MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, HELD AT  2775 GARRISON AVENUE, August 6, 2024, at Noon.  The following were present: Mayor Buzzett, Commissioners Hoffman, Kerigan, Langston and Lowry. City Manager Jim Anderson, City Clerk Charlotte Pierce, and City Attorney Clinton McCahill were  also present. CONSENT AGENDA  Recognition of Port St. Joe Angels 10U Softball Team Recognition  Mayor Buzzett recognized the Port St. Joe Angels 10U Softball Team and congratulated them on their District, Regional, and State victories which allowed them to represent the State of Florida in the National Championship. He shared the Angels lost their final game at the National Championship by a score of 1-0. Mayor Buzzett thanked the young ladies for representing Port St. Mayor Buzzett requested a 5 minute recess at 12:05 P.M., for the team members and their guests to  Joe with class, humility, and integrity. leave the meeting if they would like to. The meeting resumed at 12:08 P.M.  Minutes  A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Langston, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024, and the Workshop Meetings of. July 16, 2024, July  23, 2024, and July 30, 2024. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0.  City Engineer City Street Resurfacing addressed by Dewberry. City Government Complex  90% Plans have been submitted to FDOT for their review. Any comments from FDOT will be  The Master Plan has been provided to the architect and the Engineers are working on a revised  price.  Monument Avenue This project is out for bid. Beacon Hill Sewer  Dewberry is awaiting as-built revisions.    Allen Memorial Way SCOP Grant This project is out for bid. Downtown Utilities Phase 2  The project was started on July 15, 2024, and Mr. Baxley is working with Mr. Grantland on this.  HMGP Grant - Elevation of 12 Lift Stations 2nd Street Parking Conceptual Design project are striping and signage. Wastewater Sprayfield Expansion CEI  No bids were received for this project, and it has been readvertised.  The project is under construction, a site visit will be made this week, and all that remains for the  This project is in progress and there does not appear to be any issues with it.  Pipe Replacement Under the Ballfields - Task Order  Mr. Baxley presented information concerning replacing the current 48" pipe with another 48" pipe or going to a 60" pipe. There would be a slight difference in cost and a 60" pipe would require a permit. A discussion was held by the Commissioners, Christy McElroy, Robert Branch, and Jim Martin, Al Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to approve the Task Order not to exceed $25,000 with Dewberry to replace with a 60" pipe. Alli in favor; Motion  shared their thoughts.  carried 5-0. City Attorney. Old Business City Projects nice. New Business Ralph Rish  Attorney McCahill did not have anything specific for the Commission today.  Mr. Anderson shared that the Cliford Sims Park Project is in the final stages, the First Street Tie In Phase I Downtown Water Lines is close to completion, and the Centennial Building looks very, very  There was a very lengthy discussion on providing sewer for two projects that Mr. Rish is involved in, The Chateau and Salt Pine. Salt Pine has 16 lots oft the 100 in the development that are in the City  and none of the Chateau's 52 to 94 lots in the development are in the City.    Neither project has been presented to the PDRB for consideration and recommendation to the City Commission. Annexation was discussed in a previous meeting with Mr. Rish and he stated that he had no issues with it, he discussed annexation with the developer and they did not object either. Concerns about the project are the City's capacity for sewer, pre-paid taps already purchased, and Al Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Hoffman, to provide sewer to all lots in Salt Pine and not require annexation. Voting in favor of the Motion were Commissioners Lowry, Hoffman, Kerigan, and Langston. Voting against the Motion was Mayor Buzzett. Motion A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to provide sewer to The Chateau and not require annexation. Commissioner Lowry stated that he would be refraining from voting on the issue because he has a business relationship with both Ralph and Grant Rish and Grant Rish is a cousin of his. Commissioner Lowry completed Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict For County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers and it is attached as Exhibit A. Voting in favor of the Motion were Commissioners Hoffman, Kerigan, and Langston. Voting against the Motion was Mayor Buzzett and Commissioner Lowry abstained from voting. Motion carried 3-1. Other than an additional request from the Humane Society, no changes have been made to the Insurance Agent, Dwight Van Lierop, continues to work on health insurance for the coming year.  When presented to the County Administrator, he objected to annexation. making sure development within the City has the needed sewer capacity.  passed 4-1.  2024-2025 Budget Update proposed budget.  Public Works - John Grantland  Request to Purchase E88 Excavator on State Contract  A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Langston, to purchase an E88 Excavator int the amount of $105,300.76 on state contract. Funds arei in the current budget for  the purchase. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Surface Water Plant - Larry McClamma Raw Pump # 3 Emergency Repair All in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Wastewater Plant - Kevin Pettis  A Motion was made by Commissioner Lanston, second by Commissioner Lowry, to declare this an emergency situation and approve repairs in the amount of $30,455 with AAG Electric for the pump.  Mr. Pettis shared there is 141 %" oft freeboard in the lagoon, Zone 3 Sprayfield flattening and leveling  work is progressing, and $1.5 million has been escrowed for filtration.    Finance Director = Mike Lacour  FEMA  Mr. Lacour noted Clifford Sims Park has been completed, he is working on closeout of the project,  and expects to have it completed by the end oft the week.  Grants Reimbursement Updates  Reimbursement has been requested for the H & H Study and the FDOT Phase IF Project. There are  some issues with the Beacon Hill Project, and he is working on that.  Code Enforcement  Demo Request - George Williams, 255. Avenue B- Parcel #05759-000R  A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to approve the demo requests and to ask the County to assist with the demolition and lien the property for cost  associated with the work All int favor; Motion carried 5-0.  Police Department - Chief Richards Surplus Property Request  Al Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Langston, to declare surplus radar units from the FHP that were given to the City and make available to the FSU Panama City Campus. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Al list of the items is attached as Exhibit B.  City Clerk - Charlotte Pierce Current Grants Update existing grants. Citizens to be Heard  Clerk Pierce noted there were no new grants and City Staff continues to work on compliance of  Chester Davis thanked the Commission for taking down the houses that were in disrepair and asked that several more be looked at. Mr. Anderson shared that the property owners will have to make the Robert Branch asked why the last several Budget Workshops were not televised, wanted to know the amount of FEMA Funds available, and the amount of money set aside for the Field of Dreams. Mr. Anderson responded that no funds have been set aside for the Field of Dreams. Charles Gathers requested that the City consider placing a Splash Pad at the Washington Recreation Center. Mayor Buzzett responded that Core Park has been selected for a Splash Pad, if Christy McElroyinquired about COVID Funds that were earmarked for the Field of Dreams. Jimmy Garcia stated the sound system is an issue as people attending cannot hear what is being discussed. He has concerns about the new Wastewater Treatment Plant and asked if a study has been done. Mayor Buzzett shared that the County received $30 million last year for an Advanced  request toi the City if they are interested in the demolition of their property.  or when funds are available, as it is more centrally located for everyone.    Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Garcia is also concerned about the additional traffic the Rish  Developments will bring and the already existing parking issues.  Discussion Items by Commissioners  Neither Commissioners Langston nor Kerigan had any additional items to discuss.  Commissioner Lowry shared that he and Mr. Anderson have been talking with Ron Reed about the possibility of getting some footage on the Duren Property that would help clean up the alleyway that Commissioner Hoffman asked about the closing date for bids for the surplus vehicles. Clerk Pierce  is next to their property.  responded that it is August 9, 2024.  Mayor Buzzett did not have anything else to discuss with the Commissioners.  Motion to Adjourn at 2:00 P.M. Approved this Rex Buzzett, Mayor 7  There was no other business to come before the Commission, Mayor Buzzett adjourned the meeting  34  dayofy faptabags  G33037 Date 9/3/24 Date  Lumhhee Charlotte M. Pierce, City Clerk    Exhibit A  FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS  LAST NAME--FIRST NAME-MIDDLE NAME Lowr Bectt Lhedes MAILINGADDRES 134 Gwf Cocst Csecle CITY Port St. Joe, FL: 32456 DATE ONV WHICHVOTE OÇCURRED AubL,2034  NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Port St. Joe Board of City Commissioners THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSOMAUTIORIYOR COMMITTEE ON WHICHISERVE ISAUNITOF: a CITY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIMSION: City of Port St. Joe MYF POSITIONIS:  COUNTY Gulf  OCOUNTY ELECTIVE  DOTHERI LOCALAGENCY D APPOINTIVE  WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B  This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. Ita applies to members of advisory andi non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which youl have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before  interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.  completing and filing the form.  INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or shei is retained); to the special private gain or loss ofa relative; or to the special private gain orl loss ofa al business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers ofi independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A' "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation  from voting ini that capacity.  are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).  ELECTED OFFICERS:  Ina addition to abstaining from votingi in thes situations described above, you must disclose the conflict:  PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating toi the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the  abstaining from voting; and  minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form int the minutes.  APPOINTED OFFICERS:  Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the  whether orally or in writing and whether made bys you or at your direction.  TAKEN:  minutes oft the meeting, who will incorporate thet formi int the minutes. (Continued on page 2)  CEF FORM 8B- EFF. 11/2013 Adopted! by referencei in Rule: 34-7.010(1)(), F.A.C.  PAGE1 1    APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)  Ad copy of thet form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. Thei form must be read publicly at the next meeting after thet form isi filed.  IF YOUI MAKE NO ATTEMPTTO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION, AT THE MEETING: Your must disclose orally the nature of your conflict int the measure before participating. agency, andt the form must be read publicly att the next meeting after the form ist filed.  Your must complete thet form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who musti incorporate the formi int the minutes. A copy of thet form must be provided immediately to the other members oft the  DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST  BtCloucy  hereby disclose that on  Ak  2024  (a) Ar measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more)  inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured tot the special gain or loss of whom lam retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of  inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, KAM/G-dhuk  Geonthish  which  ist the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary ofa a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency andi the nature ofr my conflicting interest ini the measure is as follows:  Tha-balhae wboh PaphaGrent Risk.  - Gront Bish, sAstou-ginofy mina.  Ifd disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way  as to provide the public with notice of the conflict.  Date Filed  Signature  Any,20oy  NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES $112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, ORA  CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 8B- EFF. 11/2013 Adopted by reference inF Rule: 34-7.010(1)(). F.A.C.  PAGE2    TUTON  The City of Port St. Joe ShibtB  BideAlace FLORIDA ale ÇONSTITUTION  July29,2024  To: Mr. Jim Anderson, City Managèr; Board ofCity Commissioners  From: ChiefofPolice: Jake Ricéhandf  Re: Surplus property and transfer ofsurplus property  The Police Department would like pérmission to make these. four (4) radar units surplus property; be allowed to trànsfer them to Florida State University (Panama City, Campus) Police  Department.  Stalker II Property # 6198 Stalker III Property # 6199 Genesis Property # 6200 Genesis Property # 6201 : them as. wel have new. Radar Units.  These Units were transferred tol PSJPD. by) Florida Highway Patrol, and we have no need for  Jake Richards Port Police &R St Joe  Department  EE 49A  Cheve  ww.ctyofponsvpe.com Post Office Box 278 305 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd. Phone (850)229-8261 Fax (850) 227-7522  Port St. Joe, Florida 32457 "An Equal Opportunity Employer"