A Public Hearing and Special Meeting of the Apalachicola City Commission was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Commission Meeting Room, 74 6!h Street, Apalachicola, Present: Mayor Brenda Ash, Commissioner Despina George, Commissioner Anita Grove, Commissioner Adriane Elliott, Commissioner Donna Duncan, City Manager Travis Wade, City Clerk Sheneidra Cummings, Finance Director Leel Mathes, Chief of Police BobbyVarnes  Florida.  Meeting opened byl Mayor Ash. AGENDAADOPTION  Motion to adopt agenda made by Commissioner Grove, seconded by Commissioner Elliott, Discussion, Commissioner George. Commissioner George informed the public that City Attorney advised the Commission to send out an RFP in regards to Insurance item on the agenda; therefore needing to amend the agenda omittingi item #3. Commissioner Grove amended her motion to adopt the Agenda omittingi item #3and Commissioner Elliottamended her second. None opposed. Motion  carried 4to0. PUBLIC COMMENT insurance renewal. the Community Gardens.  Michael Ritcher (PGIT) each spoke regarding City's property, liability, and workers compensation Susan Lamb commented on the City's budget and the proposed reduction of funds being allocated Clifford Buel commented on the Community Gardens proposed budget and concurred with Susan Tom Connely with the Florida League of Cities announced his presence and offered to answer any Dennis Winterringer commented on the Reforestation Fund and requested that the City carry-over Valv Webb commented ont thei increasedinsurance out-ot-pooketcostsiorchyemployees: sandasked  Lamb  questions the Commission had regarding Insurance and our current provider. funds from the previous year and have it reflected in the: 24-25 FY Budget. the Commission to reconsider the allocation for the City's Community Garden,  No further public comment.    9.10.24 PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL MEETING Discussion summaries are as follows,  Page 2 of4  Mayor Ash asked Finance Director Lee Mathes to clarify some concerns expressed by the public.  Heatth.insurance. Premium Increase and Propertyandi Liability Insurance DiscussionSummary FDL Leel Mathes informed the Commission that the Cityhas maintained! its Capital Health Plan health insurance plan; however, insurance premiums have increased for the existing plan which increased the out-of-pocket max for both individuals and family plans. FD Mathes also informed the Commission that the current Property & Liability Insurance carrier was ablet to reduce our currents rates and match the proposal presented by Mr. Richter. Mayor Ash recommended having an independent Insurance Agent review and compare both proposals and report back to the  Commission.  Community Gardens DiscussionSummary  Commissioner Grove identified that the budget for the Farmer's Market was $1,000. And proposed that the City reallocate those funds to the Community Gardens budget increasing their budget from  $300t0$1,300.  Lafayette Grant MatenDacusionsummary  The Commission suggested that FD Mathes remove the grant match funds from the Park & Rec budget expense and utilize carry-forward funds being allocated to the Reforestation Fund to cover The Commission also instructed FDI Mathes tor re-allocate $2,000.1 to the Parks & Rec. Budget for the  the required $10,000. Dixiel League donation. Discussion held. PUBLICHEABING  Finance Director Lee Mathes informed the Commission that they have meet TRIM compliance and Commissioner George read the Public Hearing public announcement on record. Summary of  recommended moving forward with the Public Hearing.  announcement. are as follows,  City of Apalachicola Budgetir Information:  General Fund:  $4,355,084    9.10.24 PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL MEETING  Page 3 of4  Enterprise Fund: Total Budget:  $3,158,750 $7,513,834  Millage Rate tol be Levied: 8.3457 Mills  The percentage by whicht this millage rate to bel levied is a 10.68% increase of the rolled! back rate of  7.5402.  This is thet final public hearing to adopt the FY24/251 Millage Rate and Budget.  Commissioner George proceeded to read Resolution 2024-07 by title, levying the Ad Valorem  PropertyTaxi Millage Rate. Public Hearing closed. SPECIAL MEETING RESOLUTON2024-07  Commissioner George read Resolution 2024-07ini its entirety.  A motion was made by Commissioner Grove, seconded by Commissioner George. No discussion.  None opposed. Motion carried 5-0. ORDINANCE 2024-06  Commissioner Georger read Ordinance 2024-061 for the 24-25F FYI Budget on record andi ini itsentirety. A motion was made by Commissioner Grove, seconded by Commissioner Duncan. No discussion.  None opposed. Motion carried  Mayor Ash summed upt ther recommended budget changes regarding the Community Gardens, Lafayette Grant Matchf funds, and the re-allocation: for thel Dixie League. Not further discussion.  ADJOURNMENT  Ar motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Elliott, seconded by Commissioner George. None  opposed. Motioncarried, 5-0. Meeting adjourned.    9.10.24 PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL MEETING  Page 4 of4  G BRENDA ASH, MAYOR  SHENEIDRA CUMMINGS, CITY CLERK  MiC