June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting 12:00 Noon City Commission Chambers 2775 Garrison Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida COMSTITUTION 1838 THEFLORIDA CONSTITUTION 2 T 1922 Binthplace of the FLORIDA CONSTITUTION y GOD WE TRUR City of Port St. Joe Rex Buzzett, Mayor-Commisioner: Eric Langston, Commissioner, GroupI Steve Kerigan, Commissioner, Group II Brett Lowry, Commissioner, Group III Scott Hoffman, Commissioner, Group IV [All persons are invited to attend these meetings. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at said meeting will need ai record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may: need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The Board of City Commission of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida will not provide a verbatim record of this meeting.] BOARD OF CITY COMMISSION Regular Public Meeting 12:00 Noon June 3, 2025 Call to Order Consent Agenda Minutes Regular Meeting 5/20/25 Pages 1-4 City Engineer Paving Quantities Update City Attorney Resolution 2025-09, Alley Abandonment- David Warriner Pages 5-6 Old Business City Projects Pages 7-8 New Business Windmark DRI- Comm. Lowry R & B Festival Request- Terrance Chambers Pages 9-17 Public Works Garrison Ave. Shoulder Work Pages 18-20 20th Street Stormwater Pipe Evaluation Page 21-22 386 Utility Evaluation Task Order Pages 23-28 Surface Water Plant Update Wastewater Plant Sand Filter Design Task Order Pages 29-33 Feed Pump Evaluation & Design Task Order Pages 34-39 Finance Director FEMA- Update Grants Reimbursement- Update Code Enforcement Update Police Department Update City Clerk Grants- Update Pages 40-42 Citizens to be Heard Discussion Items by Commissioners Motion to Adjourn MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, HELD AT 2775 GARRISON AVENUE, May 20, 2025, at Noon. The following were present: Mayor Buzzett, Commissioners Hoffman, Kerigan, and Lowry. City Manager Jim Anderson, City Clerk Charlotte Pierce, and City Attorney Clinton McCahill were also present. Commissioner Langston was absent. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Buzzett recognized the Port St. Joe High School Baseball Team and their coaches, Ashley Summerlin, Tyier Worley, and Rock Quinn. He congratulated them for winning their district and regional games and competing in the state final four. Mayor Buzzett also shared that the Port St. Joe High School Odyssey of the Mind Team will be competing in the World Competition. Minutes A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Lowry, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2025. All in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Planning Board Recommendation Plat Approval Request: Windmark JV, LLC - Windmark Beach North Phase 3, East Unit 1 A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to approve the Plat request. All in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Anderson shared that the request today is for 103 Homes. City Engineer Mr. Baxley was unable to attend the meeting and there was no status report on the projects. Paving Quantities Update Mr. Anderson noted that the contractor is still working on this, and that the final topcoat should be put on the roads that have been paved in about two weeks. Elizabeth Moore, Anchor CEI, updated the Commission on the CDBG DR Lift Station Grant. The Force Main portion is approximately 95% complete and the Lift Station 20%. The Sewer Collection and Transmission System Rehabilitation Phase 3 has 26 people on the Plan Holders List and Mrs. Moore anticipates a number of bids will be submitted for the project. City Attorney Mr. McCahill has been reviewing the information provided by Chief Richards and should have something prepared soon to address the issues on Reid Avenue. Old Business City Projects Mr. Anderson noted that waterline tie ins have been completed in the business district. New Business Pet Memorial - Leesa Haire and Phyllis Goff A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Kerigan, to allow a Pet Memorial on a metal bridge at Buck Griffin Lake. All in favor; Motion carried 4-0. The project will be maintenance free, and the Garden Club will help with signage and possible horticulture. Pet owners would be allowed to attach the collars of deceased pets on the bridge as a way to remember them. Jim Martin expressed his concerns about wind and weight loads on the bridge from the collars. Sheriff Mike Harrison presented the Commission with a letter requesting closure of the alley behind the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Anderson reviewed the steps that would be necessary for this to happen and will be working with City Staff on this. Jeremy Novak, Gulf County Attorney addressed the Commission on the following issues. The letter from Gulf County Commission Chairman Sandy Quinn on closing the alley as requested by Sheriff Mike Harrison, the DRI at Windmark with possible litigation from the County, and the recent request to annex Parcel 04571-000R into the City. CDC Brownfield Request Discussion Richard Benderson requested that the 3 parcels owned by the NPSJ CDC be designated as Brownfield Property. A lengthy discussion followed, and Chester Davis asked if a petition was needed from the North Port St. Joe Community supporting the request. Commissioners expressed their concerns about adjoining properties, the devaluation of the property next to the designated parcels and recommended that Mr. Benderson contact the FL DEP to apply for the designation from their department which would use scientific evidence to prove the designation. Mr. Benderson asked that a vote be taken on his request. The issue died for the lack of a Motion. Public Works - John Grantland Mr. Grantland did not have any updates for the Commission. Surface Water Plant = Larry McClamma RFP 2025-03 Beach Booster Station Repair (Handout Bids Close 5/16) A Motion was made by Commissioner Kerigan, second by Commissioner Lowry, to award RFP 2025-03 to low bidder Apex Foundations in the amount of $42,585. All in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Mr. McClamma shared that the Surface Water Plant passed the State of Florida Second Quarter Disinfectant Byproducts Test. Wastewater Plant - Joe Harris Mr. Harris noted there is currently 4 % feet of freeboard in the lagoon, more algae is appearing because of the warmer weather but the three pumps are circulating the pond in order to reduce the build up, the plant is discharging 7 days a week, and everything is operational. Finance Director Grants Reimbursement Update FEMA Update Mr. Lacour has responded to a request for additional information concerning the $800,000 reimbursement from the City. Code Enforcement Mr. Anderson shared that an Ordinance is being worked on to regulate the Smoke Shops and should be available at the next meeting. Police Department - Chief Richards Chief Richards and the Police Department are preparing for the Memorial Day Weekend and the influx of summer visitors. City Clerk - Charlotte Pierce Grants Update Clerk Pierce shared staff is in the process of closing out the Centennial Building and Cape San Blas Lighthouse Complex Hurricane Michael Grants and they are very laborious. Lighthouse Lens Discussion Mrs. Pierce shared of an opportunity to possibly have the lens of the Cape San Blas Lighthouse restored to the tower. Lens have been restored to Lighthouses at Montauk, NY and Point Wilson, WA. Direction from the Commission was to proceed with gathering information on restoring the lens to the lighthouse and light it. She also reminded the Commissioners that their Form I Financial Disclosure Forms are due by July1, 2025, and must be filed electronically this year Citizens to be Heard Chester Davis, Robert Branch, and Jim Martin shared their thoughts on various issues. Discussion Items by Commissioners Neither Commissioners Kerigan nor Lowry had any additional items to discuss with the Commissioners. Commissioner Hoffman asked about the entrance way signs to Port St. Joe that listed the high school sports accomplishments. Mr. Anderson will check on this. He also asked that Twentieth Street be ridden to check the intersections of Forest Park, Juniper, and Cypress Avenues as they are in need of attention. Mayor Buzzett encouraged each Commissioner to make an appointment with Mr. McCahill to discuss some of the statements made by Attorney Novak. Mayor Buzzett also shared his concern about the need to advertise for a CFO that would be able to assist the City Clerk and Mr. Lacour. Mr. Lacour is planning to retire next year, and the person needs to be on board and trained before he retires. He encouraged the Commissioners to talk with Mr. Anderson about the needs of these two positions. Motion to Adjourn There was no additional business to come before the Commission and Mayor Buzzett adjourned the meeting at 1:35 P.M. Approved this day of 2025. Rex Buzzett, Mayor Date Charlotte M. Pierce, City Clerk Date RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ST.JOE, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 336.10 FLORIDA STATUTES, DECLARING THE ABANDONMENT OF THE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK7 OF THE CITY RUNNING BETWEEN SECOND AND THRD STREETS AND BETWEEN GULF COUNTY PARCEL ID. NO.: 04658-050R AND PARCEL ID. NO.: 04659-000R AND UNDERNEATH PARCEL ID. NO.: 04658-000R AND PARCEL ID. NO.: 04658-010R; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR RECORDING AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Port St. Joe, Florida ("City") owns an approximately 20 foot wide alley way located in Block 7 of the City running between Second and Third streets and between Gulf County Parcel ID. No.: 04658-050R and Parcel No.: 94659-000R and underneath Parcel ID. No.: 04658-000R and Parcel ID. No.: 04658-010R more particularly described as: The alley located in Block 7 as described in the Plat oft the City of Port St. Joe, Florida in Plat Book 1, Page 16 as recorded in the Official Records of Gulf County, Florida. WHEREAS, THE City Commission finds that the alley way under consideration is not needed by the public as an alley way and the same should therefore be returned to private ownership; and WHEREAS, the abandoned alley way will be divided along the shared property line between the current owners oft the GulfCounty Parcel Id. No.'s mentioned above; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that abandoning the alley way serves a valid public purpose. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Port St. Joe as follows: SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into this Resolution as true statements. SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida hereby declares the alley way described above as abandoned for all legal purposes and the same shall revert back to the current property owners of the Gulf County Parcel Id. No.'s described above. SECTION 3. The City Commission has approved the abandonment subject to the condition that the Owner's ofthe Gulf County Parcel Id. No.'s described above acknowledge the existence of a City Sewer Line that runs underneath the abandoned alley way and that the City shall not be liable for any property damages they may result from that City Sewer Line. 5 Page 1 of2 SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause this Resolution and all documents required under Chapter 336.10 Florida Statutes to be recorded upon its passage in the Official Records in and for Gulf County, Florida, to evidence the abandonment. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon recordation of the Resolution and all other documents required under Chapter 336.10 Florida Statutes. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2025, by the PORT ST. JOE CITY COMMISSION meeting in regular session. CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA By: Rex Buzzett, Mayor Attest: Charlotte Pierce, City Clerk APPROVED. AS TOI FORM AND LEGALITY Clinton T. McCahill, City Attorney Page 2 of2 Current City Projects 6/3/25 Maddox Park Drainage- Need more info. from engineer to bid and direction from the Board. Sewer Rehab. CDBG-DR- Grant Funding Approved 5/21, Grant Agreement Received, The CCTV work is complete and Anchor Engineering is working on the enab/replacement plans. L& K Contractors have been awarded the Lift Station Rehab bid on 8/20/24. Bids for the rehab are due 6/13/25. Beacon Hill Sewer- The Lift Station is Operational & the Collection System is built. City staff is installing the taps. 9/15/23 Dewberry tasked to Survey & Topo the new City Hall Complex with Conceptual Plan options. Dewberry has now been tasked to handle the Civil Engineering and permitting. MLD has been tasked for the Architectural Services on 10/15/24. 9/26/23 Dewberry tasked to work on the Expansion of Zone 3 at the WW Sprayfields. The bid was awarded to North Florida Construction on 4/16/24 to clear the property. The construction is complete and Dewberry is working on the FDEP Permit to place in operation. Downtown Waterline Replacement Phase II- The SRF Funding has been approved and the bid has been awarded to L & K Contractors. Construction began on 9/30/24. 2/11/24 A Task Order was signed with Dewberry to survey the alley between Bay & Harbor Street for potential stormwater improvements. The survey is complete and staff is trying to find a property owner to give the City and easement for a Stormwater Drain Inlet. Allen Memorial Paving SCOP Grant. The Project was awarded to Roberts & Roberts on 9/17/24. Construction is underway. Monument Ave. Paving from 19th Street to Allen Memorial. The project was awarded to Roberts & Roberts on 9/17/24. Construction is underway. 3/19/24 A Task Order was signed with Dewberry to design the $1.5 M Legislative Approp. for multiple roads to be paved. The Bid was awarded to Roberts & Roberts on 11/5/24, CEI Services was awarded to SCE on 1/7/25. The project is under construction. Centennial Bldg. Roof- Requesting an Engineer Task Order for specs to repair the roof. 4/1/25 Washington Gym Roof- Tasked Anchor Consulting Engineers for specs to replace the side roofs on the gym 4/9/25. Flashing repairs scheduled for 5/17 by Matthews & Sons. Complete Speed Table on 7th Street- Complete 8 Who: Terrance Chambers Location: Washington Gym Date: July 3, 2025 Type of Event: R& B Festival Times of Event: 8 pm = 2 am Contact phone # & email: 850-819-0493 tac2503@yahoo.com Application NA Tax Exempt Certificate Alcohol Permit Certificate of Liability Insurance X Trash Plan X Security Plan Lineup of artists/vendors 100 # of people (proposed attendance) 1550.00 Fee 001360/362000 1000.00 Deposit 001000/22900 46.50 Tax 001360/312600 Key Out Key In Deposit Returned/Rental Complete 4 AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USB OF WASHINGTON GYM CITY OF PORT ST.. JOE, FLORIDA NAME OF INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION ENTERING AGREEMENT (HEREIN KNOWN AS USER) TERCANCE CHAMBERS ADDRESS: 16 Bridgaport LN Por- S+ Joe FC 32456 CITY STATE ZIP 850 TELEPHONE 8190493 EMAIL +9c250360 yghoocom DATE(S) REQUESTED July 3 Zoz5 TIMES OF EVENT Bpm - ZAM TYPE OF EVENT IN DETAIL R+B FESTIVAL PROPOSED # OF PEOPLE ATTENDING THE EVENT l0o pecple Please check the following boxes that apply to your event: Alcohol Artists/Vendors Tax Exemption In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the Board of City Commissioners ofthe City of Port St. Joe, Florida, a municipal corporation (herein known as "City"), agrees to make available the Washington Gym to User on the date(s) set forth above. All "Users" be advised that the Board of City Commission does not rent this facility to organizations for extended periods of time. Rentals are on a temporary basis only, and Users are urged to make other arrangements as soon as possible. 1. The Citys shall: A. Furnish light, heat, and water by means of appliances installed for ordinary purposes, but for no other purposes. Interruptions, delays, or failure to furnish any of the same, caused by anything beyond the control oft the City Commissioners, shall not be charged to the City of Port St, Joe. B. Not be responsible for any damage, accidents, or injury that may. happen to the User or his agents, servants, employees, spectators, or any and all other participants and/or property from any cause whatsoever, arising out of ori resulting from the above described activity during the period covered by this agreement. C. Reserve the right, in the exercise ofits discretion, to rescind and cancel this agreement at any time when the purpose or purposes for which the premises herein described are being used and intended to be used, shall be obnoxious or inimical to the best interest ofthe City; anything herein contained notwithstanding. D. The activities ofthe City have first priority and the City reserves the right to alter this schedule by notifying the renting party 48 hours prior to a scheduled event. D 2. Ihe User shall: A. Take the premises as they are found at the time of occupying by the User. B. Remove from the premises within twenty-four (24) hours following the conclusion of the contracted activity all equipment and material owned by the User. The City assumes no liability for the User's equipment and material. C. Not re-assign this agreement or sublet the premises or any part thereof or use said premises or any part thereof for any purpose other than that herein specified, without written consent of the City. D. Indemnify the City and hold it harmless from any liability, including court costs and attorney's fees which result from any of the activities which occur on the property during the term of this Agreement. In the event that User's use of the premises includes a performance or performances which might be subject to a license fee payable to any organization such as ASCAP or BMI, User shall be responsible for such fee and will indemnify and hold City harmless in the event that any such fee is assessed against City. 3. Payment of Charges: A. All payments and deposits must be made by check or money order payable to the City of Port St. Joe and paid in full before the facility is reserved. B. All payments will be delivered to the City as oft the date of the execution oft this Agreement. D. Attached hereto as Exhibit "A"i is the fee schedule for use ofthese City facilities. 4. The] Following Regulations: shalll be followed: A. Activities will not be permitted between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 6:00 a.m. without prior permission from the Commission. B. The City equipment will not be taken from the premises under any conditions and in the event any equipment is found missing, User is responsible for its replacement cost. C. Alcohol Permits and/or Certificates of Liability Insurance must be provided to the City before rental when alcohol is allowed at the event. D. Certificates ofLiability Insurance must be provided to the City before facility is reserved for all large events. E. A trash plan must be in place for all events and given to the City at the time the facility is reserved. F. A security plan must be in place for all large events and given to the City at the time the facility is reserved. G. All lineups of artists and/or vendors must be provided to the City at the time the facility is reserved. H. The premises shall not be marked upon, painted, cut, drilled, driven nails or screws into, or in any way deface the walls, ceilings, partitions or floors oft the Premises or ofthe Building, and any defacement, damage or injury caused will be the responsibility of user who signed this application. 1 5. Deposit Guidelines Deposits will be cashed immediately and a refund check will be issued once the following items have been addressed after the rental date(s). 1. All lights were turned off after the event 2. All A/C Heating units must be turned back up to a temperature of 77° 3. All trash and decorations have been removed and placed in outside dumpsters after the event 4. The premises have been secured after the event 5. No damage to the property 6. All the tables and chairs will be folded up and returned to the location they were found. (Do not remove tables and chairs from premises, be sure to let any party planners know they are property of the City). 7. Keys must be returned to City Hall no later the 12:00 Noon the day after the event. Ifthe event occurs on a weekend, there is a drop box behind City Hall where the keys can be returned. All buildings are inspected by a city employee prior to, and after each event. Items not found in satisfactory condition after your departure could result in a forfeiture ofyour deposit. ** Deposits will not be returned on cancellations unless requested 30 days before the scheduled rental** 6. Acknowledgment: A. This agreement will not be binding upon the City until occupied and approved by the City Commissioners. B. It is understood that the City, as used herein, shall include the employees, administrators, agents, and City Commissioners. C. I (person requesting permit). CHMBERS a citizen oft the State of TEFFANCE Florida and of the United States of America, do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I am not a member of an organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or indirectly, the overthrow oft the Government of the United States or of Florida by force or violence. Furthermore, the organization that I represent subscribes to the above statements ofloyalty. D. I understand that masks are strongly encouraged, and anyone attending this event will follow the CDC Guidelines in place for COVID-19. FOR CITY OF PORT ST. JOE: FOR USER: Joue Monlar Approving Authority Signature - Sk/s a Date / Daté 2 Bonnie Durham From: terrance chambers Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2025 7:49 PM To: Bonnie Durham Subject: Thrash Plan TRASH Plan TT&T Cleaning Services Sent from my iPhone 13 Bonnie Durham From: terrance chambers tc503@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2025 7:47 PM To: Bonnie Durham Subject: Security Plan Security Plan Lead - Nick Monette phone # 8506249856 15 security personnel team 5y years experience working security Rules No loud music No lotting No arguing fighting, We'll have security at every exit & entering Three roaming security All patrons after parking will be told to go inside the venue Security in the parking lot Patrons drinking will be ID Sent from my iPhone 14 Bonnie Durham From: terrance chambers Sent: Friday, May 16, 2025 9:49 AM To: Bonnie Durham Subject: Fwd: Vendors List Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: terrance chambers tac2503@yano.com> Date: June 28, 2024 at 7:48:18 AM CDT To: Ddurham@ps.f.gov Subject: Vendors List Sea breeze BBQ Menu- Ribs chicken, Boston butt, Baked Beans * Mac& cheese Twisted Turkey Wings Menu- Smoked Turkey Legs, seafood mac&Cheese, Waterboy Rice, Sausages ALL Food trucks are SELF: SUFFICIENT. Sent from my iPhone 1S Jim Anderson From: Bonnie Durham Sent: Monday, May 19, 2025 11:37 AM To: Jim Anderson Subject: FW: Artist list Hi Jim, These are the Artist's that will be at the July 3rd event at Washington Gym. Thanks, Bonnie Original Message- From: terrance chambers Sent: Monday, May 19, 2025 11:25 AM To: Bonnie Durham