Town of Shalimar

Town Commission Meeting Minutes

January 12, 2010

 

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, Chief John Cash, Planning and Zoning Member Johann Behnken, Angela Balent and Kristin McCalister with O’Sullivan Creel, Tim and Sharon Smith, Steve and Paulette Peterson.

 

PLANNING AND ZONING BUSINESS - The Planning and Zoning Board did not have any recommendations for the Town Commission.

 

TOWN RESIDENTS' TIME - Town business owner Steve Peterson believes the Town should be obligated to follow the guidelines in Amendment 6 and only charge him for the 24 slips that are not on the submerged land lease.  He also invited the town to make an offer to purchase the Yacht Basin again.  Attorney Chesser is not comfortable with the town discussing purchase while they are also trying to work out the licensing fee. The Commission appointed Manager Burns as the Point of Contact for any Yacht Basin purchasing discussions and Attorney Chesser will research Amendment 6 to ensure whether or not it pertains to the town.

 

Resident Sharon Smith asked why the town has so many unmarked police vehicles.  Mayor Combs explained that the officers are able to choose if they want their vehicles marked.  Also, Chief Cash reported that the Police Department does a lot of traffic enforcement and unmarked vehicles work well for this.

 

Sharon also asked if there is any schedule for any of the roads to be repaved.  Mayor Combs reported that the town just went out for bids to repave several of the roads and the bid opening date is scheduled for January 29.

 

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Attorney Chesser had nothing to report.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

I.

 

APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 8, 2009 TOWN COMMISSION MEETING - Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2009 Town Commission Meeting as written.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

II.

 

BARRON COURT LAND REQUEST - The residents for this issue are not present. This item will be removed from the agenda until the residents are ready to discuss it again.

III.

 

VALPARAISO APAC CONTRACT - This was discussed earlier in the meeting. No new updates were reported.

IV.

 

RICHBOURG STORAGE LOT UPDATE - Manager Burns reported that the Planning and Zoning Board asked him to go out for bids for different aspects of the lot.  They should have a recommendation for the Commission at the February Meeting.  The gravesite was mentioned and it was suggested that the town find out the owner of that property.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I.

 

AUDIT OUTBRIEF - Angela Balent with O’Sullivan Creel briefly reviewed the Commission.  All in all the town performed well and there were no severe weaknesses.

II.

 

JLUS RESOLUTION - Commissioner Garcia moved to approve Resolution 2010-02 as written.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously with Commissioners Wagner and McCallister abstaining from the vote.

III.

 

MONEY TRANSFER - Manager Burns transferred $100,000 to the FMIT which he discussed with Finance Commissioner Jerry McCallister before he moved it.  Commissioner McCallister moved to permit $100,000 to be moved to the FMIT fund.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia and passed unanimously.

 

MAYOR COMBS’ REPORT - Mayor Combs stated that the next OCLOC dinner will be on Tuesday at the new Soundside restaurant.

 

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

 

COMMISSIONER MCCALLISTER’S REPORT - Commissioner McCallister is upset that the town had the same the same write up 2 years in a row with the Purchase Orders.  The requirement amount was raised last year but POs still aren’t getting signed.

 

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

 

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

 

POLICE REPORT - The Police report is attached.  Chief Cash also added that there was a bomb threat at the Foodmax today and there have been reports of solicitors on Sara Drive and Carl Brandt.

 

TOWN MANAGER UPDATE - Manager Burns had nothing to report.  Mayor Combs asked Manager Burns why the ’55 Chevy wasn’t used in the Christmas Parade and when will it be sold.  Manager Burns explained that all of the lights were removed and the office staff will find the receipts and list the car when they are found.

  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

JANUARY 27, 2010 - 6:00 - PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING

 

FEBRUARY 9, 2010 - 6:00 - TOWN COMMISSION MEETING

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Commissioner Garcia moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

___________________________________              __February 9, 2010___________

Tina Smith, Secretary                                                        Date approved