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Mr. Holmes moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the contract with Coban
Technologies, Inc. that is within Res. 2009 -32. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it
carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, and Patterson in favor ( Miller
and Rynearson absent).
The City Manager also informed he contacted the offices of Sen. Gaetz and Rep. Sansom
requesting they appear before Council later this year to discuss their insights as to the prospects
for the upcoming legislative sessions, and noted that major topics are offshore drilling and
property taxes. He advised he will let Council know of the dates when he confirms them with
both offices.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Holmes thanked Staff for following Council' s direction and making decisions to make
upcoming projects happen.
Mr. Reeves echoed Mr. Holmes' statement, and that Mr. Beedie assisted him greatly in several
of the items on tonight' s agenda. Mr. Reeves announced the opening of Phase II of Uptown
Station.
Mr. Garvie reported he attended a conference on Florida in the Sunshine and that it was an
excellent conference and he learned a lot.
Mr. Patterson offered his thoughts that he appreciates the smoothness that City Staff is working
with the Council.
The Mayor acknowledged the hard work from the Finance Staff getting the budget prepared,
but stated he was disappointed with the lack of participation from the citizens; he attended the
Chamber Dr. HC White Golf Tournament and received rave reviews on the condition of the golf
course; attended the Boys and Girls Club Celebration at the Conference Center and the Striving
for Perfection Mentoring Telethon; attended the Northwest Florida League of Cities Dinner
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where offshore drilling, insurance, and transportation funding are top priorities for lobbying;
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attended the ribbon cutting for the new building at Uptown Station; he attended the birthday
party for Bull Rigdon at the Fairgrounds; and thanked the City employees who participated in the
united Way Day of Caring.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
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