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1 HILLIARD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Hilliard Town Hall / Council Chambers 15859 West County Road 108 Post Office Box 249 Hilliard, FL 32046 TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF John P. Beasley, Mayor Lisa Purvis, Town Clerk Kenny Sims, Council President Cory Hobbs, Public Works Director Lee Pickett, Council Pro Tem Gabe Whittenburg, Parks & Rec Director Joe Michaels, Councilman Lee Anne Wollitz, Land Use Administrator Jared Wollitz, Councilman TOWN ATTORNEY Dallis Hunter, Councilman Christian Waugh AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026, 7:00 PM NOTICE TO PUBLIC Anyone wishing to address the Town Council regarding any item on this agenda is requested to complete an agenda item sheet in advance and give it to the Town Clerk. The sheets are located next to the printed agendas in the back of the Council Chambers. Speakers are respectfully requested to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. A speaker’s time may not be allocated to others. PLEDGE OF CIVILITY WE WILL BE RESPECTFUL OF ONE ANOTHER EVEN WHEN WE DISAGREE. WE WILL DIRECT ALL COMMENTS TO THE ISSUES. WE WILL AVOID PERSONAL ATTACKS. “Politeness costs so little.” – ABRAHAM LINCOLN CALL TO ORDER PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL REGULAR MEETING ITEM-1 Additions/Deletions to Agenda ITEM-2 Town Council approval of Septic Exception Application No. 20260206 allowing for a septic system to be placed within the Town Boundaries to serve a new Dwelling Unit, Parcel ID No. 08-3N-24-2380-0199-0130. Applicant Palmetto Construction LLC, Bryan Barfield. Cory Hobbs – Public Works Director ITEM-3 Town Council approval of the Capital Budget Expenditure for 3 Bunker Gear Sets, from Municipal Equipment Company, LLC, in the amount of $15,178.35. Lisa Purvis, MMC – Town Clerk ITEM-4 Town Council approval of Position Process for Chelsea Wingate’s transition from Introductory/Probationary status to Regular Full-Time. Lee Anne Wollitz, Land Use Administrator

2 ITEM-5 Request for the Town Council to review and consider the reorganization of staff structure and responsibilities through the reclassification of existing positions, and to approve the creation of a new position description titled Grant & Capital Projects Administrator. Lisa Purvis, MMC – Town Clerk ADDED ITEMS ADDITIONAL COMMENTS PUBLIC MAYOR & TOWN COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TOWN ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT The Town may take action on any matter during this meeting, including items that are not set forth within this agenda. TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS The Town Council meets the first and third Thursday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise scheduled. Meetings are held in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 15859 West County Road 108. Video and audio recordings of the meetings are available in the Town Clerk’s Office upon request. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETINGS The Planning & Zoning Board meets the fourth Thursday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise scheduled. Meetings are held in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 15859 West County Road 108. Video and audio recordings of the meetings are available in the Town Clerk’s Office upon request. MINUTES & TRANSCRIPTS Minutes of the Town Council meetings can be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office. The Meetings are usually recorded but are not transcribed verbatim for the minutes. Persons requiring a verbatim transcript may make arrangements with the Town Clerk to duplicate the recordings, if available, or arrange to have a court reporter present at the meeting. The cost of duplication and/or court reporter will be at the expense of the requesting party. TOWN WEBSITE & YOUTUBE MEETING VIDEO The Town’s Website can be access at www.townofhilliard.com. Live & recorded videos can be accessed at www.youtube.com search - Town of Hilliard, FL. ADA NOTICE In accordance with Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (904) 845-3555 at least seventy-two hours in advance to request such accommodations.

3 APPEALS Pursuant to the requirements of Section 286.0105, Florida Statues, the following notification is given: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pursuant to Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2013, the public is invited to speak on any “proposition” before a board, commission, council, or appointed committee takes official action regardless of whether the issue is on the Agenda. Certain exemptions for emergencies, ministerial acts, etc. apply. This public participation does not affect the right of a person to be heard as otherwise provided by law. EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS Oral or written exchanges (sometimes referred to as lobbying or information gathering) between a Council Member and others, including staff, where there is a substantive discussion regarding a quasi-judicial decision by the Town Council. The exchanges must be disclosed by the Town Council so the public may respond to such exchanges before a vote is taken. 2026 HOLIDAYS TOWN HALL OFFICES CLOSED 1. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 19, 2026 2. Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2026 3. Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2026 4. Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026 5. Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026 6. Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026 7. Friday after Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 27, 2026 8. Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24, 2026 9. Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026 10. New Year’s Eve Thursday, December 31, 2026 11. New Year’s Day Friday, January 1, 2027