Hey, Commissioner Kristen Deon. >> Good evening. >> Zone 4 Commissioner Howard Bryley will not be in the meeting tonight. He is out of town. Assistant City Manager Oh, I'm sorry. I'm jumping on city manager Joyce Shanahan. Sorry about that. [clears throat]
Assistant City Manager Sean Finley. And welcome back to our city attorney Randy Hayes. And to my far left and my far right, we have police chief Jesse Godfrey. Fire Chief Howard Bailey and I am Mayor
Jason Leslie. At this time, I'd like to call up Deacon Bill Ferrarin of the St. Brendan Catholic Church to give the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. Oh God, we thank you for the gift of
this day and for the opportunity to gather in service to our community. We are grateful for the beauty of Orman Beach, its people, its natural surroundings, and the spirit of cooperation that makes this city strong. Bless our commissioners, city staff, and
all who've gathered here tonight. Grant them wisdom in their deliberations, clarity in their decisions, and a deep sense of fairness and compassion for all who call this community home. May every discussion be guided by respect, every choice by integrity, and
every outcome by the desire to promote the common good. We also ask your blessing on those who protect and serve our city, our police officers, firefighters, first responders, and public workers that they may be safe in their duties and
steadfast in their care for others. May all that is done here tonight bring honor to you and benefit to the people of Orman Beach. Amen. Amen. >> 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. >> Thank you. May all be seated. And thank you for coming out, Deacon. We really appreciate it. Okay, we're going to move on to the
presentations and proclamation section of the agenda. Today we have the recognition of our home for the holidays parade winners and three proclamations. I'd like to invite Mr. Brian Daly to come up to the front to present the awards.
[snorts] >> Thank you, Mayor Leslie. I am lucky enough to be here to present the awards for the 34th annual Home for the Holidays parade, a country Christmas. And we'd like to thank our sponsors
first. First of all, Daytona Beverage and the Bowler family and comm deputy mayor Toland for getting us the uh Clyde sales this year. That was awesome. Uh, Crunch Construction, the money pages, Daytona Beverage, Gary Yman's
Ford, who provided our cars this year, uh, Abico Windows, Security First Insurance, Orman Main Street, Hometown News, SR Parat, and Valuchia Memorial Dignity. So now I'm going to announce the winners
for the this year's parade. If you're here, just stand. Once we're done with everything, including a proclamation, we'll go into the atrium for pictures and presentations of the checks. So, we'll start with our Walker division. In third place this year was Encore Baton.
Don't know if there's anyone here from there. [applause] Second place, previous winner overall was uh the Seabbze marching 100 ft with Orman Middle, Henson Middle, and Our Lady of Lords Middle Schools. In first place, the perennial winner was
Tamoka Elementary School. And they're here in our vehicles. This one had to be switched around a little bit because we had so many floats that deserved awards. So, one or two of them wound up in this division. In third place, uh last year
they were a float winner. Uh was the Iron Horse Saloon in the back. [applause] And I know these people are here in in mass. For second place, the Valuchia V-Dubs.
>> [applause] >> And in first place, Cunningham Oil. Always a winner. [applause] Our floats. And these give the uh the judges the hardest time every year. Third place is Salty Church.
Second place is Adams Cameron Realtors. over here for the challenge of the redubs and first place. This was a great one. Orman Beach Elementary School. And there they are. [applause]
Before I do our best of show, I almost forgot to thank our committee uh volunteers that work with the city all year long and volunteer their time the night of the parade. Brian Nav, Chris Masibo, Gina Nav, and Rebecca Nav.
Our judges, Dane Redell, Daryl Gowski, Becky Parker from Main Street, my favorite, Siobhan Dailyaly, Paul [clears throat] Mena, and our city adviserss, Robert Carolyn, Stefan Sibi, and Sonia Johnson. And a special thanks
to the fire department and the hardest working people the night of the parade, the police department. >> [applause] >> And when I when I say that, I truly mean it. You have to walk the parade and see what these poor ladies and gentlemen go
through. But they have a smile on their face and they're nice to everyone. So this year, our best of show, we had a a uh lady that was with us for 23 years. She started off as a sponsor with seniors today 25 years ago. She and her
husband Merl and then Dillis came became a judge for 23 years. Unfortunately, we lost her this past year. A great lady. Um, with us tonight, we have her son, Andrew. I'd like him to come up and present this award, the Dillis Harris
Best of Show Award. It's the first time for that for us. And this is her son, Andrew. Everybody give a big hand for Andrew. [applause] and and this year's winner for the uh best of show. These guys kill it every
year. They take care of our Santa Claus float forest which takes a big strain off the committee and the city. And these guys just be best themselves each year. I can't wait to see what they do next year. Abico Windows, you want to come on up? [applause]
>> [applause] >> Take your take you to stay there, Andrews. Hand hand them their plaque. Come on, Cubby. You're not that old. >> Abico Windows. This is their third year straight winning one of the big awards. And if you've seen their floats, you know why.
>> Do we need a stand? >> Thank you guys. And now we'd like to have Becky Parker from Main Street come up. That >> is right. >> She's Yep. You guys are done work. And after the proclamation, we're all going to go out the winners out into the atrium and we'll finish this up out
there. Uh Becky's going to present the Reich 100mark Award for the best business entry in the parade. And here you are, Becky. >> It's all yours. >> Okay. This was named uh for a longtime board member of ours who is really passionate about the downtown. And I
think that this is the very best thing that happened um in Orman Beach. And um we really should thank you, Brian, um for all that you do. And [applause] and also public works who did a whole lot. um their entire team um did a
really wonderful job which I think um we may have missed earlier. But um this this event I should also say one more thing. I have a lot of people that come to me from all over um that end [clears throat] up at the parade for the
first time as um a family or an individual that just moved to the area. and they often remark that that was the moment they knew that they had moved to the right place and um felt a part of the community. I've had many people um
mention that and I just think it's it's the best in the world personally. [laughter] So um all right, I think Daytona Beverages is here this year. >> This is for you.
>> [applause] >> girls. You get [laughter] congratulations. >> You want me to stay up here? >> Okay. >> It's pretty heavy. >> I didn't do anything. >> Yeah. [laughter]
>> Sorry, guys. >> Thank you. >> Thanks. >> Thank you. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING >> [applause] >> THANK YOU, BRIAN. [clears throat] WELL, OH, there you are. Daytona Beverage, we have a proclamation to
present to you as well. Um, we appreciate everything you do for the city and uh, we heard that you guys were really instrumental with helping the Clyde deal. So, thank you very much. Did you have anything you want to say before I present the proclamation? >> No. Okay. All right. >> If that thing's heavy, you could put on
the table here if you like. Okay. [clears throat] Well, I have something a little lighter for you if you want to hold it for me. >> Yeah. Yeah. Come this way. Sorry. This one here's a little lighter. Whereas Daytona Beverages has earned a
longstanding reputation as a valued contributor to the Valuchia County business and economic community. And whereas Daytona Beverages under the leadership of President and owner Chris Bower and owner Kevin Balor has established a strong reputation for
excellence, partnership, and community engagement. And whereas in 2025, Daytona Beverages received the distinguished award in honor of a visit from the worldrenowned Budweiser Clydesales as recognition of their long-standing partnership within the beverage
distribution industry. And whereas in a generous act of community spirit, Daytona Beverages shared this with the residents of Orin Beach by arranging for the Clydesales to participate in the city's annual holiday parade. The presence of the Clydes brought extraordinary excitement, joy,
and pride, creating a memorable experience for thousands of residents and visitors, elevating one of Orin Beach's most cherished holiday [snorts] traditions. And whereas Daytona Beverages exquisite parade entry was awarded the Orman Beach Main Street's
Reich Hundred President's Cup for the generosity and civic pride. Now therefore, I, Jason Leslie, mayor of the city of Orin Beach, do hereby proclaim January 20th, 2026 as a day to celebrate Daytona Beverages. [applause]
[applause] Thank you so much. >> Thank you. Don't >> forget this. Right there. >> Oh, >> they might need it for a picture out there. Right. >> Okay. I was going to say they might need
it for a picture. I thought they had to be out there. [laughter] How about another round of applause for Daytona Beverages for doing what they do. Next up, I'd like to invite the Orange Beach Police Department Victim Advocate Courtney Frain up to receive the
proclamation. [snorts] >> How are you? >> Good to see you. >> Nice to see you, too. >> Do you have anything you'd like to say before I read the proclamation? Okay, I'll just wait the door to close there for a second.
Okay. Whereas human trafficking involves the exploitation [clears throat] of individuals for labor, services, and other abuses carried out through force, fraud, or concern and remains one of the most pre per pro pervasive and devastating violations of human rights
in the world. And whereas human trafficking is considered one of the fastest growing illegal industries globally, generating an estimated 150 billion annually in illicit profits. And millions of people worldwide continue to be subjected to forced labor and
exploitation. And whereas traffickers prey on vulnerable individuals by promising safety, opportunity, or connection only to impose exploitation, violence, and control. Victims are forced into labor or subjected to serve uh to severe exploitation in industries
including agriculture, factories, private homes, and other settings making human trafficking a modern form of one of the oldest and most barbaric abuses. Whereas the US Department of the Interior highlights the heightened vulnerability of persons with disabilities who may face increased risk
of trafficking due to dependency on caregivers, communication barriers, social isolation, or lack of awareness of their rights. And whereas Orin Beach is proud to participate in the 100% club initiative led by the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking, which provides the
knowledge and tools needed to identify and report suspicious activity. Now therefore, I, Jason Leslie, mayor of the city of Orin Beach, do hereby proclaim January as human trafficking awareness month. >> All right. Thank you. [snorts] All
right. Thank you. Next up, I'd like to invite the Orin Beach Police Chief Jeff Jeff uh Jesse Godfrey to receive the proclamation. And I see some other officers in the back. Why don't you guys come up, too? >> Yes, I know, right?
>> Can we do a little better than that for our police department? Come on. All right. That's That's a lot better. Oh, you know what, Chief? I'm going to have you hold the proclamation. Thank you very much. Okay, we got everybody here. All right, good looking group here.
Whereas National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was established in 2015 by concerns of police survivors, COPS, to recognize the unwavering commitment, sacrifice, and service of law enforcement officers across the United States. And whereas COPS provides vital
support to the families, friends, and colleagues of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in a line of duty while also uplifting and honoring countless officers who demonstrate integrity and compassion each day. And whereas the men and women who serve in law enforcement are not only public
servants, but also our neighbors, friends, and family who willingly place themselves in harm's way to safeguard others. Their duties are both demanding and essential, requiring them to make difficult decisions, uphold the rule of law, and protect the safety and well-being of the communities they
serve, often without the recognition their service deserves. And whereas the city of Orin Beach recognizes the strength and safety of our community depends on the dedication of these officers whose courage, resilience, and commitment to just to justice embody the
highest ideals of public service. And whereas National Law Enforcement Day provides an opportunity for residents, businesses, and community organizations to come together in gratitude to acknowledge the sacrifices made by law enforcement personnel and to express our
collective appreciation for their steadfast service. Now, therefore, I, Jason Leslie, mayor of the city of Orange Beach, do hereby proclaim January 9th, 2026 as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. [applause] Yes. So, let's see who's here today and
say hello and just say your name and uh anything else you want to you have in your mind. >> Um, Officer Kennedy with the Orange Beach Police Department and just happy to be here. >> Great. >> I'm Officer McCoy. >> Nice. >> Officer Corner, >> Captain Chris Roose,
>> Captain Roose. We love Captain Roose. >> John Forester. >> Officer Seamus. Corporal Taylor. And of course, we have Chief Jeff Jesse Goffrey here. All right. Well, how about a round of applause for these guys again. We're going to do a quick picture.
>> All right. Thank you everyone. >> Thanks everyone. I got this. I got it. Before we move on, just how about one more round of applause to everybody that received the awards and proclamations tonight. Thank you. >> [applause] >> At this time, we'll hear from those of
you who have signed a card to speak about any item which is not on the printed agenda for this meeting or any items on the consent agenda. Each person will be given a total of three minutes. Um, as a reminder, please be sure to state your name and address and speak clearly into the microphone.
And the first one I'm going to call up is going to be Claire Adwell. Claire. >> Good evening. My name is Claire Awell. My address is 49 Orman Green Boulevard
in Orman Beach. And my problem basically I'd like to have get further resolved for it is the risk management uh department. They just apparently very
short on people or something because they never get back to me and my problems only been ongoing now for 32 months and I get uh no response as I said and I need help of getting my case resolved
for my injury that happened in in May 18th of 2023. That's my statement basically. I'd like to have just if somebody can help me get this result. Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> Uh next up is Bruce Baker. [clears throat] >> Good evening. Uh my name is Bruce Baker. I have a site at the Encore RV Resort at 1701 North US
Highway 1. On the weekend of the 16th, 17th, 18th, there was an event next door at the Harley-Davidson complex known as Eastbound Getdown Car, Bike, and Truck Show, presented by Down for Sound. It's held about this time of year every year.
At this event, they have a competition known as audio sound off, better known on the circuit as bass race, bass war, or bass boxing. It's a competition where individuals spend thousands of dollars building extreme stereo systems to see
who can get the highest reading on a decibel meter. These readings can reach anywhere from 150 to 180 dB. Jet engines at takeoff run 120 to 140 dB. Valuchia County has a noise ordinance of 60 dB.
Even though this event goes on every year, it's been getting louder and louder. Even though in the past years it's been irritating, but it's been tolerable. This year it was not tolerable whatsoever. Starting at 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. on Saturday the 17th, we
started hearing the agonizing bass thump thump thump that was so loud it was rattling windows in the people's campers. Many peoples had to leave until it was over because they couldn't take it. It had people there there were people with babies having to leave
because their child was crying and wouldn't stop. Some people with pets were also forced to leave because their dogs were going crazy, barking, howling, and pacing up and down the halls. This went on until after 4 in the afternoon. This was constant. No letup.
A lot of the people enjoy the car show, including myself, and we don't want that to end. All we're asking is that the audio competition not be allowed at any future function at this site and have signatures from 95 people. wanting it
ended. Thank you for your time. >> Thank you, Bruce. And uh I'm gonna do a follow-up email with you on that. So, just look for your email. Okay. >> Pardon? >> I'm going to do a follow-up email on that. So, either myself or someone else going to email you with a follow-up. >> Okay. >> Thank you.
>> Next up, uh David Juwel. I'm David Juel, 2040 Toning Street, Orman Beach. I'd like to clarify a Facebook page put out by uh the city of Orman Beach. They made comments on there
that uh certain citizens were uh starting rumors about pollution at the airport. I'd like to contradict that statement. Anything could be further from the truth. We said that there was
possibilities of pollution at our airport from a 1943-59 naval base out there. That statement about pollution came from an EPA grant application filed by the city of
Orman Beach with the EPA in Atlanta, Georgia. I spoke to people in Atlanta, Georgia. I'm currently uh in contact with a Jason French uh from the FD in Tallahassee.
We're not saying that there's pollution there. It concerns the ball field, the digging they're doing out there. Over 100,000 cubic yards of material being removed from a new retention pond being hauled offsite.
I've asked Sean Finley for documents showing that that's been tested. In their own reports to the EPA, they stated that there was petroleum, solvents, toxic materials. They said that they
knew toxic materials had been used at the airport. It had never been cleaned up to the best of their knowledge. I want documentation testing before we move pollution all over our county. We
got kids playing out on those ball fields playing there where there's possible contamination. I'm not saying there's contamination. City of Orman Beach said the possibility exist. The project manager of this whole
EPA thing with a statement and the grant application is with us tonight. Joyce Shanahan. She was in charge of it. Project manager. She should know all the answers. I
haven't been given anything by Mr. Finley and it's been over 30 days. And he assured me that there had been testing done. I was going to get documents. He was going to show that it was clean as a whistle. Nothing. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Just real quick, Sean, um I remember that email going out. Did was there a follow-up on that at all? >> Yes. When Mr. Juul came to the office, I shared with him that the application for that brownfield excluded the area of the sports complex. The sports complex area
was not included in that brownfield that brownfield application. We've done numerous projects at the sports complex permitted through through the through the permitting agencies including St. John's River Water Management District. We've done everything that would been asked of us in those permits.
>> Thank you, Sean. Um, next up is Anthony Confori. Come on up, Anthony. Thank you so much everyone. Happy New Year. Thank you for uh hearing me again. I just got to read from my phone here quickly. I don't want to get any of this
stuff mixed up. So, thank you. All right. Um, is it fair to say decisions in this room or atmosphere are called quasi traditional? Does that does that make sense to anyone? I just learned that term yesterday myself. It's just with any like uh personal opinion or political influence. Does that make any sense?
All right. Spectacular. I was like, then I guess it appears we can all agree that my application 2025-26 that submitted should be reopened due to its diluted outside influence um of personal opinions that were voiced outside of this room regardless of their credentials uh as none of them have an
official position on this commission. Um the operation credentials set forth by myself and the superb guidance of Mr. Sper um in that application not only justify but also retain the utmost respect for the citizens and the panel itself that would allow it. And I'm kindly asking to rehear that before I
try to exercise any kind of legal action whether it's 70.51 or the petition for common law area or anything that would help us set a point like a magistrate and uh essentially that will complimentary amend this code to refine it for the best interest of anybody that would come along after me so you don't
have to do this all over again cuz I feel like it's been about a year or so since we've been doing all this. Now I know that motion has to be opened by someone that was against it. I know one of those constituents aren't here today. Uh there is only one left in the room. So I'm just kindly trying to look past any of the records um because I'm aware
that you guys can position zones where you'd like. Um however, some of those zones are really not grounded by state law, nor are they based in a health or safety risk and they're not supported by any other governments like the Department of Health or anything that would restrict that. So I'm kindly asking you guys to reopen that application. Please second that motion,
Miss Talent. Um, before I have to move forward with anything else that would really just force a special magistrate and have this reviewed by a higher government. >> It's not because I think so. It's just because state statue 381-00.75 puts that in there.
>> Can we get the city attorney's opinion? Because I believe that it in order for it to be reopened, it has to be the meeting immediately following when it was done. Am I correct in that? Or can it be reopened at any time? Is there a time frame, Mr. Hayes?
>> Well, there there [clears throat] are multiple multiple issues and layers to that to to the issues that have been um raised. Um quazi judicial matters are not typically ones that can be revisited uh because of
the public notification and the notice requirements um and some of the other legal requirements. And I don't remember when this gentleman's application was heard before the commission, but it's been um many months as I recall. So um
well past the I guess the the marker for that, if you will. Um the remedy at the time would have been for the applicant to file an appeal in circuit court by way of petition for rid of cersi. There's typically a 30-day timeline on
on on that. um that did not occur. So the appeal time has expired for the review of uh the final action by this commission. Um qua judicial matters um and and I seem to remember that this may
have involved [clears throat] a two-step process a re um a resoning I think Scott for PRD was it? No, >> it was a land development >> land development code amendment. So that was a legislative that was okay that's
right. So it's a leg it was a amendment to the land development code which is a legislative action by the commission and you have a lot of discretion in terms of how you treat that. um and this commission chose not to um amend the code which would have laid the
foundation uh for a subsequent application if you will and I think I did I correctly state that okay um in any event it's very difficult to appeal a final legislative action by the commission um and if it could have been
done um the time has long long expired there's not there's not a bird hair's claim here there's not a takings claim here um You're free to go consult with your own attorney if you haven't already done so. And I and I'm confident that that attorney will properly advise you.
And if not, then they can contact me and I'll be happy to talk to them. >> Spectacular. I don't um I appreciate all that advice. I really do. I don't know where that leaves us as like the state. I believe it's uh three. Let me see what the policy number is there. Me just one
moment. I do know that at the end of the day, um, whatever the definition of tattooing is, can be massaged. It can be placed in certain places. However, it's just not grounded by state law. It's not a safety and health risk, and it's not supported by the Department of Health. So, it's more or less, it seems more or
less like a personal decision of where it is or isn't allowed. Now, >> well, Anthony, um, we appreciate all that and you being here and all that stuff, but we just don't have the time to sit here and deliberate that right now. I mean, you got some good advice here from the city attorney and uh I think that'd be you know, probably a
direction you should check out and talk, seek legal counsel on this and get, you know, you know, some advice from them. But, um, you know, the city attorney has spoken. Um, hopefully that helps commissioner Sergeant here with his question. Do you have any more questions for Anthony? No. We appreciate you
coming out. I got to call the next speaker though. Thank you. Next up is Jennifer Bright. >> [snorts] >> Good evening. I would like to ask the commission to vote no on the resolution to support the Florida League of Cities 2026 legislative platform. The League
does not provide a united voice for the residents or have their best interest at heart. The League of Cities is an organization that has its own agenda. It supports legislation that enables municipal annexation of unincorporated
land. It opposes any kind of restrictions on the government's taking of private land, in other words, imminent domain. It supports the collection of property taxes. It opposes legislation weakening or eliminating
community redevelopment agencies, CRAAS, like the one that set up Orman Crossings. Since 2017, this CRA alone has budgeted revenue for over $2 million, of which 1 million came out of
our general fund. It supports preserving municipal authority over collecting utility revenues. Orman Beach has budgeted over 11.2 2 million in utility taxes and franchise fees since 2017.
[snorts] It supported legislation that allows for subsidized and worked force housing, one of the key components of the live local act. Supported protecting municipal authorities to set impact fees, just under three million budgeted
in the last nine years. supports preserving and maintaining caps on financial damages, recoverable and negligent claims against government entities. So, if you get hurt or your property's damaged, too bad, too sad. And of course, the league supports gun
control and more. At the December 2nd council meeting, the council approved a request for an undetermined and/or unlimited amount of money for the 2026 travel budget.
which was listed in the agenda packet. 50% of these were for the league. Why would any elected official approve undisclosed amount of money that was supposedly budgeted for any event with any organization that has its own
agenda, an agenda that does not benefit the majority of our residents in our city. Once again, I urge you to vote no on the resolution to support the Florida League of Cities. Thank you. Thank you for coming out. Next uh we
have Amber Bobac and on deck Susan Shriber. >> Good evening everyone. Amber Bobac 397 Collins Street. Last week, we had another opportunity to discuss the inconvenience of the proposed Circle K that brings to our homes in this
location. I know a discussion is not on tonight's agenda, but will be coming to you soon. I'd like to just give a brief list of the design special exceptions I have asked of Circle K that would better protect our community. Could you reduce
the number of pumps? Could you position the pumps along Nova instead of hand? Could you add a carbon filter for the overflow that may enter our public recreational retention ponds to reduce the possibility of risk? Fulfilling any of these requests would make them more neighborly, I believe, is what the
applicant's representative was quoted saying in the observer. To date, none of these have been accommodated. However, I did throw one more request at the applicant last week because, as you know by now, I don't give up. The request to the applicant was to
consider donating the undeveloped parcel of land remaining between the residential homes and commercial properties to the city at no cost to ensure permanent preservation of what little green space buffer remains. The applicant's representative replied that he would take the request back. This has
been an exhausting year for me learning and navigating the system. While I haven't been able to accomplish protecting my neighborhood in the way I had hoped, I have learned a lot and will continue to show up and ask those who build to provide better protections for our community because I truly believe
our voices matter and have great impact when we are courteous and show respect for one another. However, I am not naive enough to think that just because we ask, we will get it. Some developers will be willing to discuss and go additional miles for our community and then there will be the ones that are
listening but only respond when legally obligated. Even though thus far Circle K has not accepted any of the requests for design modifications, I am still forever hopeful they will come back and present a truly neighborly response before the commission when the time comes.
>> Thank you, Amber Suzanne Shriber. And on deck we have Marsha Blue. >> Good evening. Suzanne Shyber representing Drink Green Valuchia, 548 Sandy Oaks Boulevard. Last summer, Randy Hayes spoke about SB180, saying it was
one of the worst bills he had ever seen preempting our charter. Now, Senate Bill 718 is under review by committees in Tallahassee and is a legislative measure focused on water management in the state of Florida. The current version of the bill states water management prohibiting
counties and municipalities from adopting laws, regulations, rules, or policies relating to water quality or quantity, pollution control, pollutant discharge prevention or removal or wetlands, preempting such regulation to the state, repealing a provision
relating to land management review teams. In December, the commission stated support for empowering the public to vote on treating waste water to portable water. I'm exercising my right to vote tonight, right now, because if
SB 180 passes, it takes effect on July 1st of 2026. It currently preempts policy and funding. The city of Warman Beach has reverse osmosis water treatment for a portion of the water. To my knowledge, we are the only city in Valuchia County with reverse osmosis,
which is the major step which is a major step in treating sewage for portable water. Also in December, the vote took place on the lawsuit with Daytona Beach pertaining to who sells the water for Avalon. To Commissioner Sergeant's point of not wanting the consumptive use
permit raised, St. John's Water Management issues the permits, the question is where does the water come from if the consumptive use permit is increased. I urge the attorney to provide input on Senate Bill 718 tonight and I call on the commission to take
action against preeemption this evening. The commission's responsibilities are at risk like SB 180 but in a different manner. Please schedule the workshop immediately and discuss water holistically clarifying Orman Beach. I respectfully request that the Orman
Beach Observer consider publishing an article or series addressing important water related issues in our community. Please include the consumptive use permit limits where any increase in capacity will come from current portable water treatment methods, pollution
challenges, and insights from Mr. Finley regarding any potential water shortages. Additionally, it is essential to cover the implications of SB180 related to preeemption along with water management and pollution which have impacted residents in flood affected areas. This
article or series would educate the public on water should the observer choose to do this. So, I appreciate your cooperation and I see Mr. Bryley is out tonight. If you could let him know what I spoke on um to staff. Thank you. Thank you all for your time.
Thank you for coming out. Any comments? No. Okay. All right. The last speaker. Oh. >> Okay. Last speaker public comment is Marsha Blue. >> Marshia Blue 12 Honey Bear Path. Good
evening commissioners and mayor. All items I'm going to read have to do with the Orman Beach Municipal Airport and asking for a NEPA study. I spoke about the topic before using actual dollar amounts that would save a lot of money
on the local share, but it never made it to the minutes. So, I will present the matter differently. My understanding from the original obstacle action plan was that the airport intended to request both FAA and FDOT funding for the
environmental assessment, the design and bidding and the onair airport tree removal. Currently the airport is routing the obstacle work through FDOT and local share instead. This seems to be a switching of fund sources. If is
this to avoid triggering a FAA NEPA study or evaluation? The NEPA study provides the opportunity for public to share their concerns of 3,700 trees being removed. NEPA does a complete evaluation of many items that I spoke
about previously. Without a NEPA, it's a closed door to the community and adjoining properties. Following are blurbs from two emails pertaining to NEPA. November 12th, airport manager to FDOT.
Below is a copy of the email from FAA that we talked about during our team's meeting this afternoon, wherein the FAA stated that NEPA would not be required for our proposed obstruction mitigation project if FAA funding was not involved.
October 8th, FAA to airport manager. If you use other sources of funding, local and state, for the project to remove obstructions, NEPA would not be required. In the event you pursue federal funding, NEPA would be required.
Um, November 13th, airport manager to FDOT. Project name, description, design and bidding services for obstruction mitigation. Design and bidding services will be conducted, including coordination with the St. John's River District to avoid environmental
permitting for the airport to perform an obstruction mitigation project. Not really sure why the airport wouldn't want to save substantial money by using the FAA grant money that was
already available for their use for the obstruction mitigation. If any of you have the answers why we would not why we would want to use local shares over the FAA grant money, I'd be happy to find
that out. Thank you very much. Thank you. Going to move on to the approval of minutes. The minutes for the December 16th, 2025 city commission meeting and December 23rd, 2025 special city commission meeting have been sent to the commission for review and posted to the
city's website. Does anyone have any corrections or changes to the December 16th, 2025 minutes at this time? >> Move approval. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor by saying I. >> I. >> The eyes have it. Motion approved. Um,
does anyone have any corrections or changes to to December 23rd, 2025 minutes? >> Okay, >> move approval. >> Second. >> All right, all those in favor by saying I. I >> I. >> All right. The eyes have it. Motion approved.
>> We move on to consent agenda. Items in the consent agenda are deemed routine and non-controversial. The action proposed is stated for each item. Unless the city commissioner removes an item from the consent agenda, no discussion on individual items will occur and a single motion will approve all items. Does any member of the commission wish
to pull any items from the consent agenda? >> Move approval. >> Second. >> I actually like to pull 7B. [cough] [clears throat] >> So B. So can I get a motion again? Uh minus B.
>> I'll retract my motion. We need to take it back. Right. >> Okay. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Okay. >> She want to take her motion back before we start. >> Oh, you take your motion back. Okay. You want to retract your motion? >> Sure. Retract my motion. >> Okay. Move approval absent 7B. Is there
a second? >> Second. >> Okay. Any discussion? All right. City clerk, please call the vote. >> Commissioner Toland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Sergeant, >> yes. >> Commissioner Deon, >> yes. >> Commissioner Brileley is absent, and Mayor Leslie, >> yes.
City clerk, can you please re read consent item number 7B? >> Resolution number 2026-02, a resolution approving termination of a contract with East Coast Marine Construction and Design, Inc. regarding construction of the seaw wall and ADA
ramp, reconstruction at the Andy Romano Beachfront Park, authorizing the execution of a settlement and release of claims, and setting forth an effective date. This is resolution number 2026-02 read by title only.
>> Is there a motion for approval for discussion? >> So moved. Second. >> Okay. Um Sean, are you the one to talk about on this item? Does it have any questions about it? >> I can talk. Yes, sir. >> Okay. So, um I understand that this was, you know, the the contractor that won
the bid, the RFP. Um they realized that once they were getting involved with the scope of work that there was things that they didn't understand the RFP. >> Yes, sir. >> And then so the cost was a lot higher than what they thought the scope of work was going to be. So that's how we got in
this position, right? Where they are now just withdrawing themselves. >> That is correct. >> Okay. And uh and then we made some kind of settlement agreement on on uh I guess the release of claim and and what was that amount again?
>> I believe it was 30 $30,000 there. >> Okay. So um what did they exactly do for $30,000? >> I'll have to I apologize. There there was some mobiliz Alex, do you know? Can you help me out with this one?
Alex, come on up. >> Alex, if you can just give your name and title for the record. >> Sure. Alex Schuman, utilities manager. So, the contractor um mobilized to the site. They pulled bonds and insurance. They poured several panels. Um, so they
they mobilized to the site and this was the the work the dollar amount that covers that the bonds and insurance and the the leg work that they did >> up to this point. >> Okay. So, um, is there anything that was left behind that is salvageable that the
next contractor can use or anything like that or No, >> it doesn't seem like it. >> Okay. >> They they did leave some materials behind. We've been in contact with that um the firm the the firm you the from 7C um they've indicated they can't use any of the material.
>> Okay. And then can you just clarify again about what exactly happened at you know how we got to this point? So again, the the contractor had a misunderstanding with the plans on the the the scope of the work um and submitted a a very large change order to
um correct that error that was um in our view not in the best interest of the city. >> And and so is this something you see happen often? >> No, it's it's very rare. >> Okay. All right. Does anybody have any questions for Alex? Okay. Commissioner Sergeant,
>> is there any way this bid could have been written clear than what it was to this? >> Good question. >> Did not happen. And the reason why I ask this is I go back to things I've been trying to do for a year and a half, two years now of redoing our
bidding process because sometimes things aren't written clear and here's a perfect example of a waste of money. it parts of the bid could have been clear and we've we've talked with our consultants about how to rectify that and all of our project managers about um
you know the lessons learned and how to improve this going forward. >> I think this is a perfect opportunity that we should um as a commission look at our bidding process and the bidding software we use and maybe put that out for bid and see what else we can um what
other options are available. Well, do we I if I can clarify, I don't believe I don't believe there's a problem with the bidding process. I think that there was a misunderstanding by the by the by the by the lowest responsive bidder that they did not fully understand the plans that were presented. When they came to
do the con the engineered plans, when they went to do the construction, they brought their misunderstanding to the table and asked for additional funds. We typically have a policy that we will not entertain change orders. And in this
instance, we did not um we were not going to um [clears throat] we were not going to allow the the contractor to come to us with it with something that we felt and we brought an independent uh structural engineer into into the
into do a further review of it. They felt that there was that that the plans were straightforward. Um, I don't believe it was a problem with the with the bidding process as much as we have as a little bit of a victim of having the the to pick the lowest responsive bidder and and and in this instance,
they did not understand the plans as they were as they were presented for bidding. >> So, when you looked at the RFP or whoever looked at the RFP from staff, I don't know if was that you, Alex, or was it Sean when you the RFPs came in the bids? >> Mhm. Um, I mean, did was there any like
concern at all at some point when you saw there was a big fluctuation between one number versus the other? >> I don't believe that there was a big fluctuation. I think I think that they were it was a competitive bidding here and and that's why when we had the option and and this and the change order
request came in, the request by the by the lowest original bidder was was higher than what what the second lowest responsive bidder was. It was it was within 10% I believe or thereabouts. It was for between the between the lowest bidder and the second responsive biders.
So there wasn't a big there wasn't a big fluctuation between between biders. >> Okay. Was there like was there any kind of work that was done on the property? >> What there there was there was work that was again and this is kind of led to to our our frustration with the contractor
that was not done under authorization as as we would have required them to do. specifically with we require them to to provide shop drawings for what they're going to what they're f going to fabricate. They they
mobilized they poured the walls without having approval of those shop drawings. The shop drawing review process would have would have would have saved the the contractor some efforts by at that point making them bringing the point to the contractor that what they were what they
were going to construct was not in accordance with the plans. They poured those they poured a number of panels at that time. Once once those were poured that's when our engineer who was doing construction administration and services found that um brought it to their brought it number one to our attention
that we were going to get a product that was not did not meet the specifications of the plans and um brought it to the contention of the of the of the of the contractor. So that's that's a little bit of the process here. So, >> so when I hear the word pouring though,
I mean, was any is there any type of damage or rever things that have to be reversed now that the next contractor come is going to spend more time and money doing? >> No, they they they poured they um for like they they they they fabricated pieces that were going to be installed.
So, there was no installation. There was there was there was there was the manufacturing of of of these of these >> components. Okay. All right. Well, Oh, >> anything else? >> Um, I believe Trisha talked. >> Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't say my head's turned.
>> Cables the way they are. You know, it's hard. >> That's okay. Um, so my question would be, um, how do we avoid this type of issue in the future? >> What's [clears throat] what safeguards are we going to put into effect? I think that number one is is to
um have a very thorough um we typically do a pre-bid meeting with all for all of our in fact we require a pre-bid meeting for all the all the products we put out to bid during that point in time we ask for we ask for questions make sure that we have an understanding I think that we
could do a better job both city staff as well as our consultants to ensure that there is an understanding of what's what is to be constructed what is uh if there is something that is out of the ordinary what that is what that is to be done. Um if there is a
question from a re from a bidder to make sure that they that we don't just answer good enough. We need to do a a job to make sure that it is a foolproof answer. And I think that that that may be the only thing that would have happened here.
Not to the fullest extent of what we what we can and should do. Um, Alex has I asked Alex the question of, you know, how often has this happened? He says not often at all. And Sean, in your opinion, have you seen this at all or? >> I don't think I've I in 15 years, I
don't think I've of canceled a bid. I think this is the first time I can remember. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Sorry. >> That's okay. The only thing I would offer is maybe some on-site oversight. you know, if if if indeed this
contractor did things without us knowledgeable, maybe we need to be more present >> when these type of big projects are are going on. >> We we've had those discussions and we will continue to have those discussions and we will continue to make sure that
we uh do do the job that we're here to do. >> Okay. >> Thank you. Um, Commissioners Arjent, >> isn't this an opportunity to look into the bid bond that we've required to make the city whole? >> We we this was a conversation that we had with Ann Margaret. Um and on her
recommendation that the effort to do that is for for the amount that for the amount of um the of damages here, the $30,000 the I believe that her recommendation is that there's a lot more that would have that the cost of the city would be greater than what
would what we would potentially be able to recover. >> Well, I got to tell you, in my world, if the job's not done, you don't get paid. So, you know, the commission can do what they want on this one, but I'm going to be a no vote.
>> So, how did we decide that we are going to give them the 30,000 to walk away? I mean, was it >> I I believe we made I made I think that we paid them for I think that we had already paid them that that that that was a a pay request that had already
been um that that we've already that we had already paid them for. And so we were not seeking a return of that of that pay request >> for and it was for work already done specifically for those things that Alex came up here, you know, the bid bond, th the the mobilization th those those
types of things that are that are common to the to the project. >> So then like the permits and all of that is part of usually the pre project. Could that is that 30,000 part of that as well? some of that paperwork. Can
that be used for the next um bidder? >> Um >> or does that have to we have to start all over with the >> bids? Those those costs were are ones that were common to that were that were specific to the contractor. Those aren't ones that that carry over to the next contractor.
>> Commissioner, >> if we were to not agree to the $30,000 settlement, what's the next step for them? Could we be out more by not doing that? We certainly could. >> So, it's a risk. >> So, let my my understanding and of course I wasn't here when this happened.
And I did talk to Margaret is that the settlement essentially equates to payment for work that was performed. Um that there there was um um some kind of an error in the plans. uh that caused some confusion by this
bidder and had the bidder um and so that the bid that was received was based on the bidder's understanding of the plans that it uh it it evaluated uh and um that had it had a um I guess a um an
awareness of uh the scope as the staff anticipated it to be. then the bid that they would have submitted would have been for the $800,000 that they were submitting as a change order. Um, and so my
understanding is is that the the payment is for work that the bidder or the contractor in this case actually performed based on the bid that it submitted and was accepted by the city. And [clears throat]
what the city staff said properly so is we're not going to process a change order. We'll go back out to bid, but for the work that you've done, you've been paid for, then um we'll agree that that's going to be the terms of the settlement. We're not paying you
anymore. Um you're off the job and uh we'll go back out for bid. And so that saves time and expense on on both both parties. So that's my understanding. Um, Sean or Alex, you feel free to clear that up if I spoke incorrectly. >> But it's fair to say that it was not
entirely the applicant's fault or >> I I I don't know whose fault it was. I can tell you that [clears throat] in my 33 years here, um, I only can remember one other time when we had to terminate a contract or cancel a contract because of some confusion.
>> Understood. >> By by a contractor. So, it happens very very rarely. And what it comes down to is is is a business decision. >> Agreed. >> Right. So >> So this could though cause for the litigation that would cost that could it
>> um one of our biggest considerations here was was the was the was the was the potential for delay of the project. >> Okay. >> And and and knowing that we have Andy Romano that that we need to that that there is a strong community um support
for getting that 100 100%. Correct. >> We've got some some um potential for some reimbursement from FEMA from from Hurricane Ian and Nicole. We want to make sure that we that we continue to be in line for for any reimbursement that we can get through that and we want to
get the park back up and running for everybody's as quickly as possible. There's, you know, the the process to get to do a design, the process to get permitting through the agencies is a long enough one as it is. We don't want to cause any further delay. We want to make sure if we denied this, it would
cause more delay and potentially cost us more than the settlement amount. >> That that is my understanding. Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Um, Commissioner Sergeant, >> I just need clarification. So, a yes vote is saying that we want to terminate this contract and go with the second
lowest. A no vote would be that we want to not terminate the contract, stay within it, and they're not going to perform. Does that sound right, Randy? >> I think I >> I think I think as a general statement that's probably correct. [clears throat]
Um what that does to your ability to get the project completed uh and the delay that it causes. Um that's I think another factor uh to to consider. Um so just a question though. I mean I understand where we're at now with this.
I didn't know that prior to the meeting. Um, but if the the winning bidder is not performing on the contract, right, can we just essentially cancel out their contract and then just move over whatever claims they have so we can kind of proceed with the next
>> Well, in some instances, um, you know, what could be considered based on the circumstances, uh, is, you know, you you you try to call in the the the bond that was provided for for the work. The problem though is you end
up in broiled in a lot of litigation. Um, and I don't know that for this project uh and and for uh the confusion because there's probably some error on both sides in terms of the plans that were prepared and our staff didn't prepare
the plans as I understand it. Um, and confusion on a part of the bidder that submitted the bid. Um, there was probably some some mutual mistake in that. And so the question then is is what's the what's the path what what's the best solution moving forward to
allow the project to get done in a timely manner and to make both sides as whole as they can be. So yeah, the city paid $30,000 for work that had been performed and from the contractor's perspective, they're not going to be
able to complete the work um because they didn't bid it from our perspective correctly. from their perspective, they did bid it correctly and their lawyers seem to think that they did. And so the question is they they expect to be paid for the work that they performed. And if you put yourself in their shoes, you
could understand why they would say that, right? So it seems like the best solution for this particular problem. And um and then the staff will just go back and they'll just I guess you'll just go to the second lowest bidder, right? And then just [clears throat] move forward with that. So, and
>> and that and that's that's what item C is on the agenda is accepting the bid from the from the second lowest responsive veterary. >> Okay. [clears throat] So, essentially, um I think that from what you're telling me now is that it's just better just to pay the 30,000 move on because the risk isn't worth the
reward and this is holding up um the projects. So, we can kind of move on with maybe having the parking in place at some point that we want to do, right? The parking program and and people can enjoy the park because part of the park is not even usable right now. So, I could see that as well. Um, any
other questions from the commission? >> No questions. But I do think it's really important that um we do get Andy Romano up and running. And, you know, I'm very disappointed that this happened like this, you know. Um, certainly don't
try to I'm not trying to point fingers at anything, but I think as you know, moving forward, we try to avoid this at all costs. But I think it's really important to get Andy Romano going and and just kind of suck that up and let's move forward.
[sighs] >> Yep. I got to agree. You know, we got to get the park up and running. It's the busiest park um in the city, right, Robert? So um and you know, we're essentially going to be generating revenue in that part that property soon.
So we don't want to hold that up either. So, I think with said that said and done, you know, we're just going to have to move forward. And unfortunately, it kills me to say that I I'm going to move ahead with doing that and voting yes on this thing now, even though I don't want to. But I don't want to hold up these
projects any further. But I would like to, you know, try to see what we can try to do to make sure that something like this doesn't happen again, whatever. And I trust the staff here that you guys will, you know, learn from this and and hopefully we'll have a better, you know, avenue moving forward so that this
doesn't happen again because $30,000 of other people's money is a lot of money and we don't want to take that lightly. Um, any other questions for staff? Any other deliberation? Seeing none. Okay. City clerk, please call the vote. >> Commissioner Sergeant, >> yes. >> Commissioner Deon,
>> yes. >> Commissioner Brileley is absent. Commissioner Toland, >> yes. Mayor Leslie. >> Yes. Any of the commissioners wish to comment on any of the consent agenda items at this time?
No. Okay, we're going to move on. I will now open the public hearings. Uh, city clerk, please read the legal title 8A, Ordinance number 2025-39. Ordinance number 2025-39 and ordinance amending paragraph C
official zoning map of section 2-01 established of article one establishment of zoning districts and official zoning map of chapter 2 district and general regulations of the city of Orman Beachland Development Code by amending the official zoning map to reszone one
parcel of real property totaling 2.47 47 plus or minus acres located at 1561 North US Highway 1, Valuchia County, parcel number 3136-01-17-0010 from B-7 highway tourist commercial to PBD Plan Business Development,
authorizing a revision of the official zoning map, repealing all inconsistent ordinances or parts thereof, and setting forth an effective date. This is a second reading of ordinance number 2025-39 read by title only. >> Is there a motion for approval? >> Move approval.
>> Second. >> This is a second reading. Do we need anybody from city staff to come up? No. Seeing none. Okay. Any other comments? No. City clerk, please call the vote. >> Commissioner Deon, >> yes. >> Commissioner Brileley is absent. [sighs] Commissioner Taland,
>> yes. >> Commissioner Sergeant, >> yes. >> Mayor Leslie, >> yes. City clerk, please read the legal title 8B, Ordinance Number 2025-40. >> Ordinance number 2025-40, an ordinance authorizing the execution
and issuance of a development order for a planned business development to be located at 1561 North US Highway 1 to be known as the Advent Health Offsite Emergency Department. authorizing the redevelopment of the property for medical use, establishing conditions and
expirations of approval and setting forth an effective date. This is the second reading of ordinance number 2025-40 read by title only. >> Move approval. >> Second. >> This is second reading. Do we need anybody from city staff to speak on the
item? No. Any other questions? Nothing. All right. City clerk, please call the vote. >> Commissioner Brileley is absent. Commissioner Toland, yes. Commissioner Sergeant, >> yes. Commissioner Deon. >> Yes. >> Mayor Leslie. >> Yes. >> All right. City clerk, please read the
legal title 8C. Ordinance number 2025-41. >> Ordinance number 2025-41 and ordinance amending chapter 1, general administration, article 3, definitions and acronyms. Section 1-22, definition of terms and words of the
city of Orman Beach Land Development Code. In chapter 2, District and General Regulations, article 3, General Regulation, section 2-50, accessory uses, subsection T, home occupations of the city of Orman Beachland Development
Code to update the regulations for home occupations based upon section 559.955, Florida statutes, repealing all inconsistent ordinances or parts thereof, providing for severability, and setting forth an effective date. This is the second reading of ordinance number
2025-41 read by title only. >> Move approval. >> Second. >> This is a second reading. Do we need staff to come up for anything? >> Oh, >> I do have a question that I maybe forgot to ask the first reading. >> Okay, >> come on up, Steven.
>> So, Stephen, um I understand it's an administrative request and and all of that. So, I have had compl uh complaints from residents about work vehicles in front of their properties um on their grass, in the streets, things like that.
Does how does that affect the having accessory uses? Does that do anything with the vehicles that's allowed on that property? Work vehic work vehicles. >> Yeah, the portions of the land development code. Steven Breaker, plan director with the city. the portions of
the land development code that pertain to the work vehicles and um commercial vehicles are still in place. So if there's a violation, it is a code enforcement action that's required. >> Right. Thank you. I just need to confirm that. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, Stephen.
Any other questions? No. Okay, we got a motion and a second. City clerk, please call the vote. >> Commissioner Tolland, >> yes. Commissioner Sergeant, >> yes. >> Commissioner Deon, >> yes. >> Commissioner Burley is absent. Mayor Leslie. >> Yes. >> City clerk, please read the read read
the legal title AD ordinance number 2026-01. Ordinance number 2026-01, an ordinance authorizing the execution and issuance of a bis of a development order for a planned business development
to be located at 890 North US Highway 1 to be known as the Tamoka Commerce Park, authorizing the development of the property for a mixture of commercial, warehouse, and light industrial uses, establishing conditions and expirations of approval, and setting forth an
effective date. This is the first reading of ordinance number 2026-01 read by title only. >> Is there a motion just for discussion? >> Motion. >> Second >> approval. >> Okay. Um Steven Spreaker, can you please
come up and speak on the item? >> Good evening. Stephen Spreer, plan director with the city. The uh plan business development amendment is located at 890 North US Highway 1. It's bounded by the roadway and then the railroad tracks um to the rear of the
property. The property has a land use that is general commercial shown in red there. The zoning is planned business development. Um there were two previous approvals, one in 1999 and one in 2007. The approval in 2007 do did two things.
It took the zoning to the plan business development and it issued a development order. So the zoning is still in place but the development order is expired. This is the uh 2007 Root Commerce Center approval. Um pretty similar site plan to what you will see tonight. Um so there
are two choices that the property owner has. They can either go back to the B8 zoning district with a zoning map amendment that's approved by the city commission. At that point, they would be allowed any of the uses in the permitted and conditional use categories. That would go through the site plan review
committee only. It wouldn't come back through a public hearing. The second option is to amend the development order that is before you tonight. Um so those are the two options that the property has. Separate of this application there is a preliminary plat. Preliminary plat are
now by state law reviewed by city staff our site plan review committee. The preliminary plat has four lots ranging in in size from 1.16 acres to 3.64 acres. The first two lots are meant to be commercial and lots three and four
are meant to be um industrial and warehouse uses. Along US highway 1, there's a 36 foot bu 36t green belt buffer and a wetland that is to be maintained. There would be common area improvements such as storm water utilities and the dry vials. The project
itself is 12.48 acres. Um there is a wetland wetland a preserved along the southeastern portion of the property. Within the packet tonight there is the St. John's River Water Management District permit for both the storm water and the wetland impacts. The land development code requires the site
preserve 15% and natural tree preservation. The project before you is at 20%. There are a total of 11 buildings totaling uh just over 110,000 square ft. Lots one and two are just over 9,800 ft²
designed for commercial. Lots three and four have a total of nine buildings. Um, lot three has about 34,500 and lot four has a total of just over 56,000. That is the warehouse and industrial type of uses. The lot is large, does not have a lot of frontage
on US1. So they are using the commercial where you have frontage and the rear would be warehousing where you don't have visible access to US Highway 1. The traffic has been reviewed through a traffic impact analysis provided in your packet. The applicant has coordinated with the Florida Department of
Transportation. There are improvements in including a birectional medium median and a deceleration lane. Uh the center aisle would be the entrance into the site and then the northern would be the exit out of the site. There are three wetlands on the property. Wetland A is
just over an acre has no impacts. Wetland B and C are proposed to be impacted. Wetland B is uh 44 acres and wetland C is.27 acres. The property has a flood zone A which flood zone A is
where the wetland is and then flood zone X which is not in a special flood hazard area is the remainder of the site. The uses are included in the development order. So again lots one and two would have the uses on the left of my side of the screen which are the commercial
uses. Lots three and four would have the warehouse light industrial RV and boat storage indoors only. There's no outdoor activity that would be allowed as part of part of this development. Any other uses would not be allowed um other than what's in the development order. The deviations for the project include
foundation plantings along the warehouse. So the rear buildings, those plantings are being placed elsewhere on site and also to delete the the interior lot buffers where you have a common drive aisle that is common has been used in other projects throughout the city.
Um within the packet tonight there's also a uh historic tree assessment. U tree number five has been deemed diseased by the applicants. It is being uh requested for removal as part of the city commission action. The project process started with our site plan
review committee. There was two reviews. There was a neighborhood meeting in November. Key topics include a traffic, endangered species, loss of green space area, flooding, the uses, which have been dialed in since that neighborhood meeting, the zoning, um whether or not
there was a needs assessment of the use of the property in terms of the the uses sought, the abuing property to the south, which we call the Goldie property, and then um the transition to the railroad tracks and the rear property. The site plan review committee held a determination meeting on November
19th recommended approval subject to the outstanding comments of the site plan review committee. The planning board recommended approval at their December 11th meeting. And if approved tonight, the second reading for this item would be February the 3. The planning board did recommend approval. Approval of the
uses, approval of the deviation and issuance of the development order subject to the resolution of the comments. The historic tree removal is specifically a commission action. So that is also uh recommended for the project. The applicant is here. Staff's available if there are any questions.
>> See any questions for Stephen at this time? I am going to call up two speakers so we can get back to Stephen if we need to. Okay. All right. Thank you, Stephen. Okay. The first uh public comment. I'm going to call up Patrick Palowski.
[snorts] Thank you, Mr. Mayor, city commissioners. Patrick Opalooki, 647 Northbe Street. I'm here tonight to speak in support of the project. This is a good project. Um, I think this is the
kind of development we'd want in Orman Beach. Uh, you know, that small bay industrial, there's just not enough of it in the city. Uh, there's a big need for it. Small business owners could utilize that, grow their businesses in the city instead of going somewhere
else. And as mentioned, um, you know, this was essentially approved in the early 2000s, very similar. Uh, made a lot of sense then, still makes a ton of sense now in that location. So, I hope you support this by voting yes. And, uh, thank you for the opportunity to speak.
>> Thanks, Patrick, for coming out. Uh, next up is Jim Cameron. Thank you, mayor. I'm Jim Cameron, Jim Cameron Consulting, and I'm here in support of this project. Uh, I've looked at it and I think it's a good location,
but more so I want to go back to like the engineering company, Parker Mitchenberg and stuff. I mean, I've seen them design enough projects, though. And if you're talking about storm water management, I mean, they do excellent
work in that regard, though. So, I don't think with the elevation levels that I've heard about this, you're going to have any flooding problems up there for this project. But also it's uh going to have some good uses there for some professional type businesses like I I
guess hair salon type businesses, other type offices. And if anything, it's commercial development. And what's going on now in Tallahassee? You're talking a lot about
elimination of property tax on homesteads. And I know that's going to put a bite in y'all's budget. You're going to have to be looking at alternative means for tax collection and it's going to be more projects like this that are going to provide that
revenue that you're going to need. So that's why I'm supporting this project. Thank you. >> Thank you, Jim. Does anyone have any questions for Stephen Spreaker to come back up or do we want to hear from the applicant? Will
the applicant Okay. Is the applicant here? All right. Just uh please state your name for the record. Thank you. >> Good evening. Parker mentioned Bird 1729 Ridgewood Avenue. [clears throat] Been at this a long time. You guys have a really good one. And Steven Sprer and
the rest of your staff. He did a great presentation, so I won't go over that. Um project that we did a number of years ago called Root Commerce Park. Had a lot more hair then, a lot younger. Um didn't get built. And if you would, maybe that
one's good. Um Scott Vanor is the developer came up with um a concept that would provide those um two buildings in the front that'll support offices. There is potential for two restaurants, two grease traps. Not that there will be
any. That'll be market driven. And then the back, um we were kind of sensitive to the folks who lived across the railroad tracks. So there's really no um other than emergency access doors in the back um a landscape buffer there's it's
going to appear to be sort of like a screening wall when you look at the back of this by the railroad tracks. We've um received the St. John's storm water permit which means they've evaluated the well and impacts um the storm water solution. It's uh dry retention with
under drains. Um nutrient removal. Doesn't get much better than this design. And um the DOT just issued us a letter that Steven's not aware of, but they're ready to issue the driveway permit as soon as we have local government approval. Um kind of talking
about the uses. Um, we came in originally with the B8 uses and the I1 uses and with the staff we kind of whittleled those down so you don't see the adult daycare center, the tattoo parlors and the things that would be
permitted in the straight zoning. I think it's a good project and try to answer any questions you guys might have. >> Any questions for the applicant? >> Oh, Commissioner Sergeant, >> thank you. Thank you, Parker. the buffer close to the railroad is that about 35
ft. Is that what I read? >> It's um I believe 25 ft tree but 35 ft. There's a sidewalk in the back and a landscape hedge with landscaping. So the setback's 35. >> Sure. Thank you.
>> Any other questions for the applicant? >> No. Okay. Thank you. We might call you back though, so just be ready. >> No worries. Right here. >> Any questions for uh Steven Spreaker? I don't have questions. I just have comments at the right time. >> Okay. Um I'm just going to call Stephen
back up just to clarify a couple things. Um [snorts] the one question just going back to your slides there. The current uh when the I'm just going to go look at my notes here. The approval in 99, what was that for?
It was for a mixture of commercial up front and then warehousing and industrial in the back. >> Okay. And uh right now under the current uh building uh the um
yeah permitted use right now um if the applicant wanted to under B8 they can just uh submit an application and it would go through the site review committee only. >> Correct. Once they got the the zoning back to B8, the uses that you see under
permitted and conditional uses would be um uses that the site plan review committee would review and act upon. >> Okay. Appreciate that. Oh, Commissioner Deon. >> So, technically, if this were not to be approved tonight, those permitted uses
say sexually oriented businesses. He could technically put that there. It would go through the site plan review committee and we would not it would not come to us. >> Correct. >> Can I ask the applicant one question? >> Yes, ma'am.
>> What is your intended use if this were to be denied tonight? >> I'm sorry. Would you >> What is your intended use for this property or what would you guys do if this were to be denied tonight? >> It would go to the B8 and then it would be market driven. But somebody's going
to come forward and look for a use and potentially could be any of those on that list. >> Okay. So, we could potentially see an adult superstore in US1. >> That's potentially something that could occur based on the zoning. >> Okay. >> Good to know. Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> Good question. >> I don't personally want to see an adult superstore in US1. I'm just throwing it out there for the public. I'd really love to not see that driving down to go to the children's sports park. Just my personal opinion.
>> Thank you. [laughter] All right. So, any more questions for staff or the applicant before the commission deliberates here? >> I just have comments about it and >> Oh, all right. Let's let's go around then. Go ahead. And just speaking to what um Commissioner Deon just said, you
know, we got to remember US1 is our major corridor coming in from 95 and we we have to think about that as we're moving forward with development there. Um
so I I read a whole lot. I um listened to the planning board comments. Um, I've I attended the public neighborhood meetings and listened to residents talk
um to Mr. Vanor and Mr. Mitchenberg. Um, it was at the hotel I think near 95. Um, I do need to say that I have spoken with Mr. Vanor and I've actually walked the property to to take a look at it. Um,
and I've also looked at the US1 corridor and all its allowable uses and zonings. And you're correct, Commissioner Deon. If they did not choose to, they could they could just use a permitted use and
avoid all of this. Um, so I'm thankful that they do have to come to us and and we're looking at this project. So, some of the the public comments that we heard at the neighborhood meeting and in the planning board was this will increase
flooding within the city. Um, it was a huge impact on the on-site wetlands. Uh, there's too many storage units and warehouses in our community and this lacks our natural preservation.
So, I just want those comments to kind of resonate right now and and what I want to say and would you mind putting um the site plan back up on the screen on our packets on page 959? But yes,
thank you. So to me, this is a very thoughtout project that addresses the needs of the small business owners in the back of the property where the railroad exists um while providing commercial space along US1. And that's
that's kind of what we want to do. Um the front of the property along US1 has a barrier of green and large tree preservation easement and dry retention. And that buffer along US1 is 35 ft wide
and there's one road going into the property. So, it's not going to be a lot of ins and outs, one driveway. To address the public comments, this property is not going to increase flooding within our city. Um, the on-site wetland impact is less than.5
acres and it's an isolated wetland. Um, it's been engineered and we heard tonight that's been approved by St. John Water Management District and the the warehouses are not warehouses storage
units that I've heard in public comment. They are you they are warehouse business/ business structures to promote small business in our town. Our growth is going up US1. it makes sense that we
provide space for our businesses. And you know, personally, I love the fact that we have that large um preservation area. And just to go one step further, you know, this commission approved some um a little bit more
restrictive landscape codes that included native plants and all. And I'm not going to say it's a burden to a developer, but I'm sure they were not happy that their their cost to mitigate trees and all
were more significant, but it also protected a lot of our trees in our plants. So my thought process is it's US1 major corridor. This property is owned by somebody. It's going to be developed.
They have the right to to develop it. I'm happy that they've done this project the way they did. Um and um you know they could have like we said they could have done any of those other uses and right now I think we're
providing as much green space as we can on US1 but also supporting small business. So saying all of that and thank you for letting my whole brain spew on this dis. I am 100% in support of this project.
>> Thank you, Commissioner Sergeant. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, I as well have read through the packet, old data. I attended the neighborhood meeting. I also toured the property several months ago when Mr. Vanderor was driving by the
house and said he was headed out there. So, I followed him um and and I walked it. Um, I have a question for you, Mr. Mayor, and the fellow commissioners. Have y'all received any emails or phone calls that were regarding this
um project? [clears throat] >> In what way? >> For or against? Any any >> just social media comments, >> but emails or phone? >> No emails or comments to me personally. >> Emails. >> Um, I might have received a couple
emails, I think. Okay. I received zero emails. I received zero phone calls regarding this. Um, you know, we have 44,000 residents in Orman Beach.
I see that four or five attended the planning board meeting in opposition. Tonight, we have none that that appeared. I read through one of the notes and and it says that
the community does not need more storage units or man caves. Now, when you make a statement like that, I'd like to know if you conducted a survey if you know where where's the data that backs up the community. It's real easy for us to sit
up here or in the community and say we don't need this. Well, I don't think people build things so that they sit empty. Could be wrong. I just don't see that. So, I when you
hear statements like that, it kind of clouds up the the air a little bit in my eyes. And I I like to make my decisions up here based on facts. And when I don't get emails, I don't get
text messages, I don't get phone calls in opposition for or against, by the way, of this project. Plan a board approves it. Um, you know, the the backside's going to be for small businesses to grow their their businesses, to have one truck,
maybe like an AC guy, a plumber, electrician starting out. Now he has an opportunity to grow his business in Orman Beach. the buffer on the back is going to, you know, there's not going to be much noise for the residents in Tamoko Oaks that it
backs up to. So, I think that, you know, when we make decisions, I like to make them, like I said, on facts. And I really wish that people are in opposition of something, please call or text or or or email.
Everyone's opinion matters. But when I don't hear anything and we have 44,000 residents, I don't know. I don't know how you say no to it. So with that, I think you know how I'll be voting. Thank you. I think I
just have one additional comment to follow, but that we get a lot of um comments, I guess, trying to keep regarding traffic on Granada, right? I think a project like this could potentially keep some traffic off Granada. We've got two potential restaurants going in at the front
potentially with Plantation Oaks and Orman Crossings, which are older projects. Those residents could potentially stay off of Granada, keep the traffic off of Granada and keep it on a US highway. Um, that's a little bit of extra thought that I I thought about
when I was doing all the research. I as well, for the record, did go toward the property. Um, yeah, I it's hard to approve something like this, especially when wetlands involved. I understand. I get it. Um,
I am also not in favor of seeing a sexually explicit store on US1. So, that is something I will note. I don't want my children to see, please. >> Uh, Mr. um, Midenberg Parker,
what is it called when you in development where you put these types of projects to try to keep traffic off? Isn't there a term for that? I'm and I'm not like capture. It's like a neighborhood commercial where instead of going to Granada and or LPGA
Boulevard, you don't travel as far. So, I think that's an excellent point. Um, being somebody that's involved in Plantation Oaks, we need a place to go. Um, need a place to shop. And then there's businesses that support, you
know, whether it's the beauty parlor or the veterinarian. [snorts] And so this keeps you from having to get on 95 and go to LPGA or go to Granada. >> So, >> and do you know if there's any plans for a Publix to be in this area corridor? I
mean, I assume that with the >> um >> you know, it's always all about >> crossing and other I I would assume that they're that's something they're probably looking at. Um >> it's all about rooftops and you know with um my development Plantation Oaks and then u Bradford Lakes, Bradford
Park, Rich Haven, um Water Stone, Halifax Plantation, there's a certain number of rooftops that a Publix or Trader Joe's or somebody would want to see. And the rooftops are coming. So my hope is Orman Crossing is going to have a Publix or something like it. So,
>> I did see on social media, I'm not sure if you guys did. I'm blocked from a lot of stuff, but I did see on social media somebody heavily requesting a Publix out that way. So, that might be beneficial. >> You're blocked? >> I'm I'm blocked from a lot of things. >> The nearest Publix is up at Halifax on Ross Common. So, that's where, you know,
folks go right now, but it'd be great to have one right on US one. >> Thank you. Any other questions? No. So yeah, I'm going to echo my fellow commissioners here on some of the things he talked about. I mean, a lot of times what happens is, you know, we go by
emotions, right? We're we're emotional people, right? We see something, we don't like it and we fight about a lot of different things and we agree and disagree on things, right? Everything from our sports team that we like to the type of food we like to even seeing things in our communities that are changing. I can tell you growing up in
the Northeast, everyone left New York City where I was from. We went to the communities in Jersey because everyone was fleeing New York. And we saw a lot of changes, you know, over the course of time. A lot of wooded areas I played in now are no longer there. Some were preserved for parks and things like
that. But, you know, when people are moving and things are growing and things are changing, we got to change with it. I mean, even um my friends uh parents worked in factories up there. They worked in GM, they worked in Ford, and they're [clears throat] all gone. They're all in Lynon, New Jersey and
Rawway, you know, Edison. And uh, you know, we have to just change. My my late great uncle, he was, you know, an engineer and built a lot of things and designed a lot of things. He actually invented the first credit card. And um, he said to me when I was a young
age that, you know, we have to change and adapt because if we don't, we become like dinosaurs. And dinosaurs, you know what happened to them? They became extinct. And so, and I know there's a lot of motion with this property here. I walked I walk the property too, like some of the commissioners here. Um, the
applicant called me and he was very transparent about everything. Says, "Hey, just walk the property. Just take a look around and see what you think." And so, uh, I had a chance to walk the property. I drive up and down US1 a lot. You know, I tend to drive there when I'm going home if I'm coming off 95 rather
than the Granada exit. And um there's some blighted areas there that in US I'd like to see maybe changed and upgraded. Um but we're not talking about those right now. We're talking about this particular property. And as a city uh there was a speaker here today u the gentleman back there in
the white shirt for her name. Uh mentioned that we rely on property taxes as a city from commercial businesses. Now, the legislature has, you know, talked about or the governor has talked about eliminating property taxes and there's been talk about maybe the uh
homesteaded individuals might benefit from that, but not the commercial property owners. And the commercial property owners, they're the ones that provide services to us, provide things that we want, and they're paying the most tax. The applicant also has said and the uh
plan director that the applicant went above and beyond to make sure that everything was required and done on this project to be built and we have a process that we have to follow, right? There's rules, regulations, state law, local laws that we have to go by when we
when these projects come before us. And as a body here, our job is to make sure that everything checks off, right? to make sure that everything is being followed by the law. Can't go by emotions. Can't just say yes and no to things just because we just don't happen
to like it. You know, I mean, if the applicant went through the due process and followed everything by the according to the law, you know, if there's something else that we don't like, then maybe the law has to be changed or [clears throat] amended. But we're not talking about that right now. We're
talking about what's in front of us here right here, right now. And you know, I can tell you that just from knowing about the warehouse unit buildings in the back. Um, I actually tried buying one and I got outbidded. Long story, but you know, but, uh, I did some research
on them cuz I was looking for one at one time. And a lot of times they get used for like Commissioner Sergeant said, a plumbing business that maybe wants to keep a couple trucks inside, maybe keep some extra supplies, have an office, you know, that people can call. And you
know, and I will echo the commission also by saying that that sometimes will help start a business up from a little location to that. Maybe they'll grow to a bigger location as well. I mean, you look at some restaurants in the area. They started in a food truck. There's one restaurant in town that started in in his little Honda Civic.
So, we're actually, you know, providing people opportunities. and all the uses out there that I heard about, you know, auto body repair and mechanic repair and stuff like that, those are not allowed uses. And I believe that there'll be an HOA formed in that part of the property that will
also police that to make sure that those things don't happen. And if they do happen, there'll be an ordinance, you know, violation and code enforcement will come out and take care of from there. As far as the front goes, we do have we're going to have a lot more activity in that side of town and there will be opportunities for business owners to provide services to the people
in the community. Now I remember when Wawa was going to be built on Granada, there was all kinds of outcry about that, you know, and you go by Wawa every day, there's a lot of people in there using it and enjoying it. So there's going to be services that are going to be provided to those business that those commercial spaces and opportunities for
people. Now, if you came to me with 10,000 homes in that location, I would say forget it. Might be a little more emotion than that one, but we're talking about commercial space here. commercial space that is going to help this community and it's going to help us in so many different ways. And as far as
the concerns with flooding and things like that, the applicant has assured me that he's, you know, done everything he possibly could to avoid these things. Now, keep this in mind, the applicant is a local person. He's got his name on this thing. So, there's any problems with the property later on, he's got his name on this thing, and that might be a
little hard for him to do business later on with something like that coming back to to, you know, to to bite him. So his reputation is in align too. So I'm pretty confident after looking at everything, going through it, spent a lot of time thinking about it that it's hard for me not to support this thing because I think it's really good for the
community. So my vote will be uh a yes on this one, too. With that, does anybody else have anything else to say, comment? No. Okay. Um, city clerk, please call the vote. >> Commissioner Sergeant, >> yes. >> Commissioner Deon,
>> yes. Commissioner Brileley is absent. Commissioner Toland. >> Yes. >> Mayor Leslie, >> yes. >> Where we at here? All right. City clerk, please read legal title 8E, Ordinance Number 2026-02. Ordinance number 2026-02,
an ordinance amending chapter 2, District and General Regulations, article 2, District Regulation, section 2-39, affordable housing of the Orman Beach Land Development Code to update the section based on Senate Bill 17:30 for
expanded applicability to planned developments permitted an area zone for commercial, industrial, and mixed use and parking requirement reductions. repealing all inconsistent ordinances or parts thereof and providing for severability and setting forth an effective date. This is the first
reading of ordinance number 2026-02 read by title only. >> Is there a motion for approval? Move approval. >> Second. >> Steven Spreaker, can you just speak on this item real quick for us? >> Good evening. Steven Spreaker, plan director. The Live Local Act was enacted
in 2023. It mandates that local governments allow affordable housing under certain conditions in commercial, industrial, mixeduse areas. These conditions include admin requiring administrative approval uh maximum density allowed in the area and then a maximum height. In 2025, there were
updates with Senate Bill uh 1730. They require um in addition to the regular zonings, they're now allowed in planned developments that are in commercial, industrial, and mixeduse areas. It also requires a parking reduction within a quarter mile of transit stops. The
purpose of the land development code is to make it consistent with the state statutes. Plan board recommended approval of the land development code amendment. Staff's available for any questions. >> Any questions for Stephen? Oh, Deputy Mayor. Is there any way I
mean at at this point with this ordinance we can't really change but is there anything we can do proactively to avoid some of these overreach type situations >> like from Tallahassee with our ability
to look at our you know like I know like the the golf course thing was a topic at one point. Is there anything that we can be doing? >> So the the golf course has a residential zoning. So it wouldn't be applicable to the live local act. There's that's a
broader question for you know lobbying the state legislators and and participating as bills come up providing input. So that's a much broader question. >> This is simply aligning what the state has done and what the city's requirements are. >> We're just doing what we have to do. >> Yes.
>> Correct. Yeah. Okay. Thanks. >> Thanks for that clarification, Deputy Mayor. Thanks for bringing that up because it is quite annoying, but thank you. Um, I don't have any audience remark cards here. Um, any other questions from the commission here at this time? Comments? No. Okay. City clerk, please call the vote.
>> Commissioner Deon, >> yes. >> Commissioner Brley is absent. Commissioner Toland, >> yes. Commissioner Sergeant, >> yes. >> Mayor Leslie, >> yes. I'll now close the public hearings. City clerk, please read legal title for
9A, resolution number 2026-09. >> Resolution number 2026-09, a resolution pursuant to section 8-4, subsection 8, leans of the city of Orman Beach, Code of Ordinances authorizing the imposition of a lean against the
real property located at 446 Bryant Street, Orman Beach, Valuchia County, Florida. Parcel ID number 4242-11-4-380 for costs incurred by the city to demolish an unsafe structure and setting forth an effective date. This is
resolution number 2026-09 read by title only. >> Move approval. >> Second. >> Do we need the plan director to come up and talk about this? I think we all know what it's about. Okay. I don't have any questions or any uh cards here. Um, city
clerk, please call the vote. >> Commissioner Brileley's absent. Commissioner Toland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Sergeant, >> yes. >> Commissioner Deon, >> yes. >> Mayor Leslie, >> yes. >> Move on to the last item on the agenda, uh, staff and commission reports,
suggestions, and requests. Starting with the city manager, Joyce Shannan. >> Thank you. Um, just a couple of things. First, I would like to, um, address Mr. Atwell that was here tonight. Uh staff has reached out to him several times. He uh came in to speak with our risk
manager. Um the offer was made for $1,200. Um uh but he couldn't provide any backup. Uh he has refused this offer and is requesting $5,000 again without any backup. Um we have offered him to
come back to claims committee and so we'll see what happens there. But we need some backup to make these any payment for his trip and fall on the sidewalk. So I just want to make sure you knew that staff has been continuing to reach out to him, but he just isn't
able or will unwilling to provide any backup for his medical costs. >> If he was to reach out to any of us um any direction on that? Should we just forward to >> just refer him to me? >> Okay. >> So when you mean backup, you mean >> medical bills, >> doctor bills, things like that? He said
he's had physical therapy, so there's some sort of >> and he hasn't provided any of that for to you to us. >> No. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Anything else, Jo? >> Yeah, I have a couple. >> Okay. I'm sorry. >> I'm sorry. I didn't mean to leave you
off the hook there. Uh February 3rd, we have a walk workshop. We're going to talk about our downtown sidewalks. Um February 17th, we have a regular meeting. Uh work on the G Granada medians has begun. Um the contractor is striping the medians and repairing the
irrigation. Um hopefully the removal of the mulch will happen along with uh um some other plantings. Parks and Recreation Environmental Discovery Center is now offering free staff guided kayak tours of Central Park Tuesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. I
think we have um six kayaks. Is that right? Is Robert's here? I think we have six or seven kayaks at the Environmental Discovery Center. I will let you know that I've had one call from somebody complaining about the rental of kayaks. We don't really rent them. Um, and
they're just limited guided tours in the Central Park Lakes. So, you can't take a kayak there and go into the river. Just just so you know. Um, the EDC is offering a free B bash presented on Friday, January 30th from 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 11 or 3:30 to 4 to learn about the EDC's display beehive and its resident honeybees. The city of Orman Beach's Reel in the Fun Fishing Tournament, a fan favorite of our community, is scheduled for Saturday, February 14th, Valentine's Day, at the
Central Park um lake 601 Fleming. The free catch and release children's fishing tournament is open to city city residents 4 to 12. For uh registration, please contact parks and recreation. Movies on the Halifax are returning featuring Pride and Prejudice on
February 6th at 5:30 p.m. I'm not sure how many people will come out for that, but it's a great movie. Um that is all I have. Um unless you all have some questions for me. >> Any questions for city manager? Oh, deputy mayor. It might be a Sean thing.
I I was It's related to that Bruce Baker with the um audio competition. >> Is he he's in the county or is he city? Is there anything? I >> I I believe that that travel park is in the county, isn't it, Stephen? Yes. So,
he's outside city limits. >> Okay. So, maybe we can just direct him to address the county to help for help. >> Destination Daytona is is is within the city. So, that's where the event was at was at destination Daytona. So, Uh >> we can I I would
>> we'll reach out >> if we could try to handle that. That'd be great. >> We'll >> I know it would aggravate me as well. >> Stephen's nodding his head. We'll get it done. >> Appreciate it. >> Thank you, Stephen. Any other questions for Joyce? >> Oh, Commissioner Sergeant, >> is there anything we can do to stock the
pond for the fishing tournament? >> I think >> that is one pond that we have Well, not me. My boys have not been able to catch a fish in. I think they've I think they do I think they've placed in every other tournament with trophies, but not that one. >> Are you trying to set up your children? >> I'm trying to en encourage more catches
for everyone. >> I I'm pretty sure they do stop. >> I think he's trying to reel something in. >> Pun intended. So, heard. >> Okay. Any other questions for city manager? No. Thank you. Good night. Uh, assistant city manager Sean Finley.
>> Nothing further unless you have any questions. Good night. >> Any questions for Sean? Seeing none. Randy, >> thank you. It's good to be back. Um, I'm catching up. It's going to take me a while, so just bear with me and I'm available if you have any questions for anything. Thank you. Good night.
>> I do have one question for you though. One of the speakers tonight asked about HB718. Have you had a chance to look at that at all or any comment on that at this time? >> I I have not done anything in the last three and a half months. >> Yeah, I kind of figured. Yeah. if you can just maybe uh give us an update
about that on the February meeting, that'd be great. Thank you. Okay, this evening we'll begin with Commissioner Deon. >> Thank you. Um I had a lot of technical difficulties tonight, so I lost all my notes. I will save those for next time when they are back available on my laptop. Um we attended a lot of events
recently. Historical lunchon, Arbor Day, police department promotions, they've all been phenomenal. I appreciate our PD as usual. Thank you. Um, fire will have their banquet this Friday. We will be there. Um, with that,
I'm going to keep it short because I don't have any of my notes. Thank you and have a good night. >> Thank you and good night. Uh, Commissioner Brileley's not here. Deputy Mayor, Commissioner Taland. >> Well, I will use your your short time because I have a lot to say. It's been a
while. Um, what I'd like to do first is just update you. I mean, that we have been to a lot of events. So, I'm not going to talk about the events except for MLK. Yesterday was just an amazing event. Um, but I've attended the opioid abatement committee and I just wanted to
just give you a brief update on the things I have done that pertain to us. Um, at very high level, tons of Narcan has been distributed, tons of fentanyl strips have been distributed, the one box and the vending machines are still
very popular being used. the the numbers of overdoses are going down as predicted. The zip code 32114 Daytona Beach is still the highest in their uses. Um and it they they gave us a a
graph of when what months are are big and that event welcome to Rockville is the highest event where there is a lot more a lot of overdoses. Um the county is working on some software and creating
a dashboard that's going to um help any community find out what you know the the outcomes of all this distribution and the financial impact. So they're making really good progress there is um
the county approved of all the um nonprofits and everybody's doing good work. Um this morning I went to the storm water flooding mitigation meeting. It was a great meeting. Um again a very
high level. 28 projects and studies are going on right now in Valuchia County. Ben Bartlett did a presentation and he highlighted Tamoka Elementary and I know we've talked about we have residents that have been flooded. I think there's 19 homes maybe that have been impacted
by flooding um at Tamoka. and he talked about this being the perfect study where their models, their fancy engineering models and the pictures of where our flooding occurred actually complemented each other. It was like right on. So
those are the kind of projects that they liked and they like to to move forward. Um of course funding will always be to be determined. Um there was some discussion about that. Um also at that meeting the county again is
creating another dashboard or actually two dashboards. One where all cities can take a look at all the infrastructure projects that are going on at the city at the city at different cities and then the maintenance projects that are going on. So anytime we're doing like our
lining projects that would be on this dashboard. And you know the John Penny, the mayor of Holly Hill, his big thing is um no harm to your neighbor. I think that's the wording. And so you know a lot of times when a project's going on in one
city, you're you're fixing a problem, but you're creating something for your neighbor. So that it's it's really great. And then we had a presentation from the regional planning council and the takeaway from that is they are looking for when you're looking for funding they
really want to look at largecale projects that's favorable uh to find to finding funding and something I thought would be interesting you guys might want to try at home um there's an app with uh it's called high tide and you can type
in your address and then it will show you your potential with flood flooding with different events. Um, so if it's okay with you and then there's transform 386. I was wondering if you guys are okay with it if we asked Sean in an
upcoming meeting if he would just kind of update all of us on all the transform 386 projects that are happening, things that are pertinent to us in Orman Beach. I would love for the residents to hear and for you all to hear all the good stuff. Is that something you guys are okay with?
>> Yeah, as long as Sean's good with that, I'm good with that. Okay. All right, Sean, you're good. All right. Wonderful. All right. Um, one thing I did learn this morning also on a webinar, one of the many bills that are changing and and scary is um, and I don't remember the
number, but there were a couple firefighter bills. And of course, as soon as I'm reading and I'm t hearing about the firefighter foam with the POS, I had to text Chief Bailey and I said, "Do we
have POS in our foam?" And of course, his response was, "We're Orman Beach. We of course we don't. We've already taken care of that." So, kudos to um Chief Bailey and the city of Orman Beach for being proactive um on that. All right.
So, those are my updates. I have a some questions. [snorts] And question number one, I want to address um what Amber Bobc brought up. And thank you for still being here. Um behind the Circle K. >> Can't go there. >> Can't go there.
>> No, that's going to come here for public hearing. So, you can't talk about that this evening. >> Okay. I'll wait till till that. Thank you, Randy. Um Suzanne Shriber brought up um a lot of bills with water quality and water management. It's like I said,
these bills are changing all the time. I'm wondering also if um staff would be able to update us with our consumptive uses, what our water quality looks like and quantities. It doesn't have to be real in-depth, but just maybe a brief
and then if the commission feels like it needs more information, we'll go from there. Is that all right? Do you are you all interested in that? >> Sure. >> Sure. >> Okay. Um, sorry, we've been off for a while, so all these things are on my head. The other
>> Okay, you got three minutes left. No. >> All right. The other uh three three more things. Brazilian pepper. Brazilian pepper is an invasive plant that's taken over everywhere. It's blooming right now. It It is what it is. It is a very
difficult plant to eradicate. It takes a special process, special chemicals. I know Yellowstone does not take care of it. So my question is to I mean they do on specific cases, but my question to you
is um can we ask staff are you all interested at all and asking staff to look at any other way we can fund some of the eradication of the Brazilian pepper in our town? >> I do I do believe we have certain funding set aside for that.
>> We do. >> How much? we can we can find the the amount that we budget every year for for Brazilian prep eradication. Typically what what we do is we identify some some areas where where we focus our efforts. Um our our
friends from Zevco were here earlier, but we we bring in we bring in the environmental from Zevco. They're out there to make sure I think you and I discussed this a little bit that you you >> it's not like regular weed where you just go in there and you and you rip it out. We there's a number of steps that you have to do to make sure that most
notably you don't allow it to to to continue to spread. You know, because it's an invasive, it's very easy to spread. So, um but we can find I can find for for for the commission the the amount that we spread um that we budget each year for Brazilian pepper removal
and give you an idea of where we've identified as those areas and and if we need to take a look at some other areas, we're happy to do that. >> Thank you. I appreciate it. Any of you guys have any questions with that? >> Question for you. Do you have any areas that you noticed where you saw a lot of the >> pepper? Well, it it truly is pretty much
everywhere. If you look on the side of the road and you see these red berry things, that that's Brazilian pepper. I mean, it's a lot >> very invasive. >> They're it's extremely invasive. And the and the problem with it is it it weeds out or it strangles out all your your native plants in your town.
>> I don't like peppers anyhow. >> H >> I don't like peppers anyhow. >> [laughter] >> All right, one more uh environmental thing. Um Kassen Park, my question would be and I know um Robert's not here or
Mike Demchek, so I'm wondering staff if you would look at one more thing. Um using pesticides in that park. We we built a native park. It should we should not be using pesticides to kill off all the host bugs and
critters. it. I have noticed that there is some tree damage. There is a line of it looks like Roundup that went on the edge of the grass to the mulch area um rather than just edging it using chemicals. So, that really kind of
defeats the whole purpose of why you create a native park. So, if you would take a look at that, I would really appreciate it and it would save us money. You wouldn't have to put chemicals down. Um and then the last one is um planning board member Mike Scadero
has stepped away from the planning board and from the fire >> fire pension >> fire pension board. Usually when um a member leaves they are um recognized somehow. I don't know if
staff has got a plan if you guys have any suggestions. I know when I left the planning board, I got a little solar clock or a solar world that turns. I'm not saying that's what we need to do, but do you all want to recognize his
service to the city? And if you do, um, do you have any ideas or do you want to let staff and that's the last thing I want to >> I'll just have staff come back and look at because there's some other things that are going on behind the scenes and I'd like to get some reports back on that.
I said you we'll we'll have staff get back to us about it. Okay. >> We'll give you a list of things you can look at. >> Can I ask a question regarding that? When somebody resigns, are they required to give a reason? >> No, I didn't think so. >> I think so. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> All right. So, that's it. Thank you for
listening to me, guys. Um really appreciate it. And thank you people that are out in the audience. I know. >> Good night. >> Good night. And Commissioner Sergeant, thank you. Do we have an update on Fortunado Park?
>> We we have awarded that contract for design. Um it's currently underway for design and we're anticipating being able to um this spring apply for for the required permits through D. Um, we asked for an update for when we can anticipate
getting those permits and it sounds like permits are anticipated to be received sometime later this summer is is is the time frame that that we've been given to the best of the consultants ability. That's another one similar to Andy Romano Park that I think is very
important to get [snorts] back up and running. I'm down there every weekend and the amount of people we see and that pier's been closed way too long. So, thank you for that. Um, I've gotten a lot of calls about our new
website and how great it looks. >> Oh, yeah. >> Um, >> one thing I would like to see if we could add is maybe like an interactive street map where our residents could maybe click on a street and see
who's responsible for maybe a pothole and be able to report it a little bit. You know, it's very complicated to know whose, you know, Beach Street is a county road. This is a state road. There's you you just don't know. And we get these calls, hey, I need this
pothole fixed. Well, that's F dot. And I hate the fingerpointing. It would just be nice if you could click on a street. We have the technology available and it could link you to maybe reporter concern. Um, I don't know how other municipalities are doing that, but just something to maybe add to the list. Um,
I've also had lots of several I should say residents that really want us to live stream our meetings and I know that we did not include that in this year's budget because it was estimated at 200,000 I believe a year to stream. I'm
just wondering what are our other neighboring municipalities doing? Can we check with them to see if maybe there's a um more coste effective approach to this? I I just everyone else is has the
capabilities of doing it. I just think it's something that maybe it's time. So, um >> the MLK celebration was great yesterday. Um Aiden, that little boy is well, he's not little anymore. is ninth grade now,
but wow, he's got a lot of energy, his performance, and you know, he wants to his career goal is to go to Ember Riddle, uh, do something in engineering, and that kid is going somewhere. And, um, wow, that event yesterday was was a
packed house in South Orman neighborhood at the Joe and um, the Joe Daniels Center um, and which happens to be in zone 2. just saying. Um, another great event.
Um, you know, we talk about these the House bills, Senate bills, and everything. And I would encourage residents if you're bored and you have nothing else to do, you can go to the Florida channel and under the library is all the meetings from the House bills, Senate bills, and
then each day you can watch it live if you want to see where the bills are, who's sponsoring them, who's doing different things. It's pretty boring, but it is kind of interesting to see how it how Tallahassee works, it's a little bit different.
Um, and I will tell you that as I've been watching these lately, our lobbyist Doug Bell, I don't know how he does it, but he's at almost all of them. You always see him like popping in or popping out, and um he's very well um I
think connected up there. I mean, he he's everywhere. So that's interesting. Um, today I attended the retirement of one of our law enforcement officers, Chart, Corporal Chart Palalapole. I
can't even say it. Thank you. Thank you. Um, Chart was with us for 26 years and he just celebrated or is about to celebrate his 30th wedding anniversary. And you know, you don't hear that a lot
with law enforcement or firefighters. You know, it's very tough job, tough on the families and everything. And we had there was probably 10 people that got up to speak. And some that was repeated over and over is that he is an example of a true
family man that puts his family first, his kids. He was known for being able to have the work life balance, you know, and to see one other officer said, you know, that Chart is the one
that would always call him just to check in and how much it meant to to him, you know, and you see this um and Chart's wife, she works at a local security first in in Orman Beach. you
know, it's true family that's lives, works, and plays here. Actually, I don't think they live here, but they work and play here. And and 26 years to give to our community is just amazing. Um, I've known Chart since I think he started.
Um, I think it's kind of it's a small community. when you hear Chart rode along with Captain Roose when he first got out of the out of um the academy when you were in New Simrna and Captain Roose
made a statement that Chart was the one, correct me if I'm wrong, but Chart was the one um the first one to welcome Captain Roose to Orman Beach and how much it meant um to you. And uh I just think chart
touched a lot of lives and it was very good to to be able to participate in that today. And as I always say, call a friend or family and family check in your call could save their life or text. Thank you.
Thank you, Commissioner Sergeant. A lot of great things said tonight. Um I can't believe it. 2026 is here. 2025 flew by and uh our state legislator is off to a fast start. Should be an interesting uh legislative session. We
have uh this will be his last session for the governor. So it'll be a lot of things moved around the next session around. Um I'd like to uh I did attend the promotion for the police officers. Um it was nice to see we had three of them that moved up and uh we lost uh
some motor guys. They did a great job. Um but it's really nice to see that they took on the leadership position now of being supervisors. It's a big responsibility being a police officer. So it's good to see that we promoted within. Um historic society had their uh their
lunchon. That was a really nice event. Uh Sally had their uh golf tournament celebrated 100 years which was really nice. I had a chance to uh check out the tournament for a little while and see all the players out there that play golf a lot better than I do. Um, Arbor Day was a great event. We all
enjoyed that. And then staff did a great job putting that together and Robert already left. But thank you to him and his staff for everything for putting it all together. Um, [sighs and gasps] want to thank staff for helping out with everything that they they do with the
phone calls and the emails and all those things that come through. Uh, I know Joyce does a good job with, you know, following up with the emails and uh, Sean and uh, Claire. Um, Steven Spreaker, thank you for taking the phone calls. We had a big item on the agenda tonight. I think I probably called you several times on that, but you're always
uh helpful on the phone. Definitely answer a lot of questions because it makes the process easier for some of us here that don't do that kind of work every day. Um, one of the other things I wanted to bring up is that we, you know, we talked about boards, you know, and we had a
member that stepped down. Um, we've had people come out from the community that even serve on the boards about just everyone being nicer to each other, you know, just just being nice and being cordial. We don't have to always agree with each other. Like I said earlier, we're not going to like
the same sports team. We're not going to like the same food, but we just have to find a way to agree to disagree. And um, I just ask that the people that are on the boards, we first of all, we appreciate their service. It's volunteer work. None of them are getting paid. Um, but let's just, you know, keep things
professional, too. You know, no yelling at residents or just being condescending or anything like that. I've heard some things in the recently. Um, and I don't really try to get in the weeds with that stuff too much, so I'm not going to point any fingers here, but I just ask that we all keep ourselves professional
and, you know, certainly, you know, present ourselves in a higher level even when there's, you know, opposition on things that are being brought to us. So that's the one thing I really do ask to, you know, to the people on the board to do. And um with that, I'm going to end
the night. So meeting adjourned.