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Manatee County Meeting (summary 481) — Summary

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 · Government meeting record

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Recorded outcome

The Board appointed Kate Barnett to lead the county's Human Resources department.

The Manatee County Commission approved a new lobbyist registration requirement, authorized a pilot program for 'Safe Haven' baby boxes, and passed several infrastructure and land-use resolutions. Commissioners also voted to display the Israeli flag and hostage photos in county buildings and libraries.

Why it matters

Residents and business owners will see changes in local lobbying transparency, new public safety infrastructure, and adjustments to county road and utility projects that impact property rights and local tax spending.

What happens next

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Captured actions

3

Recorded outcomes

3

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Recorded votes

7 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

Unanimous votes (7)

approved

Appointment of Director of Human Resources — 6-0

approved

Safe Haven Baby Box Program — 6-0

approved

Lobbyist Registration — 6-0

passed

Appointment of Kate Barnett as Director of Human Resources

Yes
6
No
0
How they voted (6)
passed

Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda

Yes
6
No
0
How they voted (6)
Rahnyes
Ballardyes
Van Ostenbridgeyes
Turneryes
Beardenyes
Kruseyes
passed

Proclamations

Yes
6
No
0
How they voted (6)
Rahnyes
Ballardyes
Van Ostenbridgeyes
Turneryes
Beardenyes
Kruseyes
passed

Public Comment Extension

Yes
6
No
0
How they voted (6)
Rahnyes
Ballardyes
Van Ostenbridgeyes
Turneryes
Beardenyes
Kruseyes

People and votes

4 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    Appointment of Kate Barnett as Director of Human Resources - Voted yes on the motion “Approve Appointment of Kate Barnett as Director of Human Resources”; the record reports passed.

  2. Recorded vote

    Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated April 23, 2024 with the changes incorporated in the Agenda Update Memorandums”; the record reports passed.

  3. Recorded vote

    Proclamations - Voted yes on the motion “Approve Proclamations”; the record reports passed.

  4. Recorded vote

    Public Comment Extension - Voted yes on the motion “Allow public comment to continue on Item 3”; the record reports passed.

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Record text

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Minutes textManatee County Meeting (summary 481) — Summary

BOCC Regular April 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting - 9:00 AM County Administration Building, 1st Floor Chambers

A.

CALL TO ORDER

B.

INVOCATION (The Commission does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.)

Invocation led by Luke Stockeland, First Baptist Church of Bradenton

C.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Pledge of Allegiance led by Aiden Jackson, Manatee High School JROTC

D.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Updates to Agenda

E.

REQUESTS BY COMMISSIONERS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda)

Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be taken up for discussion and vote following the approval of the Consent Agenda.

F.

PORT AUTHORITY

The consent and regular agenda items for any Port Authority meeting are set forth in the Port Authority meeting agenda materials as supplied by Port Manatee staff prior to and at the commencement of the meeting of the Port Authority.

Port Authority Meeting Agenda for April 23, 2024

G.

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

Awards

1.

Presentation of the April Employee of the Month Award to Garey Morrison

Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations)

Pass - Motion made to Approve - Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations) made by Commissioner Ray Turner and seconded by Commissioner Jason Bearden

For: 6 Mike Rahn, Amanda Ballard, Kevin Van Ostenbridge, Ray Turner, Jason Bearden, George Kruse Against: 0 The motion carried -0.

4.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 26, 2024, as " National Arbor Day" in Manatee County

5.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2024, as "Autism Awareness Month" in Manatee County

Pending - Motion made to Approve 5. - Autism Awareness Month Proclamation made by

6.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2024, as "Boys & Girls Club Youth and Junior Youth of the Year Recognition Month" in Manatee County

7.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 20, 2024 through May 4, 2024, as "Suncoast Remake Learning Days" in Manatee County

8.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2024, as "Community Development Month" in Manatee County

9.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 28, 2024 through May 4, 2024, as "Small Business Week" in Manatee County

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