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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY

NEW PORT RICHEY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

5919 MAIN STREET, NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA

January 29, 2025

4:30 PM

ORDER OF

BUSINESS

1 Call to Order - Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chopper Davis at 4:30 p.m. Those in attendance were

Councilwoman Matt Murphy, Councilman Peter Altman and Councilman Bertell Butler,

IV. Deputy Mayor Kelly Mothershead participated electronically.

Also in attendance were City Manager Debbie L. Manns, City Attorney Timothy Driscoll, City

Clerk Judy Meyers, Finance Director Crystal Dunn, Public Works Director Robert Rivera, and

Police Chief Bob Kochen.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

2 Residential Solid Waste Collections - Page 2

City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated the purpose of this work

session was to conduct a discussion regarding solid waste delinquencies and the future billing

method for solid waste collection services. City Manager Manns began her presentation by

giving a history of the process to date which included billing options of water bills, tax bills and

direct billing. Current delinquency rate is 27% and an outstanding amount of $152,691.77 due.

She stated Waste Pro submitted a request to place the solid waste bill on the tax roll. Waste Pro

is currently carrying the delinquent amount on their books. Staff is recommending to conduct a

special meeting on February 27, 2025 to solicit public input and consider the adoption of a

resolution electing to use the uniform method of collection.

Upon opening the floor for public comment, the following people came forward to speak:

Lisa Tinker, 7017 Park Drive, NPR spoke regarding current Council members being

delinquent and to look at the billing method. City Manager Manns stated there is an issue

with the software regarding the past due $19.10 amount. She stated nine people are listed

as delinquent as they signed up for auto payment but chose the wrong option.

Jack Willman, 6634 Orange Blossom Trail, NPR spoke regarding paying for a full year

when he is only in Florida for four months. He asked Council to take that under