Town of Shalimar

Town Commission Meeting Minutes

August 14, 2007

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Gary Combs called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. in Town Hall chambers.  He led the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the Flag.

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD         

Others in attendance:  Town Attorney Mike Chesser, Town Manager Tom Burns, Deputy Clerk Tina Smith, Police Chief John Cash, Detective Sam Roberts, Police Sergeant John Spohn, Patrolman Steve Shadwell, Planning and Zoning Member Johann Behnken, Michael Kent, Jan Carlson, Abigail Calhoun, Jeremy Gilbert, Jacque Ketchens, Kenneth Holt, Jennifer Roberts, Regina and Brittney Nolan, John McDaniel, Todd Wehling, Doug and Loretta Roberts, James Axle, and Brooke Cash.

Mayor Combs introduced the commission to the members of the audience.  Chief Cash presented Detective Sam Roberts with a Medal of Honor and Life Saving Commendation from the Town of Shalimar and the Silver Star for Bravery from A.P.H.F.

PLANNING AND ZONING BUSINESS - The Planning and Zoning Board didn't make any recommendations that require approval from the Commission.

TOWN RESIDENTS' TIME - Resident Jan Carlson (Garnier’s Cay Phase II Board of Directors President) asked the Commission to consider designating the woody area at the end of Shalimar Drive as overflow parking for Garnier’s Cay Phase II residents.  She stated that the Homeowner’s Association agreed that they did not want to extend the current parking area because they didn’t want to remove the mature trees.  Manager Burns stated that there were many ways to approach the situation.  He suggested that the area be available to everyone who lives in that area and the town will add a sign informing those who park there that they must pre-coordinate overnight parking with the Shalimar Police Department.  The Commission and Ms. Carlson agreed with this idea.

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Town Attorney, Mike Chesser, stated that he talked to Pat Lott and she asked him to let the commission know that she could meet with them by phone if they required further counsel.  She also asked that she receive all pertinent documentation (such as the resolution) more than 24 hours before it is to be brought up for discussion.  She advised that the commission could approve this resolution in concept only but only because they are required to hold a public hearing.  Commissioner Behnken moved to accept Resolution 2007-04 as written.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCallister.  There was some discussion.  Resolution 2007-04 passed unanimously.  The commission will try and meet on September 25, 2007 for the public hearing to discuss this issue in further detail.

Attorney Chesser spoke with School Board attorney Jeff McInnis.  Attorney Chesser reported that there are currently 11 owners who will need to sign over their interest in the property.  Manager Burns agreed to draft up a letter for each owner to sign but forward it to Attorney Chesser for approval before it goes out in the mail.

There have been several inquiries about the Shalimar Yacht Basin lately (zoning classification, how many units could be built there, current height limit, etc.).  Manager Burns informed the commission that Jack Dorman pointed out to him that the limit for “units per acre”, according to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, is 15 units.  Attorney Chesser suggested to Manager Burns that it would be best to forward all zoning questions to him.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

 MAYOR COMBS’ REPORT:

COMMISSIONER GARCIA’S REPORT - Commissioner Garcia had nothing to report.

COMMISSIONER MCCALLISTER’S REPORT - Commissioner McCallister reminded everyone that the two Budget hearings are on September 11 and 13 at 5:30 p.m.

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

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

POLICE REPORT

- The Police Department has been diligent about writing parking tickets

- Chief Cash and Detective Roberts did a gun safety briefing for Mayor Combs’ Squadron

- Chief Cash set up a week long survey on Old Ferry Road.  The survey showed that the peak hours are between 10 a.m. until noon and 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

TOWN MANAGER UPDATE - Manager Burns had nothing to report except that he will be leaving for vacation tomorrow morning and will be back to work in a week.

There was some discussion about the Budget Hearing dates.  Commissioner Behnken moved to move the 2^nd Budget Hearing to September 25, 2007 right before the planned Bond Hearing.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia and passed unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mayor Combs went over the announcements and reminded everyone of the Special Bond Hearing and the date change on the 2^nd Budget Hearing.

ADJOURNMENT:  Commissioner Behnken moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wagner and it passed unanimously.