City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY. JULY9, 2024-9:00AM  The City of Mexico Beach City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday. July 9, 2024, at 9:00 am at the Public Works Building in Mexico Beach. Mayor Wolff andt the following Councilmembersi were present: Linda Hamilton, Jerry Smith, Jason Adams and Tim Linderman. Also present were City Administrator, Chris Hubbard, City Clerk, Tammy Brunson and City Attorney Tim Sloan.  Call to order: Mayor Wolff called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.  II.  Consent Agenda: Meeting minutes from the. June 25,2024, meeting was brought to the table. Consent  agenda was approved unanimously.  III. Regular Business:  1. Quasi-Judicial hearing of variance request for 3114 Hwy 98 was brought to the table. Mrs. Brunson Swore in speakers, Lance Watson, Allara Mills-Gutcher and George Duren. Mr. Sloan explained council must disclose contact with anyone who would be testifying during the hearing. Mr. Linderman, Mr. Wolff and Mr. Adams all stated they had short conversations with Lance Watson, Allara Mills-Gutcher and Zach Childs. Lance Watson with SCE stated the property owners are asking for a setback variance to build a grocery store. After a survey of the property was done, it was found that 1600 sq ft of the property has the paved city'sp public driveway and parking spaces on the property. They would like a setback variance on 3 sides of the proposed building to help make up for the loss in property and allow for a decent size grocery store. Setbacksi ifapproved would be 1.31 ft on the north: side, 3.21 ft on the west side and 9.71 ft on the south side of the building. He also stated they would be removing the request for the variance fort the pervious restrictions due to using pervious pavers instead of concrete. He was available for questions. Allara Mills Gutcher with tpc, gave her report on the variance and explained all aspects of the variance process meets the LDC requirements. She was available for questions. 9:22 am Open public comment. No public comment was made. 9:22 am Closed public comment. Geroge Duren with Piggly Wiggly addresses everyone and reiterated his excitement and dedication to the Mexico Beach Community. Mr. Linderman motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to approve the variance setbacks as requested with the condition that they will deed the property that is overlapping, the cityl has paved over and the request once deeded to have zero setbacks on the: southside and recognizing they have withdrawn the request to exceed 90% of pervious 2. Ordinance 837 (Second Reading). Amending the Land Development Code pertaining to accessory uses and structures was brought to the table. Allara with tpc, explained the proposed changes to the LDC and was available for questions. Discussion at the table included leaving the setback where they are now, enclosing structures, lot size and reason for these changes. Open public comment at 9:38 am. Lisa Logan asked for clarification about residential zoning districts with garages and pole barns limited to 16ft and all other structures being! limited to 12 ft. She also asked what would happen if: someone did enclose one. Public comment closed at 9:14 am. Mr. Smith motioned, and Mr. Adams seconded to approve Ordinance 837 withholding the sentence about pool fencing. Motion passed with a 41 to 1 vote. No vote was Mr. Linderman.  requirement. Motion passed unanimously.    City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY. JUIY9,2024-9:00AM  III. Regular Business Continued:  3. Ordinance 838 proposed amendment for sign section of LDC-Political Signs- Mr. Hubbard withdrew the 4. Dredge Auction Bid was brought to the table. Mr. Hubbard explained the bids to purchase the old dredge for a minimum $75,000.00 were due on. July 8, 2024, and we did not receive any. He asked to repost the request for bids taking the reserve off. Open public comment at 9:53 am. No public comment was made. Public comment closed at 9:53 am. Mr. Adams motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to repost the RFB with no 5. CPland UCF Grants were brought to the table. Mr. Linderman explained the 2 grants and wanted to seei if council was interested before they start the application process. Matching funds that are required are ini the preliminary budget FY24-25. All but Mayor Wolff agreed to move forward with the process. Mayor Wolff 6. Monthly Financial Report was brought to the table- - Mr. Hubbard went over the financial report and  item, due to additional information just received.  minimum purchase amount. Motion passed unanimously.  expressed concern over grant money we have that has not been utilized yet.  answered questions. IV. Citizens Comments.: No citizens comments were made. Mayor Comments: attend. VI. Council Comments:  V.  Mayor Wolff spoke of the budget meeting coming up on. July 30, 2024 at 6 pm and encourages everyone to  Mrs. Hamilton again raised concern about derelict properties. She stated 600 Georgia poses a public safety issue and needs to be repaired or demolished. She also questioned 409 Fortner and asked how longa remodel permit can be open. She states this property has been under construction for at least 10 years. City Administrator- - Mr. Hubbard talked about the 380-meter rereads the Utilities Department had last month an how the meter replacement program will help save time and money. He said Public Works has been busy with all the special events and that all their hard work has the city looking good. He also went  Mr. Smith thanked everyone involved with the 4th of. July festivities.  VII. Staff Comments:  over aj presentation that outlines the cities water and sewer capacities. City Attorney - Mr. Sloan had no additional comments.  XI. Adjournment: Mr. Linderman and Mrs. Hamilton motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:48 am.  By:  Attest:  Mayor, Richard Wolff  City Clerk, Tammy Brunson