MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, HELD AT 2775 GARRISON AVENUE, March 4, 2025, at Noon. The following were present: Mayor Buzzett, Commissioners Hoffman, Kerigan, Langston, and Lowry. City Manager Jim Anderson, City Clerk Charlotte Pierce, and City Attorney Clinton McCahill were also present. CONSENT AGENDA Red Cross Proclamation Mayor Buzzett read the Proclamation proclaiming March 2025, as Red Cross Month. He presented Wayland Patterson, Red Cross Volunteer with the Proclamation after it was read. Mr. Patterson expressed his appreciation for the Proclamation and all that the citizens of this area have done to support the American Red Cross, Minutes A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Lowry, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025, and the Joint City / County Conflict Assessment Meeting on February 18, 2025. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0. City Engineer City Street Resurfacing This project is under construction and there are no issues at this time. Roberts and Roberts will be paving Tenth Street between Woodward and Marvin Avenues during Spring Break. City Government Complex Mr. Anderson has talked with the architect, information is being exchanged, and he anticipates a building layout soon. Monument Avenue The first lift of asphalt has been applied, there are potholes in the road, and the City is aware of them. Downtown Utilities Phase 2 The project is under construction and a 19 day time extension has been approved. HMGP Grant = Elevation of 12 Lift Stations Dewberry has responded to all RAls from FDEM, they continue to work on the requests and have also reached out for help to get these items resolved. Avenue C. and Battle Street Intersection Submittals from the contractor have been approved and Dewberry will schedule the preconstruction meeting closer to the arrival of the material. Currently, there is a 6 = 8 week lead time on materials. Victoria Avenue Bridge Only one bid was received for this project, the costs were high, and the project has been rebid. Long Avenue North Florida Construction is planning to pave the week of March 17, 2025. Elizabeth Moore, PE and President of Anchor CEI, updated the Commission on the CDBG-DR sewer line rehab. She anticipates having the plans completed within a month to go out for bids to rehab the sewer lines. The lift station portion is currently under construction. City Attorney Ordinance 616, Parcel #04269-000R Voluntary Annexation Request; Second Reading and Adoption Commissioner Lowry began the discussion by saying that he, personally, did not want to get in a lawsuit with the County. Commissioner Quinn is working to provide a Pickle Ball Court and improvements to Washington Gym, there is possibly a road bond coming up that could help the City, and there is also a grant for improvements to the Washington Gym that the County is applying for. He also stated that the property in question was listed for sale. Commissioner Hoffman shared that he had checked the MLS Listings, and the property was pulled from the site 8 months prior to now. Mayor Buzzett reminded everyone that all projects in the City of Port St. Joe are in Gulf County and the County levies taxes on City residents. He doesn't feel that the County should hold any projects over our heads and that residents should demand that the County provide services to the City. Mayor Buzzett was not aware of any projects, other than those requested by the City, that the County has helped with. He feels that the County has an obligation to City citizens. The City provides Fire and Police protection, road maintenance, water, and sewer services. He does not feel that the City is getting our fair share of either the AD or Bed Taxes paid to the County. Commissioner Langston wants to see the City and County work together but doesn't want to see things held over our heads. He feels the County should help the Cities of Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka. Commissioner Langston noted the project would still have to go to the Planning, Development, and Review Board before any changes could be made to the property. Commissioner Lowry reiterated that he doesn't want to slow down progress on all City Projects. Rick White, the property owner, refuted what he referred to as Fake News discussed publicly at the County Commission meeting. His Annexation Notes are attached as Exhibit A. Christy McElroy and Robert Branch shared their thoughts on misinformation shared by the County. Ms. McElroy stated that she lacked confidence in County Administrator Michael Hammond's ability to manage Gulf County's finances as he declared bankruptcy in excess of $10 Million Dollars with the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida. She requested that a copy of Mr. Hammond's Petition be attached to the minutes. Mr. Hammond's Petition is attached as Exhibit B. A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry to deny Ordinance 616. The Motion died for the lack of a second. A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to have the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 616. The Motion passed 4-1 with Commissioner Lowry voting no. Attorney McCahill read Ordinance 616 by Title only. Resolution 2025-01 Recreation Fees A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Langston, to adopt Resolution 2025-01 Recreation Fees. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Resolution 2025-02 Avenues C and D SCOP Grant Application A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Langston, to approve Resolution 2025-02. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0. If the application is approved, paving will be done from Highway 98 to MLK on Avenues C and D. Old Business City Projects Mr. Anderson shared the City is nearing the end of many projects, and there is a lot of road paving going on. Commissioner Kerigan shared of the meeting he had with Mr. Anderson and Chief Richards. Consensus is that Speed Tables would be an issue on main thoroughfares like Garrison and Long Avenues for public safety vehicles. Speed Tables could possibly be used on the side streets. Staff will continue to work on our options. Centennial Building / Washington Gym Roof Mr. Anderson noted that there are no leaks on the main roofs of either building and the roofs are still under warranty. The issues are caused by added side rooms at the Washington Site and the Centennial Building with some consisting of flat roofs. Staff is waiting on prices for the repairs. New Business Washinton Gym Fee Waiver Request - First Baptist Opelika This request was resolved when Resolution 2025-01 was passed earlier in the meeting today. Public Works - John Grantland Highway 98 Cross Walks A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Lowry, to repair the side street cross walks on Second, Third, and Fourth Streets along Highway 98 at a cost of approximately $25,000 compared to the quote of $295,624.18 for Highway 98. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0. FDOT sets the requirements for these repairs and the City must follow their regulations. Commissioner Langston expressed his concerns about people crossing Highway 98 at Avenue A and asked that FDOT look at the situation again. Mr. Grantland will ask FDOT to revisit their previous assessment of the situation. Surface Water Plant - Larry McClamma Mr. McClamma did not have anything new for the Commission. Wastewater Plant = Kevin Pettis Mr. Pettis is working on staffing, and did not have any additional information to share. Finance Director FEMA Update In the absence of Mr. Lacour, Mr. Anderson shared that staff continues to work with FDEM and their request for additional information. Grants Reimbursement Update Staff continues to work on reimbursement. Code Enforcement Mr. Anderson shared that spring cleaning in ongoing in town and reminded residents that BCC will not pick up household items and they must be carried to the landfill by the owner. BCC will only pick up small piles of yard debris. Police Department - Chief Richards A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, second by Commissioner Hoffman, to surplus the items attached as Exhibit C. All in favor; Motion carried 5-0. The 2018 Ford Explorer will be transferred to another governmental agency and the Club Car Golf Cart and the John Deer Gator may be requested by a registered 501 (c) 3 organization. City Clerk = Charlotte Pierce Clerk Pierce shared there had not been any changes on Pages 18 and 19, that staff continues to work on reports, compliance, and assisting other entities seeking grants on behalf of the City. Citizens to be Heard Robert Branch, Chester Davis, Lynn Lewis, and David Smith shared their opinions and concerns on various issues. Discussion Items by Commissioners Commissioner Hoffman shared his thoughts on the proposed County Airport, the lack of need for it, and addressed the additional congestion it will cause for residents. Commissioner Lowry shared that the County plans to move Eastern Shipbuilding, the floating dock, businesses, railway, and other entities to the industrial area of the canal near the proposed airport. Commissioner Kerigan did not have any additional items to share with the Commission. Commissioner Langston shared that a number of people in his community had asked for a Pickle Ball Court at the Washington Site and he supports the idea. Mayor Buzzett feels that Pickle Ball is a good recreational opportunity in neighborhoods and he supports having the courts. He stated that it was a good meeting today and thanked everyone for coming. There was no additional business to come before the Commission and Mayor Buzzett adjourned the meeting at 1:30 P.M. Approved this 185 day of Ateeh 2025. / LBet 3l8ki Réx Byzzett, Mayop24 Date Kublehs uel Charlotte M. Pierce, slekr City Clerk Date Eyhibit A Annexation Notes Clear up the FAKE NEWS discussed publicly at County Commissioner meeting False Statements: The property is for sale. The Developer & the Developer's representative want to build homes adjacent to the waste water treatment facility. The Developer & the Developer's representative want to build on a chemical site with toxic contaminated soil. The Developer & the Developer's representative are playing the county against the city. The Developer & the Developer's representative are planning a high-density residential development. The Developer & the Developer's representative are trying to ram it through. Valid & True Responses: There is no Developer, there is no Developer's representative there never has been, it's only me just the guy that owns the land. There has never been, a proposal to do a high-density development. The property is not for sale. There is no active MLS. ami not trying to ram anything through - just following the proper process. I do not want to build homes next to a waste water treatment plant. do not want to build homes on a chemical site with toxic soil. History of Property: The County has done no research or due diligence on the property - they are, just communicating false information. Site was Basic Materials from the 1960's Produced dolomite, a product of limestone (subclass mining on property) Dolomite is all over the state. Port St. Joe is built on it, home site base material, driveways, roadways etc. (Tallahassee, Miami etc.) Dolomite is used in toothpaste and in public drinking water to raise Ph levels. Basic Material went out of business (like all plants in PSJ) property was idle Premier Chemical purchased the property. They are the worid's largest producer of Epsom salts There are only 2 ingredients in Epsom salt = dolomite & salt (that is why they wanted the property) Epsom's salt is used as a health & beauty product. When the dolomite ran out, they closed the plant The site has sat idle for years Conclusion: The county simply wants power & control over this parcel. This property belongs in the City of PSJ. It is surrounded by city property and its future use should be decided by the City of PSJ and not Gulf County. Gulf County has tens of 1000's of acres to use. The city only has this 114. - The only action being voted on is annexation into the City of PSJ. That is it - not building or zoning - only annexation. case 10-50284-LMK Doc 1 Filed 04/13/10 Page 1 of 49 Exhibit B Omcal Form 1195 4/13/10 5:33PM United Statès Bankruptey Court Narthern Distriet of Florida Voluntary Petition Name of Debior (if individual, enter Last. First, Middie): Hammond, Michael Lee Name of Joint Debtor (Spouse) (Last, First, Middle): All Other Names used by dhe Debtor in the fasr 3 years (include married, maiden, and brade names): All Other Names uscd by the Joint Debtor in the last 3 years (includer married. maiden, and trade names): S four than digis one. sake of ail) Sac. Sec. or individual-Taxpayer LD. (ITIN) No./Compiete EIN Last four XXX-xX-4478 (ifmare thand digits onc, statea of all) Soc. Sec. or Individual-T Taxpayer LD. (TIN)? No/Complete EEN Street Address ofDebtor (No. and Streer, City. and State): 214 Charies Avenue Street Adiress of Joint Debtor (No. end Street, City, and State): White City, FL ZIP Code County of Residence or of the Principal Placc of Busincss: 32465 ZIP Cade Gulf Coary of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business: Mailing Address of Debtor (if different from street address): PO Box $286 Mailing Address of Joint Debtor (f different from street address): Port Saint Joe, FL ZIP Code Location of Principai Assers of Bosiness Debtor Various 32457 ZIP Code fs different firom street address above): addresses identified in Statement of Financial Affairs are real andfor mailing addresses for entities. property Type of Debter Namre of Business (Fomn of Orgamization) of (Check one box) Chapter Bankruptey Code Under Whick (Check one boxj Heaiti Care Business the Petition is FHed (Check one box) Individual (includes Joint Debtors) Single Asset Real Estate as defined Chapter 7 See Echibit D ORA page. 2 ofthis form. in i U.S.C. $ 101 (5IB) Chapter 9 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition Raitroad 1 Corporation (includes LLC and LLP) Stockbroker Chapter 11 ofa Foreign Main Proceeding Chapter 12 15 Petition a Partnership a Commodity Broker Chapter 13 ofal Chapter for Recognition 1 Clearing Bank Foreign Nonmain Proceeding Other check debtor box and iare statet me type oft of the entity above cncities, Other beiow.) Nature of Debts Tax-Exempt Eatity (Check one box) (Check box, if - Debtor is a tax-exempt applicabie) organization defined Dcbts are in primarily 1 consumer debis, Dcbis are primarily under Title 26 ofthe United States "iocurred by ani us.cs individely 101(8): as for business debis. Code fthe Internal Revenne Code). personal, family, or hossehold primarily pupose." Fling Fee (Check ane box) Fall Filing Fee artached Check onc box: Chapter 11 Debtors a Filing Fee to bep paid ini instaliments Dobtar Debtar is is not smail smail business debtor as defined in 11 US.C. $ 101(51D). atfach signed application fert the coart's (applicable cunsideration to individuals only). Must Check if basiness debtor as defined in 11 USC $ 101(51D). debtor is unable to pay fec except in instailmers. Raic certifying 1006(b). that Sce the Fomm. 3A. Officiai are Debtor's less than aggregate $7,343,300 nancontingent liquidated debts (exchding debts owed to imsiders or affiliates) famou sibject lo arfjustment on 4A0IH3 and Filing Fccy waiver requested (applicablc to chapter 7i individuals Check alla applicable boxes: every threey years theregfer). attach signed application for the court's censideration Sce Official onfy). Furm Must 3B. Ly A pian ist being flod with this petition. Acceptances in accordance of with ahc plan war solicired prepctition from aae or more classes of creditors, Statistical/A Administrative Information 11 USC $ 1126b) D Debtor estimates that funds willl bc available for distribution to umsccured THIS SPACE IS FOR COURT USE Debter estimates that, after any exempt is excluded creditors. ONLY there WiHI be no funds availabie for distribution property to unsccured and creditors. administrative expenses paid, Estimated Number of Creditors a 49 99 50- 199 100- 999 200- 1.000- 5,001- 10,001- 25.001- 50.001- 5,000 10,000 25,000 50,000 100,000 OVER Escimated Assets 100,000 a - SOio 550,000 $50,001 $100,000 a $100,001 $500,000 a $500,005 SL.000,00! si0,000.001 I $$0,000,001 million wS! los10 million imillion tos $50 losI00 s100,000,001 tos S500 5500,000,00) to sI bilian Mose S billien shan Estimated Liabilities milion million a a D Sio SsQ,000 $100,000 $50,001 lo SIOQ,0OI o $500,001 $1,002001 $14,000.001 $500,000 2057 tosIO tos $50 550,00.,001 105100 $100,000,001 $500,000,001 Mo dan million million milion milion millign ta5500 Do S billion S1 billion DUC 1 : Sumaary (Oficial For: 5 Suamin : tied 04/13/10 Page 4 of 49 4/13/10 6:33PM United States Bankrupty Court In re Michael Lee Northern District of Florida Hammond Case No. Debtor Chapter_ 7 Indicate as to each schedule whether SUMMARY OF SCHEDULES B, D, E, F, E, and. J in the boxes that schedule is attached and state the Add the amounts of all claims fom provided. Add the amounts from Schedules aumber A of! pages in each. Report the totals also complete the "Statistical Schedules D, E, and F to determine the total and B to detemine the totai amount of the fom Sckedules A, Summary ofCertain Liabilities and: Related Data"i ift amount of the debtor's liabilities. Individual debtor's assets. they file a case under chapter 7, II, or 13. debtors must NAME OF SCHEDULE ATTACHED NO. OF . (YESNO) SHEETS ASSETS A - Reai Property LIABILITIES OTHER Yes 1 392,170.00 B - Personal Property Yas 4 20,550.00 C- Property Claimed as Exempt Yes 2 D - Creditors Holding Secured Claims Yes 3 E Creditors Holding Unsecured 4,785,578.80 Priority Claims (Toml of Claims ans Schedule E) Yes 2 F. Creditors Holding Unsecured 2,400.00 Nonpriority Claims Yes 8 G Executory Contracts and 5,525,699.62 Unexpired Leases Yes 1 H - Codebtors Yes 2 I- Curent Income ofIndividual Debiorfs) Yes 1 J Current Expenditures ofIndividual 3,187.34 Debtorls) Yes 1 Total Number of Sheets of ALL Schedules d 2,746.50 25 Total Assets 412,720.00 Total Liabilities 10,313,677.62 Sofware Copyigh ic) 1985-2010- Best Case Salutions Evanslan, IL wwww. asstcase. com Best Case Bankruptey Exhibit C March 4, 2025 RE: Surplus Property List Police Department 1) 2010 Club Car Golf Cart 2) 2018 Ford Explorer vin 1FM5K8AR8/6C74322, 98,240 miles Public Works 1) 1994 John Deere Gator 6x4, Does not run, needs a new transmission