DeFuniak Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Council Chambers December 9, 2024 1.C Call to Order Mayor Bob Campbell called the meeting to order at 5:001 PM. Present: Mayor Bob Campbell; Mayor Pro-Tempore Todd Bierbaum (Seat 1). Councilmember Amy Heavilin (Seat 3); Councilmember Glen Harrison (Seat 4); Councilmember Anthony Vallée (Seat 5). Absent: Councilmember. Josh Sconiers (Seat 2) Director Steven Rausch, and City Clerk Rafael Ali. 2. PRESENTATION AND/OR PROCLAMATION Also, present were City Manager Koby Townsend, City Attorney Clay Adkinson, Finance A. Mayor Bob Campbell 1.S State of the City Mayor Campbell gave the State oft the City address. 2. Proclamation for National Native American Indian Heritage Month Mayor Campbell read the Proclamation for National Native American Indian Heritage Month. 1.Present plaque of appreciation to Councilmember Todd Bierbaum for his service on the B. Matt Algarin, Walton County Tourism Director Tourist Development Council Matt Algarin presented Mr. Bierbaum with the plaque of appreciation. 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Additions/Deletions to the Consent Agenda B. Approval of the Consent Agenda Mr. Bierbaum asked to: move. Agenda Item 3EB to the regular agenda. A motion was made to approve the consent agenda with the requested changes by Councilmember Heavilin and seconded by Councimember Vallee; the motion passed without objection. Mrs. Sorrows stated that 3EC should bei removed from the consent agenda too. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 1 A motion was made to move 3EC to the regular agenda by Councilmember Heavilin and seconded by Councilmember Vallee; the motion passed without objection. 4.1 REGULARAGENDA A. Additions/Deletions to the Regular Agenda B. Approval of the. Regular Agenda A motion was made to approve the regular agenda with the additions of 3EB and 3EC by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember Heavilin; the motion passed without objection. C.City Manager K. Townsend 4B1.12th Annual Black History Parade Special Event Amotion was made to approve the special event permit with a rolling closure of the streets as the parade occurs by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember Mr. Bierbaum asked if we can narrow the event time down because of emergency services. Mr. Bierbaum stated that, as a council, we. should address parades in general. Mayor Campbell asked for clarification of the hours of the event. Mr. Bierbaum answered, "8:30. AM-1 12:00 PM." Mrs. Heavilin asked, "What is the day oft the event?" Mr. Townsend answered, February 15, 2025." Vallee; the motion passed without objection. Mr. Vallee stated that the parade time is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Mr. Bierbaum stated that he wants to see the blocks being closed just for the parade and not for Mrs. Heavilin asked ift this is referring to Baldwin. Mayor Campbell answered, "Yes." Mr. Hatcher stated that the request asked for rolling barricades as the parade goes through. the full times on the application. Mayor Campbell stated that rolling makes it very fast. The applicant stated that this is no different from last year's request. The applicant asked ift there were: issues that occurred last year. December! 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 2 Mr. Bierbaum stated that he is not opposed to the activity. but he is asking if a rolling shutdown Mr. Adkison stated that he wants to make it clear that the road closures will be rolling if the as the parade occurs will take place. special event permit is granted. 4B2. Strength and strides A motion was made to approve the Strength in Strides 5K Run Special Event Permit by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councimember Vallee; the motion passed without objection. Mayor Campbell asked, "What is the issue with that?" Mr. Townsend stated that they are on the same day and ini the same morning. Lisa Sorrows stated that there is no issue with these events; the problem is that you are shutting down the entire circle. Mrs. Sorrows stated that there is going to be traffic because ofthese events. Mr. Townsend stated that this begins at the amphitheater and will end there. Mr. Townsend stated that the concern is thati it is in the: same time frame. Mrs. Heavilin asked if we can add rolling street closure language in there. Mr. Vallee stated that people are concerned that the front properties will be most impacted. Mr. Vallee stated that this won't really be an issue with the Baldwin traffic. Mrs. Heavilin asked what time the event is. Mr. Townsend answered, "Set-up is at' 7A AM, and 121 PM is the awards and clean-up." Mrs. Heavilin stated that it is going to be done early. Mr. Townsend asked Jesse to pull upt the map. Mr. Vallee asked, "Have we done this racel before?" Mr. Vallee asked, "Do people go between the runners and riders when they are coming in and Mayor Campbell stated that usually when we have a patrol person, they are staged at the out ofs side streets?" intersection. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 3 Malanda Henderson stated that for the city, we use cones and signs and try to confine traffic to one side ofthe road. Mrs. Henderson stated that there is normally not much traffic at 7:00 AM. Mr. Hurley stated that we need to coordinate with them to see what we can do to make this event as safe as possible. Mr. Hurley stated that he would need more time to see what needs to be done. Mr. Bierbaum stated that the application only requests the closure of Circle Drive. 1. NWFWMD Effluent Forcemain Replacement Grant No. 25-019 Mr. Townsend presented on NWFWMD Effluent Forcemain Replacement Grant No. 25-019. Mr. Townsend stated that earlier this year, the city was awarded $300,000 from the Northwest Florida Water Management District. Mr. Townsend stated that he wants to: use those funds for the design oft the project. Mr. Townsend stated that this is ai no-match grant. A motion was made to approve NWFWMD Effluent Forcemain Replacement Grant No. 25-019 by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember Heavilin; the motion passed without objection. 2. Well 5 Pump Motor kepair/Replacement Mr. Townsend presented on Well 5 Pump Motor Repatr/keplacement. Mr. Townsend stated that we are working with the insurance company to get this covered. Mr. Townsend stated that ifit was hit by lightning, the insurance company will process this. Mr. Townsend stated that if lightning is responsible, the city will have to spend $1,000 for the A motion was made to approve the quote received from Donald Smith Company in the amount of $44,700 by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember 3. Approval of RFQ-01-PD to hire a consulting firm to update the City's Land deductible insurance. Heavilin; the motion passed without objection. Development Code (LDC) December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 4 Mr. Townsend presented on RFQ-01-PD to hire a consulting firm to update the City's Land A motion was made to approve the RFQ-01-PD to hire a consulting firm to update the City's Land Development Code (LDC) by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Mr. Cosson stated that the City of Freeport developed a land development code for Freeport. Mr. Cosson asked if there was any way we could save $100,000 and look at how we can use Development Code (LDC). Councilmember Vallee; the motion passed without objection. Freeport's ideas. Mr. Adkinson stated that iti is up to the City Council. Mr. Cosson asked if we can save some funding by using some oftheiri ideas. Mr. Adkison stated that Freeport is a very different kind of city in how it is laid out. Mr. Vallee stated that we need to create a land development code that is appropriate for our city. Mr. Vallee stated that he does like the idea ofs saving funding. Mrs. Heavilin asked if Freeport has a historic district. Mr. Vallee answered that they have a marina area and shipyard Jackson. Mr. Vallee stated that they have more. highway frontage. 4. Community Redevelopment Agency Discussion & Direction - A Resolution Designating Mr. Townsend presented on a Resolution Designating the City Council as the Community Mr. Adkison explained that this is the most basic level of the resolution and can be changed if Mr. Vallee stated that he is not in favor of getting rid of the CRA Board, but he thinks that we A motion was made to deny the resolution Designating the City Council as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board by Councilmember Vallee and seconded by Councilmember Mrs. Heavilin stated that the goal was to limit the CRA fund, which wouldn'toccur until 2026. the City Council as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board Redevelopment Agency Board. needed viai resolution over time. need to find ways for thel board and citizens to work together. Heavilin; the motion passed with Councilmember Bierbaum voting nay. Mrs. Heavilin stated that she does not want tol become the CRA Board. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 5 Mrs. Heavilin stated that since the previous meeting, she went back to the founding documents oft the CRA and she thinks they are doing what they were designed to do. Mrs. Heavilin stated that we should revisit this. Mrs. Heavilin stated that the board that is currently in place is doing a great job. Mrs. Heavilin stated that she wants to revisit the funding mechanism. Mr. Harrison stated that the decision was very rushed. Mr. Harrison stated that he was very shocked. Mr. Harrison stated that he does not place the blame fully on the CRA. Mr. Harrison stated that we are part of the problem if we are not working with the CRA. Mr. Harrison stated that since Josh Ervin has been hired in 2022, there have been improvements on his part. Mr. Harrison stated that we are always learning. Mr. Harrison stated that he does not feel good moving forward with an agenda item that the public hasn't: seen. Mr. Harrison stated that we owe it to the board to make it work. Mayor Campbell stated that there are al lot of things to consider. Mr. Adkison stated that a joint workshop with the CRA and the City Council will be needed in order to have those conversations with the CRA. Mr. Vallee stated that we need to do a coupleofworkshos early in the year. Mr. Vallee stated that there are ideas that came out oft their last meeting that were great. Mr. [name missing] stated that the CRA committee has done a lot for the community. Mr. [name missing] stated that the first year that Josh was the executive director, he awarded 14 awards for blight in 2022. In the second year, 2023, he awarded 29, totaling $94,000 and 2 blight Mayor Campbell stated that he would like the properties in the main areas to be addressed. Mrs. Henderson stated that it would be hard for the council to accept the CRA responsibilities properties acquired. along with the city council. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 6 Mrs. Henderson stated that wei need to spend some time to see. how we can get more funding. Mrs. Henderson stated that we can increase our city limits. Mr. Cosson stated that he wants to shout out the CRA board members. Mr. Cosson stated that Reynolds Henderson, Cathy Mosley, Susan Bakalo, Lynnie Hatcher, and Josh Ervin. Susan Bakalo stated that she: felt like she was ambushed at the workshop. Mrs. Bakalo stated that the CRA and the Council need to work together and communicate. Mrs. Bakalo stated that after: research, she found out that the CRA is doing what they need to be doing. 5.Transportation Planning Organization Discussion Mr. Vallee stated that he wanted to know if there was anything that the council would like to include at the TPO: meeting. Mr. Vallee stated that he would like to get thel board's input. Mr. Vallee stated that at the upcoming meeting, funding for the design of the path that goes along the entire city is coming up. Mayor Campbell asked, "When does the board meet?" Mr. Vallee answered, "On the 9th." Mr. Harrison stated that hel likes the idea oft the pedestrian bridge. Mayor Campbell stated that he thinks the 83 to 331 intersection is needed. what to do at the end ofthe sidewalk once wel bring it down. Mr. Harrison stated that Mr. Vallee is the only chair from North Walton. Mr. Vallee stated that Sara Commander was the chair at one point for one, year. 6.Dewberry Task Order for 280B Water and Sewer Project Mr. Vallee recused himself from this agenda item. Mr. Vallee stated that he will take back the pedestrian bridge and begin the conversation about Mr. Townsend presented the Dewberry Task Order for the 280B Water and Sewer Project. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 7 Mr. Townsend stated that the city received a $500,000 legislative appropriation a few years back Mr. Townsend stated that he is requesting approval of the task order, and this will be paid out of capacity and impact fees. Mr. Townsend stated that the city will be responsible for $500,000 of the project, which we received from the legislative appropriation, and the developer will be AI motion was made to approve the Task Order for 280B Water and Sewer Project with the stimulation by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember Harrison; the for this project. responsible for anything above that amount. motion passed without objection. D.Liberty Partners ofTallahassee 1.2 2025 Legislative Appropriation Priorities Jennifer Green, President of Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, presented on the 2025 Legislative Tim Parson of Liberty Partners of Tallahassee stated that there is going to be a reduction in Mr. Parson stated that those projects increased from $174 million to $1.3 billion last year. Mr. Parson stated that the appropriation committee is now named the budget committee. Mr. Parson stated that the Walton County Legislative Delegation will be held on Thursday, Mr. Parson stated that the deadline to submit requests is February 7th, and his office will submit Mrs. Green stated that the legislative session ends May 2nd, but we won'tknow about the budget Appropriation Priorities. special member projects. January 9, at 5:30. them by February 14th, with a goal tol have those published by February 28th. until mid-July. Mrs. Green stated that we won'tknow what we are awarded until July 1st. Mrs. Green stated that Representative Abbott thinks the focus should be on the effluent line A motion was made to submit for the effluent line replacement by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councimember Heavilin; the motion passed without objection. Mayor Campbell explained that the effluent line has been damaged over the year and it is used at replacement. the water treatment plant. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 8 E. Planning Director C. Wallace 1.2024-SP-08, Review oft the Final Plan for al Free Standing Emergency Room (FSER) Mr. Wallace present on 2024-SP-08, Review of the Final Plan for a Free Standing Emergency located just south of the new CEFCO on Hwy 331 South Room (FSER) located just south ofthe new CEFCO on Hwy 331 South. Mr. Wallace stated that he is requesting approval oft the final plan. An motion was made to approve 024-SP-08, Review of the Final Plan for a Free Standing Emergency Room (FSER) located just south of the new CEFCO on Hwy 331 South by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember Vallee; the motion passed without objection. 5. PUBLIC HFARING/ORDIMANCES A. Planning Director C. Wallace 1. 2025-SSA-02, Jonathan E. Nash, on behalf of Barry Katz, is requesting to amend the FLUM for property located on Hwy 331 S, just north ofl Myrtle Avenue. Mr. Adkinson swore in staff and the audience. Mr. Wallace presented on 2025-SSA-02, Jonathan E. Nash, on behalf of Barry Katz, is requesting to amend the FLUM for property located on. Hwy 331 S,just north ofMyrtle Avenue. A motion was made to approve 1st reading 2025-SSA-02, Jonathan E. Nash, on behalf of Barry Katz, is requesting to amend the FLUM for property located on Hwy 331 S, just north of Myrtle Avenue by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember Mayor Campbell asked if that is a private or public street. Mr. Wallace answered that it is a Mark Hamel, a resident ofDeFuniak Springs, stated that we: need to look very carefully because Mr. Hamel stated that there is also a tree line that should be maintained close to the entrance of Vallee; the motion passed without objection. public street. changing this to non-residential could affect the citizens who live in this area. the city. Mr. Wallace stated that this will bel back on the agenda on January 13, 2024. 6.REQUEST TO BE ON THE AGENDA A. Cliff Knauer 2. Continental Pacific Development Plan Discussion on Right of Way Circle Drive Cliff Knauer presented on the Continental Pacific Development Plan Discussion on Right of Way Circle Drive. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 9 Mr. Knauer stated that they have plans to develop 11 units. Mr. Knauer stated that they will redo the old hospital building and add two additional buildings. Mr. Knauer stated that as part of the project, they would like to add 4 parking spaces on E. Live Mr. Knauer stated that they would like to put parallel parking there, which won't just be for the Oak. development but for the public as well. Mr. Knauer stated that they will be willing to redo the front as well and clean it up. Mr. Knauer stated that the planning director requested him to go to the council and ask for permission to improve the city right-of-way. Mrs. Heavilin asked, "What is the purpose of asking for the right-of-way?" Mr. Knauer stated that they are: not asking for the right-of-way. Mrs. Heavilin asked how the owner will be able to get through the road. Mr. Knauer stated that double stacking can be used. Mrs. Heavilin asked, "How wide is that road?" Mr. Knauer answered, "10 feet, and we can make it a little wider if we need to." Mr. Knauer stated that you can double stack in a single-family residence just like anywhere else. Mrs. Heavilin asked what happens to the 4 parking spaces if we need to get the infrastructure Mr. Knauer stated that during the design process, they will work with Randle to get all the Mrs. Heavilin asked what happens when the infrastructure is updated by the city 5 years from Mr. Knauer stated that he does not think it will be any different from any other city right-of-way. Mr. Adkison stated that when you authorize right-of-wayin improvements to occur, we first locate Mr. Adkison stated that we will look at the developer and let them know that it is their under them. utilities located. now. utilities and will know where they are upfront. responsibility to fix it once we. are done. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 10 Mrs. Heavilin asked how granting this will affect the public use oft the parking spaces. Mr. Knauer stated that the parking will be first-come, first-served. Mrs. Heavilin asked, "What is the benefit to the city?" Mr. Knauer answered that you will have additional downtown parking that the city needs. Mr. Knauer stated that ift the council agrees to do this, they will see it again for approval. Mr. Harrison stated that his concern is that these spaces will be used for tenants only. Mr. Harrison stated that parking spaces 7, 8, and 9 will not be used as much due to the Mr. Harrison stated that he would like more assurance that the public will be able to use those convenience oft the other ones. spaçes. Mrs. Heavilin asked, "Why would we: need to approve and provide that?" Mr. Bierbaum stated that this developer is developing parking for us in a proactive manner, and Mr. Bierbaum stated that if we have to tear this up to get to pipes underneath, they will bear the Mr. Bierbaum stated that we always discuss needing parking, and now we have someone coming itis going tol be free for us. cost ofthis. to us asking tol build that parking. Mr. Bierbaum stated that we also do not permit overnight parking. Mr. Bierbaum asked, "Why would we, as a council, let this opportunity go over a tenant using Mr. Adkison stated that the ordinance reads that someone can't park there for 24 hours. Mrs. Heavilin asked if we gave a right-of-way parking permission to a church in that area. the parking more than we would like?" Mr. Adkison stated that he would have to look into that. Mayor Campbell stated that Methodist and First Baptist have done a great job in allowing us to have additional parking during events. Mr. Harrison stated that he isj just trying to get clarification on this development. Mr. Harrison stated that he is not trying to give the developer a difficult time. December 9, 20241 Regular Meeting 11 Mr. Harrison stated that iti is important to ask these questions to the developer. Mr. Harrison stated that hel knows who is developing this, and hel has no issue with them. Mr. Harrison stated that he wants the opportunity to ask these questions. Mr. Adkison stated that nothing will stop us from metering this. Mr. Knauer stated that the council will have to approve rebuilding the sidewalk. Mrs. Heavilin stated that she does not have a problem with the project, but she needs to ask questions to understand it. Mrs. Heavilin stated that we should not rush to do this. Mrs. Heavilin stated that ifv we say no, what will happen to the project? Mrs. Heavilin asked ift they need right-of-way permission. Mr. Knauer stated that we are: not trying to own thei right-of-way. Mr. Adkison stated that he wants to make it clear that the motion will be to allow the developer to improve the city right-of-way as part of the plan, which needs to be submitted back to the Mr. Adkison stated that he cannot include right-of-way improvements if the council does not council. approve them. Mrs. Heavilin asked when we will discover what is underneath the: road. Mr. Knauer stated that we can get with Randle to find out. Mr. Adkison stated that it will be before going to the planning board. A motion was made to grant the developer permission to include the right away improvement propose in there development plan by Councilmember Harrison and seconded by Councilmember Bierbaum; the motion passed with councilmember Heavilin Lisa Sorrows city ofDeFuniak springs suggested making a time limit for parking in that area. voting nay. B. Dominguez Design Build 1.A Airport' Terminal Update Mr. Knauer gave an Airport' Terminal Update. Mr. Knauer stated that the polished floors look great. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 12 Jimmy Stuart, project manager for DDB, stated that we are getting a lot accomplished out there. Mr. Stuart stated that we! have put a lot into this project. Mr. Stuart stated that we are on schedule to finish by January. 7.C CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Campbell opened the floor for citizen comment. tol bring back two concept costs for the dogi park. Lisa Sorrows, representing the Dog Park Task Force, stated that in October, staff was supposed Mr. Townsend stated that staffi is working on that and hopefully, he can come back after the new Donald Graham stated that he likes the affairs of the city and he wants them to work on adding year for review. more: restaurants on the east side oftown. 8. CITY ATTORNEY A.C CCB Bank Purchase Agreement Extension Mr. Adkison presented on1 the CCB Bank Purchase Agreement Extension. Mr. Townsend stated that thel bank is asking for a 150-day extension. Mr. Townsend stated that thel bank will submit findings to DEP regardless. Mr. Townsend stated that ift there is nothing that comes up: in the test, DEP will convey a letter of no further action. However, ift there is something, DEP will take the assignment and review it. Mr. Adkison stated that the agreement states that the due diligence period is extended to perform Mr. Adkison stated that thisi is not what DEP communicated tol him and Mr. Townsend. Mayor Campbell asked ift there is anything we can do to entertain other bids. certain activities recommended byl DEP. Mr. Adkison stated that we can entertain other bids, but you can't move someone into the first A motion was made not approve the extension by Councilmember Heavilin and seconded by Coucilmember Vallee; Councimember Valle withdrew his second. The motion failed Mr. Vallee stated that the languagei mentioned, he can'trecall from previous conversations. position. from lack ofa a second. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 13 Mr. Townsend stated that the test the company provided to the bank stated that the test completed did not meet the DEP standards, sO DEP would not review the assessment. Mayor Campbell asked iforiginally it was 61 months and then it became 1 year. Mr. Adkison answered yes. Mrs. Heavilin asked if this will clear up the issue and we will know if there is contaminated Mr. Adkison stated that this site is currently not a contaminated site according to DEP. Mr. Adkison stated that this will resolve it, but it won't bring this issue to a conclusion. Mr. Adkison stated that if this was in compliance with the administrative code, we would have Mr. Bierbaum asked ifit is possible to structure this in a way that allows them to do their testing for 150 days but have a clause that states that we are allowed to receive backup offers. Ifan offer ground. an answer back from DEP by now. came in over the existing amount, the bank would have the option to close. Mr. Adkison stated certain, but the bank must accept the offer. Mrs. Heavilin stated that she has concerns about this because it is a contaminated site. Mr. Adkison stated that we are not liable ifs someone purchases a property "as is." Mr. Vallee stated that he has concerns that we. have been carrying this property rent-free. Mrs. Heavilin stated that she does not think it is reasonable. Mr. Adkison stated that there is nothing to clean up. Mr. Vallee stated that nothing is guaranteed to be contaminated. Mr. Adkison stated that DEP does not think that this site is contaminated. Mr. Graham asked when was the last time DEP tested that site. Mr. Adkison stated that DEP has never tested that site. Mr. Bierbaum stated that we should tell the buyer that this is the property "as is," and if they A motion was made to allow the bank 150 days for testing and to include a clause that we will accept back up offers and if the offer exceeds the banks offer by $1.00 we will ask the want to close, let's doi it. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 14 bank to make a decision to close within 30 days by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember Vallee; Councilmember Bierbaum withdraw his motion. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Vallee asked what happens ifthey find something. Mr. Adkison stated that we: arei in a contract, and we are on thel hook to sell ifthey choose to. Mr. Adkison stated that the bank has to choose to close at one point. Mr. Bierbaum asked when the contract expires. Mr. Adkison answered December 15. 9.1 LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS A. Councilmember A. Heavilin 1. Walton County' Tourist Development Council (TDC) Appointment Mrs. Heavilin presented on Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Appointment. Mrs. Heavilin stated that after the BCC meeting, someone reached out and asked her to serve on Mrs. Heavilin explained how grateful she was for being considered, and she did not ask to serve. Mr. Bierbaum stated that the statement was made at the BCC that Mrs. Heavilin had expressed that committee. interest in serving. Mrs. Heavilin stated that she has never asked to serve. Mrs. Heavilin stated that she voted for Mr. Vallee and supported him with a vote. Mrs. Heavilin stated that shei is okay either way. Mr. Bierbaum stated that a statement was made in that meeting that Mrs. Heavilin did not receive Mr. Bierbaum stated that the statement was made at the BCC meeting that she didn'treceive Mr. Bierbaum stated that another statement was made saying Mrs. Heavilin would not have support from the council. support from this council. support ifnominated. Mrs. Heavilin stated that she did not hear what Mr. Bierbaum stated. Mrs. Heavilin stated that she would serve the board proudly. December 9, 20241 Regular Meeting 15 Mr. Bierbaum asked Mrs. Heavilin if she thinks it is important for TDC dollars to come back to DeFuniak Springs and the projects that support tourism that are funded by TDC dollars. J.B. Hillard, a citizen of DeFuniak Springs, stated that the BCC meeting was pure politics. Mr. Hillard stated that the county is run by partisan government. Mr. Hillard stated that the Board of County Commissioners challenged the integrity of the DeFuniak Springs City Council. Mr. Hillard stated that they should send the request back. Mr. Harrison stated that this council chose Mr. Vallee. Mr. Harrison stated that he wants the appointee that we sent. Mayor Campbell asked how many visitors come to South Walton each year. Mr. Algarin answered 5 million. A motion was made appoint Chief Hurley on to the TDC Board by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember Vallee; Councilmember Vallee withdrew his A motion was made to resubmit the original TDC Board appointment recommendation by Councilmember Vallee and seconded by Councilmember Harrison; the motion failed 2-2. second, and Councilmember Bierbaum withdrew his motion. Ayes: Councilmember Vallee, Councilmember Harrison. Nays: Councilmember Bierbaum, Councilmember Heavilin. Mr. Adkinson stated that ift the council dos not make ai recommendation they are going to assume you don'thave: a recommendation. Mr. Vallee stated that we: need to make a recommendation. A motion was made to appoint Mayor Campbell to the TDC Board by Councilmember A motion was made to appoint Councilmember Sconiers to the TDC Board by Councimember Bierbaum and seconded by Comncimember Vallee; the motion failed 2-2. Vallee; the motion failed from Iack of a seconded. Ayes: Councilmember Bierbaum, Councimember Vallee. Nays: Councilmember Harrison, Councilmember Heavilin. Mr. Adkinson stated that the council can asked the county commission for a chance to allow the full council to vote. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 16 A motion was made to request the Board of County Commissioners to allow the full City Council to vote, due to the tie in voting by Councilmember Bierbaum and seconded by Councilmember Vallee; the motion passed with Councilmember Heavilin voting nay. 1.Code Review and Land Use. - Chapter 14 Nuisances and Hazards or Insanitary Mr. Bierbaum presented on Chapter 14 Nuisances and Hazards or Insanitary B. Councimember T. Bierbaum Conditions Conditions. Mr. Bierbaum stated that he wants to give everyone a chance toi review this ordinance. Mr. Bierbaum stated that this will come back at the next city council meeting. 10. EXECUTIVE COMMENTS Mr. Townsend stated that the city was awarded a fruit tree grant for education, which amounted Mr. Townsend stated that the city conducted a lead service line survey, and the survey came back to$ $9,832. with no identification oflead service lines. Mr. Townsend stated that there was a spill at] Lift Station' Two. Mr. Townsend stated that proper cleanup was done, and information wasj provided tol DEP. Mr. Townsend stated that the investigation is with the Cityl Marshal. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Campbell congratulated Mr. Townsend on his master's degree. Mrs. Heavilin stated that we should apply: for a $295,000 infrastructure grant that Chipley received. Mr. Harrison thanked Mr. Townsend for everything he does. Mr. Harrison also thanked the council. Mr. Harrison mentioned different events taking place for the holidays. Mr. Vallee encouraged everyone to support local businesses and get involved ini the different events going on. Mr. Bierbaum thanked staffa and everyone. December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 17 12. ADJOURNMENT Meeting Adjourned 8:25 PM. Approved: 5G Bob Gber Campbell, Mayo: ATTEST: Awk takenRafael OF CORPORAT SEAL 1901 Minutes City Clerk Ali Proper notice having been duly given December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 18