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Sopchoppy council approves minutes, sponsorships and donations, moves to study park reservations and drafts RFPs for SHS buildings
Summary
The council approved routine business including minutes, a $500 baseball sponsorship and a $250 county donation, directed RFPs for the SHS library and cafeteria, and asked staff to return June 23 with online park‑reservation options after reviewing four years of park income.
During its June 8 meeting the Sopchoppy City Council handled routine business and several administrative initiatives, approving minutes and sponsorships, directing procurement steps for surplus school buildings, and asking staff to return with park reservation options.
Vice Mayor Edwards moved to approve the May 11 and May 26 meeting minutes; the motion was seconded by Jay Westmark and passed 5‑0. Jason and Jace Perez of the Wakulla County Youth Baseball Association requested an All‑Star sponsorship; the council approved a Platinum sponsorship for $500 on a motion by Vice Mayor Edwards, seconded by Westmark, 5‑0. Councilwoman Westmark asked whether the council wanted to contribute to a county July 2 time capsule celebration; Vice Mayor Edwards moved to donate $250 to the ceremony and reception, seconded by Mayor Leonard Tartt; motion passed 5‑0.
The council revisited a previously withdrawn motion and approved Councilman Lewis’s proposal to reduce SHS AA’s fees to $10 per week (motion passed 5‑0). On property matters, Councilman Lewis raised whether the City must sell the SHS library building at appraised price; Attorney Dan Cox advised that sealed bids with a minimum could be solicited but also drafted an RFP for lease options as the council instructed. Cox was also directed to draft an RFP for the SHS cafeteria after noting interest from 4H extension agents and the potential to use the cafeteria as a staging site for FEMA or other emergency response organizations.
City Clerk Schilling presented a four‑year income comparison for City Park, noting decreased revenue, and recommended exploring an online reservation platform (example: campspot.com) that would pass taxes and fees to guests. The council asked Schilling to return June 23 with information on online reservation systems; the current park host has indicated interest in a formal management role.
Other business: the City received a Sewer Billing Agreement from Wakulla County and will propose additions and changes; Vice Mayor Edwards asked that the county be charged for any monthly data transfers. Council signed the financials and adjustments presented to the meeting. Mayor Tartt relayed citizen requests for more law enforcement inside city limits, and staff noted increased dedicated coverage would likely require paying off‑duty deputies; the council took no action.
Votes at a glance: - Approve minutes (May 11 & 26): mover Edwards; second Westmark; 5‑0. - Youth Baseball Platinum sponsorship ($500): mover Edwards; second Westmark; 5‑0. - Donation to county time‑capsule event ($250): mover Edwards; second Tartt; 5‑0. - SHS AA fee reduction to $10/week: mover Lewis; second McClendon; 5‑0. - Adopt Resolution 2026‑03 (Water System Asset Management): mover Edwards; second Westmark; 5‑0. - Adjournment: mover Lewis; second Edwards; 5‑0.
Next steps: Attorney Cox to draft RFPs for the SHS library and cafeteria; City Clerk Schilling to return June 23 with park reservation proposals and related financial details.
