[3:53] All right.
[4:03] Okay.
[4:05] All right, folks, we are going to go ahead and get started, and I'm going to go ahead
[4:09] and call this Bartow City Commission regular meeting to order today is
[4:12] Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, and it is
[4:12] Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, and it is
[4:15] 6:03 p.m.
[4:18] At this time, we will have the invocation by Reverend Becky Tolster
[4:21] from Holy Trinity
[4:24] Church.
[4:30] Let's pray.
[4:31] Heavenly Father, we thank you for this beautiful city of
[4:35] Bartow, for the people who call this community home and
[4:35] Bartow, for the people who call this community home and
[4:38] those who work to make it so special, Lord, especially for those
[4:42] being honored tonight. We give you thanks and we ask
[4:45] that you would continue to protect us in all we
[4:49] do, be with the commissioners and all who make
[4:49] do, be with the commissioners and all who make
[4:52] decisions tonight. We pray that you would open their ears
[4:56] and hearts and that we would have ours open as
[4:59] well. For it's in your name we pray. Amen.
[4:59] well. For it's in your name we pray. Amen.
[5:10] To the Republic for which it stands, one nation
[5:13] under God, indivisible with liberty and
[5:16] justice for all.
[5:22] Right, thank you. Now we will have our special
[5:22] Right, thank you. Now we will have our special
[5:26] proclamations and presentations and first on the list is
[5:30] you want to go ahead. Yes, ma'am, I'll take the
[5:34] lead here.
[5:36] We have many special presentations and proclamations tonight, but our first
[5:36] We have many special presentations and proclamations tonight, but our first
[5:39] one is special to all of us and it will be
[5:44] in honor of K9 ACE and Deputy Sheriff Natalie A. Strike, who
[5:47] I think just came in the back of the room there. So if you guys would like to join the
[5:47] I think just came in the back of the room there. So if you guys would like to join the
[5:51] mayor down at the podium when the time is
[5:53] appropriate, please let me read this proclamation of the city of
[5:57] Bartow. It's appropriate. Come down. Yeah, whenever
[6:01] y'all are ready. We're going to get as much ACE time as we can. Absolutely.
[6:01] y'all are ready. We're going to get as much ACE time as we can. Absolutely.
[6:06] And whereas the safety and security of our communities depends on
[6:10] courageous law enforcement officers and canine partners
[6:14] who willingly place themselves in harm's way. In service
[6:17] to others. And whereas K9A, a seven year old
[6:21] German Shepherd with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, has faithfully served
[6:24] the citizens of Polk County since March 2020. Alongside
[6:24] the citizens of Polk County since March 2020. Alongside
[6:28] his handler and partner Deputy Sheriff Natalie A. Strike.
[6:31] And whereas on August 6, 2026, Deputy A strike K9
[6:35] ACE and fellow deputies were engaged in the apprehension of an armed
[6:35] ACE and fellow deputies were engaged in the apprehension of an armed
[6:38] felony suspect when the encounter escalated into a violent
[6:41] exchange of gunfire.
[6:44] And whereas without hesitation and in accordance with his training, K9
[6:48] ACE moved toward the danger, placing himself between an armed suspect
[6:48] ACE moved toward the danger, placing himself between an armed suspect
[6:52] and the law enforcement officers he was trained to protect.
[6:55] Whereas during this courageous action K9 ACE was struck by gunfire
[6:59] suffering a devastating injury to his front left leg and severe blood loss.
[6:59] suffering a devastating injury to his front left leg and severe blood loss.
[7:03] While the deputies involved escaped physical injury.
[7:07] Whereas despite extraordinary emergency veterinary efforts to save his life and
[7:11] his injured limb, the severity of ACEs wounds required the
[7:11] his injured limb, the severity of ACEs wounds required the
[7:14] amputation of his left front leg. And
[7:18] whereas ACE demonstrated the very qualities we honor in our human first
[7:21] responders, courage in the face of danger, loyalty to
[7:24] his fellow officers, selfless service, and an unwavering
[7:24] his fellow officers, selfless service, and an unwavering
[7:28] willingness to protect others. Whereas Deputy Sheriff
[7:31] Natalie A. Strike and K9 ACE represent the extraordinary relationship
[7:35] between law enforcement canine and a handler.
[7:35] between law enforcement canine and a handler.
[7:39] A partnership built upon countless hours of training, trust,
[7:42] communication, loyalty, and an unbreakable bond.
[7:47] Whereas the city of Bartow also recognizes Deputy A strike
[7:47] Whereas the city of Bartow also recognizes Deputy A strike
[7:51] and the other law enforcement officers involved in this dangerous encounter
[7:54] for their courage, professionalism and commitment to protecting the
[7:58] citizens of Polk County. Whereas although the injuries sustained
[8:01] in the line of duty, line of duty will bring canine ACEs
[8:05] distinguished law enforcement career to an end. His
[8:08] service, sacrifice, and heroism will never be forgotten.
[8:12] Whereas K9ACE now begins a new chapter surrounded by those who love
[8:12] Whereas K9ACE now begins a new chapter surrounded by those who love
[8:15] him, carrying with him the gratitude of an entire community
[8:19] in the admiration of people throughout Polk County in the state of Florida and beyond.
[8:23] Now therefore be it proclaimed that the City Commission of the City of Bartow,
[8:23] Now therefore be it proclaimed that the City Commission of the City of Bartow,
[8:26] Florida, on behalf of our citizens proudly recognizes
[8:30] and honors K9ACE and Deputy Sheriff Natalie A. Strike.
[8:34] For extraordinary coverage, faithful service, dedication to
[8:34] For extraordinary coverage, faithful service, dedication to
[8:38] the protection of others. We extend our deepest gratitude
[8:41] to Deputy A strike for her service and partnership with
[8:44] ACE, and we salute K9ACE as a true law enforcement hero
[8:48] whose actions exemplify the highest traditions of courage,
[8:48] whose actions exemplify the highest traditions of courage,
[8:52] loyalty, and sacrifice. And further, the city of
[8:55] BARTA wishes K9A's continued strength and healing
[8:59] as he adjusts to his life and retirement and expresses our heartfelt
[8:59] as he adjusts to his life and retirement and expresses our heartfelt
[9:03] appreciation for his years of service to the citizens of Polk County.
[9:07] This proclamation is dated on this third day of September 2026.
[9:13] Thank you, Sean. I just want to say thank you for
[9:13] Thank you, Sean. I just want to say thank you for
[9:17] coming and being with us tonight. It's an honor to be able to
[9:21] meet Mr. Ace, even though he's not part of our PD.
[9:25] We are always appreciative of our canine partners at the
[9:25] We are always appreciative of our canine partners at the
[9:29] sheriff's office as well. Does the rest of
[9:33] the also any opportunity this commission gets to bring a dog into the
[9:36] commission chambers? We're doing it. We're doing it.
[9:36] commission chambers? We're doing it. We're doing it.
[9:41] Does anyone want to say anything? You've said it all.
[9:45] Well, the proclamation said it all. It didn't really leave me much to say, but that's
[9:47] okay. If the fellow commissioners want to come
[9:47] okay. If the fellow commissioners want to come
[9:50] down, we have something that we would like to present.
[9:56] Yeah. I'd love to. Mike.
[10:00] And we actually wore our purple shirts just for him.
[10:00] And we actually wore our purple shirts just for him.
[10:19] Can we. Come over and get a picture with. Everybody? Yeah, yeah.
[12:30] Center of the universe.
[13:04] What's his heart? He's got to be honest.
[13:08] All right. Thank you so much, you guys.
[13:12] Before next presentation, I do want to recognize
[13:12] Before next presentation, I do want to recognize
[13:17] September 1st was National Police K9
[13:19] Day. So I want to also say thank you to our
[13:23] Bartow PD K9
[13:25] officers, as well as the sheriff's
[13:25] officers, as well as the sheriff's
[13:28] office. I think they're kind of all in the same
[13:31] family, even though they wear different colors. So
[13:35] I want to say thank you to them and everything that they sacrifice daily
[13:39] for us. Thank you guys.
[13:42] Now I'm going to.
[13:46] Skip around on the agenda just a little bit. They're not on the
[13:49] agenda, but is Captain Houser here?
[13:49] agenda, but is Captain Houser here?
[13:52] There he is. Okay, sorry Mike, I can't see for some reason out there.
[13:57] Captain Houser is going to give us a quick update on the flock
[14:00] cameras. Situation.
[14:03] Or lack of flock camera situations more like it.
[14:07] More of a lack of good evening Commissioner, City Manager, Captain Hauser
[14:11] Bartow PD. So as we are aware,
[14:14] DOT put out a memorandum August 31
[14:14] DOT put out a memorandum August 31
[14:18] saying the removal of flock cameras on the state right of ways. So I did
[14:22] some open source research today. There are currently 13 flock
[14:26] cameras within the city limits of Bartow. Five of those are on private
[14:26] cameras within the city limits of Bartow. Five of those are on private
[14:29] properties. The remainder are on
[14:33] roadways. However, the city of Bartow does not own any flock cameras within
[14:36] the city.
[14:40] Who owns the 13? I can't tell you who owns
[14:43] them.
[14:45] Through open source research. You can find locations of them. Wow. He can only
[14:49] tell you Bartow does not own them. Yeah, Bartow does not own any
[14:49] tell you Bartow does not own them. Yeah, Bartow does not own any
[14:53] cameras, any slot cameras. Does the state
[14:56] does the state DOT have flock? Do we have flock cameras? At the
[15:00] state intersections?
[15:02] Like 60 and 17 and 98? There are cameras on
[15:02] Like 60 and 17 and 98? There are cameras on
[15:06] 60, 17, and 98.
[15:09] And the estate is responsible for taking those flock cameras
[15:12] down. Correct. That would be in the state right away. In the state
[15:12] down. Correct. That would be in the state right away. In the state
[15:15] right away, yes sir. People have asked about the
[15:19] camera by the fire station. There's a camera
[15:22] there. What kind of camera is that? It's the
[15:25] white camera.
[15:31] So it's a security camera for the fire department parking lot. They're on the
[15:34] red light.
[15:37] No, there's one there on the red light. That's a white camera. That may be a live
[15:37] No, there's one there on the red light. That's a white camera. That may be a live
[15:40] feed DOT camera. There are several of those.
[15:44] At major intersections as well. Those are just live feed
[15:47] only. Those have been there for. It has been there a long
[15:50] time. So it's not a flock camera. No, sir.
[15:50] time. So it's not a flock camera. No, sir.
[15:53] Yeah. Okay. It is just a live feed intersectional camera.
[15:58] Okay. Okay. Any other questions from the question?
[16:02] Thank you, Captain Hauser. Thank you.
[16:02] Thank you, Captain Hauser. Thank you.
[16:07] Okay, next on our agenda, we were going to do a recognition
[16:11] for one of our Bartow residents, Gerald Cochran. But
[16:14] since he couldn't be here with us tonight, we are going to postpone that
[16:14] since he couldn't be here with us tonight, we are going to postpone that
[16:18] and move it to another agenda. Where he can be
[16:22] with us.
[16:23] The next proclamation is the issuance of the
[16:27] recognition September 14th through the 18th
[16:31] of 2026. As disability voting rights week
[16:35] and it's being accepted by Lisa Peterson.
[16:39] So Lisa, if you'd like to join the mayor at the podium while I
[16:39] So Lisa, if you'd like to join the mayor at the podium while I
[16:42] read your proclamation, it would be my pleasure to do so. And this
[16:46] is a proclamation of the city of Bartow. Whereas disability
[16:49] voting rights week is a national nonpartisan movement
[16:49] voting rights week is a national nonpartisan movement
[16:53] hosted by the American Association of people with Disabilities,
[16:56] AAPD. And the Rev Up campaign to advocate for
[17:00] voting access and political power for people with
[17:03] disabilities. Whereas the disability community comprises an
[17:03] disabilities. Whereas the disability community comprises an
[17:06] important voting bloc representing diverse people across all communities.
[17:11] Whereas systemic barriers continue to prevent many people with disabilities
[17:15] from exercising their right to vote. Including inaccessible
[17:15] from exercising their right to vote. Including inaccessible
[17:19] polling places and insufficient accessible voting equipment.
[17:23] Whereas it is the responsibility of governments and communities to ensure that
[17:26] accessible, equitable voting opportunities exist for all citizens.
[17:26] accessible, equitable voting opportunities exist for all citizens.
[17:30] Including those with disabilities. And whereas disability voting rights
[17:34] week encourages voter registration, voter education,
[17:38] candidate forums, and the outreach to empower voters with disabilities
[17:38] candidate forums, and the outreach to empower voters with disabilities
[17:42] and to reduce voting barriers. Now therefore,
[17:45] Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the city of
[17:48] Bartow, Florida, does hereby proclaim the week of September 14
[17:52] through 18, 2026 as Disability Voting Rights Week.
[17:56] And urges all citizens to join in efforts to promote accessible voting
[18:00] and celebrate the voices and contributions of voters with disabilities.
[18:04] This proclamation is dated this third day of September 2026.
[18:14] Alright, we just want to thank Lisa for coming here today
[18:14] Alright, we just want to thank Lisa for coming here today
[18:17] in and accepting this proclamation. We're going to go ahead and
[18:21] scoot over here to the center and take a picture.
[19:25] Okay, Madam Mayor, your next proc
[19:28] Is close to our heart here. This is in recognition of National IT
[19:32] professionals day. So I'd like to divide up Frank Carnavaca and
[19:35] other members of his team. I think we've got several in the audience tonight.
[19:41] And this is a proclamation of the city of Bartow.
[19:44] Whereas the advancements of technology continue to transform our everyday
[19:48] lives providing enhanced communication, health,
[19:51] education, safety and economic benefits for all.
[19:51] education, safety and economic benefits for all.
[19:55] Whereas
[19:57] information, infertation, I just made up a new word.
[20:01] Gave you a new title. You didn't like me just make up. I know that's awesome information
[20:01] Gave you a new title. You didn't like me just make up. I know that's awesome information
[20:04] technology or IT professionals are the vital backbone
[20:08] behind those transformations working tirelessly and often
[20:11] behind Scenes develop, maintain, and support the critical
[20:15] infrastructure of our digital world.
[20:15] infrastructure of our digital world.
[20:18] Whereas IT professionals continuously employ their
[20:21] skills, creativity, and innovation to solve complex
[20:24] problems, ensure the security of our data, and make
[20:27] our lives more comfortable, efficient, and connected. And
[20:27] our lives more comfortable, efficient, and connected. And
[20:31] whereas IT professionals continue to be integral to the
[20:34] health, growth and resilience of our local
[20:36] businesses, industries, and public services
[20:40] for managing day-to-day operations to ensure robust cybersecurity
[20:44] defenses. Whereas the 15th day of September 2026
[20:47] has been designated as IT professionals day, a
[20:51] day to celebrate and show gratitude to these dedicated individuals who are
[20:51] day to celebrate and show gratitude to these dedicated individuals who are
[20:54] often the unsung heroes of our modern world. Now
[20:58] therefore, Tanya Tucker, as mayor of the city of Bartow, does hereby proclaim
[21:01] September 15, 2026 as National IT
[21:01] September 15, 2026 as National IT
[21:05] Professionals Day in the city of Bartow, and urges all citizens
[21:08] to join her in recognizing the important role IT
[21:12] professionals play in our community and in our lives. And to
[21:15] acknowledge their significant contributions and to express our
[21:15] acknowledge their significant contributions and to express our
[21:18] gratitude for their tireless work and dedication.
[21:22] This proclamation is dated this third day of September 2026.
[21:27] All right. I just want to say thank you to you guys for keeping
[21:27] All right. I just want to say thank you to you guys for keeping
[21:30] the city running because we know that
[21:34] honestly when the computers go out, all work stops
[21:37] in this day and age. Like nothing gets done. So thank
[21:37] in this day and age. Like nothing gets done. So thank
[21:40] you. And it's still hard to kind of believe that.
[21:47] Five guys manage everything for an entire city.
[21:51] In the IT aspect. So that's pretty amazing. That's a lot of work
[21:51] In the IT aspect. So that's pretty amazing. That's a lot of work
[21:55] if you don't know. That's a lot of work.
[21:59] Frank, do you want to say anything?
[22:02] Thank you, mayor. Commissioners, city manager, city attorney.
[22:02] Thank you, mayor. Commissioners, city manager, city attorney.
[22:06] Frank Konnevaca IT Director for the city.
[22:10] Let me introduce you to the incredible team that I have working for me.
[22:14] First, let me introduce my assistant director Dan
[22:14] First, let me introduce my assistant director Dan
[22:17] Franklin.
[22:21] Next we have Christian Stribula, who's our network
[22:24] administrator.
[22:27] James Isom, which is our IT specialist. And last, Raj
[22:27] James Isom, which is our IT specialist. And last, Raj
[22:30] Raju, which is our system
[22:32] administrator. I'm extremely proud
[22:35] of our IT team. And a lot that we do
[22:39] happens behind the scenes. But this team has been very busy
[22:39] happens behind the scenes. But this team has been very busy
[22:43] helping move the city forward. We've worked on implementing several
[22:47] new technologies, including a new human resources
[22:50] system, asset management system, payroll
[22:50] system, asset management system, payroll
[22:53] system. And we've even developed an app called
[22:57] MyBarto where citizens can download it off.
[23:02] Google App Store and the Apple Store. And you can
[23:02] Google App Store and the Apple Store. And you can
[23:05] go ahead and report directly to us. Any issues
[23:09] that you see out in the city?
[23:13] Our projects taken a tremendous amount of work, coordination and
[23:16] commitment.
[23:18] I might be the one standing up here today, but these guys are the real stars.
[23:21] They're the ones doing the work every day, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
[23:28] I wouldn't be successful without these guys. I'm very proud of the work that
[23:28] I wouldn't be successful without these guys. I'm very proud of the work that
[23:31] they do. And on behalf of the IT team, I want to thank you for the
[23:35] recognition this evening. And if you guys have anything you
[23:38] want to add?
[23:40] They're IT guys. They have no. They'll send you an email about
[23:40] They're IT guys. They have no. They'll send you an email about
[23:44] it. Did you open that?
[24:16] Okay, Madam Mayor, at this point I'd like to invite Kelly
[24:16] Okay, Madam Mayor, at this point I'd like to invite Kelly
[24:20] Sage. Kelly is a regent from Bartow Chapter of
[24:23] Daughters of the American Revolution.
[24:27] I'm losing it tonight. Man.
[24:30] She gets, she and her team get two in a row here.
[24:33] So the first one is in recognition of Star Spangled Banner Day.
[24:37] And it'll be my pleasure to read this proclamation.
[24:40] Whereas the Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem was written
[24:40] Whereas the Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem was written
[24:44] during the War of 1812. And whereas by the
[24:47] dawn's early light on September 14, 1814,
[24:51] Francis Scott Key saw the American flag flying over Fort
[24:51] Francis Scott Key saw the American flag flying over Fort
[24:54] McHenry, signifying an American victory and was inspired
[24:57] to write the words of the Star Spangled Banner. And
[25:00] whereas the Star Spangled Banner became our national anthem on March
[25:04] 3rd, 1931. When President Herbert Hoover
[25:04] 3rd, 1931. When President Herbert Hoover
[25:07] signed public law 823. And whereas millions of
[25:11] Americans cherish and respect the words and music of the Star Spangled
[25:14] Banner. And whereas sporting and public events begin with the singing
[25:14] Banner. And whereas sporting and public events begin with the singing
[25:18] or playing of the national anthem, as a reaffirmation of
[25:21] patriotism and love for our country. Whereas the
[25:24] Bartow Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
[25:28] Call for a day to observe this historical significance of the
[25:28] Call for a day to observe this historical significance of the
[25:31] Star Spangled Banner and to celebrate the words that Francis Scott
[25:35] Key penned in 1814. Now,
[25:38] therefore, Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the Authority vested in her as Mayor of the City of
[25:38] therefore, Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the Authority vested in her as Mayor of the City of
[25:42] Bartow, and on behalf of the City Commissioners and citizens of the city.
[25:47] Does hereby proclaim September 14, 2026 as Star
[25:50] Spangled Banner Day and urges all citizens in Bartow to recognize
[25:50] Spangled Banner Day and urges all citizens in Bartow to recognize
[25:54] and celebrate the anniversary of the birth of our country's
[25:57] national anthem. This proclamation is dated this third day of September
[26:01] 2026.
[26:05] All right, thank you Shawn. And if you would, let's go ahead and read
[26:05] All right, thank you Shawn. And if you would, let's go ahead and read
[26:09] the second proclamation so that
[26:11] she's the second proclamation tonight
[26:15] is related to Constitution Week, which is also coming up. And this
[26:15] is related to Constitution Week, which is also coming up. And this
[26:19] is a proclamation of the city of Bartow. Whereas September
[26:22] 17, 2026 marks the
[26:25] 239th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United
[26:29] States of America by the Constitutional Convention.
[26:29] States of America by the Constitutional Convention.
[26:33] And whereas it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this
[26:36] magnificent document in the anniversary of its creation.
[26:40] Whereas it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic
[26:40] Whereas it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic
[26:43] celebrations which will commemorate the occasion.
[26:47] Whereas public law 915 guarantees the
[26:51] issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States
[26:51] issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States
[26:54] of America, designating September 17th through
[26:58] 23 as Constitution Week. Now therefore,
[27:01] Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the city of
[27:04] Bartow, Florida does hereby proclaim the week of September
[27:04] Bartow, Florida does hereby proclaim the week of September
[27:08] 17 through 23, 2026 as
[27:11] Constitution week in the city of Bartow, and asks our citizens to reaffirm
[27:15] the ideas that the framers of the Constitution had
[27:18] in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms
[27:22] guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that
[27:26] lost rights may never be regained. This proclamation
[27:29] is dated this third day of September 2026.
[27:29] is dated this third day of September 2026.
[27:36] The Constitution of the United States says that binding document that has held our country
[27:40] together since it was conceived and designed in
[27:40] together since it was conceived and designed in
[27:43] 1787 with ratification by nine states
[27:47] June 21, 1788. Without it, we would not
[27:50] be celebrating 250 years of these United States in
[27:50] be celebrating 250 years of these United States in
[27:54] 2026.
[27:56] National Society Daughters of American Revolution, past
[27:59] president General Gertrude S. Carraway, was responsible for the
[28:03] annual designation of September 17 through
[28:03] annual designation of September 17 through
[28:06] 23rd as Constitution Week.
[28:09] Daughters have been tasked publicly to celebrate and promote the
[28:13] Constitution since a resolution to do so was signed into law by
[28:17] President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956.
[28:17] President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956.
[28:21] The Bartow chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are thankful to
[28:25] our city mayor Tanya Tucker and to the City
[28:28] Commissioners for allowing us to honor the United States Constitution
[28:28] Commissioners for allowing us to honor the United States Constitution
[28:31] by issuing the Constitution Week Proclamation. Thank
[28:35] you.
[28:59] I'm not. Telling.
[29:41] Madam Mayor, I'd like to invite my good friend Rusty Music from the
[29:41] Madam Mayor, I'd like to invite my good friend Rusty Music from the
[29:44] Bartow Community Service Center to join you at the podium. As we celebrate
[29:48] hunger action month. And this is a proclamation of the city of
[29:52] Bartow, whereas hunger and food insecurity continue to be
[29:52] Bartow, whereas hunger and food insecurity continue to be
[29:55] a serious challenge affecting individuals and families in our
[29:59] community. With nearly one in six households in the United States facing
[30:03] some form of food insecurity.
[30:06] Whereas the Bartow Community Service Center has been a pillar of support
[30:10] for the Bartow community faithfully serving families and individuals
[30:14] for nearly 60 years by providing much needed food assistance
[30:17] and other essential services.
[30:17] and other essential services.
[30:20] Whereas since 2008 hunger action month has been
[30:23] nationally recognized in partnership with Feeding America
[30:27] bringing awareness to the critical issue of hunger in our nation
[30:30] and encouraging communities to take action to address food insecurity.
[30:34] Whereas the Bartow Community Service Center is a vital partner in this effort
[30:38] distributing over 200,000 pounds of food annually to those in
[30:42] need, thereby supporting nearly 21,000 families each year.
[30:42] need, thereby supporting nearly 21,000 families each year.
[30:46] And serving over 26,000 hot meals to individuals who
[30:50] may otherwise go without. Whereas the City of Bartow acknowledges
[30:54] and honors this commitment, dedication and tireless efforts
[30:54] and honors this commitment, dedication and tireless efforts
[30:57] of the Bartow Community Service Center whose service has been
[31:01] instrumental in ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.
[31:06] Now therefore Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the
[31:06] Now therefore Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the
[31:09] city of Orto, does hereby proclaim the month of September
[31:12] 2026 as hunger action month in the city.
[31:16] We call upon all citizens to join in recognizing the significant impact
[31:16] We call upon all citizens to join in recognizing the significant impact
[31:20] of the Bartow Community Service Center and to act against
[31:24] hunger by supporting local food banks, volunteering,
[31:27] donating, and raising awareness of the importance of food security
[31:27] donating, and raising awareness of the importance of food security
[31:31] for all. This proclamation is dated this third day of September
[31:35] 2026.
[31:39] All right. So I know this is really important to Rusty,
[31:39] All right. So I know this is really important to Rusty,
[31:42] so, and I know he's got something to say about it. So come on up here and tell us
[31:46] about it.
[31:49] All right, thank you all City Commissioners, Madam
[31:52] Mayor, city staff. We greatly
[31:55] appreciate, you know, the opportunity to be able to come down here tonight
[31:58] and accept this proclamation not only on behalf of the community service
[32:01] center, but on behalf of all of those around the community who make this
[32:05] happen. We have other really key players
[32:05] happen. We have other really key players
[32:08] and partners who afford us the ability to be able to
[32:12] provide food for those in the community. We have many different ways
[32:16] that we feed families. And one opportunity
[32:16] that we feed families. And one opportunity
[32:19] that you all can get involved with is
[32:23] our twice a month food distribution. So twice a month we receive a
[32:27] semi truck full of food on the second and fourth
[32:30] Thursday of every month. So this month in September, I want
[32:30] Thursday of every month. So this month in September, I want
[32:34] to personally invite everybody out on the September 10th or September
[32:37] 24th. Come down at 11:30. Help us out
[32:41] distributing food to families in Barto in
[32:41] distributing food to families in Barto in
[32:44] need. And we receive a truck. It has about 12,000 pounds of
[32:47] food on it. We separate that out and we
[32:51] distribute it to families as they drive through. So it's a drive-through
[32:54] service. Mr. Her, I personally want to invite you just to come and take a
[32:54] service. Mr. Her, I personally want to invite you just to come and take a
[32:57] look at it. I think you would really love it. And you
[33:01] don't have to say the whole time. Just want you to peek at it
[33:05] and come be a part of it. So we'd love to have you all September 10th
[33:05] and come be a part of it. So we'd love to have you all September 10th
[33:08] or September 24th at 11:30. Thank you all so much. Thank
[33:12] you. Thank you.
[33:18] And I've actually participated in one of Rusty's food drives and I
[33:18] And I've actually participated in one of Rusty's food drives and I
[33:21] can tell you
[33:23] it is humbling and rewarding all in the same.
[33:27] Token. I also want to mention that we
[33:31] also had another proclamation for Rusty at
[33:35] the last commission meeting. It was Bartow nonprofit day. But
[33:38] Rusty couldn't make it. So we are going to give him both proclamations today.
[33:42] Okay. All right.
[33:42] Okay. All right.
[34:02] Thanks, Rusty.
[34:05] All right, Madam Mayor, we do have one more last, but certainly not
[34:05] All right, Madam Mayor, we do have one more last, but certainly not
[34:08] least, another very important proclamation tonight in recognition of suicide
[34:11] prevention. And action month. And if Ava Crossman is
[34:15] here, if you'd like to come on up and join the mayor as I read the proclamation.
[34:19] And this is a proclamation of the city of Bartow. Whereas the month
[34:23] of September is nationally recognized as suicide prevention and awareness
[34:26] month. Created to raise visibility around mental health
[34:30] and proactive suicide prevention resources in our communities.
[34:30] and proactive suicide prevention resources in our communities.
[34:34] Whereas this observance seeks to begin open conversations, reduce
[34:38] stigma, and connect individuals with the support services
[34:41] that they need.
[34:43] Whereas according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
[34:48] Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals
[34:52] ages 10 through 34. With more than
[34:55] 48,000 lives lost to suicide each year in the United States.
[35:00] Whereas the organization Hope for the Day Hft
[35:04] reports that an average of 132 people die by suicide
[35:04] reports that an average of 132 people die by suicide
[35:07] each day. In each of these losses deeply impacts
[35:11] an estimated 100 others, including family members,
[35:15] friends, coworkers, service members,
[35:17] neighbors, and neighbors. Demonstrating that suicide affects us
[35:17] neighbors, and neighbors. Demonstrating that suicide affects us
[35:21] all. Whereas the city of Bartow stands in full support of
[35:24] those working in the fields of mental health, education,
[35:28] law enforcement, and other vital services who dedicate themselves to
[35:28] law enforcement, and other vital services who dedicate themselves to
[35:31] the prevention and healing. Whereas global
[35:35] organizations such as Hope for the Day, along with local mental
[35:38] health partners, courageously serve on the front lines of this critical
[35:42] issue, confronting stigma and fostering hope.
[35:42] issue, confronting stigma and fostering hope.
[35:46] And whereas the residents of Bartow are encouraged to learn about mental
[35:50] health, take steps to safeguard their own wellbeing
[35:54] and extend compassion and care to one another. Now
[35:54] and extend compassion and care to one another. Now
[35:57] therefore, Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the city of
[36:01] Bartow, Florida, does hereby proclaim the month of September
[36:04] 2026 as suicide prevention and action month
[36:07] in the city of Bartow. This proclamation is dated this third day
[36:07] in the city of Bartow. This proclamation is dated this third day
[36:11] of September 2026.
[36:14] All right, Abey, you want to say anything?
[36:17] Good afternoon. Thank you so much for inviting the
[36:17] Good afternoon. Thank you so much for inviting the
[36:20] American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Central Florida chapter to
[36:24] accept this proclamation in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month.
[36:28] I'd love to share a bit about AFSP suicide prevention and our
[36:28] I'd love to share a bit about AFSP suicide prevention and our
[36:31] upcoming Polk County out of the darkness walk taking place at Lake
[36:35] Hollingsworth on November 14th this year.
[36:38] As you may know, suicide is one of the most leading causes of death in the
[36:42] U.S. just like any physical health issues, suicide is a health
[36:42] U.S. just like any physical health issues, suicide is a health
[36:45] issue that affects us all. We also know that suicide can often be
[36:49] preventable.
[36:51] Through our out-of-the-darkness walks AFSP is able to raise awareness
[36:54] for funds for suicide prevention and continue our ongoing efforts to save lives.
[36:54] for funds for suicide prevention and continue our ongoing efforts to save lives.
[36:59] With community support, we are able to invest in cutting-edge scientific
[37:02] research, life-saving public policy changes,
[37:05] eye-opening education programs, and support for those who have
[37:05] eye-opening education programs, and support for those who have
[37:09] experienced a loss or has been affected by suicide.
[37:13] To people who attend our walks and are helping save lives sending
[37:16] a message of hope and healing to all who have lost loved ones
[37:20] and letting the community know we have, we all have a role to play in combating this leading
[37:23] cause of death. As a walker, volunteer or
[37:27] sponsor, you are helping us to reach millions of people with vital information about how to
[37:30] fight suicide in their communities. If you would like to
[37:30] fight suicide in their communities. If you would like to
[37:33] volunteer, connect with the chapter or attend
[37:37] or request a free suicide prevention education
[37:40] presentation, please visit our website at
[37:43] www.afsp.work/cfl.
[37:43] www.afsp.work/cfl.
[37:47] I'd also like to invite everyone to join us for our Polk County
[37:51] out of the darkness walk taking place at Lake Hollingsworth
[37:55] on the November 14th. You can also learn about that on our
[37:55] on the November 14th. You can also learn about that on our
[37:58] website at
[37:59] afspww.afsp.orglakelin.
[38:03] Thank you so much for your support and your time.
[38:45] Okay, at this time that now brings us to general public comment. At this
[38:49] time, the commission will receive comments from the public regarding matters not appearing
[38:52] on this agenda.
[38:55] And Madam Mayor, as a reminder, any speakers addressing the city commission tonight
[38:55] And Madam Mayor, as a reminder, any speakers addressing the city commission tonight
[38:59] during any time set aside for general public comment or public hearings, and we do have
[39:02] public hearings this evening. Please refrain from making any personal attacks
[39:06] or derogatory comments. Commenting on any items and litigation
[39:06] or derogatory comments. Commenting on any items and litigation
[39:09] or under investigation. Or any other matters that do not fall within the purview
[39:13] of the city commission.
[39:15] And any speakers that might come to the podium tonight, please state your name and address as you
[39:19] begin your remarks. Thank you.
[39:23] All right, I'm not seeing any takers.
[39:27] All right, we will go ahead and close the public comment and move on to
[39:31] city announcements. Is there any city announcements?
[39:31] city announcements. Is there any city announcements?
[39:37] Just a reminder about Mr. Dixon
[39:40] viewing.
[39:42] And viewing his.
[39:45] Tamara. I think somebody sent that out. Did you send that Jack?
[39:51] Angel sent that out. Yes, right. Angel sent it to us. So just a reminder of that
[39:54] tomorrow. At six, I think. And
[39:54] tomorrow. At six, I think. And
[39:58] the funeral is Saturday at 11 at
[40:02] Access
[40:04] Church. Yes. So probably need to get there early because it'll probably
[40:07] be crowded. So just a little more detail on
[40:07] be crowded. So just a little more detail on
[40:10] that. The viewing is from six to seven
[40:13] and it's at praise temple deliverance center. And that's located
[40:17] at 1010 Brett's Lane in Bartow.
[40:21] And then the actual funeral is going to be on Saturday, September 5
[40:26] at 11:00 AM, and that will be at Access Church in Bartow, which is
[40:30] located at 9:15 South Broadway Avenue
[40:30] located at 9:15 South Broadway Avenue
[40:33] Barto.
[40:36] Anything else? The rest of the commission? All
[40:39] right. Seeing none. We will now move on to reports
[40:42] of charter officers, city manager.
[40:46] Yeah. Thank you Mayor City Commissioners. Good evening. Good evening to our
[40:49] citizens. I just have a few items
[40:52] briefly.
[40:55] Our information technology team has already departed.
[40:55] Our information technology team has already departed.
[41:00] But the Frank Countavaca is still here.
[41:04] And
[41:06] Frank spoke about some really good stuff that's happening.
[41:06] Frank spoke about some really good stuff that's happening.
[41:10] This team.
[41:13] Has really embraced technology to help with innovation
[41:17] and best practices to help improve the performance of our
[41:17] and best practices to help improve the performance of our
[41:21] city organization. So we serve citizens more efficiently.
[41:25] They took on some best practices that other places have already done.
[41:30] And we have learned greatly from success. We've learned
[41:30] And we have learned greatly from success. We've learned
[41:34] from mistakes.
[41:36] And the whole team under his leadership has been extremely
[41:42] brave.
[41:45] Or I should say bold, to be able to take on these different
[41:48] technologies. We didn't have them before. We needed
[41:52] them. And the work is still continuing.
[41:56] But I want to thank them. Because they've undertaken.
[41:56] But I want to thank them. Because they've undertaken.
[42:01] Several key projects and they're managing all of those
[42:04] projects. Now, we have some consultants working with
[42:07] us, but still, the team is performing. They're doing
[42:07] us, but still, the team is performing. They're doing
[42:11] well. And I want to thank them again for.
[42:16] Helping us improve our operations. And to
[42:19] make it better for our citizens and city governments. So.
[42:19] make it better for our citizens and city governments. So.
[42:25] I hope you have some Tito tonight, Frank.
[42:28] Anyway, thank you for your efforts.
[42:32] All right, so the next thing is I thank all of you
[42:32] All right, so the next thing is I thank all of you
[42:35] know about the improvements that are going to be made to
[42:39] Main Street East and Wilson Avenue in Florida Avenue.
[42:43] We have this flyer that our team has put out all
[42:43] We have this flyer that our team has put out all
[42:47] the merchants have received a copy of this. We have
[42:50] notified the Main Street office as well as the Chamber of Commerce.
[42:55] And all the merchants have received this. Door to door.
[42:55] And all the merchants have received this. Door to door.
[43:00] Why are we doing this? Well, the repairs are needed to ensure a safe and smooth
[43:04] and accessible crossing for everyone.
[43:07] Businesses will remain open. All downtown businesses will remain open
[43:07] Businesses will remain open. All downtown businesses will remain open
[43:12] during construction. The construction is going to begin
[43:16] September 5 and it should wrap up by September
[43:19] 7th weather permitting. And so
[43:19] 7th weather permitting. And so
[43:23] the work will, as I said, the work will take place. The fifth
[43:27] through the seventh, the temporary detours and signage will be placed.
[43:31] Will be in place.
[43:33] Use alternate routes where convenient. And expect
[43:33] Use alternate routes where convenient. And expect
[43:37] a minimal dysfunction.
[43:40] So anyway, just some minor improvements, but we've got some pavement that's
[43:43] failing.
[43:45] And so these crosswalks need to be upgraded. And so that's what we're doing. That's
[43:49] why we're doing this. So thank you.
[43:53] I like what the team has done to get out in front of this. And to communicate
[43:56] this is also
[43:56] this is also
[43:59] on social media.
[44:01] For everybody to be informed ahead of time.
[44:04] The good news is that in October
[44:07] we're going to be our performance evaluation roadshow
[44:07] we're going to be our performance evaluation roadshow
[44:12] in city government is going to begin. And that's where
[44:15] Dr. Daly and Sheree Kersher, our HR director
[44:21] and Nick Adams, our organization development
[44:21] and Nick Adams, our organization development
[44:23] manager. All of us will be out communicating
[44:27] with our employees. We're going to be discussing the actual
[44:31] performance evaluation instrument and their content.
[44:31] performance evaluation instrument and their content.
[44:35] So employees have a good understanding of how they're going to be
[44:39] evaluated and what are their performance factors that
[44:42] they'll be evaluated with.
[44:45] And we will have received input, final input
[44:45] And we will have received input, final input
[44:49] from our a team, which is employee based.
[44:52] And so we've got an employee input before we got out.
[44:57] So the roadshow begins. And we'll get a lot of good feedback from our
[44:57] So the roadshow begins. And we'll get a lot of good feedback from our
[45:00] employees. And I suspect that at the end of the day we'll have a very
[45:05] successful performance evaluation process. So that's going to start in October.
[45:09] So we talked about the IT, the IT team. We talked about
[45:09] So we talked about the IT, the IT team. We talked about
[45:13] the improvements on Main Street. And so I wanted to update you on that and I
[45:17] finished. Thank you.
[45:20] Can I come on? Sure. On the Main Street improvements, I just
[45:20] Can I come on? Sure. On the Main Street improvements, I just
[45:24] want to chime in that the brick ribbon strips were put in in
[45:28] 2005. So they're 21 years old.
[45:32] And they're a great addition to downtown. But over time the settling
[45:32] And they're a great addition to downtown. But over time the settling
[45:35] of them and so forth has made them
[45:37] uneven. I saw a comment you know
[45:41] where. And so I just wanted to clarify that that's
[45:44] why that is being done.
[45:47] And occasionally
[45:49] we have to do that isolated areas. But this is something
[45:53] that
[45:55] we needed to pay attention to for a feature that really
[45:55] we needed to pay attention to for a feature that really
[45:59] enhances our downtown. Just wanted to throw that in.
[46:03] Thank you Commissioner. Pfeiffer. Yes, I have something pertaining
[46:06] to the evaluations. I sent Mike.
[46:06] to the evaluations. I sent Mike.
[46:12] An inquiry about potential of looking at.
[46:17] Electronic evaluation process.
[46:21] That's what the Florida League of State is used and I just, you know, just came to me that may not
[46:21] That's what the Florida League of State is used and I just, you know, just came to me that may not
[46:24] be a bad idea for us to consider. But anyway, I sent that to Mike and I think.
[46:30] You referred it to Jackie told me so. Well you know what
[46:34] I thought that was pertaining to the city manager? I was going to say, I was going to
[46:34] I thought that was pertaining to the city manager? I was going to say, I was going to
[46:37] add it. No, it yes it did. It pertain. But when I heard
[46:40] about, in fact Jack had mentioned to me earlier today
[46:44] when I heard about, in fact I saw the email too where the
[46:44] when I heard about, in fact I saw the email too where the
[46:48] evaluated employee evaluations may not be a bad idea to consider. I would
[46:51] suspect that the first one will be done through a paper instrument
[46:56] that I would imagine that we could do that
[46:56] that I would imagine that we could do that
[46:59] electronically. Yes, I would assume that we could do so.
[47:03] As far as my evaluation is concerned that I think that's
[47:06] up to the commission. If you want to do it electronically or you going to do
[47:10] it, just give me a copy either way. I'm fine. Well
[47:14] probably I'm thinking I'm not in UL
[47:17] seat, but probably I'm thinking this year probably read a paper.
[47:21] But maybe we can work toward next year
[47:21] But maybe we can work toward next year
[47:23] electronic. I mean if the commission is okay with that.
[47:27] Well you can do it electronically. Well no, I'm talking fillable
[47:31] like a fillable form online.
[47:35] So the county has where you put in it'll have the evaluation, you do your
[47:38] rankings and everything and then you hit submit and it'll go to like
[47:42] them next manager for review and they approve and then it'll go to
[47:46] an employee and then the employee approves it and they have a meeting
[47:46] an employee and then the employee approves it and they have a meeting
[47:50] and then it goes once they approve it then goes through a final set of approvals
[47:53] and it gets sent into their HR file. So it's like
[47:58] a computer system driven. It's not
[48:02] handing paper. I do do it on the PDF.
[48:05] Yeah. So it's.
[48:09] Doesn't preclude. Either of us meeting with each other
[48:09] Doesn't preclude. Either of us meeting with each other
[48:13] individually. That's what I would like to do is to go over
[48:16] the evaluation of individually. That's a total
[48:20] different sermon. Total difference. That's a total
[48:20] different sermon. Total difference. That's a total
[48:23] different sermon that yes regardless of what format we have
[48:27] there's still a meeting. It's respectful and professional to meet with
[48:31] the person and Sean
[48:34] at the time we turning in but at least before it gets to us and we get up to the table.
[48:40] To the diet. So I think yeah
[48:43] that's even part of the process right Jack? Ie yeah that's even
[48:43] that's even part of the process right Jack? Ie yeah that's even
[48:46] part of the process that we must do there. That should be mandatory. But I was just
[48:50] throwing out for us to look at consider electronic
[48:53] process. If it makes sense. Yep. Thank
[48:57] you. All right.
[49:00] Vice mayor Simpson do you have any?
[49:04] Now moving on to city attorney communications.
[49:07] Madam Mayor have nothing specific to report this evening other than
[49:11] to remind you that you do have a couple of public hearings coming up in a few minutes about
[49:15] your special assessments. And I will help navigate
[49:19] other items on your agenda as needed this evening. All right thank you
[49:23] any legislative updates?
[49:26] Hang on Leo's got a question roll it back. Okay Sean.
[49:30] Back to our most famous topic.
[49:34] Palms and material. So I know you probably haven't done anything
[49:34] Palms and material. So I know you probably haven't done anything
[49:38] because we've been so busy on doing other things but it may be time to kind
[49:41] of take another look at that and see if we can move it forward and put some
[49:45] closure to it. Yes sir. That is in
[49:45] closure to it. Yes sir. That is in
[49:48] closure mode.
[49:50] But as you might imagine haven't looked at it much in the past few weeks.
[49:54] But we are on the cusp. So I will
[49:58] hopefully my next update will be my last update. Okay good
[49:58] hopefully my next update will be my last update. Okay good
[50:02] news. Thank you.
[50:05] Do we have any legislative updates? No.
[50:09] All right now to agenda modification and
[50:09] All right now to agenda modification and
[50:12] approval. Move adoption second moved in second
[50:16] all in favor any opposed? Motion
[50:20] carries
[50:21] now we are at the public comment on agenda items at this time the
[50:21] now we are at the public comment on agenda items at this time the
[50:25] commission will receive comments from the public regarding matters that appear on this
[50:28] agenda not otherwise scheduled for a separate public hearing.
[50:33] Is anybody have any public comment on any agenda item?
[50:33] Is anybody have any public comment on any agenda item?
[50:38] All right seeing none. We will now move to hearings.
[50:42] First and second readings and public hearings. Madam Mayor your first
[50:46] item tonight under agenda item 10a is
[50:46] item tonight under agenda item 10a is
[50:49] public hearing and adoption of resolution
[50:52] 26-4272-R. This is a
[50:55] resolution of the city of Bartow Florida relating to the provision of fire protection
[50:55] resolution of the city of Bartow Florida relating to the provision of fire protection
[50:59] services facilities and programs in the city of Bartow
[51:03] Florida. Comprising the annual resolution to reimpose
[51:06] fire protection assessments against assessed property located within
[51:10] the city of Bartow for the fiscal year beginning October
[51:10] the city of Bartow for the fiscal year beginning October
[51:13] 1, 2026 approving the rates of
[51:16] assessment, approving the assessment role confirming
[51:19] and amending the preliminary rate resolution and providing for severability
[51:19] and amending the preliminary rate resolution and providing for severability
[51:23] and providing for an effective date.
[51:27] Move adoption. Second.
[51:29] Ly moved in second.
[51:33] Before open any discussion before the hearing. Yeah
[51:33] Before open any discussion before the hearing. Yeah
[51:36] can you can you help us help me to understand refresh
[51:40] my.
[51:42] I will give you a quick refresher Commissioner Longworth
[51:45] so this is your fire assess. Ment. You may recall that
[51:45] so this is your fire assess. Ment. You may recall that
[51:49] the process each year is you pass a preliminary resolution back
[51:53] in early July usually I think that's when we did it this year.
[51:57] That sets the stage for any notifications that need to be made
[51:57] That sets the stage for any notifications that need to be made
[52:02] and most most importantly sets the stage for the trim notice. So that
[52:05] the amounts applicable to any particular property.
[52:10] Or noticed and then they go on the trim notice and then the
[52:10] Or noticed and then they go on the trim notice and then the
[52:14] time and date of this hearing tonight final adoption is noticed as well.
[52:19] Jacket could probably tell the particulars of the publication process
[52:23] and then I'll defer to Pete on the final numbers
[52:28] but there's a there's a maximum amount that you're allowed to assess.
[52:33] There's an actual amount that you're going to assess that's not always the same number
[52:33] There's an actual amount that you're going to assess that's not always the same number
[52:37] and then you do have a breakdown on page three of your materials
[52:41] and the resolution that shows the breakdown on
[52:45] particular properties as you may recall homes are
[52:45] particular properties as you may recall homes are
[52:48] broken into a few categories based on square feet
[52:52] multi-family are based on dwelling units and then things like
[52:56] industrial and commercial are based on square footage and there's a calculation that goes into
[52:56] industrial and commercial are based on square footage and there's a calculation that goes into
[52:59] that. Right so I'll let Pete I'll talk I'm stop talking about
[53:03] numbers because I just exhausted my expertise on that.
[53:08] But this basically the same process you've done for many
[53:10] years. This is the public hearing
[53:10] years. This is the public hearing
[53:14] it's probably the most important thing I can say. This is the public hearing this does not
[53:18] come back to you in two weeks. Your budget and your millage and all that comes back
[53:22] in a couple weeks but tonight is it for fire and storm water.
[53:22] in a couple weeks but tonight is it for fire and storm water.
[53:26] And storm water will be the next one. So Pete I don't know if I just said a bunch of stuff
[53:30] wrong so please correct me
[53:32] good evening Commissioners City manager in the city attorney know everything you said
[53:32] good evening Commissioners City manager in the city attorney know everything you said
[53:36] is correct one thing that you didn't say that I'll add
[53:39] just for the fun of everybody's knowledge is this resolution
[53:43] is estimated to generate about 4.8 million dollars in revenue
[53:46] for the fire district which represents approximately 70% of their
[53:46] for the fire district which represents approximately 70% of their
[53:50] budget. As you may remember
[53:53] historically the fire assessment is set to capture up
[53:57] to 75% of the budget but it also had a
[53:57] to 75% of the budget but it also had a
[54:01] dollar maximum which is where we at which is why it's not at 75% the remaining
[54:04] $2 million of their budget is coming from the general fund.
[54:09] All right thank you Pete.
[54:11] At this time we will go ahead and have our public hearing regarding
[54:15] resolution number
[54:16] 26-4272-R.
[54:20] Is there any public comment on this item?
[54:24] Seeing none we will close the public hearing and go to a roll call.
[54:29] Commissioner Paul aye Mr. Long.
[54:35] Aye.
[54:38] Commissioners thank you your next item under 10B is public hearing and adoption of
[54:41] resolution number 26-4273-R
[54:46] this is a resolution of the city of Bartow Florida relating to the provision of
[54:46] this is a resolution of the city of Bartow Florida relating to the provision of
[54:49] stormwater improvement and management services facilities and programs
[54:53] in the city of Bartow Florida. Comprising the annual resolution
[54:56] to reimpose stormwater improvement and service assessments
[55:00] against assessed property located within the city of Bartow
[55:04] for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 approving
[55:07] the rates of assessment approving the assessment role
[55:10] confirming and amending the preliminary rate resolution providing for
[55:10] confirming and amending the preliminary rate resolution providing for
[55:14] severability and providing for an effective date. Motion to
[55:17] approve second. Married in second is there any
[55:21] discussion on this one? Commissioners I would just similarly
[55:21] discussion on this one? Commissioners I would just similarly
[55:25] point you to page A3 of this resolution
[55:28] that breaks down breaks down the total amount to be generated as well as the
[55:32] different categories of assessment.
[55:35] And then any further questions on that I would defer to Mr. Lear.
[55:35] And then any further questions on that I would defer to Mr. Lear.
[55:41] You have anything you want to add to this one? Again same as the last one this one's
[55:45] this one is will generate significantly less revenue it represents a
[55:45] this one is will generate significantly less revenue it represents a
[55:48] 3% increase which was approved as part of the the rate study that was done
[55:52] a few years ago
[55:53] revenue estimated to be generated by this assessment is
[55:56] $1,740 914.03.
[56:02] Okay and is that is that in a percentage as well of the budget or it's not
[56:05] no that is the budget for the storm water they get
[56:09] their gotcha revenue from the source gotcha yes understand
[56:09] their gotcha revenue from the source gotcha yes understand
[56:13] all right any further questions on this item? All right
[56:16] I'm going to open the public comment if you have anything
[56:20] any comment regarding resolution number
[56:22] 26-4273-R
[56:22] 26-4273-R
[56:25] now's the time.
[56:29] Seeing that I'm going to close the public hearing Jackie Rokaw please
[56:33] Commissioner Paul aye.
[56:37] Are aye.
[56:42] That now brings us to the public hearing and adoption of the proposed
[56:45] tentative millage rate and proposed tentative budget.
[56:53] Madam Mayor if you'll convene your public hearing. And then turn it over to
[56:57] Pete and we'll run through all the steps of this process
[57:01] and then you'll you'll adjourn the public hearing at the tail end of this so we will
[57:04] now open the public hearing for this item and I'm going to
[57:07] turn it over to Pete.
[57:10] Thank you mayor. So we have a bunch of required
[57:10] Thank you mayor. So we have a bunch of required
[57:14] statutory readings so you'll have to excuse my exciting tone
[57:17] and language that I'm about to partake in first is the introduction
[57:21] which is item 10c2
[57:23] this hearing has been convened pursuant to section
[57:23] this hearing has been convened pursuant to section
[57:26] 200.065 2C and E Florida statutes
[57:30] for the purpose of receiving comments questions requests and/or complaints from the public
[57:34] regarding the proposed millage rate and budget the city commission
[57:34] regarding the proposed millage rate and budget the city commission
[57:37] of the city of Bartow Florida is the taxing authority in this proceeding
[57:41] prior to the conclusion of this hearing the Commission will adopt a tentative general millage rate
[57:44] for the 2006 tax year and a tentative budget for the
[57:48] 2027 fiscal year.
[57:53] So that's the introduction. Next we have is item 10
[57:56] C3A which is the proposed millage rate
[58:01] general millage rate is 6.1080
[58:05] mils said rate represents a 2.66%
[58:09] increase over the rollback rate of
[58:11] 5.9495 milliliters computed pursuant to
[58:11] 5.9495 milliliters computed pursuant to
[58:15] section 200.0651 of
[58:18] Florida statutes.
[58:21] Are there any questions on that item.
[58:25] Any questions from the question?
[58:28] No. Carry on next we'll move on to the next one which is
[58:33] the proposed tentative budget the proposed expenditures
[58:36] excluding transfers total
[58:38] $130,731,941
[58:43] transfers total $12,951
[58:48] and proposed balances and reserves total
[58:51] $2,110,000 therefore the proposed
[58:54] 2026 budget totals
[58:57] $145,793,441
[59:01] is there any discussion on that one?
[59:04] Any discussion from the commission saying none carry on?
[59:08] All right.
[59:13] Since there was no discussion there's no amendments to the proposed tentative budget
[59:17] or recomputation of the proposed tenant of military.
[59:20] So the next is item six which is the
[59:25] resolution of the city commission of the city.
[59:28] Excuse me resolution of the city commission of the city of Bartow
[59:31] Florida adopting a tentative general millage rate for the 2026
[59:35] tax year declaring the percentage by which said military rate exceeds the
[59:35] tax year declaring the percentage by which said military rate exceeds the
[59:38] rollback rate characterizing said percentage as a
[59:41] percentage increase in property taxes and providing for an effective date.
[59:46] Move without
[59:48] a mayor for the record that is resolution
[59:48] a mayor for the record that is resolution
[59:50] 26-4275-R.
[59:55] Okay is public hearing on this item? You can
[59:59] invite public comment and don't know if you'll have any but
[59:59] invite public comment and don't know if you'll have any but
[1:00:02] does anybody from the public have any comment on this agenda item?
[1:00:07] Seeing none will move or wait we gotta I'm sorry we got a vote
[1:00:11] right well I got a question and my question is
[1:00:11] right well I got a question and my question is
[1:00:15] would you
[1:00:17] announce that right again the millage raid again yes sir
[1:00:21] it is 6.1080 mL it's the same rate as last year.
[1:00:26] All right I'm sorry 6.10 8 0
[1:00:30] 8 0 all right thank you.
[1:00:34] All right do we do we need to vote on this one okay go ahead.
[1:00:34] All right do we do we need to vote on this one okay go ahead.
[1:00:39] Mr. Ball aye Mr. Longworth.
[1:00:44] Simpson.
[1:00:50] All right so the next item actually relates to the last one which is the
[1:00:53] statutory disclosures on that millage rate says the general millage
[1:00:57] rate proposed for final adoption is
[1:00:59] 6.1080 mL said rate represents a
[1:00:59] 6.1080 mL said rate represents a
[1:01:03] 2.66% increase over the rollback rate of
[1:01:06] 5.9495 mills computed
[1:01:09] percent to section 200.065 2 C Florida
[1:01:13] statutes and is hereby characterized as a
[1:01:16] 6.16% increase in property taxes to be
[1:01:19] levied by the city commission of the city of Bartow Florida
[1:01:23] the taxing authority in this proceeding.
[1:01:30] It's the next item we have is the adoption of the tentative budget
[1:01:34] resolution 20 resolution number
[1:01:36] 26-4276r a resolution of the
[1:01:36] 26-4276r a resolution of the
[1:01:40] city commission of the city of Bartow Florida adopting a tentative
[1:01:43] budget for the
[1:01:45] 2027 fiscal year providing that a copy of said budget
[1:01:45] 2027 fiscal year providing that a copy of said budget
[1:01:49] shall be filed in the office of the director of finance in providing for an effective date.
[1:01:58] Second.
[1:01:59] Properly moved in second in is there any discussion on the
[1:01:59] Properly moved in second in is there any discussion on the
[1:02:03] item?
[1:02:07] All right is there any public comment on this item?
[1:02:12] Seeing none Jackie?
[1:02:16] Mr. Paul? Aye Mr. Longworth Commissioner.
[1:02:21] Simpson? Aye?
[1:02:25] All right here's our last item which is the announcement of the date and time
[1:02:29] to adopt the final millage rate and final budget that will be
[1:02:32] September 15 2026 at 6 p.m.
[1:02:36] here at city commission chambers.
[1:02:36] here at city commission chambers.
[1:02:39] All right.
[1:02:42] All right I think that. What 15.
[1:02:45] Okay I'm sorry I thought she was telling me something.
[1:02:50] Okay at this time we will go ahead and adjourn this public
[1:02:53] hearing.
[1:02:55] That will now bring us back to the regular agenda
[1:02:59] and on item number 11 consent agenda which includes the approval
[1:02:59] and on item number 11 consent agenda which includes the approval
[1:03:02] of the August 17 2026 city commission
[1:03:06] regular meeting minutes approval of the July 22
[1:03:09] 2026 city commission budget workshop minutes.
[1:03:14] A workshop one minutes approval of the July 24
[1:03:18] 2026 city commission budget workshop two minutes
[1:03:23] approval of city commissioner absences for August 17 2026
[1:03:23] approval of city commissioner absences for August 17 2026
[1:03:26] of which there were none move adoption. Second
[1:03:30] all in favor any opposed? All right item
[1:03:34] number 12 other business
[1:03:36] old business we have none new business we have none that now brings us to
[1:03:36] old business we have none new business we have none that now brings us to
[1:03:39] resolutions item a Sean? Thank you Madam Mayor let me read the
[1:03:43] title and after you get your motion in second I do have a few comments
[1:03:46] to walk through here this is resolution
[1:03:49] 26-427 4-R. This is a resolution
[1:03:53] of the city commission of the city of Bartow Florida establishing a community
[1:03:56] redevelopment advisory committee for the Bartow Community
[1:04:00] Redevelopment Agency providing for qualifications members
[1:04:00] Redevelopment Agency providing for qualifications members
[1:04:03] in defining roles and responsibilities and providing an effective date
[1:04:07] move adopted second.
[1:04:10] So Commissioners just by way of quick introduction. And I certainly
[1:04:13] invite your feedback as appropriate and just for clarification
[1:04:17] for citizens who may have been paying attention to recent changes with
[1:04:21] the CRA this is specifically a
[1:04:24] proposed advisory committee directly to the CRA board
[1:04:24] proposed advisory committee directly to the CRA board
[1:04:28] that would be tasked with
[1:04:30] responsibilities and roles as directed by the
[1:04:33] CRA. This is not the same as the other concept we've been
[1:04:37] discussing about a larger community development
[1:04:37] discussing about a larger community development
[1:04:40] advisory board which might have broader
[1:04:44] responsibilities
[1:04:46] perhaps more membership that's that we're still working through that one. But this is
[1:04:46] perhaps more membership that's that we're still working through that one. But this is
[1:04:50] the direct one that we wanted to get moving first because it's directly related to
[1:04:54] your your new functions as a CRA board with your other members.
[1:04:58] Forgive me if there's any mistakes here, but let me tell you how I've structured this
[1:04:58] Forgive me if there's any mistakes here, but let me tell you how I've structured this
[1:05:02] and then solicit your feedback. I structured this with a
[1:05:06] five member advisory committee. I know there was some talk about five or seven.
[1:05:10] I seem to remember five so I went with five if you want to do something different than that
[1:05:10] I seem to remember five so I went with five if you want to do something different than that
[1:05:14] we could talk about that this evening.
[1:05:17] You'll see that I built in some staggered terms with the initial
[1:05:20] appointments. So I think the idea here is once you create this
[1:05:25] you we can work with Jackie to set up your application
[1:05:25] you we can work with Jackie to set up your application
[1:05:28] process and how long you want to accept applications
[1:05:32] and then how you might go about selecting the members. Similar to
[1:05:35] when we did the appointments for the two extra CRA board members.
[1:05:35] when we did the appointments for the two extra CRA board members.
[1:05:40] One was a two year term one was a four year term to kind of set up that natural
[1:05:44] stagger. This is structure in the same way.
[1:05:48] That the first two folks will have a two year term the other three would have a four
[1:05:48] That the first two folks will have a two year term the other three would have a four
[1:05:52] year term and then that way. They're not all hitting for renewal
[1:05:55] at the same time.
[1:05:57] So that's obviously subject to discussion if you'd like to do so otherwise
[1:06:01] that should work well. There are basic duties and responsibilities that
[1:06:01] that should work well. There are basic duties and responsibilities that
[1:06:04] are spelled out. I drafted that somewhat
[1:06:07] intentionally generic because I think this
[1:06:11] is going to be
[1:06:13] kind of an influx thing a fluid thing as you go forward.
[1:06:13] kind of an influx thing a fluid thing as you go forward.
[1:06:16] Depending on how many things you sort of task that advisory committee with.
[1:06:21] And I would say otherwise we can always come back and amend this resolution
[1:06:25] in the future if we need to tweak something. Like add more members
[1:06:25] in the future if we need to tweak something. Like add more members
[1:06:29] or change the terms or something like that. So hopefully this gets us a nice
[1:06:33] good framework to get it moving. And then you can talk about how you want to go
[1:06:36] about appointing members.
[1:06:39] And then we'll work on how it all functions in the real world as we go forward.
[1:06:44] So I just wanted to give that basic introduction and certainly stand for any questions you
[1:06:47] may have. All right does anyone have any questions
[1:06:47] may have. All right does anyone have any questions
[1:06:51] regarding this resolution for a city attorney?
[1:06:57] So Sean just to clarify we will take and make.
[1:07:01] Descriptions of duties and responsibilities at a later
[1:07:01] Descriptions of duties and responsibilities at a later
[1:07:04] time. There are some spelled out here
[1:07:08] more generic. I'm thinking that
[1:07:12] when
[1:07:13] Jackie's office puts out solicitations for applicants
[1:07:13] Jackie's office puts out solicitations for applicants
[1:07:19] we would either attach this or copy those same
[1:07:22] duties and responsibilities. Some folks that are interested probably already know all that stuff.
[1:07:27] But new applicants may not. And then I think my thinking
[1:07:31] in this obviously subject to.
[1:07:34] Both of the hats you're wearing in this
[1:07:37] situation. City commission and CRA board
[1:07:37] situation. City commission and CRA board
[1:07:39] members. If you decide down the
[1:07:43] road that there are some specific duties that you really would like
[1:07:46] this committee to be in charge of or responsible for. And it's not
[1:07:50] otherwise captured here. We could always come back and tweak the
[1:07:50] otherwise captured here. We could always come back and tweak the
[1:07:55] roles and responsibilities as you see fit.
[1:08:00] Any other any additional questions?
[1:08:08] I would not on the number
[1:08:11] five doesn't bother me but.
[1:08:14] We forgot to. I don't know. I mean the five is okay.
[1:08:18] You know seven is better for me. Just
[1:08:22] to open it up to more residents. Well didn't we because we were going to get one
[1:08:26] for Malturas, one for that was the other
[1:08:26] for Malturas, one for that was the other
[1:08:29] committee.
[1:08:33] I did leave out an important part in Commissioner Longworth made me think of
[1:08:36] it. So yes as to the other committee that
[1:08:36] it. So yes as to the other committee that
[1:08:39] we're still working on. That's the one where we talked about.
[1:08:43] Representatives from other outside city levels. We got too many boards going here. The
[1:08:46] qualifications here for this group whether it's five or seven. Would be the same
[1:08:50] qualification. Board members live
[1:08:54] somewhere in the city. Don't have to be from the CRA. You all don't have to be
[1:08:57] from the CRA. I think you all when you make your initial
[1:09:00] appointments. Particularly the first time
[1:09:00] appointments. Particularly the first time
[1:09:03] around. And I hope you get a lot of applicants.
[1:09:07] Whether they're former board members or other other
[1:09:10] volunteers in the city. If you decide that you want
[1:09:14] kind of a cross section of locations where people live, you could
[1:09:14] kind of a cross section of locations where people live, you could
[1:09:17] certainly factor that into your rankings.
[1:09:21] If you want all CRA people then you could vote accordingly.
[1:09:25] And then back to Commissioner Longworth's
[1:09:25] And then back to Commissioner Longworth's
[1:09:27] point. I don't have a dog in the fight. The five
[1:09:31] versus seven there's pros and cons either way.
[1:09:34] And I would say if you go with either one of those
[1:09:38] and you decide later well we got too many or we don't have enough. You can always
[1:09:38] and you decide later well we got too many or we don't have enough. You can always
[1:09:42] change it. But this definitely gets you moving. It's
[1:09:45] probably easier to add than subtract on that particular
[1:09:49] home front. Just my opinion.
[1:09:49] home front. Just my opinion.
[1:09:53] Yeah. So I just put that out there
[1:09:56] seven instead of the five. Again. My premise is just
[1:10:00] to you know open up more opportunities for the citizens to
[1:10:00] to you know open up more opportunities for the citizens to
[1:10:02] participate. I do like the idea of
[1:10:05] seven. I think just for
[1:10:08] functioning board making sure that we have enough people around
[1:10:12] the table when they're making decisions and recommendations and if you have five
[1:10:12] the table when they're making decisions and recommendations and if you have five
[1:10:16] and people are out then you're working with a quorum of three and I
[1:10:19] just think five or seven allows us to have more people around the table making decisions.
[1:10:28] Commissioners if there is a consensus to go with seven.
[1:10:32] What I would ask you to do is just and you don't we don't have to get into
[1:10:35] the minutia of the red line here. But section three
[1:10:35] the minutia of the red line here. But section three
[1:10:39] of the resolution sets forth the five with
[1:10:42] the first two having a two year term so on and so forth.
[1:10:46] If somebody wants to make a motion to amend to make it seven
[1:10:50] and stagger the terms accordingly. Jackie and I can go back and make sure that.
[1:10:55] All the T's are crossed and the eyes are dotted. But I think that would get across
[1:10:59] the intent of your goal to go with seven.
[1:11:03] And then you could vote on that amendment and then come back and vote on the.
[1:11:07] Resolution as amended and then we're good to go.
[1:11:12] I'll make a motion to amend the resolution
[1:11:12] I'll make a motion to amend the resolution
[1:11:15] from five members to seven and then stagger
[1:11:20] the length of time for service. Second.
[1:11:23] Properly mood insecut any discussion on that motion?
[1:11:28] All right. All in favor of that motion.
[1:11:33] Oh I gotta do a roll call for that. I'm sorry. Go ahead Jackie.
[1:11:37] No.
[1:11:45] I.
[1:11:51] All right now back to the resolution at hand.
[1:11:54] I had a motion in a second on that right okay yes so yeah so I have
[1:11:58] a question. I know Gary
[1:12:01] you asked a question about
[1:12:04] the do's and don'ts or the you know the duties of that
[1:12:08] committee. When do we talk about that?
[1:12:12] Resolution all right okay where is it? Basic yes?
[1:12:12] Resolution all right okay where is it? Basic yes?
[1:12:17] Sorry I turned my mic off.
[1:12:20] A lot of this was pulled from materials from our friends
[1:12:23] in Winter Haven and other places that have similar committees. So
[1:12:23] in Winter Haven and other places that have similar committees. So
[1:12:27] it's it's general stuff like gain an input information on community
[1:12:30] redevelopment issues. Gather pertinent information on ongoing
[1:12:35] implementation of the plan. The real big one is perform other tasks
[1:12:39] as might be specifically delegated by the board. And so
[1:12:39] as might be specifically delegated by the board. And so
[1:12:42] it's the guts is in there and I think those categories
[1:12:46] back in section four will cover most of what you all want them
[1:12:50] to do.
[1:12:52] This should be the last page of your packet
[1:12:56] it's two pages at the very end.
[1:13:00] Ed here pass that down if she needs it.
[1:13:00] Ed here pass that down if she needs it.
[1:13:04] No, I mean I pulled up the wrong one.
[1:13:07] Look at mine.
[1:13:10] But the idea with those generic categories was to
[1:13:14] give you a lot of flexibility
[1:13:14] give you a lot of flexibility
[1:13:17] and so to the question of you know when do you talk about
[1:13:19] specifics? I think that comes up
[1:13:24] in your in your capacity as CRA board with your other two members
[1:13:24] in your in your capacity as CRA board with your other two members
[1:13:28] when and if and how often and what kinds of things you want
[1:13:32] to task them with working with your
[1:13:34] director. I think that will kind of evolve over
[1:13:37] time. And then I think once you use the committee for a while.
[1:13:37] time. And then I think once you use the committee for a while.
[1:13:43] And we've had this example from some other cities around us
[1:13:47] you know you may decide that.
[1:13:49] For example you don't want to really deal with
[1:13:49] For example you don't want to really deal with
[1:13:53] small scale requests for facade grant
[1:13:57] or something. And you delegate that to the committee.
[1:14:01] Or you've got a major edit coming up to your
[1:14:01] Or you've got a major edit coming up to your
[1:14:04] CRA plan and you really need some deep study on some
[1:14:07] issue. Right. That's the kind of stuff I think y'all on the fly
[1:14:11] you can delegate as you see fit. And my guess is it'll be a little
[1:14:15] clunky for a little while and then once you kind of get in the groove for a while
[1:14:15] clunky for a little while and then once you kind of get in the groove for a while
[1:14:18] it'll work out. Especially if you get a very eager
[1:14:21] volunteer board committee that wants to pitch in and help.
[1:14:26] Quite careful what they wish for kind of thing. But
[1:14:26] Quite careful what they wish for kind of thing. But
[1:14:30] you'll do that on the fly. Okay I had a
[1:14:34] question while you were talking about it.
[1:14:37] And do.
[1:14:41] This resolution obviously after tonight is
[1:14:43] good. So the committee would be officially it
[1:14:47] would be an official commitment. The framework would then exist
[1:14:50] and then you'll go about appointing members. Sometime in the next couple
[1:14:50] and then you'll go about appointing members. Sometime in the next couple
[1:14:54] meetings whatever your I just that's what I was going to ask and when does that come
[1:14:58] into us? We have to. We have to advertise for the right
[1:15:01] and I was thinking out loud
[1:15:04] it's just totally my idea so y'all make the decision but
[1:15:08] your meeting schedule right now is super funky. Because I can't remember a time where
[1:15:11] we had the first meeting on budget before Labor Day.
[1:15:15] Your next meeting is
[1:15:18] in like 12 days.
[1:15:20] No 13 now whatever it's the 15th 12 days yeah I was right.
[1:15:24] So you have all these meetings sort of crammed together and then you don't meet again until the 1st
[1:15:24] So you have all these meetings sort of crammed together and then you don't meet again until the 1st
[1:15:27] of October. Just as a suggestion.
[1:15:31] Trying to get applications and names and all that by your next meetings probably way too much
[1:15:35] but it's probably very doable for that October 7th or whatever date that
[1:15:39] meeting is. I agree that would give Jackie time to get an application
[1:15:39] meeting is. I agree that would give Jackie time to get an application
[1:15:42] put together get it out there you know collect applications.
[1:15:47] And then you know there's a lot that goes into compiling that agenda
[1:15:50] item. So if that's your desire
[1:15:50] item. So if that's your desire
[1:15:54] you know kind of like sooner the better. But then again if you know if we're not.
[1:15:58] Getting enough applicants or whatever you can build some flexibility into but
[1:16:02] that could be a good target.
[1:16:04] 01 okay with the October 1st agenda in October.
[1:16:13] If we can get it done first meeting in October.
[1:16:17] Do you need more time to that? We can move it to the second. Meeting.
[1:16:23] How many we get all right well I guess I mean we can we can shoot for the first one
[1:16:27] and if not
[1:16:29] we'll table it to the next one okay I'm sorry to
[1:16:32] belabor this but I got another question. The ones that are already there
[1:16:37] can can we use are we okay to use?
[1:16:40] Oh and see whether or not they'll be interested.
[1:16:44] Okay and then so I guess the actual activities
[1:16:47] or what do you call it? Responsibilities duties or whatever
[1:16:51] they're committed we could talk about that next I don't know about the
[1:16:51] they're committed we could talk about that next I don't know about the
[1:16:55] next CRM meeting but at a future CRM meeting
[1:16:58] agenda it.
[1:17:01] Yet once we have this CRA meeting and we can talk about it and see
[1:17:01] Yet once we have this CRA meeting and we can talk about it and see
[1:17:04] how we field it in the as the CRA board didn't we get
[1:17:08] known determine what we want to start talking about that. Yes
[1:17:11] because we need to have that before you start at least some idea
[1:17:15] I think.
[1:17:15] I think.
[1:17:17] Created the mechanism yeah you'll appoint your members.
[1:17:21] You will you will have a CRA board meeting in between all that.
[1:17:26] Where you all could just talk about it a little bit and then maybe.
[1:17:26] Where you all could just talk about it a little bit and then maybe.
[1:17:29] Maybe by the October CRA meeting.
[1:17:33] If Howard and the board has. Business to
[1:17:36] tend to that they could help with
[1:17:39] then you all can that's why I say kind of figure it out as you go and that's why
[1:17:39] then you all can that's why I say kind of figure it out as you go and that's why
[1:17:42] I think once it's once it gets going it'll kind of build its own
[1:17:46] momentum and they'll yeah but you know
[1:17:49] first it'll be a little bit of a learning curve for everybody.
[1:17:55] Yeah correct.
[1:18:00] Okay so is there any further discussion on this resolution?
[1:18:06] Seeing none we will go to a roll call Jackie?
[1:18:11] Hi.
[1:18:19] Okay that now brings us to Commissioner comments Commissioner
[1:18:22] Ball. Nothing tonight Commissioner Longworth.
[1:18:27] Commissioner Pfeiffer.
[1:18:30] I know right I don't know.
[1:18:35] Your mic wasn't on.
[1:18:38] Thank you staff for being here and glad that we're getting done kind of
[1:18:38] Thank you staff for being here and glad that we're getting done kind of
[1:18:42] early on a very important approval night thank you.
[1:18:46] Vice Mayor Simpson? The only thing I wanted to note is that
[1:18:50] our airport authority meeting has been moved from the 14th to the
[1:18:50] our airport authority meeting has been moved from the 14th to the
[1:18:53] 21st so just make sure your calendar is updated.
[1:18:57] To the 24th first 21st.
[1:19:01] Good thing you said something because I had it on the wrong date okay. All
[1:19:01] Good thing you said something because I had it on the wrong date okay. All
[1:19:04] right and I have nothing else so at this time we will
[1:19:08] adjourn this meeting at 7:18.