Town of Shalimar

Special Town Commission Meeting Minutes

October 24, 2005

 

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Gary Combs called the special meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in Town Hall chambers.  He led the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the Flag.

 

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD         

 

Mayor Gary Combs :

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Ricardo Garcia:

 

Commissioner Jerry McCallister:

 

Commissioner Ursel Behnken:

 

Commissioner Glenn Wagner:

 

Others in attendance:  Town Manager Tom Burns , Deputy Clerk Tina Smith

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I.

 

ORDINANCE 2006-03 FIRST READING – Manager Burns briefed Attorney Chesser’s concerns with the fees being charged.  It was suggested that the board revise the fee schedule for the town’s occupational licensing to include a marina.  Commissioner Behnken moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2006-03 with changes (remove #3 under “Requirements for Marinas ” and move “Whereas, The Town of Shalimar desires to maintain the water quality in Garnier’s Bayou; and” up between the second and third whereas statement.  Commissioner Wagner seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  Each Commissioner will review the Occupational License fee schedule for suggested changes and Manager Burns will call the Florida League of Cities to check on the legalities.  Manager Burns will also research other fee schedules.

 

Commissioner Wagner asked Manager Burns for an update on the storage units.  Manager Burns stated that the developers agreed to landscaping with irrigation.  Mayor Combs suggested that Manager Burns not sign the occupancy certificate if they are still not in compliance.  They should have to come before the Town Commission.

 

Before the next meeting, Manager Burns will inform Mr. Harrell that he is going to suggest to the commission that the town pursue eminent domain on the largest lot next to town hall.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

OCTOBER 26, 2005 – PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING, 6:00 P.M.

 

NOVEMBER 8, 2005 -- TOWN COMMISSION MEETING, 6:00 P.M.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Commissioner Wagner moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m.   The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

 

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Tina Smith, Secretary