AWorkshop of the Apalachicola City Commission was held on Tuesday, July: 2,  2024, at 2:00 PM: ati the Former Apalachicola Municipal Library, 746 6th Street, Apalachicola, Florida. Present: Mayor Brenda Ash, Commissioner Anita Grove, Commissioner. Adriane Elliott, Commissioner Despina George, Commissioner Donna Duncan, City Manager Travis' Wade, City Clerk Sheneidra Cummings, Finance Director Lee Mathes, City Planner Bree Robinson, Police Chief The Workshopl Meeting called to order by Mayor Ash followed by prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.  Bobby' Varnes  PRESENTATION  Brett Hamlin with Hamlin. Architects presented the Commission with an update on the African American History Museum. Mr. Hamlin discussed various design changes, informed the Commission that they are still working out the details for stormwater drainage, and opened the  discussion for questions. Discussion held.  The Commission was ins support of the design changes.  Mayor Ash inquired about the safety and security of the structure, specifically the doors. Ini response to Mayor Ash's concerns, Mr. Hamlin stated that all doors and windows would be compliant witht the Florida Building Code and thel Fire Safety Code. Mr. Hamlin also stated that the. renderings were: at 50% completion and at 75%-90% completion, the design would include more of the electrical. and landscape components, however after the 50% completion, it's more of the technical details oft the structure so thati they can movei toi the next phase of being able to price out the work. Mr. Hamlini recommended having another workshop at the 75% completion step where the Commission and public would have the opportunity to review thet full construction document,  and the placement of outlets, light fixtures etc.  PUBLICCOMMENT  Val Webb concurred with Mayor Asht further suggesting thei importance of ensuring the structure from theft namely, because various art lenders such as the Smithsonian would requirespecific Mr. Hamlin encouraged Mrs. Webbi to send any additional information fromi institutions such as the Smithsonian regarding specific security requirements soi it could be factored into the structure. and  security measures.  budget and presented tot the Commission fort their review.    7.2.24-WS: African American History Museum Not further questions or comments. None opposed. Motion carried. Workshop Adjourned.  Page 2of2  Amotion to end AAHM' Workshop was made by Commissioner Grove,2mby Commissioner Elliott.  BRhQ BrendaA Ash, Mayor  Sheneidra Cummings,  Clerk City  mdnds