City of Mexico Beach Meeting Minutes THURSDAY MARCH 13, 2025 - 4:00 PM The City of Mexico Beach City Council met in a regular meeting on Thursday March 13, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Public Works Building in Mexico Beach. Mayor Wolff and the following Councilmembers were present: Linda Hamilton, Jason Adams and Jerry Smith. Tim Linderman was absent. Also present was City Clerk, Tammy Brunson. I. Call to order: Mayor Wolff called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. III. Regular Agenda: 1. Mayor Wollf explained the reason for the meeting was to look at selecting a firm to investigate complaints received on Monday, March 10. Mayor Wolff and Tammy Brunson discussed recommendations from attorney Tim Sloan and Mark Ryan, with FCCMA who suggested a firm from Tallahassee with 24 years of experience in HR, employee law, and investigations. The firm quoted $5,800 for initial interviews. Concerns were raised about transparency and the need for three bids The council also discussed the possibility of additional complaints and the need for a full city council for decision-making. Mr. Adams spoke of a phone call he received stating he and another council member were trying to coercing to bring in a former employee/former council member in some form or fashion. He stated there is no merit to that rumor. Mrs. Hamilton talked about her dismay with hearing members of the public were already aware of the firm they are looking at hiring before she knew anything about it. All were concerned with having to spend money on something like this, especially with Mr. Truitt being new to the city. Mr. Adams even suggested just asking for Mr. Truitt's S resignation and Mr. Smith agreed. Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, and Mr. Adams seconded to seek out 3 bids and bring them back to council for a decision on which firm to hire. Motion passed with a 31 to 1 vote. No vote was Mayor Wolff. XI. Adjournment: Mrs. Hamilton motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 pm. By: Attest: Donurba auN NOGM Mayor Richard Wolff City Clerk, Tammy Brunson