May-2-2024

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, MAY 2, 2024 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 • April 4, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes • Attorney’s Invoices Commissioner Millender 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.) COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS: Comm. Walden: none Comm. Brown: Last weekend was the 34th annual Riverfront Festival. This is the busiest day of the year for a lot of our local businesses. I would like to thank the volunteers with the Chamber of Commerce for organizing this event, our City streets and roads department for all of the work they put in before and after the event, and our police department for keeping our visitors safe throughout the event. It was a great time and a much needed boost to our local economy.

2 Earlier this month I spoke with Jeannie Miller at the Carrabelle Food Pantry at the Methodist Church. I've had the opportunity to volunteer with them many times and always enjoy it. For the past several years, the City has budgeted and donated $12k to aid in their operations. At their last count, of the some 325 registered clients, about 290 are residents of Carrabelle. They would like to extend an invitation to the City Commissioners to meet with them and take a look at the operation and improvements they have made over the last several years. This month, specifically this Cinco de Mayo weekend, we have several events in Carrabelle. Tomorrow is First Friday from 5-8pm. There will be live music, after- hours shopping, refreshments, gorgeous art, delicious food, and lively conversation. Saturday, Harry's is hosting a Derby Day Party starting at 4pm with the races on the big screens, a dress up contest, and specials followed by local live music. Sunday, the Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting their first Cinco de Mayo event from 6-9pm with live music, food, and drinks. The event is free and lighthouse climbs are $10. The 21st Annual Kingfish Shootout benefiting the Leukemia Research Foundation is scheduled for Sat, June 15 @ C-Quarters Marina in Carrabelle, FL. This is a Non Profit event - all proceeds directly benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation. The Kingfish Shootout has donated over $1.2 million dollars to the Leukemia Research Foundation in the past 20 years. Any gift, sponsorship, or time donated is greatly appreciated. Sponsorship and Registration forms are available online at thekingfishshootout.com or visit C-Quarters Marina on Hwy 98 in Carrabelle. This week our governor announced a record 103-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season starting June 1st. This is great news for Carrabelle, especially our local businesses, because we thrive on our fishing tourism industry. I hope everyone has a great month and a safe and happy Memorial Day. Comm. Millender: gives notice for upcoming election Comm. Gray: none STAFF REPORTS: City Attorney: none

3 City Administrator: Commissioner Millender motions to ratify motion to appoint Commissioner Brown to TDC, Commissioner Gray seconds, all in favor, motion carried. City Clerk: May 16th P&Z at 2:00 May 21st CRA at 1:30 May 27th City Hall closed for Memorial Day June 6th Regular Meeting Inovia: reviews submitted report Commissioner Gray motions to hold special meeting Tuesday May 21st at 1:00, Commissioner Millender seconds, all in favor, motion carried. ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS: Public Comment: Kris Knutstad PUBLIC HEARING: CITY OF CARRABELLE RESOLUTION 04-2024 A RESOLUTION OF APPRCIATION ACKNOWLEDING THE SERVICE OF CARRABELLE MAYOR BRENDA LAPAZ Commissioner Millender motions to approve, Commissioner Gray seconds, all in favor, motion carried. CITY OF CARRABELLE RESOLUTION 05-2024 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMETN PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARRABELLE Commissioner Millender motions to approve, Commissioner Walden seconds, all in favor, motion carried.

4 Second Reading ORDINANCE NUMBER 495 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARRABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES; REPEALING ORDINANCE(S) NUMBER 163, 164 AND 461, PART II CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 66, ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 66-61, 66-62 AND 66-63 CITY OF CARRABELLE IN PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Millender motions to approve, Commisioner Gray seconds, all in favor, motion carried. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING: None NEW BUSINESS: Item 1. Discussion and possible action reqarding Seaplane Landing strip in Carrabelle River. Commissioner Millender motions to pass on to CAAVB for guideance, Commissioner Walden seconds, all in favor, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Item 1. Discussion and possible action regarding filling vacancy for Mayor/Commissioner. Commissioner Walden motions to appoint Commissioner Millender to Mayor, Commissioner Brown seconds, all in favor, motion carried. Commissioner Walden motion to fill commissioner seat with Mel Kelly, Commissioner Brown seconds all in favor, motion carried. Commissioner Walden motions to appoint Commissoner Brown as Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner Millender seconds,all in favor, motion carried. Adjourn 7:12 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

5 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.