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CITY OF WEWAHITCHKA BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS Senior/Community Building REGULAR MEETING January 30,2025 6:00 PM

The City Commission met on this date January 30,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Wewahitchka Senior/Community Building, 314 N. 3rd St, Wewahitchka, Florida. Mayor Gaskin called the meeting to order, asked Sheriff Harrison to lead a prayer, and everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance.

Attendance Mayor Phillip Gaskin Commissioner Ralph Fisher Commissioner Charlier Pettis Commissioner Johnny Paul Commissioner Brian Cox

Public Chris Karagiannis Gulf County Commissioner Spike McLemore Tom Wynn Sammy Bailey Chuck Johnson

\| City Manager

| Michael Gortman | | --- | | City Clerk | | Rachel Jackson | | City Attorney | | Michelle Jordan | | City Superintendent | | Chipper Wade | | City Parks & Rec Director | | David Paul | | City Finance Director | | Brittney Proctor (VIA VIDEO CONF) | | City Finance Clerk | | Misty Robbins | | City Engineer-SCE | | Hunter Baumgardner | | Jack Husband | | Sheriff's Office | | Mike Harrison |

After review, Commissioner Cox made a motion to approve 1.6.25 Regular Meeting minutes. Commissioner Paul seconded the motion.Motion carried 5-0.

Approval of Minutes

Public Recognition

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CITY OF WEWAHITCHKA BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS Senior/Community Building 314 N 3rd St Wewahitchka, FL 32465

SPECIAL MEETING

February 13,2025

5:30 pm

Mayor Gaskin called the special meeting to order on February 13,2025 at 5:31 P.M. at the Senior/Community Building.

Attendance

| Attendance | Public Present | | --- | --- | | Mayor Phillip Gaskin | Chris Forehand | | Commissioner Ralph Fisher | | | Commissioner Charlie Pettis | | | Commissioner Johnny Paul | | | Commissioner Brian Cox | |

Mayor Phillip Gaskin

Commissioner Ralph Fisher

Commissioner Charlie Pettis

Chris Forehand

Commissioner Brian Cox

Commissioner Johnny Paul

City Finance Clerk

Misty Robbins

AGENDA:

Mayor Gaskin instructed City Manager Michael Gortman to get additional quotes. Received quotes from Panhandle Engineering for $27,500.00. Received no bid from Preble Engineering out of Tallahassee, FL. City Attorney Michelle Jordan, reached out to an engineer in Holmes County and they declined to bid as well.

2. County Road Bond Letter - Mayor Gaskin stated they had a very productive meeting with the county, and need to write a letter to the county regarding the road bond issue.

Following discussion, Commissioner Paul made a motion to allow City Manager Michael Gortman to write and sign a letter regarding the road bond to the county. Commissioner Pettis seconded the motion.Motion carried 5-0

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3. T.L. James Lights Letter - Mayor Gaskin stated we need to have a letter written to the county asking for the $200,000.00 up front. We need to clarify with TDC how the money will come in.

Discussion followed regarding Commissioner Pettis following up with Gulf Coast Electric about the Power South program that helps out rural areas with funding.

Following discussion, Commissioner Cox made a motion to allow City Manager Michael Gortman to write and sign a letter to the county regarding receiving the $200,000.00 for T.L. James Park Lights funding upfront. Commissioner Paul seconded the motion Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Pettis stated this year is the 150 year anniversary for the City of Wewa and would like to have a celebration. The board agreed to hold a celebration. Following discussion, the board agreed to add the City of Wewa 150 Year Anniversary to the agenda for the regular meeting to discuss and coordinate with Mrs. Ann Johnson on the celebration.

Adjournment

Commissioner Pettis made a motion to adjourn the special meeting at 5:54 pm. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion.Motion carried 5-0.

ATTEST:

Phillip Gaskin, Mayor

Rachel Jackson, City Clerk

Phillip Gaskin, Mayor Ralph Fisher Mayor Pro Tem CITY OF WEWAHITCHKA EST. 1959 SEAL GULF CO. FLORIDA