Agenda

1 Agenda McIntosh Town Council Meeting, Community Center 5822 Ave F October 21, 2025 7:00 p.m. **Notice to Meeting Attendee** As a courtesy to others, please ensure cell phones are turned off during the meeting. Welcome to the Town of McIntosh Town Council meeting. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE CIVILITY PLEDGE READ BY MAYOR/PRESIDENT “The public officials of the Town of McIntosh pledge to conduct all public discourse in a civil manner. All public officials will treat one another and its citizens, and residents with courtesy and respect and ask the public to do the same toward the public officials, and each other. We will be respectful of one another even when we disagree. We will direct all comments toward the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.” ROLL CALL President Ciotti P Vice President Mullikin P Cllr Deaderick P Cllr Jones P Cllr Medeiros P Mayor Scott P I. PRESENTATIONS 1. Lt. Mcquaig- Provided last month’s report and announced that he will no longer be the commander of the town’s district. II. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to each member of the McIntosh Town Council for reading and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the Council with no separate discussion. If a separate discussion is desired, that item may be pulled for discussion and consideration. Please call 591-1047 for questions on Consent Agenda items prior to the Council meeting. 1. MINUTES 2. FINANCIALS President Ciotti pulled the financials from the consent agenda. President Ciotti- Provided a full year recap on the financials.

2 President Ciotti motioned to open a water account with $15,417, the excess money from the fiscal year. Cllr Deaderick 2nd it for the purpose of discussion. Cllr Deaderick- All in favor of putting money aside for repairs for the water system, but cautious to do so out of funds that may or may not have come from actual funds from the actual revenue from the water department. Typical government municipal utilities are done through enterprise funds. They are designed to be self-sustaining. It has been alluded to by the Town Clerk that grant funding and other assistance are contingent upon the utility being run in an appropriate fashion. It is not a legal requirement, but highly recommended. Speaks against the motion. Cllr Mullikin- Jessi was concerned about 18.5% as well. President Ciotti- Thanked the Mayor & Town Manager for their work on the budget and rescinded his prior motion. President Ciotti motioned to accept the financial report Cllr Jones 2 nd Motion passed unanimously III. CITIZEN COMMENT All persons wishing to address the Town Council will be asked to limit their comments to the specific subject being addressed. Individuals may sign up in advance by calling the Town Office prior to the meeting and will be allowed 5 minutes to speak. Anyone who attends the meeting and did not sign up in advance will be allowed 2 minutes to speak. In order to foster mutual respect between the Town Council and the public, it is requested that comments be directed at specific issues rather than personal comments directed toward Board members or staff. Please note that if a person desires to appeal any decision made on any matter considered at the above meeting, that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. IV. COMMITTEE UPDATES 1. Historic Preservation Board- Ken Horkavey Meeting was held and two permits were approved. 2. Parks & Recreation- Dennis Devore The bingo event was very successful. Light up and the golf cart parade are coming up next. The friends are hosting the decoration exchange the weekend after the festival in the community center 9-4 on Friday and Saturday. V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION 1. Survey Draft- Comp Plan Survey presented and discussed. 2. Budget Amendment 24-25 Discussion on the fund balance items Attn. Smith- The amendment to the budget must be published. This should be done at the next meeting. An amendment can also be made at the next meeting. Tabled until November. 3. Resolution 2025-08 Utility Rates (Increase in water and solid waste proposed.) Discussion on the rate and whether it was enough. Cllr Deaderick- Not in support. I would like to see more documentation of the rate increase. Not in favor of charging the new resident for the actual cost of the installation of a new line/meter. Cllr Mullikin- In section 4, correct the numeric to match the written total. Attn. Smith- The county charges impact fees. This is a resolution; you have to have two readings. Mayor Scott- Fl Rural Water is currently in the process of conducting a water rate study. While creating the budget, with feedback from the citizens, a high rate in the water rate would have a negative impact. We recommend a 5% increase until we get the data back from Fl rural water, as

3 they explained to us that they anticipate a significant increase recommendation. There has not been an increase since 2014. Cllr Deaderick- We spend time and money studying things that are obvious. Section 3 is still up for debate as well as the rate. Holger- Stated, the resolution must be published before the meeting for the residents to read. Attn. Smith- We will read it for the first time next time. 4. Parks & Recreation Committee Application- Stephanie Franklin Cllr Deaderick motioned to approve the application Cllr Medeiros 2 nd Motion passed unanimously VI. MANAGER COMMENTS VII. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Scott- The school put in a request for parking though it was not needed. And it was only for parking. Thanks Parks & Rec for Bingo night, it was a lot of fun. VIII. ATTORNEY COMMENTS Cllr Medeiros- We need to see what data is available currently in the office. IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS VP Mullikin- Thanks Parks & Recreations as well. Long term resident Laurie Willis passed away yesterday, a very kind person. She will be missed. Cllr Jones- Agreed with prior comments. Festival is approaching fast and there are some flyers left to distribute. Cllr Deaderick- Asked questions about clean-up day. Cllr Jones- Clean-up Day will be all week next week, Mon-Thursday 9-4 and Saturday 7-11. Cllr Deaderick- Mentioned that the trees need to be removed around the new water tower generator. Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.