Welcome everybody to our first student of the month ceremony or event for the new school year. Um, because of that, I'm going to read September and October student of the month for each school and ask you to come up and we'll take some
photos um and go from there. So, and it looks like I'm a one person. Well, thank you, Karen. Not so much a twoperson operation. Anyway, um Travis Ladson, Browning PS Elementary, September student of the month. Congratulations.
Where's my other hand? Liam Bennett Browning PS student of the month for October 2025. There you go. >> Representative. >> Yes. Well, no, you can take this too, please. >> Aubrey Teal, Children's Reading Center
Charter School Student of the Month for September. Congratulations, >> Oakland Diaz, Children's Reading Center Charter School Student of the Month for October. >> You can take Thank you. Hampton Kados Putnham Classical Academy
student of the month for September 2025. Put that Bishop Putnham Classical Academy student of the month for October 2025. We have a representative from school from >> We'll have to put it aside if there's
nobody here. >> No, it's gonna Yeah, we'll just put it aside. Mario Jones Jr. Putnham Academy of Arts and Science for September 2025 Payton. Well, that looks like a W.
Rosski. Okay, sorry. Putnham Academy of Arts and Sciences Student of the Month for October 2020. I whoops. Yeah, we'll get them all. We'll get everybody squared away when it's picture time. Reed Ryan, Panio Baptist
Academy, September 2025, >> Bara Dutra, Penile Baptist Student of the Month for October. Congratulations. >> Raquel Boyette, Mo Mosley Elementary School, September 2025. You never know. Ryder Thomas, Mosley Elementary student
of the month for October 2025. >> Elsie Harrington, Melon Learning Center PreK, September 2025. Student of the month to be here, >> Isaiah Plameumber, Melon Learning Center
PreK student of the month for October 2025. Is >> Isaiah here >> I'm sorry. Justin Elum Melon Learning Center K through 12 September 2025 student of the
month. Justin Charlotte Bches Melon Bush. This the S looks like a Z. I am so sorry. Melon Learning Center K through 12 October student Liam Herbine B. Um James A. Okay. James
A. Long Elementary School September by name. Somebody's got to work on that. Aiden Mlen, Kelly Smith Elementary School, student of the month for September 2025. >> Nobody for October. Kelly Smith.
>> Okay. Did we catch everybody? Do we have everybody? >> Okay. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> What's the name? >> Elijah. >> Okay. Was Okay, we'll get that for >> I apologize for that, but we do have it. >> Sure.
>> Best for last. Elijah Lugo, James A. Long Elementary. Caroline Fagan, Kelly Smith Elementary School, student of the month for October 2025. Is Caroline here? No. Okay, thank you. Okay, we're going to take photos. We're going to take
photos with the educators. Whoever is here Wait, what's up? >> I'm both everybody. Everybody, you're really like All right, everybody stand on your toes.
>> Stand up tall. >> Put your paint down. You don't want to hold it over anybody's face. All right, there you go. Awesome. Everybody look this way. >> There you go. Got it. >> Thank you. Walker >> or walker can take it.
>> Yeah, >> you can take it on your phone. >> My grand >> I gota be that grandma. They're doing it. He's here. >> If he wants I'm sorry.
>> Yeah. All right. On the way to [Music] >> Mr. Club until 5:00 and sometimes they don't pick up kids till like 520, 5:30. So like
sorry. Okay, Jordan. Perfect. >> Here you go, honey. >> Got one on you. One of you and Terrell. See? And he had to kneel down. >> Get over here.
Go ahead and step up. Platinum Academy. >> Thank you. They put a black You can Sure. [Music] >> That's what it I was supposed to sign first. >> We'll take a whole family.
>> Yeah, take a whole family. No, this is >> No, you're good. [Music] We were told Hold this up here. Hold there. >> Are we going to cover up smoke? >> No way.
>> No, don't cover up smoke. >> Me, too. Yeah. >> Yeah. I've got yesterday. >> Sorry. I'll see you tomorrow. >> So, it's just
Yes, it's Cam D with an E. Thank you. >> Sorry. Very He got terrible. It does. It's already Good evening everybody. Welcome to the city of Palaca City Commission meeting
on October 9th, 2025. It is 6 pm and I'm calling this meeting to order. We'll begin with the invocation led by Pastor Malbury and the pledge of allegiance led by Commissioner Campbell. Please stand. Good evening everyone. Father, again we give you thanks and praise for this
opportunity again to come before your presence. We thank you Lord for this meeting and certainly for what you are doing in the life of the city. We pray for the wisdom that is necessary God to continue to move us forward in those
things that are necessary uh for the furtherance of this city. Pray God that you will keep us in a civil mind and spirit God as we move forward and making decisions that pertain to the moving of
this city forward. We ask God for your divine presence to breathe on us to remind us of who you are and how good you've been to us. We thank you again for it is in Jesus name we pray. Amen. >> Amen.
>> Join me in saluting our nation's flag. I pledge algiance 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.
>> Roll call, please. Madame clerk >> present. >> Here >> present. >> Commissioner Davis >> present. >> Carrera >> present. On to approval of a minutes of the minutes rather. Has everybody had an
opportunity to read the September 10th, 2025 regular meeting minutes? September 15, 2025 special call meeting minutes. September 15, 2025 executive call meeting minutes. September 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes. And September
30th, 2025 continued budget hearing. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> We have a motion in sec and a second. Any discussion? All in favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you. On to public recognitions presentations. We
will have the swearing in of our finance director, Chantel Pierre >> for the podium. >> Don't look so nervous. You got to come up this way. Center right there. You can stand in the center.
Okay. Please wait. Raise your right hand and repeat after me. I should tell here do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the United States.
>> Constitution and the government of the United States, >> the state of Florida in the city of Palaca. code of cordances, code of ordinances, and that I will bear truth, faith,
>> loyalty, and allegiance to the same, and that I am duly qualified to hold office under the requirements of the constitution, of the state, and the city charter.
and I will faithfully perform the duties finance director of the city of PA on which I am about to enter. So help me. >> Congratulations.
Everybody coming up everybody this way above me. Thank you. >> We're going to head into the mayor commissioner community reports. Um first report by myself and secondly the next report by commissioner Campbell. We're just starting this. So what I thought
from my perspective I would do is um describe the mission of the organizations and purposes of the organizations that I am involved with and then from here on give a report of meetings going forward. Um so I am on the regional community institute RCI
board. It's a nonprofit broad-based organization with a purpose to advance and promote the vision of regionalism as it relates to the quality of Northeast Florida's natural, man-made, economic, and social environments. RCF is organized exclusively for charitable
educational purposes. It is also partnered with the Northeast Florida Regional Council for Staffing, Administration, and Fiscal Services. Um, it also sponsors the regional leadership academy program, which is an annual program. I'm actually 2019 graduate.
It's a great program where you get to spend time in each county and talk see that count the counties in the northeast Florida region and talk to folks working and living there. So I had a great experience. Um, I'm also on the Putnham County Tourist Development Council and
the Florida Legislator Legislation Enact enacted the local um optional tourist development act section 1250104 Florida statutes in response to the growing need of Florida to provide additional revenue sources for tourist development in
effort to stimulate the local economy. The Putham County TDC Tourist Development Council was created in 1992 and it relies on a 4% tourist development tax for lodging. Um, with that funds, I think most people are
aware those funds are used to provide grants to have different events throughout the county by using those funds to market and promote those events and the county itself. Putnham County Chamber of Commerce. I think most of us know what that is
about, but it's the principal leader in the promotion of commerce. Our mission is to be a creative force that promotes a better quality of life, excellence in leadership, coordination, and responsible development of business enterprise. And we often talk about the chamber and what the chamber may or may not do for the city. So, from here on,
I'll give a summary of the chamber meeting minutes as we have them, and they meet every month. um Putinham County Development Authority. Two of my fellow commissioners are also on the Putinham County Development Authority and that was created by a special act of the
legislature in 1961. All counties are authorized to have a developmental development authority. Excuse me. The primary p purpose is to facilitate the economic development of Putinham County. It is a local agency under part two of chapter 159 Florida statutes and
therefore it can be issued bonds on behalf of a private entity where the interest on such bonds is taxfree to the bond holder. Um the Putham County Development Authority also has the power to issue taxable bonds under the same general process. No DOC stamps are due
on such bonds. It's subject to public records and sunshine law and claim priorities to sell the real property it owns to force economic development except for the kocking property which is leased out. Also, the sale of this property would trigger repayment if that property was sold to sold rather to the
USDA of approximately 95.7% of the sales price. Um the members are the clerk of court, mayor of Interillakin, mayor of Crescent City, three members of the Palaca City Commission designated by the mayor, and three members of the county commission designated by the chairperson.
The other organization I've been involved with for a while is the Florida Trail Town Committee. Paca was designated as a the sixth Florida trail town in the state in 2019. And a trail town is a Florida trail hub
for bicycling, hiking, and kaying and sometimes equestrian. Um, it also is intended to be an economic driver to bring p people into the city closest to the intersection of those trails. Um, and the intent again is to have events
about involving bicycling, hiking, and and paddling. And we do have some of those who work with the blueways and waterways trail group rather. Um, Gay can speak to that more than I, but we are really working to have another PLA
bicycle festival in the spring and in this case go back to the more family oriented format that was initially done with Main Street several well a while ago now. Um, so those were kind of a brief overview. I've also been on the
um, Paca Christmas market committee and we are having a Christmas market for the first year. It'll be in the old Coca-Cola building and the intent is to have a European type Christmas market within the Koch building physically and it will start um
right after the holiday Christmas parade then Friday after Thanksgiving and run right through December 24th. I also thought we need to keep these somewhat brief. We didn't set a time limit and maybe it's something we need to discuss and so that's why I kind of rolled through these so we didn't drag them
out. Commissioner Campbell. Well, mayor, I'm gonna show you what breathe is supposed to do. >> Of course, you are. >> That's what we're talking. >> As stated, this is something new. So, bear with us as we work through some of these kinks and come up with a more um
defined definition of how we're going to do this. However, tonight I'm going to be highlighting the police athletic league um since they have a few things coming up. And the purpose of that um the mission is fostering trust, building community, providing a safe, supportive environment for youth, young people um
to thrive and reach their full potential. The police athletic league is currently um doing the PAL sign up for PAL basketball cheer um ages 4 to 12. The cost is 150. However, there are
payment plans as well as fundraisers that will help support the youth um that are going in so it does not become a burden all at once. There is a PAL mentoring program that meets every second and fourth Sunday from 3:00 to
5:00 pm at the family life center. PAL plays a major part in the trunk or treat that is coming up. It's the 10th annual um Palaka Police Department trunk or Treat October 30th from 5 to 8:00 p.m. at the riverfront. If you have never
been to the trunk or treat, you are truly truly truly missing out on how well we show up when it is a family atmosphere. Um you have different organizations that are out represented. you have all the youth and families that
are dressed up coming through in a safe environment. So kudos and thank you to the Palaka Police Department for making this the 10th year. I don't know it makes a difference being at the riverfront from versus being in the mall. I don't know if it's the ambiance of the riverfront, but you are
definitely missing a treat. So definitely bring out your family, bring out grandkids, children of all ages, and have fun that evening. Also, um I'm going to take this opportunity to talk about where I would be. There is a community prayer that is going to take
place on October the 15th. This is put in place um by the gathering place worldwide. This is prayer for our community. Um there are several other community partners that will be there. I believe Chief Shaw will be there, our sh
uh chief of police, we have our sheriff, we have our sheriff, as well as some others. I'll be um briefly speaking at that, but that's October the 15th, 6:00 p.m. and it's going to be held at the Gathering Place Worldwide Church, which
is located on 3:22 North 10th Street. It is the Old Calvary Church. And that is my report for today, Mayor. >> Thank you. Moving on to the agenda to city manager and administrative reports, Auditor
General's financial condition assessment for the years of 20 19 to 2022 29 209 to 2022 2023. >> Yes. Uh uh commissioners, good evening. Uh I just thought it was appropriate uh
as we're moving forward for us to uh look at our financial condition in the same manner that the state of Florida auditor general is revealing us. And basically uh the legislator I'm I'm just going to kind of read a little bit. The
legislator was created by the local government financial emergency act and the main thing is to assess the financial condition of the municipality uh using financial indicators. And so the financial indicators uh would
indicate whether or not the entity is able to meet its financial obligations and provide services. And so that's expressed in ratios and trends. And um there's a a more detailed report that I'll make sure you receive that looks at
the changes, averages, and percentages. But in conclusion or in summary, our population has not grown that much uh from during that 4-year period uh from 10,239 to 10,730.
during that four-year period. However, during the day, our population can average as high as 74,000 because of being the county seat. In conclusion, the following trends are noted by the auditor general for the
state of Florida. Our revenues are greater than expenses, so that's contributing to financial stability. Our net fund balance has increased by almost 30% over the four years that were uh reviewed. Cash and investments are
substantially more. Uh one of them cash started out in 2019 at um 3 million and and by the time we arrive to 22 23 is at 10 million. So we are definitely
improving. I learned long-term debt decreased uh by more than 400,000. Intergovernmental grant funds increase that mean interaction between the various funds by almost 5 million. So
our capital assets there's a commitment annually where we are at least increasing by 4 million. So in conclusion, per the standards established by the state of Florida auditor general, the uh city is
fiscally sound. Any questions? >> It's always good to hear. >> Thank you. Traffic study biking mana chief school.
This is going to be a brief introduction of Assistant Chief Nukem. Um, we were we received some information, some complaint complaints of speeding in the Viking Manor area. So, we took time to do a traffic study uh for that area. Uh, we wanted to make sure we did an extensive study and provided quite a bit
of time so we can provide you with with information that we were able to receive from it. And that's the information we're going to provide for you tonight. So, to help you reach a decision on the request that's going to be coming before you, assistant Chief Nukem. you guys have the presentation that you
can pull up. Okay, perfect. Um, mayor and commissioners, uh, like Chief Shaw said, I'm here to present the study, tra traffic study that we did for Viking Manor. Um, we actually received two complaints this year from residents of the Viking
Manor neighborhood. Um, one was in May, actually May 13th, and the second one was August 27th. And in those, um, reports that we received, uh, it was in reference to speeding, a
tremendous amount of through traffic, um, and then people that were driving down the road and missed the turn at Second Manor to leave to go down College Road. when they realized First Manor was not an outlet, they're backing down the road to get the second.
So, in the concerns, uh the neighbors that had reached out to us said that they believed the speeding was between 40 and 65 miles an hour going down, uh Viking Street. And so, we did a study two different times. uh once for the May
13th complaint and then secondly for August 27th. So yep, that's the next one. Um so we did enforcement evaluation uh on the May 13th complaint for five days and during that study we had we utilized marked
vehicles and unmarked vehicles. Uh we use speed measuring devices, we counted cars, and for the staff that participated in that study, they averaged the vehicles that were traveling up and down the roadway to be traveling at 25
to 30 miles an hour. And then what the officers found is that the majority of traffic violations were actually people leaving the side streets to get onto Viking Manor running the the stop signs.
So during that study, we really didn't see the incidences that were being reported to us by the neighborhood. So we maintained a a small presence in the neighborhood for a little while. didn't see anything.
So, we concluded that at that point, we did not need any sort of trafficcoming devices. And then on May 23rd, we received another complaint um concerning the same type of violations. And we decided that, okay, we're getting
another complaint with concerns for the same things. Let's do a more extensive study. So, we did a 23-day study between August 28th and September 18th at various times during both day and night concerning the reports from the 27th.
Both marked and unmarked vehicles were utilized in the operation and we did 36 enforcement and evaluation details during the uh during the details and they lasted between one and three hours. And during that time that staff was out
there, again in both marked and unmarked vehicles, we counted 745 vehicles. Um, and of those 745 vehicles, we intercepted seven stop sign violations and two speeding violations.
Most vehicles again were tracked at speeds between 25 and 30 uh 30 miles an hour. Now, during the 23-day enforcement wave, we also deployed a traffic counter to count traffic for 24 hours a day, and then we would get the the numbers and
then restart it and go again and again. And what we found at that point after 5 days is that the vehicles traveling down the number of vehicles traveling down Viking Street was about or average 350 vehicles a day.
Now, that may sound like a lot, but there's 104 residences inside the Viking Manor neighborhood. And if each family that lives in that neighborhood has two vehicles, if both vehicles leave
and return one time, that's 28 drive-throughs uh through the neighborhood. If that makes sense. So, we also had an opportunity, and you guys are probably going to hear more about this later, but that's at another conversation. We had an
opportunity to test some traffic data software that's put out by a company called Urban SKD. And what this traffic software does is it counts through the computers that are in every one of our cars the number of cars and their speeds
that travel on every roadway. And they were able to provide us with a report that showed that for the entire month of August, 95% of the vehicles traveling on Viking Street were doing 24 miles an hour or less. The other
vehicles were doing between 25 and 30 with one outlier being a vehicle that traveled at 47 miles an hour down the roadway. So based on those numbers and the length of time that we stayed out there, we don't believe that it requires us as a
city to implement um traffic calming devices, but we wanted to go a couple more steps for the neighborhood. So, our cops team went doortodoor and they did a petition and we went to every single residence that we could find people home
and we discussed what we had going on and what the complaints and concerns were. And the cops team specifically asked what was the neighborhood's desire as far as um speed tables were concerned, which are the the big speed
bumps, softer speed bumps I should say. And 87 and a half% of the residents who participated in the petition stated they would like to see speed bumps or speed tables installed while the other 12 and a half% did not.
So then on October 1st, we had a neighborhood meeting and we met with the neighbors um or all the residences that were in it that could attend at the college and we reviewed our study with them. And we also shared that we were
going to recommend a series of new signage um for the neighborhood and I'm going to go over those in a second. But at the end of the meeting, everyone that was in that meeting with us said, "Please tell the commission that we would love to still see speed tables
even though your study doesn't or will not recommend them." So, here are our recommendations to install two no through traffic signs at both entry points into the neighborhood, which are located at St. John's Avenue and Viking Street and a
second one at College Road and Second Manor East. Install two new speed limit signs to replace the current old and fad faded signage that's up there now. Install two children at play signs on Viking Street
at Sixth Manor facing north and Second Manor facing south. And then install one no outlet or deadend sign at Viking Street and First Manor facing north. And then further actions for us that we
plan to take is we currently have our sign board at College Road and Second Manor that is telling traffic as they go to go to go through that there's no through traffic for that neighborhood. And then we are moving it again tomorrow to put
it at St. John's Avenue and Viking Street to indicate the same. With approval, we'll install the new signage and then we will continue our efforts with periodic enforcement and monitoring in the neighborhood.
And then we're seeking direction at this point on behalf of the residents to say that although the traffic study does not support the need for speed tables, most residents have requested they be installed on Viking Street. And if they are installed on Viking
Street, our recommendation would be to install three speed tables on Viking Street. One between third and fourth manner, one between fourth and fifth manner, and the third between fifth and sixth manner. So at this point, staff is is seeking direction
concerning the installation of speed tables at the request of the Viking Manor neighborhood residents. Now, I did reach out to try to be able to provide you with what the cost would be associated to that. And unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the cost associated
in time for our meeting. So, that's still forthcoming and I'll I'll share that when I get it. But, we wanted you guys to know about the study that we did because I'm sure some of you, at least I know the mayor did, um, received the emails that I had received.
>> Thank you. Thank you for doing such a a good job, a thorough job with this study. We appreciate it. >> Thank you. >> Um, and I guess we're open for discussion. What's the thoughts? And I we did just receive an email today to from same person I received it for
requesting the speed tables. >> Um, does anybody have any comments or >> I think it's of important that we take in consideration what the neighborhood um is requesting. Um, again, it's kind of hard to dictate what uh community
needs when we're not the ones who are having to live under those standards or live in those conditions. So, even though the recommendation um and I'm not discounting what you all have put the efforts that you all have
put in, but I want us to strongly take in consideration um considering what the neighborhood truly wants within their neighborhood. And that was one of the reasons why we provided the survey. We wanted to make sure that we encompassed uh the voice
from the entire neighborhood uh opposed to a select few. So we wanted to make sure we put in the report the recommendations or the the requests from the actual individuals that we solicited the information from for the survey. >> Anybody else? Commissioner Davis.
>> Yes. Um I agree with Commissioner Campbell. The other thing I'd like to say is I have not um known many people who ask for these speed tables in their neighborhood if
they're not needed. Um so I would like for us to support the neighborhood with these speed tables. um and I I don't want us to have um an
issue that we can't come back from when they have expressed their concern and you know provided information. So, but I do want to thank you guys for all the work you did. Um but I am um in favor and a proponent of
supporting the neighborhood getting the speed tables >> commission forum. >> Yes. Thanks, mayor. Yes, I'm I'm also in agreement with Commissioner Campbell and also Commissioner Davis. Um I can and also with the uh community that is
impacting and I want to thank you know the chief and assistant chief for going out um taking a look at it and taking it seriously um what the uh residents are uh experiencing there. And um again, I
from a cost standpoint, I don't think you should be putting like a dollar amount on it because the sound it sounds like the solution or uh at least u what we what we think would be a solution would be to put something in
that's not, you know, that's going to work for the community that that's what they're asking for. And I think those rumble strips will help a lot. And from a cost standpoint, do we have a cost factor on that at all? Yes, sir. >> Yeah. One minute. Um, so I want to make sure Commissioner Jones doesn't. So, so,
so, but yeah. So, let's not get caught up on the cost back because our our our role is to make sure public health and safety and this is a safe safety aspect or what have you. And again, I I support um the initiative that to in install
those uh rumble strips. >> So, we I was just gonna ask Commissioner Jones. Commissioner Jones, do you have any comments? >> I don't actually have a comment. Uh with Chief about that earlier, uh I just
wanted to talk about the consistency that we spoke of our last meeting when we had staff recommendations. Uh that's the only thing that I would consider here. >> Okay. Thank you. And I and I understand what you're saying that we try to be
respectful and and weigh strongly the staff recommendations and what we we are trying to do that and we did just do this on green. >> That's correct. And that's what I was just going to speak on. This is we we visited this before myself and uh Joe from public works have looked at it and
I believe the actual speed tables if I'm correct Joe about $300 to $500. That is correct. Uh and um we also intend to bring back the recommendation with the pricing um when we when we bring it back to you all have pricing for each recommendation that we have uh slotted
for this uh uh correction or for this uh speed table. Um or or traffic control, I apologize, but uh we wanted to make sure you had the information in front of you and we know that you like to have at least the information to be able to make a uh good decision. So we wanted to
present this now and bring it back to you u if you have further direction be able to make sure we take care of that as well and present it for you for a decision at a later date. >> Okay. So in summary the direction is to get those costs and bring them back to us at the next meeting so we can make a final decision.
>> Thank you. If I may, mayor, I really want to just bring a highlight to >> um Captain Nukem, how he said he even went a step further to bring or take in consideration even though the recommendation was one thing, he's
took in consideration the um the citizens that did want it within that community. And I think that speaks volumes and I would like to kind of see that reflect on a lot of things that come before us. Let's take those initial steps to say this is our recommendation.
However, >> we want to take in consideration what the citizens say and provide us that information too as well because again I don't want it to appear as if we're going against that. But again, as policy makers, we have to take in consideration the ones who have us up here.
>> And go ahead, Commissioner. And and too, mayor, another thing that I noticed uh when Captain Nukem made a statement as it relates to going above and beyond, he went door todoor. He went to >> every every resident in there. So, that's uh certainly a good thing that we
like to have when people bring things to us so that you can actually reflect what the community is asking for. So, certainly appreciate it and thank you much, sir. >> Thank you. Thank you everyone for >> Excuse me, Eric. >> I would like to make a comment. Uh we
have um a commissioner made a request that two other um presentations be made. They will be brief. One is uh related to the fire department and also the high priority project updates
and we did make sure that uh those were placed in front of you. So is it acceptable to have them? So, we're gonna go. >> Thank you. >> Good evening, Madame Mayor,
commissioners, uh, staff, and citizens. Um, we just wanted to give a quick update on the fire department. Give you guys a second. >> Presentation, please. As you may recall from last meeting, we um had theou with Georgia Pacific on
there and we asked for an 82% increase in the funding that they were giving us so that we can fund our hazmat and use our team and they agreed to it. So that's going to help us buy the equipment and the training that we need to keep our people fresh and in the right equipment to do what they expect
us to do. And we are also renegotiating all of our contracts with our industrial partners. We just want to give you an update on that. We can move to I think five the fire investigator. >> Yeah. So the other thing I just really
wanted to uh have a or put out a good shout out Deputy Chief Brford who's now a Florida certified uh fire investigator one. >> So that helps us. Yes. >> Stand in ovation, man. I mean, that's uh
that's a huge that's a huge deal because we we depended on the county, right? >> Yes, sir. We depend on the county and the state at certain levels, but this allows us to not only do our own investigations, which we do in certain ways already, but we usually have the county or the state come in and confirm
with us. This allows us to do more and also capture our own data. And now we can start to see where we need to to fill in with fire prevention. So it really helps us get that way. And if we have an arsonist that we're dealing with, we can start to try and track that and figure out where we need to go to to
kind of take that into the law enforcement side. Um we have two other people working on that same certification to help back him up. So we're moving in that direction. So um the other thing that we're really proud of and honored to be a part of is the
Ancient City Fire Expo. And this is a um a three-day event that they have over in St. John's County. St. John's County Fire and St. Augustine Fire have put this together. And we have regional, state, and even outofstate firefighters come in to do training. And they have
asked us to be part of it. So, they're going to be moving people from St. John's County over here to Palaca >> to do training in our facility. >> And so, we'll we'll be able to meet new people. they'll be able to see Palaca, see our department and see how we train and see our facilities. And so we're
really proud of that and honored to be part of it and it helps really uh build that relationship that we've been building with them for a while. So we're we're really uh honored. And uh the next thing is just talking about the burn building that we have gotten running. Our guys have done a lot of work. We
have welders and stuff that have spent some extra time doing that work and helping us get that thing in shape so that we can use it. It helps with our ISO rating. It helps with making sure that our firefighters, especially our new ones, are ready to go when the bell hits and they have the skills and
abilities to do what they need to do. So, we're just really proud of that. Um, also, um, we've just finished our annual training with Simol. Um, we usually spend about a month training their employees. Um, this is a good fund
uh raiser for us. brings in some good funds back to the city, but it allows us to get familiar with their facility, their employees, so when we have an emergency out there, we know who to go to and what their capabilities are and how we can fold into to remedy that emergency.
The other one, there's a few listed there you can take a look, but the other one I wanted to bring your attention to was the car seat installation because I know the mayor and commissioner Campbell have been asking for this for a while. So, we finally got it lined up. We're we're set for December 4th tentatively.
They're trying to find another couple instructors so we can open the class larger. It's a really high ratio from student to instructor, but we're hoping to get more, but it is tenatively set for December 1 through 4. And I'll let you know more as we gather more
information on that. Um, and then moving to our grants. Right now, our HMGP grant is being fulfilled. We're getting new bay doors, new windows. Um they're all hurricane rated and they're uh protecting the entire envelope. We also
got word yesterday that we've been considered for the next station to be upgraded just as well. So we're in tier two. Uh if someone falls out or something falls through there, we should be funded for our our project at the main station. So that'll be great. Um we
also applied for iPads for FM Global to help with our new technologies and our data capture systems. And this is going to help us kind of get rid of paper and be moving more digital. Um, also the women's club, who has been a great partner to the fire department in the last few years, has done another
fundraiser for our hoods. So, this will provide one more hood for a firefighter at $5,000. Um, so that's a great uh blessing as well. And then for the pension board, we're now finally full if you guys pass him tonight. Um Jeff
Mirwick who is a St. John's County fire captain has uh asked to be on the board. He is also a citizen and lives on the south side of town. So he has a you know a great interest in both sides of it, the fire and the city. So he's he's
asked to be part of that board and we know him as a great man and we appreciate him stepping up and ask that you approve it. Um and I just wanted to remind everyone about fire prevention month. Um, please feel free to call 386-3290120
if you need to schedule for um any kind of safety talks or anything for the fire prevention month for your daycarees or elementary schools. Um, we also want to remind people that we do local business fire extinguisher training. It's at a minimal cost usually just to pay for the
extinguishers, but we make sure you get your training that most businesses are supposed to have. We also want to remind uh citizens that we have smoke detectors. If you need one, please stop by, fill out a form. That way we keep our data straight and then we will install it for you if it needs to or we
would just give you one for you to install. And uh Chief Brford and I have done a few of these and we want to make it available for people. The uh question and answer sessions for an organization or churches and stuff. People just have questions about fire safety and we've
taken a few minutes up to an hour or so just answering questions about things like fire blankets and all the new trendy fire gear and gadgets out there. So, we're happy to do that if you have questions. >> Okay. Even to places like Rotary and Kuanis and other organizations such as
that, Rotary, Kuanas, etc. >> Yeah, absolutely. If somebody wants us to stop in, we're we're there. So, no problem at all. We just wanted to give that brief update for you guys so you >> Thank you. >> tracking what we're doing. >> Very helpful. Very important. >> And I'm here for questions if you got them. >> Any questions? Go ahead, Commissioner
Dav. >> No questions but comments. And and um Chief Taylor, I I just want to say I received that report with high commendation. You guys, we have a top tier fire department under your leadership and I just want to thank you
guys for all you do. This is absolutely amazing. Thank you very much. >> We have a great group of firefighters. We appreciate it. Thank you. >> Thank you, >> Mayor Commissioners. Next up for department head report uh will be our project manager. Uh he has a report for
you and following him will be our public works with the report on the parks. Carlos, >> thank you chief. Good evening, mayor, commissioners, and citizens. Um I'm going to do a quick presentations
presentation about high priority project updates. Um the priority it's mainly based on community interest completion date and community impact. Also in advance I just want to say my apologies if this is not the best presentation was a last minute presentation but I know
for next time we can do a better job. Okay, I will start with um Jenkins rehab project. This is a grandfunded project that we have around $690,000. Um the project description um this
project will support the rehabilitation of the historic Jenkins Middle School building, a significant structure in Palaka African-American community. The scope including structural stabilization, ADA accessibility improvements, fire and safety upgrades and restoration of architectural fe
features to preserve the culture and historical integrity on the side. Um as today we have completed the roof repair replacement, we have completed the hback system, the fire suppression sprinkles system also we have um done some
upgrades on the security and telecommunications. to install new camera system and also the repairs of some different damaged windows. We're currently working on painting the exterior and interior of the building right now. And we're acti actively looking for contractors to remodel the
ADA bathroom and install an ADA access ram in order to close out the project. Um this will impact the community preserving a historic African-American landmark. The expected completion date for this project will be December of this year. I have um some pictures. Thank you to
Eddie who shared these quick pictures to me today. Appreciate it. Um then I'll move to the River Street retaining wall. This is a city funded project. Um this project will involve the removal and replacement of existing concrete
retaining wall along river street. The scopes include demolition of existing wall, sidewalk and bus shelter, installation of a new gravity retaining wall, construction of a new sidewalk, corp ramps, and a bus shelter pad, an associated utility adjustment and
landscaping improvement. Um, right now the current status of this project, um, we were supposed to open the b bit bids last Friday by request of some contractors and based on some RFI, request for information that they have on this project. um we choose to extend
the project um the bid deadline to this Friday. So we're actually open the bids tomorrow on on this project. The next step will be to send um these bits to the engineer on record. He will review all them and then he will issue a recommendation of award based on price
and based on some other different stuff and experience and that they fell into compliance. Then after we receive the recommendation of award um hopefully by the next commissioner will present um this recommendation of award. Then after that we can execute the contract. We can do the notice to proceed and all that
and we can start construction. So hopefully by November we can start um construction on this project. Um the community impact on this project um this will enhance public safety and accessibility along river street improving storm water management and preserve the structural integrity of the
roadway and and adjacent properties. Um the expected that's not the expected completion date that's that's a mistake I'm sorry but the expected completion day might be around February to March. >> Yeah >> soon.
Then we have the Chobach Par Improvement. This is a grant and funded project that we got um $50,000. Um this project focuses on revitalizing Chobach Park to enhance recreational opportunities and accessible for the community. The scope includes upgrades
to park infrastructure, recreational amenities, and ADA compliance improvement to ensure a a safe and inclusive environment for all users. As today, the majority of the of the project scope has been completed. New picnic tables has been installed. New tennis court receive a new net and fresh
paint and the basketball court has also been repainted. Additional improvement includes new signage, lighting upgrades at the restroom facilities and renovations to the parking area that has been already completed too. The existing playground equipment has been repainted
and refresh it with new mulch and new swings. The only remaining item in is the installation of the new playground equipment which has been already delivered and we have it on place and we're just looking for a contractor to install um that playground equipment right now.
>> Right. >> Um the community impact um this will significantly enhance recreational access and safety for families and residents in the area. It promotes outdoor activity and supports community wellness. And this project is expected to be completed in November 2025.
Um, we have a picture of the actual playground that was there that we just renovated and then we're just having to install the new one. Next will be the Combo Park or Triangle Park. I know maybe some residents call it different ways. Just as reference is
the park located in Lauder Street between 16 and 17, I believe. Um, the grand name says like Triangle Park. Some residents have told me that have like a different name but I will just call that name. Okay, I'm sorry if that's not the park name.
>> Yes. So the project description um the phase one of this park and focus on transforming a previously underutilized green space into a vibrant multi-use recreational area. The improvement are designed to promote outdoor activity,
pet friendly amenities and community engagement through accessible and inclusive park features. The current status on this project as today the project is is in final phase. Major components has been completed including the installation of a new picnic tables,
construction of a new walking trail and the completion of a fully fenced dog park and a dog spa. Also, new trash can has been installed. New signage has been installed and additional equipment for the dog park has been ordered to finalize the project. The community
impact of this project uh will be enhancing the recreational opportunities for residents and their pets, encourage encouraging healthy outdoor lifestyle and activates a previously underused area of the city. It also supports community interaction and contributes
contributes to the beautifification of the neighborhood and is expected to be completed also in November of this year. Then I have the reclamation facilities digesttor improvement project. This was a project that the city has been working
I believe since 2022. It's a $4.9 million grandfunded project. Um this project involved the dismantling and removal of the city original sludge treatment and the watering systems which have been in operation since 1985. These
systems were replaced with a modern aerobic digestion process and new dewatering equipment. The improvements include the construction of a new blower building, installation of transfer and pumping equipment, replacement of sludge pumps and controls, process piping
modifications, dewatering building renovations and bioolids handling upgrades. The project is is designated to improve treatment efficiency and reduce nutrient discharge into the Sanjun River. Current status of this project as today the counter support
supporters break it h have failed but are under warranty and contractor is executing the warranty to get repairs. Besides that the full project scope has been completed. The contractor finalized all punch list items on October 1st
2025. The next step after they um fix the brackets is to close out the project. Finally, the community impact. This project enhanced the city wastewater treatment um capabilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and it supports long-term
sustainability and improve the reliability of critical infrastructure serving the community and is expected to be complete in November if everything goes well with the guarantee and they can just do it in November. The last one that I have, it's the Oak Street project. This is a city fund
project. $500,000 we're investing in this project. Um this project involved the full reconstruction of a deteriorated section of Oak Street between 15 and 17. The scope includes the removal of the 16 16 ft wide brick
roaded with asphalt overlay, widening the roadway to two 10-ft travel lanes, and installing new core. Additional improvement includes minor drainage, structure repairs, modifications, limited pipe replacement and other associated work to match the design of
recently completed nearby road segments. The current status of the project um the project is approximately 42% complete. Major early phase activities such as mobilization, maintenance of traffic, inlet protection, clearing and growing and removal of existing concrete have
been completed or are underway. Concrete sidewalk and corp installation has begun with significant progress on four inches sidewalk and corp and gutter. Underground utility work including installation of pipe culberts, manholes and inlets have also been completed.
Remaining work includes base and asphalt paving, additional concrete work, stabilization, sod signage and pavement markings. The community impact the project will significantly improve roadway safety, drainage and accessibility for residents and visitors. It enhanced neighborhood
aesthetics and support long-term infrastructure resiliency by replacing aging materials with modern durable construction and is expected to be completed by December 2025. >> Thank you. >> We have a lot of active projects right now. I know the time is really short was
a quick presentation. I can spend the whole night talking all the projects all the shared with you in a spreadsheet on the presentation on the back. We have all the projects in there. We have the status of the projects, what we have
spent, the description, where we are right now. So, you have all the information. Um, we're working um to do this presentation more often so the community knows what's going on with all the projects and we're here to help. If anyone have a question and we're here. >> Thank you. We appreciate the report for
sure. Go ahead, Commissioner. >> I think this was phenomenal first of all. Um, and I would like for stuff like this to be put out. >> I was going to say the same thing >> in some kind of way, shape, or form. It can be a quick fact sheet of um, updates
from the fire department and project manager. But I definitely want us to start getting these things out because we need to start telling our story. >> Thank you. and continue to bring those, you know, especially like the highlights like you had and then you say you have a
lot more that you would like to share, but you know, so just bring some of the highlights. >> I think that's what the community would love to hear in terms of all of the excellent work um the city is doing. We we got to, you know, share our story.
And I only have one question about the >> um you said there you spent $500 and some thousand at the at that was just our portion but I think that was a $1.2 million project. >> Um yes the $690,000 is just the grand portion. Right.
>> That's just the grand portion talking about right now. >> We need to tell the big story. We need to say the 1.2 million. >> Yes. That's okay. I'll talk about in the next one. >> Right. >> But yes, you have a point. And one last thing that on the river street those that right there over the railroad
tracks that little park to the right >> with the basketball court thing. >> Uh is there any way we can replace those two um eyes the two goals that's there >> and we that we're working on that that's with uh may I call up I mean that's I
mean >> right we can we went to a little the meeting to >> I'm going keep it short and brief. Uh actually those two goals was replaced just two months ago cuz the other two was towed out actually. Yes, >> they've already replaced it >> brand new. They was I just they were brand new about 3 months ago. Trust me,
I got the >> matter of fact, finance paid for them. So they they brand new, >> but since I'm up here, we do have a young lady that volunteered to take over the community garden. >> Okay, >> we're working on that and we also have some more renovations coming into that park. So it's going to be new and we'll
put some new goals up for you just so you make sure. glad I got some in my in my little funds I can help with. And the uh I saw the 4 inch thick um sidewalk >> um on our paving >> on our paving be a little bit thicker than that cuz some of the stuff that I
seen on it's going to be the same. >> I mean it's going to be it's going to match what we have right now. >> Yeah. >> I was just talking about the sidewalk. >> Yeah. But what I just quick >> it's with >> No, no, no. I'm talking about the thickness of the pave the road >> the road reservicing. Mhm.
>> You know, how some of that was very very thin in terms of what I would say would be something that would be lasting if we're doing all of those roads in various areas. So my my question is the quality and the amount of time that would last cuz I wanted to not have to
be revisiting so soon. >> Yes. In that specific project, we're we're following FDOT guidelines. So I believe on that one we're doing 1.5 to2 thickness. I believe that's I don't I don't have the exact, you know, but I believe it's that we're following FDOT guidelines. >> Okay. Be on the side. Be on the side.
Okay. >> Okay. Also, I don't want to leave this um this place without saying that the biggest grand project that we actively have in the city. It's a 10 million grand project. It's the Northeast Norwest portable water. We're about to replace 37,000 linear feet of water
lines, right? and we already signed the notice to proceed and that project is about to start on October the 13th. >> Great. >> So, >> thank you. >> I have a question. >> Go ahead. >> But it's for both. With regards to Jenkins, there's really no um adequate
signing um with regards to um that facility. Is there a way that one we can get signing or two talk with the school district to see if we can gain access to the sign that is already there and utilize that sign in some way shape or
form? >> Well, that's a two-part question. Uh, eventually we was trying to get one of those marquee sign that y'all was going to put right here about Port Consolidated Building to have over there at Jenkins to talk. Dave's top and trim is gonna put us a big old sign in the gift market. But I have started trying to talk with the school board to see if
we can utilize theirs while we get ours up and running. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Any other questions? >> No, I just want to say thank you very much. This is um great information and we're doing a lot of good work and um I'm glad we get to hear the updates.
Thank you very much. >> Yes. And I I would like to say however, thank you commissioner for, you know, pushing us. Um I I Mr. Joe would like to give a little bit about the park because that's going to be closed starting Monday.
>> Correct. Why we're on the subject of updates. Uh the riverfront park. Um our original intent and date um through the engineering and getting the stuff built and shipped up to here was going to be around January or February. I'm pleased to say that that date has moved up. Um,
and they plan on to start delivering the equipment on the 20th of this month. >> So, with that said, uh, accelerated, which is wonderful. That's what we've been trying to do. Um, we are also going to close the park starting Monday because we have to evacuate the park. We
have to get that back down to grade and ready for them to roll on the 20th. So, we will be closing the Riverfront Play Park Monday morning and starting to do some construction work. So that's great news. Uh Miss Greta has put it out. We have signs on all four corners. It's she
put it out the newspaper, our website. So as far as communicating with the public, sir, we've been getting it out there. And this is great news for us. I I can't tell you how excited I am just for us >> as a city to be having this. This is going to be an amazing place for the families. They're going to love this. It's
>> so excited. So if you have any questions, I'm here for you. Just >> Thank you. It's always been a favorite spot since it's its existence began. So, this is exciting to have the next part of its life and go forward. >> Absolutely. >> We're happy to see that. >> We're going to have a tall tower. So,
you can crawl up the tower, two stories, you're going to be able to look out over the water. It's we have such an amazing piece of property and to bring it to this level is going to draw people. This is it's amazing. >> I do have I do have a question. With the existing pavilion that's there, it that's going to remain correct. That is
correct. Are we taking in consideration upgrading it to match the >> So that that that's a good question. We are going to do some upgrading as far as refinishing the woodwork on it. Also, if you're truly are intimately familiar with that park, you'll know there's a
mound where there's a slide. We're also going to flatten out the top of that mound and we're going to put a concrete slab and a picnic table so parents can watch their children on the other side of the mound. Um the trees are going to stay for the most part to keep the shade, natural shade. That's beautiful. That's such a great park, especially during the hot days in the summer down
here. You're always in the shade. >> Um, yeah. So, there's there's little things we're going to do. Also, for people who are also intimate with the park, there's two totem poles coming into the park. Now, I absolutely love them. Such beautiful woodwork. However, they have not been maintained. Well,
>> I am currently in a process of trying to find a woodworker to come out there and restore them. We may find that we can cut them down and get them right again, have them recleed, repainted, and reinstalled. So, that's going to stay too. We're trying to keep some of the >> I have somebody I can talk to and
>> please do. Yeah, let me know, ma'am. That would be >> You know what, Joe? I think um the way you tell the story, I think you should go down and make some videos and put that out on social media. I think that'll give a different perspective to our citizens because of course
>> I could sit here and listen to you talk all day about the things that are going on. So, not tonight though. Um >> Yes, sir. But I think you should as some of this stuff is progressing and some of the stuff the demolition and all of that kind of stuff >> putting that out on social media putting
that out. I think that'll be a good look for you. >> I will get with the team and we will put some together, sir. Absolutely. Easy enough as well. >> Thank you. >> Thank you for the phenomenal work. We appreciate everything you do. >> And we I think they forgot to mention about Price Martin.
>> That that's a that's a big one, too. >> Price Martin's coming soon. I can tell you right now they're in the permitting process right now. We're having some issues with that. However, they'll make some corrections and changes. They resubmit them permits back in and they have 12 days to approve that. Just the process of permitting with the county.
Uh but they have run into a few snafoos. Uh but other than that, it's coming very soon, sir. >> Absolutely. Thanks, sir. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thanks. >> I'm going to open up the floor to public comments for items that are not specific to the agenda items. Is there anybody
here for public comment for anything that is not specifically listed on the agenda? >> Come on up, Miss D. >> Just one question. Um, I know that the bids went out on the Tilman house and I haven't heard and that was in September
that the bids ended on the 19th of September. I was just curious as to whether anybody bid on it and what the what the Okay. Thank you. Wait a one minute, please. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Is there anybody else here for public
comments? Seeing none, we'll close public comments. Mr. Dominguez, would you like to come up and answer that, please? >> I'm sorry. Yes. Um, yes, we opened the bids. Um, this needs to go in front of the CRA meeting, the CRA board. By the
time we were doing the CRA board and we opened the bids, the agenda was already closed. So, we cannot add that to the CRA board. So for the next CR board that I believe is happening on the 24th or something like that of this month. Um yes, we will have that. We'll have that.
I believe we received four bids on the project. Yes. >> Thank you. >> On to the consent agenda. Lean release 1001 North 16th Street. Glattis Silva. >> Hold on. What we doing?
>> I skipped something. >> Oh, on the consent agenda. >> You taking it one by one, man. We trying to >> Okay, you go. What am I? Yeah. What am I doing? Okay. Does anybody want anything pulled from the consent agenda? >> I'll make a motion that we Well, let me
wait on Commissioner Jones to see. >> Commissioner Jones, do you want anything pulled from the consent agenda? >> Ma'am. >> Okay. I make the motion that we accept the consent agenda as printed. >> I second. >> We have a motion and second. Any further
discussion? Is there anybody here for public comment? Seeing no close public comment. All in favor? >> I. Any opposition? >> Scared you for a minute there, didn't I? >> Yes, you did. >> Okay. Audit selection committee.
>> Miss Shen, Miss Pia, >> good evening everyone. Can you hear me pretty well? >> Yes. >> Okay, great. Okay, for the sake of the audience, I'm just going to read um some information from the staff report. So staff is
following up on the initial discussion held on September 25th regarding the auditor selection committee. Appointing eligible and qualified members of the committee via resolution is the next phase of the process. Staff is requesting the full name of each
appointed voting member advisors and um commissioner member chair. And just to give some background, on June 26, 2014, the city commission passed and adopted resolution 2014-10-91
to establish an audit committee to assist the city commission in the selection of an auditor to conduct the annual financial audit required by section 2.8 218.39 Florida statutes. As a result of this
process, on March 26, 2020, the city commission passed and adopted a resolution approving the final ranking and recommendation of the audit committee for the selection of HCT certified public accountants and consultants LLC as the city's auditors
for fiscal year 2020 to 2022 with two one-year renewal options. In accordance with Florida statutes, the audit committee conducted the bid and selection process and negotiated the process with the selected firm. The fiscal year 2023 2024 audit is the final
year of the city's contract with HCT certified public accountants and consultants LLC to conduct annual financial audits in accordance with chapter 21839 Florida statutes. Each local government prior to entering into
a written contract for audit services must use auditor selection procedures when selecting an auditor to conduct the annual financial audit. The resolutions 2016-12-60 and 2014-10-91 authorize each commissioner to appoint
members of the audit committee or elect to serve on the city of Palaca audit committee. So staff is recommending um that council was asked to consider the information and provide direction to
staff at today's tonight's meeting regarding appointing voting members, advisors and selecting a commissioner commission member chairperson and that person would assume responsibility for working with staff to begin the bid and selection process. Staff would need the
full name of the audit members along with their a CV and or resume. Staff would need a consensus on whom the commissioner member chairperson would be. And the Florida finance officer association um GFOA
best practices recommends ideally that all members of the selection committee should possess or obtain a basic understanding of governmental financial reporting and auditing. The audit committee should have access to the services of at least one financial
expert, either a committee member or an outside party engaged by the committee for this purpose. So tonight's um discussion points for city commission consideration is number one, who from the commission would like to serve on the audit selection committee as the
chair? if you are um interested in serving as the chair, you would nominate yourself um to uh to be the chair and yeah. >> Okay. Who would like to step up to the plate and be the chair? >> I'll make that very easy to bow out
because I've already made my selection. I asked um Mr. Alan Sheffield. >> No, no, no. We're looking for the chair. >> No, I'm just going to tell you I'm bowing out cuz in it be up to everybody else. So, I'll be out of the loop because I cannot serve as chair if I have already selected someone to do
that. So, that's why I'm making my announcement. >> Oh, you're offering to >> Yeah. In other words, >> I'm just making my announcement that I'm not I'm not I will not be eligible for that. >> I think this is just Okay. So, tonight is just a discussion that I just need to
know who who's going to be on this committee. So I need a name from each each commissioner. >> I understand. But the chairperson >> the chairperson you would need to you would need one of you needs to be the chair person. We cannot delegate that to anyone. Someone from this commission
needs to be the chairperson and that person needs to nominate themsel >> and that's why I was making announcement. >> I understand what he I understand what you commission. >> I'm making it easy >> so that nobody's Yeah. I'm not saying I'm going to be part of it. So the four
the remaining people will have the option. >> So So I have a question. So the question is based on uh Commissioner Borum's response is if you um nominate yourself to serve as chair,
>> you don't get to nominate a member. >> Correct. >> That that's all he was saying. >> Clarification then. And I I'll go with nominating the then. Okay. So you are you nominated Mr. Sheffield. >> No, no, no. I said that's what I was saying and I got cut off. >> Okay. No, that's fine. That's fine. We
understand that. >> Um, so, so this is just a discussion. This is not official. At the next commission meeting on October 23rd, I will have a resolution with all the names that you provide to me along with their resume. I need their resume or CV
by the 23rd by the 15th next week, Wednesday. >> Okay. Go ahead, Commissioner Kendall. >> Go ahead, Mayor. >> No, I was just going to say the person that I am going to suggest as my nominee is not human went right out of town and
will be back on the 15th. So, her CV or resume will be a couple of days later. Is that acceptable? >> I'm looking at the city clerk who has deadlines for us that she's saying yes, that would be acceptable. >> Okay. Thank you. Go ahead, Commissioner P.
>> What's her name though? >> That's a mystery. Linda Myers. Linda Myers. M Yee RS. Linda Meyers. >> Um >> so that we can move. >> Are you nominating yourself? Good.
>> I would be willing to serve as chair of the committee. >> Yes. Also, we're a trooper. >> All right. >> And Commissioner Davis, do you have a name or would are you >> I I will follow up with you on a name.
My person's already been asked. >> Uh oh. Okay. >> Thank you. >> Tomorrow. If I don't hear from I I believe I will hear from you, but if I don't I have I can reach out to you to to because I
really I would like to meet the deadlines that we have. >> Are you insinuating that I won't respond? >> Oh, never. Never. Oh, no. >> No, not at all. I know that you will follow up with me.
>> I I appreciate that. Are we all set? >> Commissioner Jones. Commissioner Jones, do you have somebody that you want to nominate for the committee? >> I do have someone that I would like to nominate. However, I need to check with
their capacity. Um, they have worked in finance for some time here in this county and I I would like to actually give them opportunity to uh accept a decline prior to me disclosing their name.
So, I just want to emphasize that I do have a deadline that I would like to follow. >> You did that enough. You did that quite well. Thank you. >> Okay. >> You nominated Mr. Sheffield. >> Yes. >> Yes, I have nominated him. I sent I had
he sent his information in today and um I confirmed it with um Miss Shantel Pierre. >> I received it. >> I received his >> Is there anything else you need from us? >> Yes. Um so the number three is I am I've
expressed at the last meeting that I would like to serve as an advisor to help um move the process along. um that the last um audit selection committee, the finance director along with um a
gentleman by the name of Brett um was served. Would you like to continue that? Like could I put my name as an adviser along with I haven't talked to Brett, but if you want me to add him, I will. >> I don't know who I'm sorry. >> Brett, what's the last name?
>> R. >> Brett something. This was in 2020. Brett. >> Brett. Brett. B R E T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T. >> So, was it Brett from the Palac? >> No. No, it was not. >> Oh, it was not. It wasn't Brett thing. >> Okay. So,
>> well, as far as you're concerned, I my take on it. Yes, you can be there. Okay. And >> anybody else have any thoughts? >> I concur with the mayor. >> I agree. >> Me, too. >> Okay. Okay. We don't know who the other person is, though.
That's all I needed for today. Thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> Budget discussion for the next fiscal year and approval of calendar which was in our packet. >> This uh city clerk prepared a calendar
that lists all the dates for the budget. So, she's going to pull that up on the screen. So, according to the guidance you provided during our um previous budget cycle, we wanted to move up the dates at
least 30 days. So, we have it scheduled the first budget workshop April 8th on that Wednesday. And could you scroll um to the next? Okay. And so we have two meetings
per month starting in a on April 8th. Are those dates sufficient? We're we're starting the process I think more than 30 days almost 60 days ahead. >> Starting early is great,
>> right? And that can stimulate all the discussions needed to discuss the millage rates, the fire assessment because we we do have certain deadlines to
>> um share with the community if we plan whatever we're planning to do, we just have to advertise it and we need ample time to do that. >> Okay. So >> y >> I'm looking at the September meeting that will finalize this and it's based
on the board for the county commission. So the sooner we approve this, the quicker we can go ahead and >> put our data out there. >> Put our data out there. So it's depending on us. >> That is correct. It is depending on us.
I mean if you'd like it would make sense to Okay. City clerk is not threat. Okay. Um, I just want to state express my interest in moving the date earlier, the week earlier. Um, so it's not so close
to the to that uh September 30th, but it would put us out of sync with every Thursday um having that Thursday uh fir second and fourth Thursday commission meeting. So So that last Are you on the Where's
September? Can you scroll to se Is that September? >> It still depends on school board. >> It still depends on the school board >> because they have first priority, >> right? So, but what if we publish our date first? Doesn't that lock it and they have to then pick it up?
>> No. According to according to the the statute and trim, we have to abide by what they do. So, we can't have it on the same night. We we >> we can have it after or before, but we cannot have it on the same date. >> Okay.
>> So, that's why it's tentative. Um I plan on next week getting a hold of them and finding out for sure um when they're going to have it. This year was the first year that um this county actually more than one municipality had to change the date because they never they always
did it around us or around you know everybody. But this year it was four four different municipalities had to change their dates. >> Okay. >> And you are kind of requesting Miss Pier that we actually do it a week earlier.
>> The the the second budget hearing is what I'm referring to. >> Okay. Yes. Yes. The one that's on September 10th. >> Mayor, I got a question. >> Go ahead. >> Um thanks, mayor. So my question would be that if if we can't if if they have to lock their date in first and then we
um can present ours. So question what if they wanted to change their date? So if they change the date and we lock ours in, could they could they still bump us if they need a question? >> No, I I don't believe that they can. Once they lock in their date, they're
sending it to the IRS, which they're sending it to DR. They're doing it. >> They're setting their dates and then that's when they come back to us. >> Okay? >> So, we just have to wait. And according to the charter, our charter, the second
and fourth Thursday is when we're supposed to have our meeting. So, we cannot change that >> unless it's >> Are you referring to the commission meeting or the budget hearing? Because I'm talking about the second budget hearing date. >> That's the second commission meeting.
>> Okay. >> We would just have to do a special call meeting if if it collides with that date. So this is tentative until we know more. Correct. Correct. So we're doing that. So we want to approve this calendar with this tentative date. >> You need a motion.
>> I move that we adopt the calendar as presented. >> Second. We have a motion and a second. All in favor? >> I opposition. Thank you. >> Sure.
Let me go ahead and start on it as soon as um >> as soon as it was approved. We Greta and I were already talking about it and so you're going to be getting a lot of emails um coming up and the um paper will also
be getting a copy of this to say that our yearly that um that goes in the paper for our yearly meetings. >> Would you say a lot of emails but those emails need to be uh to the calendar >> to the calendar? Okay. to calendar
emails. Yes, >> I'm sorry. >> Any further questions or discussion? >> Thank you. We're going on to public hearings. Request to annex a mand zone 136 Corbett Road, city property. It is the second
reading number 202546, number 202548. And the property number tax number is 1010260000002100000001. Mr. Algamo. >> Good evening commissioners and the mayor. Uh this is the second reading for
this parcel uh annexation. The city owned parcel. Uh it was for some reason was left out when the Walmart was incorporated into the city and uh is city owned. is very small parcel is like
2500 square feet. Um so we're asking you to adopt both ordinances. >> Do we have a motion? >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> A motion is second. Is anybody here for public comment? Speaking then we'll close public comment. All in favor? >> I
>> I Any opposition? Thank you. >> Request annex amendzone 625 South State Road 19. Adopt ordinance number 202549 and ordinance number 202551
for posel number 1110 2600 0000470 000021. Mr. Gama. >> Yes, Commissioner. This is the second reading. Uh the two audience refer to the same parcel being annexed in order to com uh combine with the existing lot
that is in the city and the one that being annex is the same property but is it fall within uh the jurisdiction of the city and the one of the of the county. Uh the the intent of the
annexation and resoning is to redevelop the parcel with the fast food restaurant. Uh so that part the existing building is going to get demolished. Uh the applicant is here in the audience. He have you any question but nothing has changed since you heard this item on the
first reading and with staff recommends approval. >> Motion to approve it. >> Second. >> We have a motion second. Anybody here for public comment? Seeing none, we'll close public comment. All in favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you.
>> Um, second reading. 300 North Highway 17 annexation and reszone. Ordinance number 202552. Ordinance number 202554. Property possible number 3709260060 014.
Mr. Ogama. Yes, Commissioner. If you recall, this is annexation request to obtain city water services. U is an industrial uh site. Um it is under construction right now. Nothing has changed since you first heard this item
on first reading and staff is still recommending approval of both ordinances. >> Motion to approve. Second. >> We have a motion to second. Anybody have a public comment on this item? Seeing now we'll close public comment. All in favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you. >> Thank you, commissioners. Um first
reading adopt ordinance 202558 and runs by the commission of the city of Palaca Florida creating section 46-8 and chapter 46 code of ordinances of paca Florida to be known as the pacla sexual offender and sexual predator act providing findings intent definitions
and residency requirements authorizing collection of registration fees prohibiting presence loitering or prowling within child safety zones with exceptions restricting participation in Halloween activities with an exception prohibiting cohabitation of offenders, establishing accountability for property
owners, landlords, and lease, requiring notice for temporary emergency shelters, providing penalties for violations, providing for applicability and severability, and providing for an effective date. Miss West. >> Uh, yes, Mayor. Actually, I would like
to have uh Mr. Alex come up to introduce this item and to just have a better understanding of the consistency of this particular ordinance with the ordinance that was just passed by Putnham County. Mr. Sharp, could you give us your name, please? >> Good morning, honor city commissioners. Alex Sharp, general counsel for the
Putnham County Sheriff's Office, 130 Ory Griffin Road, Palaca, Florida. Uh if you remember in the uh press we had a incident involving uh I'll just say it an enclave of sexual offenders and predators living in a trailer park home.
It was uh since shut down and uh we did some digging into the statistics of it and we found that within Putinham County we found several things. We found that the majority of uh sexual offenders and predators that were
registering in our county, which would include the city of Placa, they were not from here. They did not receive their charges here, uh over 50 to 60% of them were out out of uh out of our county. We also found that the surrounding counties
had a more stricter uh ordinance in place than the actual existing state statute which municipalities and counties are allowed to do uh to enforce where sexual offenders and predators can live. As everybody knows, there's a high
recidism rate for this. Uh we were just in the news nationally. Uh we were uh state of Florida passed a death penalty for sex offenders that repeat offenses, capital uh rape on a child and we have one of those going to trial in Putnham
County. So the sheriff is very uh very strong advocate for this and he feels strongly that we have more restrictive uh oversight on where these people live. And the county has graciously passed one. And what I'm here for you today is
to ask you to adopt basically the same ordinance so that we have a uniform uh system of rules and regulations across the county. Uh currently Crescent City has already passed their first reading and you guys hopefully tonight will pass
your first reading as well. And I'm here to answer any questions. >> Does anybody have any questions of Mr. Shaw? >> Okay. Do we have a motion? >> Motion to a second. A motion in a second. >> Oh, you guys were easier in Crescent City. Thank you. >> Anybody here for public comment, Miss
Kitchens? Did I see your arm go up? >> Okay. >> Okay. >> I thought I saw your arm go up. Maybe he was stretching. I know. >> That wasn't why I raised my hand. Sorry about that. But >> Allegra Kitchens, Palaca, Florida. Uh I used to get the list from the sheriff's
office on sexual offenders and predators living within a one mile radius of my property. The last report I had, there was 82 of them. uh sexual offenders and predators are very dangerous to the county. They're dangerous to citizens. And I think by passing this ordinance, you're uh strengthening the law enforcement's ability to reel these
people in and to protect us, the citizens, especially our precious children. So, please pass this. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Anybody else here for public comment? Seeing none, we'll close public comment. All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposition? Thank you. Pass
unanimously. Do we have a motion to adjourn? Go ahead, Miss West. >> I believe there's an announcement about a photo contest. >> Oh, how did I forget that? >> Um, photo contest announcement. The city of
Palaca is excited to celebrate Florida City Government Week coming up October 20th through 26th with a community photo contest called My Favorite Spot in Palaca. We're inviting residents to share photos of their favorite places within the city, whether it's a scenic
river view, a historic landmark, or a hidden local gem. Photo submissions open Friday, October 10th, and will be accepted until Thursday, October 16th. Community voting will take place on October 17th through the 21st. The winner will be announced on October 22nd
at 3 p.m. on the city's website and official social media channels. More details will be on the city's website, social media, and communicated through a press release following tonight's commission meeting. We encourage everyone to participate and show us what makes Palaca special to
you. >> And coming up also a grand opening at the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45. >> They did. >> You? >> Yes, >> I'm Well, I am. 318 Oyola Street in Palaka, Florida. cordially invite you to our first open house Thursday, October
23rd, 2025 from 2 to 7:00 p.m. Drop in for a short visit, light refreshments will be served. As the only American Legion Auxiliary in Florida with a standalone building, we are excited to share our beautiful new building with you and the projects that we do for our community. We are part of birdhaj post
45, a centennial American Legion post that has served this community for 106 years. We welcome your attendance. Any donations will be accepted for our children and youth program to benefit the children of fallen heroes and our operational expense. >> One last >> and one last one.
>> 100th anniversary of our Palaca Golf Club. Established 1925, the Placa Golf Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Established in 1925 and designed by the legendary architect Donald Ross, this historic course has been a cornerstone of the community and
a beloved destination for golfers near and far. To commemorate commemorate a century of golfing tradition, the club will host a special 3-day tournament from Thursday, October 9th through Saturday, October 11th at 1715 Mosley Avenue, Black of Florida. Golfers and
enthusiasts are invited to join the festivities, which will fe feature competitive play, camaraderie, and com commemorative activities honoring the club's rich history and enduring charm. Whether you're a seasoned player, not, or simply appreciate the timeless beauty
of classic course design, this weekend promises to be a celebration of sport, community, and tradition. For more information, call 386 3290141. >> We gonna let y'all >> more. >> We gonna let y'all slide this time.
>> Is this the last one? >> We gonna let y'all slide this time, but don't try this next week. City week held annually in October. This week-long event hosted by the Florida League of Cities, FLC, is at time for cities across the state to celebrate, showcase, and engage citizens and the work of
municipal government. This year's event will be held October 20th through the 26th, 2025. We look forward to celebrating with your municipality from your Florida League of Cities family. There's a pin. >> Thank you. Yes, >> you got I got one, too. >> Motion to adjurnn.
>> Second. Thank you everybody. It wasn't that painful. >> You did an awesome job. >> That would hurt. >> You that is