CITY COMMISSION MET 19 NOVEMBER
The Cedar Key City Commssion met Tuesday,
The Cedar Key City Commssion met Tuesday,
November 19, 2024 - 5 pm at City Hall
PUBLIC COMMENT
LIBRARY
Friends of the Cedar Key Library chair Joyce DeHaan asked when the Library would become available for public use. Emergency Operations Manager Robert Robinson responded that the insurance company has settled, and a contractor has been hired to complete the restoration work necessary to reopen. The contractor can present no completion schedule as yet.
LIBRARY
Friends of the Cedar Key Library chair Joyce DeHaan asked when the Library would become available for public use. Emergency Operations Manager Robert Robinson responded that the insurance company has settled, and a contractor has been hired to complete the restoration work necessary to reopen. The contractor can present no completion schedule as yet.
After thanking the commissioners for an effective, efficient hurricane recovery, Scott Denison warned that soon commissioners will experience a drop in property values and, resultantly, less revenue coming to the city and planning for that is important.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Cedar Key Chamber of commerce President Doug Lindhout urged the easing of building and permitting regulations, as this would be helpful to the business community.
Cedar Key Chamber of commerce President Doug Lindhout urged the easing of building and permitting regulations, as this would be helpful to the business community.
CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
The CKWSD requested permission to temporarily occupy space in the parking lot across from the Market to stage equipment used to refurbish the first set of lift stations. They will use as little space as possible. Commissioners unanimously approved the request.
The CKWSD requested permission to temporarily occupy space in the parking lot across from the Market to stage equipment used to refurbish the first set of lift stations. They will use as little space as possible. Commissioners unanimously approved the request.
General Manager John Rittenhouse announced an informational public meeting on December 2 when he and the refurbishing contractor will explain where and when city traffic might be interrupted and how it will be managed.
CLAM CELEBRATION
University of Florida Extension Agent Leslie Sturmer invited all to the November 30 Clam Celebration which will unveil four fie-foot clam shells decorated by local artists and to be placed about town.
University of Florida Extension Agent Leslie Sturmer invited all to the November 30 Clam Celebration which will unveil four fie-foot clam shells decorated by local artists and to be placed about town.
CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER
Mary Prescott announced that the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Festival will happen but in an altered state. The board is reworking the size, the requirements associated by a juried show, and the number and availability of needed volunteers. More information will be forthcoming.
Mary Prescott announced that the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Festival will happen but in an altered state. The board is reworking the size, the requirements associated by a juried show, and the number and availability of needed volunteers. More information will be forthcoming.
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION 557
This resolution amends the future land use plan map series in the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioners unanimously approved the ordinance.
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
JAMES MOORE
Commissioners unanimously agreed to hire James Moore, Certified Public Accountants, at a cost of $40,300 to assist the city clerk in the production of books to precede the City’s and the Community Redevelopment Agency’s annual audits.
PURVIS and GRAY
Commissioners unanimously agreed to hire Purvis and Gray, Certified Public Accountants,, at a cost of $4,970, to perform the City’s and the Community Redevelop net Agency’s annual audits.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mayor Colson suggested using the Marina dock, which extends the parking lot’s west side, be used temporarily by those persons normally renting the outside Marina kiosks. Commissioners unanimously vote in favor of the idea.
RESOLUTION 557
This resolution amends the future land use plan map series in the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioners unanimously approved the ordinance.
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
JAMES MOORE
Commissioners unanimously agreed to hire James Moore, Certified Public Accountants, at a cost of $40,300 to assist the city clerk in the production of books to precede the City’s and the Community Redevelopment Agency’s annual audits.
PURVIS and GRAY
Commissioners unanimously agreed to hire Purvis and Gray, Certified Public Accountants,, at a cost of $4,970, to perform the City’s and the Community Redevelop net Agency’s annual audits.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mayor Colson suggested using the Marina dock, which extends the parking lot’s west side, be used temporarily by those persons normally renting the outside Marina kiosks. Commissioners unanimously vote in favor of the idea.
The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.
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