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11 recorded votes6 split
Split votes (6)
3. ORDINANCES
Motion: Made by Rogers, seconded by Bylund. TO APPOINT JOE COX AND LYNDA PADRTA TO THE FINANCE & AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE OLD BUSINESS * * * Police Pension Board Roll Call Vote:
Moved by Rogers · Seconded by Bylund. TO APPOINT
Total
5
How they voted (5)
4. OLD BUSINESS
Motion: MOTION FAILED Made by Rogers, seconded by Bylund. MOTION: TO APPOINT JOE COX TO THE FINANCE & AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE Roll Call Vote:
Moved by Rogers · Seconded by Bylund. MOTION
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5
6. Made by Rogers, seconded by Bylund. MOTION: TO APPOINT JULIO ESTEBAN TO THE POLI
Motion: Made by Rogers, seconded by Bylund. MOTION: TO APPOINT JULIO ESTEBAN TO THE POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT FUND BOARD Roll Call Vote:
Moved by Rogers · Seconded by Bylund. MOTION
Total
5
How they voted (5)
7. TO APPOINT JULIO ESTEBAN TO THE POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT FUND BOARD
Motion: MOTION FAILED Made by Messinger, seconded by Livingston. MOTION: TO APPOINT LORELEI LAMPE TO THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT FUND BOARD Roll Call Vote:
Moved by Messinger · Seconded by Livingston. MOTION
Total
5
8. MOTION: TO MAKE $25,000 THE LAST AND FINAL OFFER FOR SETTLEMEMT Made by Messinge
Motion: MOTION: TO MAKE $25,000 THE LAST AND FINAL OFFER FOR SETTLEMEMT Made by Messinger, seconded by Bylund. Joe Cox, 1842 Nightfall Drive, Neptune Beach, stated this seems like selective enforcement. He added he has seen houses in his area cut d
Moved by Messinger · Seconded by Bylund. Joe Cox
Total
5
10. MOTION CARRIED
Motion: MOTION CARRIED Mr. Larkin stated he had nothing further from his client at that time. Made by Livingston, seconded by Messinger. MOTION: TO APPROVE THE FINE AT $25,000, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE, TO DIRECT STAFF TO NOT FILE A
Moved by Livingston · Seconded by Messinger. MOTION
Total
5
How they voted (5)
Unanimous votes (5)
1. Made by Messinger, seconded by Livingston. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes
2. ORDINANCES
5. TO APPOINT JOE COX TO THE FINANCE & AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE
9. MOTION CARRIED Dancin' in the Street Made by Messinger, seconded by Horvath. MOT
11. MOTION CARRIED
7 recorded votes
1. Made by Messinger, seconded by Livingston. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official record3. ORDINANCES - Voted yes on the motion “Made by Rogers, seconded by Bylund. TO APPOINT JOE COX AND LYNDA PADRTA TO THE FINANCE & AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE OLD BUSINESS * * * Police Pension Board Roll Call Vote:”; the record reports failed.
Official record5. TO APPOINT JOE COX TO THE FINANCE & AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE - Voted yes on the motion “MOTION FAILED Made by Messinger, seconded by Horvath. TO APPOINT LYNDA PADRTA TO THE FINANCE & AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE Roll Call Vote:”; the record reports passed.
Official record6. Made by Rogers, seconded by Bylund. MOTION: TO APPOINT JULIO ESTEBAN TO THE POLI - Voted yes on the motion “Made by Rogers, seconded by Bylund. MOTION: TO APPOINT JULIO ESTEBAN TO THE POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT FUND BOARD Roll Call Vote:”; the record reports failed.
Official record9. MOTION CARRIED Dancin' in the Street Made by Messinger, seconded by Horvath. MOT - Voted yes on the motion “MOTION CARRIED Dancin' in the Street Made by Messinger, seconded by Horvath. MOTION: TO DEFER THE RULING UNTIL THE END OF THE MEETING Roll Call Vote:”; the record reports passed.
Official record10. MOTION CARRIED - Voted yes on the motion “MOTION CARRIED Mr. Larkin stated he had nothing further from his client at that time. Made by Livingston, seconded by Messinger. MOTION: TO APPROVE THE FINE AT $25,000, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE, TO DIRECT STAFF TO NOT FILE A”; the record reports passed.
Official record11. MOTION CARRIED - Voted yes on the motion “Made by Messinger, seconded by Horvath. TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL EVENT AS STIPULATED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONDITIONAL APPROVAL LETTER WITH THE CHANGES THAT INCLUDE ADDING "BEACHES TOWN CENTER AGENCY" AND "UP TO 20 OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS" Re”; the record reports passed.
Official recordNo transcript is held for this meeting. Recording: Media
MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025, 6:00 P.M. NEPTUNE BEACH CITY HALL 116 FIRST STREET NEPTUNE BEACH, FLORIDA 32266
Pursuant to proper notice, a Regular City Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Neptune Beach was held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Neptune Beach City Hall, 116 First Street, Neptune Beach, Florida 32266
IN ATTENDANCE:
| IN ATTENDANCE: | STAFF: | | --- | --- | | Mayor Cori Bylund | City Manager Richard Pike | | Vice Mayor Nia Livingston | City Attorney Paul Waters | | Councilor Tim Horvath | Chief of Police Michael Key | | Councilor Josh Messinger | Chief Financial Officer Jaime Hernandez | | Councilor Brent Rogers | Senior Center Director Leslie LynePublic Works Director Deryle CalhounParks and Sustainability Director Colin MooreCity Clerk Catherine Ponson |
Mayor Cori Bylund
City Manager Richard Pike
Councilor Tim Horvath
City Attorney Paul Waters
Councilor Josh Messinger
Councilor Brent Rogers
Chief of Police Michael Key
Senior Center Director Leslie Lyne
Public Works Director Deryle Calhoun
Parks and Sustainability Director Colin Moore
City Clerk Catherine Ponson
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge
HEAL Surf Camp
Mayor Bylund called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Bylund announced that since 2016, the City has partnered with HEAL Foundation Surf Camp to hold a surf camp here in Neptune Beach. Joe Matacia, Board member and Surf Camp manager, thanked the City for hosting the surf camp. He added how much it means to the participants and helps enrich lives.
Clerk Week Mayor Bylund read and presented a proclamation to City Clerk Catherine Ponson, recognizing May 4-10,2025, as Municipal Clerks' Week.
Made by Messinger, seconded by Livingston.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes
Ayes: 5 - Horvath, Messinger, Rogers, Livingston and Bylund Noes:0
April 7,2025, Regular Council Meeting
April 21, 2025, Special City Council Meeting
April 21,2025,Town Hall Council Meeting
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING, AS AMENDED:
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments Jack Sminkey, 59 Oak Knoll Court, St. Augustine, Florida, 32092, spoke regarding an incident where he had been arrested.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
David Wicker, 427 South Street, Neptune Beach, thanked City staff and commended the Police Department on their response to a recent incident in his neighborhood.
FY26 Budget Timeline Report
City Manager Richard Pike presented the FY26 Budget Workshop Schedule. The workshop would begin at 4:00 p.m. before the June 2, 2025, Council meeting. The meetings would continue on June 16, August 4 and August 18. Each department would present their budget requests at the workshops. These would lead to the public hearings of the FY26 Millage Rate and Budget on September 2 and September 15.
FY26 Millage Rate
Chief Financial Officer Jaime Hernandez presented a preliminary budget for FY2025-2026. He also presented different millage rate proposals using a comparison chart. He added that the numbers would change as the budget process moves forward
The monthly City Manager Reports can be found on the City website at [https://www.nbfl.gov/city-manager/pages/city-manager-reports](https://www.nbfl.gov/city-manager/pages/city-manager-reports).
ORDINANCES
Ord. No. 2025-08, Historical Review Board Ordinance No. 2025-08, First Read and Public Hearing, An Ordinance of the City of Neptune Beach, Relating to Durational Residency Requirements for Qualification as Elector; Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Chapter 9, Entitled "Elections" by Amending Section 9-7. "Elector"; Providing for Legislative Findings and Intent; Providing for Amendment; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date
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