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Summary of April 14th meeting: By Mayor Glenda Kirkland

Catch a Butterfly

A. Commissioner (Com.) Kesterson sponsored Mr. Bill Monteverde's agenda item re-

questing random drug testing for all Town employees and commissioners. There was a

motion passed to have the attorney look at and possibly amend ordinance 2-141 and bring

A brightly colored butterfly would seem to be an

easy lunch for birds because it flies so slowly.

B. Com. Morin made a motion to move the Levy County Recycle trailer to behind the fire

Its wings are not streamlined aerofoil wings like

station. I said that I would ask for the county's approval.

those of birds. Yet, researchers were amazed at

C. The Water board recommended the commission amend or clarify the existing water or-

the variety of flapping techniques that butterflies

dinance that defines the Town's Late Payment' policy, to turn off and lock water meter after

displayed in a wind tunnel. There was an entire

payment is 30 days past due. A $40 dollar fee to be charged to turn water back on. However,

range of complicated wing movements that gener-

if water is disconnected there will be no on-going monthly charge. Motion passed.

ated more lift than simple flapping. It appears that

D. Com. Kesterson: To adopt a resolution to support the WAR program; motion passed.

butterflies flutter because they are customizing

E. Com. Smalldridge: Town to support Levy Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2014;

each wing stroke to match the need. The twists,

F. Com. Smalldridge: Motion to hire an assistant Public Works worker. Commissioner

flaps, slaps and flings are not just erratic wander-

Smalldridge advised there may be qualified applicants in the pool on file from hiring of

ing, but they are instead designed to keep the birds

Public Works Director; he wanted to review the same to determine whether advertising was

necessary. Commissioner Smalldridge will report back to the Commission with a recom-

mendation after he reviews the applications.

Even though a bird can fly much faster, a butterfly can fly tight, darting patterns

G. Lance Trafford, Public Works (PW) Director: Question, what maintenance items at the

which enable them to escape. Have you ever tried to catch a butterfly? It is dif-

South Levy Park are the responsibilities of the public works department and which budget

ficult! So how can butterflies show so much variety in their flight? There is one

accounts get charged for the same? Director Trafford will review Little League license and

engineer who knows. He is the One who originally equipped the butterflies with

other information to determine responsibilities.

their various flapping techniques. Not only is the butterfly beautifully designed,

H. Com. White: Motion to ask the county to relocate the ambulance service to the Inglis

but it is also designed with the foresight needed to allow these beautiful creatures

to survive larger, faster predators.

I.Com. White: Motion to have the attorney to create or amend an ordinance prohibiting

minors to be in bars. Our exiting ordinance prohibits anyone under 21 after 10 pm.

That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous

J. Com. White: Motion to not merge Inglis Fire Department with the Levy County. Town

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Attorney advised the issue would have to be addressed via Charter review. Tabled.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 60.00 per year. Tabled.

K. Com. White: Motion to raise Fire assessment to

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L.Com. (352) Motion to Fax: from 362-4788

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M. Com. White: Motion to look at Inglis franchise fees to create additional revenue. Com.

Letter to the Editor:

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Morin asked to see his plan and more information.

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N. Com. White: Motion to lower millage rate by raising franchise fees. Com. Morin asked

to see his plan and more information.

If the constituents of the Town of Inglis really want to save some money, they

O. Com. White: Motion to exercise State Constitutional option which allows Town to

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would be best served if the person running the meetings had training in parliamentarian-

exempt homestead property of persons 62 years old or older who have lived on their home-

ism. In other words, understand how Robert's Rules of Order works. In order to discuss

stead property for 25 years or more from property taxes. Not adopted pending study of the

something, a motion must be made. The motion must be seconded to proceed. Discussion

effect adoption would have on Town.

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ensues on the actual motion on the floor. After discussion, a vote. Simple as that. Let's

P. Com. White: Motion to double the pay for all commissioners (from $300 to $600 per

hope a six hour meeting never happens again.

month). Motion  several    theopinion this should be discussed

   failed;   Commissioners of   that

Ruth A Ruppert, Inglis

during annual budget hearings.

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Q. Com. White: Motion to add all commissioners onto the Town's health insurance. Our

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current      $8000.00 peryear per employee.  failed.

 health insurance costs       Motion

Want to see if you can save money on your prescription drug costs? Can't afford

 R.Com. White:tokeep CharlieBotts codeenforcement to save tax payers

    Motion      as  

to have the Medicare Part B Premium come out of your check every month? Are you new

money. Motion failed.

to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, family

S. Com. White: Motion for the policy of filling a vacant Commissioner seat by the Com-

member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, pro-

mission making the appointment. Tabled; issue one which would have to be addressed via

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R Y T H I N White: MotionE re-vote on presidentE R

G M A D to T O O R D of commission.Motion passed.

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U.Com.White:Motiontoallowacommissioner to cancel a purchase order after it is

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issued. Town

  attorney advised amendment of Purchasing Policy in Code (via Ordinance)

Activities at William Crow AmVets Post 447

would be required. Motion failed.

V.White: Motion requireprior of Commission on every issue be-

 Com.   to   authorization

THURSDAYS - Weekend's almost here; time for a bucket? "RED SHIRT" FRI-

DAYS - On Fridays, all day, wear red, bring two food items for our Food Bank, and your

fe attorneyprovidelegalservices. Motion failed.

or  Town  could  

second drink is FREE and "Show Me the Money" at 6:00 pm. SATURDAY, April 26 - Dou-

W. White:arrange to address all legal issues at the beginning

 Com.  Motion to  agenda

ble-Bonus "Show Me the Money," 6:00-10:00 pm. SUNDAY, April 27, ONLY, breakfast

of meeting,after which Town Attorney would be excused from the meeting. Motion

the    

is $5, 9:00-11:00 am; Sunday Breakfast will resume, again, in the fall; Music by Jack &

Sheila, 2:00-7:00 pm - plus our weekly Queen of Heart drawing is held at at 6:15 pm - NOW

X. Mayor Kirkland: Request to purchase a new computer for zoning office and animal

OVER $3,500! MONDAYS - Bowling Tournament at 5:30 pm; all welcome. TUESDAYS

control. Motion passed for only purchasing one new computer for animal control. Zoning

- Bingo, bingo at 5:00 pm; PowerBall is NOW OVER $200!

Dept. computer will be checked and possibly repaired by IT person.

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