1 00:00:15,890 --> 00:00:27,350 All right, good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to this work session of the Mayor and City Council today's Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, and we are running a full hour behind schedule today. So I'd like to apologize for that. 2 00:00:28,050 --> 00:00:38,930 First on the agenda, I have our notice and report on our closed session. Prior to the Mayor and City Council's open session being held at 1 p.m. which is now 2 p.m. on September 1st, 2026. 3 00:00:38,930 --> 00:00:43,330 A close session was held today, beginning at 11.30 a.m. here at City Hall. 4 00:00:43,990 --> 00:00:47,710 Topics of the Scottish and World Legal Real Estate personnel and public security matters. 5 00:00:48,370 --> 00:00:50,070 Persons present were Mayor Rick Meann. 6 00:00:50,470 --> 00:00:55,730 City Manager Terry McGeean, Deputy City Manager Jerry Harman, Council President Matt James, Council Secretary 7 00:00:55,730 --> 00:01:01,530 Will Savage, Council Member John Garrick, Jake McCresrick, Carol Proctor, Peter Bruce, and Jeff Heiser. 8 00:01:02,210 --> 00:01:05,830 City Clerk, Diana Chavez, City Solicitor, Heather Stansbury, 9 00:01:06,570 --> 00:01:09,270 Police Chief Ray Austin, Police Captain, Dennis Eade, 10 00:01:09,930 --> 00:01:12,450 and a board of elections candidate Bobby De Costa. 11 00:01:13,590 --> 00:01:16,390 The Mayor and Council consulted with Council to, 12 00:01:16,390 --> 00:01:18,150 I'm sorry, on pending and potential litigation, 13 00:01:18,410 --> 00:01:19,950 discuss the acquisition of real property, 14 00:01:21,710 --> 00:01:24,970 interviewed a board candidate and discussed police deployment strategies. 15 00:01:25,170 --> 00:01:26,770 At a motion from Secretary Savage, 16 00:01:26,910 --> 00:01:29,430 checking by Council Member Proctor to close the close session 17 00:01:29,430 --> 00:01:32,710 that passed with seven in favor at 156 p.m. 18 00:01:34,890 --> 00:01:37,230 Next, I'm going to add to our 19 00:01:37,230 --> 00:01:40,730 acknowledgements and recognitions. Turn over to Mr. Mayor. We have a board of 20 00:01:40,730 --> 00:01:43,130 elections candidate. Bobby DeCosta. 21 00:01:47,490 --> 00:01:51,060 Bobby, if you'd like to come up with a 22 00:01:51,060 --> 00:01:55,780 public, we do have an opening on the Board of Elections and come on up, Bobby. 23 00:01:56,500 --> 00:02:02,020 And that's due to the retirement resignation of Marriott Alibratford, who has been 24 00:02:02,020 --> 00:02:08,300 on the Board of Elections, I believe for about 40 years, and served as the chairman for the 25 00:02:08,300 --> 00:02:09,940 last 20 plus years. 26 00:02:10,960 --> 00:02:13,060 And Mary Island did a terrific job. 27 00:02:13,280 --> 00:02:18,200 She was a very valuable member of the Board of Elections, and the Board has gone through 28 00:02:18,200 --> 00:02:20,960 a lot of changes and a lot of updates over the years. 29 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:24,620 She's been there to kind of guide everybody through that. 30 00:02:25,140 --> 00:02:31,140 And she's been the person there that was accountable at all of the elections and the town 31 00:02:31,140 --> 00:02:33,560 and really took that job very seriously. 32 00:02:34,180 --> 00:02:35,740 You've seen her many times when she's come 33 00:02:35,740 --> 00:02:39,680 before the council to deliver the results of the election. 34 00:02:40,460 --> 00:02:43,320 So I want to thank Mary Island for her years of service 35 00:02:43,320 --> 00:02:45,900 that had done a motion city, invaluable service, 36 00:02:46,560 --> 00:02:47,660 and wish her all the best. 37 00:02:48,460 --> 00:02:51,540 But that created a position and an opening on board. 38 00:02:52,140 --> 00:02:53,920 And as you know, we're going to have an election 39 00:02:53,920 --> 00:02:55,520 in just a couple of months. 40 00:02:55,920 --> 00:02:57,360 And we like to have a full board. 41 00:02:58,180 --> 00:03:00,800 So Bobby La Costa had put in her name to be there, 42 00:03:00,800 --> 00:03:03,180 and a contact that us about serving on the board. 43 00:03:04,060 --> 00:03:07,500 I had the opportunity to meet with Bobby and Amy Rothabill, 44 00:03:08,160 --> 00:03:11,980 who really now is co-chairing me the board with Paul Gager. 45 00:03:12,840 --> 00:03:15,940 And Amy was there to really give Bobby all the insights I think 46 00:03:15,940 --> 00:03:18,860 about the board and what transpired and what takes place. 47 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:21,920 But it's a very, very important committee 48 00:03:22,600 --> 00:03:26,020 and board in the town of Ocean City monitoring our elections 49 00:03:26,020 --> 00:03:28,340 and providing those elections results 50 00:03:28,340 --> 00:03:32,000 be near to carry out the elections and to work with the public. 51 00:03:32,780 --> 00:03:35,420 So Bobby, I want to thank you for stepping up and for volunteering. 52 00:03:36,520 --> 00:03:40,860 And if I could have that, I'm going to go ahead and I'm going to ask you 53 00:03:40,860 --> 00:03:41,500 swear, heard it. 54 00:03:41,560 --> 00:03:45,720 But first, I'm going to ask the Council President to offer a vote. 55 00:03:46,060 --> 00:03:46,480 Secretary Savage. 56 00:03:46,740 --> 00:03:47,200 Yeah, make a motion. 57 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:49,840 We appoint Bobby Ducas to the Board of Elections. 58 00:03:52,560 --> 00:03:53,900 The motion from Secretary Savage. 59 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:54,460 Second, buddy. 60 00:03:54,460 --> 00:03:59,840 Councilmember Metresick to confirm the appointment of Bobby DeCost at the Board of Elections. 61 00:04:00,340 --> 00:04:00,760 Any discussion? 62 00:04:01,440 --> 00:04:01,900 All those in favor? 63 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:03,280 Motion carries on. 64 00:04:03,580 --> 00:04:04,920 Thank you all very much. 65 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:08,700 Bobby, if you would raise your right hand and repeat after me. 66 00:04:09,180 --> 00:04:09,320 Aye. 67 00:04:09,460 --> 00:04:10,420 Bobby, Linda Costa. 68 00:04:10,540 --> 00:04:11,820 I'm Bobby, Linda Costa. 69 00:04:12,020 --> 00:04:12,680 I'm a news mayor. 70 00:04:12,940 --> 00:04:14,820 I will be faithful. 71 00:04:15,380 --> 00:04:18,000 I will be faithful to the allegiance. 72 00:04:18,380 --> 00:04:19,780 And their true allegiance. 73 00:04:20,220 --> 00:04:20,960 State of Maryland. 74 00:04:20,960 --> 00:04:33,400 Board the Constitution and laws thereof that I will, that's the my skill and judgment, 75 00:04:33,400 --> 00:04:39,920 diligently and faithfully without partiality or prejudice, 76 00:04:42,940 --> 00:04:44,100 execute the office, 77 00:04:47,320 --> 00:04:54,100 The Constitution and Laws of the State. 78 00:04:58,430 --> 00:04:59,550 Thank you very very much. 79 00:05:01,120 --> 00:05:09,300 Okay. Good to go ahead. I might have you signed on the dotted line. 80 00:05:27,880 --> 00:05:33,300 Thank you very much. I know that you've already been in touch with you and given you information. Thank you, Mr. President. 81 00:05:35,440 --> 00:05:42,100 Next, we have a retirement recognition of our Convention Center Director Larry Naklino. Mr. Naklino, would you mind coming up, please? 82 00:05:42,100 --> 00:05:48,260 Hold on real quick. We've got a we have to move one thing in front of this we have a issue that's time sensitive Mr. 83 00:05:48,320 --> 00:05:50,100 Actons if you could come up 84 00:06:11,220 --> 00:06:12,340 It'll be quick. 85 00:06:15,220 --> 00:06:20,560 When you get to the recreation park committee minutes you'll see something in references based on park 86 00:06:21,440 --> 00:06:26,900 We have a concrete failure issue that I need to address certain areas if you want to zoom in for that's up to you 87 00:06:26,900 --> 00:06:28,960 It's certain areas that I've highlighted on there. 88 00:06:29,340 --> 00:06:33,840 The majority of it is along the actual bulkhead shown in a blue outline. 89 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:39,880 Your charter slash code does not allow Jenny and I and Terry to move money amongst the 90 00:06:39,880 --> 00:06:41,880 different capital projects without your awareness. 91 00:06:42,560 --> 00:06:44,740 We are not needing any additional appropriation. 92 00:06:44,860 --> 00:06:45,960 The money is already there. 93 00:06:46,440 --> 00:06:51,180 I have a number of projects that I completed that came in under budget and I need to transfer 94 00:06:51,180 --> 00:06:54,520 funds from those capital projects into the base side part. 95 00:06:54,520 --> 00:07:01,440 to the tune of about $123,000 so that I can renovate and remove all the concrete that is currently failing. 96 00:07:02,800 --> 00:07:10,000 It is delaminating, it's cracked, it's heaved, and it's a technicality, and that I can't move the money without your permission. 97 00:07:10,780 --> 00:07:11,900 So that's what I needed to resolve. 98 00:07:12,140 --> 00:07:13,480 They're washed out from the bulkhead. 99 00:07:13,760 --> 00:07:15,400 There's not washed out from the bulkhead. 100 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:21,600 Without getting too far into technical terms, if you all know what a rice crispy treat is, 101 00:07:21,860 --> 00:07:23,640 you know the texture of a rice crispy treat. 102 00:07:23,640 --> 00:07:28,760 compare that to porous concrete and what's happening is it's starting to 103 00:07:28,760 --> 00:07:33,060 delaminate on the surface and then if you were to go visit the site you'll see 104 00:07:33,060 --> 00:07:36,840 we intentionally raise the site and massive amount of fill to elevate because of 105 00:07:36,840 --> 00:07:39,980 the flooding around the area you've got a high groundwater table and then 106 00:07:39,980 --> 00:07:44,860 addition to that all the rainwater then circulates in and it's put this way 107 00:07:44,860 --> 00:07:51,680 it's blasting part of it, heaving part of it, popping part of it so I have a 108 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:55,560 that we need to correct before we get into another summer season. 109 00:07:56,300 --> 00:07:57,560 We're going to put a different product. 110 00:07:59,640 --> 00:08:00,900 Any questions for how? 111 00:08:03,700 --> 00:08:04,640 Thank you very much. 112 00:08:04,900 --> 00:08:05,000 Thank you. 113 00:08:05,780 --> 00:08:06,620 Yeah, congratulations. 114 00:08:07,440 --> 00:08:08,780 We'll vote on this down here. 115 00:08:08,920 --> 00:08:10,080 How does one of those presentations? 116 00:08:12,040 --> 00:08:12,880 Sorry about that, Larry. 117 00:08:13,420 --> 00:08:13,920 Moving on. 118 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,880 We have retirement recognition of our Convention Center, 119 00:08:15,880 --> 00:08:16,920 Director Larry Naklina. 120 00:08:17,620 --> 00:08:18,220 Try again, Larry. 121 00:08:18,220 --> 00:08:19,420 Come on up. 122 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:33,520 Well, I'll talk to believe it was 14 years ago that I was in a position in a position 123 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:38,840 of acting city manager as well as being mayor and made a recommendation to hire Mr. 124 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:42,180 Nakalino as Director of the Convention Center. 125 00:08:43,320 --> 00:08:46,980 And we interviewed a number of people, Larry stood out in his interviews. 126 00:08:47,640 --> 00:08:50,380 He brought his jersey way to Ocean City. 127 00:08:51,140 --> 00:08:55,520 And we found that he had been familiar with many of the clients that were already in the building 128 00:08:55,520 --> 00:08:59,560 from this time working in New Jersey, which was really an asset to us. 129 00:08:59,880 --> 00:09:05,560 We were also in a process of expansion, up at Convention Center, so there were a lot of moving parts up there. 130 00:09:06,460 --> 00:09:09,640 But there is successfully stepped into that position. 131 00:09:10,580 --> 00:09:15,460 We had some controversy with some of our clients, he was able to really, I think, address that 132 00:09:15,460 --> 00:09:20,500 and bring them back into the fold and have them continuing to come here at Ocean City. 133 00:09:20,500 --> 00:09:27,120 I think that's his strength is working with people and working with our clients and making sure 134 00:09:27,120 --> 00:09:31,400 that while they're there and not building, they're getting what they need and they're satisfied 135 00:09:31,400 --> 00:09:36,500 with the service and they return to the agency and Larry has done a terrific job with that. 136 00:09:37,280 --> 00:09:44,680 As we move forward, Tom took over as director of whatever his title is, economic development and that's true. 137 00:09:45,160 --> 00:09:49,580 They work together and when you look at what we've done up there with adding all the shows, 138 00:09:49,580 --> 00:09:52,900 all the different things, all the new people that have come here. 139 00:09:53,080 --> 00:09:57,580 I want to thank Larry for his commitment and his commitment to the town of Ocean City. 140 00:09:57,760 --> 00:09:59,540 He's also become vested in our community. 141 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:05,700 Part of our community and you see Larry out and about and he's well recognized and Larry, I want to thank you 142 00:10:05,700 --> 00:10:11,200 and know you have the respect of the community of the mayor and council and I want to thank you for everything that you've done. 143 00:10:11,920 --> 00:10:15,580 Why are we just proclamation top? Would you like to vote for a second? 144 00:10:21,080 --> 00:10:34,500 I know we're all the skeletons are now to season. So I've had the opportunity to work with Larry for the past five years and I can tell you, Larry has exhibited heart and passion. 145 00:10:34,500 --> 00:10:41,660 for Ocean City, as well as its employment and of which, you know, we can be certainly proud 146 00:10:41,660 --> 00:10:46,460 of during his tenure as the mayor had mentioned, there's lots of improvements, the expansion. 147 00:10:47,460 --> 00:10:53,780 There's just way too many to list if you've been here, you know, many years ago and go up there now you'll see. 148 00:10:54,040 --> 00:11:00,860 But above all, I will say Larry's a genuine human being and we'll be missed and from our team and staff, 149 00:11:00,860 --> 00:11:04,320 We just wanted to make sure we thank you for everything that you did. 150 00:11:09,120 --> 00:11:12,940 And I do have a proclamation, which I'm going to read Delarry, the present Delarry. 151 00:11:15,100 --> 00:11:21,140 This is a proclamation, an appreciation of Larry Nakalino, 14 years of service to the town of Ocean City. 152 00:11:21,660 --> 00:11:29,700 And it states, whereas Larry Nakalino has dedicated 14 years of distinguished service to the town of Ocean City, 153 00:11:29,700 --> 00:11:33,200 serving as Director of the Rowling E. Power Convention Center, 154 00:11:33,740 --> 00:11:37,080 whereas prior to joining town of Ocean City in 2012, 155 00:11:37,780 --> 00:11:41,360 Larry established an extensive career in a hospitality convention 156 00:11:41,360 --> 00:11:44,100 and club management industries bringing 157 00:11:44,100 --> 00:11:48,040 a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Ocean City Convention Center. 158 00:11:48,700 --> 00:11:51,700 Whereas Larry's tenure with the town coincided 159 00:11:51,700 --> 00:11:55,040 with the transformational period growth and expansion 160 00:11:55,040 --> 00:11:57,840 of the Convention Center, including the addition 161 00:11:57,840 --> 00:12:03,720 of the Bay Park front brawl room and the Docside exhibit hall, the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 162 00:12:04,060 --> 00:12:10,980 approximately 30,000 square feet of additional exhibit space, and the 15,000 square foot Bay front gallery. 163 00:12:11,760 --> 00:12:18,140 Whereas throughout his tenure, Larry worked closely with numerous organizations, including the Maryland Municipal League, 164 00:12:18,240 --> 00:12:24,820 the Maryland State Firemen's Association, the Association of Maryland Counties, Maryland State Education Association, 165 00:12:24,820 --> 00:12:30,100 and countless other groups and events that have called Ocean City Convention Center Home. 166 00:12:30,920 --> 00:12:34,860 Whereas upon his retirement, the town of Ocean City wishes to express its 167 00:12:34,860 --> 00:12:39,800 sincere gratitude for there is many years of exemplary service and to 168 00:12:39,800 --> 00:12:44,160 extend best wishes for a well-earned retirement filled with help, happiness, 169 00:12:44,740 --> 00:12:49,400 and continued success. Now therefore I rick me in the mayor of the town of Ocean City 170 00:12:49,400 --> 00:12:51,020 along with the Ocean City Council. 171 00:12:51,020 --> 00:12:59,820 do hereby recognizing for graduate, Larry upon his retirement at San Darsonsir gratitude for his 14 years of dedicated service. 172 00:13:00,340 --> 00:13:01,560 Larry, thank you. 173 00:13:01,820 --> 00:13:02,200 Thank you. 174 00:13:16,540 --> 00:13:19,920 And so you'll never forget us even when maybe you want to. 175 00:13:20,240 --> 00:13:23,300 That I have a key to the city for you that I want to present. 176 00:13:23,780 --> 00:13:27,040 And I always say when I present this, it's coming from the mayor council. 177 00:13:27,680 --> 00:13:31,020 All those that have worked with you over the years and the citizens of Ocean City. 178 00:13:31,020 --> 00:13:33,820 And it's a key to the city for Larry Nakalino. 179 00:13:34,300 --> 00:13:38,000 Thank you for 14 years of service at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. 180 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,720 Data today's date. Larry. 181 00:13:40,600 --> 00:13:40,620 Congratulations. 182 00:13:41,700 --> 00:13:42,640 Thank you, very much. 183 00:13:43,340 --> 00:13:44,940 Maybe we'll get a picture of you up here. 184 00:13:45,280 --> 00:13:47,120 We're definitely going to have a few comments. 185 00:13:47,340 --> 00:13:47,980 We'd like to thank you. 186 00:13:48,280 --> 00:13:48,520 Okay. 187 00:13:49,020 --> 00:13:50,800 Don't try to beat Martin Patrick's record. 188 00:13:51,200 --> 00:13:53,280 No, I'm definitely not going to do that, sir. 189 00:13:54,200 --> 00:13:55,000 Just a few things. 190 00:13:55,000 --> 00:14:00,160 I like to open by thanking the mayor at the time for putting me through a very rigorous hiring. 191 00:14:00,160 --> 00:14:07,780 hiring, but thankfully, it ended in a very good way within recommending me to the, to the 192 00:14:07,780 --> 00:14:14,220 then city council, who included Mary Knight, Margaret Pell, and Lloyd Martin just to name 193 00:14:14,220 --> 00:14:14,840 a few. 194 00:14:15,820 --> 00:14:19,380 I'd also like to thank my wonderful staff who made me feel at home from the very first 195 00:14:19,380 --> 00:14:20,040 day. 196 00:14:20,400 --> 00:14:24,440 I will never forget you and your hard work and dedication to the Rolling Palace Convention Center. 197 00:14:25,120 --> 00:14:29,860 Please remember our philosophy, our God, our family and the Rolling Palace Convention 198 00:14:29,860 --> 00:14:31,300 Center in that order. 199 00:14:31,740 --> 00:14:36,260 To the various town departments, including the U.S. and city police department, fire 200 00:14:36,260 --> 00:14:42,420 and EMS, the U.S. public works, beach patrol without them, our initiatives could never have 201 00:14:42,420 --> 00:14:42,960 been possible. 202 00:14:43,440 --> 00:14:49,300 And Tom Proloser, for having to visit the vision and for getting us to funding to make several 203 00:14:49,300 --> 00:14:50,180 things happen. 204 00:14:51,200 --> 00:14:56,080 I'd also like to thank Dr. Lenny Berger, got to rest his soul, bedside dull can cock an hour 205 00:14:56,080 --> 00:14:58,200 our God and support throughout my career. 206 00:14:58,660 --> 00:14:59,280 I thank you. 207 00:15:00,370 --> 00:15:11,010 To the Maryland City Authority, our partners, and to my recollection, I can't remember one time where we didn't go to them for their approval, for whatever, and not get approved. 208 00:15:14,070 --> 00:15:23,470 Thanks to Terry McGeean. We're working me through all three phases of renovations without Terry's guidance. I couldn't have done it. 209 00:15:23,470 --> 00:15:29,010 And finally, certainly not least, my God and my family, without both, my times, with rolling 210 00:15:29,010 --> 00:15:33,850 up our convention center, and the valley forage, convention plaza, spanning 40 plus 211 00:15:33,850 --> 00:15:35,670 years, wouldn't have been possible. 212 00:15:36,030 --> 00:15:36,790 I thank everyone. 213 00:15:37,210 --> 00:15:37,990 Thank you all. 214 00:16:07,220 --> 00:16:07,700 Thank 215 00:16:12,110 --> 00:16:12,590 you. 216 00:16:12,590 --> 00:16:13,190 Thank you, Larry. 217 00:16:13,630 --> 00:16:14,210 Thank you, Larry. 218 00:16:14,450 --> 00:16:15,230 Thank you. 219 00:16:15,230 --> 00:16:15,230 Thank you, 220 00:16:18,940 --> 00:16:18,940 Larry. 221 00:16:18,980 --> 00:16:19,120 Thank you, Larry. 222 00:16:25,270 --> 00:16:26,050 Go get him. 223 00:16:32,570 --> 00:16:32,950 Thanks. 224 00:16:32,950 --> 00:16:36,050 Next we have comments from the public and the person who may wish to speak on 225 00:16:36,050 --> 00:16:38,290 for discussion on the work session agenda. 226 00:16:38,550 --> 00:16:39,930 Maybe you heard during comments from the public 227 00:16:39,930 --> 00:16:41,310 for a period of three minutes, 228 00:16:41,790 --> 00:16:42,970 such times may be deemed appropriate 229 00:16:42,970 --> 00:16:43,950 by the council president. 230 00:16:44,650 --> 00:16:45,430 Anyone who should be heard, 231 00:16:45,510 --> 00:16:46,290 she'll state their name, 232 00:16:46,450 --> 00:16:46,810 they're addressed, 233 00:16:47,010 --> 00:16:49,350 and the agenda item on which he or she wishes to speak. 234 00:16:50,210 --> 00:16:51,430 What anyone like to speak today? 235 00:16:51,630 --> 00:16:53,730 I don't think we had anybody at the meeting today 236 00:16:53,730 --> 00:16:56,350 that wasn't an employee of the town of Washington City. 237 00:16:56,790 --> 00:16:57,050 All right. 238 00:16:58,070 --> 00:16:59,050 Bobby was the only one. 239 00:17:00,370 --> 00:17:00,450 All right. 240 00:17:00,550 --> 00:17:00,990 Well, that's all right. 241 00:17:01,230 --> 00:17:01,590 Bobby was here. 242 00:17:01,770 --> 00:17:02,370 Moving on. 243 00:17:03,050 --> 00:17:04,950 We have new business requested for the minutes. 244 00:17:04,950 --> 00:17:10,390 We have a work session dated August 6th, 2026, 245 00:17:10,830 --> 00:17:13,350 work session dated August 11th, 2026, 246 00:17:13,670 --> 00:17:17,430 and a regular session number 12 dated August 17th, 2026. 247 00:17:19,530 --> 00:17:20,110 That's my own boost. 248 00:17:22,350 --> 00:17:22,890 Thank you. 249 00:17:23,130 --> 00:17:23,450 A second. 250 00:17:24,210 --> 00:17:26,090 Motion from Council Member Buess, 251 00:17:26,370 --> 00:17:27,670 second by Council Member Heiser, 252 00:17:28,030 --> 00:17:31,510 to approve the minutes from all three meetings as presented. 253 00:17:32,170 --> 00:17:32,670 Any discussion? 254 00:17:33,330 --> 00:17:33,750 I'll be with you. 255 00:17:34,290 --> 00:17:34,490 Bye. 256 00:17:35,170 --> 00:17:36,390 A few areas with seven in favor. 257 00:17:37,590 --> 00:17:42,170 Next, we have standing committee reports with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, 258 00:17:42,390 --> 00:17:43,350 August 19th. 259 00:17:43,870 --> 00:17:48,150 We have a pension committee meeting from August 19th with a recommendation and 260 00:17:55,540 --> 00:17:55,800 I'll get 261 00:17:55,800 --> 00:17:56,200 to it. 262 00:18:05,270 --> 00:18:08,650 We had a motion by Mayor Meehann, second by Jeff Thaler, to approve the recommendation 263 00:18:08,650 --> 00:18:14,870 to replace JPMorgan mid-value with Columbia Select, mid-cap value, this vote passed unanimously. 264 00:18:20,300 --> 00:18:24,820 There was also a motion by the Mayor, second by Karen Scott, to approve Jenny Naps, request 265 00:18:24,820 --> 00:18:31,920 to fund the unbudgeted portion of the total actuarial determined contribution for the FY27 using 266 00:18:31,920 --> 00:18:36,460 approximately $250,000 in a signed fund balance, set aside for pension contributions. 267 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:38,580 This vote also passed unanimously. 268 00:18:42,240 --> 00:18:44,040 President Dina Votinika from the Recommendations. 269 00:18:44,060 --> 00:18:44,340 Thank you. 270 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:44,860 Thank you very much. 271 00:18:45,480 --> 00:18:47,520 The motion from Council Member and Lewis. 272 00:18:48,900 --> 00:18:54,700 Second, by Council Member Betristic to approve the recommendations from the pension committee 273 00:18:54,700 --> 00:18:55,340 as presented. 274 00:18:55,840 --> 00:18:56,420 Any other discussion? 275 00:18:56,420 --> 00:18:58,340 I was in favor. 276 00:18:58,640 --> 00:18:58,880 All right. 277 00:18:59,120 --> 00:19:00,900 Motion carries with seven in favor. 278 00:19:02,720 --> 00:19:06,960 Next, we have the Recreation and Parks Committee from August 20th with a report. 279 00:19:07,300 --> 00:19:09,920 And that was presentation. 280 00:19:10,180 --> 00:19:11,880 We just received from Mr. Adkins. 281 00:19:12,720 --> 00:19:19,620 If there's any questions about that and or approval to make the move as presented. 282 00:19:19,820 --> 00:19:21,940 I'll move to confirm the recommendation that's presented. 283 00:19:23,700 --> 00:19:32,280 I have a motion from Councilmember Buis, second by Councilmember Matressik to approve the move as presented. 284 00:19:33,120 --> 00:19:34,060 Well, is it in favor? 285 00:19:34,860 --> 00:19:35,160 Aye. 286 00:19:36,100 --> 00:19:37,580 I'm curious if Carol, you're in favor? 287 00:19:37,580 --> 00:19:38,240 Yes, I think. 288 00:19:38,400 --> 00:19:40,560 Motion carries a seven in favor. 289 00:19:42,100 --> 00:19:43,660 Next we have the Standing Committee draft agenda. 290 00:19:44,080 --> 00:19:44,860 We're meeting today. 291 00:19:44,960 --> 00:19:45,560 All right, I'm sorry. 292 00:19:45,640 --> 00:19:48,700 The fire prevention commission is meeting today's September 1st. 293 00:19:49,240 --> 00:19:50,480 Questions on that? 294 00:19:51,300 --> 00:19:51,600 All right. 295 00:19:51,600 --> 00:19:57,600 Final item on today's agenda is beach code enforcement report presented by emergency services director Joe Theoble. 296 00:19:58,320 --> 00:19:59,420 So you cleared the room. 297 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:16,020 I do my best. Mr. Mayor, council president, members of council. This is from August 3rd until August 23rd. One message is consistency, program continues to be successful if you look at it. 298 00:20:16,520 --> 00:20:22,460 They've been able to get back to about 70% of the people that they tag previously that's in violation of code. 299 00:20:24,360 --> 00:20:29,140 And I've got nothing more to really say, unless you have any questions. 300 00:20:29,500 --> 00:20:29,940 Questions? 301 00:20:30,840 --> 00:20:31,100 Mr. Mayor? 302 00:20:31,140 --> 00:20:32,400 Are they still out on the beach? 303 00:20:32,720 --> 00:20:33,940 They are still out on the beach. 304 00:20:34,840 --> 00:20:36,120 How long will they be out there? 305 00:20:36,520 --> 00:20:38,540 Officially they end on Labor Day. 306 00:20:39,060 --> 00:20:45,120 But I will tell you that as of today, we're down to 16 stands because of Labor Day being late. 307 00:20:45,240 --> 00:20:51,680 And everybody returning to school, I'm going to consider keeping them out there until the 27th because they have AEDs 308 00:20:51,680 --> 00:20:53,900 and at least assist if we have a problem. 309 00:20:54,220 --> 00:20:54,640 Very good. 310 00:20:54,900 --> 00:20:55,680 Thank you. 311 00:20:56,600 --> 00:20:58,680 And I'll see you on the 15th. 312 00:20:59,320 --> 00:21:00,080 Thank you. 313 00:21:00,180 --> 00:21:00,660 Thank you. 314 00:21:00,800 --> 00:21:01,620 Thank you. 315 00:21:03,320 --> 00:21:09,080 I have one more thing to report that I forgot to include in our closed session. 316 00:21:09,960 --> 00:21:11,560 Notice in the report earlier in the meeting. 317 00:21:12,700 --> 00:21:18,580 On August 6th and August 17th, the Mayor and Council conducted interviews with members of four firms for government relation services. 318 00:21:18,580 --> 00:21:22,580 The Mayor and Council have contracted, with a lobbying firm, 319 00:21:22,640 --> 00:21:25,080 Manus Canyon Associates for Professional Services, 320 00:21:25,800 --> 00:21:29,820 to assist the town on budget legislative policy and regulatory matters, 321 00:21:30,420 --> 00:21:32,320 proposed at both the state and the federal level. 322 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,360 Motion to adjourn. 323 00:21:37,600 --> 00:21:38,980 Motion from Secretary Savage. 324 00:21:39,120 --> 00:21:39,860 I get a second vote. 325 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,020 Council member Boos. 326 00:21:41,600 --> 00:21:42,440 All those in the favor. 327 00:21:43,640 --> 00:21:44,140 All right. 328 00:21:44,780 --> 00:21:45,360 Meeting adjourn. 329 00:21:45,500 --> 00:21:46,120 7 in favor. 330 00:21:46,420 --> 00:21:46,760 Thanks. 331 00:21:47,680 --> 00:21:48,160 223. 332 00:21:49,420 --> 00:21:50,340 Thank you, Mr. President. 333 00:21:50,340 --> 00:21:50,940 All right.