hel had accrued. He added that he asked for a copy oft that information from Chief Deputy of] Finance Wood, but never received it. He asked ift the Council could Responding to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Wood stated that Mr. Johnson had eight Responding to Council questions, Mr. Johnson stated that the 208 hours include the 88 hours that were rolled over in Mayor Gomez's email. He stated that in 2023 he was not allowed to take vacation time because he was the only qualified Gas Department employee after. Joe Brown left. He noted that he is owed 208 hours of vacation leave, 20 Mayor Gomez inquired how Mr. Johnson came to a total of 208 hours of vacation leave due to him. He stated that employees with 0-10 years ofs service receive 80 hours of vacation leave annually. He added that, if we rolled vacation hours over, which he is not allowed to do, 88 hours plus the 80 hours awarded in. January is only 168 hours. Mr. Johnson stated that he was given 40 additional vacation hours for 10+ years of service; however, he never made it tot ten years. He added that ift the Council wants to Mayor Gomez stated that he brought this issue to the Council ai month ago to straighten it  get this resolved tonight.  and al halfhours of compensatory time available.  hours ofs sick leave, and 8.5 hours of compensatory time.  take those 401 hours out, then that is up to them.  out as Mr. Johnson was overpaid.    Council Meeting Minutes  May 7,2024 Page3of8  Mr. Johnson stated that, by the Mayor signing his check, the pay was approved. Mayor Gomez responded that he signed it because he was advised not tol hold Mr. Ms. Harrison-Lee recommended that this might be a good opportunity to have the issue looked at and that Staff can bring something back for the Council's consideration. Council Member. Johnson stated that Mr. Johnson has already waited a month fora a resolution and that she agrees that they need a resolution tonight. She recommended Responding to Council Member Johnson, Mayor Gomez stated that Mr. Johnson was overpaid four hours ofovertime because employees cannot combine sick leave with on- call hours. He added that Mr. Johnson was overpaid twelve hours ofs sick leave. He noted Responding to Council Member McCall Abraham, Mr. Johnson stated that he was due the hours because he was called out as the only qualified Gas Department employee while he was out sick. He stated that he received four hours per day because he was offall day, Mayor Gomez stated that he could provide a copy ofMr. Johnson's pay stub ifthe Council Member. Johnson stated that she understands why he did that, but it is not in the Mayor Gomez stated that Mr. Johnson was overpaid eight hours for on-call service. Council Member Johnson noted that the Town needs to pay Mr. Johnson for what he Mayor Gomez asked Mr. Johnson ifhe worked four hours while he was out on sick leave.  Johnson's paycheck.  subtracting the additional 40 hours from the 208 hours.  that Mr. Johnson was overpaid because he charged it.  and two hours of call-out pay for overtime.  Council wants.  policy; SO, at least four hours were overpaid.  worked.  Mr. Johnson replied that he charged four hours for two days.  Mayor Gomez expressed his desire to be done with the matter. He stated that Mr. Johnson has turned in his resignation and said that he found a better job that pays more. Discussion ensued regarding exactly how many hours Mr. Johnson is due, the need for more information than just the pay stub to determine that, the current leave payout policy, rectifying any overpayment, the fact that a new payout policy is being presented at the next Council meeting, the fact that compensatory time is not typically paid out, having the Town. Attorney review the matter of paying out for compensatory time, not making Mr.. Johnson wait for any money that the Town might owe him, the fact that it is only the    Council Meeting Minutes  May 7,2024 Page 4 of8  compensatory hours that are in question, the current policy only addressing sick and vacation time, the current policy stating that any unused vacation time is lost at the end of the year unless it is rolled over, whether or not Mayor Gomez had the authority to roll over the unused vacation hours, the number ofhours Mr. Johnson is owed and how many hel had available, paying out Mr. Johnson until his last day ofApril 4, 2024, and when Mr. Johnson was out sick between the period of March 21, 2024, and April 4, 2024. Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve aj payout of 172.5 hours to Billy Johnson for unused sick leave, vacation leave, and compensatory time. Council Member Discussion ensued regarding how the 172.5 hours to be paid out was calculated and not After no further questions, the motion failed 2-2, with Council President Lewis and Council President Lewis stated that the Council will revisit the matter at another time Council Member Cunningham assured Mr. Johnson that the Town would pay him out what he was due, but that he just needed more information before he could vote on the Mayor Gomez stated that the Council is holding a workshop at the next meeting and that  McCall Abraham seconded the motion.  having the proper documentation to support that calculation.  Council Member Cunningham dissenting. when it has more information.  matter.  he wants every employee to attend. 5. Approval of Ministerial Acts  a. Approval of Minutes  September 5, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024 Bill List Review Minutes April 16, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes  b. Approval of Bill List  May 7,2 2024 Bill List  Council Member Johnson noted that there was a mistake with the minutes. Ms. Harrison-Lee stated that Staff will bring the minutes back for consideration ata  future meeting.    Council Meeting Minutes  May 7,2024 Page 5of8  Council Member Cunningham made a motion to amend the agenda to remove. Approval of Minutes from the agenda. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the above-reterenced Bill List, with the exclusion of the McCarter and English invoice. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion.. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. 6. Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contract for Transcription Services Ms. Harrison-Lee stated that the minutes need to be caught up to address the Auditor's Discussion ensued regarding needing someone trained in this area to complete the minutes, not needing to bid out these services since they are being paid out of ARPA Funds, the Project amount, needing tol hire separate parties to transcribe the minutes and provide Interim Clerk Services since there is SO much transcription work that needs to be done, this being crucial to the Town's Audit, this expediting getting caught up on the minutes, eliminating public records requests, getting the Town records in good shape, the provider not being a' Town employee, the timeframe for completion of the Project, the Town not having records of what the Council has approved and other actions taken by the Council, once the minutes are caught up the Interim Clerk can do them going forward, and setting a timeframe for completion oft the minutes requested by the Auditor. Council Member Johnson made ai motion to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute ac contract with Susan Owens, MPA, MMC for the provision ofTranscription Services for the Town of Century. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion. Afterno questions, the motion passed 3-1, with Council Member McCall Abraham dissenting.  After no questions, the motion passed unanimously.  request.  7. Authorization to Contract Interim Town Clerk Services  Ms. Harrison-Lee stated that a trained Clerk is needed to move forward with the implementation of Civic Plus and other Clerk services that are on hold, such as payroll and agenda management, while the Town Clerk is out on leave. Mayor Gomez noted that the contract is for 30 hours a week at $26 an hour, and $40 an hour for any hours over 30. He added that funding for these services is already in the Discussion ensued regarding the contract being open-ended and in effect until the Town Council Member Cunningham made ai motion to authorize the Mayor toi negotiate and execute a contract with Lakisha Burch, MSL, MMC for the provision ofI Interim Town Clerk Services, including the implementation oft the Civic Plus ERP system, for the Town  Town's Budget and ARPA Funds will not be needed.  no longer needs these services.  of Century. The motion died for lack ofa second.    Council Meeting Minutes  May 7, 2024 Page 6of8  8. Transfer$ $8,498.83 from L.O.S.T. Funds for Funding Number CW-170330  Mayor Gomez recommended approval ofai transfer of $8,498.83 from L.O.S.T. Funds to the Water Department as reimbursement to pay for the Funding Number CW-170330 Council Member Johnson made ai motion to approve the transfer of $8,498.83 from L.O.S.T. Funds to the Water Department as reimbursement to pay for the Funding Number CW-170330 payment. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion. After  payment.  no questions, the motion passed unanimously.  9. Policies (Comp. Time, Sick Leave, On-call, Vacation, and Utility Bills) (Clerk's Note: This item was taken out of order and discussed after Item #10.) Mayor Gomez stated that this item will be discussed at the meeting on May 21,2024. Discussion ensued regarding how and when to consider this item, providing drafts oft the policies to the Council in advance, and inviting the entire Staff to the workshop. Council Member Johnson made ai motion to schedule a Policy Workshop for May 21, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion. After no  questions, the motion passed unanimously.  10. Authorization to Purchase Sewer Plant Blower Switch  (Clerk's Note: This item was taken out of order and discussed after Item #8.) Mayor Gomez invited Allen Fowler with CWS to elaborate on what the Town needs for Mr. Fowler stated that rotation oft the blowers is time-sensitive as they are currently Discussion ensued regarding the blower having to be switched manually now, the research done on what parts are: needed, and being able to wait on the extra work that is Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the purchase ofal blower switch, in an amount not to exceed $11,000. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion.  the Sewer Plant blower switch.  running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  addressed in Phase 2 but not the blower switch.  After no questions, the motion passed unanimously.    Council Meeting Minutes  May 7,2024 Page 7of8  11. Staff Reports  Administrative Assistant Walker reported that ChiefI Deputy of Finance Wood and she have completed all oft the Civic Plus training and that they should be able to roll out the  Project soon. 12. Mayor's Report  Mayor Gomez: reported that he asked Administrative Assistant Walker to provide the Council with a copy of the Grants Summary spreadsheet and asked the Council tol keep it  handy to ensure that the Projects start on time.  13. Council Comments  Council Member Johnson thanked former Superintendent Merchant for everything he has Council Member McCall Abraham reported that her fire hydrant is still leaking. Mayor Gomez stated that he would need to get with some type of structural engineer. He added that the area approximately 500-600 yards from the Treatment Plant has been Discussion ensued regarding getting a contractor to fix the issue, whether Staff could fix it, and needing a utility contractor to check all the fire hydrants and fix those that need it. Council Member Cunningham asked for an update on the Freedom Road Bridge. Mayor Gomez responded that the Project was on the Grant Summary spreadsheet he provided to the Council. He stated that ift the Project dates have passed, then that is when Council Member Cunningham stated that the Bridge has been down for years and that he  been doing and noted how he has stepped up.  leaking for years.  the Council needs to ask questions.  wants to know where the Town is with the Project. Mayor Gomez stated that the Town has the money now for it.  14. Public Forum  Emma Fletcher inquired as to the length of the' Town's work week, whether the public is invited to attend the Policy Workshop, and what jurisdiction the Carver Community Mayor Gomez responded that the public is invited to attend the Policy Workshop and that  Center is in.  the Town owns the Carver Community Center.    Council Meeting Minutes  May 7,2024 Page 8of8  15. Adjournment  Council Member Cunningham made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.  Respectfully submitted,  Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk    35  5535        Town of Century September 03, 2024 BillL List  Account Number 401-32-5-27001 401-32-8-12000 401-32-4-20000  Account Name Gas Fund Natural Gas Purchases Legal Fees Postage/Freight Total General Fund Consulting Services Steet Lights Grant Expenses Engnenng/Surveyng Advertisement Total Water Fund Utilities Sewer Lifts Testing Sewer Engineenng/Surveyng Postage/Freight Total Grand Total  Amount $4,462.45 $513.42 $209.37 $5,185.24 $932.00 $383.76 $22,478.50 $5,061.00 $214.50 $29,069.76 $624.53 $1,435.00 $825.00 $628.13 $3,512.66 $37,767.66  100-12-8-10002 100-41-4-31001 Grant Expenses 100-12-8-10003 100-12-8-15000  402-36-4-36000 402-36-4-76002 402-36-8-10003 402-36-4-20000    Town of Century September 03, 2024 BilLL List  Payee  Amount $4,462.45 $932.00 $1,008.29 $1,435.00 $513.42 $28,364.50 $837.50 $214.50  BP Energy Company Emerald Coast Regional Council Escambia River Electric Cooperative Eurofins Environment Testing McCarter & English Municipal Engineering Services Purchase Power TriCity Ledger  Grand Total  $37,767.66    MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc.  Excellence in Engineering Service  INVOICE  Date: Invoice No.  12-Aug-2024 240134  Ms. Kristina Wood Deputy Town Clerk Town of Century POE Box 790 Century, FL 32535 Project:  RECEIVED  150004-003 Miscellaneous Engineering Services  Professional Services: Task Order No. MES-1  July3, 2024 through August 6, 2024  Description: Correspond with USDA and prepare additional information required for Grant approval  including corresponding with SHPO and Native American Tribes. Meet with Client and Grant Administrator to discuss Grant status for TOC projects. Meet with cllient and salesrep for  Civic Plus software training.  Hours 17.00 3.00  Hourly Rate $150.00 $2,550.00 $78.00 $85.00  Amount Earned $234.00 $0.00  Sr. Professional Engineer Design Engineer Engineering Technician  Total This Work Task $2,784.00  Direct Expenses  Mileage Rate: = $0.625 perr mile Miles Driven = 0.0 miles  Total Mileage Expenses = $0.00 Total Direct Expenses= $0.00 AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $2,784.00  Municipal Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Payment is Appreciated. Payment should bes submitted tot the address below. Should youh have any questions or concerns, please contact us.  8574 TURKEYBLUFF ROAD  NAVARRE, FLORIDA: 32566  TELEPHONE (850) 939-5732    MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc.  Excelenceininginering: Service  INVOICE  Date: Invoice No.  12-Aug-2024 240136  Kristina Wood Ms. Deputy Town Clerk Town of Century PO Box 790 Century, FL 32535 Project:  BECEIVED  150004-012-003 NPDES/MS4. Annual Report (2023)  Professional Services: Task Order No. MES-27  July3,2024 through August 6, 2024  Description: Prepare documents for the upcoming FDEP Audit and attend Audit Meeting.  Hours  Hourly Rate $165.00 $150.00 $600.00 $125.00 $78.00 $1,677.00 $85.00  Amount Earned $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  Sr. Project Manager Sr. Professional Engineer 4.00 Professional Engineer Design Engineer 21.50 Engineering Technician  Total This Work Task $2,277.00  Direct Expenses  Mileage Rate= $0.625 permile Miles Driven= 0.0 miles  Total Direct Expenses= $0.00 AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $2,277.00  Municipal Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Payment is Appreciated. Payment should bes submitted tot the address below. Should your have any questions or concerns, please contact us.  85747 TURKEY BLUHH RUAD  NAVARRE, FLORIDA: 32566  TELEPHONE (850) 939-5732    MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc.  Excellence in Engineering Service  INVOICE  Date: Invoice No. RECEIVED  12-Aug-2024 240137  Ms. Kristina Wood Deputy Town Clerk Town of Century PO Box 790 Century,FL 32535 Project:  150004-024 Freedom Road Bridge Replacement  Professional Services: Task Order No. MES-28  July3,2024 through August 6, 2024 LUMPS SUMI WORK Fee  Phase /Task Surveying Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Permitting Civil-Construction! Plans and Specs Structural- Construction Plans and Specs Bidding Civil- Contract Adminstaton/Montonng CRAS (Allowance) Grant Administration MES Totals  Percent Complete  Amount Earned  Previously Current Billed  Amount  $7,040.00 100.00% $7,040.00 $7,040.00 $0.00 $19,154.00 100.00% $19,154.00 $19,154.00 $0.00 $12,595.00 10.00% $1,259.50 $1,259.50 $0.00 $31,200.00 50.00% $15,600.00 $15,600.00 $0.00 $89,914.00 50.00% $44,957.00 $22,478.50 $22,478.50  $10,000.00 0.00% $34,143.00 0.00% $6,600.00 0.00% $7,500.00 20.00% $229,212.00 39.05%  $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  Structural Contract Adminstraton/Montonng $11,066.00 0.00%  $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 $89,510.50 $67,032.00 $22,478.50 AMOUNTI DUE1 THIS INVOICE: $22,478.50  Municipal! Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Payment is Appreciated. Payment should bes submittedt tot the address below. Shouidy you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.  8574 TURKEYBLUFFI ROAD  NAVARRE, FLORIDA32566  TELEPHONE (850)939-5732    00x-0A4  B.llea 3n Tovoive # 240137 Mott MacDonald FloridaLLC 220 West Garden Street Suite 700 Pensacala. FL32502 T850-484-6011  M M MOTT MACDONALD  Municipal Englneering Services, Inc. ATTN: Dale Long, P.E. OLong@umes-l.com, 85747 Turkey Bluff Road Navarre, FL 32566 Invoice No.: 502409297 MMF Reference: 502101595 Task Order No.:  Billing Perlod: 07/01/2024- -07/31/2024 Customer Contact: Dale Long, P.E. MM Contact: Bart Hendricks, P.E.  Date: Customer No.:  July 31, 2024 0000588  Project Description: MESI Freedom Bridge Replacement Contract Amount Complete Involced  % Amount Amount  Proviously Current Amount  Involcod tot Date Amount  Remalning Contract Amount 41,687.40 $ 40,052.80 $ 10,060.00 41,687.40 $ 50,112.60  Description  Due  Lump Sum Services fask 2: Post Design Services TOTAL  Task 1 Bridge Hydraulics & Bridga Design $ 81,740.00 51.00% $ 20,435,00 $ 21.252.40 $  $ 10,060.00  $  $ 91,800.00 45.41% $ 20,435.00 $ 21,252.40 $  Amount Oua  21.252.40 ok KP whn pant  pL  PIEASESEEBROWPOAR PAYMENT REMIITANCE INSTRUCTIONS  Proterradi Mathad af Payment WIre/AGHY Instructians SBCENAKGSA, 451FthAvs VEWOIKN/AOIB AnAmAAKMIDwNS aURAumty.So3aA AWAKumserID,ONs MentandesasPyuonte VARKEDE BSPSILGNN  Maling Mstructions MAItMAçDoraNd: P.0.85x358051 PEDP#A1SASI-SO8  Ovamlght Instructions MatMacosnat Attn Rox3 458051 5DAROSSeaE) 154-4455 Patsburgh. PAI 15262.0301  oryatmathnir nvaioo ADAB0s ConAE Shazoiat Haslest 41450602-9754 ors shazalla. masamstmaszon.    McCarter English  Invoice Date: August 15, 2024 Invoice Number: 9134162 Matter Number: 140163-00001  TOWN OF CENTURY KRISTINA WOOD TOWN OF CENTURY CENTURY, FL 32535-0790  Client: Gulf South Pipeline Group clo UMDG Matter: RCRM Docket No. RP24-743.  ForA professional services rendered through July31,2024  Currency: USD  Fees  $9,555.00 $9,555.00 $220.43  Total Due This Invoice Total Amount Due By You (2.31%)  Payment Due Upon Receipt Unless Otherwise Negotiated  Please Remit to:  Mail To: Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ07102 Tel 973.622.4444 Fax 973.624.7070 www.mccarter.com Tax .D. # 22-1534652  Electronic Payment Instructions: Account Name: McCarter & English, LLP Account Number: 2020080016953 Financial Institution: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ACHABA: 021200025 Wire Transfer. ABA: 121000248 SWIFT: WFBIUS6S (International payments) (Please Reference Invoice Number)  McCarter & English, LLP AccountsRecelvable@MtCarter.com    Client: Gulf South Pipeline Group clo UMDG Matter: RCRM Docket No. RP24-743.  Invoice Date: August 15, 2024 Invoice Number: 9134162 Matter Number: 140163-00001  Time Detail Date  Name  Description filing.  Hours 0.10 0.30 2.90  07/01/24 James H. Byrd 07/02/24 James H. Byrd 07/03/24 James H. Byrd  Review e-mail from M. Maney.  Telephone conference with J. Floom re Gulf South's RCRM Telephone conferences with G. Smith and S. Grover re Gulf South's tracker proposal; voice mails to L. Rahman, A. Chambers, and M. Maney; work on status update; telephone conference with L. Rahman; telephone conference with A. Chambers; revise update memorandum based on input from other parties; e-mails to and from PWM re outreach to other Review material re Good Neighbor Rule; review and edit update memorandum; e-mail to PWM re discussions with other parties and draft update memo. Review e-mail from M. Maney; review e-mails from PWM; review edits from PWM to update memo; review court pleadings re challenged EPA regulations. Revise and edit update memo; prepare transmittal e-mail re Review and edit update memo and transmittal e-mail. Review and edit update memorandum; finalize and send Review court filings and orders re EPA and related regulations included in Gulf South's regulatory cost tracker. Review e-mail from PWM re outreach from G. Junge on  parties.  07/05/24 James H. Byrd 07/08/24 James H. Byrd  2.90 1,70 0.80 1.80 0.50 1.00 1.70 0.10 0.60 0.30 14.70 14.70  07/08/24 Philip W. Mone Review draft e-mail to group and provide edits to JHB.  07/10/24 James H. Byrd 07/11/24 James H. Byrd 07/12/24 James H. Byrd 07/28/24 James H. Byrd 07/29/24 James H. Byrd  update.  update to clients.  settlement discussions. update to client group.  07/30/24 Philip' W. Mone Telephone conference with attorney for Gulf South; send  07/30/24 James H. Byrd Total Hourly Total  Review update re outreach from Gulf South; confer with. J. Padgett and G. King re Gulf South outreach.  Timekeeper Summary Timekeeper Title Partner Partner  Name James H. Byrd Philip W. Mone Total  Hours 13.30 650.00 1.40 650.00 14.70  Rate  Amount 8,645.00 910.00 $9,555.00 Page 2  McCarter & English, LLP    McCarter English  Invoice Date: August 15, 2024 Invoice Number: 9134247 Client Number: 321600  KRISTINA WOOD TOWN OF CENTURY CENTURY, FL 32535-0790  Client: United Municipal Distributors Group  For professional services rendered through July 31, 2024  Currency: USD  Fees  $4,605.00 $4,605.00 $292.99  Total Due This Invoice Total Amount Due By You (6.36%)  Payment Due Upon Receipt Unless Otherwise Negotiated  Please Remit to:  Mail To: Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry Street Newark, NJC 07102 Tel 973.622.4444 Fax 973.624.7070 www.mccartercom Tax/.D. #22-1534652  Electronic Payment Instructions: Account Name: McCarter & English, LLP Account Number: 2020080016953 Financial Institution: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ACH ABA: 021200025 Wire Transfer ABA: 121000248 SWIFT: WFBIUS6S (International, payments) (Please Reference Invoice Number)  McCarter & English, LLP AccountsRecelvable@McCarter.com    Client Name: United Municipal Distributors Group  Invoice Date: August 15, 2024 Invoice Number: 9134247  Client Number: 321600  Group Bill Summary  21600 Matter  Description  Fees 4,605.00 4,605.00  Costs 0.00 0.00  Total 4,605.00 $4,605.00 $4,605.00  321600-00000 UNITED MUNICIPAL DISTRIBUTORS  Total Amount Due  McCarter & English, LLP  Page 2    Matter Name: UNITED MUNICIPAL DISTRIBUTORS Matter Number: 321600-00000 Client Reference: Payor for- 321600-00000  Invoice Date: August 15, 2024 Invoice Number: 9134247  Time Detail Date  Name  Description  Hours 0.40 2.90  07/01/24 James H, Byrd 07/02/24 James H. Byrd  Review Gulf South's 7/1/24 negotiated rate agreement filings in Docket Nos. RP24-872 and RP24-875; review e-mail from J.V Wallace re Mississippi ad valorem tax; review Rankin Review gas supply agreement re tax liability question; e-mails to and from J. Wallace re ad valorem taxi issue; review Gulf South's tariff filingi in Docket No. RP24-834; telephone conference with J. Floom re Gulf South's filing in Docket No. RP24-834; legal research re capacity release pricing; prepare MTI and comments in Docket No. RP24-834; finalize and file MTI and comments in Docket No. RP24-834; review FERC's inspection report in Docket No. CP19-517; review BP's Review 7/9/24 comments in Docket No: CP24-768. Review Gulf South's 7/10/24 answer in Docket No. RP24- Review BP's 7/11/24 submission in Docket No. RP24-834. Assignment to H. Fair re Docket No. RP24-834. Review filings, comments, protests, and responses in Docket No. RP24-834; write up summary off filings, comments, protests, and responses. Review Gulf South filing, BP & UMDG comments and protests, and Gulf South's response for RP24-834; continue preparation of summary of filing, comments and protests, and response to send to client Review summary re Docket No. RP24-834. Review 7/19/24 order in Docket No. RP24-834; assignment toH. Fair re same. Update Docket No. RP24-834 write up to include FERC's order. Review e-mail from H. Fair; review revised summary re Docket No. RP24-834; review 7/22/24 data requests in Review Gulf South's 7/23/24 negotiated rate agreement filing Review Gulf South's 7/24/24 compliance filing in Docket No. RP24-834-001; review 7/24/24 orders in Docket Nos. RP24- Review FERC's 7/25/24 notice in Docket No. RP24-834-001.  County tax invoice.  protest in Docket No. RP24-834.  07/09/24 James H. Byrd 07/10/24 James H. Byrd 07/11/24 James H. Byrd 07/16/24 James H. Byrd 07/17/24 Haley M. Fair 07/18/24 Haley M. Fair 07/18/24 James H. Byrd 07/19/24 James H. Byrd 07/22/24 Haley M. Fair 07/22/24 James H. Byrd 07/23/24 James H. Byrd 07/24/24 James H. Byrd 07/25/24 James H. Byrd Total Hourly Total  0.10 0.50 0.10 0.10 1.70 1.30 0.20 0.50 0.20 0.50 0.10 0.60 0.10 9.30 9.30 Page 3  834.  Docket No. CP24-468. in Docket No. RP24-913. 872 and RP24-875.  McCarter & English, LLP    Matter Name: UNITED MUNICIPAL DISTRIBUTORS Matter Number: 321600-00000 Client Reference: Payor for-3 321600-00000  Invoice Date: August 15, 2024 Invoice Number: 9134247  Timekeeper Summary Timekeeper Title Other Partner  Name Haley M. Fair James H. Byrd Total  Hours 3.20 200.00 6.10 650.00 9.30  Rate  Amount 640.00 3,965.00 $4,605.00  Total Amount Due By You (6.36%)  $292.99  vicCarter & Engish, LLP  Page 4    Resolution 1-2024 FINAL MILLAGE RATE 2024-2025 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TENTATIVE AD VALOREM TAX RATE FOR THE TOWN OF CENTURY OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; PROVIDING AN  EFFECTIVE DATE  WHEREAS, the Town of Century of Escambia County, Florida, on September 2024, adopted Fiscal Year Final Millage Rate following a public hearing as required by  Florida Statute 200.065; and  WHEREAS, the Town of Century of Escambia County, Florida, held a public WHEREAS, the gross taxable value for operating purposes not exempt from taxation within Escambia County has been certified by the County Property Appraiser to  hearing as required by Florida Statute 200.065; and  the Town of Century as $54,484,580.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town of Century of Escambia SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE. The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating millage rate is. 9204 mills, which is greater than the rolled-  County, Florida that:  back rate of 0.2423 mills by 290.66%.  SECTION2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution will take effect immediately  upon its adoption.  DULY ADOPTED at a public hearing this day of September, 2024 at  p.m.  By:  Dynette Lewis, Council President  ATTEST:  By:  Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor  BY:  Kristina Wood, Deputy Clerk    RESOLUTION 2-2024  A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; PROVIDING FOR AN  EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, the Town of Century of Escambia County, Florida, on September WHEREAS, the Town of Century of Escambia County, Florida, set forth the appropriations and revenue estimate for the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the  2024, held a public hearing as required by Florida Statute 200.065; and  amount of $10,607,009. County, Florida that:  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town of Century of Escambia  1. The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Tentative Budget is adopted. 2. This Resolution will take effect immediately upon its adoption. DULY ADOPTED at a public hearing this day of September, 2025 at  p.m.  TOWN OF CENTURY Dynette Lewis, Council President  Luis Gomez Jr., Mayor  ATTEST:  Kristina Wood, Deputy Clerk    Town of Century, Florida  Agenda Item  Agenda Date: September 03, 2024 Department Administration Presenter Mayor Gomez  Amount Account  Subject: Authorization to transfer $77,624.75 from LOST Funds for Sewer Bond Payment  Background: LOST Balance is: $930,415.14 $1,221,536.19  +$291,121.05 goes to State Board  This item is for ongoing operations. Recommended Action:  Authorize to transfer $77,762.75 from LOST Funds for Sewer Bond Payment