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Regular City Commission Meeting

Monday, February 25, 2019 · Government meeting record

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The Stuart City Commission met to discuss local infrastructure projects, public transit concerns, and regional water management issues. The Commission approved a lease for Congressman Brian Mast and reviewed proposed budget amendments for road safety improvements.

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The meeting impacts local residents through the potential approval of $150,000 for raised crosswalks on Palm City Road and ongoing debates regarding the future of the city's tram service.

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Regular City Commission Meeting — Minutes

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Commissioner Commissioner Meier

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Commented on the 60% increase in this project and asked if there was an estimate in a cheaper option of fixing up the existing poles.
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Commented on the value of convenience of the tram and feels it would be a mistake to make changes to the tram service.
Commissioner Rob DesRuisseaux – High School Avenue;
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Commented on the Palm City Road completion of construction at 8 to 10 months. Waiting on the Martin County Right-of-Way Permit.
Commissioner Tim Voelker
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Commented on the 60% increase in this project and asked if there was an estimate in a cheaper option of fixing up the existing poles.
Commissioner Commissioner Meier
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MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION

HELD February 25, 2019

AT 5:30 PM Commission Chambers

121 SW FLAGLER AVE.

STUART, FLORIDA 34994

CITY COMMISSION

Mayor Rebecca S. Bruner

Vice Mayor Eula R. Clarke

Commissioner Kelli Glass Leighton

Commissioner Merritt Matheson

Commissioner Mike Meier

ADMINISTRATIVE

City Manager, David Dyess

City Attorney, Michael J. Mortell

City Clerk, Mary R. Kindel

5:37 PM ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Bruner, Vice Mayor Clarke, Commissioner Glass Leighton, Commissioner Matheson, Commissioner Meier.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS

5:38 PM PRESENTATIONS

1. FEBRUARY SERVICE AWARDS

Jacob Jones – 5 Years

Bill McGighan – 15 Years

Anthony Williams – 30 Years

2. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2019

Bruce Duncan, Building Inspector came forward to accept the Employee of the Month award.

5:46 PM COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Glass Leighton

Commented on Mr. Ray Cooke’s passing, who was a Commissioner in the City of Stuart from 1962 to 1978 and served as Mayor five times. He was also a long-standing business owner in the community and per her request; the flag in front of City hall was flown at half-staff in his remembrance.

Commissioner Matheson

Congratulated Ms. Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch on her recent appointment as representative to the South Florida Water Management District Board.

Commented on the East Stuart Partnership event on Saturday, February 23, 2019 Paint-Up Program of 14 homes.

Announced upcoming Rivers Coalition Meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, February 27th at 6 p.m.

Commissioner Meier

Congratulated Ms. Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch on her recent appointment to the South Florida Water Management District Board. Feels hopeful that there will be a big change in the health of our river over the next few years.

Thanked the Army Corp. of Engineers for coming to Martin County last week, to the IRSC Campus to receive public comment with hundreds of people form the community participating with questions and demands of the Army Corp. and the scoping for the revision of the LOSOM and LORS, Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule.

Commented on the recent sex trafficking bust and its effect on our community and expressed his thankfulness to the investigators for cracking this case. He urges the community to be considerate to each other for those who may be affected by this.

Vice Mayor Clarke

Commented on the Army Corp., encouraged the public to send in written comments and to get involved in the river issues.

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