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Page Three Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2012 4. Consider Reviewing Bids and Awarding Contract for Airport Fencing Project Phase 2 Mr. Drumm said eight bids were received for the airport security fencing installation project. He recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder All-Rite Fence Services, Inc. for $51,640.00. Kenneth Compton moved the recommendation of staff be approved. Seconded by Lance Smith. Motion passed unanimously. President Wilkeson asked that the public comment section be moved to this place on the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT - Chamber of Commerce Request for Council Regarding the Resurfacing of Runway 04-22 Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Vonnie Mikkelsen addressed Council and read a prepared letter stating the Chamber Board's position regarding the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. "The Chamber Board believes the Airport has potential to provide economic impact not only for the City but the entire region. Therefore, we as a Board representing the business interests in the area request that the City seek additional funding to maintain the 100 feet of width. We believe narrowing the runway will be a deterrent to jet traffic and economic development for the airport. We are recommending that City Council reach out to the following: Pasco County, Florida House Speaker Designee Will Weatherford and US Congressman Rich Nugent. This Airport can positively affect growth for Pasco County and the districts that these representatives represent." Council took no formal action. 5. Consider Proceeding with the Process to Consider Establishing a Brownfield Designation Area and Scheduling a Future Public Hearing for Public Input on the Proposed Brownfield Designation Area Mr. Drumm said Pasco County has received funding from the State of Florida for financial incentives for businesses located in designated Brownfield areas. The County has proposed designating properties inside and outside Zephyrhills as a Brownfield. Only the City Council can approve a Brownfield within the City limits. He requested direction from Council by a vote to schedule a public hearing and initiate the Brownfield Area designation process or to end the Brownfield discussion by a vote stop the Brownfield Area designation process. Charlie Proctor moved the Brownfield Area designation process be denied. Motion died for lack of a second. Lance Smith moved the item be tabled until a future meeting. Seconded by Ken Burgess. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Drumm said on February 1 Pasco County is sponsoring a bus trip to the Channelside district in Tampa where they have had a successful redevelopment of a Brownfield area and they have invited Councilmembers to attend. MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENTS—None CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS—Mr. Drumm said the Economic Development Task Force will be meeting Wednesday, January 25. Kimley Horn will be coming to discuss the Community Redevelopment Area. The Suncoast League of Cities will be holding their meeting in Indian Rocks Beach on January 28. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS—None CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS—President Wilkeson advised there are two openings on the Airport Authority.