Town of Shalimar

Town Commission Meeting Minutes

February 9, 2010

 

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Gary Combs called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in Town Hall chambers.  He led the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the Flag.

 

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD         

 

Mayor Gary Combs -  present

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Ricardo Garcia - absent

 

Commissioner Jerry McCallister -  present

 

Commissioner Ursel Behnken -   present

 

Commissioner Glenn Wagner -   absent

 

Others in attendance:  Deputy Clerk Tina Smith, Chief John Cash, Planning and Zoning Member Johann Behnken, Roy Petry with Polyengineering, and residents Tim and Sharon Smith.

 

PLANNING AND ZONING BUSINESS - The Planning and Zoning Board recommendation is attached.  The Commission was informed that the recommendation and rules were just posted to the web site for review by the residents.  Mayor Combs suggested tabling this item until the next meeting when Manager Burns gets back.  Mayor Combs also asked residents in attendance to put their oppositions in writing and either e-mail them to Tina or drop them off at the Town Hall.  This will allow the Commission to address each issue.

 

TOWN RESIDENTS' TIME - The residents present had nothing new to discuss.

 

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT

- Shalimar Yacht Basin - Attorney Chesser explained that Planning and Zoning Chairman Brad Gable was asked to be Manager Burns’ replacement as the POC for the Shalimar Yacht Basin while Manager Burns is out.

- Title Search on gravesite lot - The parcel ID number has not yet been isolated for this piece of property.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

I.

 

APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 12, 2010 TOWN COMMISSION MEETING - Commissioner Behnken moved to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2010.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCallister and passed unanimously.

II.

 

PAVING CONTRACT - Roy Petry briefed the bids.  Mayor Combs asked Mr. Petry how long the town has to make a decision.  They have enough time to wait until Manager Burns returns.  Mayor Combs asked Mr. Petry if the lowest bidder could attend the next meeting.

III.

 

RICHBOURG STORAGE LOT UPDATE - Covered under Planning and Zoning Business

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I.

 

RESOLUTION 2010-03 Supporting the National Marine Fisheries Service - Commissioner McCallister moved to approve Resolution 2010-03 as written.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

II.

 

P&Z CHAIRMAN BRAD GABLE AS MANAGER BURNS TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT AS SHALIMAR YACHT BASIN POC - This was discussed under the Town Attorney’s report.

 

MAYOR COMBS’ REPORT - The Okaloosa County League of Cities Dinner was held and the new officers got sworn in.

 

COMMISSIONER GARCIA’S REPORT - Commissioner Garcia was not present.

 

COMMISSIONER MCCALLISTER’S REPORT - Commissioner McCallister pointed out that the Budget report was in the packet.

 

COMMISSIONER BEHNKEN’S REPORT - Commissioner Behnken had nothing to report.

 

COMMISSIONER WAGNER’S REPORT - Commissioner Wagner was not present.

 

POLICE REPORT - The Police Department monthly report is attached.

 

TOWN MANAGER UPDATE - Update on Tom - Clerk Smith reported that Manager Burns had his surgery today and everything went well.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

FEBRUARY 24, 2010 - 6:00 - PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING

 

MARCH 9, 2010 - 6:00 - TOWN COMMISSION MEETING

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Commissioner McCallister moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

___________________________________              __March 9, 2010_____________

Tina Smith, Secretary                                                        Date approved