On the agenda: Port St Joe MINUTES Regular Meeting July 21, 2026 — Flock Camera (Jul 21)

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CITY
COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, HELD AT
2775 GARRISON AVENUE, July 21, 2026, at Noon.

The following were present: Mayor Buzzett, Commissioners Hoffman and Langston. City Clerk Charlotte
Pierce, Deputy Clerk Leigh Salter, and City Attorney Clinton McCahill were also present. City Manager
Jim Anderson, as well as Commissioners Kerigan and Lowry were absent.

Call to Order

CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes

Attorney McCahill read Form 8B where Commissioner Lowry abstained in the July 7, 2026, meeting from
voting on Ordinance 630 Small Scale Plan Amendment Ralph Rish Parcel #06076-016R because Mr.
Rish is a business partner of his.

A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commission Langston, to approve the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 7, 2026.

Robert Branch shared his concerns about the Minutes.

All in favor; Motion carried 3-0.

City Attorney

Attorney McCahill did not have anything specific for the Commissioners today.

City Engineer — Josh Baxley

City Government Complex

Permit Status:

FDEP Wastewater has been received. ERP Stormwater — The RAI response has been accepted. FDOT
Access has been received. FDOT Drainage Connection — There is a meeting with FDOT on July 22,
2026. USACOE Dredge and Fill - The RAI has been received, and Dewberry is working with City Staff to
respond to the alternatives sites analysis request. Mr. Baxley shared that a property swap for wetlands
mitigation is not 100% off the table.

Downtown Alleys Drainage Improvements

The entire plan set has been provided to the City for review and pricing by the contractor.

Avenue A Stormwater

This project began on July 20, 2026, and the contractor is currently mobilizing equipment and materials to
the site.

MLK CDBG
The kickoff meeting was held on July 8, 2026. Dewberry is currently working on a conceptual plan.
Core Park Restroom Facility

Dewberry is moving forward with 60% design.

Avenues C and D Resurfacing

Dewberry is working on 90% design. They expect to be complete with the 90% plans in the next two
weeks.

Old Business

City Projects

Mayor Buzzett thanked City Staff for all the work they do on City projects.
New Business

Bay Savers — Mayor Buzzett

Commissioner Hoffman noted that he spent 14 years protecting the bay and will be involved with any
group protecting the resources. He would also like to see Bay Savers protecting all of the bay.

Robert Branch and Kevin Holden shared their thoughts on this topic.

Mayor Buzzett feels that if the City does not support Bay Savers in their study of the bay, the
organization will be finished. They are requesting $50,000 each from the City and County and will
be providing $50,000 of their funds for the US Army Corps of Engineers to do the study of the bay.
Mayor Buzzett is to talk with Keith Neel about their project.

Mayor Buzzett requested that this topic be rescheduled for the next Agenda.

Public Works ~ John Grantland

Surplus Property

Mr. Grantland noted the 2026 Surplus Items listed on page 9.

A Motion was made by Commissioner Langston, second by Commissioner Hoffman, to declare the items
as surplus. All in favor; Motion carried 3-0. Sealed Bids will be accepted at a date and time to be
determined for the items listed as Surplus. A copy of the list is attached as Exhibit A.

Seventh Street Paving

Mr. Grantland shared that issues had been found on Seventh Street between Highway 98 and Long
Avenue that need to be corrected. Royal American provided Change Order 5 in the amount of $77,450
to remove the existing asphalt and replace it. There are funds remaining in the CDBG-DR Grant to cover
this cost.

A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffman, second by Commissioner Langston. to approve Royal
American Change Order 5 in the amount of $77,450. All in favor; Motion carried 3-0.

Downtown Stormwater

Mr. Grantland noted that there are issues in the alleyway between Reid Avenue and Highway 98 that
need to be corrected while the contractor is working in the alleyway. There are no funds in the grant and
the Change Order provided by Royal American is for $85,284.60.

Commissioner Langston reminded the Commission that there could be the same issues when the
contractor begins working on Avenues C and D.

A Motion was made by Commissioner Langston, second by Commissioner Hoffman, for City Staff to find
the financing to cover the $85,283.60 as well as cover any issues that are found when working on
Avenues C and D. All in favor; Motion carried 3-0.

Surface Water Plant - Larry McClamma

Mr. McClamma did not have anything new for the Commissioners.

Wastewater Plant — Riley Wolf

Mr. Wolf shared that there has been a delay with the filters that have been ordered as they have not been
constructed yet. He anticipates them to be on site in mid-August. The delay requires extra time from
plant staff to keep the plant going. There is a pilot study upcoming, and the lagoon level is fine.

Finance Director — Tiffany Giddens

FEMA Update

Mrs. Giddens noted that there are no major updates on FEMA.

Grants Reimbursement Update

Mrs. Giddens stated that the two Septic to Sewer Grants will be closing at the end of the month.

Code Enforcement — John Cannon

Mr. Cannon did not have any updates for the Commission.

Police Department — Chief Richards

Camera Policy

Chief Richards explained the purpose of Flock Cameras and reviewed pages 12-17. He noted how
helpful they have been locally, stated they are not an invasion of privacy, and are well regulated.

A Motion was made by Commissioner Langston, second by Commissioner Hoffman, to adopt the policy.
Kevin Holden and Robert Branch shared their opinions on the camera policy.

All in Favor; Motion carried 3-0.

City Clerk — Charlotte Pierce

Clerk Pierce introduced Leigh Salter as the new Deputy Clerk, noted that she has been visiting here for
many years as she has ties to our community through her mother’s family, the Belins, and welcomed her
to city staff.

Grants Update

Clerk Pierce shared that there were no significant changes on page 18 and 19, but work is on going to
close several grants out.

Citizens to be Heard

Kevin Holden presented a proposal of de-annexation of Jones Homestead Road from Port St. Joe signed
by residents living along the road.

Exhibit A

2026 Surplus Items

1. 2015 Dodge Charger - Vin## 2C3CDXAG4FH806275
2. 2015 Ford Taurus - Vin# 1FAHP2MK2FG159503
3. 2016 Ford Explorer - Vin# 1FM5K7DH9GGB27173
4. 2018 Ford Explorer -Vin# 1FMSK8ARXJGC74323
5. 2020 Ford Explorer —- Vin# 1FM5K8AB4LCA96785
6. 2007 Ford F250 - Vin# 1FDNF20548EA28676
7. 2003 Ford F150 - Vin# 2FTRF17W94CA21806
8. 2006 Ford Van - Vin# 1FTNE24L468B40876
9. 2006 Chevrolet 1500 - Vin# 1GCEK14V56Z277940
10. 2005 Chevrolet 2500 - Vin#1GB8C24U45E215012
11. 1994 Isuzu Street Sweeper - Vin# JBDB4B1K157002759 (military surplus)
12. 1987 Ford Dump Truck — Vin# 1FD4U90L0JVA02269
13. 2008 Freightliner Vactor 2100 - Vin# 1FVCH3B78HV56944 ($45,000.00 reserve)
14. Trailer #1 - 7’ x 12’ dual axel (no vin or SN)
15. Trailer #2 —7’ x 12’ dual axel (no Vin or SN)
16. Trailer #3 — 7’ x 12’ dual axel (no Vin or SN)
17. Trailer #4 — 5’ x 8’ single axel (no Vin or SN)
18. Trailer #5 — High top dual axel (no Vin or SN)
19. 2005 Dump Trailer 7’ x 14’ — Vin# 1Z9DJ14296J213571
20. Trailer mounted air compressor — Unit Model 150RPDO (military surplus)
21. Trailer mounted welder - SN# C34335850164 (military surplus)
22. 1994 Vermeer Chipper — Vin# 1VR4130M10026
23. 2006 Cummings Generator — SN# J060985492 (salt water submerged)
24, 2005 Cummings Generator - SN# F050793639 (salt water submerged)
25. 2005 Cummings Generator - SN# F050793640 (salt water submerged)
26. 2005 Cummings Generator - SN# E090000861 (salt water submerged)
27.5 Ton Cargo Truck 6X6 — ID# 23/03040 (military surplus)
28. 2000 GMC/Altec Bucket Truck — Vin# 1GDM7H1C51J501185

Discussion Items by Commissioners

Neither Commissioners Langston nor Hoffman had anything else to discuss with the Commission.
Mayor Buzzett thanked those present for attending.

Motion to Adjourn

There was no additional business to come before the Commission and Mayor Buzzett adjourned the
meeting at 1:00 P.M.

Approved this gs day of, 2026.

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Charlotte M. Pierce, City Clerk Date