Special Council Meeting (2025-04-24)

Attendees: Ms. Tracy Andrews, Mayor Mr. Kevin Russell, Mayor Pro-Tem Mr. Leonard Blount, Council Member Mrs. Linda Cain, Council Member Ms. Cheryl McCall, Council Member Others Present Were Mrs. Patrice Tanner, City Administrator Ms. Sherry Snell, City Clerk Mr. Guy Lane, Asst. City Admin./Public Works Director Mr. Michael Richter, Police Chief Via ZOOM: Mrs. Michelle Jordan, City Attorney The data reflected in these proceedings constitute an extrapolation of information elicited from notes, observations, recording tapes, photographs, and/or videotapes. Comments reflected herein are sometimes paraphrased, condensed, and/or have been edited to reflect essential subject matter addressed during the meeting. Parties interested in receiving a verbatim account of the proceedings are responsible for coordinating with the City Administrator and providing their own representative and equipment pursuant to Chapters 119 and 283, Florida Statutes. A. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andrews at 4:00 p.m. B. PRAYER AND PLEDGE Prayer was given by Mr. Blount and Mayor Andrews led the pledge to the American Flag. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member McCall and seconded by Council Member Blount to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. D. Agenda Items. 1. Purchase of Ford F-150 Responder Police Truck – Duval Ford – FSA Contract. Chief Richter explained that the Police Department has several vehicles with mechanical issues. The vehicles have been in the shop multiple times during the last year and continue to need more work. These issues cost money and cause problems with the officer not being able to respond quickly enough. I have located an F-150 at Duval Ford, Government Sales in the amount of $63,483.00. It will be on the lot within 30 days and the radar and camera equipment will be on hand when the truck arrives to install. Mrs. Tanner stated we would like to pay for this vehicle from the general funds. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Council Member McCall and seconded by Council Member Russell to approve the purchase of the Ford F-150 Responder Police Truck in the amount of $63,483.00 using the Florida Sheriffs Association contract pricing. The motion passed unanimously. City of Chipley Special Council Meeting Minutes April 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

a. Purchase/Installation of Police Equipment Radar and Camera Separately. A motion was made by Council Member McCall and seconded by Council Member Russell to approve the purchase and installation of a camera system from Motorola in the amount of $8,533.20 and a radar from Kustom Signals, Inc. in the amount of $2,590.25 for the Ford F-150 Responder Police Truck. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Purchase of Ford Interceptor SUV K-9 Police Vehicle – Duval Ford – FSA Contract. Mr. Richter explained this vehicle is on the lot at Duval Ford, Government Sales in the amount of $65,118.00. Motorola can expedite the shipping of the camera system to be installed. Mrs. Tanner asked Council to allow her to get a 5 year loan for this vehicle and a resolution would be brought to Council for approval for that once the proposals are received. The loan will be for the vehicle and the equipment will be purchased separately. The total loan amount will be in the amount of $73,651.20. Mr. Russell asked about a vehicle replacement plan. Mrs. Tanner stated we could look at a listing to see where each department is. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Council Member Russell and seconded by Council Member McCall to approve the purchase of the Ford Interceptor SUV K-9 Police Vehicle in the amount of $65,118.00 using the Florida Sheriffs Association contract pricing. The motion passed unanimously. a. Purchase/Installation of Police Equipment Camera Separately. A motion was made by Council Member Russell and seconded by Council Member McCall to approve the purchase and installation of a camera system from Motorola for the Ford Interceptor SUV K-9 Police Vehicle in the amount of $8,533.20. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Andrews adjourned the meeting at 4:23 p.m. City of Chipley Tracy L. Andrews, Mayor Attest: Sherry Snell, City Clerk