Town of Shalimar

Town Commission Meeting Minutes

June 10, 2008

 

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Combs called the meeting to order at 5:59 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 -  absent

 

Commissioner Glenn Wagner -  present

 

Others in attendance:  Town Manager Tom Burns, Deputy Clerk Tina Smith, Town Attorney Mike Chesser (arrived at 6:15), Police Chief John Cash, Police Lieutenant John Spohn, Planning and Zoning Member Johann Behnken and residents Kenneth Holt and Arthur Johanson.

 

PLANNING AND ZONING BUSINESS - The Planning and Zoning Board did not have a meeting in May.

 

TOWN RESIDENTS' TIME - Residents present had no new business.

 

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Town Attorney, Mike Chesser, had not yet arrived.  Mayor Combs stated that this agenda item would be tabled until later in the meeting.  When Attorney Chesser arrived, he had nothing new to report.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

I.

 

APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 13, 2008 COMMISSION MEETING - Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2008 Town Commission Meeting as written.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wagner and passed unanimously.

II.

 

MAINTENANCE BUILDING UPDATE - Manager Burns reported that the steel was put up today and the building shell should be up by Sunday.  The inside should only take approximately 2-3 weeks.

III.

 

RUSSELL ARNEY PROPERTY - 14 CHEROKEE ROAD - Mr. Arney was not present at the meeting but dropped off a letter.  He removed the sheds but it was after the deadline of June 2.  At this point, there are only 2 piles of debris that Mr. Arney has promised will be removed once the builders get their equipment to the lot - should be before the end of the month.  Commissioner McCallister moved to eliminate the fine that was suggested at the last meeting.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia and passed unanimously.

IV.

 

RICHBOURG STORAGE LOT UPDATE - Mayor Combs reported that there are 3 owners left who have not signed the Quit Claim deed.  One of those owners owns 3 of the properties so Mayor Combs is trying to get in touch with them.  The Police Department has made several attempts to get their contact information from their renters but no one is ever home at the rental properties.  Attorney Chesser was directed to move forward with the Quiet Title Action and if Mayor Combs contacts any of the owners, he will inform Attorney Chesser’s office.

V.

 

LOT BETWEEN SNUG HARBOUR AND SYB UPDATE - Mayor Combs asked Manager Burns to move forward with ordering a survey.  Attorney Chesser stated that the survey should have been ordered today.  He asked if the town wanted to move forward with the survey without a signed contract.  They agreed that they’d like to have a signed contract but stay on the list for the surveyor.

VI.

 

ORDINANCE 2008-04 - GOLF CART USE - SECOND READING - The Commission discussed several changes to the ordinance.  Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2008-04 as amended.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wagner and passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I.

 

RESOLUTION 2008-02 - AMENDING BUDGET - Attorney Chesser stated that an ordinance can not be amended with a resolution.  Manager Burns reported that he will advertise the 2 readings of the budget amendment ordinance to be read at the 2 upcoming budget workshops.

 

MAYOR COMBS’ REPORT:

I.

 

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Mayor Combs reported that he met with Manager Burns and Chief Cash earlier today to discuss manning, the budget for next year, ways to conserve gas, etc.  One thing mentioned was that the part-time officer, Carl Miley, will no longer be able to take his car home.  Detective Roberts is supposed to have his shoulder surgery some time next week.

 

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

 

COMMISSIONER MCCALLISTER’S REPORT:

Commissioner McCallister reported that a resident complained to him about people parking in the streets next to tree islands in front of their houses.  Manager Burns explained to him that this is illegal and if he gets approached again, he should direct the complainant to the Police Department.

I.

 

SCHEDULE BUDGET WORKSHOPS - The Budget workshops will be held on June 24, 2008 at 5:30 and July 8, 2008 at 5:45.  Manager Burns will e-mail the budget out to everyone tomorrow.

 

COMMISSIONER BEHNKEN’S REPORT - Commissioner Behnken was not present.

 

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

 

POLICE REPORT - The monthly police report is attached.  Chief Cash was asked to e-mail his weekly WAR reports to all commissioners.

 

TOWN MANAGER UPDATE - Manager Burns stated that Impact Graphics has been working on the marquee sign.  It should be working soon.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

JUNE 25, 2008 - PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING

 

JULY 8, 2008 - NEXT TOWN COMMISSION MEETING

 

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss the EAR at their next meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Commissioner McCallister moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia and it passed unanimously.