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Town Commission Special Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold a special meeting on May 18, 2026, to consider the appointment of a new Town Clerk. The meeting will take place at Town Hall immediately following the adjournment of the regular workshop.

Why it matters

The Town Commission will vote on the appointment of a new Town Clerk, a key administrative position, which is proposed to take effect on June 20, 2026.

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Agenda textTown Commission Special Meeting

This meeting will be live-streamed via the Town’s website.

Town of Longboat Key Town Commission

Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road

Longboat Key, FL 34228

www.longboatkey.org

Debra Williams, Mayor; Penny Gold, Vice Mayor

Gary Coffin, District 1; Nick Gladding, District 3;

Sarah Karon, District 5; B.J. Bishop, At-Large;

Steve Branham, At-Large

AGENDA

SPECIAL MEETING

MAY 18, 2026

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING

REGULAR WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENT

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Public Conduct

• We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.

• We will direct all comments to issues.

• We will avoid personal attacks.

• Audience members wishing to speak must be recognized by the Chair.

• Speaking without being recognized will be considered “Out of Order.”

3. Public to be Heard

Opportunity for the Public to Address the Town Commission

At each meeting, the Town Commission sets aside time for the public to address issues not

on the agenda.

4. New Business

Approval of Town Manager’s Recommendation for Appointment of the Town Clerk

The Town’s Charter, Article IV, Section 1, provides that the Town Manager, with the approval of

the Town Commission, shall appoint a Town Clerk. The Town Manager will present a

recommendation seeking approval for the appointment of the Town Clerk, effective June 20,

2026.

Recommended Action: Following discussion, approve the Town Manager’s recommendation.

5. Adjournment

No verbatim record by a certified court reporter is made of these proceedings. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal

any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence

at these proceedings upon which any appeal is to be based (see Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat.).

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing a reasonable accommodation

to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk’s office at 941-316-1999 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of

this proceeding. If you are hearing impaired or require an alternative means of communication, utilize Florida Relay Service by

dialing 7-1-1 (TTY) or one of the following toll-free numbers:

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    We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.

  • Meeting recordOther meeting items

    We will direct all comments to issues.

  • Meeting recordOther meeting items

    Audience members wishing to speak must be recognized by the Chair.

  • Meeting recordDiscussion

    Speaking without being recognized will be considered “Out of Order.”

  • Agenda item 3Other meeting items

    Public to be Heard Opportunity for the Public to Address the Town Commission At each meeting, the Town Commission sets aside time for the public to address issues not on the agenda.

  • Agenda item 4Appointment

    New Business Approval of Town Manager’s Recommendation for Appointment of the Town Clerk The Town’s Charter, Article IV, Section 1, provides that the Town Manager, with the approval of the Town Commission, shall appoint a Town Clerk. The Town Manager will present a recommendation seeking approval for the appointment of the Town Clerk, effective June 20, 2026. Recommended Action: Following discussion, approve the Town Manager’s recommendation.

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  • Town Commission Special Meeting — Packet

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