Gavin Bennett

The agenda for the meeting included reports from various committees: Historic Preservation/Conservation, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Legislative. Key discussion items involved the February Financials, a request for capital funding for Fire and Security Systems for the Infirmary Building, a Marketing Department update, and discussion items for the Committee of the Whole. The Committee of the Whole items focused on the Second Amendment for Equipment Addition for the Verizon Cell Tower at 206 Stable Road, the Tortuga Jacks Lease Amendment, and approval of the Tortuga Jacks Deck Expansion Design. The board meeting agenda also listed action items including the approval of Minutes from the February 20, 2024, Board Meeting.

This Community Wildfire Protection Plan for Jekyll Island aims to mitigate wildfire risks, protect lives, property, and natural resources by providing strategic guidance for assessing threats and developing action plans. Key components include evaluating the wildland urban interface, assessing fire history and risks, defining management units, and outlining mitigation strategies such as forestry management, prescribed burning, and firebreak construction. The plan also details wildfire response protocols and community preparedness initiatives, including Firewise programs and ordinance revisions, to enhance public safety and build community resilience.

The agenda includes reports and updates from various committees including Historic Preservation/Conservation, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Legislative Committees. Key discussion points include the Indian Mound Exterior, Moss Cottage Spotlight, Sea Turtle/Terrapin Season Update, May Financials, FY2025 Budget, request for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for the Public Safety Complex, and Paid Parental Leave Policy Update. Additionally, there will be an Operations Update, Executive Director's Report, introduction of the Director of Golf, a resolution, and Chairman's Comments. Action items include consideration of the FY 2025 Budget and Capital Plan, Incentive Pay Plan, and the Paid Parental Leave Policy.

The agenda includes reports from the Historic Preservation/Conservation Committee, Finance Committee (reviewing April financials), Human Resources Committee, Marketing Committee (report from the Marketing Department), and Legislative Committee. The Committee of the Whole will discuss topics such as the Tennis Contract, Pier Road RFP Presentation, staff recommendation for the Award of RFP 380 for New Great Dunes Construction Services, JIFD Equipment Transfer, Dispatching Services Contract Renewal, Operations Update, introduction of the General Manager of the Jekyll Island Club Resort, a resolution for M.H. "Woody" Woodside, the Executive Director's Report, and Chairman's Comments. Action items for the Board Meeting include approval of the minutes from the April 23, 2024, Board Meeting, the Tennis Contract, staff recommendation for Award of RFP 380, JIFD Equipment Transfer, Dispatching Services Contract Renewal, and the M.H. "Woody" Woodside Resolution. The proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget will be presented at the June 4, 2024, Finance Committee Meeting.

The agenda includes a review and consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget, covering operating expenses, capital equipment and project requests, and incentive plans.