WEBVTT METADATA Video-Count: 1 Video-1: youtube.com/watch?v=yFx4wMd5r-4 NOTE MEETING SECTIONS: Part 1 (Video ID: yFx4wMd5r-4): - 00:03:16: Meeting Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge - 00:08:34: Public Comment: Water Bill Deposit, Frank DiDonato Praise - 00:10:41: Public Comment: Bird Population and Drone Concerns - 00:13:08: Public Comment: First Responder Support and Frank - 00:14:14: Public Comment: Frank Farewell and Belcher Road - 00:18:59: Public Comment: Globalization of Indifference & Violence - 00:22:23: Ratifying Election Results, Frank DiDonato Presentation - 00:34:24: Frank DiDonato's Farewell Remarks and Tributes - 00:37:18: Adjournment of Regular Session, Swearing-In Ceremony - 00:51:22: Reconvening, Invocation, and New Commissioner Induction - 00:56:55: Commissioner Weaver's Acceptance Speech and Vision - 01:05:13: Public Comment: Weaver Congratulations and Belcher Road - 01:09:24: Public Comment: Trash Can Receptacles and Board Roles - 01:10:22: Appointments to Pension Board & Transit Authority - 01:13:08: Board and Staff Comments, Upcoming Meetings Discussion Part: 1 1 00:03:16.763 --> 00:03:29.509 Call to order the regular session of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Tarpon Springs. Tuesday, April 14th, 6:30 p.m. Roll call please. Mayor here. Vice Mayor 2 00:03:29.509 --> 00:03:39.652 Eisner here. Commissioner. Cool. Yas here. Commissioner de Donato here. Commissioner Banther. Our reflection this evening will be by the Reverend 3 00:03:39.652 --> 00:03:48.594 Father Athanasios Haros from Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. And it will be followed by the presentation of 4 00:03:48.594 --> 00:04:03.776 the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. Please stand. In 5 00:04:03.776 --> 00:04:14.520 the name of the father and the son and the Holy Spirit. Christ is risen. Oh Lord, our Lord. Oh Lord our God, you created us and brought us into this life 6 00:04:14.520 --> 00:04:25.665 and have said that apart from me, you can do nothing. In faith. We embrace these words as we gather this evening and entreat your blessing upon your servants. Look with mercy upon 7 00:04:25.665 --> 00:04:36.109 the Board of Commissioners of Tarpon Springs. Grant unto them the grace to know and do your will. Let them serve all the citizens with truth and 8 00:04:36.109 --> 00:04:46.952 righteousness. Inspire them with the courage to make and uphold the laws of this glorious city, and for the good of all who reside therein. Give to our city officials the 9 00:04:46.952 --> 00:04:59.165 spirit of wisdom, patience, love, and understanding that they may discern the truth and impartially administer. Keep them safe and healthy in mind and body so that they may 10 00:04:59.165 --> 00:05:11.009 fulfill their responsibility. Grant to all the civil authorities and residents of Tarpon Springs, as well as those who labor for the city. The power to make this government continue to work so 11 00:05:11.009 --> 00:05:21.421 that all may prosper and live together in peace. For you are the King of peace, and to you we send up glory to the father, and to the son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to 12 00:05:21.421 --> 00:05:42.408 the ages of ages. Christ is risen indeed. He is risen. 13 00:06:07.400 --> 00:06:18.611 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, 14 00:06:18.611 --> 00:06:31.623 indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Is our singer here tonight? Well, I'm not 15 00:06:31.623 --> 00:06:42.702 doing this by myself, so we're going to collectively sing our national anthem. Oh, say, can 16 00:06:42.702 --> 00:06:56.849 you see by the dawn's early light. What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last 17 00:06:56.849 --> 00:07:09.462 gleaming. Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the. Perilous fight for the brand 18 00:07:09.462 --> 00:07:23.042 parts we watched were so gallantly streaming. And the rocket's red glare, the bombs 19 00:07:23.042 --> 00:07:37.456 bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does 20 00:07:37.456 --> 00:07:50.870 that star spangled banner. Yet wave for the land of the free 21 00:07:50.870 --> 00:08:03.149 and the home of the brave. Hear 22 00:08:03.149 --> 00:08:24.136 me sing. I need a workshop on that one. Yeah, yeah. 23 00:08:34.680 --> 00:08:44.556 We're going to start this meeting off with public comments. So anyone that would like to get up and speak about anything or want to 24 00:08:44.556 --> 00:08:56.302 say nice things about Frank, please come forward. Good afternoon. Good evening 25 00:08:56.302 --> 00:09:05.511 whichever. My name is Deborah Hill Jones, 429 East Boyer Street. And I know I've been up here before about that water 26 00:09:05.511 --> 00:09:18.624 bill and the deposit and trying to see if you all would put it back on the agenda and look into it. My deposit been up there for 23 years and I know 27 00:09:18.624 --> 00:09:30.936 other states, other places where I've lived that after you get a report or showing that you've been paying the bill on time, they usually refund it to 28 00:09:30.936 --> 00:09:41.681 you or take it off your whole take that whole whatever, $100, $120 off your bill. But I know that your policy is that you give it an interest in 29 00:09:41.681 --> 00:09:54.627 September. But I think that's something that you all need to look into. That's it. Thank you. Yeah. Next, please state your 30 00:09:54.627 --> 00:10:05.671 name and address. Good evening, board members. Anita. Pros 901 Bayshore Drive. Mayor, this is for Frank DiDonato. Thank you, Frank, for your service to the 31 00:10:05.671 --> 00:10:16.215 years. To the city of Tarpon Springs. You are truly the favorite son of Tarpon. I've served with Frank many, many years. He's a wise man. His 32 00:10:16.215 --> 00:10:27.159 heart was always in tarpon, a fair man and great knowledge of our community. Thank you for all that you have given us, for what you have supported for 33 00:10:27.159 --> 00:10:41.507 tarpon and you will be missed. Good luck. Thank you mayor. Anyone else like to get up and say something? Okay. Hi. Good 34 00:10:41.507 --> 00:10:52.618 evening, David Ballard Geddes junior. I live on Georgia Avenue down the street in Palm Harbor. Lately, I've noticed that our bird population has been collapsing. Whether we've 35 00:10:52.618 --> 00:11:05.598 destroyed their food supply with excessive pesticides or fertilizers, or we've developed on our natural habitat, that's a concern. Also, I've had my 36 00:11:05.598 --> 00:11:17.443 attention drawn to the exorbitant amount of fires that we've had in this country. Florida. Naples is on fire currently just on the edge of the Everglades, their habitats 37 00:11:17.443 --> 00:11:28.921 being destroyed, they're not able to nest. And it calls into question, why would we want to reduce our bird population? Is there an objective behind it? I 38 00:11:28.921 --> 00:11:39.799 attended the Forward Pinellas meeting last Wednesday. The forward Pinellas board last Wednesday had talked about on one of the agenda items there, 39 00:11:39.799 --> 00:11:53.112 an emerging drone industry. They talked about the drone industry will soon be buzzing around over our heads carrying 40 00:11:53.112 --> 00:12:05.391 cargo, medical transport, advanced air mobility for personal transportation was discussed at the meeting. Autonomous drones for 41 00:12:05.391 --> 00:12:15.034 delivering packages to our front door and stuff was talked about as well. This artificial intelligence drone during the 42 00:12:15.034 --> 00:12:26.545 discussion also was brought into a military application. This autonomous drone posturing is being used within the Middle 43 00:12:26.545 --> 00:12:38.623 East currently for military conquests. That has my attention. And whatever your view is, on whatever side of the war that your viewpoint is 44 00:12:38.623 --> 00:12:49.367 on, what's going on over in the Middle East, I feel as though now is being brought over into this country with the use of autonomous drones. I feel as 45 00:12:49.367 --> 00:12:59.778 though we have an emerging fundamental security issue here in this country regarding the powers behind the use of drones 46 00:12:59.778 --> 00:13:08.020 that needs to have some sort of military oversight. Thank you. 47 00:13:08.020 --> 00:13:24.169 Next. Hey, Reverend Milton Smith. I don't see spelling in Dunedin, but you can't get rid 48 00:13:24.169 --> 00:13:35.881 of me in Tarpon Springs. Mayor and commissioners, first to Commissioner Frank Donato. My gosh, we go back so many years, probably about 30 years or more. And when I was a pastor, I was 49 00:13:35.881 --> 00:13:46.524 working together. So thank you so much for your many, many years of service to the city of Tarpon Springs. I want to address the commission and just tell the commission, thank you 50 00:13:46.524 --> 00:13:56.635 so much for your support back in February. This is the first meeting I've been able to come to since February of the fitness for First responders 51 00:13:56.635 --> 00:14:07.713 car show that we did downtown. It was well attended. Over 2000 folks showed up that day and I just thank you for your support and helping the organization, 52 00:14:07.713 --> 00:14:14.219 nonprofit help our first responders. So thank you so much. And hopefully we can make it bigger and better next year. 53 00:14:14.219 --> 00:14:29.234 Thank you. Next. Commissioner elect. How are you? I'm great this evening. Thank you. Lori Weaver, for five one East 54 00:14:29.234 --> 00:14:41.613 Avenue. So I have only known Frank for the last year, and I don't know how well I'll be able to fill his shoes, but I will attempt to be that voice 55 00:14:41.613 --> 00:14:52.725 of reason that you've been on the Commission all these years. I know you'll be immortalized forever because your names on a plaque on the public safety building. So I'm sure you've accomplished so much in your 56 00:14:52.725 --> 00:15:01.700 time. The only good thing that will come from this is that you and I will be able to talk about city business again. So I appreciate that, and you'll 57 00:15:01.700 --> 00:15:16.849 hear from me. Thanks. Thank you. Good evening. Katie Taylor, 657 Haven Place, Tarpon Springs. I wanted to thank Commissioner 58 00:15:16.849 --> 00:15:28.360 Frank DiNardo for your time with us. I've only been knowing you maybe about two, two and a half years, but it's been a pleasure. Thank you for every time we met. I talked to you. You. I can talk to you. You 59 00:15:28.360 --> 00:15:38.070 listen. Not only would you listen, you hear? And you take things to heart. So I appreciate you. And I look forward to working with Lori because, you know, we got girl power. So now we got more. So 60 00:15:38.070 --> 00:15:50.649 thank you for your service, Commissioner DiNardo. Thank you. Hello, Maggie Miles, 433 East Boyer Street. I've been gone 61 00:15:50.649 --> 00:16:01.093 for a minute, but I'm back. Hey, Maggie. How you doing? Good. And you? I'm here to talk about my same thing. The opening of Belcher Road in Distant Avenue. 62 00:16:01.093 --> 00:16:13.739 If anyone has traveled us 19 as frequently as I do three times a week, going down to the county, it takes me an hour to get home. When I get to Klosterman Road, I have to turn 63 00:16:13.739 --> 00:16:24.316 left or right when it would take me like three minutes to get to tarpon. It takes me an additional 10 to 15 minutes because I have to go around. And with the new Anclote Harbor 64 00:16:24.316 --> 00:16:35.661 going to be opening here shortly, 400 and something new apartments, we can factor that in. The traffic on US 19 is 65 00:16:35.661 --> 00:16:46.171 atrocious. We would be able to just jump on distant and take Belcher and go all the way to Saint Pete without even getting on an alternate or us another 66 00:16:46.171 --> 00:16:57.316 thoroughfare in case there is a storm problems. We have another exit out of the city, so I would ask the Commission to again, diligently think about 67 00:16:57.316 --> 00:17:10.328 opening up the Belcher Road, hooking it to distance. My other question is street parking. We just finally got 68 00:17:10.328 --> 00:17:21.406 our new gross avenue. I come here every morning and there's cars parked on. The right side 69 00:17:21.406 --> 00:17:34.520 or the west side. Now, is there anything being put together in the county ordinance to address street parking? I don't mind street parking when the road is wide, but when the road is only 70 00:17:34.520 --> 00:17:44.363 two lane for one car and one car, then if you got a car parked there, then I just think it's too cumbersome. So that's another thing. On the corner of 71 00:17:44.363 --> 00:17:57.643 spruce and Gross, they put in sidewalks, but they stopped at that last section between spruce and I'm not sure what 72 00:17:57.643 --> 00:18:12.190 that little side street is, but. The the roofing company. Avery, you know, I'm talking about on the corner, they have made themselves a parking lot. Right. 73 00:18:12.190 --> 00:18:23.202 And they're parked, their cars are parked right to the street edge. So when you're trying to make a right to go on spruce, you got city trucks coming out. 74 00:18:23.202 --> 00:18:35.180 Their road access and you're trying to make a right is very hard to see around that curve. And plus there's a fire hydrant right there and they park between the fire hydrant. So I 75 00:18:35.180 --> 00:18:47.025 don't know if those spots could be backed up a little bit. So you can be able to see around the curve here on spruce and gross. That's it for me for now. 76 00:18:47.025 --> 00:18:59.204 Thank you and have a nice evening. Oh, I forgot my. Don't worry about anybody else's 77 00:18:59.204 --> 00:19:12.517 focus on yourself. Okay, so here lack is 514 Ashland Avenue and. Last week I was up and I 78 00:19:12.517 --> 00:19:22.627 watched the Easter ceremonies from Rome and listened to the Pope. And he mentioned some globalization of indifference. And I'm going to read something 79 00:19:22.627 --> 00:19:34.473 from the Pope in the light of Easter, let us allow our hearts to be transformed by his immense love for us. Let those who have weapons lay them down. 80 00:19:34.473 --> 00:19:44.916 Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace. Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialog. Not with the desire to dominate others, but 81 00:19:44.916 --> 00:19:56.461 to encounter them. We are growing accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent, indifferent to the deaths of thousands of people, indifferent to the 82 00:19:56.461 --> 00:20:07.539 repercussions of hatred and division. That conflict, so indifferent to the economic and social consequences they produce, which we all feel 83 00:20:07.539 --> 00:20:18.750 there is an ever increasing globalization of indifference. To borrow an expression dear to Pope Francis, who one year ago, from this low, he addressed his final words to the world, 84 00:20:18.750 --> 00:20:28.860 reminding us what a great thirst for death, for killing. We witness each day in many conflicts raging in different parts of the world. This was 85 00:20:28.860 --> 00:20:41.773 from his urbi et Orbi April 5th, and referenced Pope Francis of April. Now, just to show you, it's not just the Catholics I have here from Archbishop 86 00:20:41.773 --> 00:20:53.285 Bishop Bartholomew, Constantinople, the Church of Christ, the salt of the earth, the light of the world, the city set on a hill, the lamp placed on the lampstand bears 87 00:20:53.285 --> 00:21:04.062 witness in the world before the signs of the times about. About the grace that has come and the hope that is in us, the message of the cross and the resurrection resounds today as 88 00:21:04.062 --> 00:21:15.674 a gospel of peace, reconciliation and justice, war, hatred, injustice, stand opposed to the fundamental Christian principles for whose 89 00:21:15.674 --> 00:21:26.418 realization. Establishment the people of God pray and labor for each day. We beseech the Lord on behalf of the victims of wartime violence the orphans, the mothers who mourn their 90 00:21:26.418 --> 00:21:36.627 children, and all who. Those who bear in body and soul, the effects of human cruelty and callousness. This is a denial and condemnation of violence 91 00:21:36.627 --> 00:21:48.340 and fear and invitation to a life of peace. War only brings forth lamentation and death before the daily images of the cruelty of war, the church 92 00:21:48.340 --> 00:21:59.551 raises her voice and proclaims the sacredness of the human person of every concrete human being anywhere on earth, and 93 00:21:59.551 --> 00:22:12.898 the duty of absolute respect for that dignity. You know, we in America are kind of immune, and that pledge of allegiance. 94 00:22:12.898 --> 00:22:23.675 Bombs bursting in air. Well, that's what they're experiencing. But we don't ever experience. So that's why we become immune. Thank you. It's all video game. Three minutes are up. Thank you very much. 95 00:22:23.675 --> 00:22:32.684 Thank you. Anyone else like to get up and say anything? Okay. 96 00:22:32.684 --> 00:22:47.766 Let's. We will now go to the resolution 2026 dash 17 to be read by the City Attorney Resolution 20 2617, a 97 00:22:47.766 --> 00:22:56.875 resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Tarpon Springs, Florida, ratifying and confirming the results of the municipal General Election held on March 98 00:22:56.875 --> 00:23:10.155 10th, 2026 and providing for an effective date hereof. Okay. City Clerk, do you want to read? 99 00:23:10.155 --> 00:23:19.865 Is there anything that you need to read on this? Okay, can I have a motion to approve the resolution and for the ratification of the election 100 00:23:19.865 --> 00:23:31.443 results? So moved. Second. Okay. If there's no comments, let's have roll call, please. Commissioner. Yes, Commissioner. Donato. Yes. Commissioner Coolio's. Yes. Vice mayor 101 00:23:31.443 --> 00:23:41.553 Eisner. Yes. Mayor. Kuleana. Yes. Okay. So let's have we're going to have our presentation to our outgoing commissioner, 102 00:23:41.553 --> 00:23:51.229 Frank de Donato. Let me. Before I begin, let me acknowledge the city officials that are in the 103 00:23:51.229 --> 00:24:04.943 audience tonight. Mayor pro. Commissioner Kitka. Commissioner Sieber, Commissioner Hill is very nice 104 00:24:04.943 --> 00:24:12.517 seeing you. Commissioner Dalakas and commissioner elect 105 00:24:12.517 --> 00:24:26.097 Weaver. All right. Frank, are you going to come join me up 106 00:24:26.097 --> 00:25:10.442 there? So, Frank, before I get into this long list of your 107 00:25:10.442 --> 00:25:23.121 accomplishments, it's been a pleasure working with you. You know how this whole thing played out. I was having breakfast with somebody, and we were talking about an opening 108 00:25:23.121 --> 00:25:32.864 on the commission, and they said, well, have you thought about Frank de Donato? And I'm like, Frank DiDonato, he's not going to come back and do this. 109 00:25:32.864 --> 00:25:43.007 And he said, But I'll call him. And it was actually Mike that did it. And he gave you a call and and said, hey, do you want to come and help us out? And 110 00:25:43.007 --> 00:25:55.420 you said, yes. And I was like, hell yes. If somebody of Frank's stature wants to come back and serve the community one more time, that was something that I couldn't pass 111 00:25:55.420 --> 00:26:06.197 up and all of us couldn't pass up. So, you know, Frank's legacy of service stretches far beyond the city of Tarpon Springs. His dedication extended to Pinellas County 112 00:26:06.197 --> 00:26:18.275 government state level chiropractic positions. He's always prioritizing the needs of others. Frank retired from his successful 46 year chiropractic career, defining 113 00:26:18.275 --> 00:26:29.921 by his commitment to treat patients regardless of their ability to pay and providing free physical exams for students wanting to participate in sports. I always saw Frank on the sidelines at the high 114 00:26:29.921 --> 00:26:40.799 school football games, always donating his time. And you'll see from this list. Do you get 115 00:26:40.799 --> 00:26:51.609 it yet? So, you know, so I got this list of things that I didn't know all these things. First, he was in the US Navy 116 00:26:51.609 --> 00:27:04.255 from 1966 to 1970. He served in Vietnam. And again, thank you for your service. He you know, it's kind of appropriate that 117 00:27:04.255 --> 00:27:13.932 he served in Vietnam being the way that Frank. Is that Frank. It's a war that the veterans didn't get the full 118 00:27:13.932 --> 00:27:24.743 appreciation of their service, because it wasn't a popular war. Frank has served this community and throughout. And and he 119 00:27:24.743 --> 00:27:36.020 didn't get I don't think he's always gotten his just due. But most of us and we've had this conversation before, and I think I've had it with guys up 120 00:27:36.020 --> 00:27:46.598 here as well. There's going to be a day that we're not here and we don't have these titles, and most people will not remember us. I remember Norman 121 00:27:46.598 --> 00:27:57.041 Hill, and for all that he did years ago for the city of Tarpon Springs, but many of you do not. Right. You're he was a 122 00:27:57.041 --> 00:28:10.187 time before, but. So you don't do it for. If you're doing this to get accolades, then you're in the wrong business. You do 123 00:28:10.187 --> 00:28:21.633 this. So not only obviously your family. Debbie respects him, his, his, his son's respect him, but most importantly that he respects himself. He looks in the mirror 124 00:28:21.633 --> 00:28:31.643 and he likes the person he sees. And that's what matters. And I know you do. So he was mayor of Tarpon Springs for two terms. 125 00:28:31.643 --> 00:28:42.086 He was a Tarpon Springs City commissioner for three and a half terms. He was the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce 126 00:28:42.086 --> 00:28:52.163 president for two terms. He was a Pinellas County adult education chairman for four years. I think you see a pattern here. He's he likes 127 00:28:52.163 --> 00:29:06.211 being in charge. Yeah. So he was the Tarpon Springs Senior Services Advisory Council for two years. He was the Rotary Club board of directors and the 128 00:29:06.211 --> 00:29:18.523 president Milton, you can appreciate that job, right? He is the Tarpon Springs Boys and Girls Club chairman. He was the Tarpon Springs Board of Boys 129 00:29:18.523 --> 00:29:29.701 and Girls Club board of directors. He was a Tarpon Springs Recreation advisory board. Pinellas Planning Council executive committee 130 00:29:29.701 --> 00:29:41.512 member and treasurer. He was on the mayor's council for six years and he was president for one term. He has a Bachelor of Science from University of 131 00:29:41.512 --> 00:29:51.923 Central Florida. Was a Florida Tech. When you went to Florida Tech, that was my brother. My brother graduated from Florida Tech and he was, I, I, I just a 132 00:29:51.923 --> 00:30:03.134 side story has nothing to do with Frank, but I, I he had his diploma and it said Florida Tech. So Florida Tech was central Florida. Now it's one of the biggest colleges in, in 133 00:30:03.134 --> 00:30:14.479 the country. So he had this diploma that he thought was a collector's item and I lost it. I, I was, I was packing his stuff and I can't find it. Someday I'll find it. Now I'll 134 00:30:14.479 --> 00:30:25.757 have to take it by his anyway. So he got it. He went and got a replacement, but they wouldn't give him a Florida Tech replacement. The game of Central Florida won, so that's a whole nother story. You know, 135 00:30:25.757 --> 00:30:37.702 I can go off on tangents, don't you know Frank? Yeah. Okay. Frank was also he's a doctor of chiropractic, magna laude from the Palmer Palmer College of 136 00:30:37.702 --> 00:30:47.378 Chiropractic. And any of you know, if you know, the science of chiropractic, it was founded in Iowa, in the Palmer School. 137 00:30:47.378 --> 00:30:59.991 So Frank was educated where the best were educated. He was in the who's who of Chiropractics. He's one of the outstanding young men of America. That was 138 00:30:59.991 --> 00:31:11.502 1984, you know. When I was young. Yeah. He was chiropractor of the year. He was chiropractic peer review committee for the state of 139 00:31:11.502 --> 00:31:22.746 Florida. He was the chiropractic consultant examiner for the state of Florida. He was a chiropractor, expert witness for the state of Florida. And he's also on the 140 00:31:22.746 --> 00:31:33.491 board of directors of the Florida Chiropractic Association. So you can see that, Frank. Is a man who 141 00:31:33.491 --> 00:31:43.901 filled a position. He's not somebody who needed a position to fill him. So he's. So we're 142 00:31:43.901 --> 00:31:56.147 we're again, we were fortunate to have a man of his caliber, of his background, come and serve this board at a time where we needed it. And I 143 00:31:56.147 --> 00:32:06.890 needed it personally. And he's a reasonable man, a good man. And he should be proud of himself. And I think our community should be proud of 144 00:32:06.890 --> 00:32:20.004 him and happy that he lives amongst us. So frank. Got a couple things for you. I've got this plaque. It's it's to you 145 00:32:20.004 --> 00:32:30.715 as commissioner. I think you got one of these. Probably when you were mayor. I hope you did. In recognition and appreciation of dedicated and devoted service from February 21st, 146 00:32:30.715 --> 00:32:41.559 2024 to April 14th, 2026, the city of Tarpon Springs. And it has all of our. As Mayor John Giuliani's Vice mayor, Mike Eisner, Commissioner Bonnie 147 00:32:41.559 --> 00:32:51.536 Coolio's, Commissioner Frank Di Donato, and Commissioner David Banther. So I want you to have this to remember your time with us. And this is something 148 00:32:51.536 --> 00:33:04.082 special. Frank didn't get one of these when he was left as mayor. For some reason, he got passed over. It's not the way 149 00:33:04.082 --> 00:33:15.093 he wanted it. Anybody know what movie that's from? Godfather? Yeah, it's the way pops wanted it. It's not the way I wanted 150 00:33:15.093 --> 00:33:27.004 it. No. And again, I digress. So, father, that's the way it goes. So. So anyway, he he 151 00:33:27.004 --> 00:33:37.381 didn't get one of these when he was mayor. He was supposed to. And so we're making up for it now by giving him this diver helmet that is is pretty cool 152 00:33:37.381 --> 00:33:41.252 that I hope you enjoy having on your mantle or wherever you're 153 00:33:41.252 --> 00:33:59.470 going to put it. So you want. All right. Frank. So like, like Commissioner Weaver said, we can now we can go and hang out 154 00:33:59.470 --> 00:34:10.481 and talk about all kinds of stuff. We can talk about all these guys now behind their back. And and we can also meet Frank and I go to the best eating establishment in town. 155 00:34:10.481 --> 00:34:24.095 We eat at the hospital cafeteria. Yeah. So go ahead, Frank, please say something. I, I really don't have much to say. Just just to thank everybody, 156 00:34:24.095 --> 00:34:33.804 those that were for me, those that are against me. Thank you. Anyway, I love tarpon. I was proud to serve tarpon. And I'll 157 00:34:33.804 --> 00:34:46.850 stay in tarpon. And I just encourage all of you to Christmas talking to the choir here because you people understand. But voting is very important in who you vote for 158 00:34:46.850 --> 00:34:52.890 and who you support. Do your research, stay involved and just thank you for the 159 00:34:52.890 --> 00:35:09.106 opportunity. Commissioners wish to say some words about Frank. Oh, you want to start? You 160 00:35:09.106 --> 00:35:21.017 start. Chief, you go first. Commissioner. I know you yell at me when I call you commissioner, but I'll call you commissioner one more time, and then I'll start calling you Frank again. But you know, I've been with Tarpon Springs for 32 161 00:35:21.017 --> 00:35:31.228 years, and we've worked together for many of those years. You up here on the dais as a commissioner? Mayor played softball with you on the Elks team for many years. You were 162 00:35:31.228 --> 00:35:43.374 my chiropractor. But most of all, you're a friend. And the one thing I could say about Frank is he's a damn good man. And that's what it takes to to lead a community. And thank you, 163 00:35:43.374 --> 00:35:52.683 Frank, for the many, many years of leadership, but more importantly, for your friendship. Thank you. Anyone 164 00:35:52.683 --> 00:36:03.861 else wish to say yes? Yes, Frank, I know you hate it when I say this, but you signed my my my Eagle Scout certificate. You did. Listen, that just shows your tenure in this town. 165 00:36:03.861 --> 00:36:14.672 Because I'm not young. So you. You were a model statesman. I remember my dad introducing me to you before I could vote. I was in high school and I was volunteering on various 166 00:36:14.672 --> 00:36:26.450 campaigns. And you were always an example of a good statesman, of a good city. Commissioner. I have admiration for you as you are a business owner in town, as I am, and still found time to serve and have a resume. I 167 00:36:26.450 --> 00:36:37.728 have it right here. That's, you know, longer than mine will be, I'm sure. And I hope that when I'm in your situation that I'm at least half as accomplished as you. I think this town is indebted to you. And I think 168 00:36:37.728 --> 00:36:47.138 your memory and your name will live on here long beyond all of us. So thank you very much, Frank, and I hope you enjoy your, your, your, your, your Tuesday night's free. So thank 169 00:36:47.138 --> 00:37:10.895 you. Frank. Thank you for everything. Okay. 170 00:37:18.436 --> 00:37:30.548 We have. Just kept you. Well, this will 171 00:37:30.548 --> 00:37:42.426 conclude tonight's meeting. We will be adjourning. It's called Signi dei, which is Latin for without a day. It's when you 172 00:37:42.426 --> 00:37:51.268 adjourn a meeting with no return scheduled. So this is a sine die. Adjournment at 704. 173 00:37:51.268 --> 00:38:05.783 We will come back at 715 to conduct the next meeting. Why are we waiting? Oh, we got, we 174 00:38:05.783 --> 00:38:26.537 got, we got it, we got it. Okay, hit it on this. You can't. 175 00:47:12.563 --> 00:47:20.604 He's the oldest. You only take it. 176 00:47:20.604 --> 00:47:28.879 Out. I see you. If I could have Commissioner Banther come 177 00:47:28.879 --> 00:47:55.605 forward with his family. I know. If you could raise your right 178 00:47:55.605 --> 00:48:07.651 hand and repeat after me, I. I say your name. David Banther. Do you solemnly swear or affirm, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, that I will support, protect and 179 00:48:07.651 --> 00:48:19.429 uphold, protect and uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the United States, and of the State of Florida and the State of Florida, and the charter and laws and the charter and laws of the City of Tarpon Springs. 180 00:48:19.429 --> 00:48:29.373 The city of Tarpon Springs, that I am duly qualified. That I am duly qualified to hold the office, to hold the office of Commissioner, seat one, Commissioner seat one that I will faithfully perform. I will 181 00:48:29.373 --> 00:48:35.479 faithfully perform the duties of that office, the duties of that office on which I am now about to enter, which I'm now 182 00:48:35.479 --> 00:48:56.333 about to enter. Since. This is my fifth swearing in, it's my last one, which I'm sure some 183 00:48:56.333 --> 00:49:07.511 are probably happy about that, but I'm looking forward to these final three years and helping this commission, you know, like, you know, like, you know, succeed and then transition into our new board in two years, which will be 184 00:49:07.511 --> 00:49:18.288 vastly different because of all the terms. So that's why I'm here. Thank you. Now, if I 185 00:49:18.288 --> 00:49:22.058 could have Commissioner elect Lori Weaver come forward with 186 00:49:22.058 --> 00:49:41.511 her husband. For her family. You could raise your right hand and repeat after me. I. I say your name, Lori Weaver. Do you 187 00:49:41.511 --> 00:49:52.522 solemnly swear or affirm, do solemnly swear and affirm that I will support, that I will support, protect and uphold, protect and uphold the Constitution, the Constitution of the United States, of the 188 00:49:52.522 --> 00:50:02.699 United States, and of the State of Florida, and of the State of Florida, and the charter and laws and the charter and laws of the City of Tarpon Springs, the city of Tarpon Springs, that I am duly qualified. That 189 00:50:02.699 --> 00:50:13.777 I'm duly qualified to hold the office. Hold the office of Commissioner, seat two of Commissioner seat two that I will faithfully perform, that I will faithfully perform the duties of that office, the 190 00:50:13.777 --> 00:50:19.082 duties of that office on which I am now about to enter, on which I am now about to enter. 191 00:50:19.082 --> 00:50:37.234 Congratulations. Thank you very much. 192 00:50:57.220 --> 00:51:04.127 Oh, it's new bro. It's like, you know, it's a lot going on. This is the punishment that was the better 193 00:51:04.127 --> 00:51:22.279 choice. I now call to order. I now call to order the regular session of the Board of 194 00:51:22.279 --> 00:51:34.324 Commissioners. Tuesday, April 14th at 7:18 p.m. Roll call please. Mayor here. Vice Mayor Coolio's here. Commissioner 195 00:51:34.324 --> 00:51:44.401 Eisner here. Commissioner Banther here. Commissioner Weaver here. Our reflection again this evening will be from the Reverend Father Athanasios 196 00:51:44.401 --> 00:51:55.245 Harris of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Please stand. In the name of the 197 00:51:55.245 --> 00:52:06.690 father and the son and the Holy Spirit. Christ is risen. Truly is risen. Oh Lord our God, you created us and brought us into this life and have said that apart from me, you can do 198 00:52:06.690 --> 00:52:16.866 nothing. In faith. We embrace these words as we gather this evening and increase your blessing upon your servants. Look with mercy upon the Board of Commissioners of Tarpon 199 00:52:16.866 --> 00:52:28.211 Springs. Grant unto them the grace to know and do your will. Let them serve all the citizens with truth and righteousness. Inspire them with the courage 200 00:52:28.211 --> 00:52:39.522 to make and uphold the laws of. For this glorious city, and for the good of all who reside here in. Give to our city officials the spirit of wisdom, patience, 201 00:52:39.522 --> 00:52:50.333 love, and understanding that they may discern the truth and impartially administer. Keep them safe and healthy in mind and body so that they may 202 00:52:50.333 --> 00:53:00.744 fulfill their responsibility. Grant to all the civil authorities and residents of Tarpon Springs, as well as those who labor for the city. The power to make this 203 00:53:00.744 --> 00:53:12.188 government continue to work so that all may prosper and live together in peace. For you are the King of peace, and to you we send up glory to the father and to the son, to the Holy 204 00:53:12.188 --> 00:53:16.091 Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Christ is 205 00:53:16.091 --> 00:53:34.577 risen. He is risen. Everybody can sit down, please. If they 206 00:53:34.577 --> 00:53:52.929 don't do it a second time. Thank you father. Thank you. Glory. Would you. Commissioner 207 00:53:52.929 --> 00:54:03.472 Weaver, I'm sorry. I can't keep calling her Lori anymore. So come on up here, please. I got 208 00:54:03.472 --> 00:54:13.717 some things for you. David already got these. This all this swag. So now you it's your turn to get some of this stuff. But first, before we before I 209 00:54:13.717 --> 00:54:24.727 give you all these things. I want to congratulate you on becoming our next commissioner. I don't think I've been as excited about somebody becoming 210 00:54:24.727 --> 00:54:35.004 a commissioner as I am with you. I am looking forward, I know you, I know your your calm, you. You're a captain and I've seen 211 00:54:35.004 --> 00:54:47.283 you be calm and I know you're steadfast, and I know that you are reasonable person that I think will come up here in the 212 00:54:47.283 --> 00:54:58.862 in the spirit of, of compromise and, and a fellowship to work together for what's best for our community. So I, I really think she's going to do a great 213 00:54:58.862 --> 00:55:09.239 job and I have immense hope in that and I'm confident of it. Thank you. So I've got first 214 00:55:09.239 --> 00:55:20.016 this beautiful plaque, the key to the city on it that you get to hang in wherever you like. 215 00:55:20.016 --> 00:55:33.496 God, there's. Some kind of pin, I think. What is that like a key with the city seal hanging from it. So I'm not sure what. 216 00:55:33.496 --> 00:55:41.704 Yes, it goes on your jacket. I've never used one. I still haven't. Here's a the actual pin that could go on that 217 00:55:41.704 --> 00:55:58.254 jacket. And you want it on there now or do you want. Okay. 218 00:55:58.254 --> 00:56:09.432 I want to put a hole in that green jacket. So you want. It's all right. All right. Lori's 219 00:56:09.432 --> 00:56:20.243 got the greatest collection of jackets. She must have, like a humongous closet. I've never seen their state wear the same jacket twice. Okay, so, Dan, 220 00:56:20.243 --> 00:56:33.256 you have your your city seal that goes, like, in the pocket thing. I've got that. And then this is really important. I lost mine the second day that I 221 00:56:33.256 --> 00:56:45.068 the day after I became a commissioner, I lost it and, and I was so scared to tell Irene that I had lost it. And I doubled back and found it. But 222 00:56:45.068 --> 00:56:55.110 yeah, you hold on to this. This is a this is a it's a big deal. This one here. All right. So that's it. Go sit down. You 223 00:56:55.110 --> 00:57:06.956 have. To sit down. You sit down. Yeah. Very proud of you. Happy to. Say thank you, ma'am. Okay, okay. We won't do any more of those because we're 224 00:57:06.956 --> 00:57:16.232 professionals. Here, take the box. All right. You start in 225 00:57:16.232 --> 00:57:39.055 trouble. Okay? Commissioner 226 00:57:39.055 --> 00:57:53.169 Weaver, would you like to say a few words? I would. I don't know if you can imagine the feeling of sitting here and 227 00:57:53.169 --> 00:58:05.415 looking out and seeing so many people that had faith in me and and worked hard to put me here. I would love to ad lib my 228 00:58:05.415 --> 00:58:17.260 statement, but, you know, under the circumstances, I, I did prepare something, so I'm going to read it. Yeah, I'd like to 229 00:58:17.260 --> 00:58:28.838 express my sincere gratitude to those of you that supported me, including many of you who came out tonight to stand with me, especially thank the people who stepped up to guide me during 230 00:58:28.838 --> 00:58:39.348 my campaign to Lyndon and ladies of the Women's Club and the friends who believed in my calling and walked the streets, stood on the corners and spread 231 00:58:39.348 --> 00:58:50.693 the word. You have a past with me that does not expire. God bless you all. You have a friend. To the city leaders and 232 00:58:50.693 --> 00:59:00.436 statesmen who trusted me enough to lend their support. Your confidence and guidance has raised my bar. Each of you has demonstrated your commitment 233 00:59:00.436 --> 00:59:12.248 and I am proud to join you. Thank you for your trust. I'd like to recognize my husband, Scott, who has and will continue to make many 234 00:59:12.248 --> 00:59:23.793 sacrifices for me to serve in this role, and I am here due to your unwavering belief in me. My accomplishments are due to 235 00:59:23.793 --> 00:59:35.004 your patience and strength, and I am thankful for everything you are. Mayor Giuliani's encouraged me tonight to tell 236 00:59:35.004 --> 00:59:46.149 the story of how I came to be in Tarpon, so I'm going to start off with that story, and I promise from this day on, I won't be quite as wordy. Years 237 00:59:46.149 --> 00:59:58.327 ago. I wanted to move to Florida's West coast. I was living on the East Coast, so I visited several cities south of here. And on the day of my 238 00:59:58.327 --> 01:00:09.172 departure, a voice in my head said, go north. Instead of traveling south home. So I abandoned my route home and 239 01:00:09.172 --> 01:00:20.983 started north on 19, and I soon found myself driving on alt 19, not knowing where I was going. I was approaching what I later came to learn was the sponge 240 01:00:20.983 --> 01:00:33.763 docks. There on the west side of alt 19, I passed an old wooden fishing boat sitting on stanchions in dry dock. It's still there today. Upon seeing 241 01:00:33.763 --> 01:00:44.073 that boat, I knew immediately that I needed to live here. That boat was old and not seaworthy, but I knew that someone was keeping that old boat with a dream of restoring 242 01:00:44.073 --> 01:00:55.318 it. So we could feel the sea spray another day. Being a captain, I understood that feeling. For us, a boat is a 243 01:00:55.318 --> 01:01:06.763 living thing. They have a soul. Sadly, old wooden boats are few and far between. Many towns have ordinances against them. Many see them as an eyesore, and many marinas would have 244 01:01:06.763 --> 01:01:18.608 chopped up that boat years ago. But hear that old boat had value, as do all the old boats at the sponge docks, and I knew that this was where I belonged. 245 01:01:18.608 --> 01:01:28.251 So before I reached Mr. Slovakia, I was on the phone with my husband and said, we have to move to Tarpon Springs. Being the wonderful man that he 246 01:01:28.251 --> 01:01:40.163 is, he said, whatever you want. And three months later we were unpacking, not with a single regret. When you love a town this much, you have a deep 247 01:01:40.163 --> 01:01:49.238 desire to see it remain healthy and vibrant. And that is where my voyage began. So to the people of Tarpon Springs, I'd 248 01:01:49.238 --> 01:02:02.451 like to say this night, while it seems like it's about me, is more about you. While the title of commissioner may belong to me, the role of commissioner 249 01:02:02.451 --> 01:02:13.428 belongs to the people who trusted me with it. The residents who spoke up voted and believed that their voice could shape their city, and that we are the conduit by 250 01:02:13.428 --> 01:02:25.107 which they speak. So I don't take this moment as a victory lap. It's more like being at the starting line of a very long and difficult marathon. I 251 01:02:25.107 --> 01:02:35.184 believe that progress rarely comes from conflict. It comes from respectful disagreement from people who care enough to challenge each other. When 252 01:02:35.184 --> 01:02:46.362 leaders grow too comfortable, progress slows down. When leaders are too confrontational, progress comes to a halt. The character and strength of any 253 01:02:46.362 --> 01:02:56.772 governing body is in their ability to bring different perspectives to the table and still shake hands. At the end of the evening. But regardless 254 01:02:56.772 --> 01:03:05.047 of who you voted for, I work for all of you. And I'd like to be clear I am not here simply 255 01:03:05.047 --> 01:03:17.593 to go along. In order to get along. That's not the job. My experience, good judgment and the will of the people will 256 01:03:17.593 --> 01:03:28.137 dictate my decisions and direction. For the record, a few key notes that I ran on, and I say this because I want 257 01:03:28.137 --> 01:03:40.750 everyone to hold me accountable, are preserving the history here, strengthening our economy by fortifying small business and increasing tourism to secure 258 01:03:40.750 --> 01:03:51.427 the residents a sound infrastructure and great places to enjoy their time. Here. I look look forward to working on a centennial celebration I 259 01:03:51.427 --> 01:04:02.705 initiated for the 100th year anniversary of the City of Tarpon Springs building of the Sunset Beach. So while I may occupy this seat for just a few 260 01:04:02.705 --> 01:04:14.750 years, I'm not here to simply maintain the status quo. If everything were working, ideally, you wouldn't need us. I plan to leave the city in the best shape possible, and that 261 01:04:14.750 --> 01:04:26.929 happens when you engage people and local business. So in closing, I'll thank the community for their support, for the responsibility you have 262 01:04:26.929 --> 01:04:37.640 demanded of me and the opportunity to serve at this level. Please don't sit back. Now that the election is over, your job is to pay attention, 263 01:04:37.640 --> 01:04:50.286 show up, ask questions, stay involved and hold all of us to the highest standard. Please know that for me, every resident's voice, regardless of 264 01:04:50.286 --> 01:05:00.997 background or community, carries the same weight. I'll continue to listen and advocate for each of you because I am not here to play it safe. I'm 265 01:05:00.997 --> 01:05:13.642 committed to making things better for us all. Thank you. 266 01:05:13.642 --> 01:05:27.656 Okay. Are there any public comments tonight? Please come forward. Your lack is 514 267 01:05:27.656 --> 01:05:38.901 Ashland Avenue. Congratulations, Lori, and very wise words. I appreciate hearing that from you and I hope the community 268 01:05:38.901 --> 01:05:50.846 hears you that you are a fresh voice. We haven't had a woman on the board in a while, so we like that perspective sometimes. And it's not to be gender stuff, 269 01:05:50.846 --> 01:05:59.655 it's just sometimes you can bring a different focus. Thank you. So some business. Back to 270 01:05:59.655 --> 01:06:11.600 Maggie Disston. What was it 5 or 6 years ago? We had that meeting at what the church across from Annie's house. Craig Lunt was in his second 271 01:06:11.600 --> 01:06:23.145 year. I think we went there. We we did all the discussions. We showed you what we wanted. We got it. I don't know where Renee is. Ask her. We got 100,000 grant from Forward Pinellas to do all this stuff. 272 01:06:23.145 --> 01:06:32.855 There was things with either just the fire only or with the road. Again, it's sat on the shelf and as she said. Look, I 273 01:06:32.855 --> 01:06:44.333 love going down Belcher. But the excuses will go through the neighborhood. Will we go through a neighborhood now? You go through all 19 till you get to curlew to get the distance. You're still going through 274 01:06:44.333 --> 01:06:54.777 neighborhoods, and it still forces people to have to go around. And the beauty of Belcher, 45, it's not a lot of traffic. You set your cruise 275 01:06:54.777 --> 01:07:05.588 control 45 and unless you hit the lights bad, it's a nice smooth ride and it's not going to impact what's coming into tarpon any more than the 276 01:07:05.588 --> 01:07:16.765 residents who need to come into tarpon, because people who need to get out to 19 or to go out to Baywood village, they're still going to turn at Klosterman. Secondly, I hope 277 01:07:16.765 --> 01:07:28.443 Marty gets up and speaks again because he spoke eloquently about it before. We've got a special session coming up. I've asked for you to come forward with the resolution against 278 01:07:28.443 --> 01:07:39.788 what they're planning on property taxes. Yeah, we all don't like to have to pay more, but it's what provides for this. 279 01:07:39.788 --> 01:07:53.169 Our water, our sewer, our fire, our parks, our libraries, our marinas. You want to support your local businesses. We give grants, right, Raya. We give 280 01:07:53.169 --> 01:08:04.747 grants. All that's going to disappear because they're going to say, you have to fund all the all the public works. What 281 01:08:04.747 --> 01:08:15.391 whatever the fire police. And now a couple meetings back, we now said public works people are first responders. So that takes up, what, 65% of our 282 01:08:15.391 --> 01:08:25.601 budget. You'll see that. And if they cut out a lot of this stuff, what's left? Closing the library one day a week, limited 283 01:08:25.601 --> 01:08:39.949 hours, parks, such. And lastly, seeing that there's a new board and seats have been moved around. And I happen to notice that Commissioner Eisner is 284 01:08:39.949 --> 01:08:51.360 commissioner now, and Commissioner Gulyas is now the vice mayor. But I don't remember because usually the rules say in the first week of April you do the switch. But I think if I remember correctly, 285 01:08:51.360 --> 01:09:02.504 the year before, y'all made an agreement where you're the first year and you're the second year. So I don't know if that's how this all played out. Maybe you can explain it to the people who aren't aware of the 286 01:09:02.504 --> 01:09:11.180 history of some of our meetings, but congratulations on our new vice mayor. Thank you. Any 287 01:09:11.180 --> 01:09:24.893 further comments? Okay. Oh, hey, Maggie, forgot to mention one thing. Maggie Miles, 433 East Boyer Street. The other thing I wanted to ask to the city 288 01:09:24.893 --> 01:09:36.839 manager, was there any movement with the the unified trash cans for waste management for the city? I know a while back I talked about everybody in the 289 01:09:36.839 --> 01:09:48.017 county. Right now only commercial businesses have the green receptacles. Everybody else has all kinds. Some areas in my neighborhood, they don't 290 01:09:48.017 --> 01:09:59.294 have adequate trash cans. So you see a lot of trash on the ground. If everybody had the green receptacles, the whole city had the green receptacles, like in all the other cities in 291 01:09:59.294 --> 01:10:10.272 the county, they have their designated cans. I think that would help a lot with the trash that's on the ground. Thank you, 292 01:10:10.272 --> 01:10:22.151 thank you. Anyone else? Okay, let's move on to our agenda items. We have two appointments 293 01:10:22.151 --> 01:10:34.430 to. One to the General Employees Pension Board and one to the Pinellas County Suncoast Transit Authority. Do I hear 294 01:10:34.430 --> 01:10:44.172 any motions for an appointment to the General Employees Pension Board that was previously held by Commissioner De Donato? I'd like to do that 295 01:10:44.172 --> 01:10:52.348 one, mayor. Okay, so a motion to appoint myself to the employee pension board. Second, 296 01:10:52.348 --> 01:11:08.664 is there. Do we have any public comments on that? Okay. Is there any conversation on this item? No. With that said, roll 297 01:11:08.664 --> 01:11:19.708 call please. Commissioner Weaver. Yes. Commissioner. Banther. Yes. Commissioner Eisner. Yes. Vice mayor. Yes. Yes. Mayor Giuliani's. Yes. 298 01:11:19.708 --> 01:11:29.852 Okay. Number two, the appointment to the Suncoast Transit Authority. Commissioner Banther, do you want to. Yes, I was appointed to that to to this board a month or two ago, 299 01:11:29.852 --> 01:11:41.830 and I served on it previously in my in my first two terms or my second term, whatever. But their meeting schedule conflicts with, with, with my work schedule. It is a really good board to be on because I 300 01:11:41.830 --> 01:11:51.440 think the majority of the county commissioners on the board and then the rest of it's made up of other city, you know, you know, you know, you know, like, you know, city commissioners. So I'm, I'm, I'm, 301 01:11:51.440 --> 01:12:01.083 I'm, I'm unable to do it. I don't think we have to have somebody on that board. But it is wise to, especially with the upcoming possibility of a water taxi that might that might 302 01:12:01.083 --> 01:12:12.995 benefit our residents. So I didn't know if somebody else. I know that, Commissioner Cooley sorry. Not now. You're not now your vice mayor Cooley. He also works full time as well as I do, 303 01:12:12.995 --> 01:12:24.172 but I know we have others on the board who don't. If they wanted to fill that role. Commissioner Weaver, I was thinking of you. I know your brand new. And sometimes that might sound unorthodox, but you have a lot of board experience 304 01:12:24.172 --> 01:12:35.651 about you, and I think it would be a great introduction for you. You know, as far as as far as down county politics go and, you know, meeting our county 305 01:12:35.651 --> 01:12:46.528 commissioners. So if you're willing, I'll happily pass pass that torch off to you if you want to. You agree. You accept rather. Yeah, I can accept that. Okay. Well, I will motion to 306 01:12:46.528 --> 01:12:58.106 appoint Lori Weaver to to to replace me on the state board. I'll second. Okay. If there's no discussion. Roll call please. Commissioner Weaver. Yes, 307 01:12:58.106 --> 01:13:08.650 Commissioner. Yes. Commissioner Eisner. Yes. Vice mayor. Yes. Yes. Yes. Okay. That concludes our regular business. Now we're 308 01:13:08.650 --> 01:13:20.395 going to go to board and staff comments. Chief, just looking forward to working with this new board and benefit to the city. City attorney. No comment. 309 01:13:20.395 --> 01:13:31.940 Mayor. You know, thanks for everything you do for us. I appreciate it. You know, you help us navigate through a lot of things and and you're a great source of comfort to me. 310 01:13:31.940 --> 01:13:42.050 So on a personal note, I want to tell you. Thank you. Appreciate it. Okay, city manager, just looking forward to working with the new board. And we got a lot to do. So 311 01:13:42.050 --> 01:13:53.462 we'll get busy at our next meeting. And I can't wait a minute. Where do I go? Oh, Commissioner Weaver, I forgot the order. Now I just look 312 01:13:53.462 --> 01:14:04.907 forward to working with everyone I have. I have great hopes that we can work together, and I want to thank all my friends and family for coming out. Thank you. And 313 01:14:04.907 --> 01:14:15.050 Commissioner Banther. Yes. I just want to welcome Commissioner Weaver on. It's going to. I got to call you commissioner now and not Lori, but it's great to have you on here and looking forward to to 314 01:14:15.050 --> 01:14:26.528 serving with you. Thank you. And Commissioner Heizer. Thank you mayor. I also want to you know, I'm proud to sit alongside you and work with you. 315 01:14:26.528 --> 01:14:38.173 I have the greatest confidence in your decision making, your demeanor and all. So I'm, I'm, I am fully appreciative that 316 01:14:38.173 --> 01:14:50.752 you won the election and that you will make those good decisions for the city. In addition, I did want to touch base. I didn't really get a chance to fully answer. There 317 01:14:50.752 --> 01:15:02.331 was one more thing, mayor, that you left off on Frank de Donato. He on that long list of things. I don't know if everybody knows this, but Frank went over and 318 01:15:02.331 --> 01:15:13.342 beyond the call of duty. When I was the Rotary Youth Exchange officer. I had a young lady who was here from Taiwan, and he took it upon himself to do the 319 01:15:13.342 --> 01:15:24.920 physical for her, to make sure that she could stay here in this country. So, you know, not only did he do things for the city, but he did things thanklessly for anybody that 320 01:15:24.920 --> 01:15:34.963 asked him to step up to the plate. So I did want to add that on to his, his, his, his accomplishments and just. 321 01:15:34.963 --> 01:15:47.209 That's it. Thank you. Okay. Vice mayor, yes, I first I just wanted to get a chance to thank commissioner former Mayor Donato for his service. He was a staple figure in the 322 01:15:47.209 --> 01:15:57.619 community, and I really never thought I'd even have a chance to serve with him. But, you know, obviously things played out the way they did. So he brought a lot of wisdom and we truly appreciate it. Commissioner Weaver, I want to 323 01:15:57.619 --> 01:16:08.697 thank you for being on the board now. I really loved your speech. It was I just I loved the direction you gave and your thoughtful articulation. And I know you're going to do a great 324 01:16:08.697 --> 01:16:19.307 job in providing and being a voice for the community. And last of all, I want to thank all the. I want to wish all the Orthodox friends of Christos. Honesty at Crisis Risen. It was 325 01:16:19.307 --> 01:16:30.085 a beautiful Easter and Pascha holiday, so just everyone get to enjoy themselves. It was a beautiful weekend. Thank you, thank you. Okay, so let me 326 01:16:30.085 --> 01:16:42.631 address a couple things. The. As far as the vice mayor situation is concerned, that was we did make that decision. There was a resolution passed 327 01:16:42.631 --> 01:16:53.809 at the. And this is kind of what I. I wanted, and it's not necessarily my decision, but it's it's what makes me happy is that we we take the politics 328 01:16:53.809 --> 01:17:04.352 out of this appointment and that it, it shifts down the line and everybody gets a chance to serve. So it would, you know, obviously be 329 01:17:04.352 --> 01:17:15.963 Commissioner de Commissioner Banther after this. And then Lori Weaver would be next. And we flow down the the the thing. And that's how that's how it 330 01:17:15.963 --> 01:17:27.441 should work. And, and again, this, this would, just I was, I was shaking my head and just he was laughing. Yeah. Well, you can pass on it if you want, but 331 01:17:27.441 --> 01:17:38.486 it's, it gets, it gets offered to, you know, but I, I, again, this, you know, short of me, you know, dropping dead or getting hit by a car while I'm 332 01:17:38.486 --> 01:17:49.965 running, but I'm very careful. The that's why I stay in the park because not that many cars, but you know, short of that or short or of me, if I have to miss a meeting the vice mayor 333 01:17:49.965 --> 01:18:01.610 covers. Obviously our vice mayor has experience. So then I know that I can miss a meeting and I know things will flow. It's going to be good. But you know, again, this this thing got heated years ago. And, and, 334 01:18:01.610 --> 01:18:12.753 and we and I want to, I think it's, we want to take the, the heat off of it. This is, this is a, an appointment by the board that is one that, you 335 01:18:12.753 --> 01:18:25.367 know, again, should not be a popularity contest. So the what I am going to ask for is I'm going to ask for a motion because we got the next meeting 336 01:18:25.367 --> 01:18:35.410 we have. We've got a lot of things going to get pushed on that meeting. We're going to also work on vote on the rules and procedure. We had the workshop, we kind of agreed on 337 01:18:35.410 --> 01:18:46.521 items on the on the the new rules and procedure for coming up here. We, I believe that the 338 01:18:46.521 --> 01:18:58.066 city clerk said that everybody will get a draft copy by Friday, and that way everyone can have a exchange with the city clerk 339 01:18:58.066 --> 01:19:08.243 if they feel, you know, words are not appropriate or have any questions, then hopefully we can have it kind of tied down 340 01:19:08.243 --> 01:19:20.789 amongst everyone. And so it can be put on the backup when the agenda is issued for the next meeting. And so what I'm going to ask is, can I get a motion? 341 01:19:20.789 --> 01:19:31.499 Because in the in the rules procedure, we're going to start the meetings at 6:00. So we're going to move the meetings to 6:00. We're going to do proclamations and presentations 342 01:19:31.499 --> 01:19:43.111 in that first half hour. Then if we will then begin the regular business of the commission. And if there's a gap, let's say, for example, we 343 01:19:43.111 --> 01:19:54.222 have the meeting at 6:00 and we only have 15 minutes worth of proclamations. We will have a 15 minute break and we will start at 630. Okay. So no business will begin for the 344 01:19:54.222 --> 01:20:06.768 city any earlier than 630. So any of you that can't make meetings or 630 is a good time for you, you won't miss anything. But we will get some of the proclamations and, and 345 01:20:06.768 --> 01:20:17.579 presentations out of the way so that we can move and get out earlier. And it's not to get out so that we go home. It's more so that we're not 346 01:20:17.579 --> 01:20:28.956 conducting business late in the evening when people have to get their kids ready for school the next day. Or sometimes you have meetings that go past 11:00, and it's difficult for people 347 01:20:28.956 --> 01:20:39.100 to stay up that late and watch what we're doing. So I believe it's going to help us with transparency and communication with the community. So can I get a motion since we don't 348 01:20:39.100 --> 01:20:50.044 have the the rules haven't been passed yet. Can I get a motion to begin the meeting on the 28th at 6 p.m. So. Okay, if we don't have any discussion, can 349 01:20:50.044 --> 01:21:01.923 we have a roll call, please? Commissioner Weaver. Yes. Jesus Christ, go ahead. And you you have to stop talking in the 350 01:21:01.923 --> 01:21:13.702 middle of a meeting. And you know better than that. But you haven't learned. Okay? So stop, stop, stop. Peter. Tonight. Yeah. No. Okay. Roll call 351 01:21:13.702 --> 01:21:25.613 please. Commissioner Weaver. Yes. Commissioner. Banther. Yes. Commissioner Eisner. Yes. Vice mayor. Yes. Yes. Mayor. Yes. Okay. So again, I'm excited 352 01:21:25.613 --> 01:21:36.124 about our new board. You know, it's it's for the same people and one new person, but it's like we're reshuffling. It's kind of feels fresh. It feels new. I think we've got a lot of 353 01:21:36.124 --> 01:21:46.568 good things to do. We've got the budget coming up. We're going to you know, we may have a lot of tough choices to make. We don't know about. We're going to be waiting to see what 354 01:21:46.568 --> 01:21:57.211 the valuations are going to come from the county on properties and and such. And then we still have that that those things that could go on a referendum for the state that could affect us. I don't think 355 01:21:57.211 --> 01:22:07.922 it's going to affect this budget process, but I think it will. It'll definitely have some future ramifications. So everybody stay diligent. We're going to have a lot of 356 01:22:07.922 --> 01:22:20.235 workshops on things and and public hearings on things like the, you know, Parks and recreation. What are some of the things we got coming up? So 357 01:22:20.235 --> 01:22:31.145 downtown, the downtown master plan, our, our branding. So we got a lot of things and we're going to need input from the community. Please stay involved. 358 01:22:31.145 --> 01:22:40.855 And we appreciate everything that you guys do to support us. And we also want to do the best for you. So we have to hear from you. And whether that's in 359 01:22:40.855 --> 01:22:51.532 a setting like this or even out in the community, I think that you, you, you should see us all. We all kind of go in different places. So you, there's always one of us you can grab to 360 01:22:51.532 --> 01:22:58.706 express your opinions. So with that said, the we will adjourn 361 01:22:58.706 --> 01:23:18.126 the meeting at 749. Thank you.