Town of Shalimar

Town Commission Meeting Minutes

April 12, 2005

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Combs called the regularly scheduled Town Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall chambers.  He led the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the Flag.

Roads and Grounds Commissioner, Kevin Reeves, was given a plaque by the Mayor.

The elections were on March 8, 2005.  Ricardo Garcia qualified to run and Commissioner Reeves did not so Ricardo Garcia ran uncontested.  After Commissioner Larson passed away there was another opening.  Mayor Combs stated that Glenn Wagner, from the Planning and Zoning Board, showed interest in accepting a position on the Commission.  The Commission agreed that Glenn Wagner would be a good replacement for Commissioner Larson.  Glenn Wagner was so appointed.  Mayor Combs, Commissioner Behnken, Ricardo Garcia, and Glenn Wagner were all sworn in by Town Attorney Mike Chesser.

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD         

Others in attendance:  Town Manager Tom Burns, Deputy Town Clerk Tina Smith, Police Chief John Cash, Police Sergeant John Spohn, Al and Melissa Wemyss, Johann Behnken, Joe Bailey, Kathy Mills, Bobby McCann, Virginia King, Chuck Heiges, Jesus Flores, Brian McMahon, Brad Gable, Jim Monte, Joey Crews, Frank Stephens, Paul Nelson, Marylou Mackin, Norma Henson, Gene and Elaine Tucker, Felix Mamani, Lourdes Garcia, Kevin Sutton, and Joe Brewster (with Cox Cable).

Mayor Combs thanked Commissioner Garcia for replacing the plants in Cherokee Park.

PLANNING AND ZONING BUSINESS:  There is no Planning and Zoning Recommendations to approve.

TOWN RESIDENTS' TIME:  Most of the residents in attendance came to discuss with the Commission the need for a drainage solution.  Mayor Combs directed Manager Burns to start the process for hiring an Engineering firm to research the problem.

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT:

Billboard Lawsuit Update – The lawsuit has been dismissed in favor of the town.

OLD BUSINESS:

I.  APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 8, 2005 TOWN COMMISSION MEETING – Commissioner McCallister moved to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2005 meeting as written.  Commissioner Behnken seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

II.  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2005-03 COX COMMUNICATIONS AGREEMENT – Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2005-03 Cox Communications Agreement.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCallister and passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  HUGH PARKER TERMINATION – Manager Burns explained that Hugh Parker was leaving to work with his son.

II.  NEW MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR HIRE – Manager Burns stated that he had a possible replacement for Mr. Parker’s position.  Commissioner Behnken moved to hire Kent Beck for the new Maintenance Supervisor contingent upon the findings of an internal background check.  Commissioner Wagner seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  Jack Williams will continue on as the town’s part time help.

III.  VEHICLE “SALES” – SEALED BID DISCUSSION/DECISIONS ON HONDA CRV AND FORD CROWN VICTORIA – The bids for each vehicle were opened on the afternoon of April 11^th.  Before receiving a bid spread sheet, the commission decided on the minimum price (goal) they would accept for each vehicle.  They agreed on $4,000 minimum for the red Honda CRV and $750 minimum for the white Ford Police Vehicle.  The top bids were $4,700.00 for the Honda and $2,200.99 for the Ford.  Commissioner McCallister moved that the town sell the 2 vehicles to the top bidders.  If the top bidder on either vehicle doesn’t pay, the Honda will be re-advertised but the Chevy will be sold to the second place bidder for $1,801.00.  Commissioner Behnken seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

IV.  PERSONNEL POLICY RESOLUTION 2005-04 – After discussing the personnel policy change, Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the Personnel Policy Resolution 2005-04 as written.  Commissioner Wagner seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 

MAYOR COMBS’ REPORT:  Mayor Combs asked Ricardo Garcia to be the Police Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem because he has time during the day to meet with the staff, etc.  The Commission agreed with appointing Commissioner Garcia as Mayor Pro-Tem.

COMMISSIONER McCALLISTER’S REPORT:  Commissioner McCallister passed out the new budget and the Commission went over the new figures.  Commissioner Behnken moved to approve the adjusted budget for the second half of this fiscal year.  Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

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

COMMISSIONER GARCIA'S REPORT:  Commissioner Garcia stated that he had nothing to report but that he was glad to be back. 

COMMISSIONER WAGNER’S REPORT:  Commissioner Wagner had nothing to report.

POLICE REPORT:  Chief Cash reported that he hired a new part-time officer, William Curtis.  He is currently an SP on Eglin A.F.B.  Also, Chief Cash applied for a grant for a bullet proof vest.

TOWN MANAGER UPDATE:  Manager Burns had nothing to report but stated that he would run an advertisement for accepting bids on the engineering for Shalimar Drive and Mande/Brande Courts.

Mayor Combs instructed Manager Burns to buy speed limit signs for Old Ferry Road, Gardner Drive, and Cherokee Road lowering the speed limit on each street by 5 MPH.  He would like letters with surveys to go out to all of the people that live on the periphery of Shalimar but not actually in the town limits.  Also, he asked that the police department hand out flyers to all of the residents that live on those 3 streets informing them of the speed limit changes.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:  Commissioner McCallister moved to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and it passed unanimously.