Regular City Commission Meeting

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION

HELD September 9, 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

5:30 PM ROLL CALL

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

Mayor Bruner requested a moment of silence for those suffering in the Bahamas as a result of Hurricane Dorian.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. ARTS MOMENT

Martin County resident, Mr. Miles McGrath read a poem he wrote titled “Blossom Breezes from Indiantown”.

5:34 PM PROCLAMATIONS

2. STUART ROTARY CLUB, INC.'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY

Stuart Rotary Club President, John Hosler came forward to accept the Proclamation and announced the past presidents of the Rotary over the past 90 years. He also proudly presented the City with a check for $1,518.00 for 6 bike racks.

The City thanked the Rotary Club for there donation and for all they do in the community.

3. HUNGER ACTION MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2019

Mr. David Vaina, Sr., Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Treasure Coast Food Bank and Angela Retaco, an IRSC intern, accepted the Proclamation and made announcements about their organization.

Vice Mayor Clarke requested that the City once again change the lights in the Sailfish Circle fountain to orange in honor of Hunger Action Month.

4. SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2019

Mr. George Shopland, CEO at New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee, accepted the Proclamation, thanked the commission, commenting on bringing awareness to the issue and how it also affects veterans and first responders.

COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Glass Leighton

No comments.

Commissioner Matheson

Thanked the residents of Martin County and City of Stuart for their relief efforts to help those in need in the Bahamas through the various organizations. Specifically, Chief Tumminelli, City Manager Dyess, and the Police Department employees, Sergeant Brian Bossio, Tammy Farnham, Lisa Scott, and Kathleen Lannon, who worked hard to coordinate the items donated to the Police Department.

Commented on a request for staff to look into non-profit organizations that can assist local families to become host families for people from the Bahamas.

Commented that per his request, the City Clerk sent all Commissioners a copy of a letter from the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments (TCCLG) about filling the last seat on the South Florida Water Management District Board. Disagrees with the letter and would like to further discuss this with the commissioners.

5:50 PM Motion: Set this discussion of this letter from the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments on the agenda for the 23rd.

Moved by: Commissioner Matheson