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Mr. Wiltsie advised that two
applicants had withdrawn and one had asked to be reconsidered,
making the total number of finalists three. Mr. Wiltsie stated the Review Committee will interview
the finalists on February 27 with a
reception to follow; Council will interview the finalists the
Workshop meeting on February 28, with the decision being made at the Council during on
February 28. meeting
Mayor Anderson mentioned the " Habitat Caravaners" consisting of nine
came to the
couples who met and
City and worked on one of the Habitat homes. The Mayor advised he and the
Manager met with OCDC and discussed how they can partner with the City
city in obtaining affordable
housing in the Beal Parkway neighborhood. The Mayor attended a
ceremony for Bridgewaywhere
they were presented with a check from HUD to assist with the homeless coalition.
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MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor advised he will be
attending a regional transportation meeting this Thursday in
Apalachicola and he will be presenting to them the City's resolution and letter
opposing the
proposed bridge corridor, as well as the letter from the CRA
opposing the bridge. The City
Attorney asked for a motion to permit the Mayor to present these documents.
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Dr. Pullen moved to allow the
Mayor to present City documents opposing the proposed
bridge corridor at the Regional Transportation Meeting in Apalachicola. Mr. Campbell
seconded motion and it carried
unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker,
Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Manager advised that access underneath Brooks
Bridge will be limited over the next
several days while Gulf Power replaces distribution cables for Okaloosa Island.
The City Manager announced the
Sunday in the Park on February 19 from 2-4: 30 pm; the Fast
Lane Track Meet on February 20 at
Etheridge Stadium; and a pancake breakfast by the Friends of
the Library on Saturday February 25, from 7: 30 am to 10: 30 am at
Magnolia Grill.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 45 p. m.
APPROVED:
MAYOR:
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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