Town of Shalimar

Town Commission Meeting Minutes

December 14, 2010

 

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Gary Combs called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in Town Hall chambers.  He led the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the Flag.

 

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD         

 

Mayor Gary Combs -  present

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry McCallister - present

 

Commissioner -  Tim Smith - present

 

Commissioner Ursel Behnken -   present

 

Commissioner Glenn Wagner -   absent

 

Others in attendance:  Town Attorney Mike Chesser, Town Manager Tom Burns, Deputy Clerk Sheila Hansen, Police Chief John Cash and Shalimar Police Officers, Maintenance Supervisor Kent Beck and part-time maintenance employees, Johann Behnken, Sharon Smith and numerous residents attending the Christmas Party

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TOWN RESIDENTS TIME: 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

I.

 

RE-ASSIGMENT OF COMMISSION DUTIES AND APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO-TEM – Mayor Combs assigned Roads and Grounds Commissioner to Commissioner Smith and re-assigned Police Commissioner to Commissioner Wagner.  Mayor Combs appointed Commissioner McCallister as Mayor Pro-Tem.

 

II.

 

MILLAGE REFERENDUM – Mayor Combs read the referendum (see attachment) on limiting the Town millage rate to 2.0 mills and explained that an ordinance that raises the millage above 2.0 mills would require approval by the Town electorate.  Commissioner McCallister made a motion to approve this referendum for the March ballot.  Commissioner Behnken seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

 

 

 NEW BUSINESS:

I.

 

PROMOTION CEREMONY FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – Chief Cash introduced Corporal Shadwell to the Town residents and promoted him to Sergeant.  He presented him with his new badges and name tag.  He also presented Sergeant Shadwell with a plaque from the Town of Shalimar honoring him for his hard work in Traffic Safety and a certificate from the State of Florida for his dedication to Traffic Safety.

Chief Cash introduced Lieutenant Spohn to the Town residents and promoted him to Captain and presented him with a plaque for his outstanding service as well as giving him his new badges and name tag.

Officer Miley was introduced to the Town residents and thanked for deciding to maintain employment with the Town of Shalimar.

 

 

 

MAYOR COMB’S REPORT:  The Mayor discussed the January agenda and explained to Commissioner Smith about checking the agenda and being prepared for Commission meetings. He also explained to Commissioner Smith that he could no longer be on the Ordinance Rewrite Committee as they both could not be on the committee due to the Florida Sunshine Laws.

 

COMMISSIONER SMITH’S REPORT:  Commissioner Smith had nothing to report.

 

COMMISSIONER BEHNKEN’S REPORT:  Commissioner Behnken had nothing to report.

 

COMMISSIONER McCALLISTER’S REPORT: Commissioner McCallister had nothing to report.

 

COMMISSION WAGNER’S REPORT:  Absent

 

POLICE REPORT:  Chief Cash informed the Commission that his Monthly Activity Report was attached to the agenda and that they were emailed weekly activity reports with more detail.

 

TOWN MANAGER UPDATE:  Tom Burns announced that the auditors were meeting with Commissioner McCallister and him on Thursday December 16 at 5:30 p.m.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

DECEMBER 29, 2010 – PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING CANCELLED

 

JANUARY 11, 2011 – 6:00 – TOWN COMMISSION MEETING

 

JANUARY 18, 2011 – OCLOC DINNER HOSTED BY CINCO BAYOU AT FORT WALTON BEACH YACHT CLUB

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Commissioner Behnken moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCallister and passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

___________________________________              __January 11, 2010_____________

Sheila Hansen, Secretary                                          Date approved