City Council Meeting

Minutes Crystal River City Council Regular Council Meeting Monday, July 8, 2024 5:30 p.m. Citrus County Welcome Center 915 N. Suncoast Blvd. 1. CALL TO ORDER Council member Holmes called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Council members present: Council member Ken Brown, Council member Mindi Hastings, Council member Robert Holmes (presiding) Council members absent: Mayor Joe Meek, Vice Mayor Cindi Frink Staff present: Interim City Manager Troy Slattery, City Attorney Rob Batsel, City Clerk Mia Fink, Community Engagement Director Leslie Bollin, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin, Finance Director Michelle Russell, Assistant Growth Management Director Carly Hanson, Assistant Public Works Director/ Project Manager Paul Wammack, Visitors Services Director Andrea Hullstrung Council member Robert Holmes led the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Council member Brown requested item 3A be removed from the agenda. Motion to adopt the agenda as amended was made by Vice Mayor Frink; seconded by Council member Hastings. Motion carried 3-0. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. Kings Bay Restoration Project Update B. FY2023 Financial Audit Presentation- Garret Marlowe, C.P.A., Audit Manager of Mauldin Jenkins presented the FY2023 Audit. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC INPUT Anna Loughridge- Spoke against Amendment 4, (presenting a portion of “Attachment A” under item 5 of agenda packet).

George Schmalstig- CEO, United Way- Announced upcoming campaign kickoff and reported on programs and assistance provided within the city, including 211 system funding, sheltering and roof replacements in Knights Addition. April Wnuk-434 W. Cobblestone Loop, Hernando- Spoke against Amendment 4 and handed out draft resolutions opposing and other information (see remaining attachments under item 5 of agenda packet). John Labriola-Inverness, FL- Spoke against Amendment 4 and requested adoption of resolution opposing. John Riggs- Homosassa- Spoke against Amendment 4. Steve Eller- 5921 W. Desert Ct., Beverly Hills- Spoke against Amendment 4. Margie Eller- 5921 W. Desert Ct., Beverly Hills- Spoke against Amendment 4. Bo Braccio- Spoke regarding items 8A and 8B, noting corrective nature of request. Margaret Peary- Crystal River- Spoke against Amendment 4 and commended customer service level provided by staff. Debra Cleveland- Citrus Springs- Spoke against Amendment 4. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held June 10, 2024 B. Monthly Departmental Report Summary for the month of June C. Motion to approve the setting of two Special City Council meetings to be held August 22nd, 2024; with one meeting at 1:00 p.m. and an additional meeting at 5:30 p.m. to accommodate the City Manager interview, ranking and selection process D. Motion to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Cross Access Easement Declaration for development of Elliano’s Coffee parcel E. Motion to approve “Revision No. 1 to Agreement No. Z3906 for DR-4734- Hurricane Idalia” to the Disaster Recovery Grant with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council member Hastings; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 3-0.

7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-23 setting the tentative T.R.I.M. rate at 6.59 mills and setting the two required public hearings dates for September Finance Director Michelle Russell-Maynard presented the item. Public Hearing: No one spoke for or against. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-23 setting the tentative T.R.I.M. rate at 6.59 mills and setting the two required public hearings dates for September was made by Council member Brown; seconded by Council member Hastings. Motion carried 3-0. 8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES A. Introduction of Ordinance 24-O-06 (Application No. PCA24-0002) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for 0.16 acres addressed as 447 SW 1st Place owned by Frye One Petes Pier LLC, on First Reading, and set a public hearing on August 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the next item. Council member Holmes introduced the item and City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only. B. Introduction of Ordinance 24-O-07 (Application No. PZMA24-0002) for an amendment to the Zoning Map for 0.16 acres addressed as 447 SW 1st Place owned by Frye One Petes Pier LLC, on First Reading, and set a public hearing on August 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the next item. Council member Holmes introduced the item and City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only. C. Introduction of Ordinance No. 24-O-08 amending Chapter 12, "Offenses and Miscelaneous Provisions", Article IV "Noise", Section 12-61 "Definitions", Section 12-62 “Enforcement; Remedies”, Section 12-67 “Noise Sensitive Zones”, Section 12-69 “Measurement of Sound”, Section 12-73 “Enforcement”, and Section 12-74 “Citation Procedures” providing for noise enforcement procedures on First Reading and set a public hearing on August 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Council member Holmes introduced the item and City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only.

9. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Batsel provided a brief update regarding the status of the 579 US Highway 19, LLC property, requesting a special Council meeting to faciliat4e discussion regarding the litigation status to be held on 8/12/24 at 4:30 p.m. Consensus was reached to moved forward with noticing and scheduling. 10. CITY MANAGER A. Motion to authorize staff to begin fee negotiations with the highest-ranking team of Monarch Design Group associated with Solicitation 24-RFQ-13, Architectural and Engineering Services for the Crystal River Government Center Project, Phase I Interim City Manager Troy Slattery introduced the item, and Barnett Schennault of Monarch Design Group addressed Council regarding the project. Motion to authorize staff to begin fee negotiations with the highest-ranking team of Monarch Design Group associated with Solicitation 24-RFQ-13, Architectural and Engineering Services for the Crystal River Government Center Project, Phase I was made by Council member Holmes; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Slattery also provided updates regarding the Growth Management Department, including building official services, code enforcement efforts and elimination of Granicus software used for short-term rental identification. 11. CITY COUNCIL 12. COUNCIL MEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Mayor Meek B. Vice Mayor Frink C. Council member Brown discussed requested volunteer program. D. Council member Holmes thanked public commenters. E. Council member Hastings discussed ongoing negotiations with U.S. Water. 13. PUBLIC INPUT Anna Loughridge- Spoke against Amendment 4. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Meek adjourned the meeting at 6:41 PM