MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MEETING FOR HURRICANE HELENE OF THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, HELD AT 2775 GARRISON AVENUE SEPTEMBER 25, 2024, AT The following were present: Mayor Buzzett, Commissioners Hoffman, Kerigan, and Langston. City Manager Jim Anderson, City Clerk Charlotte Pierce, Deputy Clerk Ingrid Bundy, Finance Director Mike Lacour, Chief of Police Jake Richards, Surface Water Treatment Plant ManagerLarry McClamma, Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Kevin Pettis, and' Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator  10:30 A.M.  Joe Harris were also present. Commissioner Lowry was absent.  The Purpose oft the meeting was to update the Commission on Hurricane Helene.  Call to Order Agenda Hurricane Helene  Resolution 2024-11 Local State of Emergency 2024-11. All in favor; Motion carried 4-0.  Al Motion was made by Commissioner Langston, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to adopt Resolution After adopting the Resolution, Commissioner Hoffman requested that language in the Resolution be Commissioner Langston rescinded his Motion and Commissioner Kerigan rescinded his second to the AI Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Langston, to pay employees that are working during the hurricane overtime for the period of 6 A.M. Thursday, September 26, 2024, through Sunday, September 29, 2024. Alli in favor; Motion carried 4-01 to adopt Resolution 2024-11 with the following change. Employees who physically work during this period will be paid holiday pay in City Manager Jim Anderson shared that this morning the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners extended the evacuation areat to include Cape San Blas, Oak Grove, and the nursing home. Itis still anticipated that Hurricane Helene will make landfall near the areas of Carrabelle, St. Marks and Keaton Beach. Local storm surge could be a minimum of 1'-3' and there should be at falling tide during the onset of the hurricane. He asked that vehicles not be driven down Highway 98 or Monument. Avenue due to the The Surface Water Treatment Plant will be the headquarters for City employees should the need arise.  changed.  Motion. Alli in favor; Rescission carried 4-0  addition to their regular pay.  anticipated rain and flooding. Citizens to be Heard  No one from the Public attended the meeting. Discussion Items by Commissioners  Commissioner Hoffman asked for clarification of Non-essential employees. Mr. Anderson responded that Non-essential employees would be clerical and those on standby as designated by the Department Commissioner Kerigan encouraged residents who might need somewhere to park additional vehicles to  Heads.  contact the owners of the property to see about leaving their vehicles there.    Commissioner Langston asked about wellness checks on residents. Chief Richards responded that they would need to immediately let the Police Department know they plan to stay sO they will know who to check on. Chief Richards also stated that the Ward Ridge Building would serve as the location for the Mayor Buzzett reminded residents of the weather conditions, encouraged everyone to be safe, and don't  Police Department should their building be uninhabitable.  gos sightseeing.  The meeting was recessed at 11:05 A.M.  Approved this  of_  Jab  day Detabev 2024.  ebky leblz4 Date  Charlotte  M. Pierce, City Clerk  N