MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
January 6th, 2015
6:30 p.m.
A. ~CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Surrency
~~~~~~~~1. ~Invocation- Vice Mayor Howard
~~~~~~~~2. ~Pledge of Allegiance- Commissioner Bouie
B. ~APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved to approve the agenda with amendment.
Motion- Commissioner Carlton Second- Commissioner Bouie
Commissioner Carlton |
Yes |
Commissioner Bouie |
Yes |
Commissioner Roberts |
No |
Vice Mayor Howard |
Yes |
Mayor Surrency |
Yes |
Vote 4-0
C. ~RECOGNITIONS & GUESTS- None
D. ~COMMITTEE REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS- None
E. ~CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Keith Harmon, Library Branch Manager- Gave an update on what’s going on at the Hawthorne Library.
Mr. Damon Messino & Mr. Hal Brady of City of Alachua- Recognized Mayor Matthew Surrency for his continued support to the Babe Ruth program and presented him with a plaque.
F. ~ROUTINE ITEMS
Moved to approve the minutes
Motion- Vice Mayor Howard Second- Commissioner Bouie
Commissioner Carlton |
Yes |
Commissioner Bouie |
Yes |
Commissioner Roberts |
No |
Vice Mayor Howard |
Yes |
Mayor Surrency |
Yes |
Vote 4-0
- Codes Enforcement Board Member Approval
Moved to approve Ms. Shirley Stepp to the Code Enforcement Board
Motion- Commissioner Carlton Second- Commissioner Bouie
Commissioner Carlton |
Yes |
Commissioner Bouie |
Yes |
Commissioner Roberts |
No |
Vice Mayor Howard |
Yes |
Mayor Surrency |
Yes |
Vote 4-0
- Planning & Zoning Board Member Approval
Moved to approve Doug Chadwick to the Planning & Zoning Board
Motion- Commissioner Bouie Second- Vice Mayor Howard
Commissioner Carlton |
Yes |
Commissioner Bouie |
Yes |
Commissioner Roberts |
No |
Vice Mayor Howard |
Yes |
Mayor Surrency |
Yes |
Vote 4-0
- Park & Recreation Advisory Board Discussion
City Manager Vause gave the City Commission requested information regarding the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. No action was taken.
Commission Carlton- Requested information from the City Manager on minimum wage and staff pay rates. Thinks city staff is paid enough.
6. Street lighting @ Ivey resident
Mr. Clarence Ivey requested a street put placed in front of his home because it is very dark. The City Commission requested to table this item until they can view the property in question and have staff bring it back at the next meeting.
G. ~~~~PUBLIC HEARING- None
H. ~CITIZEN COMMENTS- None
J. ~REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INFORMATION
1. City Manager Vause gave her weekly update.
2. City Attorney Hoehn- None
3. City Commission
Commissioner Carlton- None
Commissioner Bouie- None but asked for an update on the flooring and fire station.
Vice Mayor Howard- None but asked for an update on the lighting at the fish dock.
4. Mayor Surrency gave an update on his week and upcoming meetings he will be attending.
K. ~ADJOURN at 7:02PM
These minutes are submitted for approval.
LaKesha H. McGruder, CMC Matthew Surrency, Mayor
City Clerk
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