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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Key Colony Beach City Commission met to approve various municipal contracts, discuss infrastructure projects, and address building code concerns. Key actions included approving several service contracts and updating procedures for handling anonymous citizen correspondence.

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The Commission approved over $500,000 in expenditures and contract renewals, including landscape services, lobbying, and equipment purchases, which directly impact city operational costs and service delivery.

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Commissioner Building Official Loreno

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Commented on his report, which included Samantha Rodamer passing her Permit Technician exam, the progress of the restaurant, potential outages caused by the AT&T Fiber Optics project, previous damage from the Hot Wire Fiber Optics project and planned repairs, the benefits of the golf cart for the building and code department, and the cleaning of offices.
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Commented on his Soil Amendment Report about the lack of licensing and oversight for foam injections and soil amendments, as well as the need for public awareness, modifications to procedures for permit requirements, and engineering sign-offs. A discussion followed regarding the state of seawalls in the city, existing code violations, code requirements, and potential changes to city standards.
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Commented on the Golf Course Lease.
Commissioner > On April 22, 2025, Doug Lipke
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Commented on the "Concerned in KCB" Group and clarified that Dick Harper is the author of the correspondence.
Commissioner Mayor Foster
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Commented on legislative actions taken in Tallahassee and possible changes for the upcoming year. Mayor Foster expressed disappointment regarding TDC funds available to the city, hoping that City Administrator Bartus will bring change and provided further comments on the city's funding needs.
Commissioner City Administrator Bartus
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Commented on his report, which included Samantha Rodamer passing her Permit Technician exam, the progress of the restaurant, potential outages caused by the AT&T Fiber Optics project, previous damage from the Hot Wire Fiber Optics project and planned repairs, the benefits of the golf cart for the building and code department, and the cleaning of offices.
Commissioner Building Official Loreno
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Commented on his Soil Amendment Report about the lack of licensing and oversight for foam injections and soil amendments, as well as the need for public awareness, modifications to procedures for permit requirements, and engineering sign-offs. A discussion followed regarding the state of seawalls in the city, existing code violations, code requirements, and potential changes to city standards.
Commissioner Building Official Loreno
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Commented on the availability of documents on the city's website and suggested that the Code Officer audit contractors who advertise services in the city.
Commissioner Commissioner Harding
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Commented on current contracts, which was followed by a discussion about the city's contracts, the flexibility of certain agreements, and the contract requirements specified in bid documents. City Attorney Smits offered insights on the benefits of adhering to city contracts that include terms and affidavits designed to protect the city. Additional commentary centered on the terms of purchase orders and their compliance with contract stipulations.
Commissioner Mayor Foster
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Commented on the needs for recycling and landfills.
Commissioner Commissioner Harding provided an update on the Council meeting, including their approval of the city's comprehensive plan, as well as discussions regarding garbage disposal and the comparison of landfills versus an incinerator. Commissioner Harding addressed expected timelines and
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Commented on observing cement trucks and commercial fuel delivery vehicles at night, suggesting code changes for delivery times of commercial vehicles. Commissioner comments followed.
Commissioner Commissioner Harding further
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Commented on its benefits to residents in the community. Kurt Diehl also asked about the schedule for stormwater management on 12th Street.
Commissioner Kurt Diehl, 540 12th Street, inquired about an update on the potential opening of the ramp behind the Post Office and
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MINUTES KEY COLONY BEACH CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING

Thursday, May 15th, 2025-9:41 AM Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach & via Zoom Conferencing

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, Roll Call: The Key Colony Beach City Commission Regular Meeting & Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor Freddie Foster at 9:41 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, and Rollcall. Present: Mayor Freddie Foster, Vice-Mayor Joey Raspe, Commissioner Tom Harding, Commissioner Tom DiFransico, Commissioner Doug Colonell. Also present: City Attorney Dirk Smits, City Administrator John Bartus, Public Works Department Head Mike Guarino, Building Official Tony Loreno, Chief of Police Kris DiGiovanni, Marathon Fire Chief James Muro, Administrative Assistant Tammie Anderson, City Clerk Silvia Roussin, Utility Board Chair Fred Swanson.

Public Attendance: 4

2. Approval of the Agenda (Additions, changes, and deletions can be made via one motion and a second to approve by a majority vote

City Clerk Roussin requested the following additions to the agenda:

Under Item 5 for Committee & Department Reports

> Addendum to 5d. - A letter from the Building Official to the Commission regarding Soil Amendments & Foam Fill

Under Item 6 for Consent Action Items

> Addendum to 6k. Approval of Warrant No. 0425 for $484,766.60

Addendum to 9a. Financial Summary, Pg.2, for Wastewater and Stormwater

Under Item 11 for Commissioner Reports & Comments

MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner DiFransico to approve the agenda. Mayor Foster asked for a second. Vice-Mayor Raspe seconded the motion.

3. Special Requests:

Mayor Foster asked for any other additions.

11a (i) Addendum to the Wastewater report

Commissioner DiFransico requested the removal of Consent Action Items 6e and i, and to place them under Discussion Action Items.

There were no other changes, and Mayor Foster asked for a motion to approve.

a. Proclamation Recognizing National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day

Mayor Foster introduced the Proclamation and asked for a motion to approve.

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MOTION: Motion made by Vice-Mayor Raspe to approve. Mayor Foster asked for a second Commissioner Colonell seconded the motion. DISCUSSION: Mayor Foster read the Proclamation Title into the record. ON THE MOTION: Rollcall vote. Unanimous approval.

4. Citizen Comments and Correspondence

City Clerk Roussin informed of the following citizen correspondence:

> On April 22, 2025, Doug Lipke commented on the Golf Course Lease.

> On April 29, Will Langley raised allegations of misconduct involving Vice-Mayor Raspe.

> On May 12, the "Concerned in KCB" group submitted a letter to the Commission with various questions.

Mayor Foster commented on the "Concerned in KCB" Group and clarified that Dick Harper is the author of the correspondence.

Discussion followed about whether anonymous comments should be included in the citizen correspondence. City Attorney Smits advised that there is no obligation to read the correspondence, only a requirement to preserve the record, and Mayor Foster confirmed that future anonymous correspondence will not be included in citizen correspondence.

Cindy Catto, a KCB resident, asked for a status update on the golf course and basketball court.

Mayor Foster reported that the golf course lease was signed with a mutual understanding of how to move forward and without any further need for committee involvement at this time. Mayor Foster also updated that a basketball hoop has been added to the tennis court and provided details on the location.

5. Committee and Department Reports (written reports provided; Staff and Board Chairs available for questions)

a. Marathon Fire/EMS-Marathon Fire Chief James Muro

City Administrator Bartus commented on legislative actions taken in Tallahassee and possible changes for the upcoming year. Mayor Foster expressed disappointment regarding TDC funds available to the city, hoping that City Administrator Bartus will bring change and provided further comments on the city's funding needs.

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City Administrator Bartus advised on possibly joining the DAC Committee and confirmed that he would reach out to the County for guidance.

City Administrator Bartus informed to be working with legal on the 'Bricks' contract.

d. Building/Code Department - Building Official Loreno

Building Official Loreno commented on his report, which included Samantha Rodamer passing her Permit Technician exam, the progress of the restaurant, potential outages caused by the AT&T Fiber Optics project, previous damage from the Hot Wire Fiber Optics project and planned repairs, the benefits of the golf cart for the building and code department, and the cleaning of offices.

Discussion followed about the need to clean up papers in the garage and the safety concerns raised by Mayor Foster.

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