City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY. APRIL23, 2024-6:00PM  The City of Mexico Beach City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Public Works Building in Mexico Beach. Mayor Wolff and thet following Councilmembers were present: Linda Hamilton, Jerry Smith, Jason Adams and Tim Linderman. Also present were City Administrator, Chris Hubbard, City Clerk, Tammy Brunson and Interim City  Attorney Tim Sloan.  Call to order: Mayor Wolff called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.  Mayor Wolff started by welcoming Mr. Adams and Mr. Linderman to the council and asked if they had any remarks they would like to make. Mr. Adams said it was an honor to be representing the city and is excited Mayor Wolff said he was happy to represent the city as the mayor and the first thing he was going to do is  to move the city forward.  sign the City Administrators contract, which he signed.  III. Other Business:  1. Explanation of Council -A Administrator form of government was brought to the table. Mr. Sloan explained howa a COuncl-Administrator form of government woks and that little to no change could be anticipated due to the Referendum passing. This Referendum will goi into effect the date the election is certified by the 2. Selection of Mayor Pro-Tem was brought to the table. Open public comment at 6:05 pm. No public comments were made. Public comment closed at 6:05 pm. Mr. Linderman motioned, and Mr. Adams seconded to select Councilman Jerry Smith as the Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion passed with a 4to 1 vote. No 3. Appointment as the City Council Liaison to the Mexico Beach CDC was brought to the table. Mr. Smith motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to appoint Councilman Tim Linderman as the Liaison to the Mexico 4. Appointment of 2024-2025 Committee assignments was brought to the table. Mr. Hubbard gave a brief explanation of each committee. Open public comment at 6:08 pm. No public comments were made. Public comment closed at 6:08 pm. Consensus was Mr. Adams will serve on the TPO Committee, Mayor Wolff will serve on FLC Committee, Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Smith will serve on the Military Affairs Committee and Mr. 5. Consideration of the Finance Director Position was brought to the table. Open public comment at 6:10 pm. No public comments were made. Public comment closed at 6:10 pm. Discussion ati the table involved who the position should report to and should a CPA be a minimum requirement. Mr. Smith motioned, and Mr. Adams seconded to approve posting the job description for the Finance Director but having the position report directly to the City Administrator, not City Council. Motion passed with a 4t to 1 vote. No vote was 6. Project List was brought to the table. Mr. Hubbard went over the projects list and answered questions. Mr. Linderman had recommendations to make the list more detailed by adding what type of project itis,a timeline for completion and listing them in order by priority. Mr. Hubbard will work with Mr. Linderman to 7. Information for new elected officials was brought to the table. Mr. Hubbard went over thei items provided and why he has supplied them to all council members and the citizens. This included public records, Springbrook access and training, internal controls, FEMA projects and revenues, city bank accounts, current  Supervisor of Elections Office.  vote was Mrs. Hamilton.  Beach CDC. Motion passed unanimously.  Linderman will serve on the Estuary Committee.  Mrs. Hamilton.  make the changes.  revenues VS expenditures and at tentative 2024-2025 budget meeting schedule.    City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY APAIL23,2024-60OPMM  III. Other Business Cont.:  8. Known tentative agenda items for the May 14, 2024, meeting was brought to the table. Mayor Wolff explained these items are tentatively going to be ont the agenda for the next meeting. He wants to give everyone al heads up to allow questions to be asked of Mr. Hubbard ahead of the meeting sO everyone can come prepared. Mr. Hubbard suggest the items at the bottom have not been discussed before and he  encouraged council to meet with him sO he can explain those items in detail.  IV. Citizens Comments:  Denny Hughes thanked council for what they do. Shirley Miller appreciated the professionalism of the meeting and hopes it continues. She asked for palm trees or something else be done to spruce up Park Park because iti is historic to the town and needs to be recognized. Jerry Parker asked why Springbrook trainingi is being offered to the new council when it was kept from the previous Mayor. Kristy McElroy talked about Earth Day. Tim King asked for an apology from Mayor' Wolff. After making inappropriate statements, Mr. King was removed from the meeting. Gary Cox asked if something could be done about traffic enforcement around 7th St. and Maryland Blvd. Rock Kries welcomed the new Mayor and Councilmembers. Alex Hogan  spoke about the vehicle speeds on 7th St.  V.  Mayor Comments: description are addressed. VI. Council Comments:  Mayor Wolff said he wants to make sure Mrs. Hamilton concerns regarding the Finance Director's job  Mrs. Hamilton asked about the boat and jet skis parked at the 37th St. food truck location.  Mr. Linderman said he is happy to be here and thanked those who voted for him. He will work hard to bring  the city back together. VII. Staff Comments:  1. City Administrator- - Mr. Hubbard did not have any additional comments. 2. City Attorney - Mr. Sloan reminded everyone about the Sunshine Law and how it works. XI. Adjournment: Mr. Smith and Mrs. Hamilton motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 pm.  d  By:  Attest: S2NOyBwon City Clerk, Tammy Brunson  Mayor, Richard' Wolff