February 5th, 2026. Everybody turn your speakers on. Stand for the pledge of >> allegiance, please. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands. One nation,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [snorts] >> Thank you. Carolyn, would you um do the role, please? >> Yeah. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Chairwoman Linda Rodriguez >> here.
>> Vice Chairwoman Lorie Simpson >> here. >> Secretary Carolyn Gonzalez here. Member Janet Slooars >> here. >> Member Christine Sullivan >> here. >> Member Rob Kenworthy >> here. >> Very good. Thank you. Um we we do have a
set of minutes for approval. Any corrections or updates to those minutes that you saw? No. Okay. Looking for a motion, please. >> So, moved. >> I'll second.
Motion to approve minutes from uh 8:26. Those in favor say I. I. [snorts] I. >> Opposed. Motion passes. general public. They generally don't want to come in today. [laughter]
>> They want to stay home where it's nice and cozy, warm. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Comments from the committee. We'll start with Rob. You have anything exciting for us, sir? Uh other than what I uh the uh information I came up with
or the ideas I came up with during the uh the parks thing, I think there's a good opportunity to do a lot of neat things >> and I'm hoping the council heard my suggestions and maybe whoever had the presentation on it. I just wish it was a
little bit smoother with her there with their but that was like kind of but there's I mean if if we could pull off what park could be great but who knows I mean there was little more information with that that I found out that you know can can happen but Brasher Brasher could
be a great spot if they could do that that'd be great. I don't know if any of you got to watch it. Um the the city's been working on um a plan for all four parks, Nick, Nicks, Waterfront, Olsener,
and Brasher. Um the two biggest changes I think or really the the well the two biggest things were Brasher. um putting a a soft kayak launch into there, putting a boardwalk all the way
along, um putting a dock out the north side through the mangroves and then a dock on the south side, both for fishing. Um it really looked beautiful the way they had they had set it up. So, um to me that was the biggest change in the parks. Um the others were changes,
but I mean that's just so totally >> um different than it was. Um, [clears throat] I'll talk about Olner last because that's on our agenda. And um, what I'll talk about that parking. >> I think the biggest thing with Brash is not enough parking. >> Is what? >> There's not a lot of parking.
>> No, no, that's not a lot of parking. All our parks are like that. Unfort >> It's a great location. So, but we'll we'll talk about the but the other parks we're at. Nicks was the decision is whether to fix up Nicks Park or possibly
they're looking the county has property on Ebide. And so they were looking at possibly moving the boat ramp to the not possibly they were entertaining the idea looking at they're in the very very beginning stages of that. So we will not get rid
of a boat ramp. We'll either have nyx or have this what so we will still have a boat ramp but that's still under discussion. Um so but uh definitely cleaning up nicks keeping parking exactly the way it is. They had a couple
examples and one of them was was like half as much parking. Well there's not enough parking now so that was pretty much next on Nick's party. That was pretty funny. Um anyway, so but it was I thought it was a really good presentation. Um >> yeah, we agreed to hold off on um
looking into further, >> right? >> To explore that other opportunity. >> Where are we getting the money to redo these parks? >> Um CSC one of those Cwords. >> Yeah, CRA. >> CRA. >> I was like, we don't have any money. CSC.
>> I know. [laughter] I'll give him a buck. >> Yeah. And I'll talk about Olsson Park when we talk about that. Anything else? >> This is great. They're using CRA for what it's supposed to be used. I just think that people should know that, you know, there's stuff happening in the parks. I think it's going to be great.
>> And Christine did post it on the um town hall page. So, if you'd like to see, watch it. >> You can't really see the presentation. That's the hard part. >> I don't think you can. You could only see this. >> No, we uh >> that big screen was over here. >> The second parks meeting. This they put
the >> uh camera on the screen. Oh, did they so you can see it all. Not the first one. The first one you can't you're out of >> Okay. Well, then that's good. That's perfect. And then then you can see because in the past you couldn't see it. >> And those those are the concepts that are more likely to happen than anything
that we saw. >> Good. I'm glad they did that. That was good. Very good. >> If you get a chance, anybody you get a chance to watch the parks meeting, it's very informative and it's pretty good. We'd love to hear um anybody's input. >> Anything else, Rob, that you have?
>> That's it. As far as that goes, >> Christine, >> I'm good. Thanks, >> John. Anything? >> No. [clears throat] >> Oh, as as you can see, I handed out pamphlets for the uh upcoming book
parade. Um, and I am on a committee with my husband to promote all this. with the Rotary of Newport Richie. Um, if anyone wishes to participate with a vote, there is an application on the reverse side.
And if you need more, I have more pamphlets. [laughter] >> Thank you. >> This [snorts] is the first first time. >> Oh, no. >> Oh, no. Oh, no. It's been around 12 millionth time. >> I've only been here five years. First time I ever heard it.
>> They've been doing it since the Indians were here. With Chesco, they always they do a >> All right. This is during the break. They do with Chesco. They do they do a duck dump. They they dump ducks down in the river. >> Um
thing at the Sims Park and throughout the Newport Richie area. But >> um the the boat ride starts in Port Richie in the bayou. >> Okay. and then proceeds towards um Sims Park.
>> It's similar to the the Christmas >> Christmas. Okay. >> Yes, there's a theme. It's a It's the American theme, but >> sure. That's what threw me off. The spirit America. I didn't look at the date. I said 4th of July. >> Okay. >> So,
for those who wish to participate, we would appreciate it. >> I would love the flyers. So I can put we're having the chamber's having um a vendor market >> on February 14th, so I can put on the date. >> Perfect. Perfect. Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Okay, anything else, J?
>> Yeah, that was it. >> Um Port Richie, the city of Port Richie is having on March 14th, we're having the seafood festival from 10:00 a.m. to 900 p.m. Um we're planning, we're having the planning stages now. We plan to have
a fishing tournament. Um, the kite, surfing, if it's weather permitting, uh, boat poker run. I don't know that much about that. >> Well, there's like a motorcycle poker run thing. >> And the kite the kite sailing. People
don't understand that. They they think it's kids kites. They had the one meeting said maybe the kids could paint the >> Yeah, it was it's kite boarding is what it is. >> Exactly. And then there's um live music from we're playing from 2:00 to 9:00. Um
possibly having a DJ from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Um and we have vendors. We have already about 40 >> Wow. >> plus vendors. >> Great. >> Yes. I can't catch up enough. >> Yes. So it's it's really nice. And then um a kids zone
>> that's in fantastic. So um did I miss anything? Fishing. >> No, >> that's at Waterfront Park. at Waterfront Park. Yes. >> What was the date again? March 14th. >> March 14th. >> It's a Saturday. >> Yeah. So, it's going to be exciting. >> Well, it work. That's good. Yeah. I know
you you work harder than >> She works real hard. >> Amazing. Yeah. >> It's fun. I like it. Is the kids zone open all day? >> It should be. If we should have it open all day, all to the night so that parents can enjoy it and stuff. >> And music is what time again? Um, from
live music should be from 2 to 9:00 p.m. and then hopefully a DJ from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. >> Okay. >> Lot of work, Caroline, from the whole committee. Very good. >> Thank you. >> Yeah, that's going to be fun. >> Yes.
>> Anything else, sweetie? >> Um, oh, yes, the I don't know if we we set the date. We're looking for it's the mayor's ball. Um, September 11th, which is a Friday. Um I believe
uh Chairman Hoover had a check with Tunnels for Tower because that's a charity that we're planning to use um or assist and but we have to just confirm with them. However, Spartan Manor said that day was available. >> Good. >> So it'll be September. That's the next thing we're doing. >> Oh an event on September 11th. That's
when it's available. >> Yeah. And then June 28th is our boom on the bayou. So we're going to have vendors um selected vendors. It's not going to be that that big. Um, and the fireworks are going to be the same that
were used for the centennial. And I think it's a 23 minute show. So, they were thinking of doing it. Wasn't going to be on the barge, but I think it is still on the barge. >> It's on the land. >> Yeah. >> We have a lot of events coming. >> Yeah. Very good.
>> And so, how busy busy you are. >> Are you talking about fireworks for 4th of July? >> Yes. Okay. >> June 28th. So then Newport Rich, I think it's Saturday. We're doing ours on Sunday >> on which day? >> June 28th. >> June 28th. >> Yes. And >> the July 4th. >> Yes.
>> Yes. And like the theme is 250 years. >> Yeah. >> Um I don't remember the time though. I want to say the fireworks is at 9:00. >> Yeah, it's going to be at 9:00. That's when they usually are a little bit after 9. >> The centennial [clears throat] fireworks were really nice. So I hope
>> the same. Yeah, >> it was good. We have a lot of planning. >> Very good. Thank you. Anything else? >> Miss Lori, anything on this? >> Okay. Okay. >> The old I had a couple people mention the Olsen Park, we know we're working on
the wall thing, >> but the property that's next door to that is for sale, right? >> And what an opportunity. I know we don't have a lot of money, but [laughter] >> they're working. >> I I wish the city would look at by >> They are looking at it. Oh, good. during the um the parks meeting they are
looking at it >> because we don't we don't have a beach around here and you could explain that >> they did talk about that >> just such a need for it. Pasco came and talked to city council months ago about
a program they have for substantially damaged properties from the flooding and they'll buy they'll demolition homes um they'll buy the properties and deed them over to the city under certain circumstances
um if the owner of the property is willing >> what's also Um, [laughter] yeah. >> Yeah. I I it's >> they'll pay they'll pay the owner and they'll deed it, but then that you can never develop that property again. It can never be a
>> a home again. So, we're looking into whether or not since the demo's already occurred, if Pasco would come in and still offer to buy that property from the people who own it. >> And does that mean that we would tear down the wall? >> It means that we're going to tear down
the wall. So, we'll have a tear down the wall party. >> [laughter] >> Exactly. Oh, >> I think the wall was currently on hold, right? >> I mean, wouldn't it be better to have a dual beach, you know, dual property and a large beach than, >> you know, so everything's all changed? >> Yes. Everything.
>> So, so we'll jump into that now since we're talking about it. >> Um, the property is 34 acres. It's up for $4.99 right now. It's on the market for over 300 days. It's all according to Zillow.
um because they council was having issue. They didn't anyway it's on Zillow. So I got up and told them that and they were already in the process of looking into it. So um hopefully now buying it from the county. The problem with that is it's it's
substantially less money. Substantially less the owner has to be willing to sell that. >> I was looking into that though and there are other things that the city could do. We c we can't go we can't offer to pay above and beyond what the county deems
as fair market value for the property. But there are things that we can do which I can't discuss. >> No fine >> publicly right now conversations I have to have with the city manager. But there are concessions um that you can
>> So it's so that's being at least discussed. >> Yeah. >> Who knows if it'll come through. Hopefully it will. But it's it's in discussion. >> Sure. >> I had one more thing that >> Yeah. Go ahead. >> Um like 15 or 20 years ago, I had
brought this guy from uh the YMCA this to to talk about doing a YMCA, like a state-of-the-art like one they have in Trinity, you know, in this area. And they had already done studies that show that there's a great need for that in this area. >> The thing is they need the pro like
about five acres donated to them and then they would build it. and they were very positive. But then at that time the council was fighting back and forth and it's like I guess I was on the opposite end of the political spectrum at that time so it didn't go through. But I I just think there's such a need for that
in this area. Um to keep the kids out of trouble to give them something to do you know um >> there's just nothing like that. We have they have one over in Newport, Richie, but still there's lots of kids in this area >> where we are and there's really not much
for them to do but get into trouble. So, >> I don't know. Um, it I think it would be perfect to have it down there at Brasher Park, but you know, I don't know. That would put a big um >> I don't think they're going to put a YMCA.
>> No. >> No. >> Surrounded by water. >> Yeah. because of what the liability of the kids in the water. >> No, I think it's prime prime prime property. >> Yeah, but I mean it's already a park. That's what I'm saying in the park and
they would expand on that. >> I don't think it's five acres though. No. >> Yeah, they would need anyway. >> At the time they were looking at there was a um mobile home park uh just north of Grand and US 19 that area. There's
one way back there kind of there was like five acres back there that was for sale at the time that they could have >> there's a couple lots right about 19 for sale. >> Yeah. >> Or even up by the mall. There's lots of room up by the mall. I don't know what they're doing there that's not in Port
Richie, but the recreation and aquatic center in Newport Richie that is amazing. I don't know if you've ever >> But for anybody that's not in the city of Newport Richie, it's expensive. Yes, very much so.
>> You can do anybody can join, but you know, well, their taxes pay for it, so that makes sense. >> So, if you're not in the city of Newport Richie, >> um it's an out of resident fee and like even just like the pool thing. Well, I don't know how much it is now. I looked
into it years ago, [snorts] but it's a couple hundred dollars and stuff. So, it's not and I don't know what it holds >> for the year or >> that's just for the pool, I think, if I'm if I'm not mistaken. I I I don't know their their structure at this point. So, um but it can be a little
pricey for for some people residents. >> When was the last time somebody looked into pricing and that restriction on Newport um residents? >> So, when was the last time somebody looked into pricing? Because sometimes things like that, they start out that
way, but they change over time when they need more memberships. they open it up wider and you know change things. So when was the last time somebody checked on pricing? >> Well the last time I was there to look into it it was um about three to four years ago. Yeah.
>> The annual fees go by age is what they're doing. They got under 18 is 135. Adult 18 to 61. >> That's residents. What about non-resident? >> No that's non-residents. That's what they're saying. >> Okay. That's non-residents. >> Prices vary based on residency or not? Yeah. Household income. I mean, they got
the whole family. The whole family is 410 >> and they have a sliding scale for out of city. >> I'm pretty sure I thought that's where I read it that that was >> because I did I did think I heard something about that there was a sliding scale for that. >> This is 135 to
>> 4 in my op. just something we could we could look into because if we don't have five acres in Port Richie probably >> um but if we do want to direct the kids you know to something safe and fun it's really fun over there um really state
the art super nice >> they got pickle ball now >> we could look at their place >> and they have a really cool pool >> yeah I know it's awesome >> they're having a quilt show in a couple weeks [laughter] >> are they >> yeah every two years they have one >> well just keep that in mind if If you
hear of any any big lots or something, >> I mean, it could be nearby. It doesn't have to be within the city limits, but we can maybe talk to the county about doing it. They got more money. >> I do. >> I don't have anything else, but I do want to talk about the Olsen Park.
We have We have issues. >> Um, the wall is not on Port Richie Land. Oh, really? >> Ouch. The wall is on property that is
vacant >> and for sale >> and for sale. >> So, there's no way to get a permission. >> No, that's not true. There's a way they can that those owners could deed us over like two foot the length of this level. >> So, um because it's been done in my
neighborhood, one neighbor deed two foot literally over to the other neighbor. So, you can do that. Um, I did I mean I think it cost them $5 because they you know they were doing they were being nice to each other. >> So um but Nancy was looking into what we
could do for that wall and then that was a month ago when I went to council about that and and it came up that um the wall didn't belong to us anymore. They did a survey that was news to me. I just found out that day that I was going to counsel
and um now of course it's for sale and now that's up for grabs. So the bureau is going to be on hold for obvious reasons. We don't own the wall >> but we own the bathroom.
[laughter] So we would still So what we did was Sal and I contacted the artists that did give us um their proposals for the whole wall to ask them to give us proposals
for just that bathroom wall. So, um, the one that we did get, she did, she did a mockup. Um, I don't know if y'all remember we find she did, wasn't it just one wall that did she did? Yes, but she
also in the packet was um, >> here's some [laughter] >> her rendition of the two of the wall. It's on the bottom. I don't know. And the two on the you haven't seen it. Um, I contacted Adonis from US 19 signs. I
contacted the gentleman from Rob from 57 Heaven Signs as well. >> Um, and that there's another lady that had um they were talking about um Leslie. Um, so she's also going to give us something for the bathroom walls.
I'll speak to the lady from that place tomorrow. Is this this something I keep or No, >> no, that's my >> I I heard I watched I just never >> I'll probably be able to get you a copy if you'd like. >> Yeah, just ask for >> um >> we might want to
>> kind of hold off on that just temporarily, maybe a month or so until we get delve a little deeper into the >> uh [snorts] the property next door because what if the design I think it's
the bathroom somehow or something. >> I can't I can't >> I can't see it. >> I can't say they're moving a concrete structure. >> And they just put a new roof on it. They're not moving it. >> They just put a new roof on it a month ago. >> Just trying to be cautious because
>> Yeah. Yeah. I don't think they're going to move it. >> Okay. >> Even Even if even if we get that property next to it, it's kind of in a really good spot. It's near the It's It's in the middle and it's it's towards the, you know, towards the street kind of. So, it's out of the way of the bathrooms. >> It's about back probably as far as it
can go for flooding, quote unquote, whatever. >> Um, so I don't see them. >> We did just get the new roof. >> We got the new roof within with I want to say three weeks ago, but let's say a month just because. So, I don't think they're going to change it. Good idea, though. [laughter] I don't think they're going to they're going to move that at
all. Um, so the wall is on hold, unfortunately. which is really ma mad because we had some really wonderful artists that came and presented to us. They were they were all really really good. It was just going to be a matter of what do you
like? You know what I mean? It wasn't because one is good and one is bad. They were all wonderful. >> Um >> there was a lot of excitement. >> It was exciting too. >> What? >> There was a lot of excitement during the meeting. >> Yeah. But it's also but I think we could at least move forward with the bathroom
>> because we need, you know, I mean, let's we're going to be doing the parks anyway, right? So, nobody's going to really >> play with that wall, >> right? So, that's my suggestion. I don't know what y'all think about it.
>> I think it's a great idea. I actually love when I when they when she presented this, I love the bathroom wall and I was like, that's actually really nice and that's something that I can see in every park. >> Yeah, we can have something like this in every bathroom or [clears throat]
whatever wall we can take from the park on the >> something like need to be painted. >> Yes, they do. >> So, do you like the one the beige one or the green one background? >> Did you see? >> I personally like the green one background. Oh, I like the green. Definitely.
>> That's what I like. I didn't want to say anything. >> Oh, yeah. Yeah, >> but that's the one I like, too. Yes. >> Yeah. Pops out. >> That pops out. >> Um, >> which one do you like? >> I like them both, but I I like >> like that one. I'm a green person. We all that. >> Okay. So, we all like the green. So,
I'll tell them that. I mean, that's And I We do have pricing. S didn't give it to me, though, but he we do have the pricing for that. It's a couple thousand dollars. >> She did have that on her if I remember. >> That's what I thought. I thought I saw it here, but I couldn't I was looking for it. I couldn't find it. That's what
I thought, too. Janet, why do I say that? I I thought the same thing. >> Did she say she was going to give it to us separately? >> Well, she was going to write it up separately for S, but I also thought it was >> Yeah, but I don't Is that everything or
>> No, that's just the three different tiers. >> Oh, >> she did. I just I guess I uh you're rigging maybe I I think it's it's under $5,000
for the wall. I don't remember it's it's like probably like three, but I don't have it. So I don't want to I don't want to say exactly that that's what it was, but it was under five. >> So um at least that's my recollection of it.
I'm just really hopeful that we get that property next door. But if so, then we could maybe do the other walls as well over time later >> because it would be in the center of the park at that point instead of just over by a wall.
>> Be cool. Well, we would have to >> either the whole wall. I mean, I don't know what their plan is, but the options obviously would be leave the wall, but you'd have to put cutouts to walk through it >> to get back and forth. >> I wouldn't see the wall remaining.
>> That's what I'm saying. Or taking it down. That was my next I mean, so >> there's like a beach. >> Yeah, there would be. >> I I a beach there would be really nice. I I see that honestly as a perfect spot for non-motorized launching, kaying,
paddle boards, the kite surfing because that even kite surfing in Miller's Bayou is protected. You won't get run over by a boat, >> you know. >> You need heavy winds to kite to to sail. So, uh if you go to Dunan Collegeway,
that's where they do it a lot. >> They do it they do it in tarpon as well. >> Yes, Tarpon. Yes, Fred. But but you have that open water, you have the causeway, that's where it goes. Even the skyway, I mean, that's the first time I saw it was a skyway. You need unsheltered the wind and they do it in winter time because we
got more consistent strong winds. So that >> I'm only going by what Eric would not work. >> Okay. I'm only going by what Eric was saying because Eric was saying how >> I've never seen anyone out there. >> The Well, [clears throat] I've never either, but he was saying how they're saying this is primary for kite surfing. So I was only going off what he was
saying. They go along the that Gulf. >> Oh, so they go outside. Okay. >> Yeah, [laughter] you have to go pretty far out, but I look really >> Would be a really good spot to launch out of anyway. >> Why why I don't like launching there is you do have to buy your narrow boats. >> I like Brasher. Brasher is perfect.
>> Well, it's better than Nick Park. Yeah. >> I mean, all all through the mangroves. That's the best. I go there as often as I can. That's one of the best spots. That and Green Cape. Those are my two favorites. >> New Yeah. Yeah. So, >> I like the bayou for jet skis, but I
don't know if the people that live there. [laughter] >> But [clears throat] it's like the only place you can go really fast with a jet ski where it's smooth. >> And so, we go there. >> They say no, you can't. [laughter] >> You have to sit so far. >> Oh, he's in trouble.
>> So, I'll get the other proposals. Total will be a month because I'll bring the other proposals back to the meeting next week. I mean, next month. Excuse me. Next month. And then we can look at all of them together. um come up with a consensus and they they'll be the council might not like
our choice and that's fine but we'll at least give them our choices our choice and then let them go from there. That sounds like a plan for everybody. I'm really kind of upset because I really like the wall all the wall ones
that we had. They were really nice. all of them. >> Well, I think they could still institute some of these ideas, but just put maybe not all of it on a big long wall like this is, but put some aspects on one bathroom wall and some aspects on another bathroom wall. >> That's true. That's a good [laughter] point. >> You can still keep it because I I don't
think this was a waste of of time. >> That's a really good point. I I like that idea, too. That's a really good really really good idea, Lori. >> Right. Because the back now that faces the adjoining property, that would then be the center of the park. So >> you can actually
>> someone mentioned do do a walk through. You can do that. Why wouldn't you why would you wouldn't even have to really eliminate the whole wall. >> Why would you do do like like an 8 foot section open up an 8 foot section of course down by the water I would eliminate that because you want to see the view no matter where you are. But I
I wouldn't really eliminate the whole wall if it's in good shape. Well, I guess that'll be up for discussion if and when that comes >> come up with more money for the other side of the wall. >> You could you paint both sides of the wall. >> That's what I'm saying. Then you could come up with other money for the other side. >> But hopefully that hopefully that
becomes a problem that we have to >> hope so. I really have to be great. >> So, um we'll get the rest of those proposals and then we'll bring them back to us. We'll pick our what we think is would
fix that. Go from there. Unfortunately, okay, that was two and three together. Um, number four, meet your neighbor. Did we did go to Cancun Beach with the um
chamber. Um, there were between the two groups 20 25 people maybe, right? something like that. >> Might be a little generous, but >> sorry I couldn't attend that. I really wanted to, but I just came back and I had so much to do and
>> no, it's it's to you can't go to everything. >> We were all there except for you. I know. And I just came back from Tennessee, so [laughter] I just couldn't make it. >> The food is good. So, >> I'm glad it worked out though. I'm glad we had a good turnout. >> Yep. Excuse my cough. I'm really not into where
>> I've been working on a couple of I'm not getting a very great response, but hopefully if Christy and I would go out on Saturday, we'll maybe convince one or two other places on Grand to be a part of this. They're the they're to benefit. I don't know why. >> The pirate bar, too. >> We thought we've been there once only.
>> And I would like to make a suggestion because I think it was really nice, too. Um, are we doing our meet your neighbor? Is it every month or is it every other month? if we get enough people. I mean, I would do every every other month, maybe even third month because I was thinking, you know, with
the chamber, every month they have like a happy hour, but I was thinking we can do if it's every other month, then I I can plan I mean, I can take that if you guys want plan a happy hour from for the chamber, but also open it up with citizen advisory, but
>> I would go with that. >> Yeah, every other month. I mean, what's the worst that happens if she's having if they're already having it and we open it up every go every month? >> You're talking about the chamber. So, the chambers go be beyond Port Richie. >> No, but I'm saying like we would have it
I would make sure that because the chamber's office is in Port Richie, right? >> So, I would make sure that every other month we have it here in Port Richie. >> Businesses. >> Yes. So, the business So, I can have one out of the city and then one here like
this this month. Yes. February uh 20th we're having it in sips in Graham um Newport Richie Grand Boulevard. >> So then next month March I can bring it here. >> I would like to highlight the deli the new deli over there but they some
strange >> but in the evening. >> Yeah they're having >> but maybe they would be open in the evening for something like this. >> Deli >> Westside Deli over by um >> where where Robert's Barbecue used to be. >> Oh really? They redid that. >> Oh, I think that's going to be hard
because you if you're if you're highlighting a business and I understand it's really good. I've I've heard that from a lot of people. >> Um but it's not open in the evening. >> Yeah. It's very limited hours. >> Yes. >> So if they're highlighted that one evening and then people say, "Hey, this
is great. Maybe I'll come here for lunch." >> Yeah. There's going to be a taco time, too. There might be a opportunity at some point >> to do more of an outdoor in their parking lot and include taco time and the deli for an evening thing where they come in. I'm sure taco time will be
open. They'd kind of have to be >> but um >> but then the Westside Deli could open for the evening and you could get sandwiches or tacos and everybody can congregate in the parking lot. >> This is a good size parking lot. have to be planned around the weather
>> to where it's not baking hot or super cold like right now. >> And even in the evening it's nicer because the sun is down. So >> that could be kind of fun. >> Yeah. >> I mean I and I I can do that. I know >> May we have preincoin de Mayo. Uh it's
the fourth of May in Cancun Beach because they apparently have a big one on 5th of May, but that's already planned. So I mean we can do the meet your neighbor for May there. Um, and then March, just tell me where you guys think. >> So, do you want to do it with the
chamber or do you want to do our own? >> I like the chamber idea. I think I think that's a good idea. That would be nice. >> Yeah. >> I mean, the different puts in so much work to that that >> Yeah. I I just want to make sure that you you know that everybody
>> was actually on the deck of cats. >> Is this why you're still um meeting people? You're networking. I've been out so long. I need to to see who's going on and who's doing what. So to me to do it with the chamber is a excellent idea.
>> I totally agree. I just want to make sure that >> we all on the on the same page. >> Like I said, I'm not I won't be offended or anything. No, you know, I'm just saying I'm doing it already. I mean, it doesn't take much. >> Okay. Just my biggest thing. I just want to highlight the people in Port Richie
that are >> right. especially new businesses and I do >> trying to recoup from the hurricanes and all that stuff. So, >> yeah. Well, we weren't having very much luck with um just with Port Richie. So, this will be a great idea, I think, because we were getting the same like 10, 15 people.
>> Well, that many. >> Does anybody know what happened to uh Lighthouse Pizza and Subs? >> They closed over a year ago. >> Is it gone for good? It says temporarily. >> I think someone else took over. Georg
reopened. It's It's a pizza place, but I don't know. I don't recall the name here. They open. >> Anybody tried it? >> They reopened. >> No, I have not tried. >> I heard good things. >> I heard it is good. I haven't been there yet. >> I We were going to order, but they had they it was like I think a Sunday or something like that, and we wanted like at 11:00. They were closed, so we never
we didn't order from them, but Oh, >> that's good. >> Anybody want to go to dinner after this? [laughter] I'm >> starving. We're talking about food here. We're like, so the meat [clears throat] Pardon me. The meet your neighbor will
make sure it's okay with Ron. >> Okay. Actually loved it last time. >> Okay. Good. Yes. >> Good. Okay. So, this the next one would be what date? >> Um I What day are you guys looking for? Mondays are good. Are Mondays good?
>> Mondays. Okay. Um and then it would be >> You said it sips, right? The next one's at >> the next one at SIPS. March 20th. >> March 20th. >> Yes. March 20th. And we had to move it because we had it for February 11th, I think. But March 20th, which is a
Friday. >> Okay. >> Um to start the weekend at from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. >> Okay. >> That's where we're having it for February. And then March I don't have a place. So I can >> work on the Saturday.
>> And you said that you did talk to the guy that has the boat to do. >> I have not reached out to him yet. Oh, no. I haven't reached out to him yet. that I think that would be >> and there's the other gentleman with the uh uh was it the American uh >> written he's not with me he's worth Riviera I think
>> I thought it was but he he corrected [clears throat] me >> okay yeah so I haven't reached out to either one of them I've been trying to get the meet your neighbor thing going first because the one guy I met was going out of uh Gator Tales called now
so he was he was launching from there But I don't know if he's still around that area, still out there. But and I want to kind of combine I want to try I've been trying to reach out to them and have returned my calls. >> So I don't know. >> I think when it gets warmer that would
be a great meet your neighbor. >> Yeah, I know. Concerned about liabilities and he's he's got insurance >> and it would be a good, you know, promotion for him, you know, to show people what he does. I'm sure he's going to get a lot of referrals. And when I talked to him originally, he was willing to reduce his price a little bit
depending on how many people he had. So he was wide open to it. >> Riviera's a vendor for, as I remembered him, a vendor for the um seafood festival. >> He's doing it. >> I'm sure Riviera would would because they came to our meeting. They were here. >> Yes, I spoke to.
>> So they they seem to be very um [clears throat] uh spoke to >> workable. So I'm I'm pretty sure he would probably do it as well. Do we have any like suggestions where we want to host the March one?
>> I'm sure I'm I'm going to try to get Gator Tales or Off the River. >> Okay. >> Off the river is finally got a food truck. So, they have a brand new food trailer >> and restrooms. I think right now they have per they have restrooms now. >> They were decimated by the >> They lost their building. they can.
>> They've suffered immensely and they're working hard and putting a lot of money into getting it back up and operational for serving food and having workable restrooms. They've they had it really bad. >> That's the one that u has the it's it's
right next to um >> Dirty Mullet. >> Dirty Mullet. And they have the outdoor uh >> Okay. to the one in the front. >> Um, well, the blue building that >> the garage on Grand, you know, the garage on Grand. >> Yeah, >> that's off the river now. >> Yeah, that's what that that's what I was
asking. That's the one in front. Jody Mel is in the back. >> The building is no longer usable. So, it's the outdoor structure, which is really cool. It's a really cool open air structure. It has um seating and a big long bar. I mean, it's
>> building liquor. I did not know that. Um, >> there are selected hours and days. Now they put the curtains down and heat inside. So >> super friendly. >> They got food and the bathrooms now. So they put a lot of >> food for the money. >> The food is not the river.
>> Off the river. >> That's different than Gator Tales. Those are two. >> I know. I was like bar food. >> They make them like, >> you know, fancy. Everything's just really good. Gator Tales was the Naughty Ore.
>> Okay. Okay. And that's the one that has the music. >> Yes. >> Okay. So, I know where that one is. That's the Magistrate Matthews area. >> Yes. Yes. Okay. >> Does Get Tales still have Taco Tuesday? >> I mean, it used to be when Nadia were had it. They >> I think they do. Yeah, >> they still do.
>> Yeah, they have it almost every night. They have something going on. >> That's good. >> They got new menu. I haven't been there since they got the new menu, though. >> Now, see, a night at Gator Tales might be better on Oh, no. That's council meetings Tuesday. So, we'd have to work around those. But that would be maybe
better for a Gator Tail visit to go on a Tuesday because it would be easier on their staff to uh make tacos than the whole menu. >> Well, taco Tuesday. They have really good. They had good tacos >> because I know Monday they they do I think they still do trivia and they also
have a I think they have select menu for that too. >> They have trivia. >> I think they have trivia. >> That's the full menu though. I'm not I thought they had a couple specials just I'm not sure. >> Just something to check into. I don't >> I mean they have something going on just about every night. >> They're trying hard too. And they they
were the owners of Tailgators in Hudson if you're familiar with that. >> So, and they're young couple. So, >> off the river is a young couple, too. >> That matters. But yeah. >> Well, to me, I mean, because they're really trying to make something happen
in there, you know. >> Yeah. and support local businesses. >> Sure. That's that's what I like to do. Trying to get, you know, I like to see the residents come out and actually experience what's out there. A lot of people don't even know they exist. >> I mean, I haven't. >> Well, yeah. I just happen to be, you
know, on the >> I notic though now with the golf carts and all that Gator Tales and I'm like I told my husband like we got to go here. I'm looking at I'm like it looks nice. >> I I like going I when it was naughty or like I said I've not been there since they've changed it to Catertiles. And I'm pretty sure tonight they had
their big uh golf court thing. >> The first 10 people show up, whatever. You get free free draft beer, free night. They do they try to do something all the time. They really do. >> What are we doing here? [laughter] >> When you're headed over in the >> We should have had our meeting there.
Brought the camera with us. [laughter] >> I said I can't scooter work. Yeah, [laughter] >> I said I want free beer. Does the scooter work? Does it have >> Someone actually commented with Oh,
jeeps. >> How about fancy Jeeps? [laughter] >> Is about a size of a golf cart. >> It is true. >> So to smoke, we'll do the meet your neighbor. We'll coordinate with every other month. We'll do it and we'll hijack yours.
>> Yeah. I like it. >> Great. >> Okay. Perfect. Very good. Thank you for letting us crash. >> You're welcome. >> Crash or party? >> The more the marrier. That's the thing. >> Yeah. >> Um, >> thank for us, too. Please. What is that?
>> Clean up Fort >> every day. Clean up Fort Richie. I I take a walk with my dogs and uh just clean up River Gulf Road. Like just take a bag. If
[clears throat] you go for a walk, take a bag and put on a glove and it just be really nice if people would just bend over and pick up some trash because it's daily. I mean, it >> is March 7th >> at Waterfront Park.
>> At Waterfront Park, I'll be there. And so like the first >> I did the flyer the first um >> draft that was sent I found an error so I fixed it last night and I re I had Ashley resent it so she sent it again. >> Okay.
>> The flyer because I had put citizen advisory and I spelled advisory wrong. >> That's fine. >> So um if you guys like the I did did I do Yes, I did an RSVP on Brightite. You can find it. Um, if you guys like it, then I can
start posting it. The flyer. >> I liked it. >> Yeah, I liked it. >> Yeah, I thought it was really well done. I think it was also in the agenda. >> Yes. >> Let me pull it up real quick.
>> Yeah, it's >> Yeah, it's No, it's here. It's on the agenda. >> I just pulled it up on the agenda. Yeah. The only thing I would say is when when we say RSVP, people say, "Well, I didn't RSVP, so I'm not going to go."
>> Just it's okay. >> Yeah. I would I would not do RSVP. I would just people show up, right? >> I mean, if they can >> Okay. >> Because >> So, take off. I That's simple. I can take >> that. That's what I think. I mean, we might get more I more people because, you know, you might say, "Oh, well, I'm
got something planned and oh that I could have gone to that, but I didn't RSVP." >> Yeah. >> I don't know. >> Okay. >> Um, what I would put on there is bring gloves. >> Okay. Bring gloves. >> We'll supply the bags. The city supplies
the bags. >> Yes. >> So, we'll bring a whole thing of gloves. I had a whole bunch of >> Okay. plastic gloves and >> Okay. >> garbage bags. I got a couple extra pickers. >> Well, well, >> get some from the city. >> We'll get the bags from the city. Yeah. Um, >> are you talking about like those medical
gloves? >> Yeah. >> Well, you can do that or you can buy garden gloves, whatever you want. Um, but I I don't want anybody picking up stuff with their bare hands. So, I would just >> I got attacked by hands last time. >> Yeah. [laughter]
Yeah, you did. Um, and I don't know how to put this. You know, the p the grabbers. >> Yeah. >> They don't have to have them, but I would say and grabbers. Grabbers if you you know, I wouldn't go out and buy a set if you don't have one, but they can
if they want. >> I think the city has some >> grabbers. Really? Oh, okay. Maybe >> grabbers. >> Grabbers. >> Grabbers. >> Yes, we did. We did a waterfront park and that's a big park. >> So >> huge. >> And I even said to put it I said oh because it's the seventh so we're
getting ready for the city's future festival like at 9. >> Yes. Absolutely. Absolutely. So I think that's good. And I'll bring coffee and donuts. I usually do. So >> if you want anything else besid in your coffee you you have to supply yourself.
[laughter] I mean I bring sugar and milk but I'm talking about other stuff. I got >> seafood festival. >> It should be the same day. I know. Um, next Oh, February Oh, I should have mentioned this. February 9th, Monday,
we're having a an events committee meeting. I think her name is Barbara. Barbara, Barbara or Sean, I don't remember her name, is coming for the poker. the poker run. >> Okay. >> She's gonna discuss about it and then
Shane, I believe, is a gentleman for the kite run and he's gonna discuss about it as well. He was invited, so I'm not sure if he can, but >> so there'll be more information >> this Monday. >> This Monday coming up at 6 PM here in the chambers. >> Very good. >> Yeah,
>> that'll be live. They'll be broadcast. >> Should be live. Yes. Like ours. Yeah. And then the discussion of the rivtors, we did talk about that earlier. >> Yes. >> So, um, >> okay, perfect.
I mean, really, even if they all want to do it, I don't see why we couldn't like spread the love, you know, just like we're doing with the meet your neighbor, you know, one month do this company, another month do that company, and, you know, >> promote them. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Now, Bob sold his business, I believe,
to the the tour company over there at >> Catch. That's what I understand. >> Yeah. So, that's another >> Yeah. >> possibility right there. So, >> I mean, as far as I'm concerned, I'm okay with spreading the love. So, >> yeah. And really, if we wanted to, we could do
it on the off months in between the Carol and you know the meet your neighbors >> if we wanted to schedule it because if we do it we get too late in the year then it gets to be really hot out there. So I don't know how that I don't know what
>> I mean that would be a good idea too if we would do like for the for the committee we would can do um like in a restaurant or bar or something like that for the networking >> and then the off months you have like an activity we do it somewhere else you
know maybe on it can even be a weekend >> or something that it's just an activity it's fun to go to >> I don't think it' be a problem in the in the summertime because they pretty much covered the whole pontoons and covered and you're moving out in the open water, you always have a breeze. So, unless you're not in the direct sun.
>> Yeah. >> Okay, good. Perfect. >> Because that would be nice. Then we can do something on that. >> Okay. Any I don't have any long-term goals. We used to have a whole bunch of them. Um and Ultimate Park was one of them on there. Do we have any long-term
goals that we'd like to put on here? >> Just the Well, we kind of handed over the garden thing to the community, >> right? gave them all the information and the contacts and I don't know what they're doing with that but I I didn't really want to continue with that unless they there was the community wants it >> right
>> well now they're talking about making that parking for if we get that other thing >> yeah I I so I >> there's a reason why things are delayed >> yes everything happens for a reason right [laughter] um so that's yeah but anything else what would we like to
>> only my long-term goal is try to get the residents involved in what's going on there is the select few to show up. And I mean, how do we do that? I think we need one person uh that just does social media period and just keeps on putting it out there and putting it out there and putting it out there.
>> I mean, you can't put it out there one time and two weeks later they're expected to still be there because that's forgotten. >> I'm not saying do it every day because then it becomes aggravating. >> We all take turns though putting things out on the town hall and kind of keeping that >> but they have to share people have to we have to convince people to come out and
see what >> but it's we're not You got you got to make it sound you got to make it sound excited. You got to make it sound like it's something to to be a part of. Instead, you know, >> did we have this here? For what reason? Even if someone like like this meet your neighbor. If if if one of the businesses
would just do like Gator Tales, the first 10 golf cart show up, you get a free uh well drink or or draft. >> Yeah. >> Something that's an enticement. And you know, I say, "Okay, I've never been there. I'll try a free beer. Maybe I'll
try the menu while I'm here. >> Just something to get people to go to show up. Cancun Beach is a great place. I really like it. It's a great location. It's got as good a sunset as anything on the bayou. >> There should be more people there. >> You need something to grab people to
come in. >> You have to highlight the positives and forget about the works for me. >> They do have a marriage. I think I think they >> have They used to have it once a week, couple days a week and now they only have it like once a week. >> It's hard. It's hard. Yeah, you can't give up. You gota keep unplugging.
>> I'm No, I'm not saying give up. I'm just saying it's difficult. >> Yeah. >> I just I just think of me when I was in my prime with my kids. I had no time to do that. >> You know, it's going to be more people of our age, unfortunately.
>> Mr. I can't give you the right directions to the other one. >> Where were you supposed to go? >> Oh, >> did you call Eric? Where were you supposed Where was it supposed to be? I mean, what city? >> Uh, Newport Bridge. They gave me 5520
Grand. >> What was the name of the place? >> Supposed to be the new fire station. >> Oh, that's over by the That's down by Leaning Tower. >> Yeah, their instructions are wrong. >> That's why I've driven all over Newportage. >> It's really cool architecture.
>> I'm angry right now. Come over. >> You have to go see that fire station. It's really cool. >> Where you guys at? Exactly. >> We're almost done. >> Yeah, we're leaving. >> Go [laughter] home. >> Go home. >> I'm so mad I could set a fire. [laughter] >> All right. Well, you go home.
>> Type in the fire station and then your >> I did and it took me to a different fire station. [laughter] >> Oh, yeah. >> And I was like, "Hey guys, is this a fire station?" Like, "Yeah, but this not the one you want." Street. It probably isn't. >> Leaving tower. That's very go tower.
>> It's too late. It's the street. >> It's a six o'clock 6:00 meeting. He's already done. He can't go now. >> Oh, it goes at least two hours. >> And I had all my talking points ready to just pump Richie up and it's like uh >> oh, I wonder who
>> but it's but it's the instructions I got that goes back to make sure providing the right information. Sure. >> We're not. >> I'm upset. >> Well, we're going to be cleaning up Waterfront Park. You know where that is? >> Yet, [laughter]
>> I was being a smart ass. I got all the notes on. I just have >> March 7th yet. >> March 7th, clean up 8:00 a.m. If you want Saturday, >> Saturday, >> I'll put I'll provide donuts and coffee.
You pay your own bail. >> You realize I'm getting two night two hours of sleep every night now at this point in the game with all these meetings. >> I I don't envy you. I do not envy you. >> Well, I'm accomplishing a lot. People just leave me alone. Well,
[laughter] >> aren't you glad you >> Aren't you glad you took your job in the small city? >> Yes, I enjoy it. I love it. >> I do. I do. >> Change is coming, right? >> I enjoy it. >> Good. It is good. It's a nice >> interrupt with you guys. I know you guys are busy. You almost done. And I'm going
to go figure out why I can't buy this place. >> No problem. >> Yeah. I don't even see >> Tower Pizza and listed either. They need to work on that. That's important to know where the fires. [laughter] >> Yeah. >> But I noticed it because the architecture is unbelievable. It's
>> so different for the >> Yeah. >> It's engineering and everything they've done. >> They got the second contract to come in to finish it. Huh. First contract bailed them on or something. >> Oh, really? >> Yeah. I didn't get They haven't had a co for a long time. It's been done, but they haven't had a certificate of
occupancy. >> That's happened before. to happen in the one over on December spring also. >> So any long-term goals that we want to put on there >> or you want to think about them and just bring them back next time. There's anything that you want to like I mean
any any hairbrain idea is fine. We'll put it on there and we can address it in the future if if we want to keep it on there, take it off. I mean that that's a fluid >> um list and that's >> What about bring a rec center to the area? We'll [laughter] put it on.
>> That's a That's a longterm goal. >> In the meantime, I'll look into the rates though on the Newport Richie one and see if they've extended those into Port Richie for any reason. >> Um, [clears throat] you know, the discounts and and if there's a sliding scale and such because it's it's right
over on Van Beern. >> I think they'll let you just pay for your uh class like if you do yoga or you do swim or whatever. My mother-in-law, she's >> I think there's a fee just to get in. So let's just the day or whatever. Yeah. It's it's not a lot more. >> Yeah. It's just a different rate because their taxes pay for it,
>> right? >> So So it's just going to be a different rate and it's a beautiful area. It's a beautiful uh facility. It certainly is. Gorgeous. >> Okay. What else? Anything else? Good. The group.
Okay. Looking for a motion. >> Motion to adjurnn. >> Second. >> Motion and seconded. All those in favor say I. >> I. opposed.