City Commission Meeting 06-07-2011

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CITY OF SOUTH BAY
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 7,2011
A Regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of South Bay, Florida was called to order by Mayor
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Shirley Walker-Turner at 7:03 P.M. in the Commission chambers at 335 S.W. 2
Avenue June 7, 2011.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was given by all in attendance.
Roll Call:
Present
Mayor, Shirley Walker-Turner
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Vice-Mayor, Linda Johnson
Commissioner, Esther E. Berry
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Commissioner, Joe Kyles
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Commissioner, John Wilson
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Absent
Staff in Attendance:
City Manager, Corey Alston
City Clerk, Virginia K. Walker
City Attorney, Thomas Montgomery
Community Dev. Dir. Arthur Anderson
Public Works Director, Ed Kerr
There were no voting conflicts.
There were no comments from the floor regarding the agenda items.
Commissioner Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. (Proclamation in
recognition of loved ones and to honor parents for Ebony Elite Ladies Society, Proclamation, Proclaiming
Mayas Civility Month, Minutes Commission meeting May 17,2011). The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kyles. The vote was Commissioner Berry, yes; Commissioner Kyles, yes; Commissioner
Wilson, yes; Vice-Mayor Johnson, yes and Mayor Walker-Turner, yes.
Special Business
Dr. Anderson requested that the city apply for a 5013c status. The Mayor instructed the Staff to work
with the City Attorney and bring back more information regarding the need.
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The Mayor made a presentation to Okeelanta Sugar in appreciation of their participation on behalf of
the city in the Great American Clean Up.
The City Clerk presented a certificate of appreciation on behalf of Rosenwald Elementary School to the
City for their valuable support and service.
Old Business:
The City Manager reported that he had drafted a letter to Glades Utility Authority in answer to their
request from the city to give back its current fiscal year's committed host fee. He said that the Mayor
has reviewed the letter and made a few changes. He said that he plans to read the letter at the GUA
Board meeting on June 8, 2011 that is being held in the Commission chambers in the city. He said that
he felt that the request for the host fee was incomplete since they had not asked for the county to
forego theirs. The Manager said that he has received a number of requests to either purchase or lease
the city's property at 101 N.W.
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Avenue. He said that he has a request from a Pharmacy, a legal office,
a grocery store, etc. He said that he has requested the use of space from the county CAC for the Senior
Citizens at a minimal cost of $1.00 per year. The city will clean and do minor repairs to the space to
make it usable. He said that it should be ready by July 1, for the seniors to move in. He said that it will
also house the South Bay Food Pantry.
The City Manager presented the calendar for the budget for the fiscal year 2011-2012. He said that
there will be a work shop prior to the next regular meeting at 6:00 to review the current budget.
Commissioner Kyles made a motion to adopt Resolution 17-2011 supporting the strategic planning
process for identifying and prioritizing economic development and community revitalization projects.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Berry. The vote was Commissioner Berry, yes;
Commissioner Kyles, yes; Commissioner Wilson, yes; Vice-Mayor Johnson, yes and Mayor Walker­
Turner, yes.
Commissioner Berry reported that she and the City Manager are to meet with Ms. Shandra Dowers,
Principal of Rosenwald on Thursday June 9, at 9:00 a.m.
The City Manager distributed a thank you letter from the American Cancer Society. He said that there
will be advertisements in the Sun and the Post regarding the reconstruction of Palm Beach Road and
also for Building Services. He said that he will come back some time in July for their approval. He said
that he had received an e-mail inviting the Commission and Managers to attend a County Commission
Meeting to be held at Pahokee. Commissioner Berry said that the meeting should be scheduled with the
Tri-Cities. City Manager Alston reminded the Commission that the Florida league of Cities Conference
will be held August 11-13 at the World Center Marriott in Orlando and that the national League will be
held in Phoenix Arizona.
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Commissioner Wilson said that he rode with Sergeant Ford and the Valero Road is in bad shape. The
Mayor advised the Manager to follow up on the problem and get back to the commission.
Commissioner Kyles said Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Evening to all and thanked them for
coming to the meeting.
Commissioner Berry said that since the Hurricane season is here she would like to relinquish her time to
the Fire Rescue Team. Lieutenant Russell Frank said that he would be happy to get with anyone that
wanted to stop by his office to discuss emergency preparation for the hurricanes.
Mayor Walker-Turner adjourned the meeting.
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