City Council Meeting

Minutes Crystal River City Council Regular Council Meeting Monday, March 25th, 2024 5:30 p.m. Citrus County Welcome Center 915 N. Suncoast Blvd. 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Frink called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Vice Mayor Cindi Frink, Council member Ken Brown, Council member Mindi Hastings, Council member Robert Holmes Council members absent: Mayor Joe Meek Staff present: Interim City Manager Troy Slattery, City Attorney Rob Batsel, City Clerk Mia Fink, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin, Finance Director Michelle Russell, Growth Management Director Jenette Collins, Growth Management Assistant Director Carly Hanson, Visitors Services Director Andrea Hullstrung, Project Manager Paul Wammack Council member Robert Holmes led the invocation and Vice Mayor Frink led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion to adopt the agenda made by Council member Holmes; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 4-0. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. Water Conservation Month Proclamation Vice Mayor Frink presented the proclamation to Carrieann Adkins, Government Affairs Regional Manager with the Southwest Florida Water Management District who thanked Council. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC INPUT 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion to approve minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held March 11, 2024 B. Monthly Departmental Report Summary for the Month of February

Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council member Brown; seconded by Council member Holmes. Motion carried 4-0. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Conduct a Public Hearing for consideration of Resolution No. 24-R-20 to amend the City’s Fee Schedule, Exhibit “B” Building Permit Fees Staff Presentation: Growth Management Director Jenette Collins made the presentation and discussed options, noting additional hand-out listing fees of other local coastal communities (attached under item 7A of original agenda packet). Council discussion was held regarding the three options proposed (benefits of each), suggesting alternative options to those presented, and Ms. Collins addressed questions regarding revenue calculations, utilization of ad valorum funding in the event of a shortfall and scope of resolution adoption. Public Hearing: Terry Thompson- Crystal River- Inquired about Option 2 and Growth Management Department budget, and discussed appropriate expenditure types. Dr. Paresh Desai- Crystal River- Discussed tax value added from new development. Larry Schenavar- Crystal River- Inquired about Growth Management Department revenue source. City Attorney Batsel provided clarification regarding statutory regulations pertaining to expenditure of building permit revenues. Interim City Manager Troy Slattery discussed benefits of Option 2 and further Council discussion was held regarding inclusion of fees for “Change of Contractor” and “Contractor registration”. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-20 to amend the City’s Fee Schedule, Exhibit “B” Building Permit Fees utilizing “option 2- tiered” was made by Council member Holmes; seconded by Council member Hastings. Motion carried 4-0. 8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 9. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Batsel provided updates regarding Franchise Agreement with Hunter Springs Kayaks, noting 60 day termination notice, and 579 US Hwy 19, LLC, noting complaint filing of counts related to Declaratory Relief, Foreclosure and Injunctive Relief. 10. CITY MANAGER A. Motion to approve Kimley Horn Construction Services IPO No. 28 in the amount of $28,000.00 for the 1st Street Parking Lot Project

Interim City Manager Troy Slattery provided a brief overview of the item and discussed the related parking lot project. B. Recovery Update Interim City Manager Troy Slattery provided a status update regarding the various recovery projects, including application statuses for the HMGP and FMA SWIFT programs. He discussed completion of draft recommendations for preventative measures, submission of FEMA PA projects, and number of applications received from residents. 11. CITY COUNCIL 12. COUNCIL MEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Mayor Meek B. Vice Mayor Frink reported on Main Street accreditation and welcomed Council member Hastings. C. Council Member Brown welcomed Council member Hastings and requested consensus to direct staff to research items related to increasing Franchise Fees and Volunteer Park Ranger program. Consensus was reached. D. Council member Hastings thanked Council members and staff for the welcome. E. Council Member Holmes discussed email regarding unmarked tour boats and discussion was held regarding law enforcement services contract and previously dissolved city decal program. Interim City Manager Troy Slattery discussed Manatee Best Practices Working Group formation and provided clarification regarding city representation. 13. PUBLIC INPUT 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Meek adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.