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Holmes, Blvd., with Mr.
Minich in favor.
The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Bill Walter, 320 Smith Drive, with Mr. Reeves
in favor.
The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Janet Wilson, 320 Gardner Drive NE,
with Holmes, Garvie, and Pullen in favor.
The Mayor advised that Janet Wilson, 320 Gardner Drive NE, has been reappointed to the
Municipal Planning Board for a four-year term from May 10, 2008, until May 10, 2012.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Reeves addressed his thoughts on architectural guidelines and that the developers are
experts in the field and are trained to advise on architectural guidelines.
Mr. Garvie mentioned his trip to Mobile today to meet with the Director of Homelessness to learn
how that City addresses the homeless situation, and advised that Judge Maney has expressed
aninterest in this problem, especially among the veterans.
The Mayor mentioned the City picnic was enjoyable; the French Rotarians visited the City;
Earth/ Arbor Day last Friday 11 : 00- 2: 00 at the Landing; his visit to the Community Garden in
Sylvania Heights; the plantings at the Soundside Park last Saturday; the recreation co- op
presentation with more to come; and the training opportunity for pension plan trustees.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Manager mentioned she was invited to speak at the annual City Manager' s
Conference in May and would need to miss the May 27th meeting if it was agreeable with
Council. She received Council' s blessing to attend the conference.
The City Manager announced the Money Club monthly meetings beginning April 24th at 6: 00
pm at the Library; Musical Echoes April
on 25- 27 at the Fort Walton Landing; the oyster
gardening workshop for anyone interested in volunteering on April 26th 9: 00 am - noon at the
Senior Center; an informative free program on green building at the Library May 8th at 5: 30 pm;
and the next Food for Thought lunch time lecture on May 14th at the Indian Temple Mound
Museum at noon.