Reggie Bell

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.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included several key items. Discussions involved second reading and potential adoption of Ordinance Number 1081-2016 concerning Mobile Food Vendors, and first readings for Ordinance Number 1084-2016 regarding Alcoholic Beverage Distance Separation and Ordinance Number 1085-2016 related to Mayor and Commissioners' Compensation. The City Manager was scheduled to report on the Contract Renewal for Auditing Services, the Financial Report, and the Cash Requirement Report. Additionally, the meeting addressed capital item purchases, including a Digger Derrick and Bucket Truck for the Electric Department, and a replacement truck for Meter Readers. Other topics included renewal of the OMI Contract, approval of the Notice of Award for the Tanyard Creek Park Improvement Project, and an Inter-local Agreement for Unpaved/Paved Road Maintenance. Commission members raised concerns regarding police department staffing levels, funding requests for local non-profits (Senior Citizens, Music Theater, Library, School of Performing Arts), filling vacant director positions, and code enforcement issues at specific properties.

The agenda for the regular meeting included several key items for discussion and potential action. Discussions were planned regarding the Capital Hydraulics proposal to locate within the Business Park and the Sheline Property Letter of Intent for land acquisition adjacent to the landfill to serve as a buffer against potential contamination. The Commission was also scheduled to consider the purchase of two new police vehicles for the Criminal Investigations Division, review finance reports including the P-Card Report, Cash Requirement Report, and Arrearage Report, and hear a request from the Men of Action. Furthermore, an executive session was announced to discuss the case of Christopher Stokes v. City of Quincy, and consideration was scheduled for a final Settlement Agreement in the case of Paul Williams v. City of Quincy.

The agenda for this meeting included a proclamation honoring Women in Construction Week presented by the Mayor. A special presentation was scheduled by the Capital Trust Agency. Key action items involved the approval of the Duke Energy System Impact Study and the approval of a Contract for Power Purchases with Southeastern Power Administration. The meeting also featured public comments, public hearings, reports from city officials, and comments from commission members.