07-17-2025-City-Commission-Regular-Meeting-and-correspondence

MINUTES KEY COLONY BEACH CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, July 17th, 2025 - 11:50 AM Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach & via Zoom Conferencing

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, Roll Call: The Key Colony Beach City Commission Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Freddie Foster at 11:50 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, and Rollcall Present: Mayor Freddie Foster, Commissioner Tom Harding, Commissioner Tom DiFransico, Commissioner Doug Colonell (via Zoom), Commissioner Kirk Diehl. Also present: Marathon Fire Chief James Muro, Police Sergeant Joe Burden, City Attorney Dirk Smits, Public Works Department Head Mike Guarino, City Administrator John Bartus, Administrative Assistant Linda Jones, City Clerk Silvia Roussin, Recreation Committee Chair Cindy Catto. Absent: Building Official Tony Loreno.

Public Attendance: 5

2. Approval of the Agenda (Additions, changes, and deletions can be made via one motion and a second to approve by a majority vote

Under Item 8 for Consent Action Items New Item 8d. Approval of a Proposal by Decon Environ $15,700.00.

ental Inc. for the City Hall Asbestos Abatement for

A new Item 8e.: Approval to continue the Verily Wastewater Surveillance Testing Service Agreement, per the Recommendation of the Utility Board.

Amendment to Discussion Action Item 9b., increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $60,000, per the Utility Board's recommendation.

Under Item 11: Ordinances & Resolutions Under Item 11d (1), A Recommendation by the Utility Board laundry machines and additional lavatories under Section 14-6 of the Utility Board.

to remove the assessment of monthly charges for in the Code of Ordinances, per the recommendation

Under Item 12 for the Treasurer's Report

MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner D motion.

ransico to approve the agenda. Commissioner Harding seconded the

DISCUSSION: Commissioner DiFransico requested that the approval for the Asbestos Abatement be moved to Discussion Action Items. Mayor Foster agreed.

The Addendum of the June 2025 Financial Summary

Mayor Foster asked for a motion to approve the agenda.

Under Item 14 for Commissioner Reports & Comments

N THE MOTION: Rollcall vote. Unanimous approval.

3. Call for Nominations for Office of Vice-Mayor and Election to Nominated, the Nomination Does Not Require a Second. Votes a majority vote. A single nominee is elected by acclamation.)

That Office (Election Procedure: Person(s) Is/Are the cast for each nominee. Vice-Mayor is elected by

14a (1) Addendum to the Wastewater Sampling Report

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NOMINATION: Mayor Foster nominated Commissioner nominations. ON THE NOMINATION: Rollcall vote. Unanimous appls

lonell for the position of Vice-Mayor. There were no other val.

Commissioner Colonell was elected to the position of Vice-Mayor.

4. Review of City Commission Seat Applications & Tentative Appointment (The Commission reserves the right to appoint at a later date, but no later than August $ 7^{th} $ ,2025)

Mayor Foster introduced Fred Swanson and Kirk Diehl as candidates for the open commission seat and invited each to speak to the Commission.

Fred Swanson addressed the Commission, expressing his understanding of the responsibilities of the position. Vice Mayor Colonell commented on Fred Swanson's impressive utility background and highlighted the importance of the sewer plant in the city. Fred Swanson shared his past work experience and reaffirmed his commitment to the sewer plant and his ongoing service.

Kirk Diehl discussed his background in construction and government and expressed his desire to participate in city processes, emphasizing that he can be a valuable asset to the Commission. Kirk Diehl highlighted that his general contractor skills are relevant to current discussions, as well as his attention to detail.

Mayor Foster asked for a nomination for the open seat.

NOMINATION(s): Vice-Mayor Colonell no DiFransico nominated Fred Swanson for the op

inated Kirk Diehl for the open Commission seat. Commissioner seat.

DISCUSSION: Mayor Foster stated that both candid remain on the Utility Board as Chair. He also highlight his decision-making.

s are respectable and expressed his hope for Fred Swanson to ed the importance of Kirk Diehl's construction background in

ON THE NOMINATION: City Clerk Roussin asked Commissioner DiFransico - no. Vice-Mayor Colonell - yes. Mayor Foster - yes.

for a vote on Kirk Diehl's nomination. Rollcall vote. Commissioner Colonell - yes. Commissioner Harding-

Kirk Diehl was appointed to the open City Commission seat.

Mayor Foster emphasized the importance of both positions and both candidates' work.

City Clerk Roussin administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Diehl.

5. Special Requests