August-3-2023

1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION – CITY OF CARRABELLE, FL 1206 HWY 98 E PHONE: (850) 697-2727 CARRABELLE, FL 32322 or (850) 697-3618 DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: CARRABELLE CITY HALL 1206 HWY 98 EAST 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CONSENT AGENDA • July 6, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes • July 24, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes • Attorney’s Invoices Commissioner Brown motions to approve, Commissioner Walden seconds, all in favor, motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT (Comments are kept at a maximum of 3 minutes. You may comment on a non-agenda item or a non-action item for up to 3-minutes when recognized by the mayor. Items brought forth during “Public Comment” requiring a Commission vote will be requested to be placed on the upcoming meeting agenda. If you would like to speak during “Public Comment,” complete a speaker card which must be submitted to City Administrative personnel prior to the start of the meeting in order for you to speak.)

2 COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS: Comm. Walden: None Comm. Brown: Reminder of First Friday downtown tomorrow Comm. Millender: absent Comm. Gray: none Mayor La Paz: Reported on attending the concert at the First Baptist Church, featuring Carrabelle Police Officer Tim Stevens. Reported that Officer Stevens is a talented vocalist and has a powerful voice to express his love for singing the gospel. His performance was stunning. Reported that Police Officer Matt Murray was there, playing the piano for Officer Stevens. The concert was well attended, including our Police Chief Hogan, FCSO Captain Segree, and Carrabelle Officer Riley stopped by in uniform. This was a lovely concert, showcasing Officer Stevens and Carrabelle’s Police Department. The Mayor reported she was extremely proud and hoped Officer Stevens will give us another performance soon. STAFF REPORTS: City Attorney: none City Administrator: Department Reports. Donate sound mixer to Franklin County Senior Citizens Center Duke Energy EV Charging Station. Mayor La Paz motions to donate sound mixer to Senior Center, Commissioner Brown seconds, all in favor, motion carried. Big Bend Scenic “Byway Management Authority” designated representative from City. Commissioner Brown motions to appoint City Administrator, Mayor La Paz seconds, all in favor, motion carried.

3 City Clerk: August 15, 2023; 10:30 a.m.; CRA Budget Workshop August 15, 2023; 1:30 p.m.; CRA Regular Meeting August 17, 2023; 2:00 p.m.; Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting September 4, 2023; City Hall closed for Labor Day Next City Commission meeting on September 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Schedule Budget workshop Mayor La Paz motions to have workshop August 29th at 10 am, Commissioner Gray seconds, all in favor, motion carried. Inovia: reviews submitted report Commissioner Brown motions to have Russell attend Pre-Application Grant Meeting August 8th meeting with DEP, Commissioner Walden seconds, all in favor, motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING: NONE NEW BUSINESS: Item 1: DRAFT amended alcoholic beverage ordinance. Commissioner Walden motions to table until next month, Commissioner Gray seconds, all in favor, motion carried. Item 2. Discussion and possible regarding cemetery addition plan. Commissioner Brown motions to approve Plan 3, Commissioner Walden seconds, all in favor, motion carried. Commissioner Brown motions to order survey, Commissioner Walden seconds, all in favor, motion carried.

4 OLD BUSINESS: NONE Adjourn 7:07 NOTE: Anyone needing action taken by the Commission needs to be placed on the agenda and all required paperwork submitted by Wednesday, 8 days prior to meeting. If an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to this meeting, a verbatim transcript may be required. If so, the individual should make provision for a transcript to be made at the meeting. (RE: Florida Statute 286.0105). Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the city at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Keisha Messer at the above address or phone number.