AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING City Hall
CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH 2200 A1A South
OCTOBER 1, 2012 7:00 PM. St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

THE CITY COMMISSION HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE: PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ABOUT TOPICS THAT ARE ON THE AGENDA MUST FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD IN ADVANCE AND GIVE IT TO THE RECORDING SECRETARY. THE CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE MEETING ROOM. THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT APPLY TO PERSONS WHO WANT TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION UNDER “PUBLIC COMMENTS.”

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 27, 2012 AND REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

V. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS OF THE AGENDA

VI. CHANGES TO ORDER OF TOPICS ON THE AGENDA

VII. PRESENTATIONS

A. Plaques:

1. to Ms. Melissa Burns, Finance Director, for Ten Years of Employment with the City

2. to Mr. Anthony Johns, Information Technology Specialist, for Ten Years of Employment with the City

B. Pre-Litigation Mediation Service of the 7th Judicial District: Presentation by Mr. Marty Cohen

C. Beach Season Revenues and Expenditures: Update Report by Mr. Billy Zeits,
County Beach Operations Manager

VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS

X. PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

XI. CONSENT

1. Resolution 12-12, Counting of Absentee Ballots in General Election of November 6, 2012

2. Proclamation to Designate October 2012 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

XII. OLD BUSINESS

3. Pedestrian Safety Signal at Pope Road/A1A Beach Boulevard: Continuation of Discussion

4. Veterans’ Day Event: Outline by Commissioner Samuels of Activities

5. Police Chief Matters:

A. Setting Dates for Special Meetings to Select Semi-Finalists, Hold Reception for Them, Interview Them, and Make Final Selection

B. Hiring of Police Chief: Discussion of Number of Votes Required

6. Police Department Matters: Request by Commissioner Pawlowski to Discuss

7. St. Augustine’s Performance Evaluation: Request by Commissioner Pawlowski to Discuss

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

8. State of the Public Works Department and Projects: Phase I Overview

9. Historic Marker for Chautauqua Beach Subdivision: Request by Mr. Bruce Wright to Discuss

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC

1. NO HOLIDAYS IN OCTOBER. City hall will be open, and the pickup schedule for garbage/trash will be normal on Monday, October 8 2012, which will be Columbus Day.

2. CIVIC ASSOCIATION. It will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission meeting room at city hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to inform the public of the proposed amendments to the Florida constitution that will be on the ballot for the November 6th general election.

3. MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT. It will be hosted by the Civic Association on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission meeting room at city hall. Featured will be candidates for various City and County offices.

4. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD. It will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission meeting room. Topics on the agenda may include: a) review of Ordinance 12-09 to adopt new flood regulations; b) continuation of discussion to preserve historic structures in the City.

5. BOOK SALE. The Friends of the Library, St. Augustine Beach branch, will hold a book sale. The days and times will be: Thursday, October 18th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, October 19th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, October 20th, from 10 a.. to 5 pm. The branch library is located on the town square of the Sea Grove subdivision, which is west of state Road A1A At A Street.
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NOTE:

The agenda material containing background information for this meeting is available on a CD in pdf format upon request at the City Manager’s office for a $2 fee. Adobe Acrobat Reader will be needed to open the file.

Source: City of St. Augustine Beach