Minutes from the City Commission meeting called July 23, 2024, at 5:301 P.M.  Page 1  TUESDAY,JULY23, 2024  CITY COMMISSION MEETING - 5:30 P.M.  Present:  Jesse Nelson, Mayor Judy Vandergrift, Mayor Pro Tem Sam Peebles, Commissioner Pat Perno, Commissioner Jamie Warrick, Commissioner Vickie Gainer, City Manager Sergeant Enfinger, Sergeant at. Arms Amy Myers, City Legal Counsel  Item #1. Call to order.  Mayor Nelson called the meeting to order at 5:30P.M. Item #2. Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.  The invocation was given by Chaplain Frank Stephens, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Pamela Stampnick - 105 Parkview Lane - on behalf of The Landings Owners Association. Requests the speed limit in The Landings or on Landings Drive be reduced from 25mph to 15mph because the roads in that neighborhood are windy and al lot of vehicles park along the street. There are a lot ofkids out there cycling, walking, and running and often they are forced into the streets because the sidewalks are flooded from the rain. There are other similar nearby neighborhoods that have 15mph speed limits. This neighborhood is off of 390 between Transmitter and 389. Ms. McElroy - Port St. Joe - said they would love tol have a clergy person lead the prayer. Had an issue when the person prayed about the "fathers of the city" when there are also mothers oft the city. Also, when he prayed for the leaders, it is the citizens who should really receive prayer. She went on to speak about a document from the package she had previously handed out that she said was false testimony the City Manager gave to an FBI Agent that she would like to sit with each of them eventually to discuss. She said today she would like to discuss al letteri in that packet from the city manager to aj past sitting commissioner talking about incompetent employees who don'ts show upi for work and put the city inl harm's way and who are constantly insubordinate, and you wouldn't want these people to be a part of your business. She said she feels its time to recall and ask for a grievance committee for the city employees. Feels that if an employee has an issue, then the best thing they can do is write al letter to their supervisor ift they are bullied and should not be afraid to speak out. Lastly, the person who was the Ramie hit and run was an African American man, sO to Ms. Parker - Rhett Place - spoke about being called by name in an assertion they had called for Lynn Haven Pd being disbanded. She read the google article he referred to as evidence and it did not name anyone, sO she asked for an apology. She again spoke about Chief] Ramie and the city should quit taking sin and making it okay. He has proven layers of wrongdoing and unethical The Mayor said he received ai request from the HOA ofThe Landing regarding the speeding. He wonders ifthe HOA has any enforceable rules regarding people parking in theirr roads. The traffic safety committee will look into it as well. The Mayor mentioned his Mowat Highlands town hall meeting relating to their speeding and temporary speed hump installation. Will review the speed  Item #3. Public Commentary.  be called racist for wanting Ramie held accountable is ridiculous.  behaviors. She went on to read a philosophy about lying.  Item #4. Mayor's Reports.  issue within the next three months.    Minutes from the City Commission meeting called July 23, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.  Page2  Item #5. Commissioners' Reports. they have been doing this past month.  Commissioner Peebles - Did the Florida League of Cities ethics training which he feels is very informative and helpful. Coffee meetup at 8am at Solo on Saturday. Thanked the city staff for all Commissioner Perno - thanked everyone in the room for coming out and city staff. Had many people talk tol him about the development. Questions from residents about whati is going on in 12th street right now with the silt fences as they widen the shoulders. Wanted to make it public knowledge that the county is expanding both shoulders for pedestrians and traffic and hope to be Mayor Nelson asked if Commissioners Perno and Vandergrift had any updates from the TPO. Commissioner Perno the next meeting is in August and the Transit Authority is on that agenda. Commissioner Warrick - time with the commissioner on Saturday at Tacos Way at 11.30am. Commissioner Vandergrift - She also had many questions about 12th street.  finished before school starts.  Item #6. City Manager's Report.  A. Warrant list - Commissioner Warrick - questioned the Integrity Group deduction. Ms. Roman confirmed it is the CBDG Grants consultant who charges a percentage of the grant, and this amount is for several years as they catch up on their invoicing. Commissioner Warrick - questioned the Hancock Bank check. Ms. Roman - it was the City Manager Gainer - Said the city is very grateful for the boy scouts and girl scouts who are doing so many things throughout the city. Especially a young boy called Daniel who built a Catio at the animal shelter, the young boy scouts who built the animal platform at the bark park, and the girl scout who is building a whole lot ofb bird feeders to put along the rails to trails. Thanks to the Deer Point Elementary School teacher for the Little Library donation to the LH Bayou Park & Preserve Outdoor Classroom Pavilion. Shade sails are scheduled to be installed at Porter Park Beach Playground in the first week of August. Congrats to the Beef O'Brady kickball team for winning the season - Commissioner Perno kindly sponsored the team. Boys and girls aftercare registration is now open. Music by the Bay starts soon sO this is an early reminder to our boaters that the boat ramp at porter park will be closed on those days. Please look for signs online and at the boat ramp for more details. The CRA Advisory Board is meeting this Wednesday at 3pm online. August gth is the rescheduled Comprehensive Planning workshop. The grass on the right of ways at 390 - that is done by DOT, and the city is constantly calling and following up with  credit card repayment.  them tol have it cut.  Item #7. City Attorney's Report. City Attorney Amy Myers - no report. CONSENT AGENDA COLH.  Item #8. Approval ofMinutes dd 07/11/24-1 Regular meeting minutes. Department of] Environmental protection and City ofLynn Haven. W8th Street for delayed reconstruction post Hurricane Michael.  Item #9. Approval of Settlement and Release of all claims between Richard Taylor and Item #10. Approval of Amendment no. 1 to Agreement No. LPA0320 between Florida Item #11. Approval for a final RV Extension for an additional 6 months on property 706 Item # 12. Approval to accept the FY24 Employee Benefits plans and associated costs. Motion by Commissioner Perno to approve all items on the consent agenda.  Second to the Motion:  Commissioner Peebles    Minutes from the City Commission meeting called July 23, 2024, at 5:301 P.M.  Page3 On Vote: Perno Peebles Warrick Vandergrift Nelson OLDBUSINESS  aye aye aye aye aye  Motion passed: 5-0  QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING RE-OPENED: (5:54 pm) There were no new speakers to swear in. Park' Townhomes: Parcel #: 11823-080-000. The Director of] Development & Planning explained the item.  Item # 13. Discussion and possible approval for request for Development Order: Bedford  The Mayor opened the floor to the Commission for questions and comments.  Commissioner Vandergrift asked if there is a gate from this property to the Hammocks that someone would be able to utilize to move between properties? Director said she is unsure, but people from this development would not be able to get through to other developments. Commissioner Warrick asked about traffic during school hours during the actual construction. The developer said they would look at that. Mayor clarified they are asking them to limit construction Thel Mayor opened the floor toi the public for comments. There were no comments from the public. Commissioner Perno stated that doing it in phases takes away conçerns about traffic. He gave credit to the developers and thanked them for taking it all into consideration. The Mayor thanked the developers for listening to our citizens and being good neighbors.  periods to not occur during school traffic drop off and pick up times.  Motion by Commissioner Perno Second to the Motion: On Vote: Perno Peebles Vandergrift Warrick Nelson  to approve the staff recommendations for Development Order; Bedford Park Townhomes;  Parcel #: 11823-080-000. Commissioner Peebles  aye aye aye aye aye  Motion passed: 5-0  QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: (6:07pm) PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: (6:08pm) The attorney swore in anyone who intended to speak Townhomes: Parcel #: 11823-080-000. The Director of Development & Planning explained the item. The Mayor opened the floor to the Commission for comments.  Item # 14. Discussion and possible approval of] Preliminary Plat Approval: Bedford Park  Commissioner Warrick clarified that there will be 3 different plats signed. Mr. Richard said yes.  Motion by Commissioner Perno  to approve the staff recommendations for the Preliminary Plat Application: Bedford Park Townhomes; Parcel #: 11823-080-000 contingent    Minutes from the City Commission meeting called July 23, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.  Page 4  upon the Final Plat being broken upi into three phases and brought to the City Commission for approval phase by phase per Exhibit. A (the Phasing Plan).  Second to the Motion: On Vote: Perno Vandergrift Peebles Warrick Nelson NEW BUSINESS  Commissioner Vandergrift  aye aye aye aye aye  Motion passed: 5-0  PUBLICHEARING CLOSED: (6:12pm) additional Midyear Budget Adjustment. The City Manager read the resolution by title only. The Director of Finance explained the item.  Item #15. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2024-07-433 FY 2023-2024  Motion by Commissioner Peebles to approve Resolution 2024-07-433 FY 2023-2024  additional Midyear Budget Adjustment.  Second to the Motion: On Vote: Peebles Perno Warrick Vandergrift Nelson  Commissioner Perno  aye aye aye aye aye  Motion passed: 5-0  QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: (6:13pm) The attorney swore in anyone who intended to speak Panama Country Club, 100 County Club Drive. The Director of Development and Planning explained the item. The Mayor opened the floor for comments by the commission.  Item #16. Discussion and possible approval of Development Order: Pickleball Center:  Commissioner Peebles = are there going to be fences up to protect people. Director said it is not something she requested as part of the DO. The Developer (Shaun McNeil) came forward to Commissioner Perno asked about the noise. The Developer said they are setting the courts back Commissioner Warrick asked ifit is something that needs to be approved by the HOA before it can go up. Developer said it is the Panama Country Club that owns the golf club, and the HOA Thel Mayor asked ifthere has been any resistance from the HOA or that community. The developer Commissioner Perno askediflocal pickleball players would be ablet to sign up tol become ai member to play pickleball. The developer said he believes there will be a separate social membership for  answer any questions.  31ft and adding screening and landscaping. does not have ownership of that property.  said not that he is aware other than a couple of rumblings. pickleball players as they have for the social golfers.    Minutes from the City Commission meeting called July 23, 2024, at 5:30: P.M.  Page 5  Motion by Commissioner Perno Second to the Motion: On Vote: Perno Vandergrift Peebles Warrick Nelson  to approve the staff recommendations for the Development Order; Pickleball Center; Panama Country Club, 100 County Club Drive. Commissioner Vandergrift  aye aye aye aye aye  Motion passed: 5-0  QUASIJUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: (6:22 pm) Item # 17. Discussion only of Chapter 10 Articles II&IV. The Mayor asked Mr. Farris to explain the item. Mr. Farris addressed a few recommended updates:  Number 1 under 10.66 Cruelty to Animals Prohibited; and Number 3 is about the abandonment issue he raised at1 the pre-commission meeting. This is about animals that are dropped off when the facility is closed, and this is actually a felony and considered abandonment. They will be making signs and placing those up at the facility to ensure Item B -1 if there is an animal locked in a vehicle and appears to be under stress then the animal control will have authority to enter the vehicle - he would recommend changing 10.681 Neglecting and Abandoning #4 - toinclude the wording ifapplicable" for veterinary 10.83 - direct control - duplication in paragraph D and #1 in Section 10.84- -I recommends Miniature horses - ADA considers them a service animal and categorizes it the same as a Mayor Nelson asked about the less than 5lb roosters. Mr. Farris said upon seeking clarification with the. Animal Control Officers hel has been told that iti is not the size of the animal but rather the The Mayor advised that at the next commission meeting they will discuss Articles V & VI and then potentially do the first reading of the updated Ordinance at the same meeting. They will Commissioner Peebles thanked Mr. Farris for his work on this. Also to point out that the decibel  people know and understand this. this to having LHPD enter the vehicle. care and treatment suffering.  removing paragraph D at the end of10.83. dog, SO it will be included in this.  decibels, SO they are to bei included int the ban.  Mayor Nelson asked him to get these changes to the City Attorney to update.  discuss later to figure out the best timeline. restriction for roosters is State-wide. Item #18. Adjournment.  There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:271 P.M.    Minutes from the City Commission meeting called July 23, 2024, at 5:30: P.M.  Page 6  APPROVED THIS_ I3DAYOF Augost 2024.  Jesse  B24  ATTEST:  Bh Vickie Gainer, City Manager prepared by Cicelia Rushing