[1. CALL TO ORDER]
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. >>> GOOD EVENING. I'M CALLING THIS MEETING OF OUR CITY COMMISSION TO ORDER AS ALWAYS.
WE WILL START WITH THE ROLL. >> VICE MAYOR STURGESS.
>> HERE. >> COMMISSIONER ANTAWN.
>> RISE FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
>> I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
>>> WE THANK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO COME HERE ON THIS WONDERFUL AMAZING PLACE THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN US TO LIVE AND LORD WE JUST PRAY THAT YOU WOULD GUIDE AND DIRECT THOSE THAT ARE ON OUR CITY COMMISSION, LORD, THAT YOU WOULD JUST WATCH OVER THEM, TAKE CARE OF THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES, LORD GIVE THEM GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION AND WISDOM AS THEY MAKE DECISIONS THAT THEY MAKE. LORD BE WITH THOSE THAT WILL COME AND SPEAK AND MAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OTHER THINGS THAT WILL BE DONE AS ORDER OF BUSINESS AND LORD JUST THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.
[4.1 PRESENTATION - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Chief of Police Jeffrey Tambasco will swear in newly hired Police Officers, Sierra Miller and Blake Labarbara.]
>>> WE HAVE NEW POLICE OFFICERS WITH US. WE BRING OUR CHIEF.
>> GOOD EVENING. MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, AND COMMISSIONERS. WE ARE ADDING TWO MORE OUTSTANDING POLICE OFFICERS TO THE FAMILY.
YOU CAN SAY THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT IS IN SIERRA'S BLOOD. SIERRA'S FATHER IS A RETIRED JSO OFFICER WHO HER BROTHER CODY IS A POLICE OFFICER WITH THE ATLANTIC BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT. SIERRA WILL BE PINNED AND JOINED BY HER FATHER, GLENN GLENN AND MOTHER LIZ, WHO CAN COME UP NOW AND STAND NEXT TO SIERRA.
OUR SECOND NEW OFFICER TONIGHT IS BLAKE -- BLAKE GREW UP IN PORT SAINT LUCIE AND DECIDED TO ENROLL IN THE POLICE ACADEMY.
BLAKE'S FATHER AND MOTHER OWN PROPERTY HERE AND THEY PLAN TO MOVE HERE. HOWEVER, BLAKE BEAT THEM TO IT AND BECAME A POLICE OFFICER WITH US FIRST. BLAKE'S SISTER IS A POLICE OFFICER WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. BLAKE WILL BE PINNED AND JOINED BY HIS MOTHER AND FATHER.
>> CONGRATULATIONS. >> THANK YOU.
>> WELCOME ABOARD. >> THANK YOU.
>> CONGRATULATIONS. >> THANK YOU.
>> CONGRATULATIONS. >> ALL RIGHT.
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>> PLEASE GIVE ONE MORE ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR NEW SWORN IN POLICE OFFICERS.
>>> ALL RIGHT. CONTINUING ALONG. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF
[4.2 PROCLAMATION - "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" - Recognizing May 19 - May 24, 2024, as "Public Works Week" in recognition of outstanding efforts and exemplary work in furtherance of providing critical City services for 137 years. Public Works and Parks Division employees will be in attendance to accept.]
OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES TO RECOGNIZE TONIGHT. FIRST OFF WE ARE GOING TO DECLARE PUBLIC WORKS WEEK HERE IN THE CITY. IF YOU ARE SOMEONE INVOLVED WITH OUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PLEASE COME ON DOWN. ANYONE -- I SEE A LOT OF FOLKS FROM PUBLIC WORKS. WE ARE DOING THIS. YOU HAVE -- SHIRT IS NICE. ALL DRESSED UP. COME ON DOWN. ALL RIGHT.ALL RIGHT. PUBLIC WORKS, THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE. THE CITY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WAS FOUNDED IN 1887, AND EMPLOYED THREE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WATER WORKS, DRAINING LOTS, CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, AND CITY MARKET AND PUBLIC WHARFS. WE ARE ASKED 137 YEARS LATER. OUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS -- WATER, WASTEWATER, STORMWATER, FACILITIES, SANITATION, COLLECTIVELY THEY EMPLOY 60 HARD WORKING PROFESSIONALS WHOSE ROLES HAVE CHANGED SINCE 1887. THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF CLEAN WATER, PROCESSING, AND TREATING WASTEWATER. 65 PARKING LOTS, 80 MILES OF STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAYS, 125 MILES OF WATER MAINLINES, 112 MILES OF SEWAR MAINLINES, 68 MILES OF STORMWATER PIPE, 250 ROLLING ASSETS. EMPLOYEES AND THEIR RESOURCES MAINTAIN A STATE OF READINESS 24 HOURS A DAY. THEY SHELTER IN PLACE DURING NATURAL DISASTERS TO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
THEIR EFFORTS ENSURE ISLAND RESIDENTS CAN PROMPTLY AND SAFELY RETURN HOME WITH ESSENTIAL SERVICES RESTORED AND ROADS CLEAR OF DEBRIS. WHEREAS WITH MOST WORK HAPPENING BEHIND THE SCENES THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY PUBLIC WORKS EXECUTED EFFICIENTLY AND PROFESSIONALLY IS AT THE CORE OF THE CITY'S PERSISTENT WORK TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY LEVELS OF SERVICE. WHEREAS THOUGH THE PARKS DIVISION IS NOT A BRANCH OF PUBLIC WORKS THE -- WE ARE ADDRESSING THIS. SCOTT IS WITH US. THE DIVISIONS FREQUENTLY WORK TOGETHER AND FURTHERING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES. IT'S IMPORTANT TO HIGHLIGHT THEIR CONTRIBUTINGS TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LIGHTHOUSE, 53 DIFFERENT BEACH ACCESSES, A FISHING PIER, ASH STREET PARK, CENTRAL PARK, EGAN STREET PARK, NORTH BEACH PARK, SIMMONS ROAD PARK, SUNRISE PARK AND WE WILL GO IN TO THE FOLLOWING PLAYGROUNDS. ATLANTIC RECOLLECT CREATION CENTER, EGAN, KING, SUNRISE PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS AND COURTS FOR BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, LACROSSE, PICKLE BALL, ROLLER HOCKEY, TENNIS, AND THE SKATE PARK. I'M GLAD I WENT THROUGH THAT BECAUSE IT HIGHLIGHTS HOW MUCH WE HAVE TO OFFER HERE AND ALL OF OUR DEPARTMENTS SO THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS. I BY THE VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS MAYOR PROCLAIM THIS WEEK AS PUBLIC WORKS WEEK AND URGE EVERYBODY TO GIVE A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYBODY IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
DO YOU WANT TO SAY A FEW WORDS? ALL RIGHT. ANDRE HAS THIS. I NEED YOU TO GET THE PROCLAMATION.
>> THANK YOU. I'M HONORED TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION. IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO SERVE WITH SUCH A DEDICATED AND TALENTED STAFF THAT WORKS BEHIND THE SCENES TO KEEP EVERYTHING MOVING. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
[4.3 PROCLAMATION - "MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK" - Proclaims the week of May 5 - 11, 2024, as “Municipal Clerks Week.” City Clerk Caroline Best will be present to accept.]
>> FOLKS, NATIONAL CLERKS WEEK WAS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MONTH. WE HAVE TO SHOUT OUT CAROLINAS DAUGHTER. ONE VERY BIG UF HEALTH AWARD. THAT'S WHERE YOU WORK AND SO IT'S REALLY A BIG DEAL TO HER. WE ARE NOT GOING TO MISS A MOMENT TO RECOGNIZE CAROLINE. WE WILL GET THAT DONE.
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THE CLERK'S PEOPLE RAY WAS THE PUBLIC RECORD. DOES THAT STILLWORK TODAY? >> SOMETIMES. NOT LIKE IT USED IT. WHEREAS THE CLERK IS THE COMMUNITY HIST ORIAN. CLERKS REMAIN NUETRAL, CONDUCT THEMSELVES WITH INTEGRITY, HAVE UNMATCHED ACUMEN AND PROVIDE EQUAL SERVICE TO ALL. WHEREAS FROM THIS TIME HONORED FOUNDATION CLERKS GOVERN THE FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES WHICH ARE PRESCRIBED AND DEFINED BY THE CHARTER.
THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF VARIOUS TASKS THEY MAY FULFILL IN ANY GIVEN DAY.
NO OTHER OFFICE HAS SO MANY CONTRACTS. ALL OF THE DEPARTMENTS CALL UPON IT DAILY FOR SOME SERVICE OR INFORMATION. IT'S WORK IS NOT FANTASTIC BUT DEMANDS ALERTNESS, AND NO END OF BEING PATIENT. THESE WORDS ARE STILL RELEVANT. BY THE VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME PROCLAIM THIS WEEK AS LOCAL MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK AND I URGE EVERYBODY TO GIVE CAROLINE A THANK YOU FOR THE WORK SHE DOES.
>> I DON'T DO THIS BY MYSELF. WE HAVE A DEDICATED STAFF.
ADMIN SPECIALIST. WE HAVE 70 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE RIGHT HERE IN THE CITY. SO WITHOUT THEIR HELP AND WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT AND THE PUBLIC'S SUPPORT AS WELL AND YOUR CONFIDENCE I WOULDN'T BE A SUCCESS SO THANK YOU ALL. I APPRECIATE IT.
[4.4 BUDGET SUMMARY - Comptroller Pauline Testagrose will present the budget summary for April 2024 and answer any questions.]
IVE SHE ASKED ME TO GIVE THE BUDGET SUMMARY. NICE HAIRCUT.NONDEPARTMENTAL IS THE ONLY DEPARTMENT OWED THIS MARK DUE TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY HALL ELEVATOR. OTHER FUNDS FOR THE CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR IT EQUIPMENT, STREET PAVING, DOWNTOWN DESIGN AND BEACH ACCESS 40. FOR THE GOLF COURSE, THE MEMBERSHIP REVENUE IS 85.7% OF THE BUDGET. THE AIRPORT DESIGN HAS STARTED ON THE TAXI WAY PROJECT. FOR THE MARINE FUE CELLS ARE 56.6% OF THE BUDGET AND DREDGING WAS DONE IN APRIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WAIT
UNTIL PAULINE COMES BACK. >> THAT'S NOT WORKING. WE HAVE
COMMISSIONER ROSS. >> I HAVE A COUPLE QUESTIONS ABOUT FIVE. ABOUT PREPARATION.
>> IT'LL BE THE SAME REVENUES. THE 23, 24 BUDGET.
>> WE ARE REVENUE NUETRAL. WE HAVE A 3% INCREASE IN SALARIES.
WE WILL ADD THREE NEW POLICEMEN.
>> THAT'S BASED ON THE CURRENTA SUM FROM NET REVENUE.
>> AND HOW WILL THE 24, SHALL 25 BOUND CONSTRUCTION FOR FLOOD
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WALL CONSTRUCTION. >> WILL ARE NO FUNDS BECAUSE WE WERE GOING TO LOOK AT A BOND.
>> DO YOU ANTICIPATE GOING UP FOR A BOND IN THIS FISCAL YEAR?
>> NO. IT'S TOO CLOSE FOR THIS YEAR.
>> AND DOES THE BUDGET FUND REPLACEMENT FOR ANY OF THE BEACH WALK OVERS THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN DOWN.
>> WE WILL FOCUS ON REPAIRING AS LOOSE BOARDS, SO IT'LL BE A MAINTENANCE.
AND ANY TRANSFERS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, TO HELP THE
MARINA AND THE GULF? >> WE HAVE TO DO THAT WITH DREDGING.
WE HAVEN'T SOLVED THE BUDGET AS OF YET.
>>> WE ARE MOVING IN TO RESOLUTIONS. THERE'S NO CONSENT AGENDA. AS ALWAYS WE WELCOME ALL PUBLIC COMMENT.
WE WELCOME TO HEAR ANY COMMENT, ANY ITEM.
[5.1 AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID 24-11 - PRESCO SOUTH CONSTRUCTION INC. - RESOLUTION 2024-85 AWARDING INVITATION TO BID 24-11 TO PRESCO SOUTH CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FIFTEEN WINDOWS IN THE CITY HALL BUILDING DEPARTMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,500; AUTHORIZING A 10% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $48,950; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Awards Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-11 to Presco South Construction Inc. for the removal and replacement of fifteen windows in the City Hall Building Department in an amount not to exceed $48,950.]
>> MAYOR, THANK YOU. FROM YOU, RESOLUTION -- THIS IS A BID TO PRESCO SOUTH CONSTRUCTION. REPLACEMENT OF -- FOOT PRINT.
THIS IS FUNDED THROUGH THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
MOTION APPROVED. >> I HEAR A MOTION AND A SECOND.
CITY CLERK PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.
[5.2 AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID 24-16 - PROTECH FLOOR COATINGS LLC, DBA SHARK COATINGS - RESOLUTION 2024-86 AWARDING INVITATION TO BID 24-16 TO PROTECH FLOOR COATINGS LLC, DBA SHARK COATINGS, FOR INSTALLATION OF POLYUREA OR EQUIVALENT FLOOR COATING SYSTEMS IN CITY FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Awards Inviation to Bid (ITB) 24-16 to Protech Floor Coatings LLC, DBA Shark Coatings, for the installation of polyuria or equivalent floor coating systems in City facilities.]
AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID. PROTECT FLOOR COATS, ALSO KNOWN AS SHARK COATINGS.THIS IS A WARDING INVITATION TO BID, PROTECT FLOORING. THIS IS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLOOR COATING SYSTEMS. WE USE THIS MATERIAL A LOT IN SOME OF OUR POLICE, FIRE STATION, VARIOUS FACILITIES.
>> COMMISSIONER ROSS. >> COMMISSIONER -- MAYOR.
[5.3 BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - RESOLUTION 2024-87 APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves a budget amendment in the Capital Improvement Fund in Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget due to a grant received by Nassau County Board of County Commissioners for construction of a multi-use track at the Peck Center Charles Eugene Richo Field in the amount of $41,400.]
>> THIS IS RESOLUTION 2024-87. IT'S TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT WITH IN THE CAPITOL APPROVEMENT FUND. WE GOT A GRANT OF APPROXIMATELY MAX OF $50,000 TO PUT TO USE. IT WHATS DECIDED BY THE COMMISSION TO DO A MULTIUSE TRACK AROUND THE FIELD. THIS MONDAY WILL BE FUNDING THAT WORK. WE WILL GET THIS UNDERWAY PRETTY SOON.
>> THAT'S PERFECT. >> I DO HAVE ONE QUESTION.
THIS IS VERY EXCITING. I'M THANK OF FOR THE COUNTY FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE. I NOW WE TALKED ABOUT THIS. WE ARE DOING IN HOUSE. WHEN CAN WE GET THIS COMPLETE?
>> WE ARE TRYING TO FINALIZE THE FINAL LAY OUT. BASEBALL AND BACK STOPS. WORKING ON THE CURVE. IT WOULD PROBABLY JUST TAKE A MONTH TO DO THE WORK. WOE ARE HOPING TO GET IT DONE,
SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER. >> I KNOW THE COMMUNITY WILL BE HAPPY TO SEE THAT. DO WE HEAR A MOTION?
>> SECOND. >> I HEAR A MOTION AND A
SECOND. >> I WILL BRIEFLY REPEAT WHAT THE MAYOR SAID AND SAY THIS IS A GREAT PROJECT. MAKING USE OF THE COUNTY'S OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE US FUNDS WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS. THIS IS THE START OF THE GREAT RELATIONSHIP AND HOW WE CAN HAVE OUR COUNTY HELP US BE A BETTER COUNTY AND
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CITY. THANK YOU. >> OF COURSE.
>> YOU KNOW I -- I WOULD JUST GO HEAD AND SINCE WE HAVE SOME TIME I WILL GO HEAD AND GO ONE STEP FURTHER AND SAY I WILL REPEAT WHAT I SAID ON SATURDAY. WE OPENED THE BEACHES TOGETHER.
IT'S NEVER BEEN STRONGER THAN TODAY. THAT'S A TESTMENT TO TWO THINGS.
THANK YOU SO MUCH AND I LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING THIS PROJECT COMPLETED. LET'S CALL THE VOTE.
>> COMMISSIONER. >> VICE MAYOR.
[5.4 PURCHASE APPROVAL AND BUDGET AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION 2024-88 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 2024 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FROM GARBER CHRYSLER DODGE TRUCK INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000; APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the purchase of a 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sport and associated equipment in the amount of $40,000 and a budget amendment within the Law Enforcement Recovery Fund.]
>>> WE GO TO ITEM 5.4. A PURCHASE APPROVAL AND BUDGET
AMENDMENT. >> GOOD EVENING MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, COMMISSIONERS. RESOLUTION 2024-88 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 2024 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FROM G ARBER CHRYSLER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000.
WE ARE LOOKING AT USING THIS JEEP WRANGLER TO PATROL SPECIFIC AREAS HERE ON THE ISLAND. WE HAVE A UTV THAT DOES THAT PATROL AND WE ARE ONLY GETTING ABOUT TWO YEARS OUT OF THE UTV. BECAUSE OF THE HARD CLIMATE AND THE SALT WEATHER.
OUR INTENT IS TO USE THE JOE THAT HOPEFULLY WILL LAST LONGER. FIVE TO EIGHT YEARS AND IT'S NOT MUCH MORE MONEY ABOUT YOU IT'LL BE MORE UP FRONT. IT'LL SAVE US ON THE BACK END.
WE WILL REDUCE OUR VEHICLE PLATFORM TO JUST ONE INSTEAD OF TWO. FOR EACH OFFICER ASSIGNED TO THAT AREA.
>> ANY QUESTIONS FOR THE CHIEF? VICE MAYOR.
>> THANK YOU. >> JEFF, THESE FUNDS RIGHT HAND COMING THE TAX BASES BUT FROM CORRECTED FUNDS.
>> YES. IT'S COMING FROM OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT RECOVERY FUND WHICH IS A SEPARATE FUND THAT'S NOT IN OUR GENERAL FUND. THIS SPECIFIC PATROL AREA AND THAT FUND THAT WE RECEIVE FROM THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. FOR OUR CONTRACTED SERVICES.
IT WON'T COME FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND IT'S ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS GOING TO BE PURCHASED OCTOBER 1 IF ARE IN THE NEW BUDGET BUT WE LOOK IT OUT BECAUSE WE ARE ABLE TO PURCHASE IT.
>> AND I HAVE A QUESTION. OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD, DO YOU REMEMBER HOW MUCH ONE OF THOSE U TVS COST?
>> THE LAST ONE WAS CLOSE TO $20,000. HALF THE MONEY OF THIS AND IT'S ONLY LASTING TWO YEARS.
>> TWO YEARS AND YOU PROJECT EIGHT YEARS FOR THIS.
>> YES. THIS IS OVER EIGHT YEARS. IT'S ABOUT A $40,000
COST SAVING. >> AND THEY CAN USE THIS VEHICLE FOR ALL OF THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS, NOT JUST
THE PATROL. >> OF COURSE. THANK YOU.
>> I HEAR A MOTION AND A SECOND. ANY COMMISSIONER
DISCUSSION? >> SEEING NONE THE CITY CLERK
[5.5 GRANT APPLICATION - FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT CYBERSECURITY - RESOLUTION 2024-89 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT CYBERSECURITY GRANT APPLICATION FOR CYBERSECURITY SERVICES; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes a grant application for Florida Local Government Cybersecurity to develop cybersecurity training curriculum for local government employees in compliance with 282.3185 Florida Statute.]
>> MAYOR. >> YES. THAT PASSES. 5-0. ITEM 5.5. A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CYBERSECURITY. >> THIS IS AN APPLICATION ASKING, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PUT IN THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR CYBERSECURITY TRAINING FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
YOU KNOW AS YOU HAVE HEARD THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF ISSUES WITH CYBERSECURITY WITH IN GOVERNMENT, FILES GETTING STOLEN.
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET FUNDING THROUGH A GRANT TO
INCREASE OUR SECURITY. >> I NIGERIAS FOR MR. GORGE. DO I HEAR A MOTION? ANY COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION? SEEING NONE CITY WORK PLEASE CALL THE ROLE. > VICE MAYOR.
[5.6 GRANT APPLICATION - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) - PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (PSGP) - RESOLUTION 2024-90 AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (PSGP); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the preparation and submission of one DHS PSGP grant application for the purpose of procuring an All Hazards Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Fire Suppression & Rescue Vessel in the amount of $500,000 with a $125,000 City match.]
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>> THIS IS RESOLUTION 2024,-90. STAFF WOULD LIKE TO PULL THIS TONIGHT. JUST BECAUSE IT'S SOME ISSUES WITH FINANCIALS OF THE VESSEL WE WERE LOOKING AT.
WE SHOULD NOT ONLY OWN THIS. THE COUNTY WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS VOTE AND I'M UNDER THE IMPRESSION SPEAKING WITH VARIOUS PEOPLE IN THIS GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS, THAT IF WE ALL CAME TOGETHER AND VOTED TO ENDORSE THE COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR THE SAME GRANT, THEY WILL INCREASE THEIR ODDS OF GETTING THE GRANT AND THAT'S SOMETHING WE CAN ALL BE HAPPY ABOUT. IF THAT WAS TO HAPPEN WE COULD ENTER A LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THEM AND ALLOW THEM TO DOCK IT IN THE CITY BUT WHAT I DO THINK IS THAT MAYBE IT'S NOT THE BEST ITEM TO BUY THE VOTE.
>> I MOVE TO SUPPORT THE COUNTY GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.
>> PERFECT. WE HAVE A LETTER -- WE HAVE A INFORMATION FOR SUPPORT. A SECOND? I HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. NOW, BEFORE WE GO TO COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION I DO HAVE REQUEST TO SPEAK ON THIS FROM THE PUBLIC. OUR NEXT PART OF THE PROCESS BEFORE WE GO INTO THAT WILL BE TO CALL UP MR. JACK EMBER TO SPEAK ON THIS.
FLORIDA. MY ISSUE WAS NOT THE CONDITION OF THE BOAT BUT IS SPENDING 125,000 OF CITY FUND FUNDS. THERE'S SOME QUESTION ABOUT THIS IS LIKE THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW FOR THIS PARTICULAR GRANT AND IT ALWAYS FAILS USUALLY BECAUSE OF TIMING. IF THE COUNTY WILL GO, THEY NEED TO DO IT SOON. I THINK THE DEADLINE IS THE 24TH OR THE 28TH OF JUNE FOR FILING. THEY
BETTER HUSTLE. THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. ALL RIGHT. I
THINK YOU HAD A COMMENT. >> YES, SIR. I THANKFUL BEFORE WE TAKE THE VOTE I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE A VOTING CONFLICT. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE COUNTY'S PURSUIT OF THIS GRANT FOR ACTUALLY QUITE A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW. AS -- AS FAR AS I UNDERSTAND I HAVE BEEN NAMED PARTICIPANT IN THE GRANT. I HAVE ADVISED THE COUNTY ON MULTIPLE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF IT, WHETHER THE POWER OF THE VOTE, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEMS, IF -- YOU KNOW, JUST TO FURTHER CLARIFY SO THAT EVERYBODY UNDERSTANDS AND BEING TRANSPARENT HERE I ACTUALLY AM ON THE MARINE UNIT AS WELL IN THE COUNTY. I HAVE A VERY, VERY GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT THE COUNTY IS DOING WITH THIS BUT I THINK IT WOULD -- IT WOULD BE A VOTING CONFLICT FOR ME TO VOTE
ON THIS SO I NEED TO ABSTAIN. >> THANK YOU COMMISSIONER.
>> AND FILL IN THE FORM. >> ALREADY PRINTED IT OUT SO LOOKING GOOD. ALL RIGHT. OKAY. SO ANY OTHER COMMISSIONER
>> THANK YOU. I STILL BELIEVE AT SOME POINT THE CITY MAY NEED ONE BUT IF THE COUNTY GETS THIS GRANT APPLICATION OR THEY GET THE APPROVAL I'M SURE WE WILL WORK WITH THEM AND USE IT AS AN AGREEMENT AND GET THE JOB DONE BUT AT SOME POINT WE DON'T NECESSARILY NEED A BOAT EXACTLY OUTFITTED FOR FIVE OR 600,000.
I THINK OUR CITY COULD USE ONE AROUND 100 OR 200,000.
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>> I HEAR YOU. ANOTHER PERK OF SUPPORTING IS AS SOMEONE WHO ALREADY POINTED OUT WE HAVE SEVERAL -- OR THE LOCAL AREA.
NORTHEAST FLORIDA HAS HAD SEVERAL APPLICATIONS THAT HAVE NOT MAYBE GONE ALL THE WAY. IF WE WERE TO JOIN TOGETHER, IF WE WERE TO SECOND THE COUNTY'S APPLICATION THAT MAY SET THAT COUNTY APPLICATION APART.
I THINK THAT'S A GREAT IDEA. >> MY QUESTION FOR -- OUR SUPPORT WOULD THAT BE IN THE FORM OF A LETTER THAT MAYBE YOU
COULD DRAFT,? >> THE FORM OF A RESOLUTION TO BRING BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION.
>> GREAT. THAT WILL BE GOOD. THAT'S WHAT THIS MOTION IS. WE ARE VOTING ON ALLOWING STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION THAT WILL COME BACK AT THE NEXT MEETING TO VOTE ONTO ISSUE SUPPORT OF THIS AND MAYBE YOU CAN WRITE YOUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST OF
COVER BOTH IF THAT'S -- >> I SHOULD JUST DO ANOTHER
ONE. >> TAKING NO CHANCES HERE.
>> OF COURSE. >> ONE PER MEETING.
>> SO YES, MAKE ANOTHER ONE. >> COMMISSIONER ROSS.
>> YES. >> INVOICES MAYOR, MAYOR B.
[6.1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FIREFIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION PLAN - One reappointment (Karl Ashley).]
>> A MOTION AND A SECOND ON CARL ASHLEY.
>> I JUST WANT TO BRING UP I ACTUALLY PREVIOUSLY SAT ON THIS BOARD AND MR. ACTUALLY ABSOLUTELY SAWESOME.
>> THANK YOU COMMISSIONER. WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION? LET'S CALL THE ROLL.
>> AND YES. THAT PASSES 5-0. CONGRATULATIONS.
[7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA]
>> HEADING DOWN TO ITEM 7. PUBLIC ITEMS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA.
>> I HAVE HERE -- MEMO FROM MR. BROOKS OUR ATTORNEY OPPOSING THE BIOE, IT HONAL PRODUCTION. THIS IS A MEMO OF LAW REQUIREMENTS OF PLAN. INDUSTRIAL. CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING AND REFINING PROHIBITED BY RALPH BROOKS. AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW. BY THE FLORIDA BAR.
THIS DIDN'T COST THE TAXPAYERS AT LARGE ANY MONEY. WE FUNDED THIS OURSELVES BECAUSE WE AND I WILL JUST GO ON AND READ THIS. THE SUMMATION. REFINING.
THE PLAN FOCUSES ON THE PRESERVATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER.
WHICH ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION. UNDER THE CITY PLAN.
THE CITY OF THE BEACH PLAN CLEARLY PROHIBITS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING AND REFINING IN THE INDUSTRIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION.
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IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE LANGUAGE OF THE CITY PLAN WHICH EXPRESSLY PROHIBITS SUCH A USE IN THE INDUSTRIAL LAND USE CATEGORY. THAT'S AS FOLLOWS.GENERATING POTENTIALLY HARMFUL OR NUISANCE IMPACTS WILL BE PROHIBITED THE CITY PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT.
>> ALL RIGHT. WE WELCOME MR. MONZANT TO THE PODIUM. WELCOME
>> GOOD EVENING COMMISSIONERS. MAGNOLIA WOODS COURT. TWICE IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS I HAVE COME TO THE CHAMBER TO REMIND YOU OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT THAT REQUIRED INDUSTRY TO REPORT ON THE STORAGE USE AND CERTAIN CHEMICALS. A PEAK CROP ALSO REQUIRES THESE REPORTS TO BE USED BY AUTHORITIES, YOU IN THIS CASE TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITY FROM POTENTIAL RISKS. TO DATE THIS COMMISSION HAS NOT TAKEN ANY SERIOUS ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE RISKS.
SOME HAVE STATED THAT IF A PERMIT IS A PROVED, OUR CITY GOVERNMENT WOULD GRANT A BUILDING AND OPERATING PERMIT AS IF -- AN AIR PERMIT TO ADDRESS A HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN A CHEMICAL PLANT. NO OTHER PROJECT HAS COME IN FRONT OF THE COMMISSION THAT WOULD HAVE SUCH A POTENTIALLY BAD IMPACT ON THE HEALTH, SAFE CITY AND ECONOMIC WELL BEING OF THE CITY.
THIS HAS PROMPTED THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INCORPORATE AN ORGANIZATION CALLED NO ETHANOL WHICH HAS A VERY DIVERSE TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS TO LOOK AT THIS PROJECT. IT WAS FILED BY A CONCERNED CITIZEN, CHALLENGING THER PEAR MITT AND I THINK THAT WOULD BE GRANTED. THIS ORGANIZATION HAS ORGANIZED A SECOND TOWN HALL MEETING TO DISCUSS RELEVANT TOPICS ABOUT THIS PROJECT. I HAVE BEEN INVITED TO REVIEW RELEVANT CHEMICAL PROCESSES AND TO PRESENT ANNA SESSIONSMENT OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS AND PROJECTED AIR EMISSIONS OF TOXIC.
HIGHLY REACTIVE CHEMICALS WOULD BE HUGE ANDARD COULDING TO RYAN'S OWN DATA THAT WE WOULD PROVE AT THIS MEETING AIR EMISSIONS WOULD ALSO INCREASE.
I THINK YOU WILL LEARN A LOT OF FACTS AND I THINK YOU WOULD REACH THE SAME CONCLUSION. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
>> AND FINALLY CHRISTOPHER BIDWELL.
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YOU HAVE TO START WITH YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THERECORD, SIR. >> SORRY. THANK YOU.
CHRISTOPHER BIDWELL. 2134, CANTURBURRY LANE.
THE PLAYER AND CITY COMMISSIONERS ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE TRUSTED WITH THE DUTY TO SERVE THE BEST INTERESTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. YOUR MANDATE COVERS SAFE GUARDING THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND PROSPERITY OF ALL CITIZENS AND TO ENSURE THE PRESERVATION OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY. OUR CITY IS NOT A POSSESSION TO BE WIELDED BY A SELECT FEW.
>> YOU AND YOU ALONE BEAR THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DECISIONS MADE ON BEHALF OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE, YOUR PEOPLE HAVE REACHED A TIPPING POINT AND THE LIMITS OF OUR TOLERANCE HAVE BEEN SORELY TESTED. IT IS ON YOU TO HEED THIS WARNING. WE HAVE MOBILIZED IN CONSIDERABLE NUMBERS AND STRENGTH TO ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT ADHERES TO THE PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPARENCY, RESPONSIBILITY, THE PEOPLE'S WILL AND THE RULE OF LAW. LET ME BE ABSOLUTELY CLEAR. THE PROPOSED ETHANOL MANUFACTURING PLANT WITH IN THE CITY LIMITS IS UNACCEPTABLE. NOT ONLY DOES IT VIOLATE THE PLAN, ACTUAL LAW BUT POSES A THREAT TO THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY. THE POTENTIAL FOR CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES IN TERMS OF HUMAN LIVES, LIVELY HOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL -- CANNOT BE OVER STATED. WE WILL NOT STAND BY WHILE SUCH VENTURES ARE ENTERTAINED. OUR RESOLVE IS UNWAVING AND WE WILL EMPLOY EVERY LEGAL MEANS AT OUR DISPOTAL TO UP HOLD THE SANCITY OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE COLLECTIVE WELFARE. THIS IS NOT A THREAT BUT A STATEMENT OF FACT. WE STAND READY TO EXERCISE OUR RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH, PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY AND LAWFUL PROTEST. WE WILL USE EVERY AVENUE AVAILABLE INCLUDING FORMAL LEGAL CHALLENGES AND IF NECESSARY, THE ELECTORAL PROCESS FROM THE BALLOT BOX TO ELECTION RECALL ENSURE THAT'S WILL OF THE PEOPLE PREVAILS.
OUR DISCONTENT IS NOT DIRECTED AT YOU PERSONALLY AND WE HARBOR NO ILL WILL. WE WANT TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF THE BEACH.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND MAY WE WORK TOGETHER IN HARMONY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY, PROSPERITY AND WELL BEING OF
ALL OF THE BEACH. >> THANK YOU.
>> ALL RIGHT. IS THERE ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMENT TONIGHT?
[8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS]
LET'S GO TO THE CITY MANAGER REPORT.>> JUST A COUPLE ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN PRETTY INTERESTING THIS WEEK. SURE MOST OF YOU KNEW THAT WE DID THE RELEASE OF THE TURTLES BACK TO THE OCEAN. WELL ATTENDED BY THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY AND IT WAS WELL NOTICED BY THE TURTLE PEOPLE IN GEORGIA THAT, YOU KNOW. DID THE HOSPITALIZATION OF THE TURTLES. THAT'S PRETTY EXCITING. PARKS AND REC HAS BEEN BUSY. JUST TO GIVE YOU A COUPLE OF THE THINGS THAT HAVE GOTTEN DOWN. THE SCOREBOARD AT THE BABE RUTH CENTRAL PARK AND IS GETTING ELECTRIFIED. IT'LL BE RUNNING. IT'S A COOL LOOKING SCOREBOARD. THEY HAVE DONE A LOT OF REPAIRS. PICK PICNIC TABLES. SKATE PARK RAMP IMPROVEMENTS ARE UNDERWAY.
TENNIS COURT MAINTENANCE COURTS BEING REPAIRED AND AGAIN THE TURTLE RELEASE WAS A HUGE EVENT AND IT WAS REALLY COOL TO SEE ALL THE CITIZENS OUT THERE. THAT'S IT.
>> MR. GEORGE, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK. ANY
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QUESTIONS? >> NO QUESTIONS. THANK YOU
MAYOR. >> I JUST WANT TO SAY I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR WORK. IT'S GREAT TO HEAR ALL THE PROJECT THAT ARE IMPROVEMENTS WHEN I RODE DOWN THE ROAD AS I SAW THE PAVING THAT'S GETTING DONE.
ALL THE PROGRESS GOING ON. IT'S JUST GREAT TO SEE THE STUFF GETTING REPAIRED AND REPLENISHED. I THOUGHT THAT THE TENNIS COURTS WOULD GET LIKE TOUCHED UP.
>> THAT'S NOT BEEN A NEW TEST COURT IN A LONG TIME. I'M GLAD WE ARE TAKING CARE OF OUR ASPECTS.
[9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS]
>> ALL RIGHT. >> I THINK -- QUESTIONS FOR ME.
>> MR. ROSS. GO HEAD. >> I HAVE THREE QUESTIONS. WHAT WILL BE THE PROCEDURE TO MOVE PUBLIC COMMENT BACK TO THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING? WHAT WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN?
>> I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT -- THE COMMISSION HAS RULES AND PROCEDURE THAT YOU AMEND YOUR RULES AND PROCEDURE. WE DO THAT
BY RESOLUTION. >> AND HOW DO YOU GET A RESOLUTION ON THE CITY -- ON THE AGENDA? CAN ONE
COMMISSIONER DO THAT? >> RIGHT NOW WE DON'T HAVE ANYTHING THAT SAYS ONE CANNOT. YEAH.
>> OKAY. AND HOW ABOUT A PROCEDURE TO CHANGE THE RULES SO THAT CITIZENS CAN ASK QUESTIONS DURING THE COMMENT
>> AND ONE LAST ONE. HOUR ABOUT A PROCEDURE TO HAVE A MONTHLY TOWN HALL MEETING DURING WHEN WE CAN HAVE THE FIRST OR SECOND.
>> THERE'S NOTHING THAT SAYS YOU CAN'T.
>> THANK YOU. >> WE HAVE IN OUR RULES AND PROCEDURE WE HAVE WHO CAN CALL A SPECIAL MEETING. THE MAYOR OR TWO COMMISSIONERS. NOT THE AGENDA.
>> THANK YOU. >> OKAY. REAL QUICK. I WOULD LIKE TO ALSO ADD SOMETHING. I HAVE BEEN OPERATING UNDER THE THOUGHT THAT TO ADD SOMETHING TO THE AGENDA IT TAKES EITHER THE MAYOR OR TWO COMMISSIONERS. SO I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SURE OUR RULES CLEARLY STATE THAT AS WELL THAT IT DOES TAKE TWO.
>> IT DON'T. >> I WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE THE RULES AND PROCEDURE BECAUSE AS WE JUST STATED IT ONLY TAKES ONE PERSON SO I WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT.
>> WHAT I'M HEARING IS TWO DIFFERENT REASONS BUT RULES AND PROCEDURE NEED TO BE ON THEA AGAIN A.
>> THAT IS CORRECT. THANK YOU. >> DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER
>> I DO HAVE A -- WE GOT A REQUEST TO SPEAK AFTER THE FACT BUT LET ME TELL YOU WHAT. WE LOVE PUBLIC COMMENT. LET'S CALL UP MR. TOM. COME ON DOWN SIR.
>> TOM CAMERON. ON BEHALF OF BABE RUTH AND THE CITY I WANT TO THANK FIRST THE COMMISSIONERS FOR GIVING US THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET A WELL DESERVED THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US TO YOU GUYS FOR YOUR HELP AND GETTING THE SCOREBOARD UP.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. SCOTT, THANK YOU. THANK YOU THE CITY. THE HARD WORKERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION FOR THEIR DEDICATION. THEY HAVE DEFINITELY MADE CENTRAL PARK NOW A -- A CENTRAL FOCUS POINT OF THE BEACH AND I REALLY THANK YOU. YOU GUYS FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO.
>> THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK ON THE PARKS AND REC BOARD. WE
APPRECIATE YOU. >> LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR
>> ALL RIGHT. HEADING ON DOWN WE HAVE THE CITY CLERK REPORTS.
[11. MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS]
>> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
>> COMMISSIONER COMMENTS. COMMISSIONER.
>> PEOPLE THAT HAVE -- THIS WEEK [INAUDIBLE] THAT THE -- [INAUDIBLE]IMPROVEMENTS ON THE SIDEWALK.
>> I BELIEVE THAT'S NEXT WEEK. >> 4:30 TO 6:00.
>> AND. >> OKAY. JUST WANT TO REMIND
PEOPLE. THANK YOU. >> ALL RIGHT. COMMISSIONER.
>> JUST WANT TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO ROB AND AMELIA FESTIVAL.
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I WAS WORKING THAT WAS VERY NICE. SHOUT OUT TO STAFF. IT'S PUBLIC WORKS DAY AND WE HAVE DONE A BIG ONE. FOR THE LITTLE THINGS. I TEXTED JEREMIAH ABOUT A 25-MILE AN HOUR SIGN BENT IN THE ROAD AND WITH IN AN HOUR I HAD A RESPONSE AND THAT'S ALREADY BEEN FIXED. THAT'S HOW QUICKLY YOU MOVE. THANK YOU.>> THANK YOU. >> COMMISSIONER.
>> I WANT TO ADD TO YOUR COMMENT FROM THE OPENING OF THE BEACHES OF HOW -- WHAT A GREAT TIME IT WAS.
THANK YOU FOR WRITING THAT UP.
I HOPE EVERYBODY HAS A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.
>> I WILL DOUBLE ECHO ALMOST EVERYBODY'S COMMENTS. I THOUGHT AMLIA WAS AMAZING WITH THE COUNTY AND CITY WORKING TOGETHER TO PRODUCE AN EVENT WITH AMLIA. IT WAS GREAT TO SEE THE MUSICIANS. HAVE A GREAT DAY OUT IN THE ENVIRONMENT, OUT IN A LOT OF THE COMMUNITY. WAS OUT ENJOYING EVERYTHING AND THEN I WANT TO GIVE A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO JEREMIAH FOR WE HAD A LOT OF TREES GO DOWN WITH THAT WIND THAT WAS A WEEK OR SO AGO AND WE HAD A GIANT TREE FALL ON BENJAMIN STREET. ONE OF THE BIG ONES I HAD CALLED ABOUT BUT FOLLOWED UP AND HAD THE ARBORIST TO LOOK AT IT AND WHEN THINGS LOOK BAD SOMETIMES THEY ARE REALLY BAD. SOMETIMESTHAT TREE IS REALLY BAD AND DISEASE RIDDEN. THEY AREN'T ALWAYS SAVEABLE. I APPRECIATE YOUR HARD WORK. THEY HAD IT CLEANED UP WITH IN AN HOUR OR TWO.
OTHER THAN THAT ITS BEEN A GREAT MEETING.
>> I WANT -- BEFORE WE MEET AGAIN. IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE ON MAY 31TH. MAY 31TH. THAT IS OUR YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL'S -- EXCUSE ME. I KEEP CALLING -- THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL. THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THEY ARE HOSTING -- IT'S NEW THIS YEAR. IT'LL HAPPEN DOWN IN PARKING LOT A AND B. FRIDAY MAY 31TH FROM 6 TO TEN AND IT'S ALCOHOL FREE. ALL AGES. WELCOME EVENT. THERE WILL BE FOOD TRUCKS BUT IT'S PUT ON BY THE YOUTH COMMITTEE. IF THEY ARE DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB AND I JUST -- IF YOU CAN HAVE THE TIME MAKE SURE YOU STOP BY ON THE 331ST. I WANT TO MAKE SURE EVERYBODY KNOWS ABOUT TOMORROW AT 10:00 A.M. IS THE LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO THIS YET IT IS A REALLY MOVING EXPERIENCE. WE HONOR ALL OF OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT HEROS THAT HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. IT'S A REAL BIG THING.
IT HAPPENS TOMORROW OUT BY THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 10:00 A.M.
YOU CAN MAKE IT TO THAT. THEN FINALLY, WE CAN'T LET TONIGHT GO WITHOUT RECOGNIZING A BIRTHDAY IN THE HOUSE.
COMMISSIONER ROSS'S BIRTHDAY IS TOMORROW.
HAPPY
* This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.