MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ST.J JOE, FLORIDA, HELD AT 2775 GARRISON AVENUE, October 15, 2024, at Noon.  The following were present: Mayor Buzzett, Commissioners Kerigan and Lowry. City Manager Jim Anderson, City Clerk Charlotte Pierce, Deputy City Clerk Ingrid Bundy, and City Attorney Clinton McCahill were also present. Commissioners Hoffman and Langston were absent.  CONSENT AGENDA Minutes  A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Lowry, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 2024, and the Special Meeting of October 9, 2024. All  int favor; Motion carried 3-0. Planning Board Recommendations  Parcel #03040--010R, Kelly and Lisa Forehand, Ordinance 613 Future Land Use Map Amendment: Al Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to have the First Reading of Ordinance 613. This changes the property from Commercial to R2B.  First. Reading  No one from the public spoke on this item. All in favor; Motion carried 3-0.  Attorney McCahill read Ordinance 613 by Title only.  City Engineer City Street Resurfacing This project is out for bid. City Government Complex  Architectural Services -1 this is on the Agenda today.  Monument Avenue Dewberry.  The contractor has provided the executed agreement as well as performance and payment bonds to  Allen Memorial Way SCOP Grant  The contractor has provided the executed agreement as well as performance and payment bonds to  Dewberry. Beacon Hill Sewer  Dewberry is awaiting as-built revisions.    Downtown Utilities Phase 2 This project is in progress.  HMGP Grant - Elevation of 12 Life Stations  The Grant Extension and funding request have been submitted to FEMA.  10"h Street Pipe Replacement  Submittals have been approved and provided to Mr. Grantland.  Avenue Cand Battle Street Intersection  90% Plans are completed and in review by Dewberry.  Long Avenue Paving City Attorney  There is a meeting next week to discuss final paving plans and the schedule.  A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to have the First Reading of Ordinance 614 amending the Food Truck Ordinance. This was previously read in error  under Ordinance 613.  No one from the Public spoke on this item. All in favor; Motion carried 3-0.  Attorney McCahill read Ordinance 614 by Title only.  Old Business City Projects  Mr. Anderson shared that several projects have been added to the list.  AI Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Lowry, for Mayor Buzzett to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the County for repairs to the Workforce Board Roof. Mayor Buzzett reminded those present that if those speaking would show respect, use decorum and  All in favor; Motion carried 3-0.  dignity, a lot more would be accomplished. Christy McElroy shared her thoughts on this item.  MLD. Architectural Task Order- - New Municipal Complex (Design Only)  A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to approve the Task Order with MLD Architects for Design only in the amount of $498,425. All in favor; Motion carried 3-0. Funding for this is from a $500,000 grant of which $91,290 has been used for the Civil side. There is $50,000 in the budget for this project and there will be approximately $40,000 needed  to be paid from Cash Carried Forward.    New Business  Shift Differential Pay and Emergency Closure Pay- Commissioner Hoffman  Due to the absence of Commissioner Hoffman, these items were Tabled until the next meeting.  1% Tourist Development Tax- = Commissioner Hoffman  Both Commissioners Lowry and Kerigan explained this is not a tax on local citizens but ai tax that is  paid by tourists.  Robert Branch, Christy McElroy, and Jim Martin shared their thoughts on this issue.  Public Works - John Grantland forward on projects.  Mr. Grantland did not have anything particular at this time, but noted their department was moving  Surface Water Plant - Larry McClamma  No one was present from the Surface Water Plant and Mr. Anderson shared that there were no  issues that needed to come before the Commission.  Wastewater Plant  RFP 2024-17 Bar Screen Wastewater Treatment Plant  A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Lowry, to approve the low bid from KI Machine Industrial Svc., in the amount of $320,792 for the Bar Screen. All in favor; Mr. Pettis shared there is 1' of Free Board in the lagoon, there was an overflow during Hurricane Helene which was reported, and the plant is running hard to allow more Free Board. There are. 2 stumps remaining ini the Spray Field Zone 3 that need to be removed, the field is ready for piping,  Motion carried 3-0.  materials have been ordered and should be in by the first of November.  Finance Director - Mike Lacour  FEMA Update  Mr. Lacour has not received any updates from FEMA on the Clifford Sims Park reimbursement.  CDBG-DR Grant Amendment Three  Al Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Kerigan, for Mayor Buzzett to execute the CDBG-DR Grant Amendment Three, extending the Period of Agreement to  September 30, 2025. All in favor; Motion carried 3-0.  Grants Reimbursement Update  Mr. Lacour is in the process of compiling a list of reimbursement requests.    Code Enforcement  Mr. Anderson shared that joint demolition with the County for six additional houses should start in the next couple of weeks. This leaves approximately. 20 structures on the list of substandard  structures in the City.  Police Department - Chief Richards FDOT Permit Request for the Christmas Parade  AI Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Lowry, to submit a request for an FDOT Permit for the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14, 2024 on Highway 98. All Chief Richards shared that three officers had deployed to Anna Maria Island, FL last Thursday to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. He noted that thank you acknowledgements have  ini favor; Motion carried 3-0.  been received for the assistance provided by the officers.  City Clerk - Charlotte Pierce Current Grants Update  Clerk Pierce stated that various employees are working daily on grant reimbursement, compliance,  and seeking additional grant funding sources. Resolution 2024-12 Rental Fees  This item was Tabled for review by the Commissioners. This item was Tabled for review by the Commissioners. waiting on the H and H Review by Dewberry's Atlanta Office.  Rental Agreement  Robert Branch asked about the NERDA Grant to which Mr. Anderson responded that we were  Citizens to be Heard  The following individuals shared their thoughts about various topics. Christy McEIroy, Minnie Likely, Mayor Buzzett explained that contrary to what some individuals think, the $2 Million dollars received from FEMA for COVID was not a grant, the money was not applied for but was given by FEMA to  Charles Gathers, Jim Martin, and Robert Branch.  offset revenue losses during COVID. Discussion Items by Commissioners  Neither Commissioners Lowry, Kerigan, nor Mayor Buzzett had any other issues to discuss.    Motion to Adjourn meeting at 1:15 P.M. Approved this  There was no other business to come before the Commission and Mayor Buzzett adjourned the  54  day of Mronbar 2024.  ulslz4 Daté 174 Date  Azstt  unhhw Charlotte M. Pierce, City Clerk