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Monday, January 5, 2026 · Government meeting record
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5 recorded votes0 split
Split votes (0)
Every recorded vote passed unanimously.
Unanimous votes (5)
Voting yes on all of these (5)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. ORDINANCES
3. OLD BUSINESS
4. MOTION CARRIED
5. NEW BUSINESS
5 recorded votes
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Voted yes on the motion “Made by Horvath , seconded by Livingston. December 1,2025, Regular City Council Meeting”; the record reports passed.
Official record2. ORDINANCES - Voted yes on the motion “Made by Messinger, seconded by Livingston. MOTION: TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2025-20 AT SECOND READ Roll Call Vote: MOTION CARRIED”; the record reports passed.
Official record3. OLD BUSINESS - Voted yes on the motion “Made by Messinger, seconded by Livingston. MOTION: TO AWARD TO JONES EDMUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,104.00 Roll Call Vote: Paid Parking Program”; the record reports passed.
Official record4. MOTION CARRIED - Voted yes on the motion “MOTION: TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ADJUST THE PARKING RATE TO $2.50 PER HOUR Made by Livingston, seconded by Rogers. AMENDED MOTION: | TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ADJUST THE PARKING RATE TO $2.50 PER HOUR FOR THE ENFORCED HOURS AS WELL”; the record reports passed.
Official record5. NEW BUSINESS - Voted yes on the motion “Made by Horvath, seconded by Messinger. MOTION: TO AWARD TO HYDRO-KLEAN, LLC, DBA SOLUTIONS GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,630.00 AND AUTHORIZE STAFF A 15% CONTINGENCY FOR UNKNOWNS Roll Call Vote:”; the record reports passed.
Official recordNo recording or transcript is held for this meeting.
MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026, 6:00 P.M. NEPTUNE BEACH CITY HALL 116 FIRST STREET NEPTUNE BEACH, FLORIDA 32266
Pursuant to proper notice, a Regular City Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Neptune Beach was held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Neptune Beach City Hall, 116 First Street, Neptune Beach, Florida 32266
IN ATTENDANCE:
STAFF:
Mayor Cori Bylund
| IN ATTENDANCE: | STAFF: | | --- | --- | | Mayor Cori Bylund | City Manager Richard Pike | | Vice Mayor Nia Livingston | City Attorney Paul Waters | | Councilor Tim Horvath | Chief of Police Michael Key | | Councilor Josh Messinger | Public Works Director Deryle Calhoun | | Councilor Brent Rogers | Community Development Director Heather Whitmore Senior Accountant Michael Owens Parks and Sustainability Director Colin Moore Project Manager Blake West City Clerk Catherine Ponson |
City Manager Richard Pike
Vice Mayor Nia Livingston
Councilor Tim Horvath
City Attorney Paul Waters
Councilor Josh Messinger
Chief of Police Michael Key
Councilor Brent Rogers
Public Works Director Deryle Calhoun
Community Development Director Heather Whitmore
Senior Accountant Michael Owens
Parks and Sustainability Director Colin Moore
Project Manager Blake West
City Clerk Catherine Ponson
Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Bylund called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance
Peace Pole Presentation
Rosemary Takacs, Partnering for Peace-Rotary/Peace Corps Alliance Board, presented information on a Peace Pole that would be installed in Basil Park. A Peace Pole is an internationally recognized symbol of peace.The message on the pole is "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in various languages. The Peace Pole will be dedicated on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes
Made by Horvath , seconded by Livingston.
December 1,2025, Regular City Council Meeting
Noes:0
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: 5 - Horvath, Livingston, Messinger, Rogers and Bylund
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments
Jack Sminkey, 59 Oak Knoll Court, St. Augustine, Florida, 32092, spoke regarding a recent records request to the Neptune Beach Police Department.
Rachel Crismond, 310 Pablo Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082, stated she has been the owner of Kyds Children's Boutique in the Beaches Town Center for ten years. She commented that since the implementation of the paid parking increase, data shows that there has been a 49% decrease in new customers and a 37% decrease in returning customers. She is requesting the real-world impact on small businesses be carefully considered as policies are evaluated.
Colleen MacGregor, 1000 3rd Street, Neptune Beach, Florida 32266, stated she works at a local restaurant in the Beaches Town Center. She works on the weekend to supplement her income to live at the beach. She reported there has been a huge drop in returning customers since the parking rate increase.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Report
City Manager Richard Pike stated that if any Councilmember or member of the public would like to review his report, he would be glad to arrange a meeting.
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