Town of Shalimar

Town Commission Meeting Minutes

November 13, 2007

 

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Gary Combs called the meeting to order at 6:01 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 Ricardo Garcia - present

 

Commissioner Jerry McCallister - present

 

Commissioner Ursel Behnken -  present

 

Commissioner Glenn Wagner -  present

 

Others in attendance:  Town Manager Tom Burns, Deputy Clerk Tina Smith, Police Chief John Cash, Planning and Zoning Chairman Brad Gable, Planning and Zoning Member Johann Behnken, Steven Peterson, Resident Kenneth Holt.

 

PLANNING AND ZONING BUSINESS - The Planning and Zoning Board discussed entering into a parking agreement with the Shalimar Yacht Basin.  Attorney Chesser sent a letter with his representatives.  He will review the current agreement and forward it back to Town Hall.  Mayor Combs stated that the agreement includes a one foot limit (for cars to be parked near the pavement).  He would like to see that number changed to 3 feet.

 

TOWN RESIDENTS' TIME - There were no residents present.

 

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Attorney Chesser was not able to attend the meeting but he sent two representatives.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

I.

 

APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 9, 2007 REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION MEETING - Commissioner McCallister moved to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2007 Meeting as written.  Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

II.

 

STORAGE LOT UPDATE - Manager Burns updated that there are already some RVs parked in the storage lot.  None of the owners have returned letters yet.

III.

 

RICHBOURG RESIDENT “DE-ANNEXATION DISCUSSION - Mr. Wickliffe asked the commission for a legal reason for not allowing him to “de-annex”.  Mayor Combs stated that the commission will have an opinion from the town attorney at the next meeting.

IV.

 

SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2008-03 - BOND POWERS - Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2008-03.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I.

 

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES - Deputy Clerk Tina Smith asked that everyone bring a dish (like last year).  It was also decided that the parade would start approximately 30 minutes later than previous year.  Commissioner Wagner stated that he would be able to stay around town hall during the parade.

II.

 

SHALIMAR YACHT BASIN DEVELOPMENT ORDER INQUIRY - A letter from Attorney Chesser to Attorney Jeff McInnis was attached to the packets.  Attorney Chesser believes that it would be unfair to the residents to allow an extension on the Development Order.  He believes that the developers should have to resubmit the documentation.

III.

 

Mayor Combs asked the ’55 Chevy be added to New Business on January’s agenda.

 

MAYOR COMBS’ REPORT:

I.

 

Mayor Combs had nothing to report.

 

COMMISSIONER GARCIA’S REPORT - Commissioner Garcia reported that he attended the flag raising ceremony at Uptown Station.  He stated that the 40’x70’ flag is only temporary; they have a larger flag ordered.

 

COMMISSIONER MCCALLISTER’S REPORT - Commissioner McCallister stated that there are several residents in Shalimar Commons who would like the trees that are hanging over their fences to be trimmed.  Manager Burns iterated that he already talked to the manager of the plaza and they simply need hold harmless agreements signed by the homeowners.

 

COMMISSIONER BEHNKEN’S REPORT - Commissioner Behnken had nothing to report but she did state that she will help with the Christmas party.

 

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

 

POLICE REPORT -

- Officer Steve Shadwell will be leaving for Iraq for a year.  Manager Burns asked the Commission if the town would still pay for his life insurance.  Mayor Combs asked Manager Burns to find out if Officer Shadwell would be covered if anything happened to him.

- Detective Roberts is still on light duty - should be off some time next month

- The police department helped with the latest Toys for Tots.

 

TOWN MANAGER UPDATE -

- Gene Tucker asked that the speed bumps be added soon.  Manager Burns stated that there is a lot of speed enforcement on Old Ferry.

-  The maintenance building RFP with specs will be out by the end of November.  They should be able to have the groundbreaking by February.  Modifications can be made during the opening of the RFPs.

- Detective Roberts went in the hole approximately 140 hours on his leave but decided to clear the problem up right away by paying the town cash.

- The goal before the next audit is to clean up the personnel policy

- The auditors will give their report at the next meeting and we should receive it electronically beforehand.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

NOVEMBER 28, 2007 - PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING

 

DECEMBER 11, 2007 - PARADE, TOWN COMMISSION MEETING, CHRISTMAS PARTY

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Commissioner Behnken moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCallister and it passed unanimously.

 

 

 

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Tina Smith, Secretary