advocacy in the classroom safe. >> Yeah, I posted that to let her know that I heard her on the radio station. >> Only radio station I listen to now
radio. >> Yeah, I listen. That's >> going commission. Yeah. Well, supposed to go to city hall. >> Okay. Yeah. Have a seat. >> I find one more building. nuts.
>> Yeah, they're doing um >> I don't know the names, but they do >> the recognition of women in the city of Paka. >> Yes. >> Okay. Yeah. And that will be >> That's my cousin. She's talking about >> Okay. And then um after they do that,
Craig is when they'll do the autism awareness proclamation. >> Oh, very cool. I would 9:30 this morning. Welcome everybody to the city of Palaca City Commission meeting on March 26,
2026 at 6 p.m. And I'm calling this meeting to order. We'll begin with the invocation by Commissioner Campbell and pledge of allegiance by Commissioner Davis. Please stand if you're able. Please join me in prayer. Dear heavenly father God, we thank you for this day.
We thank you for your grace. We thank you for your mercy. We thank you for your mercy. We ask God as we go throughout this meeting that you give us the wisdom, the knowledge, and the understanding to move this city forward. We thank you for everyone that has ga gathered under the sound of our voice. We ask that you bless every
household that is represented in this city and this county. We pray these prayers in your name. Amen. >> Amen. Please join me in the pledgece 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. Madam clerk, >> Commissioner Jones, >> present. >> Commissioner Campbell,
>> present. >> Commissioner Davis, >> present. Commissioner is excused. Mayor Carrera >> present. Thank you. We have quorum. Has everybody had an opportunity to
What are we doing? Okay. >> Has everybody had an opportunity to read the minutes from March 12, 2026? >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> We have a motion and second. All in favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you. Excuse me.
On to public recognition presentations. Presenters are limited to five minutes. In the spotlight, Department of the Quarter, Miss Jones, Madame Mayor and Commissioners, um thanks once again for allowing um us this opportunity to recognize um
departments as well as employees. So for the month of March um we would like to highlight our water treatment um plant department um with the superintendent Sean Renault um we have operator Shannon Offford we have Nico Gaus Cody Haley
Eric Johnson Zachary McCann and Eli Tiner for the first time in the city just a highlight of what's been going on at the water plantment o plant treatment plant over the year for the first time in the city of Pala's history the water treatment facility has achieved full
regulatory compliance with all governing agencies including FLD, St. John's River Water Man Management District, and [snorts] the EPA. The plan is now successfully meeting all the water quality standards, including TTHM and HA5 benchmarks, milestones that had not
previously been um been attained. Operationally, strong leadership has transformed team dynamics and performance. staff are now aligned under clearly defined goals, working collaboratively toward shared objectives that support both daily operations and long-term success. Strategic planning
and execution have also significantly advanced critical infrastructure projects such as the aeration tower rebuild, repainting of plant buildings and storage tanks, rehabilitabilitation of multiple welds, overhaul of high service pumps, and a complete skater
system rebuild are being implemented. e efficiently with fiscal responsibility. These improvements are positioning the facility for sustainability and future growth. In parallel, leadership has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional development, achieving the FLD class A
water operator certification and advanced credentiing that typically requires 5 years was completed in just four years. This certification enables operation of water treatment facilities of any size and represents a critical asset for the city. Additional courtwork
in advanced treatment processes, project management, grant development, and safety further strengthens operational expertise. In addition to a renewed emphasis on communication and collaboration has strengthened relationships across city departments and external partners. Coordination with
public works, the reclamation, community affairs, police, fire, and regional utilities has improved significantly, enhancing overall efficiency and responsiveness. [clears throat] Internal morale and cohesion have also been elevated through active leadership and team building
initiatives. All of these achievements reflect a high performance operation, a clear strategic direction, and a strong foundation for continued progress and growth. Please join me in congratulating the water treatment plant and all their accomplishments. [applause]
>> [applause] >> commissioners, city manager, fellow employees, citizens, thank you. It's we've been putting a lot of work in, and I owe it all to these guys right here. I mean, I may do the paperwork and get things through, but uh feet on the pavement. These are the guys that get it
done. They've saved the city tons of money doing jobs in-house, especially this man right here, Cody Haley. He's our lead mechanic. He saved hundreds of thousands of dollars for the city and I'm very proud to have him. [applause] [laughter] >> I'm fine. Go ahead. >> Thank you. [applause]
>> And I just want to say uh he has really Sean has done so much. It's amazing. We started with uh those lining of the water, remember? and and he's just grown significantly also as an individual employee. I'm so proud of him. Thank
you. >> Thank you. [applause] We just we're just going to call the name. You want to hear >> with my able body assistant. >> Okay. Let me say go ahead. Go ahead.
>> Okay. Um so staff has informed me and I found out too that uh this is the month that women you know should be we live 12 months a year. We can take one month at least and recognize what women do. I
mean, we do so much. Not only are we mothers, you know, grandmothers, wives, we clean house, we get up early in the morning, you know, we run to work, we go get grocery, and then we still have the
nerve to be effective. I don't know about anybody else. I just happen to be a woman also. So, guess what? I know. Nobody have to tell me, explain to me. I don't need to read a book. I actually
know what it takes to be a woman in this day and age. You have to have lots of skill sets. And we, the city of Palaka, we just want you to know we recognize you. We're grateful to our commissioners, our mayor, and they're
going to say something great, too. But I just want to say thank you. Thank you. Thank you. [applause] And to that end, we're going to recognize not everyone because we have many women who have contributed positively to this community, but we're going to recognize some of those women
this evening. Dr. Revette Jones. [applause] [applause] Tell me. We didn't post this. >> Laura France. [applause] >> I'm going to mispronounce this. Aru. Aru. Ara. >> Arya.
>> Ara. Okay, I am so sorry. Um, and I never mind the last name, but Arya, you know who you are. [applause] >> I I didn't hear properly, so I >> can >> Arya Aguire. >> [applause]
>> Lisha Ray, [applause] [applause] >> Algra Kitchen. [applause] Margaret Ellington, [applause] >> Aaron News. [applause] Sheila McCoy. >> YEAH. [applause]
Audrey Wise, [applause] >> Takiara Sessions, >> [applause] [cheering] >> Okay, >> Julianne Young and Miss Julianne was not able to attend this evening. So, we'll get this to here [applause]
Williams. Williams was also unable to attend and we will make sure she receives this. [applause] And Teresa Jackson who also was unable to attend but we will make sure she receives. [applause] Thank you.
Sorry. There you go. [laughter] Are we this way? Thank you so much. [applause] >> Okay. run next time. district. District clos. And
>> I want you to go back and look at that video. >> I'm sorry. What? >> You got a famous moment. Go back and look at the video. >> It's on YouTube. >> It is. Go look at it. We're going to move on to proclamation
city of Palaca proclamation for autism awareness month. Whereas autism spectrum disorder ASD is a complex is a complex developmental condition that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction is estimated to
impact millions of individuals and families worldwide. And whereas early diagnosis, understanding, and supported services greatly improve outcomes for individuals with autism, helping them thrive, achieve independence, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. And whereas the city of
Palaca recognizes the importance of promoting acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for all individuals with autism and acknowledges the dedication of families, caregivers, educators, health care professionals, and advocates who provide support and encouragement
every day. And whereas increasing public awareness about autism enhances opportunities for community members to learn, support, and fully include individuals with autism in all aspects of community life. And whereas the city of Palaca proudly stands with local
organizations, schools, and families working tirelessly to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and foster a community where every individual is valued and empowered. I near now therefore I Robera Koreah, mayor of the city of Palaka Flower, do hereby pro
proclaim the month of April 2026 as autism awareness month in the city of Palaca and encourage all residents to participate in activities and initiatives that support individuals with autism and promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion for all. Do I have a motion to approve?
>> Second. >> Motion to second. All in favor? >> I. Miss Amanda, could you come up? Is there anybody else here? No, that's [applause] Thank you all for allowing us to be here this afternoon. Um we are the members of Zetafi Beta sorority Zeta Museeta
chapter for Putnham County. Um it is a passion of ours and one of our national initiatives to support autism awareness. As a autism mom, this is something that I greatly support. The main thing being spreading awareness and bringing resources and connecting families in our community to the resources in the
community. Thank you for having us. We also want to invite you next Thursday from 5:30 to 7 to CEO overturf cafeteria where we are having an autism awareness fair where we will have um community partners. We will have sensory tables and um many different things for the
families in our communities um to connect them to resources. Thank you. [applause] Thanks so much. Thank you. [applause] >> Proclamation City of Palaca Water Conservation Month. Whereas water is a basic and essential need of every living
creature. And whereas the state of Florida water management districts and city of Pala are working together to increase awareness about the importance of water conservation. And whereas the city of Palaca and the state of Florida have designated April typically a dry month when water demands a most acute
Florida water conservation month to educate citizens about how they can help save Florida's precious water resources. and whereas has always encouraged and supported water conf conservation through various educational programs and special events. And whereas every business, industry, school, and citizen
can make a difference when it comes to conserving water. And whereas every business, industry, school, and citizen can help by saving water and thus promote a healthy economy and community. And whereas outdoor ed irrigation comprises a large portion of water use
will Palaca will encourage citizens and businesses to focus on improving outdoor irrigation in efficiency rather. Now therefore be it resolved that by virtue of the authority vested in me as the mayor of the city of Palaca to hereby proclaim the month of April as water conservation month. Palaka, Florida
calls upon all residences and businesses to help protect our precious water resources by practicing water safety measures, water saving measures, and increasing awareness of the importance of conservation in recognition of the 27th year of water conservation month. This year's focus will be on ensuring
that outdoor irrigation systems operate efficiently efficiently by using properly functioning rain shut off devices. By making sure these devices are installed, connected, and working as intended, our community can prevent unnecessary watering, reduce waste, and make better use of the rainfall we
receive. Motion to approve. >> We have a motion to second. All in favor? I. Any opposition? Thank you. Who is here to accept? >> Right here, m. >> Okay. >> How are you? Thank you very much. I didn't want to sneak up on you. [laughter] >> Would you like to say a few words
>> just real quick? >> Okay. Uh, Bill White from the Water Management District. First of all, how do you follow those two the last two proclamations? So, being last on the agenda, not good because they were fantastic. Um, I've been doing this uh probably about my third year now of
talking about water uh conservation. Thank you very much for bringing the awareness to to the people. This year it's totally different. So, April they say is the driest month. Well, now we got January, February, March, April, and probably May before we start getting the rains into June into June. that with
growth just is exploding throughout all of Florida. It's putting a major strain on the aquafer. That's where we get all our fresh, clean drinking water. The aquafer runs all the way up from from Georgia all the way down into by Palm Bay. So, it covers almost the whole state of Florida. So, it doesn't really
matter what Putinham's doing if Duvall's doing drawing a lot more. So, um, our board has tried to get ahead of this problem before it becomes a problem because we monitor the aquafer and it's low. The other bad thing that's going against this, and I hate to even say
this because emergency manager down there, put me in a headlock, but we haven't had any big rain events. Yes. Yes. Do it again. We haven't had any big rain events. That's what fills up the aquafer. So, the combination of high growth, not a lot of rain is is putting
us in a in a struggling position. Uh the board decided to go to a phase two water shortage. It's kind of sounds kind of scary, but it's not. It's what we've been preaching all along. Um they recommend watering only once a week. Not even though Putin might think their
social media does a great job. If you see your neighbor out there watering every day, let them know. Maybe they don't see this. Maybe they're not a a social media kind of person. Uh just talk to them. If we all work together, we all do this as a team, we can get to June and then and uh the district's got
a lot of programs to count to fill the water for aquifer back up. So, working together as a team, we'll get through this together. Thank you very much, Mayor. [applause] >> Everybody look this way. Thank you so much. Greetings everybody. I know numbers are
boring but that was exciting all the [laughter] things that happened. I'll try to bring the same excitement for uh finance. Um so here we have our dashboard and overall um the financials are stable. Um
we just have a few areas where we're just monitoring um as we dive into the um the half of the year. We're 41% into the year. This is the fifth month of the year and we're just um monitoring
overall citywide the revenues and the revenues for the airport and utility we're monitoring closely. Okay, you can go to the next page. The next page is a overall um dashboard
for the departments in the general fund. Overall the departments are doing great. Um the only department that we're monitoring um that's the Jenkins Gymnasium. Um if you scroll down a little more you'll see the yellow there
and it's basically that project where we are um renovating and and the project is moving forward as it should. So that's pretty much all that for for this page. We can move to the next page.
And with the reserves there wasn't a slight error there. This is the fifth month and not the third month, but the reserves don't change monthtomonth um much. So, this is pretty much the same numbers as a previous month.
So, any any uh questions or concerns? That pretty much concludes my financial report. >> Questions? >> I just have a question. Mhm. >> Um we you indicated on there that the
red indicates undertaking corrective action. >> I mean you recommending changing that changing the wording. >> I would like to have some kind of thought as to um what kind of changes are being considered
>> or what what you know what plan. That's correct. It doesn't have to be detailed, but just an overview as to what plans have been put in place to address that. >> The first step is meeting with the airport manager. I believe this will be
a collaborative effort to find ways to bulk up the reserves. Um, and if that means possibly increasing rates as we go into the the budget workshop period, uh, we would make plans to consider
increasing the rates at the airport. Um we could also consider where the expense expenditures can be where we could save and look at some of the um contracts that are currently in place and how we can save dollars there and those dollars
that we save we could um set them aside to put place them in the reserve account. >> Okay. Thank you. I would make the recommendation if we have a fund that is in the red that we have a thorough um
report as to what it entails the correction uh the undertaking the corrective action plan just so we as the elected officials will have a better understanding as to because it's been read for a while now and only thing that we've noticed is
it's just saying that it was a plan that or action has been taken But as far as the action, we are not aware of what actions have been taken. So I just >> just to give more clarity about the reserves. The reserves um you can think of it like a bank account where you have
funds that are part of your fund balance that is just sitting there. And what we do when we approve the budget, we're approving and saying this is the amount that we're spending for the year. Um so if we were going to increase the re reserves or make steps to increase it,
it would come through a resolution from um um presented before you all stating that we want to set aside funds um to increase the reserves. So just so so you're understanding it's not >> No, I get it. But the reason I'm asking
is because again when we come into these meetings of [clears throat] course we have people that are in here and we have people that watch. I think we should be able to explain to them as well our constituents so they have an understanding as to how things work. >> Can may I add something please?
>> Um it's also important to note that airport fund is an enterprise fund and in reality it does not have a requirement to have reserves. So the fact that we are doing it is a good thing. >> Correct. and uh but it's not like
required but this is the plan of the city of Palaca to >> have our no matter what fund it is be it enterprise or governmental we do have our own standard that we would like to increase it. So I believe one of the
things I will do commissioner is meet with the finance department finance director get a little bit more understanding of what other cities are utilizing as a percentage for enterprise funds which is totally different than
governmental. Governmental is 16.7%. So we'll make sure and take care of that too. >> Thank you. >> I I think I'm good. I was just going to make the statement that airport expenditures are green that the department is running well. It's fin
from a fi financial perspective and that these were reserves that are not required. That's the comment I was going to make. But to commission commissioner Campbell's point, >> [clears throat] >> um clarification would definitely help on this slide and when there is
something read the appropriate steps being taken would be very helpful in these meetings. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. city manager report. >> Oh, yes, ma'am. Um, so I I wanted to speak about the
floating dock. Just a quick update that we're very close to completion. It's my understanding that we expect to be completed by April 1st. I don't think that has changed or anything. and um we've maintained close communication and interaction with both the county and the
chamber of commerce. uh to the water consumption. Um we had a report that um that showed that we have a total of 62,41 services that we have built for the
fiscal year and that amounted to 430,000 I don't know if this is uh what what meter is this gallons 430 million 360,000 gallons have been used uh for the year
so I thought that was good information to know. Um the next item was the human resources department update. Uh we have retained we have hired a human resources director and uh she started on March
23rd which was Monday of this week. We have filled the positions of engineer and senior planner. Um we've also post the revised job description. Pre previously we had commission legislative aid. We don't have that. It's comm is
commissioner aid. And also this position is um the job description does allow the position to help support the city clerk. So she will be being trained or or he whoever it is. Uh we completed a
diversity report which I don't think I've ever seen. Um and it reflected like five different generations are literally working here in the city. We have 41 females and 132 males. Uh we're also
starting the process for a new salary study. >> Do you want to introduce excuse me the new human resources? >> I I would like to if it's okay. [laughter] Miss, if you would stand up please. Miss Japani. Japani. >> I met some of you.
>> Okay. And this is our new human resources director. Thank you. >> Nice. >> Yeah. >> Can you please come up and say your name some please? Sure. >> My name is Mary Trapeni and I've been had the pleasure of meeting you, Commissioner Jones. I've met the mayor. We introduced ourselves. I've not yet
met [clears throat] you, but hope to after the meeting and I'm thrilled to be here. I'm so proud to have Miss Jones and of course Amber. And we're just really excited to the three of us feel we can do a lot of great things together for the city, for our employees. >> Thank you.
>> More than 25 years. >> I have 32 years of experience. Would you like to share where you come from and your area of expertise? >> You you mean personally or professionally? >> Professionally. Okay. >> Always professionally. >> Okay. Okay. So, my background is in corporate America, mostly in um
manufacturing facilities. Sometimes manufacturing things like food, sometimes manufacturing things like airplane parts and things like that. Um so I have a lot of experience with unions, a lot of experience with unions, all different types of unions. Um, I'm
kind of known as an employee relations specialist. So, you have a really sticky employee relations issue, whether it be, you know, um, a diversity issue, a violent, workplace violence issue, those sexual harassment. Um, I'm kind of known as somebody who can take those on. I love employment law. I nerd out on it. I
read everything I can, digest everything I can. I was in human resources when a lot of the human resources laws were either implemented or upgraded. For example, FMLA started in 1994. I became the FMLA person and you know was sent to California for two weeks to learn FMLA
because California is where FMLA started and then it became adopted by President Clinton to the rest of the country. See that's me nerding out. I'll stop doing that. Um so that is really what I enjoy. It's what I'm great at. Um I'm a very um diplomatic person. I can remain
impartial, take feelings and other things out of it so that I can make proper decisions. I make decisions impartially always. Um and I think that um I will be a great addition to this department because of all of that experience, the union piece of it and
definitely um I also have a lot of organizational development experience. So that's developing policies and procedures that align with the strategic goals of whatever the organization is to make sure that not just the HR department but the company in general is moving in the direction that the
organization wants to move in. >> Thank you. Any further questions? >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Welcome. Thank you so much. I'm thrilled to be here. >> Okay. >> And finally, legislative update. Uh, everyone knows that um the legislature adjourned um without completing a 2026
27 state budget. Um the governor did introduce the idea of eliminating property taxes. So, we'll see what's going to happen. But thank you so much. That's it for the city manager report. >> Thank you. Any questions? Thank you. Move on to final revenue and
expenditures or >> Yes. Um come please. Uh the finance director is uh giving all of us an understanding of the final numbers that were submitted to the auditors and I just want the commissioners to you know
be aware that uh these are the final numbers that actually went to the auditors. Go ahead please. Um and this is just a standard procedure that we present this before you so you are aware of the numbers that we are
presenting to the auditors and um this is also a requirement um by one of the Florida statutes that we present the the final our numbers that we're presenting to the auditors.
So the numbers represent journal entries that are required to convert um the finances to Gazsby which that's a standard um thing that all municipalities do at the end of the year. Um so I won't bore you to death on
all the the entries but it's lots of fun for for us that love numbers >> and the audit process has started. >> Oh yes and the audit process has started. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Any questions? Go ahead. I don't have a question. I just have a comment and I want to say thank you. Um I know it was
a lot of work when you came on and getting your hands around all of the things that need to be submitted by the deadlines and I want to just thank you for being getting the city into a place where we're timely with our submissions and definitely meeting our requirements. So, thank you and your department very
much. >> Thank you. We have an excellent team. >> Thank you. I'm going to open the floor to public comments. Please leave limit your public comments to three minutes. Um and these are for items not specifically on our agenda this evening.
We start Mr. Brinsen >> Bron Main Street. I came down here today to ask about this project that they're doing with the water lines and because me having a detailed uh place where the
dust is coming by the when I wash the uh customers cars and by about 15 10 minutes later the dust is right back on the cars and I want to know what kind of solution we can come up with to try to help me because that's my livelihood.
This is what I do poorly. Okay. Um, Miss Cotti, I don't know if >> can I answer right after? >> Yes, please. >> Okay. So, in response, uh, I did go over to Mr. Brunson yesterday with um, you know, and we looked at the situation. I
did also request that public works director go by and see if we could possibly water the area down so that the dust doesn't come up as badly. U, Mr. Cherretio, you want to say anything,
please? >> We recognize the problem after you brought us to our attention, of course. Um, I've spoken to the contractor. What they're going to try to do is come by with a water truck twice a day. Um, earlier in the morning to keep it down because, you know, it's hot during the day and then to in the afternoon. Uh,
other than that, there's not a lot we could do. I also asked them to move some of the the piles of dirt a little further away from you to try to beat down on the amount of dust that's coming. So, we're really trying to do everything we can sort of to help. >> I understand. >> How long do we suspect we'll be in this position?
>> A few more months. >> For about two or three more months. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Right. >> So, what do I do about my business being affected? >> Come up please to the mic, Mr. Princy, because we can't. >> What do I do about this my business being affected by that? >> I don't have the answer to that.
>> Neither, do I? Uh I think that as we're doing as much as we can. Also I think one of the other steps we talked about was having them finish his area first. Remember >> so that that way uh you won't be affected as long as the project is
>> the contractor is focused on your area. So >> right trying to get you done first improvement. >> Yeah. So even like coming out out coming out of my drive as soon as you back out you got a whole line of dirt right there. So in no way to get capacity Those are going to move sir by the end
of the week specifically. So >> okay thank you commissioner Davis quick >> and I just want to get clarification. So a general statement first and I did speak to Miss Cardi about that this week any project that we do in the city we
need to proactively meet with um and communicate with the business owners and residents. And I think that is one area where we're lacking. People don't know when something's occurring. So that this could have been addressed proactively. And then my question is I want to make
sure I understand what are the steps that's going to be taken because it sounds like there's an immediate need for some action like there's dirt there that could potentially be moved someplace else. I hear the watering and I hear that um working with the
contractor we can look for them to maybe move this section up to finish first. Um so I do want to make sure I'm understanding that properly and so what can be done immediately >> all those things other than completing
the project. So we they are going to try to remove the piles of dirt and they are going to start watering twice a day. So >> starting >> today. >> Okay. >> Yes, ma'am. It's supposed to start today, but no later than tomorrow to be out there. >> So he's >> they will. >> Okay. And to finish up, go ahead, commission.
>> So he's talking about the pals, but he's not specifically only referring to the piles. What he's referring to is the ground that's in front of his property. Anytime he does work on a vehicle, he has to back it up
over that pile. I mean over that dust and given the quality of work, hand washing. Um, and I'm also concerned about the watering with the heat, how effective would that be? Is it a
solution really or he's still going to have to deal with mud? So, it's either it's there there's not a simple solution here, sir. There really is not until the construction's finished. It's is to try to do the best they can. Trial and error. We'll try the water. Hopefully
that works. Get him out there to try to sweep with the sweepers better. Maybe that's the next step. So we >> So let me ask you, let me ask you this. Is within the confines of the area that he's in. Is there not any temporary
lay something that could cover that specific area that will give him a little better relief? because I don't think it's going to be relief unless you give some kind of temporary topper to go in that area. >> Plastic.
>> It's a good suggestion, but plastic would be not a good choice, but there's some cloth we might be able to lay down like some under like we'll we'll we'll explore those options, sir. Absolutely. It's a great idea. >> Thank you. >> Yes, sir. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Um >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, sir.
>> Jeremy Lort. Hello, my name is Jeremy in the court and I [snorts] appreciate you guys doing all the recognitions ahead of time too. I come to a lot of these. I don't catch those. So, it was nice to >> Excuse me. Before you get started, Mr. Lor, could you tell us the city or town of residents? >> Oh, I'm sorry. De Berry, Florida. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Yep. I work for Preferred Governmental
Insurance Trust. Uh, Preferred provides property and casualty insurance for over 400 governmental entities across Florida, cities, counties, and fire districts. You name it. Um, we'd love to see if Palaca would like to come to the PE herd family when it comes to renewal this season. We haven't looked at you
guys since 2013, which means there's a high likely uh significant savings that we can do more than what your current program offers you. Uh, what makes Preferred different is that we don't provide insurance. Uh, only service is truly the heart of what we do. Every member gets a dedicated loss control
agent who regularly meets with you and helps you prevent accidents from becoming claims. We offer the best training and resources. Uh, and we hear we're here for you as a long-term partner. It's not just an insurance company. You get a say in how your claims are handled. And we work through independent retail agents. And we
frequently find that when members transition from our competition, they realize how neglected they've been. We also have a standout disaster recovery program. It's called Preferred Priority. Uh, and it gets you up and running very quickly after an event. Our members consistently tell us that the peace of
mind this gives them is invaluable. And there's more. We have a matching program that reimbures cities up to $5,000 for safety equipment purchases. Um, just to name one. I mentioned we quoted you guys in 2013 and I don't know what your current rate is. Um, but obviously a lot
has happened since that time period. And all I'm asking is that you consider us um letting you get giving you a competitive quote this fall. And if you decide to go ahead and let us just do that to give you the quote, there's usually two outcomes. Number one, you love the quote and we work together,
which is my favorite outcome. But there's also the other outcome, and that is that your current provider sharpens their pencils and they look at your current insurance and magically, for the first time in a long time, you get a reduction in your premium. Um, either
way, that's a win for the city of Palaca. So, uh, I'll leave my card. If there's any questions later that come up, please feel free to send me an email and I look forward to hearing from you. Have a nice day. >> Thank you. Is there, um, Miss Kitchens? Allegri Kitchens, Palaca, Florida, and I just want to give a shout out to your
city and streets department, water and streets department. I was at the radio station uh this afternoon around 12:30 and I found that the water was off. Uh the station manager had already left and so I called the water department and I figured that the landscape uh artist,
the landscape contractor had hit a city line, but I called the city water department. They said they'd be right out. Then the contractor came back after lunch and sure enough he cut the city line had a hole cut in it and the water meter was sitting up by the curb and uh he said, "Well, he's we're going to fix it." I said, "No, I've called the city."
And he get no I've called the city. So the city came out very promptly and sure enough they've got to come back tomorrow and put in a new meter and everything because the whole everything was torn up. The contractor just everything got messed up. But the water is now back on thanks to the city and the contractor. And then tomorrow the city's coming out
to put in the new box at the radio station WPK WID 1428 St. John's. And they said there's no extra charge to the to the radio station for the water. But I just wanted to point out to you folks how very wonderful your streets and water department is. I've dealt with
them before. I've seen them working in 8 foot deep water in the streets in in in holes in the middle of the night at 28 degree temperature. They're Johnny on the spot. They're out all the time. If there's any way to give him a raise, give him a raise. >> Thank you. It's nice to hear positive
things about our employees who we who are wonderful. Thank you. >> Anybody else here for public comments? Um, come up and please fill out a card, Mike, when you get a chance. You can speak first. Yeah. No, come up first. You can
>> Yes, please come up and give your name and city and town of residence. >> Hey, Mike at Simpleica, Florida. Um, I'm just super concerned about the future of Palaca. I've been working with, uh, you know, at the Jenkins Community Center
for the last, uh, two years, year and a half, and, you know, we're at a precipice of deciding who will lead Palaca. And we need to really be serious about that and think about the people that
could run for office and excite people of all generations. So I just want to express my concern to me like the people running right now. Are you excited about it? I'm not. Let's
get excited about about voting. So that's all I got to say. >> Thank you. And please fill out a card and turn it in city clerk. Thank you. Is there anybody else here for public comment? Miss Grace, please come on up. Name and city and town of residents.
>> Uh, good evening, Nicole Grace, Palata, Florida, outside the city limits. It's unincorporated county. Um, I am here as president of the historical society. And I just wanted to say how excited I am. Um, the Bronson Mhullen House that grant
program uh has been moving along and Mr. Randy, who's out there, uh, has made quite a bit of progress. We've included him in a lot of our, uh, programming and, invited him to the, um, meetings, which I know we send it by email to y'all as well, but it's just for so many
years I've heard, "Oh, it's not going to happen. It's not going to happen the city. It's not going to do it." And, uh, it's being done. So, we're clad with wood and and moving forward. So, thank you. And I just, you know, wanted to share that. >> Thank you. We're happy, too.
>> [laughter] >> to say I wanted to say thank you to uh our projects team that they're really aggressive with moving things forward. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Is there anybody else here for public comment? Seeing none, I'll close public comment.
[clears throat] I don't know if there's anything further to respond to at this time based on the public comments we received other than Mr. Brinsen's which we did respond to. Um, moving on to the consent agenda. Um, I'm
going to pull items B and F. >> Yes. >> Go ahead. >> E and M. >> E and M. Okay. >> E. >> I said B and F. E. Then E and M. >> Mayor. >> Yes.
>> I'm sorry. Uh F. Is that streetscape? >> Uhhuh. >> Um, is there any way to pull it off off of the agenda or once it's on we cannot pull it off? >> So I just got pulled
>> and but pull me now to discuss it >> for discussion or >> I wanted to pull it for removal. >> Yes, for removal. >> So you'll need to make >> Yeah, we will. And that's why I thought when we got to it once we get through to that portion. >> Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Um, any other
items to be pulled? >> I'll make a motion that we accept the consent agenda excluding items B, E, F, and M. >> Second. >> We have a motion, a second. All in
favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you. Item B, adopt resolution 2026, R45, granting a special events permit to Lee Hall for the Easter funday event. Mr. Cut right.
>> All right. So, you did you pull it because you had some questions or or did we I asked Miss Carter to pull it. I wanted to have some changes to the event. >> Okay. >> So, [clears throat] so after Thank you. Thank you.
The original event was vetted as a first time event and but after we looked at it this week and had some concerns from other people, we decided to take another staff and and make it a class B and also we brought measures. As you can see, we want to close the roads on Dunham,
not Dunham, the 14th Street, >> right? >> From Krill to >> car >> car. >> And actually, we just closing it right there past the lodge and down there right before you get to the parking by
the basketball court. That in piece in between where we going to close them. traffic still flow in through the lodge if they need if they made the wrong turn and if they wanted to come from other side they can go out their way. So we're gonna close from there. We're also bringing in extra law enforcement just to be safe. Captain William as I thought
about we need just just to be on the safe side. Uh it's a nice event and it shouldn't be major issues but we have had a couple events there and we want to make sure we can close the house. >> Uh amplify sound is going to be asked for. He was having a boom box. So, it shouldn't be a lot of loud music, but I
said we air on the side of caution. So, we ask for amplified sound per it's from 2 to 6, 2 to 7. It's a Easter basket giveaway with one vendor and uh a little >> Okay. Any questions of Mr. Cartwright?
Go ahead, Commissioner Davis. >> I want to make sure when these events occur and we're going to have extra police, that's a cost to the organizer. >> Yes. Yes. >> Thank you. Yeah, I spoke to >> Okay, I'm gonna I'm g go ahead and make
my comment. Um, one of the things I want to ensure in our city that we do is that everyone who meets criteria to have an event can meet the criteria without, I feel like, having to prove that it's
going to be a safe event. I'm not saying we shouldn't be prudent, but I do have some concerns that and I've seen some of the comments um on social media and heard some comments in general and con
um kind of linking it to prior events. We have since established a process and a protocol for events where they are vetted. So, I just want to make sure we're not setting a setting a precedence where when some organizers have events, we have to make sure we're proving that
it's going to be a safe event. All of our events should be safe and we will handle anything that is not acceptable accordingly. Thank you. >> Thank you. Any other questions, discussions? Is there anybody here for public comment on this item? Miss
Kitchens, come on up. I leave your kitchen for the floor. I'm glad you pulled it. I do too concerned, but I wasn't going to ask it to be pulled probably two or three years ago, maybe longer. There was a uh Easter egg hunt. It was permitted. It was allowed. The person that put it on filled out all
the paperwork. Everything was in order. Everything was great. The Easter egg hunt went great. The kids had fun. Everything was wonderful for 3:00. 3:00 in the afternoon, a bunch of adult men in cars with boom boxes pulled in all around Hank Bryan Park. They pulled the
people's driveways. They parked on their lawn. They blasted boom boxes and according to the people who witnessed stuff, there was alcohol and drugs flowing and that very well concerned the people in that area. I don't live in that area. I'm several blocks away. I'm not concerned about it. But I just want
to point out that it was previously it was a it was an allowed event and the event the event planner had no they didn't do it. these outside people came in and ruined the event for the children. So, I'm glad there's gonna be a police presence because it does happen when you have children's events, which is supposed to be good for children.
Before you know it, somebody, some adult has decided they're going to come in and ruin it. So, I'm glad the police are going to be there. It makes me feel better about the event. And hopefully there won't be any there won't be anybody parking on people's lines, parking in the driveway, blocking their homes, cussing, drinking, and drugging.
This did happen. And I can't remember how many years ago it was. I think it was when Mr. Campbell that hadn't been elected too long. It was been quite a few years ago, but I haven't forgotten it and it was very important. It was very uh it something it was very it was very scary to me because I was concerned about the children and they'd had a really good time. Everything was
wonderful. Boom. It went downhill. So, I just wanted to say that and say thank you for providing that to law enforcement. Better to be safe than sorry. And there is a criminal element in polactive. Uh culture has nothing to do with it. Race has nothing to do with it. It's got to do with ignorance. There's a criminal element of black like
to break into children's parties and do stuff. So, thank you very much. >> Thank you. Is anybody else here for public comment on this item? >> Go ahead. I will say that um with regards to the last few events that have been held at
that location, Palaka Police Department and our um recreation department has done a phenomenal job with making sure that that area um was vacated properly and actually stayed around to make sure
that there was no laughtering uh within those areas. Also, I want to make sure that to acknowledge the organizer of this event who has had a previous event who has
went beyond to ensure the safety um of his events that have taken place with regards to lighting, which regards to extra police officers and all of those things. So, I want to make sure that we don't overshadow this individual because
the previous events had nothing to do with the organizer of this event. So, I want us to be mindful and I do agree with some of the concerns that she have brought up and those are things that I've already spoke to staff about to ensure the safety because again, if I'm comfortable with my children being
there, I want to be comfortable for every citizen and child to be there. And I would not have my children in a situation that jeopardize their safety at all. And I would not put any other child in this city in that same um position. So I just want to make sure
that we don't overshadow the event with some of the things that have been said. >> Thank you. Go ahead. >> Go ahead. Please make a motion. I move that we accept resolution 2026-R45 with the noted changes. Second
>> motion is second. All in favor? I. Any opposition? Thank you. On to E. Adopt resolution 2026 R47 approving approving amendment two to grant agreement 25 PLN18 FTE vulnerability assessment mapping.
>> Yeah, I I pull that. Mayor, um just a question. It looks like this started in 2024 and we're extending the time. It looks like uh we needed more time um to I believe have the deliverable by September 2026.
I just wanted to understand what was what um prompted this extension and what was the original expected date and h >> how are we assured that we're going to meet this September date. Thank you.
>> Go ahead. >> For those of you who haven't met me >> for those of you who haven't met me, I'm Chris Glimp. I am your new grant writer and administrator. Happy to be here. I can answer your last question first
>> and the guarantee that we have that this will be done by that time is that the final draft is being created into a final product that was due at the end of March and
unfortunately it's going to take them just a couple more weeks to finish it. This is a large project with GIS mapping going fully into our resources looking at all [clears throat] the different areas including flooding, water sources,
any of the vulnerabilities in terms of a calamity or disaster that could affect Palaca. So, it's a very very large and a very intense project for them. >> Thank you and and and welcome Chris. And
um I do feel confident now that we have you in this position and that our projects are being tracked. Um thank you very much. >> Thank you. Anybody else have any questions, Mr. Glenn? If not, >> okay, thank you. Um I'm going to >> Oh, is anybody here for public comment on this item?
>> Seeing no close public comment. Do we have a motion? >> Yes. Um I move that we accept resolution 2026-R47. >> Second. >> Motion is second. All in favor? Yikes. Okay. You okay? >> Yeah, I'm fine. [laughter]
>> Just want attention. Um, all in favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you. F. Adopt resolution 2026 R48, approval of change order 2 for St. John's Avenue streetscapes improvement. Um I pull this
because as we recall from our conversation at the CRA meeting um that this is no longer change order we need but I think for again for folks that are here tonight could we please give provide provide more information on that? Yes, I'm I would ask u come on
project manager [clears throat] so he can explain it better than I perhaps [clears throat] we've been in contact with heirs and mayor construction get everything done we have a meeting tomorrow to get all this stuff cleaned
up and we should have boots on the ground bank working tomorrow >> cool >> so hopefully this is last we're going to speak as we hope and we're back on track. That's our goal. >> Okay. And there was a source of confusion that there was an expectation we needed logical conduits for the
electrical and that turned out not to be accurate after Mr. Ferio reviewed the plans. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Okay. >> Do we have a motion? >> So move. >> Second. >> Second.
>> All in favor? I. Any opposition? Thank you. >> [snorts] >> Um I m adopt resolution 2026 R54 approving the purchase and installation of a splash pad for $484,42125 to Aqua Underground. Miss Commissioner Davis.
>> Yes. Um I pulled this because I want to ask uh Miss Cardi, I know this is and I'm agreeing with what we're adding. Um >> my question is is this project do we have the complete scope of the project
and where I'm going is you know this is a change order for to add the I think the flooring >> the installation more of the installation >> more of the installation. >> So the reason I'm I pull this is to ask um and one of the concerns I brought up
previously is about cost. Is this a real the cost and will it continue to rise based on additional items? So my question is for this item the installation includes obviously the splash pad and now the additional and
does this include um >> we talked about some kind of barrier or fencing. I'm using the term fencing loosely. Does this include everything? >> Yes, ma'am. It does. But I Mr. Joe, can you come up and give just a little bit
more detail and clarity? But the to your question, the answer is yes. I just like more. >> And and what is the increase of cost attributed to exactly? >> Let me do one thing. Um the original cost that we've been talking about for two years was 375,000, [clears throat]
right? >> We all know that. However, during that period of time between when we started talking about it and now we're trying to implement, there were causes that, you know, were not being considered initially. That's I think that's the best I can say.
>> Go ahead. Explain, please. >> So, yes, ma'am. That does that total cost that they include includes the installation, the entire park itself, the extended patio around a park because you can't just have just the park. You have to have where they come into it. Um, there's no bench seating. uh per se.
So there might be some small uh increases occurred down the line, but that does include a barrier around it as well. Um and we met there the other day to um go over the parking area to clean up the park. There's minimal costs to do that to get the park ready to you know
there'll be some way finding signs so on and so forth that we have to install. So there will be some cost but very minimal. And one more thing, um, we're also looking at, uh, putting parking because it's not that it's the splash pad, but just for accessibility. Uh,
that street there, Donald Street, I think it's called. >> Donald. >> Okay. So, therefore, that street will now allow us to have parking. Uh, we did look at some other, uh, mitigating features we we're going to do. Uh, and that's like putting fence not just
around the splash pad, but also the wooded area. Uh, there's a pond there. So, >> and what were you want to say, Mr. Burk? You want to say >> there's also along Ninth Street if you go on that side of the park on the other side of the pavilion, there's also a parking there. So, there's going to be plenty of parking. It was concerns,
>> but we managed to come up with a pretty good plan to do achieve it. >> Okay. >> Commissioner Davis. >> So, so again, my concern. Thank you for that. And I I can see the vision. Here's what I want to make sure we don't do, and I've seen this, and I I don't like
it, is we have a project, and I'd like for us, we want to do it in the most cost-effective way, but if we're going to do it, we need to do it right. >> And I'm concerned that I hear b seating is not even already included because I don't know how you have a splash pad and
we want parents to wash your kids or somebody wash them. Where are they gonna where are they going to be in the cars in this great parking lot? But I hear you. >> Right next to it, ma'am. This under area >> the pavilion, which means the kids could potentially have to walk through the dirt to get to the pavilion from the
splash pad. I'm just I'm not here to design. I'm giving my concern that which was always my concern. If we're going to do a splash pad, we need to do it properly. And um so um
I don't I don't I'm going to stop there and let someone else comment, but I've lived with splash pads and just having the splash pad without bench seating or some kind of barrier around it where parents can be right there if the kids need something and not running through a
grassy area or dirt to come back from there to back to the splash pad to that because you know a lot of the questions and concerns that were raised and specifically by Miss Kitchens is making sure things are sanitary and safe. So, I
just want I want that on the record. So, I'm going to yield to anyone else who wants to comment and help me with this >> because >> Commissioner Jones. Yeah, I I agree with Commissioner Davis [clears throat] and on this particular splash pad, we did go
out there and have a site visit and I hope that we all go on a field trip out there. And to her point, when we're presented with uh these renderings, >> this is what we expect.
Something definitely very close to this. >> Yes. And the reason why I'm saying it is to her point that includes benches, that includes shaded areas. Uh matter of fact, just last week I went out to the county and they have uh installed
another shaded area because that's an open area and as we saw it, it has to be put out there or parents won't be out there to watch their kids and we are taking into consideration. the second and I want I didn't say it to you guys when we were at the meeting, but the
increase of cost, it was kind of it kind of puzzled me a little bit why it would cost more to have it at Booker Park versus the riverfront. I I I still don't get that.
Um, but I wanted to say it in front of all the uh my colleagues so that you know that no sidebar conversations went on with staff. >> I'm saying it now so that we could have those questions answered. Um, however, the expectation is similar to that, very
close because we don't want to get out there and none of that stuff is not out there for the amount that we're putting into this splash pad. It's supposed to be quality and we want to make sure that Booker Park get the quality that the riverfront would have gotten. >> Exactly. That's all I want to say. >> Precisely.
>> Thank you for the comments about the benches. >> Does anybody else have comments? Commissioner Dave, >> I'm in agreement with what has been stated uh with regards to um and I and I'll be more specific. We have a lot of things that come before us and by the
time the product is finished, it's nowhere near what it is. And the even at the riverfront there was something that was supposed to that was presented to us and by the time it came it looked like a
stable. Um and so [clears throat] I'm just being realistic. And so bringing a full scope of work um to us allow us to make a better decision as to moving forward. Um, and even just thinking
about I'm not sure if we want these kind of benches or you know if we want the benches that they are approving at the riverfront which is $2,000 and you know so those things when you say minimal cost that's not a minimal cost but we don't want lack of quality because of
where it is. We want to make sure even with the pavilion that's there if you have on a hot summer day you can probably only fit two families under that pavilion. So, we have to think about it more long term because there is going to be way more cost and it's not
going to be minimal uh with regards to making sure that the safety component, the health component because Miss Algra, I got to give it to her, she came with a full list of things and again walking through grass, not knowing if animals are trekking through there, not knowing
all of those kind of things, that is a health violation to me and honestly I wouldn't want my children to be a part of that because it opens um but there's a better chance of seeing something if the the appropriate uh foundation is
there. So again at this moment and I'll be completely honest I would want to wait and have a real rendering as to what that cost is going to be and that's just my opinion. We can move forward if we the desire but I'm just letting you know my opinion. I want the project, but
when I want the project, I want to be complete so that we are not peacemilling things together. And I made the same requirement with the riverfront park. If we're going to do it, let's do it in its entirety versus bringing us back bits and pieces. >> Anybody else?
>> That is the rendering. No, I'm fine with the rendering, but I want the full scope of work as we >> including the benches so that we the rendering first of all for the product that we're purchasing is just the splash pad, the immediate area around it, the benches and everything outside the
splash pad any park USA. So those they they have nothing to do with the actual rending or the product that we're purchasing. I just want to make sure that's perfectly clear. >> No, I we understand that. But I'm just saying we want to know the entire cost of what's going to happen because later on down the road,
>> uh, we're trying to find ways to save money. Sure. And the further down the road we go, we know expenses begin to rise. And we've seen that with several pro, uh, projects. So again, I would like to have a full scope of not only what's going to be at the park, but the
cost associated with them, >> because what we think is minimal, >> it doesn't always be minimal. >> True statement. Um, also there could be some lighting issues down the line depending on how late the park stays open. You're right, there are some many unknowns. Um, part of coming up with
designing exactly what's going to happen. Now, we know what the rendering looks like. We have square footage. We know the general area we want to put it in. But when they come out to install it, things may change and shift like I personally would like to move it closer to the pavilion to try to cut down on the grass area. We thought about that
because the more the kids grass, the more to bring the grass back out to is going to increase our our bill for cleaning up. So we have thought of some certain things but I think our best option is to actually wait until the footprint is in place to come up with an idea of what we want to do in what areas
and at that point we'll certainly bring it back and have a very real detailed discussion about that sir >> I didn't know if we could come up with like benches or benches or whatever design we choose that we can't come up with an estimate for do we need five six whatever we need and how much will that
cost additionally and other things as well but I mean I think we can come up with estimates. >> Yeah, but that would be >> park improvements. They don't have anything to specifically do with I get >> the splash pad because that's a cost in itself and uh but it's necessary for
>> but yeah, but there also there's a budget in parks, a million dollar budget that we could put >> benches and that's for whether you're playing basketball, whether you're having a picnic or whatever. So, we can't put that cost just on the splash pad. I I agree with that, but I would just like to see the total cost,
whatever budget line item it's coming out of just or an estimate of it. I mean, I just think again, we don't know. >> You >> I know what you're saying. I agree. I understand. >> Yeah. because you you can't you can't bundle that up because it's a sep it could be a separate but >> go ahead.
>> So what I'd like to recommend because I'm sure um to to the mayor's point about estimating we can get estimates because we know the capacity of the splash pad and I'm sure that vendor based on experience and historical
information can give us recommendations based on the capacity of what that looks like. Now to Commissioner Jones's point, I am not saying that money comes out of splash pad, splash pad, splash pad, but
we do need to understand and work with finance to make sure we're allocating from the parks, you know, how we can maintain and do all of these things. So, so that's my recommendation. Now, I don't know what we need to do in terms
of emotion or action. >> Can I ask just one thing also? Um because I believe public works director advised me that one of the reasons why that cost went up because [clears throat] there was a time between when we first started and we finally got
here. Um also I think the vendor wasn't there something about them needing to have a purchase order pretty soon >> correct >> in order to keep the price we have because next thing you know that's going to go up even more >> 20%.
>> Okay. Thank you. want that. >> Go ahead. Did you I don't know if you had something, Commissioner Z. >> No, I I'll make a motion to approve. >> Second. >> Is there anybody here for public comment on this item? Okay. Miss Kitchens first.
Mr. Joe, can you move over with Kitchens? I had thought about these snakes in the grass, so to speak. And when Miss Davis was talking about like, "Oh my gosh, yeah, we need you all need to make sure that whatever the walkway is to the splash pad that they don't have to go through the grass or leaves or anything like that." I would suggest
moving it as close to the pavilion as you can. And as to the benches, if you all have ever sat on a metal bench when it's super hot, super cold, you don't want to do that. I suggest wooden benches. They feel really they're hot, they're cold, but they're under metal. I would suggest wood benches similar to what they have around pools and stuff.
um which will come out of the parks stuff. But as far as the expense goes and what u thank you commissioner Campbell for uh mentioning me. The list that I gave y'all did not come from me. State of Florida Department of Health has regulations, very strong regulations on the operation of these splash pads
and what you have to have in place. It's the same regulations as what you have to have for a pool. This is the cost of installation. You haven't talked about the cost of maintenance and running and doing that. But it looks great. I'm excited about it. But I do hope you can get a canopy over it because you know that water's looking kind of hot in the summertime. Thank you.
>> Thank you, Mr. Duds. Come Mr. D, come on up. >> Give your name. Yeah, you can fill out a card afterwards, but please do so. >> Name and city of town res. >> Uh, Mike Simple of Florida. Thank you for guiding me through the process. I was a little confused by that. Um, this
is a values versus money conversation. I feel like a lot of you were invested in the idea. I was against this idea originally because somebody said, "Hey, we already have a a splash pad uh near the near >> the park." >> Yeah. Triangle Park. >> Well, why can't we be a two splash pad
city? Um [laughter] um so yes, I [snorts] feel like all these conversations about benches and and and you know a a great canopy and they're important, but something to give kids excited by about
going by the river that's I mean how how can you put a a price on that? So I'm excited about that whole idea. I hope that you guys can work it out. Um, trying to think if I have anything else to say here. Uh, [laughter]
yeah. I just hope you guys can kind of green light this because I think it's a great idea. Let's be pro Palaca. >> Thank you. >> All right. >> Is there anybody else here for public comment on this item? Seeing no one close public comment. Do we have a motion? >> Okay. >> There's a vote.
>> Okay. I'm sorry. Spaced out. Um, all in favor? >> I. Any opposition? >> Thank you, >> Mayor. We I need some clarification on the consent item F that I I believe you uh made a motion to
approve it. I think that that was >> Yeah, we made a mo I think the mo the Can somebody please state the motion again? >> No, it wasn't a motion. It was >> Well, what what occurred was that's why I was looking. You said so moved. I don't know what was moved. >> Okay. So, we we need a repeat of the
motions when they're made. >> So, yes. And so it needs to be pulled permanently. >> Yeah. >> I thought we had that discussion. So >> yeah, so but restate. >> I purposely ask the question that when we pull that that it was for to be pulled.
>> Okay. So what what we will need is just for clarification for the record is a motion to deny. >> Deny. >> That was clear. >> Yep. >> Thank you. >> Seven. discussion direction renaming
Napoleon Street. Who's going to speak to it first? >> Oh, I don't mind. >> Go ahead, Miss Cotti. >> Yes, ma'am. Um, >> do we need this? So, um
the city um had been given an opportunity or at least just to look at a possibility of um securing a property next door to the annex. >> No, no, no. We're on Napoleon Street. >> Are we on Napoleon? Oh, I'm moving so
fast. Sorry about that. >> Sorry. >> The Brooks I thought we you >> Yes, that's what that's what it's about. But it's about renaming Napoleon Street. So that yeah >> that's the presentation. >> I can speak about it. Um if go ahead.
>> Okay. Last week there was a presentation by the class of 1969 from central academy. >> Um Mr. James um spoke about it and the request is the I'm sorry the class has submitted an
application to the city as well as signatures um from citizens of Palaca with a request to rename Napoleon Street to the Fred Rbrooks Street Drive or whatever um is the
appropriate um name for that. So that is a request. >> Yes. And um so um what we're asking is that uh we have some direction about where would we like
to go with this because there is also an additional process with the county. That's called the 911 coordination. However, we still would need to have a resolution or something of that nature from the city. Uh just saying that you
are in agreement with um >> so Miss West, if you could outline the steps for us. >> Um there's and I do believe it's part of your agenda package. It is. Um there is the Putham County 911 coordination where
uh basically you have to go through this process with the county. the board of county commissioners approves of it after they coordinate with 911 dispatch services so as not to cause confusion with 911 calls. After the board of county commissioners approves of the renaming of the street change, we ratify
that change through the form of a resolution. So there are numerous steps that need to be uh uh achieved before you adopt your resolution for ratification. >> Commissioner Davis. >> Okay. um clarification um because I did read what was in the pack packet. I want
to make sure I understand. So the street is in the city because there's this 911 component to it. It has to have some county approval. My question is so
in in in cases like this the applicant needs to go to the county and not come to the city. Is that what we're saying? Or do we need to agree or um provide support for that applicant
first in the city and then um our process because I here's why I'm concerned. Thank you for clarifying the 911 situation. I don't see a process in the city of Pala for requesting a street to be renamed. Is there one? First of all,
>> we we do have no we don't have a particular code provision for this. >> Um we do have to go through the 911 because that is who we have an agreement with through Putnham County for their dispatch services. Correct. We don't have our own dispatch service.
>> Correct. But where what what I want clarification on is we have an agreement the city. So the city has some responsibility in what I'm going to use the term
approving approving this request before it ever goes there is and I think that's a question. Um otherwise someone could just go to the county to have a street in the city rename because we have a 911
agreement with the county. So yes, that actually is what is contemplated. Any person, any person may initiate the process to name or change the name of a public or private roadway anywhere within Putinham County by going through this process.
and and that is why it comes back to you if it's within your jurisdiction you need to ratify at the very end of the process but this is this is the process I >> so anybody can or any entity can apply ultimately the city has to ratify it if it's within the city limits
>> so county first and city >> county city >> so my question is then for this which was submitted in January We're just getting this clarification, which is a little concerning to me. Um,
and then if that's the case, then the information really that's been submitted, the application just needs to be trans the person who submitted it needs to just go fill out the application requirements as outlined, I believe, in what we saw here. >> Yeah. I I have no awareness that this
was submitted in January. The the applicant proposed this to the county in January. No, the applicant I I'll let the city manager speak. >> He did. The applicant met with me uh December 11th, 2025. Uh we had a
meeting. I gave him understanding at at a minimum he needed to get signatures and uh do a petition so that he can be placed on our agenda. uh as we prepared to put it on the agenda for voting and
so forth. Uh between our chief of police and city attorney working together, they understood that no, there's another process and that's called the 911 coordination. So initially what my understanding is of what um I'm hearing
from Commissioner Davis is there not an opportunity for the process to start with us and then we submit the applica or do the appropriate uh correspondent because I don't remember this being as difficult when we renamed 11th Street a
Phip Randolph and then we did 19th Street Martin Luther King. So I don't understand the this process was not it was the same but it was I thought we initiated it initially
because had that been the case when he met with you you should have directed him to >> one of the time >> right and of course at that time I didn't know um I even u tried to find out okay well what have they done historically because this not first >> let me let me ask this question because
I don't want to extend Uh, attorney West, >> are there any policies or procedures that we can implement to mainstream and simplify this process if we were to have
someone to come to us again in the future, taking in consideration, knowing we have to go to the county, should that be the first check off on the box or should coming to us and we initiating? I'm just looking for a process.
>> Sure. I mean, we do have a code provision that pertains to the renaming of parks, open spaces, and community facilities. So, we could potentially amend that code provision to include street renaming, but it currently doesn't contemplate that. I should also
note uh in the street name petition instructions from Putnham County 911 dispatch, it again starts with any person. We are a municipal corporation. We constitute a person. So we can also initiate that process. Nothing precludes
the city from supporting such an endeavor um on behalf of an individual or on behalf of the city. >> So >> Commissioner Jones. >> So can the [clears throat] presentation was here from the class and the the
speaker already and we I think consensus what we wanted to make it to happen. So at this time can we direct you Miss West to make it happen? to apply to the county >> as yeah as representative of the city. >> Yeah,
>> you do that and make sure we get that done. And I think it's simple as that. >> Is it is it that simple? Just to be clarified. >> Yes, I I we can certainly support the endeavor [clears throat] in terms of uh going to collect the the signatures of
the 80% of the affected parties >> is already done. [clears throat] >> Oh, okay. I'm not aware of that. That's what you said, >> Miss the the applicant did collect a hundred signatures and I spoke with him today. He said he even had more signatures. I
did let him know that we would support him, you know, by doing exactly what you're saying that we would grab the information and submit it on his behalf to PN County 911. >> Go ahead.
the one the instructions that are in our packet mentioned that 80% of those affected by the name change so those who live on Napoleon Street or at crosssections of Napoleon Street and this is um um Miss West please when I
finish if you can confirm that [clears throat] I'm understanding this. If that is the case, this the 100 plus signatures that have already been obtained, the instructions were given for them to get those signatures [clears throat] from
um residents of the city of Paca. That's the instruction that was given in December. What I'm hearing though is the requirement is 80% of those impacted by the name change, which could be a different set of signatures. So that's
one requirement that has to be met before. >> Um I am asking as as just was previously asked based on obviously we're g we gave a constituent incorrect information or
incomplete information. I would like to see the city submit this on behalf of the applicant that all the work that has already been done. there is an outstanding item for the 80% signatures but other than that based on the
requirements it can be executed from the city and I believe Miss West you just noted that anyone could initiate that including the city. So that is what I'd like to propose as well in support of what was already asked by I believe it was
Commissioner Campbell or Commissioner Jones >> and and the applicant just to add on um he I made him aware of the 125 and he says that's not a problem. They're ready. >> Yeah. So I just want you to know that I >> but again the correct to to make sure
the process goes smoothly as it can the correct the impacted individuals um on Napoleon to make sure those signatures are on there. >> Right. We we're committed to assist with that. I still would like to see that a policy is put into place >> that part >> that
>> clearly identifies and outlines >> what we just summed up and talked about so that there is not room for um ERA and that we have something that we can present to anyone that is wanting to do that.
and maybe even amending. >> Miss Yeah, Miss Go ahead, >> Miss West, you mentioned that we could um modify the existing code, amend the code to include streets. Would that >> from your um professional opinion
um provide the level that we need for future requests like this or do we need something more substantial? an ordinance is the best way to notify the public and maintain consistency over the course of time. >> And I think that what she was referring
to, we just um not long ago implemented that uh with the renaming of the parks and all of that kind of stuff. So that's something that's more so recent than not. >> I'm sorry, I'm not >> with the renaming of the public places,
the streets. That is something that has been more in the recent years than it has not been. So sometimes that's a very relative um >> policy to follow. >> So do I hear us saying that that code
modifying that to add streets names or am I hearing that we need to do something? >> I I will look at that code provision and see how we can modify it so it can include uh street renaming. >> Okay. Um, and then I will just need a a
contact person because there's elements here. For example, we have to provide three alternate choices from the street name list. Um, >> in addition, this is a platted street. It's [clears throat] on Dicks Plat. And so we will need to confer with the planning department, correct? On how we
need to modify the plat, which typically will require uh an ordinance to modify the plat. >> Okay. >> Okay. We just need to follow rules. I do want to update on the record to Commissioner Campbell's point, this was not the process for previous street
renames. So, >> I know you're I'm the point I'm trying to make is that obviously something differently happened prior
for more than one street. And I would think that that would be documented in in the cities. Um, so my question is, can we go back and see how we rename those other streets? That's my question. Can we look into
that as well? Uh, Miss West, find out how we were able to rename streets and what's different now before we delve into a new process that is documented by the county. And once we do have that, I
think it would be helpful um to have a checklist of sorts so when somebody else comes in, they know what those steps are walking in the door and what what they have to do next. And that's also available for future city employees so that we don't have to keep reinventing
the wheel that we already have that information. Miss Kitchens, >> I was waiting on her. >> I saw her. I saw her. No, I was just saying >> I have quite a bit of information to share with you folks. Hopefully I can do it in three minutes. Uh St. John's Avenue was the last street that was
legally changed and that was done between 59 and 62 at a city commission meeting and the way the citizens of black found out about it. We read it in the daily news. We were not happy. However, let me share this with you. We had tried to get St. John's change back to Lemon Street over the years. Could not do it because you think, okay,
change the name. That's great. You're going to change the name. First of all, when you change the name, it affects social security, Medicare, income tax. Uh it it affects your all your benefit programs. It affects your lights, your water, utilities, phone, your credit cards, your banks, everything you deal
with that call needs a street address. You have to contact every entity that you deal with. Your banks, your credit, your your credit cards, you have to contact them and inform them you have a new address. Then you need to check with the property appraiser and make sure that your new address didn't remove your homestead because now you live in a
different location. according to the computer records. This is a massive uptaking and the the county is very wise to require that 80% of the citizens who live on the street or join the street, they're the ones that have to sign. I would question how many of those 100
people live on Napoleon Street. Have you asked the citizens, do they want their street name changed? So, I think there's a lot of things that have to be researched before you actually move forward with this. The other thing is I don't particularly believe Napoleon Street was named after the French dictator general Napoleon Bonapart. I
have not had time to research it because I just saw this last night when it popped up as a last minute item. I think there's been several prominent black business people in P County named Napoleon. One of them had a business in East Palaca. I cannot remember his last name. Haven't had time to research it
yet. I know there's been at least several Palacco businessmen with the first name of Napoleon. I believe it was named after them. You need to do historical research before you Oh, it was named after the French general. Yeah. Like somebody in Florida would name something after a French dictator that they were fighting. Yeah. Right. I don't think it was named after the
general. Maybe it was. But Napoleon is a very famous name during the period of time from the when the real Napoleon lived up until probably the 60s that people named their children Napoleon. So I think that needs to be researched so we can get the historical what's the historical reason why it was called
Napoleon. Then make sure you get the 80% the signatures are the people who these are the people going to be affected. Not the class of 69 that lives in New York or East Palaca or out on the hill area of Palata. The people that live there. They're the ones that got to contact the banks, social security, Medicare, Medicaid. Good luck with that. Give me
your address changed. But it's it and your driver's license, your car tag, voters registration, you're talking about a massive uphe make sure that you all are aware of that and let you know about St. John's is for and then the post office does have rules
about which way boulevards and and the way in the boulevard they can't run in certain ways. Jay Randall Boulevard, I believe from what post office rules are is not legally couldn't be a boulevard, but it also there was nothing done. I think the name was just added to 11 part of the post office.
>> Uh and so if they just added a name at the bottom say you know also known as but also you get into deed records you get into title history. There's a massive amount of stuff and it's going to be impossible to amend Burke's map of 1829 and 1853 close to it. Uh all the deeds will have to call for Napoleon
Street now known as whatever the new name is. But there needs to be in-depth research done before you have a knee-jerk reaction. And if you get if anybody have a street change, then every every other year somebody has to have a street change. Well, I'm going to name my dad. Mini Kitchens. Let's call South 12 Street Mini Kitchen Street. Actually,
I wanted to go back to Butler Street where it originally was. And if I can pursue that, I'd be glad to. But I'm just saying, research it. Do more research. Don't have a knee-jerk reaction to this. The application was made in good faith, but it's not as simple as simply changing the name. It's worse than trying to get change the name on your birth certificate, which I had
to do on my last name because I had it correct. Thank you. >> Thank you. And was it named was Asa Railoff and um Martin Luther King Jr. are those honorary? >> And that's what I you asked the question that I was going to >> you know excuse me while they're
honorary and that's a different I would think while I'm waiting for Miss >> So are those so for example MLK where we north North 19th now says MLK Boulevard but it's it's honorary it has not changed the legal name of the street. Is that correct? still north not north 19th
and the same for north 11th Asa Randolph those are like I'm calling it honorary that may not be the correct thing but it's those names are put under but those streets remain the names remain the same they remain north 11th and north 19th they're just referred to by the community and there's a sign underneath
is that do we know what that process because I think that's the process that was followed most recently I just bec that's I think and also Dr. Hester who was the first African-American dentist licensed in the state of Florida. Dr. Napoleon Hester lived right on what is
now Reed Street and his house is still there. So there were a lot of fame that was just an example. >> That's the words that you were saying is what uh chief of police was explaining to us as well >> that it was more of an honorary >> because I was asking him what was done previously.
>> Okay. So in taking that into consideration um >> it's an easy process >> until we are able to dive deeper yes >> into the official changing of the name I would like it to reference how we have
referenced uh 11th Street and 19th Street until we're able to dive deeper into the official name change addressing some of the things that have been mentioned. >> Great. Thank you.
>> Anything else before the comments? >> I I would like to just make a statement. >> Go ahead. [clears throat] >> Because these things could bring up controversy that we really don't need. I would like for you guys to do your homework before you bring it up here. Do we have this? Because
that guy came from out of town. He been doing the things he was told to do. That was incorrect. and we need to have our act together and know what we're presenting to us to make these kind of decisions because right now it don't feel good and I know it don't look good
that we didn't know what we were talking about. So before I get up here, let's make sure we tie the loose end because it was a ask to be done and it was bought to us assuming that everything on on on the front end was
already done and it wasn't. So that's my request. Thank you. >> Thank you. Anything else? Thank you. So, we're we're just asking to bring this back with additional information. >> Yes, >> please. We do we don't want to take a recess, I presume. >> No, no, no, no, no. I see.
>> Okay. Um, on to regular business. Wait, go ahead. >> Do you all have clear direction? >> Cuz what mayor just reiterated didn't take in consideration what I said. >> Okay. Go ahead. Sorry. So, and I don't even think there was really a motion uh
for that particular item. >> So, this is not on regular >> discussion. This is discussion. So, there's no motion needed. >> So, just because we have discussion doesn't mean we can't give official direction. >> No, we should be. >> And then in summary, what mayor stated
still did not take in consideration what I requested. >> Yeah. Which go ahead. >> Or can Miss Carter, can you tell us do you have direction? Tell us what you think what you heard. My my understanding is that we continue how we have done before
where we've we've had the honorary name as uh chief of police was explaining. Okay. And so that's the process that we did before while we're still making certain that we understand everything about the official name. But I think my
question is um are we then saying so we're saying just move forward with as we've done before where >> well we don't even really know what that was. I mean I think >> and that's why we're having to research it because I did ask >> yes >> and uh we are trying to make sure
>> yes because we don't know. So there were several requests >> renamings before >> number one can we look at the code and look and we talked about is there an
opportunity for us to modify the code so we don't have this going forward >> a checklist >> and we talked about a checklist once we modify the code that's a further down the road >> so >> now I I'm going to go ahead
>> join on Commissioner Campbell's comments because I didn't hear that the chief mention any honorary naming until the mayor just mentioned honorary cuz that might have stopped a lot of conversation we had here and that may be the difference
between what we did previously which it sounds like in this and and legally changing the name. >> So it sounds like we need to make sure we understand options. One is an honor library which would address the impact that Miss Kitchens just said. It
wouldn't really be a it would be a really a community change. >> And what the chief explained is that it would still say Napoleon. >> Well, yeah, we're good. I'm good on that. I'm just trying to clarify next step. >> The legal name versus a local honorary
name. And then I want to make sure Commissioner Campbell had some clarification. Is that it? The code and >> options. >> And I think just for to reinstate what
we've had previous discussions. If there is at any time there is not a complete understanding, please slow us down so that we could have or give the better direction or the best direction to ensure that it is
adequately conveyed the desires of >> the commission >> us all >> the citizens and and the commission. >> Okay. [clears throat] >> I I think Miss Do you want to Miss Mary do you want to say something? Come on. >> I was going to come up. Yes. Yes,
please. >> This is not the first city. Oh, Mary Lawson 107 South N. Uh, I would suggest that they have legal staff at the Florida Legal Cities
and if you approach them and get what some other cities have done, you probably can get something put together that'll satisfy whatever needs we do. They have big legal staff and they'll be
happy to do it for you. So if you call and do that, it's not the first time. I I used to tell people when stuff happened, this is not the first crazy thing that's happened in the city. If we look at and ask, other cities have done
it and it might help you get to a better solution. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Um on to regular business. Um, adopt resolution 2026 R39, purchase of 225 North Second Street, now known as a
Liberty Church, for $175,000. >> Um, this is um, if I may. >> Go ahead. >> Um, we had a um, representative, owner representative to come to the city, myself and the city attorney uh, showing us property adjacent to the uh, city
hall annex. We did walk through uh also recently I had the public works director to walk through to see if it's uh something we could possibly consider um if we did consider it at all. Uh the
property would be utilized primarily for community outreach, housing, economic opportunity and administrative uses. Uh one of the concerns that we have is um in our minds safekeeping the investment
of the city or because it is zones C2 which means that it can have a variety of uses there. Um but we were not uh actually pursuing purchasing but we wanted to pursue due diligence more than
anything. However, uh whatever is the will of the commissions, you know, the board of commissioners, that's what we would like to adhere to. >> Commissioner Davis, I I'm going to just be frank. I'm not interested in us in the city doing due
diligence or even moving towards purchasing the building. The reason is we have several properties now that we're trying to determine what we're going to do with. We still have the consolidated >> port consolidated. We have other
buildings that we're not using >> and it's not something that the city to my um understanding was looking for property to you know to to make more space for
>> yes >> city hall or the employees in the area or any other departments. So I I'm not in favor of that at this point. Um, I'd rather see a comprehensive plan for what we're trying to do for the city in terms
of space for our city government, but not just kind of peacemealing. So, I am not in favor of even moving forward with due diligence. >> Thank you. >> Go ahead, Commissioner. >> I would wholeheartedly agree. um and we
were actually at the recommendation of having a workshop so that we would be able to better discuss what we already have. So I am in total um support of what Commissioner Davis has stated. Um
again with port consolidated uh hanging and we don't know the direction of that acquiring another building which would require some form of re uh uh >> renovations >> re renovations
that's additional cost outside of the funding that is going to cost to acquire and then honestly how long would that sit before it's occupied >> I agree with every thing everybody body has said so far. And then there's also the additional maintenance cost ongoing
even after the renovations. And we do have surplus real estate property that we really need to, as was just mentioned the workshop, figure out how we're going forward with that. We really don't need to be in the real estate business other than buildings we need for service to
the community. And I get a little concerned. I also think honestly, this is a realtor perspective, it's overpriced for what it is. Um, and that that's a sidebar, but that that's okay because I did do a sidebar. That's relevant. [laughter] >> Well, it is relevant and there is no
there are no comps on it. I did a tried to do a brief CMA today just for my own knowledge, edification, and there really is nothing as a comp for it, but I think it's priced, especially in today's market where things are very sluggish.
So, those are all my thoughts. Anybody else? I concur and I put it in the writing today. >> Yes, sir. >> Same sentiments. >> Thank you. Thank you, commissioners. I appreciate. >> Okay. Commission. Uh, Miss Kitchens, please come up. [clears throat]
>> Alra Kitchens, Palaca, Florida. I think it's a good idea. Here's why I think it since at least 2014, maybe a bit earlier, the city commission has consistent, well, we don't have enough room at city hall to expand. So, we need to move city hall out of downtown Pala. Get move it, move it, move it, move it. We got no room to expand. We don't own
the adjoining property. Lo and behold, you get the port consolidated. And now, oh, what do we do with it? What do we do with it? What do we do with it? That's after you said you don't have any room to expand. You have room to expand. Number one. Now, there's no excuse to move PAL downtown city hall out of
downtown Palaca. If you buy the property next door, then you've got more re way to expand city hall in the current location, which is what the citizens want. But it's also a good real estate investment if indeed you decide to cave into the developer who is sitting in the shadows and been wanting city hall since
2015. Then you can get a better price because you have port city hall and that building and perhaps you can move some of the city services that moved out to Jenkins back to downtown where it's more convenient for the citizens. I think it's a win-win for the city. I will be
glad to go to the property appraisers office and try to get other comps. Uh I respect that. Uh, Miss Korea is I did it quickly, but I I will be glad to try to research and get other comps on prices. I think it's a good investment and I think if you and I know that I know that
the general unspoken consensus is move city hall out of downtown Pala. It's been that way since 2015. I know that. The citizens know that. But we want Pala City Hall to stay downtown in downtown Pala where it is because we are the seat
of Pman County. And I think that's a good investment. Uh, the least you should do the workshop. I think it's a great idea. Have work. Let's have a workshop on it. But I think it's a great investment and you would be very unwise not to get it because as Miss Cora said, Mayor Cora, you don't know what's going to go in next door. It could be
something that's very disruptive to city hall and doesn't fit with city hall, but it's allowed by code. So, I think you need to think about it and as Commissioner Campbell suggest do a workshop on it. And as far as your property, I listen with interest about you talking about, oh, your surplus property, surplus property. I find that
so interesting because I know that when you have a matching grant and you have to have funds, you put the property the city owns, that assessed value goes up as you're matching funds. And if you get rid of the property the city owns, then you are depleting the resource you have to do matching funds for grants. So
think very carefully before you sell city property that can be used as matching grant money for grants. Please think about it. Please have a workshop on everything, including the property next door. as Commissioner Campbell personally suggested. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Anybody else here for public
comment? Come up. Miss West, please. >> Miss Wise, rather. Sorry. Audrey Wise Pali. I agree with the commission on your decision to not go forward with this project at this
time. We have a lot of things looming in Tallahassee. They're talking about property taxes, possibly getting rid of. They're talking about a whole bunch of stuff. I sat at this uh council meeting a few months ago where we talked about
not spending until we know what's going on. >> I understand investing. If we know what was going on, I can understand it. But we do not. We have to be fiscally responsible.
We're not here to do investment on property that we know right now could might hinder us in the long run. Property taxes is a real thing. Do I agree with it? Absolutely not. But that's not the point. It is a hot issue.
And if that come to realization, all the little cities like ours and communities is going to be affected by what's going to go on. And I think you're doing the right thing. There is no immediate need to do this. I
understand the properties are for sale. Maybe they'll linger. I have no idea. But we do need to be fiscally responsible. As a citizen here, we implore you to continue to do just what you did because again, we don't know.
And like anybody's budget in their home, you don't just go out and spend when you know you got to tighten your belt. Gas prices are outrageous. A lot of things is going on that we have no control over. Groceries, everything's going to
go up. >> I think we need to be smart about this and you're doing the right thing. Workshop is not what's needed. fiscal responsibility is what's needed and I think you need to stay on your gun and do just what what you decided to do. Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> Anybody else for public comment? Thank you. Um so with that said, we're not going forward or that is the commission's >> I'll make a motion because this is actually business. That's what I'm
[clears throat] I'm asking >> that we deny the resolution 2026 R39. >> A second. >> We have a motion, a second. All in favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you. On to public hearings 9A. Second reading.
Ordinance 202619 revising the code of ordinances of the city of Palaca Platter by providing for an update to the benefits payable to firefighter pension retirees. It's the second read. A motion to approve. >> It's the second reading. So >> motion to approve. >> Second. >> Do we have anybody here for public
comment on this item? >> Seeing none, we have no public comment. Um all in favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you. >> Second reading in the city of Palaka, Florida 202622. Um proposed amendments to the city
charter pursuant to section 166.031. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. Anybody here for public comment on this item? Seeing none, we'll close public comment. All in favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you. First
reading, adopt ordinance 202626, an oron of the city of Palaka, Fla, revising the code of ordinances of the city Palaka, Flower by providing an update to the benefits payable to the police pension retirees, providing for serverability of provisions, providing for inclusion in the code, providing for
publication, repealing all ordinances in conflict here within, and providing an effective date. Does somebody want to speak to that as the first reading? Miss Jones, >> she's not on
anything. [cough] >> Nobody has nothing to >> Nobody has anything to provide any more information on that. >> It's the first reading. >> It's an update to the uh benefits. >> Yeah. No, I understand what it is. I'm I'm saying this more for the community. Come up, Miss Jones.
>> It's an update as just like the second reading for the firefighters, but it's for the police. and they just didn't get them in at the same time. So, it's the same um thing as they're setting a fixed rate if my understanding is right. LA I think the last time we had the um Anna was on Zoom
to um explain if you needed it, but it's the exact same thing as what the firefighters are doing and this is just the first reading for the police. >> Thank you. And I just wanted that clarification again for people who are tuning in or in the audience. Go ahead. >> You actually stated what I was going to say. Um, we actually as a commission
made it a requirement that when we do first reading that it's thoroughly explained or have a representative available to answer any questions that may come. So, thank you, mayor. >> Thank you. Um, do we have a motion? >> Um, I move to approve. >> Second.
>> Motion second. Anybody here for public comments on this item? Saying no, we'll close public comment. All in favor? >> I. Any opposition? Thank you. That's it. Any commissioner comments? >> I do. I have one. Go ahead. And I just
want to reiterate the Palaka Daily News um had a uh story with regards to our board vacancies. So I want to go on the record to announce the board vacancies according to our agenda. Uh we have
advisory airport advisory to vacancies, board of zoning and appeals three vacancies. Planning Board, three vacancies. Treat Committee, one vacancy. Public art committee, five vacancies. And if you are interested in applying
for any of these boards, please make contact with city hall, city clerk, or whomever is designated to um address those boards for an application. Again, we are looking for citizens of this great city to help uh fill the vacancies
of the boards that I just mentioned. I just have a question on do we really have three vacancies on the planning board? Is that accurate? >> We It is. Oh, no. We changed it. >> That's what I'm saying. >> We downsize. So, >> we haven't changed it yet. >> We haven't changed it officially yet. Okay. We need to do that just because
it's doing it. I don't want people applying and then discovering that there's in fact no vacancy. >> Um >> we do have applications that are sitting on my desk for next >> for next meeting. Okay. um for approval, but we're waiting for Lorenzo to do
their to do his due diligence on and >> okay, >> I'm sorry, interviewing them and all of that. And also to add to Commissioner Campbell's, it's also the applications are also available online. So if they and they are fillable, so they can just
fill it out and send it in that way as well. >> Thank you. I was just concerned if we are going to change things even though we haven't done it yet that we take we're accepting applications to the planning board and then we'll have to >> No, we also talked about having a pool of applicants that we would have.
>> Okay, that's my that's fine. Just want to make sure we're all that they're also informed of that. >> Absolutely. >> So my question is when does that come when is it effective? the the pl the planning like changing the number the composition of the planning board the number of participants
>> I will need to rewrite the ordinance it will have to be publicly noticed >> okay >> I think that's what we and we our plan is to have it by mid April hopefully >> thank you >> or no the end of April >> probably the end of April would be that's what we need to know >> okay thank you thank you my question
>> that thank you that was it thank you >> end of April first reading >> yes we we understand it has to be publicized thank Thank you. And um Commission, do you have anything else, Commissioner Campbell? >> Uh just one additional thing. We have um
on next Saturday the hippity hoppity Easter festivities at the riverfront. So please bring uh families out to enjoy a evening I mean I'm sorry a day planned. We also have Easter egg hunts that are
uh split up into three different age groups. that time is available via Facebook um and other social media outlets. >> Okay. Um any Commissioner Jones? >> Uh yeah.
Um we recognize a group of ladies tonight for National Women's Month. But the presenters, you guys didn't take a bow. Um so everybody else, all the other women, [applause] I would like to applaud you guys. how happy you've been
this month. Okay. >> Thank you. >> And for the job that you do professionally and as you said, Miss Carter, at home being a wife, being a mother, and all the other duties that you guys are assigned at home, happy women's month. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you. Anything else, Commissioner Jones? Thank you, >> Commissioner Davis. >> Um, I'd just like to say I rode by went to Jenkins uh community center and the sign is beautiful. So we are making progress and um it
looks really really good. So yeah, [applause] I I think our city is, you know, moving in the right direction. It's showing a sense of pride and and I'm looking forward to it continuing. So >> thank you. And just again, the Sunnyland
Antique Boat Folks Club are going to be here this weekend. They come every year. It's wooden boats, Chris Craft, and that kind of thing. and they spend a week and a half here and spend money. They will be at the riverfront on the weekend and if you have time, go down and say hello. I did last year and that's why I know
about it. Um, but it's it's just a fun group, but it's the fact that they visit and spend some funding here and so we want to make sure they feel welcome. Um, and so yeah. Um, but other than that, I have no further comments. Do we have a motion to adjourn? >> So move second.
>> We have it in the chorus.