MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, HELD AT  2775 GARRISON AVENUE, October 1, 2024, at Noon.  The following were present: Mayor Buzzett, Commissioners Hoffman, Kerigan, Langston and Lowry. City Manager Jim Anderson, City Clerk Charlotte Pierce, Deputy City Clerk Ingrid Bundy, and City  Attorney Clinton McCahill were also present.  CONSENT AGENDA Minutes  Al Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Langston, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024, the Special Meeting of September 17, 2024, and the Emergency Meeting of September 26, 2024. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0.  Planning Board Recommendations  Parcel #03040-002R, 68V Salt Pines 2024. LLC; Ordinance 610 Future Land Use Map Amendment: Al Motion was made by Commissioner Langston, second by Commissioner Lowry, to have the Christy McElroy voiced her concerns about the Ordinance. Clay Murphy of Southeastern Consulting  Second Reading and Adoption, Development Order Request Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 610.  Engineers provided answers and explanations about the issue.  All in favor; Motion carried 5-0.  Attorney McCahill read Ordinance 610 by Title only.  Development Order Request  AI Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to accept the Planning Board Recommendation to approve the Development Order Request for Parcel #03040-  002R, 68V Salt Pines 2024 LLC. All ini favor; Motion carried 5-0.  City Engineer City Street Resurfacing This project is out for bid. City Government Complex  Mr. Anderson is still waiting on a response from the architect. Mayor Buzzett requested that we  have an answer from the architect by the next meeting.  RFP'2024-14. Allen Memorial Paving  The Notice of Award and Agreement has been provided to the contractor.    RFP 2024-13 Monument. Avenue Paving  The Notice of Award and Agreement fori this project has been provided to the contractor.  Beacon Hill Sewer  Dewberry is still waiting on as-built revisions to close this project.  Downtown Utilities Phase 2  The project is in progress and progressing well with minimal disturbances. The state has all the paperwork and is working on the grant extension.  HMGP Grant - Elevation of 12 Lift Stations  Tenth Street Pipe Replacement delivery of the concrete structure. Avenue Ca and Battle Street Intersection Plans are 30% complete. Long Avenue Paving  Dewberry is currently working on the headwall design and anticipates it will be 4-6 6 weeks before  Plans are to have a 1" overlay of the road, spot milling has been done, and electronic equipment  will be used to have a level road.  Chester Davis shard his concerns about the Battle Street issue. Robert Branch his concerns about the Tenth Street pipe.  Christy McElroy voiced her concerns on the Tenth Street pipe and Buck Griffin Lake. Mayor Buzzett shared that the City is trying toi improve drainage for the residents. Attorney McCahill did not have any specific information for the Commission.  City Attorney Old Business City Projects  There were no questions about City Projects.  New Business  Tallulah CBD Kava Bar THC- Commissioner Lowry  The Commission asked Attorney McCahill to research the Adult Entertainment Ordinance and ifit  doesn't apply, the business may proceed with a Business License.    FDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement for FY 2025. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0.  Al Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to accept the City Staff recommendation to approve the Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $8,828  Core Park Restroom and Splash Pad - Commissioner Hoffman  A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Langston, to utilize $200,000 of the already budgeted funds for Core Park and the $75,000 from Gulf County to construct a bathroom and $100,000 in City funds reserved for a splash pad matched by $50,000  from Gulf County to build a Splash Pad. Alli ini favor; Motion carried 5-0. Christy McElroy and Robert Branch shared their concerns about these projects. Eddie Fields asked for additional toilets and bathroom stalls at the WIG Building.  Resolution 2024-12 Rental Fees This was Tabled for review. Rental Agreement the next meeting.  Mayor Buzzett requested that Commissioners read the agreement and be prepared to discuss it at  Public Works - John Grantland  CDBG-DR Task Order for Construction, Administration and Inspection  A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Langston, to approve the Task Order not to exceed the amount of $95,600.00. All ini favor; Motion carried 5-0.  Surface Water Plant - Larry McClamma  A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to accept the bid from Thatcher for Liquid Ferric Sulfate ini the amount of $474.79 per dry ton. All in favor; Motion Wastewater Plant No one from the Wastewater Plant was present for the meeting.  carried 5-0.  RFP2024-15 Spray Field Zone 3 Materials  Al Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Hoffman, to accept the bid from Core and Main in the amount of $100,415.27. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0.  RFP 2024-17 Bar Screen Wastewater Treatment Plant This item was Tabled to determine the funding source.  Mayor Buzzett offered condolence to the family of Richard O'Donnell, Chief Electrician for the City,  who passed away over the weekend.    Finance Director - Mike Lacour  FEMA Update Hurricane Helene.  Mr. Lacour has submitted a request to FEMA for reimbursement of salaries that are a result of There has been no update from FEMA on a reimbursement request that has been submitted to  FEMA for Clifford Sims Park.  No reimbursement funds have been received on the Centennial Building Grant.  Code Enforcement  Mr. Anderson shared that the County has agreed to help with the demolition of two more houses. This brings to six the number of houses the City and County have worked together on. He also noted that a number of vehicles have been removed and hearings are upcoming for others that are  not in compliance.  Police Department - Chief Richards  A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Lanston, to approve the Dispatching Agreement with the Gulf County Sheriff's Department in the amount of $85,000.00. All Chief Richards thanked the community for their cooperation during Hurricane Helene, for heeding the warnings concerning the hurricane, noted they received minimal calls during the event, and was  ini favor; Motion carried 5-0. There was no increase int the contract for this year.  thankful that everyone worked together sO well. City Clerk - Charlotte Pierce Current Grants Update  Clerk Pierce shared that City Staff is working on Quarterly Grant Reports, continuing to work on Ms. Pierce reminded the Commission of Ghosts on the Coast, Thursday, October 31, 2024. The Gulf County Chamber of Commerce will once again be handling the, judging and Chris Karagiannis and Monolith Construction will be handling the trophies for the event and also proving ribbons for the  available grants and staying busy with compliance.  Christmas Parade Category winners. Centennial Building Grand Re-Opening  Ms. Pierce noted the new date for the Grand Re-opening of the Centennial Building will be on  Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 7P. M. until Midnight.  Citizens to be Heard  Christy McElroy and Robert Branch shared their concerns about different projects.  Chester Davis shared his concerns about Battle Street.    Discussion Items by Commissioners  Commissioner Langston asked about updates on the roof for the Washington Museum and Workforce Buildings. Mr. Anderson responded that he would check with Clay Smallwood II, Assistant Gulf County Administrator, as repairs were ont the County's Agenda last week. Commissioner Langston asked about the Workforce Housing Project. Mr. Anderson noted that funds for the roadway were vetoed by Governor DeSantis and that Oikos is continuing to seek Neither Commissioners Kerrigan nor Lowry had any additional information to share.  funding for the project.  Commissioner Hoffman reiterated his support of the Tenth Street Project, noted the Commission has voted on this issue more than once, and that iti is mind boggling to hear people argue against  recommendations for improvements and the safety of the community. Mayor Buzzett did not have any additional updates for the Commission.  Motion to Adjourn meeting at 1:48 P.M.  There was no other business to come before the Commission and Mayor Buzzett adjourned the  Approved this 158 dayof Detelw 2024.  Rex  IL, Mayor  Buggtt  fr  tik)  10/Nk4 Date  Charlotte M. Pierce, City Clerk