MEXICOBEACH  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAYJANUARY9,UATAOAN PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Mayor, Michele Miller  Councilman, Jerry Smith Councilwoman, Lindal Hamilton Clint McCahill, City Attorney  Councilman, Adrian Welle Councilman, Richard Wolff Tammy Brunson, City Clerk  Chris Hubbard, City Administrator  This meeting will be live streamed on the City of Mexico Beach Government Facebook page. If you have any questions or comments on the agenda, please email them up to 21 hours prior to meeting at ciyamesicobachlgov.  I. II.  CALLTO ORDER INVOCATION  III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ROLLCALL V.  MAYOR COMMENTS VI. COUNCIL COMMENTS VII. CITIZEN COMMENTS  1. Speaker must come toj podium and state name and address. 2. Comments are limited to (3) minutes.  VIII. CONSENT AGENDA  1. Minutes - November 28, 2023 City Council Special Meeting 2. Minutes- November 28, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting 3. Minutes- - December 12, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting 4. Minutes- - December 22, 2023 City Council Special Meeting  IX. REGULAR. AGENDA  1. Employee of the Month (December 2023) 2. Employee of the Year (2023)    3. Ordinance 827- Charter Amendment-Maximum Building Height(First Reading) ANORDINANCEOF THEC CITY OF MEXICOBEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICEOF SUCHI ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE. AVAILABILITYOF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER;  PROVIDING FOR. AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  a. Motion tol Read Ordinance 827 (By Title Only)  b. Open Public Discussion Close Public Discussion d. Discussion  4. Ordinance 828-Charter Amendment- Change City Form of Government to Council- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TOTHE CHARTER OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDINGI FORPUBLICNOTICEOPSUCHELECTION: PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Administrator (First Reading)  Motion tol Read Ordinance 828 (By Title Only)  0. Open Public Discussion Close Public Discussion d. Discussion  5. Ordinance 829-Charter Amendment-Removing "The Mayor shall be the Chief Elected administrative and fiscal official for the City" from Article II, Section 2.07. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TOTHE CHARTER OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE: MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION,PROVIDINGFORPUBLICNOTICEOFSUCHELECTION,PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR ANI EFFECTIVE DATE.  a. Motion tol Read Ordinance 829 (By Title Only)  b. Open Public Discussion Close Public Discussion d. Discussion    6. Ordinance 830-Charter Amendment-Add Position of City Administrator (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION,PROVIDINGFORE PUBLICNOTICEOF: SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FORA AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  a. Motion tol Read Ordinance 830 (By Title Only)  b. Open Public Comment Close Public Discussion d. Discussion  7. Ordinance 831-Charter Amendment-Add Position of City Clerk (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION,PROVIDINGFORPUBLICNOTICEOFSUCH: ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  a. Motion tol Read Ordinance 831 (By Title Only)  b. Open Public Comment Close) Public Comment d. Discussion  8. Ordinance 832-Charter Amendment-Provide for: a Runoff Election if no candidate receivesa AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL: BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION:PROVIDINGFOR: PUBLICNOTICEOFSUCHELECTION,PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  majority of 50% plus one of the votes (First Reading)  a. Motion tol Read Ordinance 832 (By Title Only)  b. Open Public Discussion Close Public Discussion d. Discussion  9. Request to declare January 12th as Carol Roberts Day  a. Open Public Discussion b. Close Public Discussion Discussion d. Motion to Approve    10. Financial Report - City Administrator  a. Open Public Discussion b. Close Public Discussion C. Discussion  11. Engineering Firm RFQ's-City Administrator  a. Open Public Discussion b. Close Public Discussion Discussion d. Motion to. Approve/Deny  12. Discussion Review Resolution: 2017-07-4 City Administrator  X.  DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Public Works Report 2. Utilities Report 3. Code Enforcement 4. Sheriff Department Report 5. Firel Department Report XI. STAFF REPORTS  1. City Administrator - Chris Hubbard 2. City Attorney - Clint McCahill  XII. ADJOURNMENT  Emailed toi interested parties and posted ont the city website on: 01/05/2024  Note: Copies oft the Agenda items are posted ont the City's Website, mexicobeachfl.gov This meeting will ber recorded ont the *You are hereby notified that in accordance with Florida Statutes, you have a right to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered. You may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which may need to include evidence and testimony upon which the appeal is based. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because ofa disability or physical impairment should contact Tammy Brunson, City Clerk, at 201 Paradise Path, Mexico Beach, Florida 32456; or by phone (850) 648-5700 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. Ifyou: are hearing or speech impaired, and you possess TDD equipment, you may contact the City Clerk using the  website.  Florida Dual Party Relay System, which canl be reached at 1-800-955-8770 (TDD)    City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY DECEMBER 12, 2023-9:00AM  The City of Mexico Beach City Council met ina ar regular meeting on Tuesday December 12, 2023, at 9:00 am at the Public' Works Building in Mexico Beach. Mayor Pro Tem Wolff and the following Councilmembers were present: Linda Hamilton, Adrian Welle, Jerry Smith. Mayor Miller was absent. Also present were City Administrator, Chris Hubbard, City Clerk, Tammy Brunson and City  Attorney Clint McCahill.  Call to order: Mayor Pro Tem Wollf called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.  I. Mayors Comments: Mr. Wolff asked that as a city we come together and pray this week and make sure you take the time to do that. While we pray, ask for things like peace, healing, strength, and comfort so they can City Council Report: Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Snith and Mr. Welle had no comments ati this time. Mr. Wolff is looking for guidance. We are 2 months into the budget year and as a team we have not looked at our finances together. He would like a monthly report showing expenses, what the actual budget is, current monthly and yearly numbers and a percentage to know where we stand. He would like a representative from Carr, Riggs and Ingram at the meeting to answer questions ifr need be. Hei is tasking Council to get with Chris  get through this tragedy.  II.  and get a plan together going forward.  III. Citizens Comments: Tim Linderman asked about the speed limit on 15th St. Possibly a reduced speed ahead sign could be installed. He also asked Council to investigate city wide regulations for E-bikes. Lisa Logan talked about stormwater drainage after the recent heavy rain and asked what the plan is for the future. IV. Consent Agenda: Meeting minutes were brought to the table. Mrs. Brunson stated that the minutes from the November 20 2023, meeting did not need to bei included as they were approved at the November 28, 2023 meeting. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to approve the meeting minutes for the  regular council meeting on November 14, 2023. Motion passed unanimously.  V.  Scheduled Appearance: Brandy' Wood-Jessen with the Driftwood Inn addressed council asking for permission to rebuild the chapel that was located at the Driftwood Inn before the storm. The Development Order that included the chapel and the building permit that were approved in accordance with Ordinance 739 is no longer valid because ofa a change with the building contractor and Ordinance 739 has since expired. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to approve the rebuild of the chapel per the previous  submitted permit request. Motion passed unanimously.    City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY DECEMBER 12, 2023-9:00AM  VI. Regular Agenda:  1. Employee of the Month for November 2023 was brought to the table. Tommy Davis presented. Jamie Fenn 2. Planning & Zoning Board appointments for expiring terms were brought to the table. Post 2, Lee Ellzey and Post 4, Rock Kries were both due for re-appointment. Rusty Wright applied to fill the Alternate 1 position. Open public comment at 9:27 am - No public comments were made. Public comment closed at 9:27 am. Mrs. Hamilton motioned, and Mr. Welle seconded to approve re-appointment of Lee Ellzey to Post 2 and Rock Kries to Post 4 and to appoint Rusty' Wright to the Alternate Post. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Forgotten Coast' Villas Development Order was brought to the table. Lance Watson with SCE and David McCullough withJV Warren Construction were present to answer questions Open public comment at 9:29 am - Tim Linderman is concerned about the elevation oft the property and if it will flood the neighboring lots. Public comment closed at 9:30 am. Several concerns were raised about stormwater management. David withJ Warren Construction explained they can go ahead andi install and grade drainage ditches on both sides oft the property. Mrs. Hamilton motioned to table the item until the ditch work in complete. Lance Watson explained that they are not authorized to do any work on the property until they have the Development Order. No second was made. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mr. Smith seconded to approve the Development Order with the stipulation that the drainage ditch work must be completed within 30 days, or the Development Order will be 4. Farmdale approval of Development Order Agreement was brought to the table. Mr. McCahill stated that Mayor Miller was very involved with the agreement negotiations and felt strongly about the construction of the 4200 ft water line. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to table the item until the. January 5. GCUC Final Pay request was brought to the table. It was noted that Mayor Miller had questions and concerns about the pay request. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to table the item until the. January 6. Charter Review revisions discussion was brought to the table. Discussion included building height and term limits. Mr. Smigielski commented that the Charter Review Committee did discuss term limits but felt it did not rise to thei importance level for this round of changes to the charter. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to direct the City Attorney put the 6 recommendations from the Charter Review Committee into Ordinance form to begin the approval process to get on the ballot. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Review Resolution 2017-07 was brought to the table. Mr. Welle stated he felt very strongly that the presiding officer needed to be present. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to table this item until the 8. Engineering Firm RFQ's was brought to the table. Mr. Wolff stated there are only 3 scoring sheets presented, so his thought was to table thei item. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to table the 9. Fire truck final payment was brought to the table. Chief Walker explained the $40,000.00 deposit was made and this will authorize the final payment of $350,000.00 which will give approximately 110,000.00 for equipment. Open public comment at 10:08 am - Lisa Logan asked how long before the truck would bei in service. Public comment closed at 10:09 am. Mrs. Hamilton motioned, and Mr. Welle seconded to approve the  with the November Employee of the Month Award.  revoked. Motion passed unanimously.  2024 meeting fort the mayor to be present. Motion passed unanimously. 2024 meeting for the mayor to be present. Motion passed unanimously.  January meeting for the mayor to be present. Motion passed unanimously. Engineering RFQ's until the. January meeting. Motion passed unanimously.  final payment of $350,000.00 for the new firetruck. Motion passed unanimously.    City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY DECEMBER 12,2023-9:00AM  VI. Regular Agenda Continued  10. Mr. Wolff stated the mayor had a presentation on the Florida Form 6. This will move to the. January  meeting.  VII. Department Reports  Mr. Hubbard updates council on what Public' Works, Utilities and Code enforcement have been working on. Lt. Williams gave the stats from the month on arrests and citations. He reminded everyone about the  Ryan Wiedenman with AtkinsRealis gave and update on FEMA monies and projects.  upcoming movie night in the park.  Chief Walker talked about the toy drive taking place on Christmas morning.  IV. City Administrator Report: Mr. Hubbard asked if anyone has stormwater issues to please contact him so he can investigate it. He met with the events committee about the Gumbo Festival. It will be held on February  17th and the location will move to the Boat Rampi this year. City Attorney Report: Mr. McCahill had nothing to report at this time  V.  VII. Adjournment: Mr. Welle and Mrs. Hamilton motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:39 am.  By:  Attest:  Mayor Pro Tem, Richard Wolff  City Clerk, Tammy Brunson    City of Mexico Beach Special Meeting Minutes TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2023 AT: 5:30PM  The City of Mexico Beach City Council meti in a special meeting on Monday November 28, 2023, at 5:30 pmi in the Public' Works Building in Mexico Beach. Mayor Miller and the following Councilmembers were present: Adrian Welle, Jerry Smith, Linda Hamilton and Richard Wolff.. Also, present were City Administrator, Chris Hubbard, City Clerk, Tammy Brunson and City Attorney  Clint McCahill.  Call to order: Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.  II.  Regular Agenda:  1. Ordinance 825 (Second Reading) Final Milage Rate FY23-24 was brought to the table. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mr. Wolff seconded to read Ordinance 825 in its entirety. Motion Passed unanimously. Open public comment at 5:33 pm - No public comments were. made. Public comment closed at 5:33 pm. Mrs. Hamilton motioned, and Mr. Welle seconded to approve Ordinance 825. Motion Passed 2. Ordinance 826 (Second Reading) Final Budget FY23-24 was brought to the table. Mr. Wolff motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to read Ordinance 826 by title only. Motion Passed unanimously. Open public comment at 5:34 pm - No public comments were made. Public comment closed at 5:34 pm. Mr. Hamilton motioned, and Mr. Wolff seconded to approve Ordinance 826. Motion Passed unanimously.  unanimously.  VII. Adjournment: Mr. Welle motioned, and Mr. Wolff seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 pm.  By:  Attest:  Mayor, Michele Miller  City Clerk, Tammy Brunson    City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2023-6:00PM  The City of Mexico Beach City Council met ina a regular meeting on Tuesday November 28, 2023, at 6:00 pm at the Public Works Building in Mexico Beach. Mayor Miller and thef following Councilmembers were present: Linda Hamilton, Adrian Welle, Jerry Smith and Richard Wolff. Also present were City Administrator, Chris Hubbard, City Clerk, Tammy Brunson and City Attorney  Clint McCahill.  Call to order: Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.  Mayors Comments: Mayor Miller announced the request for the. JLAC Audit is on the agenda for the  December 11, 2023 meeting. She will update again with any newi information.  II.  City Council Report: Due to the length of the agenda, Mrs. Hamilton asked if items 9, 10 and 11 could be postponed the next meeting. Mayor Miller said item 12 could be postponed as well. Consensus was to go to item 10 since there was public present to comment on item 9 and decide ati that time. Mr. Welle gave kudos for1 the format of the agenda stating iti is following Resolution 2017-07. Mr. Wolff suggested since the agenda was long to limit citizen comments to Mexico Beach citizens and all others could e-mail their commentsto  Council.  III. Citizens Comments: Lisa Logan asked where the water shutoff in the city was going to be. Kristy McElroy spoke about fraud with FEMA, COVID and State refund funds in Port St. Joe. Carter Dorsch asked for the mayor's response tot the Facebook post that she does not have software access, he also announced a recall petition signing event.. Jody Moore explained that your need to remember why you voted for the mayor and stated read only access is not full access. She read the criteria to recall and elected official and said none of them apply to Mayor Miller. Gary Woodham stated this is the city's agenda and that nonresidents are making problems for the residents, he asked for the meeting to be conducted fort the city. Lisa Harper wanted to discuss the Parker Park entrance to the Sweetwater development, she will hold her comments until thei item is brought to the table. Mary Kenny addressed Mr. Wolff and said you can not shut off people from talking at a public meeting. She also stated regarding the lawsuit, financial information would have to be turned over if requested. Cindy Jolly stated business wise if youl have a need for certain information, you should have access to it, but ifiti is for personal use, it should not be available. She thinks al lot of this has been blown out of proportion or just a misunderstanding and we should not have to end upi in court over  this.  IV. Consent Agenda: Meeting Minute were brought to the table. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mr. Wolff seconded toa approve the meeting minutes for the regular council meeting on October 24, 2023, the special council meetings on October 25, 2023, November 2, 2023 and November 20, 2023 and the council workshop on  November: 2, 2023. Motion passed unanimously.  V.  Scheduled Appearance: Kimberly Shoaf with the CDC was scheduled to make a presentation but was unable  to attend.    City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28,2023-6,00PM  VI. Regular Agenda:  1. Ordinance 820 (Second Reading) - Golf cart registrations was brought to the table. City Attorney Clint McCahill went over the ordinance and different options for council to consider. Mr. Wolff motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to read Ordinance 820 by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Open public comment at 6:26 pm - Alex Hogan stated the Ordinance needs to be clear about hours of operation and give time for people to get home after watching the sunset. Public comment closed at 6:28 pm. Mr. Welle motioned, and 2. Ordinance 821 (Second Reading) Amendments Appropriations of funds for General Fund was brought to the table. Mr. Wolff motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to read Ordinance 821 by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Open public comment at 6:30 pm - Lisa Logan asked how we were 300K over what was budgeted. Public comment closed at 6:32 pm. Mrs. Hamilton motioned, and Mr. Welle seconded to approve 3. Ordinance 822 (Second Reading). Amendments Appropriations ofi funds for Water Fund was brought to the table. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to read Ordinance 822 by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Open public comment at 6:34 pm - No public comments were made. Public comment closed at 6:34 pm. Mrs. Hamilton motioned, and Mr. Welle seconded to approve Ordinance 822. Motion passed 4. Ordinance 823 (Second Reading) Amendments Appropriations of funds for Sanitation Fund was brought to the table. Mr. Wolff motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to read Ordinance 823 by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Open public comment at 6:35 pm - No public comments were made. Public comment closed at 6:35 pm. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mr. Wolff seconded to approve Ordinance 823. Motion passed 5. Ordinance 824 (Second Reading) Amendments. Appropriations of funds for Sewer Fund was brought to the table. Mrs. Hamilton motioned, and Mr. Welle seconded to read Ordinance 824 by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Open public comment at 6:37 pm - No public comments were made. Closed public comment at 6:37 pm. Mr. Wolff motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to approve Ordinance 824. Motion passed 5. Approval of HGAC Buy Interlocal Agreement for Purchasing was brought to the table. Mr. Hubbard explained the CDC wants to buy the city a new beach rake. This will allow us to purchase the new rake and get reimbursed through the CDC. Open public comment at 6:42 pm - John Harrell asked why we don't keep the old rake as a back up instead of trading it in. Closed public comment at 6:43 pm. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mr. Wolff seconded to approve the HGAC Buys Interlocal Agreement. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mr. Wolff seconded to approve the purchase and budget amendments ofar new beach rake for 7. Charter Review Presentation was brought to the table. Mr. Mc Cahill went over the basic information on how the Charter referendum process will work. Jennifer) Ward, Chairperson oft the Charter Review Committee, went through the proposed changes one by one and answered questions. Open public comment at 7:07 pm - Tim Linderman asked about the difference ini the title City Manager and a City Administrator. Alex Hogan asked who has oversight of our day-to-day operations. Larry Henderson stated the Administrator does what Council says, and Council manages the Administrator. Pat Fossic asked why these changes are being made and make sure it gets done right the first time. Jerry Parker thinks changes to 7i items is too much.. John Albaugh stated he wants to make the choice and encourages all 7 items to be on the ballot. Closed public comment at 7:26 pm. Consensus for changes to be brought back to the December 12th meeting for final review are condensing the Administrator description, leaving off section 2.16 because it is repetitive, and committee  Mr. Wolff seconded to approve Ordinance 820. Motion passed unanimously.  Ordinance 821. Motion passed unanimously.  unanimously.  unanimously.  unanimously.  $69.497.00. Motion passed unanimously.  discussion on possibly adding building height restrictions and term limits.    City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2023-6:00PM  8. Discussion to move the Sweetwater entrance out of Parker Park was brought to the table. Mr. Hubbard explained other options for the Sweetwater entrance and is looking for guidance from Council and the public. Open public comment at 7:33 pm Gary Woodham recapped what was originally promised by the developer. He wants the entrance off of 36th St and that the residential roads are not built for this kind of traffic. Nancy Faulk stated per the LDC1 this development only requires 1 entrance and this has 56 entrance points. Per1 this information she suggests using N 31 St as the entrance point with al bridge over the canal. Lisa Logan stated it was never approved to use Parker Park as and access point and this is not the time to spring this on the residents of 27th St. Tom Collicio said residents do not need this development. Lisa Harper there are other options not to use 27th St or Parker Park and asked ifa another traffic study has been done. Closed public comment at 7:48 pm. Mr. Welle suggested using 22nd St that will eventually connect with. Joe Rd. Mr. Wolff is all for making Parker Park the center of town and making it beautiful, but residential streets are not made for this kind oft traffic. Input will be given to the developer and see what they come back with. 9. Discussion on location of the playground at Parker Park was brought to thet table. Mr. Hubbard explained the new playground is ready to bei installed and wants input on its location in the park. Open public comment at 8:00 pm - January Bertaccini showed council where she thinks a good placement would be based on being able to see the stage and still be able to watch your child playing on the playground. Vivian Alley stated theyl have been promised a playground at Parker Park for years and kids will use it. Mary Kenny asked about flipping the playground and parking. Lisa Logan commented changes with amphitheater and parking. Closed public comment at 8:12 pm. Mrs. Hamilton asked why cant we wait on this until we have more oft the park plan in place. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mr. Wolff: seconded to approve layout #1 for the 10. Mr. Welle motioned, and Mrs. Hamilton seconded to table items 10, 11, 12 and 13 to the December 12,  placement of the playground. at Parker Park. Motion passed unanimously.  2023, meeting. Motion passed unanimously.  IV. City Administrator Report: Mr. Hubbard had nothing to report at this time. City Attorney Report: Mr. McCahill had nothing to report at this time  V.  VII. Adjournment: Mr. Welle and Mr. Smith motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm.  By:  Attest:  Mayor, Michele Miller  City Clerk, Tammy Brunson    City of Mexico Beach Special Meeting Minutes FRIDAY DECEMBER 22, 2023-9:00AM  The City of Mexico Beach City Council met in as special meeting on day December 12, 2023, at 9:00 am at1 the Public' Works Building in Mexico Beach. Mayor Miller and thet following Councilmembers were present: Linda Hamilton. Adrian Welle, Jerry Smith and Richard Wolff were absent. Also present were City Administrator, Chris Hubbard, City Clerk, Tammy Brunson and City  Attorney Clint McCahill.  Call to order: Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.  Mayors Comments: Mayor Miller commented on the situation with not having a quorum.  VII. Adjournment: Mayor Miller adjourn the meeting at 9:05 am due to the lack of a quorum.  By:  Attest:  Mayor, Michele Miller  City Clerk, Tammy Brunson    MEXICOBEACH  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH CITY COUNCIL  For Clerk's Use Only AGENDAI ITEM#  Agenda Abstract Form Meeting Date: January9.2 2024 Department: Public Hearing: K Yes D No Date of Public Hearing: January 9,2 2024  Consent Regular Closed Agenda Agenda Session  PRESENIENINFORMAION CONTACT: Clint McCahill/City Attorney  ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED Subject:  City of Mexico Beach City Charter Amendments  Attachment(s): Brief Summary: Action Requested:  Ordinances 827,828829,830,831 and 832  Charter Review Committee reviewed City Charter and have recommended changes  Requesting Council to approve First Reading of Ordinances and to advertise amendment changes.  ISSUE OVERVIEW  Background Information & Issue Summary:  Charter Review Committed researched and reviewed city charter and made recommendations of updated changes  Financial Impacts: None  Staff ecommerdationsCommens  To approve First reading and Advertise Charter Amendments Ordinances.    ORDINANCE 827  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TOTHE CHARTER OFTHECITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER;  PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, Florida Statutes chapter 166.031j provides that theg governing body of a municipality may submit to the electors oft that municipality proposed amendments to its charter at a referendum WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Mexico Beach has upon recommendation from the Charter Review Committee established by the City Council for that purpose recommends that an amendment be madet to the CharteroftheCity ofMexico Beach whichamendment: appears as Exhibit "A"  election; and  to this Ordinance; and  WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit thes saidamendment to the Charter for ratification NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY SECTION 1. A referendum election is hereby called and scheduled to be held concurrent with the general election on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to determine whether the amendment to the Charter of the City ofMexico Beach appearing in Exhibit"A" oft this Ordinance shall be approved by a majority of the votes cast in such election in which the qualified electors residing in the City shall participate. Such referendum election shall be held and conducted in the manner prescribed by law forall general elections. The plaçes forvotingi in such referendum election shall be the usual places for voting in the SECTION 2. The ballot to be used at such referendum election shall contain a statement of the proposed subject matter of the amendment to the Charter and shall provide facilities for qualified electors to vote for or against the adoption of such Charter amendment in a separate ballot question.  by the electors of the City of Mexico Beach as a separate ballot question.  OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA, that:  City in the general election to be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  Said ballot shall be in substantially the following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTOTHECHARTER ADDINGSECTIONI LOGTOARTICIEIOFTIE CHARTER SETTING MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. AS OFTHE ADOPTION OF THIS REFERENDUM.  Shall the Charter be amended to add Section 1.06 to Articlel Iof the Charter setting maximum building heights to those containedin the City's Landl Development Code as oft the effective date oft this referendum. Said restrictions would only pertain to the properties currently situated within the City's  boundaries as oft the date of this referendum.    YES NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS:If you are in favor oft the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left of the word "YES". If you are noti in favor of the adoption of the SECTION3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to instruct the Supervisor of Elections of Bay County to include the above-described question on the ballot for the general election to be held on SECTION 4. Notice of the said referendum election in substantially the form showing in Exhibit "B" to this Ordinance shall be published two times in a newspaper of general circulation according to the laws of the State of Florida. The first publication shall be during the fifth week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held and the second publication shall be during the third week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held. A minimum of five copies oft the proposed amendment to the Charter shall be kept on file in the office oft the City Clerk SECTION 5. Any amendment to the City Charter described herein which is approved by the electors of the City, shall take effect upon certification of the general election of the City scheduled on  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".  Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  for public inspection upon demand during normal business hours.  Tuesday, April 16h,2024.  SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  PASSED,APPROVEDANDADOPTEDb, the City CounclorineChyofMexicoBeach,Fioriha,  this day of. January, 2024.  THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH MICHELLE MILLER, Mayor  BY:  ATTEST:  TAMMY BRUNSON City Clerk 1"reading: January 9, 2024 2nd reading: January 23, 2024  EXHIBIT"A"    CITY OFMEXICO BEACH LANGUAGE OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGEAMENDMENT (In all cases, words crossed out are to be deleted and words underlined are to be added.) 1. Article Iof the Charter is to be amended by adding Section 1.06 to read as follows:  SECTION 1.06 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS  Asoft the effective date ofthis Section, aside from the approved exemptions set forth below. no building or other structure shall be constructed, erected, situated or located, in the City ofMexico Beach as its boundaries are currently located as of the effective date ofthis Section, which exceeds the height set forth in the zoning districts as contained in the City's Land Development Code as of the effective date oft this Section. However, this Charter provision shall not restrict any property owner's vested rights under constitutional, statutory or common law. Existing buildings which currently exceed the allowable height restrictions contained in their current Zoning District may be repaired to that existing height. No alterations shall be made to any building, which would cause that building to exceed the current allowable height as ofthe  effective date of this Section.  Exemptions: Chimneys, house of worship spires, elevator shafts, flagpoles, heating and air conditioning systems, solar collectors with appropriate screening and cell phone towers.  EXHIBIT *B"  NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA Public notice is hereby givent that on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the issue of whether the City of Mexico Beach shall adopt an amendment to its City Charter willl be submitted to the qualified electors oft the City of! Mexico Beachandv will appear on thes same electionballot: as a referendum on that date as one separate The City Council ofthe City ofMexico Beachhas: adoptedan ordinance calling the said election and has stated the following reasons for the adoption oft the proposed amendments to the Charter:  ballot question.    ASTO THE QUESTION:  Is it desirable for the City Charter to be amended to provide for maximum building heights? Thep places of voting shall be the usual places in the City of Mexico Beach during the general election scheduled on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and the polls shall open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the said date. All duly qualifiedelecdorsresiding within the City of Mexico Beach shall be entitled to participate  and vote in said referendum election.  Thel ballot containing the questiont to be sO submitted to the electors shall be in substantially the  following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTOTHECHARTER ADDING SECTION LAGTOARTICLEIOFTHE CHARTER SETTING MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. AS OF THE. ADOPTION OF THIS REFERENDUM.  Shall the Charter be amended to add Section 1.06 to Article Iof the Charter setting maximum buildingheights to those containedi in the City'sI Land] Development Code as of the effective date oft this referendum. Said restrictions would only pertain to the properties currently situated within the City's  boundaries as of the date of this referendum.  YES NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS:If you are in favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left of the word "YES". If you are noti in favor of the adoption of the  foregoinga amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".    ORDINANCE 828  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TOTHE CHARTER OFTHECITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER;  PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, Florida Statutes chapter 166.031 provides that the governing body of a municipality may submit to the electors of that municipality proposed amendments to its charter at a referendum WHEREAS, the City Councilo ofthe City of Mexico Beach has upon recommendation from the Charter Review Committee established by the City Council for that purpose recommends that an amendment be madet to the CharteroftheCity ofMexico Beachwhichamen.imemt appears as Exhibit"A"  election; and  to this Ordinance; and  WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the saidamendment to the Charter for ratification NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY SECTION 1. A referendum election is hereby called and scheduled to be held concurrent with the general election on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to determine whether the amendment to the Charter of the City ofMexico Beach appearing in Exhibit"A" oft this Ordinance shall be approved by a majority oft the votes cast in such election in which the qualified electors residing in the City shall participate. Such referendum election shall be held and conducted in the manner prescribed by law forall general elections. The places for voting in such referendum election shall be the usual places for voting in the SECTION 2. The ballot to be used at such referendum election shall contain a statement of the proposed subject matter of the amendment to the Charter and shall provide facilities for qualified electors to vote for or against the adoption of such Charter amendment in a separate ballot question.  by the electors of the City of Mexico Beach as a separate ballot question.  OFI MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA, that:  City in the general election to be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  Said ballot shall be in substantially the following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTO THE CHARTER AMENDING THE FIRST SENTENCE OF ARTICLEII, SECTION2.01 CHANGINGTHE CITY'SI FORM OF GOVERNMENT FROM MAYOR- COUNCIL FORM OF GOVERNMENT TO COUNCIL-ADMINISTRATOR FORM OF  GOVERNMENT.  Shall Article II, Section 2.01 of the City's Charter be amended to change the City's form of  government from Mayor-Council to Councl-Administator.    YES NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS:If you are in favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left of the word "YES". If you are not in favor of the adoption of the SECTION3. The City Clerk is herebyauthorized: and directed to instruct the Supervisor of Elections of Bay County to include the: above-described question on the ballot for the general election to be held on SECTION 4. Notice of the said referendum election in substantially the form showing in Exhibit "B" to this Ordinance shall be published two times in a newspaper of general circulation according to the laws of the State of Florida. The first publication shall be during the fifth week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held and the second publication shall be during the third week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held. A minimum of five copies oft the proposed amendment to the Charter shall be kept on file in the office oft the City Clerk SECTION 5. Any amendmenti to the City Charter described herein which is approved by the electors of the City, shall take effect upon certification of the general election of the City scheduled on  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".  Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  for public inspection upon demand during normal business hours.  Tuesday, April 16h,2024.  SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  PASSED,APPROVEDANDADOPTEDbylheClyCoumaloundlorih-ClyorMescexicoBeach,Florida,  this day of January, 2024.  THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH MICHELLE MILLER, Mayor  BY:  ATTEST:  TAMMY BRUNSON City Clerk 1reading: January 9, 2024 2nd reading: January 23, 2024  EXHIBIT' "A"  CITY OFI MEXICO BEACH LANGUAGE OFTHE PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGEAMENDMENT (In all cases, words crossed out are to be deleted and words underlined are to be added.)    1. Article II, Section 2.01 of the Charter ist to be amended by changing the City's form of Government from Mayor-Council to Councl-Administrator to read as follows:  ARTICLE I: CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR SECTION 2.01 GENERAL: POWERS AND DUTIES.  The City shall be governed by a MayerCouneil Councl-Administrator form of Government. All powers of the City shall be vested in the City Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, except as otherwise provided by law or by this Charter; and the Council shall provide for the exercise thereof and for the performance ofall duties and  obligations imposed on the City by law.  EXHIBIT "B"  NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA Public notice is hereby givent that on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the issue of whether the City of Mexico Beach shall adopt an amendment toi its City Charter willl be submitted to the qualified electors of the City    ofMexico Beach: and will appear on thes same electionb ballot as ai referendum on that date as one separate The City Council ofthe City ofMexico Beachl hasa adopted an ordinance calling the said election and has stated the following reasons for the adoption of the proposed amendments to the Charter:  ballot question.  ASTOTHE QUESTION: Council to Council-Administator.  Isit desirable for the City Charter to be amended to change the City's form of Government from Mayor- Thep places of voting shall be the usual places in the City of Mexico Beach during the general election scheduled on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and the polls shall open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the said date.. All duly qualified electorsresiding within the City of Mexico Beach shall be entitled to participate  and vote in said referendum election.  The ballot containing the question to be SO submitted to the electors shall be in substantially the  following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER AMENDING THE FIRST SENTENCE OF ARTICLEII, SECTION2.01 CHANGINGTHE CITY'S FORM OF GOVERNMENT FROM: MAYOR- COUNCIL FORM OF GOVERNMENTTO COUNCIL-ADMINISTRATOR FORM OF  GOVERNMENT.  Shall Article II, Section 2.01 oft the City's Charter be amended to change the City's form of  government from Mayor-Council to Councl-Admimstator.  YES NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS:If you are in favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left oft the word "YES". Ify you are not in favor oft the adoption of the  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left oft the word' "NO".    ORDINANCE 829  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TOTHE CHARTER OFTHECITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER;  PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, Florida Statutes chapter 166.031 provides that theg governing body of a municipality may submit to the electors of that municipality proposed amendments to its charter at a referendum WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Mexico Beach has upon recommendation. from the Charter Review Committee established by the City Council for that purpose recommends that an amendment be made tot the Charter oftheCity ofMexico Beachwhichamendmemt appears as. Exhibit"A"  election; and  to this Ordinance; and  WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the saidamendment to the Charter for ratification NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY SECTION 1. A referendum election is hereby called and scheduled to be held concurrent with the general election on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to determine whether the amendment to the Charter of the City ofMexico Beach appearing in Exhibit"A" of this Ordinance shall be approved by a majority oft the votes cast in such election in which the qualified electors residing in the City shall participate. Such referendum election shall bel held and conducted in the manner prescribed by law for all general elections. The places for voting in such referendum election shall be the usual places for voting in the SECTION 2. The ballot to be used at such referendum election shall contain a statement of the proposed subject matter of the amendment to the Charter and shall provide facilities for qualified electors to vote for or against the adoption of such Charter amendment in a separate ballot question.  by the electors of the City of Mexico Beach as a separate ballot question.  OFI MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA, that:  City in the general election to be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  Said ballot shall be in substantially the following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTO THE CHARTER REMOVING THE THIRD SENTENCE OF  ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.07.  Shall Article II, Section 2.01 oft the City's Charter be amended to remove the third sentence contained therein that currently reads, "The mayor shall be the chief elected administrative and fiscal  official for the City."  YES    NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS: If you are in favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left of the word "YES". If you are not in favor of the adoption oft the SECTION3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to instruct the Supervisor of Elections of Bay County toi includet the above-described question on the ballot for the general election to be held on SECTION 4. Notice of the said referendum election in substantially the form showing in Exhibit "B" to this Ordinance shall be published two times in a newspaper of general circulation according to the laws of the State of Florida. The first publication shall be during the fifth week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held and the second publication shall be during the third week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held. A minimum of five copies oft the proposed amendment to the Charter shall be kept on file in the office oft the City Clerk SECTION 5. Any amendment to the City Charter described herein which is approved by the electors of the City, shall take effect upon certification of the general election of the City scheduled on  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".  Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  for public inspection upon demand during normal business hours.  Tuesday, April 16th,2024.  SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  PASSED,APPROVEDANDADOPTEDby, the City CouncloftheChyof/MexicoBeach, Florida,  this day of. January, 2024.  THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH MICHELLE MILLER, Mayor  BY:  ATTEST:  TAMMY BRUNSON City Clerk Istr reading: January 9, 2024 2nd reading: January 23,202  EXHIBIT "A"  CITY OFI MEXICO BEACH LANGUAGE OFTHE PROPOSEDCHARTER CHANGEAMENDMENT (In all cases, words crossed out are to be deleted and words underlined are to be added.)    1. Article II, Section 2.07ofthe Charteri is tol be amended by removing the third sentence contained  therein, to read as follows:  ARTICLE I: CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR SECTION 2.07 MAYOR.  The mayor, elected aforesaid, shall be a voting member oft the Council and presiding officer. The mayor shall be recognized as head of City government for all ceremonial purposes, by the governor for purposes of military law, for service of process, execution of contracts, deeds and other documents, and as the city official to represent the City in all agreements with other governmental entities or certifications to other govemmental entities. eea-aNe elete-adminisativead-Fiseakefkeffieialferthe-Ciy. The powers and duties of the mayor shall be such as conferred upon him by State Laws, this Charter and by the City Council.  EXHIBIT "B"  NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA Public notice is hereby givent that on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the issue of whether the City of Mexico Beach shall adopt an amendment toi its City Charter willl be submitted to the qualified electors of the City ofMexico Beachandy will appear on thes same election ballot as a referendum on that date as one separate The City Council ofthe City of Mexico Beachl has adoptedan ordinance calling the said election and has stated the following reasons for the adoption oft thej proposed amendments to the Charter:  ballot question.  ASTOTHE QUESTION:    Isit desirable fort the City Charter to be amendedt to delete the thirds sentence currently contained in Article Thej places of voting shall be the usual places in the City of! Mexico Beach during the general election scheduled on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and the polls shall open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the said date. All duly qualifiedeledorresiding: within the City of Mexico Beach shall be entitled to participate  II, Section 2.07?  and vote in said referendum election.  Thel ballot containing the question to be sO submitted to the electors shall be in substantially the  following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTO THE CHARTER REMOVING THE THIRD SENTENCE OF  ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.07.  Shall Article II, Section 2.01 of the City's Charter be amended to remove the third sentence contained therein that currently reads, "The mayor shall be the chief elected administrative and fiscal  official for the City."  YES NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS:If you are in favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left oft the word "YES". Ify you are not in favor oft the adoption of the  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".    ORDINANCE 830  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TOTHE CHARTER OFTHE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER;  PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, Florida Statutes chapter 166.031 provides that the governing body of a municipality may submit to the electors oft that municipality proposed amendments to its charter at a referendum WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Mexico Beach has upon recommendation from the Charter Review Committee established by the City Council for that purpose recommends that an amendment be madet to the Charterofthe City ofMexico Beach whicha amendment appears as Exhibit' "A"  election; and  to this Ordinance; and  WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the said: amendment to the Charter for ratification NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY SECTION 1. A referendum election is hereby called and scheduled to be held concurrent with the general election on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to determine whether the amendment to the Charterof the City of Mexico Beach appearing in Exhibit"A", of this Ordinance shall be approved by a majority oft the votes cast in such election in which the qualified electors residing in the City shall participate. Such referendum election shalll be held and conducted in the manner prescribed by law for all general elections. The places forvoting in such referendum election shall be the usual places for voting in the SECTION 2. The ballot to be used at such referendum election shall contain a statement of the proposed subject matter of the amendment to the Charter and shall provide facilities for qualified electors to vote for or against the adoption of such Charter amendment in a separate ballot question.  by the electors of the City of Mexico Beach as a separate ballot question.  OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA, that:  City in the general election to be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  Said ballot shall be in substantially the following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTOTHECHARTER ADDINGSECTIONZI7TO ARTICLEIIY WHICH  ADDS THE POSITION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO THE CHARTER.  Shall Article IIofthe City Charter be amended by adding Section 2.17, which formally provides  for the position of City Administrator in the Charter.  YES    NO  INSTRUCTION1 TO VOTERS:I If you are in favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left of the word "YES". If you are not in favor oft the adoption of the SECTION3. The City Clerk is herebyauthorized. and directed to instruct the Supervisor of Elections of Bay County to include the above-described question on the ballot for the general election to be held on SECTION 4. Notice of the said referendum election in substantially the form showing in Exhibit "B" to this Ordinance shall be published two times in a newspaper of general circulation according to the laws of the State of Florida. The first publication shall be during the fifth week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held and the second publication shall be during the third week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held. A minimum of five copies oft the proposed amendment to the Charter shall be kept on file in the office oft the City Clerk SECTION 5. Any amendmenti to the City Charter described herein which is approved by the electors of the City, shall take effect upon certification of the general election of the City scheduled on  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".  Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  for public inspection upon demand during normal business hours.  Tuesday, April 16th, 2024.  SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  ASSED,APPROVEDANDADOPTEDb, the City ComdlorneclyorweNtobesch,Pionaa  this day of January, 2024.  THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH MICHELLE MILLER, Mayor  BY:  ATTEST:  TAMMY BRUNSON City Clerk Istr reading: January 9, 2024 2nd reading: January 23, 2024  EXHIBIT "A"    CITY OFMEXICO BEACH LANGUAGE OFTHE PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGE/AMENDMENT (In all cases, words crossed out are to be deleted and words underlined are to be added.)  1. Article II of the Charter is to be amended by adding Section 2.17, which formally provides for the  position of City Administrator in the Charter, to read as follows:  ARTICLE I: CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR SECTION 2.17 CITY ADMINISTRATOR  The office ofCity Administrator is hereby established. The City Administrator shall be appointed by the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure ofthe Council. The City Administrator shall be selected by the City Council on the basis education, experience, expertise, The City Administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. He or She may appoint, suspend or remove any employee of the City or appointive administrative officer for, by orunder this charter, except for the City Clerk, and except as may otherwise be provided by law, this charter, or personnel rules adopted pursuant to this charter. The City Administrator may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to his or her direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office, agencyor area of responsibility. No elected official shall instruct or direct any city employee in the performance of their daily job tasks but shall act through the City Administrator. The City Administrator shall attend all meetings of the City Council and provide administrative services in support of the City Council. The City Administrator shall also prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the City Council, draw and sign vouchers upon depositories, keep the City Council advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city,and submit to the Council and make available to the public a complete report on finances and administrative activities of the city. The City Administrator shall perform such other duties as are specified in  and management ability as it pertains to municipal government.  this charter or as may be required by the City Council.  EXHIBIT "B"  NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA    Public notice is hereby givent that on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the issue of whether the City of Mexico Beach shall adopt an amendment to its City Charter will bes submitted to the qualified electors of the City ofMexico Beach: and will appear on the same electionl ballot as ai referendum on that date as one separate The City Council oftheCity ofMexico Beachl has adopted an ordinance calling the said election and has stated the following reasons for the adoption of the proposed amendments to the Charter:  ballot question.  ASTOTHE QUESTION:  Isit desirable fort the City Charter to be memedtonddsection2.17 to Article II which formally adds the Thej plaçes of voting shall be the usual places in the City of Mexico Beach during the general election scheduled on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and the polls shall open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the said date. All duly qualifiedeledorresding within the City of Mexico Beach shall be entitled to participate  position of City Administrator to the Charter?  and vote in said referendum election.  Thel ballot containing the question to be sO submitted to the electors shall be in substantially the  following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMIENTIOTHE CHARTER ADDINGSECTION2.17TOARTICLEIIWHICH  ADDS THE POSITION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO THE CHARTER.  Shall Article II oft the City Charter be amended by adding Section 2.17, which formally provides  for the position of City Administrator in the Charter.  YES NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS:If you are in favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the spaçe to the left of the word "YES". Ify you are not in favor of the adoption of the  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".    ORDINANCE 831  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THEI MANNER INWHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR AN  EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, Florida Statutes chapter 166.031 provides that the governing body of a municipality may submit to the electors of that municipality proposed amendments to its charter ata referendum WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Mexico Beach has upon recommendation from the Charter Review Committee established by the City Council for that purpose recommends that an amendment bei made to the CharteroftheCity ofMexico Beachwhichamen.inemnt appears as Exhibit"A"  election; and  to this Ordinance; and  WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the saidamendment to the Charter for ratification NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY SECTION 1. A referendum election is hereby called and scheduled to be held concurrent with the general election on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to determine whether the amendment to the Charter of the City of Mexico Beach appearing in Exhibit"A" of this Ordinance shall be approved by a majority of the votes cast in such election in which the qualified electors residing in the City shall participate. Such referendum election shalll bel held and conducted in the manner prescribed by law fora all general elections. The places for voting in such referendum election shall be the usual places for voting in the SECTION 2. The ballot to be used at such referendum election shall contain a statement of the proposed subject matter of the amendment to the Charter and shall provide facilities for qualified electors to vote for or against the adoption of such Charter amendment in a separate ballot question.  by the electors of the City of Mexico Beach as a separate ballot question.  OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA, that:  City in the general election to be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  Said ballot shall be in substantially the following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTO THE CHARTER ADDINGSECTION2.I8TOARTICLEITWHICH  ADDS THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK TO THE CHARTER.  Shall Article IIo ofthe City Charter be amended! by adding Section 2.18, which formally provides  for the position of City Clerk in the Charter.  YES    NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS:If you are in favor of the adoption oft the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the lefto of the word "YES". Ify you are not in favor oft the adoption oft the SECTION3. The City Clerk is hereby: authorized. and directed to instruct the Supervisor of Elections of Bay County to include the above-described question on the ballot for the general election to be held on SECTION 4. Notice of the said referendum election in substantially the form showing in Exhibit "B" to this Ordinance shall be published two times in a newspaper of general circulation according to the laws of the State of Florida. The first publication shall be during the fifth week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held and the second publication shall be during the third week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held. A minimum of five copies oft the proposed amendment to the Charter shall bel kept on file in the office of the City Clerk SECTION 5. Any amendment to the City Charter described herein which is approved by the electors of the City, shall take effect upon certification of the general election of the City scheduled on  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".  Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  for public inspection upon demand during normal business hours.  Tuesday, April 16th, 2024.  SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  PASSED,APPROVEDANDADOPTEDb, the City CounailorteChyorMexicoBech,Fioniha,  this day of] January, 2024.  THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH MICHELLE MILLER, Mayor  BY:  ATTEST:  TAMMY BRUNSON City Clerk Istr reading: January 9,2024 2nd reading: January 23, 2024  EXHIBIT "A"  CITY OFMEXICO: BEACH LANGUAGE OFTHE PROPOSEDCHARTER CHANGE/AMENDMENT    (In all cases, words crossed out are to be deleted and words underlined are to be added.)  1. Articlel II oft the Charteri is tol be amended by adding Section 2.18, whichi formally provides for the  position of City Clerk in the Charter, to read as follows: ARTICLE I: CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR SECTION 2.18 CITY CLERK  There shall be a City Clerk who shall be appointed by the City Council. The City Clerk shall  perform such duties as are assigned by the City Council.  EXHIBIT"B"  NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA Public notice is hereby givent that on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the issue of whether the City of Mexico Beach shall adopt an amendment to its City Charter willl be submitted to the qualified electors oft the City    ofMexico Beacha andy will appear on thes same electionl ballot as ai referendum on that date as one separate The City Council ofthe City ofMexico Beachl hasa adoptedan ordinance calling the said election and has stated the following reasons for the adoption of the proposed amendments to the Charter:  ballot question.  ASTO THE QUESTION:  Isit desirable fort the City Charter to be amendedi to adds section 2.18 to. Articlel II, which formally adds the Thej places of voting shall be the usual places in the City of Mexico Beach during the general election scheduled on" Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and the polls shall open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the said date. Allduly qualified electorsresiding within the City of Mexico Beach shall be entitled to participate  position of City Clerk to the Charter.  and vote in said referendum election.  Thel ballot containing the question to be sO submitted to the electors shall be in substantially the  following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTOTHECHARTER ADDINGSECTION2.I8TOARTICLEIIWHICH  ADDS THE: POSITION OF CITY CLERK TO THE CHARTER.  Shall Article II of the City Charter be amended by adding Section 2.18, which formally provides  for thej position of City Clerk in the Charter.  YES NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS:If you are in favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left of the word "YES". Ifyou are not in favor of the adoption oft the  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".    ORDINANCE 832  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING AND SCHEDULING AN ELECTION UPON AMENDMENT TOTHE CHARTER OFTHE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER;  PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, Florida Statutes chapter 166.031 provides that the governing body of a municipality may submit to the electors of that municipality proposed amendments to its charter ata referendum WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Mexico Beach has upon recommendation from the Charter Review Committee established by the City Council for that purpose recommends that an amendment be madet to the CharteroftheCity, ofMexico Beachwhichamendmemt appears as Exhibit"A"  election; and  to this Ordinance; and  WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the said amendment to the Charter for ratification NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY SECTION 1. A referendum election is hereby called and scheduled to be held concurrent with the general election on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to determine whether the amendment to the Charter of the City ofMexico Beach appearing in Exhibit "A" of this Ordinance shall be approved by a majority oft the votes casti in such election in which the qualified electors residing in the City shall participate. Such referendum election shall be held and conducted in the manner prescribed by law for all general elections. The places for voting in such referendum election shall be the usual places for voting in the SECTION 2. The ballot to be used at such referendum election shall contain a statement of the proposed subject matter of the amendment to the Charter and shall provide facilities for qualified electors to vote for or against the adoption of such Charter amendment in a separate ballot question.  by the electors of the City ofMexico Beach as a separate ballot question.  OFI MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA, that:  City in the general election to be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  Said ballot shall be in substantially the following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTOTHECHARTER AMENDING. ARTICLEV, SECTIONS.05B), TO PROVIDE: FORAI RUNOFF ELBCTIONIFNOCANIDATE RECEIVES. Al MAJORITY OF 50% PLUS  ONE OF THE VOTES.  Shall Article V, Section5 5.05(B) ofthe City Charter be amended to provide fora a runoff election in  the event that no candidate received a majority of 50% plus one votes.    YES NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS:If you are in favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left of the word' "YES".Ify you are not in favor of the adoption oft the SECTION3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to instruct the Supervisor of Elections of Bay County toi includet the: above-described question on the ballot for the general election to be held on SECTION 4. Notice of the said referendum election in substantially the form showing in Exhibit "B" to this Ordinance shall be published two times in a newspaper of general circulation according to the laws of the State of Florida. The first publication shall be during the fifth week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held and the second publication shall be during the third week prior to the week in which the referendum election is to be held. A minimum of five copies of the proposed amendment to the Charter shall be kept on file in the office oft the City Clerk SECTION 5. Any amendment to the City Charter described herein which is approved by the electors of the City, shall take effect upon certification of the general election of the City scheduled on  foregoing amendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".  Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  for public inspection upon demand during normal business hours.  Tuesday, April 161h,2024.  SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  PASSED,APPROVEDANDADOPTEDby, MeciyCoumalerh-ciyerMesbehPauik,  this day of. January, 2024.  THE CITY OF MEXICO BEACH MICHELLE MILLER, Mayor  BY:  ATTEST:  TAMMY BRUNSON City Clerk  Istreading: January 9,2024 2nd reading: January 23, 2024  EXHIBIT"A"    CITY OFMEXICO BEACH LANGUAGE OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGEAMENDMENT (In all cases, words crossed out are to be deleted and words underlined are to be added.)  1. Article V, Section 5.05(B) ofthe Charterist to be amendedb by providing forar runoffelection in the event no candidate receives a majority of 50% plus one votes, to read as follows:  ARTICLE V: NONINATIONS AND ELECTIONS  SECTION 5.05 ELECTIONS  (5.05(A) & (C) shall remain as written in the current Charter)  (B)(B) Multiple candidates. When more than two (2) persons qualify as candidates for the office ofCity Council, for any of the designated groups to be filled, the persons sO qualified shall be voted upon at the regular city election to be held as stated herein. he-camddate-whe-Whe-shal-reeeive e-ighes-mmberafvearedagm-gwpsal-be-delaseleiea, To win the candidate must receive the majority ofall votes cast, 50% plus one vote. In the event, that no candidate receives the majority of votes. 50% plus one vote, then the two candidates receiving the most votes shall compete in a runoff election to be held two (2) weeks from the first election with the candidate receiving the most votes in the runoff election declared the winner. Ifany other provision contained in this Charter is in conflict with Section 5.05 (B). then Section 5.05 (B)shall  take precedence and control.  EXHIBIT "B"  NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION CITY OFI MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA Public notice is hereby givent that on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the issue of whether the City of Mexico Beach shall adopt an amendment to its City Charter willl bes submitted to the qualified electors of the City ofMexico Beach: and will appear on thes same electionballot: as a referendum on that date as one separate The City Council ofthe City ofMexico Beachhasadopted: an ordinance calling the said election and has stated the following reasons for the adoption oft the proposed amendments to the Charter:  ballot question.    ASTOTHE QUESTION:  Isi it desirable for the City Charter to be amended to provide for a runoff election in the event that no Theplaces of voting shall be the usual places in the City of Mexico Beach during the general election scheduled on Tuesday,Aprill 16, 2024, and the polls shall open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the said date.. All duly qualifiedeledorresding within the City of Mexico Beach shall be entitled to participate  candidate receives a majority of 50% plus one votes?  and vote in said referendum election.  Thel ballot containing the question to be sO submitted to the electors shall be in substantially the  following form:  BALLOT  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  QUESTION: AMENDMENTTOTHE CHARTER. AMENDINGARTICEV.SECTION3OXB,TO PROVIDEFORAI RUNOFF. ELECTION IFNOCANIDATE RECEIVES Al MAJORITYOFS094 PLUS  ONE OF THE VOTES.  Shall Article V, Section 5.05(B) ofthe City Charter be amended to provide forai runoff election in  the event that no candidate received a majority of 50% plus one votes.  YES NO  INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS: If you are ini favor of the adoption of the foregoing amendment to the Charter, mark the space to the left of the word "YES". If you are not in favor of the adoption of the  foregoingamendment, mark the space to the left of the word "NO".    MEXICOBEACH  0R DA  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH CITY COUNCIL  For Clerk's Use Only AGENDAI ITEM#  Agenda Abstract Form Meeting Date: January9 9, 2024 Department: City Administrator Public Hearing: Date of Public Hearing:  Consent Regular Closed Agenda Agenda Session  Yes R No  PRESENTERINFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Hubbard, City Administrator  ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED  Subject:  Request to declare January 12th as' "Carol Roberts Day"  Attachment(s):  Email from Aimee Bright, Bay Chamber Draft Carol Roberts Proclamation  Brief Summary:  Carol Roberts, President of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, is retiring and, due to the huge amount of support and positive impact Mrs. Roberts has provided to Bay County, the Chamber has asked each local government body to  declare January 12th as' "Carol Roberts Day".  Action Requested: ISSUE OVERVIEW  Approve declaring January 12th "Carol Roberts Day" and the Mayor signing the proclamation  Background Information & Issue Summary: declare January 12th as "Carol Roberts Day".  Carol Roberts, President of thel Bay County Chamber of Commerce, is retiring and, due to the huge amount of support and positive impact Mrs. Roberts has provided to Bay County, the Chamber has asked each local government body to  Financial Impacts: None  Staff eommerctonsCommens  Approve declaring January 12th "Carol Roberts Day" and the Mayor signing the proclamation    Shhh - Surprise for Carol Wed 12/13/2023 11:46AM  me@baychambericom ameebayhamperlcom,  To:Chris Hubbard chebvoemeale.emgon  CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We are working on a surprise for Carol's retirement from the Chamber. We'd like to request that each municipality declare January 12 as Carol Roberts Day and briefly present the proclamation at our. January First  Hi Chris,  Friday, January 12.  Carol does not know that this isi ini the works, PLEASE keep this top secret.  Please let me know ify you'd like to participate ASAP. Iflcan help with any wording for your proclamation, just let  me know. Many thanks!! Best, Aimee Aimee Bright  me@baychamber.com (850)215-3759 (520)907-7586 panamacity.org  VP Governmental & Military Affairs Bay County Chamber of Commerce 2004, 2010, 2016, 2019, 2022 Chamber of the Year  235 W. 5th St., Panama City, FL32401  BAY COUNTY CHAMBEROF COMMERCE Bt1913    MBXICO BEACH FLO-RID-A  201 Paradise Path Mexico Beach, Florida 32456 PHONE: 850-648-5700 FAX: 850-247-2702  fficial Broclamation  Whereas, Carol Roberts has served the Bay County Chamber of Commerce and the City Whereas, Carol Roberts has demonstrated unparalleled dedication, commitment, and tireless service to the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, starting in 1977 as a receptionist and  ofMexico Beach for the last 46 years; and  now: serving as CEO and President; and  Whereas, during her role as President/CEO ofthe Chamber, received numerous awards and accolades during her tenure. She has been an integral part of Bay County and a driving force behind many positive outcomes for the community. Whether leading the charge or rallying the troops, she has played an instrumental. role in fostering economic growth, promoting community  engagement, and enhancing the overall well-being of all residents; and  Whereas, Retirement is a milestone that signifies the peak ofar rewarding career and the beginning ofai new chapter oflife - one we hope is even more rewarding and fruitful; we wish her health, happiness and well-being as she retires after 46 years of service in. January 2024; and Now, Therefore, I, Mayor Michele Miller, do hereby proclaim January 12, 2024, as  CAROL ROBERIS DAY  at the City ofl Mexico Beach. This day is dedicated to honoring and recognizing the exceptional achievements, selfless contributions, and enduring legacy of Carol Roberts, upon her retirement  as President/CEO oft the Bay County Chamber of Commerce.  Signed  Michele Miller, Mayor  SEAL  Attest  City Clerk  emetiobeachgovycom    Mexico Beach Monthly Financial Report December 2024  REVENUES: Taxes Ad Valorem Taxes Franchise Fees Utilityl Taxes Communication: Services Tax Sales Tax Gas Tax State Revenue Sharing Licenses &F Permits Fines & Forfeitures Interesti Income Other Governmentall Revenue Chargesf for Services Miscellaneous Revenue/Other Sources Totals: EXPENDITURES Elected Officials City Administrator City Clerk Legal Development Services General Government Police Fire Code Enforcement General Maintenance Roads &s Streets Canal Vehicle Maintenance Parks & Recreation Debt Service TOTALE EXPENDITURES  General Fund Budgeted Current Month  YTDF Received %Received $ 2,866,387 77.92% $ 43,228 38.39% $ 36,595 37.57% $ 0.00% $ 0.00% $ 0.00% $ 0.00% $ 20,795 8.57% $ 1,739 13.16% $ 102,752 50.12% $ 4,434 0.71% $ 17,899 36.85% $ 26,870 0.07% $ 3,120,699 54.61% %Remaining $ 14,633 77.14% $ 43,617 72.47% $ 27,188 83.63% $ 19,187 91.00% $ 6,500 97.13% $ 114,786 73.08% $ 254,277 72.90% $ 591,021 56.27% $ 20,451 76.64% $ 41,806 87.99% $ 52,214 90.58% $ 43,389 85.71% $ 28,618 80.48% 131,049 61.39% 1,388,736 75.70%  Received $2,866,387 43,228 15,040 $ $ $ $ $ 3,953 $ 351 $ 38,521 $ 792 $ 4,475 17,230 $2,989,977 Current Month YTDE Expenditures Expenditures $ 4,571 $ 12,877 $ 8,728 $ 5,000 $ 2,425 53,053 169,518 411,946 5,913 $ 12,646 5 16,454 13,304 9,452 88,345 814,232 Current Month Revenue $ 229,368 Current Month. YTDE Expenditures Expenditures $ 50,508 Current Month Revenue $ 206,597 Current Month YTDE Expenditures Expenditures $ 47,941 Current Month Revenue 114,890 Current Month YTDE Expenditures Expenditures $ 44,144  3,678,312 112,580 97,396 26,780 166,400 80,000 27,500 242,640 13,206 205,000 617,630 $ 48,567 $ 398,496 $ 5,714,507 Budgeted  $ $  63,995 158,426 166,074 213,000 225,888 426,302 938,263 1,351,490 87,527 348,027 553,787 303,433 146,575 339,367 392,353 5,714,507  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  Budgeted Revenue $  YTDI Revenue $ 463,416 75.39% $ 133,235 92.93% YTD Revenue $ 429,702 64.69% $ 149,671 87.70% YTDRevenue $ 221,858 65.58% $ 113,981 82.32%  %Remaining %Remaining %Remaining %Remaining %Remaining %Remaining  Sewer Department  1,882,626  Budgeted Revenue $  Water Department  1,216,629  Budgeted Revenue $  Sanitation Department  644,418    MEXICOBEACH  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH CITY COUNCIL  For Clerk's Use Only AGENDAI ITEM#  Agenda Abstract Form Meeting Date: 01-09-2024 Department: Public Hearing: Date of Public Hearing:  Admin Yes L No  Agenda Consent Agenda Regular Closed Session  RESENIENNFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Hubbard/City Administrator  ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED Subject:  Consideration to Select an Engineering Firm of Record for the City of Mexico Beach  Attachment(s): None Brief Summary:  The City ofl Mexico Beach advertised for an engineering firm of record and received responses from seven companies (Florida Architects, Gortemoller Engineering, Anchor Engineering, Panhandle Engineering, Infrastructure Solution Services, Florida Technical Consultants, and MK Weber Engineering. The City Council needs to select an engineering  firm or determine what steps to take next.  Action Requested: Council discretion ISSUE OVERVIEW  Background Information & Issue Summary:  City advertised for engineering firm of record and received responses from seven companies. The Council needs to  select a current engineering firm. Dewberry expired on December 4, 2023.  Financial Impacts: None-Budgeted Item Staff ecommercatonsCommens Council Discretion    MEXICOBEACH  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH CITY COUNCIL  For Clerk's Use Only AGENDAITEM#  Agenda Abstract Form Meeting Date: January9, 2024 Department: City Administrator Public Hearing: Date of Public Hearing:  Consent Regular Closed Agenda Agenda Session  Yes R No  PRESENIERINPORMATON CONTACT: Chris Hubbard, City Administrator  ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED  Subject:  Review of Resolution 2017-07, Establishing Meeting Procedures  Attachment(s): Resolution 2017-07  Brief Summary: Action Requested: ISSUE OVERVIEW  Council requested Resolution 2017-07 be placed on the agenda for review and possible amendment.  Determine if Resolution 2017-07 is to be amended and give direction to the City Attorney/Staff on desired changes, ifa any  Background Information & Issue Summary:  Council requested Resolution 2017-07 be placed on the agenda for review and possible amendment.  Financial Impacts: None.  Staff ecommendatonsCommens  Determine if Resolution 2017-07 is to be amended and give direction to the City Attorney/Staff on desired changes, ifa any    RESOLUTION? 2017-07  A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE, AGENDAS, AGENDA DEADLINES, ORDER OF BUSINESS, AUTHORITY TO PLACEITEMS ON AGENDA, CONDUCT OF MEETINGS, MINUTES, AND RELATED MATTERS PERTAINING TO WORKSHOPS, REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND, RECITING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the people of the BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. In order to better organize and give adequate notice to the public of the various public meetings and gatherings the City Council enacts the following provisions that, subject to editorial discretion, willl be added to Itlell-Administration, Chapter 30- CityCouncil, ofthe City  CityofMexico Beach, Florida that thisordinance bee enacted, therefore,  Code.  Section 2. Section 30.01 Meetings and Workshops.  (A) Regular Meetings The City Council shall meet regularly the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm CST and on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9am CST. All meetings shall be held at the Mexico Beach Civic Center, or as set forth in the meeting agenda (B) Special meetings and workshops - Special meetings and workshops may be held on the call of the mayor or three (3) or more members of the Council. Emergency meetings may be held on the call oft the mayor or three (3) or more members of Council. (C) Holidays When the day for a regular meeting falls upon a day which isa a legal holiday or election dayi in this state, the meeting shallb bel held the next Wednesday or as otherwise (D) Procedure and Meeting Records. The Council shall follow Roberts Rules of Order and determine its own order of business for workshops and special meetings and shall provide for keeping minutes of its proceedings. The record ofi minutes shall include only actionable items. The minute book shalll be a public record. All meetings and workshops shall be recorded on video and the recordings shall be aj public record. Draft minutes are not published until after Council review and corrections and changes are made by the (E) Anymeeting of the Council: may be continued or adjourned from day to day, or for more than one(1) day, but no adjournment: shallbe for al longer period than until the next regular (F) Except as permitted by state law, all meetings of the Council or any board shall bec open to the public. A calendar of regular meetings and workshops shall be available on the City website, the civic center and the post office. Special meetings and workshops shall bej posted within 24 hours ofa announcement providing 241 hours notice is available, or as  pursuant to state law.  set by council.  Council at the pre-agenda workshop.  meeting thereafter.  soon as possible.    Section 30.02 Agendas, Order of Business and Procedure.  (A) Call to Order The mayor shall take the chair at the time appointed for the meeting and call the members of the Council to order. He or she shall preserve the order and decorum, decide all questions ofo order, unless appealed to the Council. In the absenced of the mayor, the mayor pro tem is vested with like powers. If there is no presiding officer in (B) Order of Business The order of all regular meetings of the Council should be transacted int the following order, unless the Council by a majority vote ofther members present, shall  attendance, the Council may elect a presiding officer for that meeting.  suspend the rules regarding the order of business:  (1) Callto order; (2) Invocation; (3) Pledge of allegiance; (4) Roll Call; (5) Mayor's Comments; (6) Council Comments; (7) Citizens' comments; (8) Consent agenda; (9) Minutes of preceding meeting(s); (10) Scheduled Appearances; (11) Appointments; (12) Planning and Zoning Items (13) Ordinances; (14) Resolutions; (15) Other Business; (16) Miscellaneous (18) Adjournment.  (17) Department Reports/Action; and,  (C) Addressing the Presiding Officer - Each member when the Council is convened and organized for business, when speaking, shall address the presiding officer. (D) Addressing Council- All persons wishing to address the Council must be first recognized by the Mayor or other presiding officer before any comments are made. After being recognized to speak, the speaker should come to the podium and state their name and address. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker per item and all comments must bea addressed to the agendai item currently under discussion. The comment time period may be extended by affirmative vote of the Council. No comments should be (E) Consent Agenda For the regular meeting, a portion of the agenda may be designated asa consent agenda and all items contained therein may be voted on en gross. Thei items on consent will be marked by an * on the agenda. A Council member may, without discussion, state that he or she is voting in the affirmative on all consent items except certain ones which he or she will name by number. In such cases, the vote of the Council member(s) shall be recorded as a negative or abstention for the items named. However, prior to the vote on the consent agenda, any Council member may withdraw an item from the consent agenda sO that it shall be debated and voted on individually.  made from the audience seating area.    This shall in no way limit the legal right of a Council member to abstain according to law. The Mayor or presiding officer will ask for public comment on these items. If you wish to comment on an item on the consent agenda you should stand to be (F) Votes No action of the Council shall be valid or binding unless adopted or approved by the affirmative vote ofa majorityoft the membersofthe Council constitutinga quorum when the action is introduced. A quorum of Council shalll be three (3) or more members of Council. A two thirds (2/3) vote of the membership of the Council, or four (4) or more votes, is required to enact an emergency ordinance. Voting on all ordinances, except on procedural motions, shall be by roll call and the ayes and nays recorded in (G) Regular Agenda - For all meetings and workshops, audiencemembers wishing to address the Council on items on the agenda should do sO after the item(s) of your interest are read by the Mayor or presiding officer. You must be recognized before you begin your comments. Oncea a motioni is made on thei item, the public comment period ends. (H) Required Public Hearing Matters - Public comment is welcome during these items subject to any limiting rules as may be required by law or adopted by Council. (I) Scheduled Appearances For all meetings speakers who have made a timely request to the City Clerk will be placed on the meeting agenda and will be allocated seven (7) minutes to make comments to Council. A request to be placed on the meeting agenda shall be timely ifmade in writing prior to the deadline for the meeting agenda. Requests to appear must include the topic of discussion and is limited to business oft the Council. Unscheduled speakers will only be allowed at the regular meeting during citizens" comments and will be allocated three (3) minutes to make comments. Council may (J) Disruptions and Misconduct Those in the audience are asked to respect each speaker and disruptions during the speaker's comment period are prohibited. Comments should only be addressed to the Mayor and Council. Any person who, during the sitting of the Council assembled for and engaged in the study of, or the consideration of the affairs, interests, issues oft the City, or the enactment ofrules,regulations, resolutions, motions, or ordinances for the City, shall create any disturbancebyany. noises, conversations, gestures, acts, or conduct that interferes with the orderly considerations and deliberations of the Council, thus assembled, shall be asked andi required tol leavethemecting (K) Dissents - Any Council member who strongly objects to any action voted on or taken by Council at a regular or special meeting may have his or her protest or dissent entered upont the Council record providedl he or she files thej protest or objection in writing to the City Clerk at the later of the next regular meeting or approval of the minutes for the next regular meeting following the date of passage of the item objected to. (L) Suspension of Rules Any provision of these rules not governed by the charter may be temporarily suspended at any meeting by majority vote or unanimous consent. where the chair asks ift there are any objections to the suspension of the rules. One or more objections to consent will require that a counted vote be taken by ayes and nays and entered upon the record. If a vote is taken and there is a negative vote the rules (M) Explanations Ifai motion has been voted on without discussion and a Council member feels that it is necessary to explain his or her vote, following the vote he or she may  recognized by the Mayor or presidingofficer.  the minute book. (See Charter section 2.09.)  extend the time for scheduled comments by consent or motion.  shall not be suspended.    have up to five (5) minutes to give the public reasons for his or her vote. This shall not be construed as an opportunity to repeat discussion that has already taken place at (N) Anonymous Communications: - Unsigned communications. shall not be introduced in (O) Motions - For a motion to be properly considered and discussed by the Council, (P) Filing Agenda Items The Mayor, any Council member, City Administrator, or City Clerk shall have the right to place an item on the published agenda provided the same is filed with the City Clerk, as well as all supporting documentation, by-noon on the Thursday immediately preceding the regular Council meeting or workshop. The City Clerk or his/her designee shall prepare the published meeting agenda and packet for Council. Additional or miscellaneous agenda items may be considered by Council at its discretion and in accordance with state law for any workshop, but is not allowed for the regular meeting or special meetings. The published agenda and backup for regular meetings and workshops shall be posted on the City website, and posted at the civic center and the post office by 5pm on the Thursday immediately preceding the meeting or workshop. For special meetings or workshops, the  the same meeting. Council meetings.  the motion must be made and then receive a second.  agenda shall be posted as soon as it is known.  Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are hereby repealed in whole or in part to the extent of the conflict. Section 4. Should any part of this Resolution be deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid parts shall be severed from the Resolution and the remaining parts shall  not be affected thereby.  Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage.  INTRODUCED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 1lth day of  July, 2017.  CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA  William A. Cathey, Mayor MA  ATTEST: C  Adrian Welle, City Clerk