Town of Century 7995 N. Century Blvd. Century, Florida 32535 www.TownoiCenturylPlorida.com (850)256-3208 Council Meeting Agenda 7995 N Century Blvd. August 06, 2024 7:00 p.m. Confirm Advertisement ofBill List Review/Council Meeting 1. Open Meeting with Prayer 2. Pledge ofA Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Public Forum 5. Ministerial Acts a. Approval ofl Minutes September 19, 2023 Bill List Review Minutes September 19, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes November 7,2023 Council Meeting Minutes October 17,2023 Bill List Review Minutes October 17,2023 Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2024 Charter Review Workshop Minutes b. Approval of Billl List August 06, 2024 Bill List 6. - Mayor Gomez 7. Mayor Gomez 8. Mayor Gomez 9. Mayor Gomez 10. Staff Report 11.1 Mayor's Report 12. Council Comments 13. Public Forum 14. Adjourn Emerald Coast Regional Council Contract Agreement Authorize Council Member Shelisa McCall Abraham to travel to Hollywood, FL August 15-16 for FBC-LEO not to exceed $1,000.00 Authorize Mayor Gomez to travel to Hollywood, FL for Florida League ofMayor's conference August 14-15 not to exceed $1,000.00 Accurate Control Equipment, Inc. 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-Telecommuncatons Device fort the Deaf) at1 1-800-955-8771. SIfVOICE impaired, please contact thel Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for assistance. 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Century Blvd. September 19,2023 6:45 p.m. Council Members Present: Dynette Lewis, President Shelisa McCall Abraham Sandra McMurray Jackson Alicia Johnson Others Present: Luis Gomez, Jr., Interim Mayor Leslie Howington, Town Clerk Bill List Review Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 20 of2 Council President Lewis opened the meeting at 6:45 p.m. 1. Roll Call Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Sandra McMurray Jackson, Shelisa McCall Abraham, and Alicia Johnson. 2. Bill List Review Itv was noted that there is no budget for attorney fees for McCarter English Gas. Discussion ensued regarding the budget for sludge dewatering this fiscal year and next Council President Lewis asked whether the Council had pre-approved the payment to David's Paint & Body Shop. Ms. Howington responded that the insurance company paid Discussion ensued regarding the $1,000 payment to the Chamber of Commerce, with Interim Mayor Gomez noting that the Council will discuss that item further in the Discussion ensued regarding the budget for Greensouth Solutions to cart sludge away. and the ongoing fire project at the Agricultural Building. the Town for the work and that the Town then paid the vendor. Council meeting. 3. Adjournment There being no further business, Council President Lewis adjourned the Bill List Review meeting at approximately 6:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk Town Council Meeting Minutes 7995 N. Century Blvd. September 19,2023 7:00 p.m. Council Members Present: Dynette Lewis, President Shelisa McCall Abraham Sandra McMurray Jackson Alicia Johnson Henry Cunningham (Joined the Council Table after being sworn in as Interim Council Member later in the meeting.) Others Present: Luis Gomez, Jr., Interim Mayor Leslie Howington, Town Clerk Kevin Merchant, Superintendent Dale Long, Engineer Council Meeting Minutes September 19,2023 Page 20 of13 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 The meeting was opened with prayer. 2. Pledge ofAllegiance 3. Roll Call Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Shelisa McCall Abraham, Sandra McMurray Jackson, and Alicia Johnson. Discussion ensued regarding amending the agenda to add an item, after Item #5, nominating an Council Member Johnson made ai motion to approve the agenda, as amended above. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no further questions, the motion passed Interim Council Member to fill vacant Council Seat #2. unanimously. 4. Public Forum Helen Mincy requested the key to the Carver Community Center in order to take photos. She stated that the crepe myrtles on Old Century were destroyed by the work in the area. She added that Alger Sullivan Historic Society President Barney Jones had shared with her that the Society would appreciate the Town's! help with its ground's maintenance. Discussion ensued regarding the Society's property being public property. Interim Mayor Gomez stated that he will speak with Society President Jones about the matter. Anthony Robinson, representing Blackcat Basketball, requested a' Town donation for uniforms, league fees, insurance, etc. He also requested that the Town consider purchasing Sports Connect's software program, in the amount of $500, for the Blackcat Basketball, Football, Baseball, and Cheerleading organizations. Council Member McMurray Jackson asked ift the requests were for this budget season, to Interim Mayor Gomez asked ifthe Space Connect program would be used for all ofthe Blackcat organizations, to which Mr. Robinson replied that it could be ift the Town were Interim Mayor Gomez asked ifall oft the Blackcat organizations were on board with utilization of the program. A Blackcat Football representative responded that they are not which Mr. Robinson replied ini the affirmative. tot take the lead in hosting the program. affiliated. Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 3of13 Mr. Robinson stated that he has not spoken with all oft the Blackcat organizations, but that Council President Lewis asked what the program is exactly, to which Mr. Robinson Interim Mayor Gomez invited representatives of Blackcat Football and Cheerleading to come up and he expounded on the program, noting that it is very organized. Ms. Howington asked Mr. Robinson to clarify that the request is just for a donation toj pay for the software, and not for the Town to maintain the software. Mr. Robinson responded that Jay has the program and that it works very well. responded that it isas software package. the request was only for a donation. Discussion ensued regarding the software allowing payment plans. John Godwin, Vice President for Blackcat Football and Cheerleading, thanked the Town for their $1,000 donations. He stated that they would like to request an increase as the donation level has not increased since the donations first started. He added that the sports programs require a lot of funding as uniforms and equipment are very expensive. Discussion ensued regarding Blackcat Football being back and its contribution to the Mr. Robinson noted that Blackcat Basketball has not received its $1,000 for this year. He stated that the cost for the Sports Connect software, for all Blackcat organizations, would Heath Burkett noted that Little League baseball cannot charge admission, but that the Discussion ensued regarding splitting the software program' s cost equitably. Council President Lewis requested a motion to approve a $1,000 donation to Blackcat Basketball, to be paid in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Council Member McMurray Jackson made that motion. Council Member McCall Abraham seconded the motion. After no Council President Lewis requested a motion to approve the $500 purchase of Sports Connect software for one year, for use by all Blackcat sports organizations. She clarified that, although there is a recurring annual fee for the software, authorization for such future expenditures will be required for each subsequent year. Council Member Johnson made that motion. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion.. After no Council Member Johnson made ai motion to approve that the $800 left over be split three ways, with a $265 donation each going to Blackcat Basketball, Football, and Baseball. Town. It was noted that their games bring in over 500 attendees. be $500 annually. Football program can. further questions, the motion passed unanimously. further questions, the motion passed unanimously. Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 4of13 Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion.. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. Discussion ensued regarding the Chamber of Commerce. 5. Ministerial Acts - Approval of Ministerial Acts a. Approval of Minutes August 1, 2023 Workshop Minutes - Utility Payment Agreement August 1, 2023 Bill List Review Minutes August 1, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes August 28, 2023 Special Council Meeting Minutes b. Approval of Bill List September 19, 2023 Bill List Council Member McMurray Jackson asked ifthere are minutes missing. Ms. Howington apologized, citing that a significant workload has caused a back log and that Staffis Council Member McMurray Jackson made a motion to approve the Ministerial Acts (all Minutes and the Bill List). Council Member McCall Abraham seconded the motion. After helping out to clear it up. no questions, the motion passed unanimously. (Clerk's Note: Thefollowing item was added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting.) Appointing Interim Council Member for Council Seat #2 Council Member Johnson stated that the Town appreciates that it had three people interested in filling the vaçant Council Seat. She added that it is very encouraging and Council President Lewis echoed the above comments, adding that the job is tedious yet Council Member McMurray Jackson stated that, regardless of who fills a Council seat, it isi important that we have true participants, people who want to get involved in government. She invited people to run against her and stated that she would congratulate them and support them. She concluded by thanking all three applicants. Council President Lewis noted that the term for this interim appointment would be six weeks, and that then there will be a special election forthcoming. Interim Mayor Gomez reiterated that this appointment will be an interim one. He stated that the Qualifying Period for the special election opens on September 25, 2023. exciting to her and any that one of them would do a good job. very rewarding. Council Meeting Minutes September 19,2023 Page 5of13 Candidates will first file with the Town on September 25, 2023, then they will have to qualify with the County Supervisor ofElections' (SOE) Office downtown. Candidates willl have from Monday, September 25, 2023 - Wednesday September 27, 2023, to Council President Lewis read the following list ofinterim applicants into the record: qualify with the SOE's Office. Henry Cunningham Calvin Cottrell Eddie Hamond Council Member McMurray Jackson noted that Eddie Hammond had called her about filling the Seat two weeks ago, prior to anyone else, and then made ai motion to appoint Eddie Hammond as Interim Council Member Seat #2. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the fact that Mr. Hammond has knowledge of the workings ofthe Town and that he would be a good addition to it. After no questions, the motion failed 2-2, with Council President Lewis and Council Member McCall Abraham Council President Lewis then opened the floor for another nomination. Council Member McMurray Jackson stated that Henry Cunningham had called her second, and then made ai motion to appoint Henry Cunningham as Interim Council Member Seat #2. Council Member. Johnson noted that she had received a call from Mr. Cunningham as well, and that she thinks he will be a good addition to the Council. The Discussion ensued regarding the fact that Mr. Cunningham was born and raised in dissenting. motion was duly seconded. Century. After no further questions, the motion passed unanimously. Henry Cunningham then took the Oath of Office and assumed his Seat at the Council Table as Interim Council Member Seat #2. 6. Freedom Road Bridge Update Dale Long provided an update on the Freedom Road Bridge Project. He stated that the Legislative Appropriation Agreement was received from the State on September 18, 2023. He reported that he is reviewing the Agreement and requested that the Council vote to authorize Interim Mayor Gomez to sign Municipal Engineering Task Order MES-28. He added that Ms. Howington will get the contract to the Council via email for their review and highlighted some of the details in the. Agreement, including: Complete demolition of the Bridge Council Meeting Minutes September 19,2023 Page 60 of13 Surveying and geotechnical activities Moving utilities water The Structural Engineer doing the design work for the Bridge Environmental permits being needed since the project is going over a body of Ity was noted that the dates in the Task Order are behind, but that the work is the same. Council Member McCall made a motion to approve Task Order MES-28. Interim Council Member Henry Cunningham seconded the motion. After no questions, the Mr. Long then requested that the Council consider entering into the grant agreement with FDOT and authorize the Interim Mayor to sign it. He suggested having the Attorney look ati it, even though it is in standard form. He noted that the legislative appropriation was given to FDOT since it was for a bridge project, clarifying that is why the agreement is Council President Lewis requested a motion to approve a grant agreement with FDOT for the Freedom Road Bridge Project. Council Member McMurray Jackson made that motion. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion motion passed unanimously. with FDOT. passed unanimously. 7. Ordinance 02-2023 Special Election Council President Lewis read the title ofOrdinance 02-2023 Special Election. ORDINANCE 02-2023 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE OFFICEOF MAYOR AND COUNCIL SEAT NO.2 ANORDINANCEOFTHETOWNCOUNCIL OFTHETOWNOFCINIUN, FLORIDA, SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF A SPECIAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE MAYORAND A COUNCIL MEMBERTOCOUNCILSEAT NO.2; SETTING THE QUALIFYING DATES, TIMES AND PLACES; ESTABLISHING QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES AND QUALIFYING FEES; ESTABLISHING VOTER REGISTRATION DATES; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE Council Member McCall Abraham made a motion to approve the final reading of Ordinance 02-2023. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. Afterno ESCAMBIA COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS. questions, the motion passed unanimously. Council Meeting Minutes September 19,2023 Page7of13 8. Algaplast. Application for Deyelopment/Land Use Certificate Ms. Howington read from the. Agenda Summary Sheet: Town of Century is in a lease agreement with Algaplast for use of the Town-owned building Of particular interest to the Council when making a decision on approving the Application for Development are the following excerpts from the Lease Agreement: located at 6081 Industrial Blvd. SECTION 2. TERMS 2.1 The term of this Lease shall be for a period off five (5)years and shall commence on the 11th day ofMay, 2023 (hereinafter "Effective Date"). 2.2 The term oft this Lease shall be automatically renewed and extended for consecutive five (5) year periods unless either Party shall provide written notice tot the other, prior to one. hundred twenty (120) days before expiration oft the lease term then in effect, ofintentions to terminate and cancel this Lease. SECTION 7. REPAIRS. 7.3 Lessee agrees to make no alterations, improvements, or additions in or to the Premises, nor to install any equipment therein without, in each instance, obtaining Lessor's prior written approval thereof. The Town Clerk has reached out to Emerald Coast Regional Council to ask why the requested Itis worthy to note that Algaplast is prompt with its rental payments to the Town and very Discussion ensued regarding the strikethrough. It was agreed that the Town approve Algaplast's Application for Development/Land Use Certificate, subject to Emerald Coast Council President Lewis requested a motion to that effect. Council Member Johnson made that motion. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no action has as strikethrough. communicative with its endeavors. Regional Council correcting the strikethrough first. questions, the motion passed unanimously. 9. HVAC. at Building 5, Century Business Center Kevin Merchant reminded everyone that the Council had requested that both bidders match the scope of work in the other's bid. He reported that both companies stand behind their original quotes. He stated that Preston Tate's] proposal only includes replacement of the outside unit. Logical Choice Heating & Air LLC's proposal includes replacement of Council Member Johnson noted that there is only a $1,200 difference in the bids and scopes and suggested replacing both the interior and exterior units. both the interior and exterior units. Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 8of13 Mr. Merchant shared that newer units are designed toj push more freon. He explained that the inside unit won't pump the freon back out, and, inl less than a year, the inside unit will Ity was determined that the square footage ofthe room to be air conditioned is 1,568 Ms. Howington stated that shel had called Robert Hudson about funding for the replacement units, and that hel had advised her that L.O.S.T. funds can be used for the Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the selection ofL Logical Choice Heating & Air LLC for replacement of both the inside and outside units at Century Business Center, Bldg. 5 and to authorize payment from L.O.S.T. funds for said services. Mr. Merchant noted that the price includes moving the ceiling unit to the floor and that, if that unit were to leak water, it wouldn't leak on the items below the ceiling. Council Member Johnson clarified that her motion was for the approval ofLogical Choice Heating & Air LLC's Option (1). Council Member McMurray Jackson accepted that clarification to the original motion. After no further questions, the motion passed fail. square feet. project ifthe equipment will last more than five years. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. unanimously. 10. Transfer the Balance of $25,465 from L.O.S.T. Funds for New Truck Kevin Merchant requested a $25,465 transfer from L.O.S.T. funds to pay the balance due Mr. Merchant shared that, in 2021, the Council approved the purchase of new trucks, but the Town was not chosen by the vendor at that time. The next year, Dodge wasn'tont the State contract for truck purchases. He stated that Chevy was the cheapest provider, but that the cost oft the Ram 2500 was more than the Town had budgeted for. He noted that, if Council President Lewis requested ai motion to approve the transfer oft the entire balance due for the new Water Department truck from L.O.S.T. funds. Council Member McMurray Jackson made that motion. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. for ai new Water Department truck. not purchased off the State contract, the truck would cost $85,000. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. 11. Staff Reports Kevin Merchant reported that, two years ago, the Council approved the sale ofi its surplus trucks; however, the Town has been unable to move forward on that. He noted that the Town is now starting to look like aj junkyard and that there are more trucks along the fence. He added that the Town has a list ofi its surplus trucks, including one oft the trucks Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 9 of13 they had already replaced. Ms. Howington offered to create ai resolution authorizing the sale ofthe Town's additional surplus vehicles. Mr. Merchant stated that he likes the idea ofrequiring a minimum bid for each vehicle. He added that, since he will be bidding on Former Mayor Hawkins stated that the trucks are SO old that they are not even in the Kelley Blue Book anymore. He noted that the trucks are worth about $300 at the scrap yard and added that setting a minimum bid of $500 would get the Town more money than Mr. Merchant expressed that he did not like the idea ofs silent bidding and noted that sale oft the trucks doesn'twarrant an auction. He stated that implementation oft the sale would William Reynolds asked ift there would be an inspection period. Mr. Merchant confirmed that one would take place during working hours but noted that the inspectors will not be able to drive the vehicles. He added that the bids will be for the vehicles as they are and After discussion, the Council reached a consensus that it wants to see the list oftrucks to the vehicles, he does not want to set the minimum bids. ifit scrapped the trucks instead. bei incorporated into ai resolution. where they are purchased. be surplused before approving ai resolution for their sale. 12. Mayor's Report B.J.. Johnson was invited up. Interim Mayor Gomez shared that the Town has compliance activities that have to be completed by October 25, 2023. He added that Florida Gas Utility (FGU) does not offer this service, but FGU is okay with the Town bringing in someone to perform the work. He noted that the Town has received three bids on this project. He stated that one oft the bids was from City Services, who is already familiar with the Town of Century'ss system because they had worked here in thej past. Interim Mayor Gomez requested authorization for City Services toj prepare the necessary Council Member Johnson stated that the Town needs this work done because it does not have a Gas Superintendent. B.J.Johnson noted that Joe Brown used to do this work. Interim Mayor Gomez noted that hiring City Services will cost much less than hiring a Council Member Johnson agreed that the reports must be done sO that the Town is not out ofcompliance, adding that it still needs to hire a Gas Superintendent. Interim Mayor Gomez stated that having this work done by City Services will buy the Town time to get compliant, then it can discuss what to do moving forward. compliance reports. new employee. Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 10of13 Council Member Johnson askedi ifCity Services will train Mr. Johnson on what needs to be done going forward, to which Mr. Johnson responded in the affirmative. Council Member Johnson asked ifa anyone has asked Joe Brown about the matter. It was Mr. Johnson noted that the Town does not have a Gas Superintendent position in the Ms. Howington invited the Council to consider authorization to hire a vendor in an (Clerk's Note: Thefollowing motion was reconsidered, and a new motion was made and passed, on noted that Mr. Brown now has a full-time job. current budget. "amount not to exceed". Page 11.) Council President Lewis requested a motion to approve an expenditure, in an amount not to exceed $2,000, to complete all compliance services for the natural gas inspection. Council Member McMurray Jackson made that motion. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. Heath Burkett reported that the water meter boxes that are painted blue signify that they have been prepared for replacement. He added that the Town is about 75% done with the replacements. Ms. Howington reported on the Charter amendment work. Discussion ensued regarding scheduling a CRA: meeting. Itwas noted that there are two open positions available with the Town, with one being a Class C Wastewater Operator position, budgeted for $18.00 - $20.00 per hour. Council Member Johnson confirmed that this position is the one the Town needs most ofall. It was noted that this position would replace the short-term employee who left. The second Itwas reported that the Community Action Board has requested a transition. Council Member McMurray Jackson offered to be the Town representative on the CAP Board. Council Member McMurray Jackson made ai motion to appoint herself as the Town's representative on the CAP Board. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion.. After open position is a Streets position budgeted for $13.00 per hour. no questions, the motion passed unanimously. Ms. Howington read Bobby Boyd's message into the record. Former Mayor Hawkins recommended going with them now. Holding Council consent in an amount not to exceed $2,000 was discussed. Mr. Hawkins stated that the threshold should be increased to $3,000. Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 11 of13 Interim Mayor Gomez recommended using ARPA funding and raising the approved Ms. Howington reminded the Council that other bids will be received and that they will require Staff to walk with the grounds with them, whereas City Services already knows (Clerk's Note: thej following motions replace the one noted near the beginning of Page 10.) amount to ai not to exceed amount of $3,000. the Town's grounds. Council Member McMurray Jackson made a motion to reconsider her previous motion to approve an expenditure, in an amount not to exceed $2,000, for completion ofall compliance services for the natural gas inspection (Page 10). As a member ofthe Council Member McMurray Jackson then made a replacement motion to authorize the Town to utilize ARPA funds, in an amount not to exceed $3,000, to complete all compliance services for the natural gas inspection. Interim Council Member Cunningham seconded the replacement motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. prevailing side, she was granted that reconsideration. 13. Council Comments Council Member Johnson stated that she appreciates the interest in the vacant Council Seats and congratulated Interim Council Member Cunningham, noting that she is looking Council Member McCall Abraham read a letter from the Florida League of Cities regarding an upcoming advocacy trip to Washington D.C. and requested authorization to attend the event and travel to Washington D.C. from October 16-20, 2023, to represent the Town. Ms. Howington confirmed that there is money in the travel budget. It was the consensus oft the Council to congratulate Council Member McCall. Abraham, and to authorize the use oft travel funds for her trip to Washington D.C. from October 16-20, Mr. Merchant was invited to report on the lights at Anthony Pleasant Park. forward to working with him. 2023. Mr. Merchant reported that he has reached out to the Prison regarding fixing the lights at the Park since they have an actual electrician inmate. He noted that there is three weeks before the next home game and, ifthe inmate can repair the lights, then the Town will not have to rent lights. Ifthe inmate does the work, then there will be no lighting costs to the Council Member McMurray Jackson asked what would happen if! he couldn't fixt the lights at the Park. Mr. Merchant responded that the Town would have to rent lights since Town. every game is held at night. Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 12of13 Interim Council Member Cunningham thanked the Council for its support and stated that hei is here and ready to work. He added that he grew up in the Town and that he loves Council President Lewis requested that, for the sake of transparency, the Town look into live streaming its Council meetings and adding a big screen projection monitor. Discussion ensued regarding getting live streaming services and being able to project Century. what the Council is reading from for the public. William Reynolds stated that YouTube is a good option. 14. Public Forum Helen Mincy requested an answer regarding the Town helping the Alger Sullivan Historic Society with maintaining its grounds. After discussion, Ms. Howington stated that the Dr. Jessica Griffen requested lights for the right side oft the room where the children work at their desks. Mr. Merchant stated that the Council needs to approve the hiring ofa contractor and that it still needs to get three quotes for the work first. Council President Lewis asked about using inmates for the work. Mr. Merchant stated that he will ask the Prison, noting that such work requires the supervision ofone guard Town is on their side and that it will do its best to get them help. for each inmate. Discussion ensued regarding the need for permits. Dr. Griffen asked the Council not to forget about the ice machine that's not working. Council Member McCall Abraham responded that she has reached out to the company and that the Town will have an answer on it soon. Mr. Merchant confirmed that the Town has not forgotten about the machine and that it is continuing to work on it. Dr. Griffen noted that she just wanted to make sure that the Council did not forget the matter before the warranty runs out. Mr. Merchant asked about the ARPA funds. Ms. Howington stated that she will email the wish list to the Council. Mr. Merchant asked each Council member to look at the Christmas decorations and bring Council Member Johnson made a motion to amend the contract with the Library. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed their ideas to the next Council meeting. unanimously. Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 13of13 It was noted that the Town hangs holiday lights on 48 poles that are wired for electricity. More poles could hold decorations, but an amount $40,000 from ARPA funds would need Council Member McMurray Jackson made ai motion to authorize the use ofARPA funds for the purchase ofholiday decorations, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Discussion ensued regarding compliance with the bidding process. Interim Council Member Cunningham asked whether the' Town has the funds for this, to which Ms. Howington responded in the affirmative. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. tol be spent on them by September 30, 2023. 15. Adjournment Council Member McMurray Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Interim Council Member Cunnigham seconded the motion, After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk Town Council Meeting Minutes 7995N. Century Blvd. November 7,2 2023 7:00 p.m. Council Members Present: Dynette Lewis, President Shelisa McCall Abraham Sandra McMurray Jackson Alicia. Johnson Henry Cunningham Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor Leslie Howington, Town Clerk Kevin Merchant, Superintendent Dale Long, Engineer Others Present: Council Meeting Minutes November 7,2023 Page 2 of9 Council President Lewis confirmed the advertisement of the Council Meeting/Bill List Review and called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. 1. Open Meeting with Prayer Council President Lewis opened the meeting with prayer. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Shelisa McCall Abraham, Sandra McMurray Jackson, Alicia Johnson, and Henry Cunningham. 4. Public Forum Frank Broughton provided the Council with aj proposal and six-month plan for content management services. Discussion ensued regarding timing, costs, what content management services include, marketing, monitoring results, bringing people to Century, meeting transparency, the appropriate social media channels for Century' 's demographics, what will be completed ini the first six months and what will happen after that, appropriately reflecting Century on social media, tailoring services to the Town's needs, and records retention requirements for social media and ways to comply with them. Gary Bradley stated that the whole Town needs to be cleaned up before bringing people to Century via social media and suggested the Town create a clean-up schedule, starting with high traffic areas first. He then spoke regarding his water bill being high. Leslie Howington responded that the Town is working on correcting the numbers and Mr. Bradley asked ifhe could instead pay the regular amount due for his water bills. Ms. Mr. Bradley next noted that the water meter was busted last month. Ms. Howington replied that something weird is happening and that the Town is working on figuring it Mayor Gomez requested that the Town consider the Alger Sullivan Historic Society item before him. He then introduced Howard Brown, one oft the three applicants for the Town Manager position, and noted that action needs to be taken quickly on the position. Mr. Brown introduced himselfa and spoke regarding his local government consulting group and his municipal experience. He noted that he has spoken with Mayor Gomez regarding the Town's situation and his familiarity with the Town. He stated that his finding out what happened with the water bills. Howington responded in the affirmative. out. Council Meeting Minutes November7,2023 Page3of9 company can help the Town in a short amount oft time. He added that he would have come back to the Council at a later date, but he lives in West Palm Beach. Mayor Gomez noted that the Council cannot vote on hiring him as the item was not published on the agenda. Ms. Howington noted her mistake and explained that it was not on the agenda because the Town's procedure is to not place personnel actions regarding Mr. Brown spoke regarding establishing a contract, with everything running through the Mayor and being approved by the Council. He suggested the matter be placed on an agenda for proper advertising. He also spoke regarding the pros and cons ofs social media and stated that municipalities do not respond toj posts, they only push information out to the community. He noted that the Town is not behind anyone else and recommended Responding to Council Member McCall Abraham, Mr. Brown stated that he would be the consultant for the project as hel has an interest in Century. He added that he would start by creating an action plan. Hei noted that the Town is moving forward, but no one knows it because they're not getting the necessary information. He added that Century is not the only town that is behind on their audit. He confirmed that the Town does not have a Finance Director. Mr. Brown added that the Town needs to make sure that its funds are being spent in accordance with State law and are approved by the Town Council. Ini response to Council Member McCall Abraham' s question, Mr. Brown proposed being in Century three days per week and stated that he will talk with everyone. He suggested holding a public meeting SO everyone can get information at the same time. He noted that he describes himself as a participatory manager and stated that there is value in hiring a content management firm like Mr. Broughton's. He cited his experience with managing Mr. Brown noted that a municipality shouldn'tfail their audit three times in a row. Failed audits affect interest rates and other things. He explained that auditors only test certain things in order to make sure an organization is healthy and the proper controls are in place and being used. Mr. Brown stated that he has reviewed the 2020 and 2021 audits and that he can create an action plan around those for the Mayor and Council. He recommended looking at other cities similar in size to Century that don'thave the same issues. From what he has seen, the water and sewer operations look good. He stated that, although the Town is doing what it should, it's not telling anyone what it's doing. He noted an incorrect news article about the Town declaring financial emergency and the Mr. Brown spoke regarding having a strategic action plan for getting the old audits completed and setting a goal to make sure all future audits are done on time. Ifthe Town completes its audits annually by March 315t, then it can apply for the GFOA's Excellence in Government Finance Award. He noted the need to more widely communicate the audit salaried employees on the agenda. creating an action plan and acting on it quickly. employees and people during his career. need to contact WEAR to let them know sO that they can redact it. Council Meeting Minutes November 7, 2023 Page 4 of9 reports by posting them online. He emphasized the Town's need for someone with Ini response to Council Member McCall Abraham's question, Mr. Brown stated that the Council members need to talk to their State elected officials about changing the Town's Charter. He noted that those officials are the Council's colleagues and that the Council Ms. Howington recommended that the Council decide when this matter should come Mr. Brown stated that he can come back ift the Council desires, either by phone ori in person. He reminded the Council that the matter needs to be on an agenda in order to vote Mayor Gomez asked what information needs to be put together to move this matter along. He cited the urgency oft the matter and expressed his desire tol hold a special meeting on Thursday to hammer out an agreement or to go into negotiations. He added that he does not want this opportunity to slip away and noted that Mr. Brown has a lot to offer and that he can start off short-term and they can go from there. Ini response to Council Member McCall Abraham's question, Mr. Brown stated that he included the cost for his services in his response to the Town's RFP. Further discussion ensued regarding the urgency of the matter, the importance ofhaving a Town Manager, and setting a date and time for a special meeting to consider the matter. It was noted that the special meeting would be open to the public. After discussion, it was decided tol hold the special meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., provided that the date and time meet the meeting notice requirements. (Clerk' 's Note: Further discussion on this item was held after Item #8.) the Town, and to expect the second payment by the end of the month. governmental auditing experience. needs to build relationships with them. back before them since they are unable to vote on it tonight. on it. Dr. Jessica Griffen stated that she would like to make her first payment on the loan from Marilyn Robinson requested an appointment to remove her items from the Carver Center. Council Member McMurray Jackson responded that she was going to discuss the matter during Council comments. 5. Ministerial Acts - Approval of Ministerial Acts a. Minutes are being transcribed. b. Approval of Bill List November 7, 2023 Bill List Council Meeting Minutes November 7, 2023 Page 5of9 Council President Lewis announced that the minutes are being transcribed and requested amotion to approve the November 7,2 2023 Bill List. Council Member Johnson made that motion. Council Member McCall. Abraham seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. 6. Contribution - Alger Sullivan Historic Society Alger Sullivan Historical Society Museum Coordinator Mr. Brown stated that he was Helen Mincy provided an overview oft the Society and the services they provide to the Discussion ensued regarding cleaning services for the Festival and the fact that the Mayor Gomez recommended a motion to approve a $1,000 donation to the Alger Council Member Johnson made that motion. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. Ms. Howington noted that Staff's workload is heavy and that they are already not able to Council Member Johnson stated that we can get volunteers every month for the work. asked to give a brief description ofwhat the Society does. public. She requested help with the Sawmill Festival. Museum in on private property. Sullivan Historical Society. get done what they need to do. 7. ARPA Fund Projects Mayor Gomez stated that hel has discussed a couple of ARPA projects with Ms. Howington and noted that the Town has ARPA funds available and that they need to be spent by a certain time. He proposed several updates to the drive-thru and lobby windows, for a total cost of$15,392. Responding to Council President Lewis, Ms. Howington stated that the quote is from the original company that installed the items. She noted that there are flooring considerations Discussion ensued regarding the need for additional quotes and the type of replacement Itv was the consensus of the Council that no additional quotes are needed for the drive-thru and lobby windows updates since the proposed work will bej performed by the original needed as well. flooring. company that installed them. Council Meeting Minutes November' 7, 2023 Page 6 of9 Itv was the consensus oft the Council to place discussion of flooring on the next Council Ms. Howington provided additional details regarding the flooring for the Council. meeting agenda. 8. Schedule CRA Meeting Council President Lewis announced that the Town needs to schedule a CRAr meeting to get things established and requested that the current CRA Board membership be updated Discussion ensued regarding potential meeting dates and times. It was the consensus of the Council to schedule the CRA meeting for December 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (Clerk's Note: Thefollowing is a continuation of the discussion regarding holding a special meeting to consider the Town Manager position which occurred during Public Forum.) Ms. Howington confirmed that special meetings should be held with no less than 24 hours- on the Town's website. notice, but preferably 72 hours. Mr. Brown stated that he would be available to come back on Thursday. Discussion ensued regarding setting a meeting time and how to advertise the meeting. Itv was the consensus of the Council to schedule a special meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Town Manager position and to advertise the meeting in the Tri- City Ledger. 9. Transfer from L.O.S.T. Funds for SRF Water Payment Ms. Howington requested a motion to approve the transfer ofs $8,498.83 from L.O.S.T. Council Member Cunningham made that motion. Council Member Johnson seconded the Funds to the Water Department for its SRF bi-annual payment. motion.. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. 10. Development Reviews (Clerk's Note: The Emerald Coast Regional Council Report ofApplications was included in the agenda backupfori informational, purposes only. No action was taken on this item.) 11. Staff Reports Heath Burkett reported that the Town just received the panel for the second lift station and that the project should be completed soon. Council Meeting Minutes November 7, 2023 Page 7of9 Kevin Merchant reported that the Agricultural Building and the Community Center need new tables and chairs and recommended using ARPA Funds for their purchase. Mayor Gomez reported that someone asked ift the Town could replace the garbage cans for the Agricultural Building. Responding to Ms. Howington's question, Mr. Merchant Mr. Merchant noted that someone melted the microwave door above the stove. Discussion ensued regarding its replacement. Mr. Merchant noted that the microwave will be replaced in the same location as it is built into the wall. Mr. Merchant asked ift the Town had made any headway on the ice machine at the Century Business Center. Council Member McCall Abraham responded that she is still Discussion ensued regarding scheduling Council Member Cunningham's Oath ofOffice. Ms. Howington stated that Council Member Cunningham does not have to be present to take the Oath of Office and confirmed that he will not have any problems. Ms. Howington reported that the Town is hosting its First Responder training tomorrow. She noted that the Council does not need to attend as it is not ai meeting. She added that one Council member can attend ift they want to and asked ifany Council members wished Mr. Merchant reported that the Town put down three tons of asphalt that morning and that Mr. Merchant stated that the Town is getting ready to hang its Christmas decorations and put up lights around City Hall and the Library. He noted that the Town will be buying the lights and that the County will reimburse the Town for their purchase. He asked ift there is as spending limit for them. Ms. Howington stated that she gave them ai not to exceed amount. Mr. Merchant responded that he needs to know the spending limit. Responding to Council Member Johnson's question, Mr. Merchant stated that the Town plans on getting to the pothole on Bradley Street tomorrow. He added that they need to put speed bumps in on Hecker first, then they can work on Bradley Street. Responding to Ms. Howington's question, Mr. Merchant stated that this work will push confirmed that the Town owns the cans. waiting on the video. to do sO. itwill be putting down three more tons next week. out limb pick-up again. 12. Mayor's Report Mayor Gomez thanked the Council for allowing CSI to do its inspection and reported that the Town received an A- rating. He noted that the Town has 90 days to correct the valves, after which it will receive an A+ rating. Council Meeting Minutes November 7,2023 Page 8 of9 Mayor Gomez reported that Anthony Peacock has resigned and that the Town needs to fill its CDL position. He stated that he is recommending hiring Tyler Smith at $17 per Council Member McMurray Jackson made ai motion to approve the hiring of Tyler Smith to fill the CDL position at a rate of$17 per hour. Council Member Johnson seconded the Mayor Gomez reported that the Town has one more Street Department position to fill. He stated that he is recommending hiring Brian Madison for the position at a rate of$13 per Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the hiring of Brian Madison to fill the Street Department position at a rate of$13 per hour. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gomez: reported that a citizen has offered to match the Town's $1,000 donation to Mayor Gomez requested approval to increase Dennis Mathis' pay rate to $14.50 per hour. Mr. Mathis' good work was noted by both Mr. Merchant and Council Member Cunningham. Mayor Gomez noted that $5,000 would come from each department. Council President Lewis recommended that Mr. Mathis' pay rate be increased to $14.50 Mayor Gomez noted that Mr. Mathis is the lowest paid employee on the crew. Council Member McMurray Jackson made a motion to increase Mr. Mathis' pay rate to $14.50 per hour. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion. After no questions, hour. motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. hour. the Alger Sullivan Historical Society. per hour. the motion passed unanimously. 13. Council Comments Council Member Johnson commented that the Town has not received any applications for the Wastewater position and recommended increasing the salary for the position. Responding to Council President Lewis' question, Council Member Johnson stated that the job description is accurate. She added that no one with the credentials required will work for $17 per hour, and that it is going to take at least $20 per hour to fill the position. Ms. Howington stated that the $3 per hour increase would cost the Town $6,240 per year. Discussion ensued regarding funding options for the pay rate increase or, alternatively, She noted the urgency of filling the position. hiring another trainee instead at a pay rate of$17 per hour. Council Meeting Minutes November 7,2023 Page 9 of9 Council Member Johnson asked if the Town could advertise for both a trainee position at Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the advertisement ofa Trainee Wastewater Operator position at aj pay rate of $17 per hour, and the advertisement ofa licensed Wastewater Operator position at a pay rate of$20 per hour. Council Member McCall Abraham seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed Council Member McMurray Jackson commented that she was made aware that the Carver Community Center's locks have been changed. On behalf of Marilyn Robinson, she requested an ample amount oftime for Ms. Robinson to remove her items from the Mayor Gomez responded that Ms. Robinson needs to give the Town 24-48 hours' notice and asked ift the Town could require her to sign a Waiver ofLiability. He spoke regarding the Town owning the building, the condition it is in, and the potential liabilities ifthe Town lets people go: in and out oft the building. He also stated that, when the building was deeded to the Town, all the belongings in it became Town property and that the Town needs to control what is taken out ofit. Hei requested that the Council pick a date for the public to remove their items from the building. He added that everyone will need to sign aWaiver ofLiability before going in sO that the Town is not liable ifs something were to $17 per hour and a licensed operator position for $20 per hour. unanimously. Center. happen. 14. Public Forum There were no speaker requests. 15. Adjournment Council President Lewis requested ai motion to adjourn. Council Member Johnson made that motion. Council Member McCall Abraham seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk Bill List Review Meeting Minutes 7995 N. Century Blvd. October 17,2023 6:45 p.m. Council Members Present: Dynette Lewis, President Shelisa McCall Abraham Sandra McMurray Jackson Alicia Johnson Henry Cunningham Others Present: Luis Gomez, Jr., Interim Mayor Leslie Howington, Town Clerk Billl List Review Minutes October 17,2023 Page2of2 Council President Lewis opened the meeting at 6:45 p.m. 1. Roll Call Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Sandra McMurray Jackson, Shelisa McCall. Abraham, Alicia Johnson, and Henry Cunningham. 2. Bill List Review Ity was noted that there were mistakes on the Warren Averett bills and it was requested that those bills be omitted from the motion to approve the Bill List at that evening's Council meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the CRA fees and an ADT credit. 3. Adjournment There being no further business, Council President Lewis adjourned the Bill List Review meeting at 6:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk Town Council Meeting Minutes 7995 N. Century Blvd. October 17,2023 7:00 p.m. Council Members Present: Dynette Lewis, President Sandra McMurray Jackson Alicia Johnson Henry Cunningham first Public Forum Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor Leslie Howington, Town Clerk Dale Long, Engineer Kevin Merchant, Superintendent Robin Phillips, Grant Administrator Shelisa McCall Abraham, joined via conference call during the Others Present: Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 Page 2 of8 Council President Lewis confirmed the advertisement oft the Council Meeting/Bill List Review Leslie Howington read into the record a letter from Council Member McCall Abraham informing the Council that she will be joining the meeting via conference call later ini the evening. and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. It was noted that a quorum was present. 1. Open Meeting with Prayer The meeting was opened with prayer. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Sandra McMurray Jackson, Alicia (Clerk' 's Note: Council Member McCall Abraham joined via conference call during the Johnson, and Henry Cunningham. first Public Forum.) 4. Public Forum Frank Broughton spoke regarding Century's 's growth potential and the need for the Town to showcase the good things happening in it. Hej provided a list of notable companies. He spoke about a non-paid Instagram blue check verified account with 12,000 followers. He stated that he considers the Town aj part of home and that an Instagram account would be agood way to counteract and get ahead of negative stories and boast about the good things happening. He noted that the Town has no official social media presence and that it needs tol have something to share. He provided potential topics from his handout. Council Member Johnson noted that the Town has huge potential and that it needs to Interim Mayor Gomez stated that he knows Mr. Broughton personally through DJ'ing and that the Town has to go through the RFP process for Mr. Broughton's! proposed Council President Lewis stated that she and some others had this same idea and noted that the Town needs more transparency. She added that it is time for the Town to get out Mr. Broughton noted that the Town needs to focus on the positive happenings in order to capitalize on that. services. in front of negative media. negate the negative stories. Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 Page 3 of8 Interim Mayor Gomez noted that the Council will make a decision on the matter based Ms. Howington asked the Council ifit would like to create a RFP based offofMr. Mr. Broughton spoke regarding capitalizing on the holidays in order to market cities. Council President Lewis asked ifa anyone listening online had anything to add. (Clerk' 's Note: Council Member McCall.Abraham joined the meeting via conference upon the RFP process. Broughton's proposal. call at this time.) 5. Ministerial Acts - Approval of Bill List October 17, 2023 Bill List Council Member Johnson made ai motion to approve all bills, with the exception oft the CRA expenses and the Warren Averitt bills. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. Contributions Northview High School Future Farmers of America: Itv was noted that six students from Northview High School's Future Farmers of America program are going on a trip this month and that the group has requested a contribution Council Member. Johnson suggested a donation of $100 per student, for a total of $600. Ms. Howington confirmed that no budgeted contribution funds have been spent this fiscal Council Member McMurray Jackson asked what the maximum amount the Town could give is. She noted that these students are our future and that the Town needs to give as from the Town to cover those costs. year. much as it can. Council Member. Johnson then suggested a $1,000 contribution. Council President Lewis suggested a contribution of $900, which is $150 for each Council Member Johnson made ai motion to approve a donation of $900 to the Northview High School Future Farmers of America. Council Member Cunningham seconded the student. motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 Page 40 of8 Alger Sullivan Historic Society: Interim Mayor Gomez asked the Council whether it wished to approve a donation to the Society or to table the item until ai representative oft the Society is available to appear Council Member Cunningham made ai motion to table the item until a representative of Alger Sullivan Historic Society is available toj present their request to the Council. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed before the Council. unanimously. 7. CDBG - Bridges and Shelter Proposals from Consultants Discussion ensued regarding the reasons for the lack of responses to the Town's RFPs. It was noted that, historically, it is not unusual to only receive one response to an RFP. Robin Phillips assured the Council that the Town's procurement process is in compliance. Responding to Interim Mayor Gomez, Dale Long stated that Freedom Road Bridge, the culvert up to Freedom Road, and East Alger Road are included int the Hurricane Sally Mr. Long stated that consultants for these types of services tend tol keep to their own territories. He noted that he offered to be a subcontractor to the company currently Council Member McMurray Jackson stated that such subcontracting would be an ethics Mr. Long noted that it is also the busy season, otherwise there would have been more proposals. He ensured the Council that the Town would not be paying twice for the same Interim Mayor Gomez confirmed that Mr. Long is subcontracting out specialty work that he does not perform. He noted that Mr. Long is the lead consultant on this project. Drainage Project. working, but that the company declined. issue in her profession. work. Ms. Howington noted that the application comes with noj pay. Interim Mayor Gomez stated that he likes the open dialogue as it allows the community to understand what's going on. CDBG Hurricane Sally Drainage Project (Bridges): Council Member Johnson made ai motion to award the contract for engineering services on the CDBG Hurricane Sally Drainage Project (Bridges) to Municipal Engineering Services, Inc. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. Afterno questions, the motion passed unanimously. Council Meeting Minutes October 17,2023 Page 5of8 Council Member McMurray Jackson made. a motion to award the contract for administrative services for the CDBG Hurricane Sally Drainage Project (Bridges) to Jones Phillips & Associates. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. CDBG Hurricane Sally Shelter Project: Council Member Johnson made a motion to award the contract for architectural services for the CDBG Hurricane Sally Shelter Project to Townest Architect. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed Council Member Cunningham made a motion to award the contract for administrative services for the CDBG Hurricane Sally Shelter Project to Jones Phillips & Associates. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no questions, the unanimously. motion passed unanimously. 8. NPDES- Stormwater Reporting Dale Long spoke regarding the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the Town piggybacking on the County for performance ofits reporting requirements. He noted that the Town still has a fair amount of work to do in order to present its data to the County for submission. He noted that the report is due early January 2024 and provided an overview ofwhich parties have done the Town's portion of the work over the years. He added that NPDES report preparation is budgeted fori ini the Council Member McMurray Jackson made ai motion to approve an amount not to exceed $6,000 for NPDES report preparation by Municipal Engineering Services, Inc. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed Consultant line item in the Street Department. unanimously. Update on Legislative. Appropriations Request Dale Long shared that the Town has spent very little money and noted that the appropriate documents have been sent to Interim Mayor Gomez and Ms. Howington for processing. 9. Total Fire Protection - Monitoring Fire Panel at Century Community Center Kevin Merchant stated that Total Fire Protection is the company that does the Town's quarterly fire safety inspections. He noted that, in the past, the Town had a service that called the Fire Department in the event ofa fire and invited the Council to consider Discussion ensued regarding the contract terms, new technology and its costs, the fire protection equipment in Town Hall, and whether this service is an insurance requirement. utilizing such a service again. Council Meeting Minutes October 17,2023 Page 6of8 Ms. Howington stated that she would find out ift these services are an insurance Council Member Johnson made ai motion to table this item until more information is available. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion.. After no questions, the motion passed 3-2, with Council Members McMurray Jackson and McCall Abraham dissenting. Council Member McCall. Abraham noted that she voted no because she could requirement. not hear clearly. 10. IntercomneetAgrement with Central Water Works, Inc. Ity was noted that Central Water Works (CWW) provides the Town with additional water services when it has a shortfall, especially for the Prison, and that they are increasing Discussion ensued regarding the rate, having the Attorney review the contract to see if there is any opportunity to reduce the costs or otherwise share responsibility since iti is not the Town'si infrastructure that is being used exclusively, being at CWW's mercy, Council President Lewis requested a motion to approve the Central Water Works Interconnect Agreement and authorize Interim Mayor Gomez to sign the agreement. Council Member Cunningham made that motion. Council Member McMurray Jackson seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. their rate from $2.50 to $3.00 per 1,000 gallons of water. expediting Town projects, and the use oft the booster pump. 11. StaffReports Kevin Merchant reported that the lights at Anthony Pleasant Park have been fixed and that the lights for the Century Business Center have been installed. He noted that the The question of why the Town is still using the word "Interim" before Mayor Gomez's Council Member McMurray Jackson asked what the Fire Department was doing to the fire hydrants. Mr. Merchant responded that they regularly inspect different hydrants Council Member Johnson asked ift the Town is metering the water that the Fire Itwas asked ifN Mr. Pleasant can get a fire hydrant on Williams Street since there is not Council Member Johnson noted that the number of fire hydrants is inadequate and Ms. Howington responded that Staff could get quotes to install more. Mr. Long added that a costs came in at $4,300, $200 less than what was quoted. and Council Member Cunningham's titles. throughout the year. Department is using during these inspections. one there currently. Council Meeting Minutes October 17,2023 Page7d of8 report was done a few years back and that it would be a good starting point for deciding Interim Mayor Gomez asked the Council ift the Town could look into hiring high school students to paint the hydrants like they did with Central Water Works. Itwasi noted that blue divets are required to identify the locations of fire hydrants. Responding to Interim Mayor Gomez, Mr. Long stated that there has to be a six-inch line in order to feed a fire hydrant. He added that, legally, a fire hydrant must be shut down if itd doesn't have a six-inch line. He also noted that the County paints the fire hydrants in Frank Broughton noted that typical fire hydrants have reflectors in the paint. Interim Mayor Gomez stated that it's good to get this dialogue started and noted that it where additional hydrants are needed. some districts. will last long past us. 12. Mayor's Report Interim Mayor Gomez reported that Ms. Howington will be amending the digital sign ordinance, that Staffi is looking for available signs, and that the sign will be paid for out Interim Mayor Gomez spoke regarding getting Council approval for the ARPA projects. Inr response to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Howington stated that she will check to see Interim Mayor Gomez announced that the Town is going to have a bright Christmas. He reported that the holiday lights for the street poles have been ordered and that they will be Interim Mayor Gomez concluded by thanking the Council for working diligently and ofARPA Funds. how much ofthe Town's ARPA Funds have been spent sO far. paid for with ARPA Funds. doing a great job. 13. Council Comments Council Member Johnson commented that Pilgrim Lodge will be ready and running at Council Member McCall Abraham spoke regarding the Trunk or' Treat event and added that Abundant Life has 12 spaces and that they are sponsoring the hayride. She noted that 9:00 a.m. the event will be big. Council Meeting Minutes October 17,2023 Page 8of8 14. Public Forum Kevin Merchant commented that the Homecoming Parade: is a big deal, stated that every Council member that can be there needs to be present, and noted that there will be a float. Council Member Johnson commented that the Christmas Parade: needs to be big. Frank Broughton stated that the equipment needed to broadcast live from these events Council Member McCall Abraham noted that caroling and the Open House will be on the first Friday oft the month and that the parade and the movie with the Sheriff will be on the second Friday of the month. She added that Holly Driver and TCC do the caroling. Council President Lewis asked ifanyone has reached out to the band. She noted that there Discussion ensued regarding last year's event being very dark and very small, this year's event being bigger, the possibility ofholding the event earlier this year, and the Parade Council President Lewis commented that the Council will discuss these matters more at a Anthony Pleasant reported that there is a cemetery in McDavid that hasn't been attended toi in a long time and noted that it is in a dangerous condition. He added that iti is located Interim Mayor Gomez stated that he will ride with Herman to locate the cemetery. Frank Broughton offered his drone services to help locate the cemetery. could fit in a duffle bag. will be additional parades at. Atmore and Brewton's. route. later date. at Whiripool Road and up the railroad track. 15. Adjournment Council Member Cunningham made a 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 8:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk Town Council Charter Review Workshop Minutes 7995 N. Century Blvd. January 23,2024 6:00 p.m. Council Members Present: Dynette Lewis, President Sandra McMurray Jackson Alicia Johnson Henry Cunningham Shelisa McCall Abraham, via conference call Others Present: Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor Howard W. Brown, Jr., Interim Town Manager Leslie Howington, Town Clerk Council Charter Review Workshop Minutes January 23, 2024 Page 2of5 Council President Lewis confirmed the advertisement of the Town Council Charter Review Workshop and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Open Meeting with Prayer Council Member Cunningham opened the meeting with prayer. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Present at the Council Table were Dynette Lewis, Sandra McMurray Jackson, Alicia Johnson, and Henry Cunningham. Shelisa McCall Abraham was present via conference call. A quorum was present. 4. Public Forum There were no speaker requests. 5. Charter Review Committee Letter Interim Town Manger Brown read the Charter Review Committee Memorandum and recommendations included in the agenda package into the record. 6. Proposed Charter Council Member Johnson noted that, during the last Charter Review, the Council stopped Council President Lewis read Section 4.02 from the current Charter, then read the Section 4.02 amendments from the proposed Charter. She noted that the main change is that the residency requirement for qualifying to run for Mayor is being increased from six months Itv was the consensus of the Council to approve the Charter Review Committee's recommendation to amend Section 4.02 oft the current Charter by increasing the residency requirement to qualify for the Office of Mayor from six months to one. year. Discussion ensued regarding term limits. Responding to President Lewis, Council Member McCall Abraham stated that the majority of the Charter Review Committee Members felt that there should be term limits based on the Town'sl history. It was noted that, ifthe Mayor is re-elected and does a bad job, there is a provision for the Council to Itv was the consensus of the Council to remove the Mayoral term limit language from their review at Section 4. to one year. remove the Mayor. Section 4.01 oft the current Charter. Council Charter Review Workshop Minutes January 23,2024 Page 3of5 Discussion ensued regarding election years. The recommendation to hold all elections in even numbered years was changed to odd numbered years to coincide with the Presidential election. Council Member McCall Abraham noted that this yeari isa Presidential election and it is an even numbered year. It was noted that the newly elected officials would take office in. January oft the following odd numbered years. Itv was the consensus of the Council to remove the verbiage in Section 4.01(b) oft the proposed Charter stating, "The preceding language does not prohibit an individual from serving eight (8) consecutive years as Mayor from then seeking to be elected as a council Discussion ensued regarding the filling of vacancies in office. Council Member Johnson recalled that the Council had discussed the Council President serving as Interim Mayor until the next election and the Council Vice President moving up to fill the Council President position. Then the Council would elect a new Council Vice President and appoint a fifth Council member. Further discussion ensued regarding what to do ifthe Council President and/or Council Vice President are unwilling to serve ini the new It was the consensus of the Council to amend the current Charter to reflect that, in the event both the Council President and Council Vice President are unwilling to serve in the new respective position, the Council shall elect within its body an Interim Mayor. If selection of an Interim Mayor among the five members oft the Council has been exhausted, then the Council may seek an Interim Mayor from outside the Council. Itv was noted that Section 4.05 of the current Charter allows the Governor to appoint new Council Members and, in the proposed Charter, this language needs tol be moved from Itv was the consensus of the Council to move the language in the proposed Charter regarding the appointment of Council Members by the Governor from Section 3 back to member. respective position. Section 3 back to Section 4. Section 4. 7. Current Charter Reading and discussion oft the current Charter continued. Discussion ensued regarding Council Member attendance requirements for Council Howard Brown spoke regarding controversies that can occur when Council members leave Council meetings or do not attend at all. Mr. Brown stated that Mayor Gomez and he had discussed this matter with Matt Dannheisser and Mr. Brown suggested temporarily omitting the amendment of this provision sO that work can continue on meetings and who decides if an absence is due to an emergency. getting the Charter ready for the ballot. Council Charter Review Workshop Minutes January 23,2024 Page 4 of5 Mayor Gomez noted that additional review oft the Charter is necessary and that those amendments will be made at a later time. He expressed the urgency of focusing on the It was the consensus oft the Council to approve the Charter Review Committee's recommendation to increase the Mayor's expenditure thresholds in Section 3.04(1). Itv was noted that the Mayor's veto power is in the current Charter, but not the proposed Charter. Discussion ensued regarding veto powers and different forms of government. Ity was the consensus of the Council that the verbiage in Section 4.06 oft the current Charter regarding the Mayor's veto power and the Council's power to overturn Mayoral Mr. Brown spoke regarding authorizing the Mayor to hire and fire all employees without naming specific positions in the Charter. He suggested that, since the Town is a Strong Mayor form of government, the Mayor has the sole authority to. hire and fire all employees with the Council receiving a briefing from the Mayor on them. amendments that need to be approved this evening. vetoes be added back into the proposed Charter. Discussion ensued regarding the ability for employees to appeal to the Council, the fact that the Town will have department heads ini the future, and the employee handbook. Mr. Brown recommended that the proposed Charter include aj provision stating that the Mayor is responsible for creating aj personnel management system, which will then be Discussion ensued regarding the Mayor's expenditure threshold for emergencies, removing job titles from the Charter, whether the Mayor's expenditure thresholds should be set by ordinance instead of the Charter, and approving policies specific in nature by Mr. Brown suggested adding aj provision to Section 3.04(f) oft the proposed Charter clarifying that all constitutional (or appointed) officers report to the Mayor, and not the Discussion ensued regarding the Mayor'sability to request establishment of new departments and/or abolishment of unnecessary ones, with the Council having the final approval, and the fact that the Council does not have the authority to approve an Council President Lewis noted that Section 5.01 oft the current Charter is now Section Itwas the consensus oft the Council that Section 6.02(c) oft the proposed Charter be approved by the Council and adopted by ordinance. ordinance and leaving broader provisions for the Charter. Council. Administrator. 6.01 in the proposed Charter. removed. Council Charter Review Workshop Minutes January 23,2024 Page 5of5 It was noted that Section 5.04 oft the current Charter is now Section 6.04 ofthe proposed Charter. Mr. Brown stated that, although both sections state that the Council by ordinance shall prescribe the form ofthe ballot, it is actually the County Supervisor of] Elections that Mr. Brown shared that there are two ways to get an item on the ballot, by ordinance and by petition; however, the current Charter does not make provisions for the petition process. He will need to ask Matt Dannheisser about that. He added that he has a charter expert that can review the matter for $199 and be able to provide the Council with a report at next Tuesday' s meeting regarding whether or not the Charter provisions It was reiterated that the Council consensus was to remove the language in Section 6.05(d) oft the proposed Charter stating that, "The preceding language does not prohibit an individual who has. served eight (8). years in consecutive terms as a council member Regarding the provisions for the duties and powers oft the Town Council ini the proposed Charter, it was noted that Section 3.08(c) should clarify that creation, establishment, and abolishment of departments requires Council approval. Council Member Johnson also noted that this provision had been moved in the prior meeting to Article IV. Clarification on Section 3.08(d) oft the proposed Charter, "Delegation of Duties and Council Member Johnson suggested a motion to approve legal review ofthe proposed Charter in an amount not to exceed. Mr. Brown stated that he first needs to get a quote for review oft the proposed Charter: and preparation of the ordinance required toj place it on the ballot. It was re-emphasized that State law needs to be consulted to ensure that both are in compliance, especially asi it relates to provisions regarding the petition process. isr responsible for ballot formatting. comport with State law. from seeking to be elected as mayor. ". Powers" was discussed. 8. Public Forum There were no speaker requests. 9. Adjournment Council Member McMurray Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Cunningham seconded the motion. After no questions, the motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kristina Wood, Interim Town Clerk 00 Town of Century August 06, 2024 Bill List Account Number 401-32-5-27000 401-32-4-30000 401-32-4-20000 Account Name Gas Fund Operating Supplies Gas Utilities Gas Postage Gas Total General Fund Field Supplies Street Field Supplies Park Utilities Habitat Electric McMurray Park Utilities Park Electric Little League Ag Bldg. Electric Utilities Street Showalter Park Electric Utilities City Hall Street Lights Vehicle Maintenance Park Legal Fees Grant Expenses Engineering Amount $254.21 $551.84 $138.63 $944.68 $131.33 $15.99 $1,681.24 $27.25 $695.03 $29.55 $521.06 $702.20 $511.70 $747.32 $3,200.24 $99.47 $1,947.00 $37,388.52 $1,383.00 $1,800.00 $189.99 $405.99 $1,287.00 $2,400.00 $55,163.88 100-41-4-68001 100-72-5-27002 100-12-4-30001 100-72-4-30111 100-72-4-30003 100-72-4-30112 100-12-4-30100 100-41-4-30002 100-72-4-30110 100-12-4-30000 100-41-4-31001 100-72-4-67001 100-12-8-12000 Grant Expenses 100-12-8-10003 100-12-4-60000 100-12-5-27000 100-12-4-61000 100-12-8-15000 100-12-4-30110 Building Maintenance City Hall Operating Supplies Admin Office Equipment Maintenance Advertisement EPA Permitting Total Water Fund Field Supplies Water Utilities Sewer Lifts Electric WWTP Water Wells Electric Legal Fees Postage Water/Sewer Total Grand Total 402-36-4-68001 402-36-4-36000 402-36-4-29000 402-36-4-38000 402-36-8-12000 402-36-4-20000 $44.95 $1,273.98 $3,217.47 $2,156.60 $157.25 $415.90 $7,266.15 $63,374.71 4 Town of Century August 06, 2024 Bill List Payee Amount $160.37 $194.77 $2,400.00 $592.27 $14,723.21 $116.36 $2,104.25 $38,771.52 $74.45 $554.53 $1,800.00 $595.98 $1,287.00 Bondurant Lumber & Hardware Consolidated Pipe & Supply Escambia County, Florida Escambia River Electric Cooperative FPL Northwest FL JHB Auto Parts Matt E. Dannheisser Municipal Engineering Services Philip May Co Pitney Bowes Preston Tate Southern Computer Services Tri City Ledger Grand Total $63,374.71 5 MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc. Excellence in Engineering Service INVOICE Date: Invoice No. 8-Jul-2024 240119 Ms. Kristinal Wood Deputy Town Clerk Town of Century PO Box 790 Century, FL 32535 Project: 150004-003 Miscellaneous Engineering Services Professional Services: Task Order No. MES-1 June 5, 2024 through July:2,2024 Description: Discuss the water service on Backwoods Road with client. Correspond with USDA and prepare additional information required for Grant approval including corresponding with SHPO and Native American Tribes. Hours 6.00 Hourly Rate $150.00 $900.00 $78.00 $85.00 Amount Earned $0.00 $0.00 Sr. Professional Engineer Design Engineer Engineering Technician Total This Work Task $900.00 Direct Expenses Mileage Rate= $0.625 per mile Miles Driven= 0.0 miles Total Mileage Expenses= $0.00 Total Direct Expenses= $0.00 AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $900.00 Municipal Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Payment isA Appreciated. Payment shouldb be submitted tot the address! below. Should youl have any questions or concerns, please contact us. 85741 TURKEYE BLUFFF ROAD NAVARRE, FLORIDA3 32566 TELEPHONE (850)939-5732 MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc. Excellence in Engineering Service INVOICE Date: Invoice No. 8-Jul-2024 240120 Ms. Kristina Wood Deputy Town Clerk Town of Century POI Box 790 Century, FL 32535 Project: 150004-012-003 NPDES/MS4 Annual Report (2023) Professional Services: Task Order No. MES-27 Junes 5, 2024 through July:2,2024 Description: Prepare documents for the upcoming FDEP Audit, Attend Pre-Audit Meeting, and Respond to comments generated by FDEP following the Pre-Audit meeting. Hours Hourly Rate $165.00 $150.00 $525.00 $125.00 $78.00 $85.00 Amount Earned $0.00 $0.00 $858.00 $0.00 Sr. Project Manager Sr. Professional Engineer 3.50 Professional Engineer Design Engineer 11.00 Engineering Technician Total This Work Task $1,383.00 Direct Expenses Mileage Rate= = $0.625 pern mile Miles Driven: = 0.0 miles Total Direct Expenses= $0.00 AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $1,383.00 Municipal Engineering! Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Payment isA Appreciated. Payment should bes submitted tot the address below. Should your have any questions or concerns, please contactus. 8574 TURKEY BLUFF ROAD NAVARRE, FLORIDA: 32566 TELEPHONE (850)939-5732 MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc. Excellence in Engineering Service INVOICE Date: Invoice No. 8-Jul-2024 240121 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 May 1, 2024 through July:2,2024 LUMP SUM WORK Fee Phase/Task Surveying Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Permitting Civil- Construction Plans and Specs Structural- Construction Plans and Specs Bidding Civil- Contract Adminsratony/Montonng CRAS (Allowance) Grant Administration MES Totals Percent Complete Amount Previously Current Earned Billed Amount $7,040.00 100.00% $7,040.00 $7,040.00 $0.00 $19,154.00 100.00% $19,154.00 $16,663.98 $2,490.02 $12,595.00 10.00% $1,259.50 $1,259.50 $0.00 $31,200.00 50.00% $15,600.00 $4,680.00 $10,920.00 $89,914.00 25.00% $22,478.50 $10,000.00 0.00% $34,143.00 0.00% $6,600.00 0.00% $7,500.00 20.00% $1,500.00 $0.00 $22,478.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Structural Contract Adminstaton/Montonng $11,066.00 0.00% $229,212.00 29.24% $67,032.00 $29,643.48 $37,388.52 AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $37,388.52 Municipal Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Payment is Appreciated. Payments shouldb bes submitted tot the address! below. Should your have: any questions ord concerns, please contact us. 8574 TURKEY BLUFFF ROAD NAVARRE, FLORIDA 32566 TELEPHONE (850)939-5732 150004-024 Billed on Invoice No. 240121 Mott MacDonald: Floridal LLC 220 West Garden Street Suile 700 Pensacola, FL3 32502 T850-484-6011 M M MOTT MACDONALD Municipal Engineering Services, Inc. ATTN: Dale Long, P.E. OLong@mos-.com), 85741 Turkay Bluff Road Navarre, FL 32566 Involce No.: 502409183 MM Reference: 502101595 Task Order! No.: Bling! Perlod: 12/01/2023- 06/30/2024 Customer Contact: Dale Long, P.E. MM Contact: Bart Hendricks, P.E. Date: Customer No.: June 28, 2024 0000588 Project Description: MESI Freedom Bridge Replacement Contract Amount Complete Involced % Amount Amount Previously Current Amount Invoiced toDate Amount Remalning Contract Amount 20,435.00 $ 61,305.00 $ 10,060.00 20,435.00 $ 71,365.00 Description Due $ 20,435.00 $ $ $ 20,435.00 $ Lump Sum Services Task: 2: Post Design Services TOTAL Task1: Bridge! Hydraulics &E Bridge Design $ 81,740.00 25.00% $ $ 10,060.00 $ 91,800.00 22.26% $ $ $ Amount Due IS 20,435.00 OK to Pay When Paid DEL PLEASES SEEE BELOW FORF PAYMENT REMITTANCE INSTRUCTIONS: Preforred.N Method afPayment Wire/ACH! Instructions: HSBCE Bank, USA 4521 Flfth Ave. New York, NY 10018 Account Name: Mott MacDonald Account Number: 006064361 ABAN Number: 021001088 Remittance Notification! to: Gdit MAsenyr motmacs so11 Mallingl Instructlons: Mott/MacDonald P.0. Box3 358061 Plttsburgh, PAI 15251-5061 Overnighti Instructions; Mott MacDonald Attn: Box 358061 500F Ross Strèet 154-0455 Plttsburgh, PA1 15262-0001 For questions regarding this invoice, please contact. Shezelle Flalstead al8 850- 602: 9754ors shazelle. halstead@mottmac, com LAW OFFICES OF D Matt 5041 North Baylen Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 Telephonc: (850)434-7272 Facsimile: (850)432-2028 MDannheiser@Dannhciserlaw.com wwaDamakciselaw.com E. Dannheisser, PA. ME July3,2024 Via U.S. Mail Luis Gomez, Mayor Town of Century Post Office Box 790 Century, FL 32535 RE: Town of Century - Professional Services Rendered Dear Mayor Gomez: Enclosed please find our statements for services rendered for legal matters handled by our firm on behalfofthe' TownofCentury. Foryour convenience, attachedi is a summary ofthe charges for this billing cycle. We would appreciate your placing these matters in line forj payment. Ifyou find it more convenient for the Town to remit one draft for thei total amount due, please feel free to do SO. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to the Town. Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to give me a call. Yours very truly, Kawaamw Leslie. A. Glassman Office Manager /g Enclosures SUMMARY OF CURRENT CHARGES FDEP Enforcement Action (2023) Routine Legal Advice 157.25 1,947.00 $:2,104.25 BALANCE DUE: LAW OFFICES OF 5041 North Baylen Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 Telephone: (850)434-7272 Facsimile: (850) 432-2028 MDannhceiser@Dannheiserlaw.com wwwDamakxisetlaw.com Page: 1 07/03/2024 402 ME Matt E. Dannheisser, PA. Town of Century Attn: Luis Gomez, Mayor Post Office Box 790 Century FL 32535 Account No: 1006-148M Statement No: RE: FDEP Enforcement Action (2023) STATEMENT $1,734.50 PREVIOUS BALANCE Professional Services HOURS 0.50 0.50 05/29/2024 MED Review proposed draft responses to FDEP received from Bill Sundstrom; Telephone call from Bill Sundstrom. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED 132.50 24.75 24.75 157.25 1,734.50 $157.25 Costs Advanced Photocopies TOTAL COSTS ADVANCED Thru 06/20/2024 TOTAL CURRENT WORK Payments 06/07/2024 Payment Received - Thank You BALANCE DUE Thank You for Allowing Our Firm to be of Service. LAW OFFICES OF 5041 North Baylen Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 Telephone: (850)434-7272 Facsimile: (850) 432-2028 MDannheiser@Dannhciserlaw.com wnxDamakisetlaw.com Page: 1 07/03/2024 403 Matt E. Dannheisser, PA. ME Town of Century Attn: Luis Gomez, Mayor Post Office Box 790 Century FL 32535 Account No: 1006-002M Statement No: RE: Town of Century - Routine Legal Advice STATEMENT $2,795.00 PREVIOUS BALANCE Protessional Services HOURS 05/28/2024 MED Receive and review email from Howard Brown; Review Agreement regarding CDBG-DR HS006; Review and analyze termination letters; Email to Howard Brown regarding validity of termination of grant agreements. 3.00 06/03/2024 MED Zoom conference with Mayor Gomez, Howard Brown and Lakisha Burch regarding Council and Mayor seats up for election; Telephone call to Sonia Daniels; Email to Lakisha Burch. MED Telephone call from Robin Phillips 1.00 06/19/2024 regarding grant for rebuilding of Carver Center; Receive and review email from Howard Brown regarding employee personnel policy on drug use; Reply email to Howard Brown. 0.80 06/20/2024 MED Receive and review email from Robin Phillips regarding request from Florida Commerce to modify grant for Carver Community Center; Review and analyze Subgrant Agreement, Modification 1, Page: 2 07/03/2024 403 Town of Century Account No: 1006-002M Statement No: RE: Town of Century - Routine Legal Advice requested Modification 2, and other materials furnished by Robin Phillips; Telephone conference (X2) with Robin FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED Phillips. 2.50 7.30 1,934.50 Costs Advanced Photocopies 12.50 12.50 1,947.00 -2,545.00 -250.00 -2,795.00 $1,947.00 TOTAL COSTS ADVANCED Thru 06/20/2024 TOTAL CURRENT WORK Payments 06/07/2024 Payment Received Thank You 06/07/2024 Payment Received - Thank You Total Payments BALANCE DUE Thank You for Allowing Our Firm to be of Service. HVAC Preston Tate 850-777-9316 SERVICE ORDERINVOICE 3w4,214,204 Ca0g auE EEREy H 2926 MAhtiny blrt 32535 CEALL FL uxEPRS EMMROMENTALGNECAUST WOSK PERFOHMED - TOTALS 5 AMAURIT ESSAPTOMDTORY PERECENED SyshEm LASN 1 ESmuscs ALAh A TSPLLL Mccz PKHNL M4A huls sstabk plisk AL 4 AppE Woigrhmszwa hup AsC) L 2 3419 TOTAL MATERIALS! - HRS LABOP PATE AMOUNE PECOMMENDATONS 3 P5 - ATERL BE 0 TOTAL SUMMARY TO"ALI TOTAL LABOR, TRAVELI CHARGE TOTAL/800 TOTAL LABOR LIMITED WARRANTY: All matenals, Garts and equipment are warranted b/ tne manutaguurers C: suppiiers wntlen warranty only. Al labor partormed by the avove ramed company is warranted for 30 days or as MATERIALS, otherwise indcated in writing The anove named corripany makes no olier warrantes. express or implied, and is agents or lechnicians are not authorized to make any sucn warranties on behalf of above named company, ORBSULAH ES SKMACKCOMIRACI TERMS FBRISNPANFATEA Oy VARNANTY Thank You h Board of County Commissioners . Escambia County, Florida LORID J.Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director Natural Resources Management Department INVOICE Project: Date: NPDES Stormwater Permit Management Fees Jan 1, 2024 thru Dec 31, 2024 July:25,2024 Bill To: Town of Century 7995 North Century Blvd. Century, FL 32535 Town of Century's portion of Annual Payment for NPDES Compliance, Facility ID FLS000019- 004 for the period of January 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2024 as per the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the Town of Century for the NPDES Stormwater Permit Services and Permit Fees approved by the Board of County Commissioners on November 30, 2017. TOTAL DUE: $2.400.00 Please make check payable to: Escambia County, Florida IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS INVOICE, PLEASE CONTACT: Escambia County (850) 595-4579 Natural Resources Management Department Attention: Susan Holt, Finance Manager Email: mor@myescamba.com kl.pO Taylgr "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director Natural Resources Management Department 221 Palafox Place . l'ensacola, Florida 32502 Office 850.595.4988 Fax 850.595.3481 www.myecambia.com MI escambia POST PUBLICATION AFFIDAVIT OF LEGAL NOTICE Advertising Agency: TOWN OF CENTURY Advertising For: TOWN OF CENTURY Reference: BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM RECEIVED State of Alabama Escambia County JULIS Before me, a notary public in and for the County and State above listed, personally "My name is Joe Thomas, Ia am the Publisher oft the Tri-City Ledger Newspaper in Flomaton, Alabama. The Newspaper published the attached legal notice(s) in the issues of: appeared, Joe Thomas, who, by me duly sworn, deposes and says that: JUNE 27, 2024 JULY 04, 2024 The sum charged for these publications was $ 429.00 The sum charged by the Newspaper for said publication does not exceed the lowest classified rate paid by commercial customers for an advertisement of similar size and frequency in the same There are no agreements between the Newspaper and the officer or attorney, or attorney charged with the duty of placing the attached legal notices whereby any advantage, gain or Ifurther certify that the said Tri-City Ledger is a newspaper printed in the English language in Escambia County, Alabama; that said newspaper has a general circulation in the County in which it is published, and in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties, Florida, and has been mailed under the periodical mailing privilege of the United States Post Office Department for the Post Office of Flomaton, Alabama, where it is published at least 51 consecutive newspaper(s) in which the public notice(s) appeared. profitaccrued to said officer or attorney. weeks a year." al52y JOE Sworna and day of 4yh July 024 Gretchen McPherson - Alabama State atl Large My commission expires: July27,2024 AREA NEWS Brewton gets advice from AIB RABIESCUNIC July13,2024 Sponsoredby/Btcewton) Animol Hospital Speciallotheb Ledger America mn Bloom's (wa advisors were hosled in Brewtonu thisy week totour the city and: all thel beauty has toolfer ATB President Rod Barnes bya dvisor Jessica ed Connie Baggett, directoror for City of Brewion." The Brewion much of which be: ableto come to Barnes said. "We have heard aboul Brewton al the Symposium andI excited tocomes sees abour whatl Thad heard." Barnes said the lwoday tour has Jedi them aroundu the community and has been a pleasant, welcoming experi Above,) Young, Baggetts andE Barnes seen wellen maintained Nowers thingsi inthe cily thalareh heallhya andi inviring. weekend's Blueberry improve." Feslival, everything was just thelics for the community Brewton 915um- 3100am 1:S0a 230pmi 25ipmN enceforu thea soent agents. the dedication report, there willl ber recom- "Mayor) YankI Lovelace has areagreat lime forl learning from the staff around the mendations on how to made AIBO onec or his priori- andcontinuing logrow." cily," Barnes said. "We've improve, Lo point out great ties," Barness said. "And, he Young hada a greal intro- Even in the park aler the yoadmap. to continue to Anmvardscremony: althe "Thisismy first seara and heautiful Thal's whal we prohile of the city and alln city's placement inthes Scor andwel havel been very wanti tosee. ishowsgoodaes has tooffer, Barness sald. ingfollowing (hes visit. nicely This has1 been won- andagoodi infrastructure." provideda profile: ahead of sium willl be held in Logan, isageneroust 1ours guide." Following their visit, the timet tousn Barnoss said." We Ohio this year and willb be The pair is now traveling twoa agents winll begins scoring will also take a look at more than just an awards lo their next destination at and compiling their reports Facebook, the wehsite and event. whal they saw in anythinga avallablek lon findo out "This is greal lime for "Wev willl work onar repurl Barness saids stalr with the learna abours sharingi ideasand Thet resulls of the visit on thes seven areasor thec cri- Cityof Brewton! has made the besi practices," Barness said. Barnes and. Young wil be leria," Barnes said." "In Uhat lour and thei impendings scor "The Matthew Bishop of take a course under the mined on alls other graded tann area throughs servicea and Brewton, Alabama, Pass/ Fail option mmst havea work namet to khodes Collegrs minimmm of 12 atditional Founded i 1848 Rhodes addition to exploring the Spring 2M Honor Roll. graded creditso of work to be Collegei sanationnlly ranked vorl through study abroad. To quality. for the Honor considered for this honar uberal arts and scienoes Thes rijporous classroome xpe Roll, a student must be Students who: are enrolled in leges in Memphis. enrolled imar least 16credits the Honors Program or inde andoneof thefowi liberalarts work and pendent Researcha andrceive oulleses located in an urban fellowships: grae agrade of IPor that wok seiting pointa averageofs 3.8Sort wI have their qualifying uad ways 101 immerse them srade point average deters selves inmajor metropole Business Impact Estimate Form to keep Connie duction intol her new roleas Escambia National Symposium ser for my, first community" Young "Because the! atal September will reveal Ihe said." r'sj justab beautifulcity and the city have Barnes the sympo- lerfule experiencea and Connie ulalet them for thats andgivea andthestaffb busy." That report willl look mores about thec city". Vault & Monument Isk Worth Memoryls Preserving" 6593 anagent Highwood, TIL - a city inio the same cate- everyonet to come together to goriesasE Brewion: heldinc con- made publici ins ingeasy fort thet team. junctiony witht the: symposium Monuments Cemetery Vases Brewton student makes honor roll at Rhodes Pre-need Vaults Bronzel Memorials internship haven myr in Coping&c ChipLots Cleaning& Restoration Kience integrates faculty 2332 South! Blvd. in Brewton 867-6747 studont reseurch of achieve a Those studentsw whochonseto South Acrossf from! Wiliams Hwy319 Forn morei information contact Memorial Chapel MackE Billy Century CENTER FOR REHABILITATION ANDHEALING ROA NEED RBHIAB? CENTURY HAS SHORT TERM OPEN BEDS * Inpatient and Outpatient therapy: Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapies Wound Carel Management: Surgical or skin tears Medication Management: IVtherapy Nutritional plan * Medically Complex care AT TE 2024: PROV TIE MMARV. OR TE CON UCTS WE OFFER: AND MORE! Our pathway to Home Program is designed to assist patients with a safe transition back home into the community as soonas, possible. Century Center for Rehabilitation and Healing (850) 256-1540 POST PUBLICATION AFFIDAVIT OF LEGAL NOTICE Advertising Agency: TOWN OF CENTURY Advertising For: TOWN OF CENTURY Reference: BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM BRECEIVED State of Alabama Escambia County J0L15 Before me, a notary public in and for the County and State above listed, personally "My name is Joe Thomas, I am the Publisher oft the Tri-City Ledger Newspaper in Flomaton, Alabama. The Newspaper published the attached legal notice(s) in the issues of: appeared, Joe Thomas, who, by me duly sworn, deposes and says that: JUNE 27, 2024 JULY 04, 2024 The sum charged for these publications was $ 429.00 The sum charged by the Newspaper for said publication does not exceed the lowest classified rate paid by commercial customers for an advertisement of similar size and frequency in the same There are no agreements between the Newspaper and the officer or attorney, or attorney charged with the duty of placing the attached legal notices whereby any advantage, gain or Ifurther certify that the said Tri-City Ledger is a newspaper printed in the English language in Escambia County, Alabama; that said newspaper has a general circulation in the County in which it is published, and in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties, Florida, and has been mailed under the periodical mailing privilege of the United States Post Office Department for the Post Office of Flomaton, Alabama, where it is published at least 51 consecutive newspaper(s) in which the public notice(s) appeared. profit accrued to said officer or attorney. weeks a year." JOE THOPIS.PUBLISHER Spt Sworn ands yth dayof Julym24p MAPhuon Gretchen McPherson - Alabama State atl Large My commission expires: July 27,2024 71524 AREA NEWS Coleinan arrived fist and Defense Attorney Barnie wel," Lowty answered. CMmioalmssN loget himo ouio of thec counny solouor jail White told the judge being loadled into the woukl not ask For another bond, Judge Coale also Murder Eusea mel her al the door Whiteg guestioned Lowry on Lowry also lestined that Tuesday thai Brianna Continuedf fromf front Wimesses said Biianna Eusea'sfamily! hadthemeans Fuscaback mh her hnusei ifhe siill not be bur he Ins additiont tothes $300,000 intheb backs seat ofa apatrol aways andthey sirnggled. andaskedlwryit icthat'swhy Lowry: alsos saidt there was continuance. IO the altercation wilh way Uhen Eusea rcame givehima ahond," Lowrys said. gelling marcied" and staling ando oficers lestified Coleman, noting the bandiage straighi up and ired shol "Sol basedo ont that?" While they-" piecesor crapr they! haur noi idea where they only lolewehisiesuemceior Lowry aiso testiheu thar District Attorney Sleve just litled someone," Lowry Colemans loo comec overs sohe when hea arrived. Eusea WAS appoinmments He also Colemany were intervieweral thoughi Eusea was allight Lowry also lestined Ihal made of were sent 10 Mr: custody andhes intothe ordered nortopnssess 101 Ihe Colmans slaling "IT gathered, he's supposed la "Did she lell you what Thursdtay's hearing Longmtrea and EMFTrisia Tanner Coleman. Eusea is whals y'allarmadeors. gell himo outol the country," "No sir; shej jusi said the defense wimesses nol being Coleman had no palse that and assportrhehasome. of Irust funds, haven madeil member physiclans on the mine- three be appointed 1o the "We haves some very good he's served on the replaced. reappointed critical shorlage of nol Iher to crilicize the T don' think weran fighl authorities have physicians his district lofives spots. The June 11, 2027, andil Ihreer moie DE Adkinson authority. only 10 help the this alone," Dr Nelsons said. on the board. Dr Adkinson romaining fours spots areat onJune) 11, 2029: doctors, We come with our Nelson, himsel, (heyh Raulersonand.DE haver moret than lrink," DET Raulerson noted Ihat Raymond Commission Wiggins Clairman sait meetingu thate every mhreel healthcare lwoyears commission look intoit. woulad defmilels wihhal Grearm pointedather. the chiel's assumption Ihal Chumley's saids shec Gidnly want Colemana and Chumley could ambulance. According to witnesses, he felr Eusea shouldny be some video where Eusea Testimony Sndicated ordered Busen to be filted work, church, school and Eusea Arst to nocontaci witht the familyor Rid before vehicle. Lowry also noted that Tanner Coleman palled up givenabond: Euseahadnoi injuriesrelated andpushedhisw wifeoutofu the "Well, believel wonldn' onhish headv wasciuetohaving and Tanner Colemany wenl10 asked, cancer removert. Chumiey and Brianna Billya askedChier Lowryithe answered. thescene, also lestinied ihat Euseal hadsentt texin messages "From information we've over" here, wellsee havel Tamily with themeansto about?" Whites Lowiy testified that Mrs. Lawry' slaled, Hospital hearti inourl hand." Continuedf very dincull, noting thaLis board. alreadye closed. "We are losing our Adkinsons said, hospital, we can' recruil DE Century 40 years old and lecent policies shall gover procedures lown bidding. Ihal unfrastructure necessities, forwclpantsandrepaist have expenditures." prompled town personnel to amendsu The second theiown. Jay referred lo Brianna and Brianna Coleman win a GPS mmoniior and as" Two fala ass Chumley hadt been receiving placet under house arrest, Lowry also lesiined Ihat woull see what they were immedialely taken inio theground" "Basedo oni the facti lhathe the messages telling the Longmire lestined. that medical or legal isk and Lowry said he Clumley, said Eusen and Coleman's telephone, since andi immerliatelyt began anyd deadly weaponsa andhave Colemon had 1ssies in the Mrs.. Coleman had twoof hem didn'L jive very serveds subpoenasi inlime. had quil continuedd due tosomeor the Smith both lestilied alsoorderedie los his healthcare authoriy allecis anthoriy board has never come up, Those positionse bcen brought up as-long as eilher be said," "BuLL theya are Thel healhcareauthoriyis Her notedo on, Junet I; 2025 made up on nine members thetermsof JimJ Johnson, Bo Karean appointedlby Ihec Brantley and Sharon ir lypically Each commissioner Davicson expire He said from three more will expire on No action was taken Wiggins stated afier the Tuesiay but Wigginssaidthe to meeting veterans Veterans Services omce statr members willl be: avail- able to help with lopics Escambia County includugreviewing' VAI Dene informarion, contact the Veteran Serviceo omcer. Voierans Sereices office at The meeling wiu be heka 850-595:2409 Molino 95A Center N,: inN al 6450 County's Velerans Services alnoc charge. Noa appoinument basis services. isrequired. Business Impact Estimate Form Esimale 100 years of inedical decisions made by the palting physicians on the authority board members DE Adkinsona alsop pointed experience. lealihcareauthority authorily anda alsoa physician to the board,"DE Brewton 24 years ago and fromf front out thal there are. no Dr auersonrwouestedall everyone'sli lives. hospitals in Alabana have askt today. loappointa DE. Nelsons said! hecameto notd can DE: lay people on! the) D: commission. physician from/ Atmore, wants to do whal physicians and wehe ina DEA Adkinson saidh he was MIIPIAKONaNS acrossi thes statedonealihcare recommends sakir we don' have a county. DE Adkinsons saidl belwcen "undrerls of hospilals said yes, bul noted it bas large. Continuedf fromf front receip! nf bids, contract amendment, proposes charter which clean-up amends seading meeting a7pm. al the nexi Tuesday, council currently In the lown's awardingandmoney: amounts CheT Townor Century Charler July 16, wills secnre them benefit Thetownscharter: isaboul and 'adopts ordinances. eodincation ervors, and volersiodecide, such ase emergency approval contacting. purchasing and FloriclaE Electionc Code," said Councilwoman Alicia The closing andi morea ared on the never becnapciority "The Arst ordinance The third ordinance ordinances at the second Final tobea approved council to correct scriveners and the November 5 ballou 0R the and removes veguest by thec charter provisionsto of "Thars was Oyearsagoand the The (hree ordinances will Johnson "And we can' An approval of Ihe changeil 1Ls which willbe ofschool" the appeara way differentn now." STAFFF REPORTS thes council decidesif wecan benebis 10 with discuss The next comcil meeting .2and3 changel hat withoutp goingio Veterans invites Services inE orfice fis. iingavA claim, andre consider amending the Chem powers toexpand for hiring onthel yes'or" ballot, no'lo's Voters Shaill theahove wilnatk changet the voters thaL lo say. can was in County: veleransi Fla, to the Escambia final evaluatingy VAC disability maintain chartert toeaseopeiatimand infrastructwe in and nring employces. described amendment be policies andy procedlurest Butiri then Ihree Molino public meetings, For questions or more allhought thec councily wilistul adopted? havea approval, where) peoplecani iceskareihe November2 25and26. or Escambla al velerans- year The rink is an airs and Tuesday belore fallsandw whent thek kidsgetout om 9 am to 10aLN 2 pm., Learn VsOBimyscamelkcom. more abouL Continuedf fromf front conditioned enclosed area deckledo 1oofferu the fisrtime. this year and lown Lied Jasi year for the "s tol bea abig hit willbeai6pm. Monday.. July Highways Assistance is Molina. OMice lasty year." saids Seib. Weh had I5, at Jay Town Hal. The first-come, firsl-served provided ona indoor skating link, which satd they seitled on losortore crunch thes schedule public isinviled. seemed 10 bea big hiL last havingitopenc oniheM Monday because of when Christmas Business Impact Estimate Form This ThEE ThaB SHt y ass ORDINANCE 3xx NIUIY vo oF T Lo ALT THE OENERAL TE FOR TVES WITH ET COMFLETS HELD 2024 DOSCTONT LECTIONS, TE CONSLICTE POST PUBLICATION AFFIDAVIT OF LEGAL NOTICE Advertising Agency: TOWN OF CENTURY Advertising For: TOWN OF CENTURY Reference: BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM (2) State ofA Alabama Escambia County RECEIVED Before me, a notary public in and for the County and State above listed, personally "My name is Joe Thomas, Ia am the Publisher of the Tri-City Ledger Newspaper in Flomaton, Alabama. The Newspaper published the attached legal notice(s) in the issues of: appeared, Joe Thomas, who, by me duly sworn, deposes and says that: JUNE 27, 2024 JULY 04, 2024 The sum charged for these publications was $ 429.00 newspaper(s) in which the public notice(s) appeared. The sum charged by the Newspaper for said publication does not exceed the lowest classified rate paid by commercial customers for an advertisement of similar size and frequency in the same There are no agreements between the Newspaper and the officer or attorney, or attorney charged with the duty of placing the attached legal notices whereby any advantage, gain or Ifurther certify that the said Tri-City Ledger is a newspaper printed in the English language in Escambia County, Alabama; that said newspaper has a general circulation in the County in which it is published, and in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties, Florida, and has been mailed under the periodical mailing privilege of the United States Post Office Department for the Post Office of Flomaton, Alabama, where it is published at least 51 consecutive profit accrued to said officer or attorney. weeks ayear." 52y JOETADPAZPUEIESHER Sworya/esyberibet this St 4th 24 Gretchen McPherson - Alabama! State at My commission expires: July 27, 2024 Ta Large AREA NEWS Coleman an-ived misi and Defense Altorney Barnie well-Lowrya answered. Cokemantwlinpushes gun logel hmouto of thed country golontor) jail, Whitc (old the judge being loaded into the would ask for another bond, Jndge Coale also Murder Eusea met, hes ar the door White guestioned Lowry on Lowry also testified that Tuesday that Brianna intheb backs seato of aparrol awaya andl they struggled. andaskedLowrys ifthal'swhy Lowry alsos said there was continnance, Euseal hadnoi related andpushedhisw wileoutofu e "Well, Ibelievel wouldn't Colemana as "Two fala ass pigs Chumley Jad been receiving placed under house arrest, lo the alteication with way (hen Eusea "came givehimabond," Lowiy said, getting marvied" and stating threais ando officers lesiified only toleavehisiesktemces for Coleman, noting thet bandage straighi up and firerl shor "So basedo on that?" White Ihey" werep pieresof crap" they hadn no ideay wheret they Lowiy also testirier thal District Altorney Steve just killed someone." Lowry Colemanst tocomed sohe when hea arrived, Eusea was appointments He also Colemany werel mterviewedal thoughi Eusea was anighl Lowry also testined thal made of were sen! l0 Mr: custody andhes intou the orderedE Eusean nol possess to the Colnans stating "r gathered, he's supposed to "Did she lell you whal Thursday's bearing was Longmirea and EMTTista Coleman, Eusea ofu tusI lunds, haven madeit member physicians healthcarea on (he auihority nine- anthority Ihree he appointed andi also appointa 10 the Jayp "Wel people have onthe some boaid.,"Dr. very good commission, he's served on the replaçed. physirians and we're ina Dr. Adkinson said hev was keeptheh opernting, acrosstles statedohcalihcare recommends someone from three more will expire on critical. shortage of nol there to cuilicize the "don't think wecan nghi authorities have physicians hisd district tofves sjors. The Junel 11, 2027, andt threer more physicians." DEs: Adkinson authorily. only Io help the this alone," Dr. Nelson said, on (he board, D: Adlanson remaining four spols areat on.June11,2029. doctors, Wec come with our Nelson, they have moiet than brink." DE Raulerson noled thal Raymond Commission Wiggins Chairman said thet meeting termsori thal Ihreel every healthcare Iwoyears commission looki intoit, woulad definitely: withan freammpointedall her, the chief's assumption that Chumleys saids shed didn'want Colemans ando could ambulance. said Brianna Eusea'sfamuly! hailihen means Eusea back inher louseilhe stinl noi be lorated, but he Ina additiont tot thes According I0 winesses, he Felt Eusea shouldn'l be some video where Eusea Testimony indicated Continuedf fromf front vehicle. Lowiy. also noted that Tanne Coleman pulled up givenabond, onhish duet tohaving and Tanner Colemany weni l0 asked, cancer Chumley Brianna Billya askedChief Lowiyirhe answered, thescene. Lowry, also testifed that believedso, Elseah hadsentu lexim messages "Prom information weve past, y'allcomeo wellsee have! Tamilyv Lowiy lestifiod thal Mis, Lowny's siated, Hospital hearti inourl hand." very dimenit, noting that 13 board. alreadyclosed, "We are Josing our Adkinsons said. said, "II we donl have a county. Dr Adkinsons Century Continuedfi fromf front curiently In the rown's awardingandm charter Thetownfscharteris isabout and adopts ordinances. orwellparsandieais" have expenditures." consider amending the amendsu maintain imhastrncture in allhough thecounellwlisii adoptert?" Jay Continuedfromf front conditioned enclosed area Thanksgiving. which willb be wherej jeople cans iceskatelhe Novembers 35and26, celebration, this year and tried last year Por Ihe "3L seemed tobea indoor skating rink, which Seib said they selled on tosortor crunchi thes schedule pablicisinviled. seemed lobeabighit lasL havingit itopenontheM Monday because of when Christmas Business Impact Estimate Form ordered Eusea tober nitted work. church, school and 101 began anyd deadly weaponsa andhave firsl aid to nocontactw with ther Tamilyof Tanner is referved 10 Bramma and Brianna Coleman and with a GPS monitnr and Lowry also testified Ihat were. would see what Uney were immediately taken into blocked, theground". Based onr the factu Ihall he the messages telling the Longmire teslined that medical or legal about?" White asked, continuedd due losomeor the Smith both lestined that alsuorderedi los surrender his Iwoor them didn' ive very subpoenasi inlime, had quil breathing Detore 100 years or medical decisions made by the putting physicians on the authority board members physician rom Atmore. Raulersons sail," "Buli theya are Thehealthearea authorilyis Hex noledon Junel 1, 2025. wanis Lo do whal he can 10 Reynolds asked. ir typically Each commissioner Davidson expie He said risk and Lowiy said he Chumley said Eusea and Coleman's lelephone, since Coleman hadi issnes in the Mrs, Coleman had him Colemnan, whaty y'alla aremadeor", ger himo out of thec country," "No sir. she) jusl said Ihe defense Continuedf fromi front out that there are no Dr Raukesonreustedal everyone'sl lives: hospitals in Alabama have "Weaskt today, toappointa Dr. Nelson: said! hec camelo notd doctors." hospilal, we can'l recruit himself, D:R saidb berveen closinga andr more areon the nol being Colenan had no pulse and passportirhehasome. healthcare authority affects suthority board has never come up. Tloser positions can been hroughi upa as1 long as either be reappointed or made up on nine members theu termsof. JimJ Johnson, Bo Karean appointedbyl Ihec commission. Brantley and Sharon No action was taken Wiggins staled afler the Tuesilay buw Wigginss saidihe to meeting Veterans Services orfice star members willl be avail able to help with topics or ar Dr Adkinson also pointed physician to! the board, Dr Brewion 24 years ago and "Hundreds of hospitals are said yes. but noted i has large. proposes charter cleanup reading at the nexi couneil errors and to volerslodecide. The Arst ordinance The Third removes the reques! and ordinances. at the second Final as receipt of bids. contracl amenriment, which amends meeting at.7 um Tuesday: lobea by thec council to correct seriveners and the November 5 DalloL B the Townorc Century Charter July 16. wills secure themo benefit veterans Uhree ordinances will Johnson, And can' 7he Escambia Counly inchdingre reviewing VAD bene- Votorsv willmark lhe volers to say we Counis: velerans Fla. to the Escambia final of evaluating VAdisability: 40 years old and reent policies shall andy proceduzes (hat conformcharterp provisionsto Thatv was4 40yearsagoand infrastructure necessities, çovern town bidding, the requirenents of the thingsarew wayd differentnow," STAFFF REPORTS such as energencya approval contracting, purchasing and FloridaE Election Code. said Councilwoman Alicia promptedt town personne! to The second ondinance appear asg questions 1.2and3 change thar gomgio Veterans invites Services in orce fis. ningavAc claima andre chartert toease operaliona and and them powers employces, lor hiring described yes'or" no' lo" amendment Sball theabove. be change that Buri iri in thiree public meelings, in For questions or more toexpand the counciid lecidesi The nest council meeting Denenis Molino to with discuss veleran Information,: contact the Veterans an accredited Veterans Services orice ar The meeting will be held B50595:2409 Community Center al 6450 more about Escambia 95-A County's Velerans Services basis MyEscambia, com/veterans. Noa appointment services. isrequired. Business Impact Estimate Form This ImpaclE Eslimale Fomma has havea approval; An approval of the changei K lasiy year," saicl Seib," Wehad 15, at Jay Town Hall, The year. The rink is an air and Tuesday before fallsa andy thekidsgeiour Wednesday: from am July to 10at.Mollno Learn VsOfimyescambia.com, wilbeal6pm. Monday:. Juiy Assislance Highway: is provided Molino, ona Office decidedona adatet toofferthe firsttime TH 4141. OF CALLE THE FORA! PRO HELD ATT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO 2024: SUMIARY B WITH EFFECTIVE DATE GENERAL ME DE o dgit Town of Century, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: August 6, 2024 Department Administration Presenter Mayor Gomez Amount Account Subject: Emerald Coast Regional Council contract Background: The Town has done business with ECRC fort them toj provide zoning and planning services. Our current contract with them has ended and we need to havei it renewed. This item is for ongoing operations. Recommended Action: Authorize for Mayor Gomez to renew and execute contract with ECRC. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF SERVICES BY AND BEIWEEN THE EMERALD COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL AND THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA THIS AGREEMENT: is entered into this 1St day ofJuly, 2024 by and between the Emerald Coast Regional Council (hereinafter referred to as ECRC) and the TownofCmuy,Plarida (thereinafter referred to as the Town). PURPOSE I. The purpose of the Agreement is to set forth the responsibilities of ECRC and the Town in performing the professional staffing functions and to describe the cooperative procedures under which staffing will be carried out. II. ECRC RESPONSIBLITIES A. ECRC shall provide professional and technical staff in accordance with the B. ECRC: staffshall be available viai telephone and email for professional assistance, as needed, during regular workdays. Services will bej provided virtually, and visits will ECRC shall provide professional staffi for council meetings in which planningi issues arei included on the agenda for discussion or action, including, but not limited to, the negotiated Scope of Work, Attachment A. be made as may be necessary. C. Town Council. III. TOWN RESEPONSIBILITIES A. The Town staffshall providea administrative assistance to ECRC staffin performing B. The Town shall provide office space, general office supplies, and access to equipment asi necessary to complete the services under Section II, above, as required. C. The Town shall provide the agreed upon funds as detailed in Attachment B, below. the duties under Section II, above. IV. METHOD AND AMOUNT OF PAYMENT This is a cost reimbursable agreement, based on the rates outlined in Attachment B. ECRC will submit invoices tot the Town monthly. Subject to receipt ofanir invoice from ECRC, the' Townagrees to pay ECRC within thirty (30) days ofreceiving such invoice from ECRC. V. DURATION OF AGREEMENT ANDTERMINATION WITHO OR WITHOUT CAUSE This Agreement shall commence on1 the Commencement Date and shall remain in effect fora aj period ofone(I)year, with the option to renew.. At any time, either the Town or ECRC may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, with such termination effective immediately or by a specified date, by providing written notice ECRC ofs such termination. Ifthe Agreement ist terminated during the effective period, ECRC will invoice the Town for the days worked up to the termination date. VI. AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT Amendments or modifications ofthis Agreement may only be made by written agreement signed by all parties here to with the same formalities as the original Agreement. VII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The ECRC agrees it shall not contract for or accept employment for the performance ofany work or service with any individual, business corporation, or government unit that would create a conflict of interest in the performance ofits obligations under this Agreement. The ECRC further agreesi it will neither takea any action nor engage in any conduct that would cause any Town employee or official to violate the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, relating to ethics in government. VIII. RECORDS All records pertinent to the Agreement shall be retained by the Town. IX. LIABILITY The' Town hereby agrees tol hold harmless ECRC, toi the extent allowed andi required by law, from all claims, demands, liabilities, and suits of third persons or entities not a party to this Agreement arising out of, or due to any act, occurrence or omission ofECRC, its subcontractors or agents, if any, that is related to ECRC's] performance under this Agreement. X. REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PARTIES In all matters relating to the performance ofthis Agreement, the shall represent and act for the Town and the ChiefExecutive Officero ofECRC shall represent and act for ECRC. XI. VENUE ANDJURISDICTION FOR LITIGATION BETWEEN PARTIES This Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Florida. Venue shall be exclusively in Escambia County, Florida for alll litigation between the parties and all issues litigated between the parties shall be litigated exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction of Escambia County, Florida. Ifany provision hereofi is in conflict with any applicable statute or rule, or is otherwise unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed null and void to the extent of such conflict, and shall be deemed severable, but shall not invalidate any other provision of the Agreement. 2 XII. COMMENCEMENT DATE This Agreement will commence on the 1st day ofJ July, 2024. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized on the date first above written. EMERALD COAST REGIONAL ATTEST: COUNCIL Austin Mount Chief Executive Officer ATTEST: Town of Century, Florida [Name] [Title] 3 Attachment. A Scope ofV Work Town of Century- Planning Services SCOPE OF SERVICES: ECRC will provide professional planning services, to include administrative and management services, whose level and scope will be determined by the Town of Century. Services will be provided virtually, and visits will be made as may be required. Specific planning services tol be Management ofthe Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, amendments, and other changes Communicate and meet with contractors, residents, and project managers to answer questions, solve problems, and interpret the Land Development Code for compliance including, but not limited to, building setbacks, conditional uses, annexations, general development plans; Act as the Town liaison with the Escambia County Office ofl Planning and Zoning and the Conduct research and prepare statistical reports on land use, physical, social and economic provided include: to achieve the Town's goals and objectives; Management of the Development Review Process; Escambia County Building Inspections and Permitting Office; Schedule and conduct meeting and workshops with elected officials; Present report and other findings to elected officials. issues; 4 Attachment B Personnel Eric Christianson -Planner III Eric Christianson graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2010 with a degree in Political Science and French and completed a Master of Community and Regional Planning at Iowa State University in 2014. Eric has spent over 10years focused oni rural and community development. His experience includes non-profit management, agricultural market development, regional planning, and publicofficial education. He has worked with dozens ofcommunities: and non-profits to update comprehensive plans, perform economic impact assessments, create housing action plans, and streamline development codes. Hourly Rate: $64 Angela Bradley - Planner IV Angela Bradley graduated from Florida State University in 1999 with her Interdisciplinary Degree. She has an emphasis on planning and has over 23 years in growth management and community planning. She has been a Project Manager and Program Administrator for over 18 years. Over the years, she has worked with many governmental agencies, communities, and private developers to assess growth management policies, update comprehensive plans, land development codes, zoning codes, development ofregional impacts, sector plans, and comprehensive plans amendments. During thist time, Angela was the Program Administrator: and was responsible: for grants, budget, completing many projects that helped the system become self-sustaining and viable. She was project manager for some notable award-winning projects with marketing, technology, and system planning and evaluation ofroutes to become more efficient and provide reoccurring income. Recently, Angela developed and implemented. a successful transit program and applied and maintained grants fort the program with a budget ofover $9 million. Hourly Rate: $80 Jessica Walton, GISP, GIS Coordinator As the Geographic Information Systems(d5)Corinaor fort thel Emerald Coast Regional Council, Jessica manages: all spatial data analysis and mapping needsofthe Council's various programs. She has over 20 years of experience using Esri's ArcGIS software to apply geospatial solutions within thet transportation, land use, environmental, and emergency planning fields; andl has created award- Jessica has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science (minor in Business Administration) and a Master of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning, both from the University of Iowa. She also holds a Certificate in Geographic Information Science from the University of West Florida and has been a certified Geographic Information Systems Professional winning story maps to showcase the Council's efforts. (GISP) since 2010. Hourly Rate: $80 5 Ada Clark, Community & Economic Development Director Ms. Clark. joined the Emerald Coast Regional Council(ECROin2 2018and serves ast the Community and Economic Development Director. She received] her B.A. from the University ofMiami, and her Mastersi in Public Administration from the University ofColorado-Colorado Springs. Ms. Clark has over 23 years of experience in community and economic development. Hourly Rate: $100 6 Town of Century, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: August 6, 2024 Department Administration Presenter Mayor Gomez Amount Account Subject: Authorize Council Member Shelisa McCall. Abraham toi travel to Hollywood, Background: FBC-LEO holds an annual breakfast and conference. Ms. McCall has previously attended and has been invited back. FBC-LEO has already covered her cost of registration. FLAugust 15th-16th for FBC-LEO event not to exceed $1,000.00 The' Town would need to pay for travel expenses not to exceed $1,000.00 This item is for ongoing operations. Recommended Action: 16th not to exceed $1,000.00 Authorize for travel pay for Ms. McCall to attend FBC-LEO event in Hollywood, Florida August 15th. Travel Request Authorization Form Personal Information Traveler Name Shelisa McCall Abraham Division/Office Councilwoman Travel Purpose and Destination Travel Destination (Address) 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL Purpose of Trip 2024 FBC-LEO Annual Business Meeting/Breakfast Travel Details Date and' Time of Departure Date: 08/15/2024 Date and Time of Return Date: 08/16/2024 Transportation Mode Auto Rental D Time: 6:34am Time: 5:38PM Private Auto D Airplane R *Enterprise D *Hertz L Cost Estimate Lodging Cost per night $274.00 Approved Disapproved D Transportation American Airlines Registration Fee Complimentary Meals Included fee) Other Ground transportation Other (Explain): GC tes a enun b *Confirmation Email must be attached. 274.00 450.00 0 0 74.00 $798.00 Date (Exclude meals coveredi inr registrationf fee) (Include per diem for meals excluded from ther registration (Thisf field willa auto-calculate; right-click ont the $0.00 ands select" "Update Field") TOTAL AT TRAVELER ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS WILL EXERCISE THE SAME CARE IN INCURRING EXPENSES AND ACCOMPLISHING AN ASSIGNMENT THAT A PRUDENT PERSON WOULD EXERCISE IF TRAVELING ON PERSONAL BUSINESS. Town of Century, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: August 6, 2024 Department Administration Presenter Mayor Gomez Amount Account Subject: Authorize Mayor Gomez to travel to Hollywood, FL August 14th-15th for Background: FLM is having an annual conference. The registration fee for Mayor was free. Florida League of Mayors event not to exceed $1,000.00 The Town would need to pay for travel expenses not to exceed $1,000.00 This item is for ongoing operations. Recommended Action: not to exceed $1,000.00 Authorize for travel pay for Mayor Gomez to travel to Hollywood, FL August 14th-15th for FML event Town of Century, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: August 6, 2024 Department Administration Presenter Mayor Gomez Amount Account Subject: Authorize contract award to. Accurate Control Equipment, Inc., to provide Background: The Town of Century is requesting to enter into a new agreement with Accurate Control Equipment, Inc., to provide automated mailing equipment services in the amount of The mailing system is a critical function oft the Town, as it is needed to facilitate general mailing, as well as utility billing. The system has not been updated in many years and an upgrade offers a faster feeder processing of110 letters per minutes, compliant with the latest USPS requirements for data and security management, has the ability tol handle heavier parcels, and comes with colored display screen to assist in navigation and quicker mail The Town received two similar estimates from Pitney Bowes and Accurate Control Equipment, Inc., to provide the mailing equipment and services. Iti is recommended to award an agreement with Accurate Control Equipment, Inc., as responsiveness and timely repair are critical toi the Town. Additionally, Accurate Control Equipment, Inc., offers a longer term of 60 months. The longer term allows the' Town to control and manage costs over a period of time. The annual estimate fori the lease oft the equipment is estimated at $3,275.16, and the automated mailing system equipment and services $272.16 monthly for 60 months effective August 27, 2024. processing. monthly lease will remain the same at $272.16 per month for 60 months. The effective date of the agreement is August 27, 2024 for 60 months. Vendor Est. Monthly Cost $272.16 Est. Annual Cost $3,275.16 Accurate Control Equipment This item is for ongoing operations. Recommended Action: starting August 27, 2024 Authorize Mayor to enter into an agreement with Accurate Control Equipment, Inc., for 60 months Customer Organization Town of Century DBA Address City State Zip Century Phone Vendor Attention Address City State Zip Milford Phone P.O. 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ADVANCED multi-carrier online shipping software IPV6 SYSTEM DIMENSIONS ix-5 HF with envelope tray iX-5 AF with envelope tray Standard Upt to 751 Ipm Upt to1 1101 Ipm Semi-automatic hand feed Automatic feed Standard Standard 5lb.S Standard 100 Standard 3.5"X5" 10"x13" Uptok Landscape or portrait LAN: Standard 9 Standard Yes, integrated automatic dispenser Standard Standard Available Available 10, 30 or70lb. Available Available Available Available Available Available 33'x15'x12" 47x15'x12" only) quadient Because connections matter. About Quadiento Quadient is the driving force behind the world's most meaningful customer experiences. Byt focusing ont four key solution: areasi including Customer Experience Management, Business Process Automation, Mail- related Solutions, and Parcel Locker Solutions, Quadient helps simplify the connection between people and what matters. Quadient supports hundreds oft thousands of customers worldwide int their quest to create relevant, personalized connections and achieve.customer experience excellence. Quadient isl listed in compartment Bof Euronext Pons/QoD)ondeelongs tothe: SBF 1201 index. Formorei information about Quadient, visit quadient.com Quadiente andt the Quodient logo arer registeredt trademarks of Quadient groupA AG.. All otherc companyandp product names moyt bet trademarks ando orethe propertys oft theirr respective owners. Aili informationi int thisd document, including descriptions of features, functions. performonce onds specificationsiss subject tochangev without writtenr notice ato anyt time. www.uodlent.com - quadient Because connections matter. DS-40i Folder Inserter Fast, Easy, Compact BACKEDE BY THE EXPERTS Gartner, IDC, Forrester, and Aspire EXPERIENCE Arichh history ofv world-class leadership PROVEN RESULTS 97% customer satisfaction rate EXPERTISE 7trillion personalized experiences annually Simplify Your Document Process A smart, versatile solution to meet your mailing needs Communicating with customers is an essential part of your business. That Is why a fast and efficient mailing process is essential, The DS-40i folder inserter introduces an automated process that takes mail processing from hours tor minutes. Manual processes take time and resources that could be better focused on User-Friendly System The DS-401 includes an intuitive 5-inch color touch screen for easy operation. With the incorporated wizard-based software, you can easily program, adjust settings and run your jobs, letting the software guide you each step of the way: Design more valuable Versatility tasks, Ten times faster thant the manual process, the DS-40i's proven reliability and ease-of-use will allow yout to complete jobs quickly and efficiently. Its office-friendly design provides easy accessibility to the entire paper path. Flexible Document The DS-40i accepts a wide variety of documents, such as invoices, statements, inserts and envelopes. With double feeding detection, you can rest assured that each envelope has the correct number of documents. Give your communications a professionally finished look and feel by choosing one of the three folding choices: letter fold, single Oisindra Feeding fold or double parallel fold. Business Impact Revenue Growth b0L Speeds Invoice processing and payment time' Customer Engagement Improves the quality and process of customer communications Risk Mitigation Ensures each envelope has the correct number of documents Expense Control Reduces operating costs through process automation DS-40i 4. Insert & BRE Feeder 1.Document Feeder 2. Touch Screen Display 5.Envelope Feeder 3. Large Catch Tray 1.DOCUMENT FEEDER Two document feeders and one insert feeder provide ease-of- use.Incredsed productivity and document processing versatility. 2.TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY Integrated 5-inch color touch screen with wizard-based instructions for easys and intuitive operation. 3.LARGE CATCHTRAY Neatly stacks completed mallpleces for easy collection. 4. INSERT & BRE FEEDER Easily include Business Reply, Envelopes or small, marketing Inserts. SPECIFICATIONS Processing speed 5"Color touch screen Job memory Document feeders Insert/BRE feeder Document feeden capacity Insert/BRE feeder capacity Envelope feeder capocity Folding capacity Fold types Wifienabled Document height Document width Document welght Insert/BRE height Insert/BRE width Insert weight BRE weight Envelope height Envelope width Options Tri-foldkit System Dimensions DS-401 without catch tray Weight Upt 101350envelopes/nour Standard Upt to 15 programmable jobs 2 100 sheets (20lb.) 100 100 Upto 55 sheets Letter, single, double parallel, no fold 4 44 Standard 7"-14" 5.6"-8.9" 18-301b. 3,5"-5,9" 5.6"-8.9" 20:621b, 19-30lb. 4.1"-6.5" WEVE GOT YOU COVERED Quadient, maintains a network of offices across the countryt to provide local customer support and trained technicians who dre reody to ossist you, You con be confident that when you need knowledgeoble. support ore expert service, the point-of contact will be a Quadient office in your area consisting ofa team of local professionals Remote yoOBMOeNNe Standard 8,8"-9,5" (standard 6"x9.5".#10) Available Length X Depth> x Height 26"x17"x22" 81lbs. quadient Because connections matter. About Quadiento Quadient is the driving force behind the world's most meoningiulcustomer, experiences. By focusing on Intelligent Communication Automation, Parcell Locker Solutions and Mail-Related: Solutions, Quadient helps hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide simplify the connection between people and what matters. For moreinformation; about Quadient, visit quadient.com. Quadiento and the Quadient logo are registered trademarks of Quadient group AG. All other company and product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective owners. Alli information Int this document, including descriptions of features, functions, performance and specifications is subject to change without written notice at any time., www.quodient.com