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City Attorney stated she did not have any final reports, but that she would be meeting with
Hayward Dykes to discuss the transition process and Council will receive a final status late
tomorrow night. The City Attorney appreciated the opportunity she had to represent Council.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Holmes thanked Staff and the employees for the hard work that was done during the budget
process.Mr. Homes also thanked the City Attorney, and that it was an honor to serve with her
these past years.
Mr. Reeves stated his feeling that this Council is proactive as far as backing up the downtown
merchants and has gone out of their way to improve the situation downtown. He also thanked
the City Attorney for her service the past years and wished her well.
Mr. Minich thanked the City Attorney. He also thanked the employees who took early
retirement in order that other employees could retain their jobs with the City. Mr. Minich also
discussed the Strive for 5 Editorial and urged anyone who is interested in running for Council to
attend meetings so they have an understanding of what is going on.
Mr. Rigdon also urged citizens to attend Council meetings, and that the City is a wonderful place
and the City employees do a wonderful job. Mr. Rigdon also wished the City Attorney the best
of luck in her new venture.
Mr. Rynearson also thanked the City Attorney, and recognized the City employees taking early
retirement.
The Mayor stated he distributed an electronic version of the Florida League of Cities Survey in
regards to state -wide issues including police and fire pension, property taxes, and others. The
Mayor also discussed Amendment 4 which proposed all comp plan changes go before the
electorate, and that he will prepare, on his own time, an opinion on Amendment 4.
The Mayor stated he attended a memorial service for an airman at Hurlburt in Special Ops and
that it was a very touching ceremony.
The Mayor also thanked the City Attorney for her outstanding service to the City.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7: 41 pm.
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