Corina Chiorescu

The meeting commenced with call to order and roll call confirmation of board members. Key discussion points included a report from the Ethics Office covering ethics training for new employees and promotion of the campaign contribution refund program. The board also received updates on the development of new training modules for the annual ethics refresher. A significant portion of the discussion centered on a sworn complaint alleging misuse of public position, solicitation, and acceptance of gifts by an advisory board member concerning a vote where the member participated despite a conflict of interest. The staff's analysis concluded that based on state statute, the actions, if true, did not meet the threshold for violation, resulting in the complaint being dismissed without prejudice. The board also reviewed budget expenditures, noting pension allotment pacing and travel/training spending, and discussed potential future revisions to disclosure forms regarding advisory board member participation restrictions.

The event was a dedication ceremony to rename a stretch of street to Dave Lang Street in honor of Dave Lang for his decades-long, distinguished career serving Tallahassee and Leon County. The proceedings included the presentation of colors, the pledge of allegiance, and an invocation. Speakers, including the Mayor, the President of the Tallahassee Historical Society, and Dave Lang's children (Chuck, Sandra, and Susan), delivered remarks recognizing Lang's extensive public service, his role in digitizing public court records, increasing minority employment, instituting a child support enforcement program, and his character. The event culminated in the unveiling of the new street sign.

The workshop agenda covered two items, beginning with citizen input. Public speakers addressed the Citizen Review Team (CHSRP) process, emphasizing the importance of equitable review, firsthand site visits, and accountability for taxpayer funds, noting instances where smaller agencies performed better than larger ones. Another speaker focused on the timeline for applying for additional funds, advocating for respecting the process followed by previously approved agencies, and urging reconsideration for those who have demonstrated need. A representative from United Partners for Human Services discussed capacity building for non-profits, advocating for standardized documentation requirements for all entities seeking funding, and stressing the importance of outcome-based objectives and aligning funding with community priorities. Discussions also touched upon the history and national recognition of the CHSRP model program. The City Manager introduced staff who would present on merging outside agency funding into the CHSRP process.

The Joint City-County Workshop focused primarily on affordable housing. Key discussion points involved reviewing the workgroup's activities, which included establishing guiding principles such as a holistic approach and capital stacking for financing. The primary focus of the government's housing programs is reaffirmed as promoting home ownership. Presentations were provided regarding the redevelopment of the Orange Avenue site by Columbia Residential, including input gathering from residents and stakeholders, with a master plan expected by January. Financial competitiveness for funding sources, particularly Low Income Housing Tax Credits, was highlighted as a critical next step, requiring local government support. Commissioner comments emphasized the importance of prioritizing the Orange Avenue redevelopment project.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance. Key agenda items included discussions on agenda modifications, notably additions to items 5.01, 5.02, and 11.03, and an update to 12.04. Presentations featured proclamations for Women's History Month and recognition of the Tallahassee chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda. Subsequent discussions involved the appointment of members to external bodies: Attorney Linda Bond Edwards was appointed to the Tallahassee Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and Commissioner Jeremy Matlow was appointed as an ex-officio member to the Council on Culture and Arts. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the departure of City Auditor Joe Malashevsky, who is moving to FAMU, and the commission proceeded to approve the process for a nationwide, transparent search for a new auditor, while simultaneously appointing Don Hancock as the interim auditor.