Bernard O. Piawah

This document pertains to a special meeting convened by the City Commission. The meeting details included an agenda and packet information for the scheduled session.

This document provides the meeting information for the City Commission meeting, including links to the official agenda and meeting packet for review.

The agenda includes the temporary closure of King Street, approval of the CDBG Hometown Revitalization bid, authorization for the disposal of public works vehicles, and the acceptance of the 2026-2036 Comprehensive Strategic Plan. Additionally, the commission will consider an interlocal fire and rescue service agreement with the Gadsden County Board of County Commission for the upcoming fiscal year and discuss matters related to the USDA building, workshop scheduling, and the City Clerk position.

The agenda for the regular meeting of the City Commission includes several key items for discussion and potential action. Topics include the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 27, 2017. Reports and communications from the City Manager cover a request for forgiveness of a code enforcement lien on 209 S. Malcolm Street, the engagement letter for attorney services concerning Police and Firefighter Pension Plans, a proposed revision to Section 46-233 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the definition and regulations for 'yard sale,' and an update on the jurisdictional transfer agreement for SR-12 from the State Highway System to the City Street System. Discussions are also scheduled for comments from the City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, and Commission Members.

The regular meeting agenda included several significant items for discussion and action. Key topics involved the second reading and potential approval of Ordinance 1103-2019, which revises the restaurant definition to permit package sales of beer and wine, and Ordinance 1104-2019, which seeks to eliminate various impact fees, including those for Fire Rescue, Law Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, and Public Facilities. Other major discussions covered the adoption of CDBG Grant Award Special Condition Policies, ratification of the Police Union Contract, and consideration for renaming Hillside Park. The Commission also received reports on tree trimming status, and addressed financial matters, including oversight of the $3 million line of credit authorized for Hurricane Michael mutual aid repayment and system hardening. Furthermore, expenditures for traffic control assembly and utility pole replacement were ratified.