CEDAR KEY
COMMISSION MEETS
February 20, 2018
The Cedar Key City Commission met on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 6:00 pm, at Cedar Key City Hall. Present were: Mayor Heath Davis, Vice-Mayor Sue Colson, and Commissioners Royce Nelson, Dale Register, and Nickie Rucker.
Staff in attendance included: City of Cedar Key Attorney Norm Fugate, Police Chief Virgil Sandlin, Fire Chief and Emergency Operations Manager Robert Robinson, Public Works Supervisor James Custer, City Clerk Nicole Gill, Assistant City Clerk Crystal Sharp, and Legal Assistant to Mr. Fugate Leslie Landress.
Among those in the audience were: Walt and Barbara McJordan, Beth Mizell, Peggy Herrick, Savanna Barry, Allison Nelson, Esta Johnston, Carl Robinson, Nickie and Jim Mason, Jeri and Bob Treat, and Mandy and Frank Offerle.
PUBLIC COMMENT
SIMPSON FAMILY CONCERN:
Commissioner Nickie Rucker reported that the funeral parlor representative at Bob Simpson’s funeral, on February 20, 2018, was given the wrong information about burial fees from City Hall staff, and that she went to the cemetery that morning to explain the fee mistake to that representative.
Simpson’s family members and friends spoke saying Rucker’s action was “rude,”
“disrespectful,” and could certainly have waited until after the funeral. Barbara McJordan said she was ashamed of the town, as no one was at the funeral to say words about Simpson’s prior Cedar Key Building Administrator and Fire Department service to the city.
Mayor Heath Davis thanked the family members for their input, explained that they had given the commission much to ponder, and averred that the “commission would do a better job in the future.”
GRANT APPLICATION:
Nature Coast Biological Station’s Dr. Savanna Barry requested permission to apply for a grant that will assist homeowners and city officials plan and protect their properties and adapt to sea-level rise and climate change. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Climate and Resilience Community of Practice, and Sea Grant application requires city permission, which was unanimously granted, and will be written by Dr. Barry.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION
The city and the Florida Department of Transportation, already agreed upon the project to replace the Dock Street, C Street, bridge, required a resolution to move the project forward. Commissioners approved the resolution unanimously.
CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL CLERK
City Clerk Nicole Gill has completed the requirements of the Certified Municipal Clerk Program offered by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
RESOLUTION 409
At a prior commission meeting, Police Chief Virgil Sandlin requested and received approval to acquire newer, free government surplus automobiles to replace two police cars and search for a newer Public Works Department vehicle as well. Resolution 409, passed unanimously, is the necessary budget amendment to allow that request.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTION
GALA TICKET SALES:
Mayor Davis encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming City Gala; the benefits will help support the city’s children’s programs.
NOTICE OF ELECTION:
Two city commission and three Cedar Key Water Sewer District Board seats are open. Click here for the detailed notice: http://cedarkeynews.com/index.php/city-news/15-announcements/3617-city-and-ckwsd-notice-of-election-2018
DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEWS:
Department head reviews for Davis, Fire Chief Robert Robinson, Police Virgil Sandlin, and City Clerk Nicole Gill were discussed and approved. To view documents, click on the February 20 agenda packet here: http://cedarkeynews.com/images/PIX_2018/CITY_2018/AGENDAS/MCH_2018/CityComPckt_20mch2018.pdf
MINUTES APPROVED
Minutes from the February 6, 2018, city commission meeting were unanimously approved.
MEETING ADJOURNED
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:50 pm.
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