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OFFICE OF
CITY COUNCIL
RES EARCH DIVISION
RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES
March 16, 2009
10:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
First Floor, City Hall
117 West Duval Street
Attendance: Committee Chair Jack Webb; Committee Members Kevin Hyde, Daniel Davis, Glorious Johnson (excused), Warren Jones (arrived 10:19 a.m.), Art Shad, and Clay Yarborough; Heather Norsworthy, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Shirley Nulf and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Lisa Rinaman, Office of the Mayor
The Committee Chair, Jack Webb, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:
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1. 2005-718 |
ORD
Amend Secs 326.103, Ord Code (Signs & Outdoor Display Structures -
Exemptions) & 656.1303 (Zoning Limitations on Signs) to Allow a Spec
Exemption to Allow Bus Shelter Advertising. (Sidman) (C/M Shad) (PC Deny
& PD Am/Apv)(Letter of Opposition from CPAC2) LUZ
PH - 8/2/05, 8/16/05, 9/7/05, Addnl 9/20/05, 10/4/05, 10/18/05, 11/01/05,
11/15/05, Addnl 9/5/07, 9/18/07, 10/2/07, 10/16/07, 11/6/07, 11/20/07,
12/4/07, 1/3/08, 1/15/08, 2/5/08, 2/20/08, 3/4/08, 3/18/08, 4/1/08 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2) - 7/26/05, 8/9/05, Addnl 9/13/05
& 9/27/05, Addnl 8/28/07 & 9/11/07 |
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6/14/2005 CO Introduced: LUZ,TEE,R |
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6/21/2005 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/22/2005 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/22/2005 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/28/2005 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, LUZ,TEE(TEUS 7/1/05)(TEU 7/1/07) |
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3.
7/26/2005 CO PH Contd 8/9/05 |
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8/9/2005 CO PH Only |
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9/13/2005 CO PH Contd 9/27/05 |
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9/27/2005 CO PH Only |
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8/21/2007 TEU Approve 5-1 (Jabour) |
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8/28/2007 CO PH Addnl 9/11/07 |
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9/11/2007 CO PH Only |
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5/20/2008 LUZ Withdraw 5-0 Bill
Summary DEFER |
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2. 2007-1005 |
ORD
Creating Chapt 113 (Gifts to City) Establishing Method & Means of City to
Accept Donations of $500,000 or more, Other Monetary Donations, Gifts of
Personal Propty & Gifts to the Executive & Legislative Branches of
Govt of Tickets & Admissions to Events & Travel. (Rohan) (C/M Lee) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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9/25/2007 CO Introduced: R,F |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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3. 2008-538 |
ORD
Auth Amended & Restated Landfill Operation & Constrn Agreemt with
Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc, Exempting the Agreemt from, or Waiving, the
Provisions of Part 2 (Supplies, Contractual Svcs & Capital Improvemts)
& Part 3 (Prof Svcs Contracts) of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code to
allow Execution of Agreemt without Competitive Bidding &/or Proposal
Procedures due to (1) Council Apv of this Agreemt), (2) Contractor's
Knowledge & Experience with this Facility & (3) the Requiremt for
Contractor or City to Competitively Bid Constrn of New Landfill Facility when
the Appropriate Landfill Permits are Obtained & the Permit Requiremts
& Specifications are Known. ( Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08 |
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1.
6/24/2008 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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7/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU (Per CP 9-9-08 rereferred
to R, F, TEU) |
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9/2/2008 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0 |
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9/3/2008 TEU Sub/Rerefer 4-0 |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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4. 2009-39 |
RESO
Encouraging Jax Independent Agcys to Adopt a Local Preference Policy similar
to Local Preference for Prof Svcs Adopted by City in Ord 2008-1055-E.
(Sidman) (C/M Graham) |
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1.
1/13/2009 CO Introduced: R,F |
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1/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/20/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/27/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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5. 2009-177 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of M. Ashton Hudson to JEA for 1st Full Term exp 2/28/13.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/10/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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2/17/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/24/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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6. 2009-178 |
RESO
Appt Doretha L Tompkins as Member of Jax-Duval County Council on Elder
Affairs, Replacing Marion McLean as Dist 8 Rep, for Partial Term exp 6/30/09
& a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/M Lee) |
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2/10/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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2/17/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/24/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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7. 2009-183 |
ORD-MC
re Full & Fair Consideration in Employmt for Ex-Offenders; Apv Rules
Promulgated by City's Human Resources & Procuremt Divisions; Amend Sec
126.111 (Ex-Offender Re-Entry Requiremts), Ord Code, to Define Reporting Time
Frame. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/09 |
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2/10/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,PHS |
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2/17/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 2/17/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 2/17/2009 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS |
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Bill
Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Amendment
clarifies that there are no fixed quotas, and revises policy to provide a
less definitive statement (use of “may” rather than “can”)) |
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8. 2009-185 |
ORD
Approp $200,000 ($125,000 Grant & $75,000 Loan) from NW Jax Economic Dev
Fund to Cedar Grove Corp for Developmt of Expanded Truck Washing Facilities
(Renovations & New Constrn at 3317 N. Edgewood Ave) & Apv Redev
Agreemt for Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Waiving a Developmt
Fund Criteria to allow City to make a Loan in a 3rd Lien Position. (BT 09-67)
(Alderson) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/09 |
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2/10/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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2/17/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/17/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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9. 2009-195 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Yvonne McClain, Replacing Dr Edna L Saffy, to Jax Human Rights
Comm for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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10. 2009-196 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Cynthia Griffin, Replacing Francine C Parfitt, to Jax Human
Rights Comm for unexp Term exp 12/31/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary AMEND/REREFER 5-0 (Amendment
changes references to “unexpired term” to “first full term”) |
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11. 2009-197 |
RESO
Expressing Council's Displeasure of JEA Considering Closing JEA Satellite
Customer Care Ctrs; Request JEA Conduct Survey of Satellite Customers &
Compile Survey Report & Make Recommendations to JEA Bd & City
Council; Direct Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (C/M Lee) |
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1.
2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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12. 2009-198 |
RESO
Encouraging JEA to keep open the Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Expressing
Concern with JEA Proposed Transaction Surcharge; Directing Distribution of
Reso. (Reingold) (C/M Gaffney) |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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13. 2009-205 |
ORD-MC
Amend Pt 5 (Allowances & Expense Accts) of Chapt 106 (Budget &
Accounting Code), Ord Code; Deleting & Renumbering & Creating new
Secs; Approp $6,142,698 from Banking Fund & FY 2009 Budget for Take Home
Vehicles & Automobile Allowances for certain Constitutional Officers;
Auth Policies for Car Allowances & Use of City Motor Vehicles by City
Employees. (BT 09-072) (Rohan) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/09 |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: F, R |
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3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, R |
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Bill
Summary SUBSTITUTE/REREFER 6-0 (Substitute
reformats for purposes of discussion) |
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14. 2009-211 |
ORD-MC
Creating new Chapt 327, Ord Code, Estab a Sustainable Building Prog for City,
Including Intent, Applicability, Definitions, Admin, Standards &
Incentives for Prog; Create Temp Sustainable Bldg Certification Refund Grant
Prog; Approp $100,000 from Environmental Protection Trust Fund for the Grant
Prog; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2013-2014; Waive Conflicting Provisions of
Secs 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund).
(BT 09-084) (Nelson) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/09 |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 6-0 (Substitute
provides for the Refund Grant Program to be policy rather than codifying it) |
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15. 2009-216 |
ORD
Approp $100,000 from Rsv for Fed Progs for a Grant thru Community Foundation,
Inc to the Community Safety Net Fund to support Local Non-Profit Orgs with
Unprecedented Community Needs for Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance
& Emerg Assistance due to Current Economic Conditions; Auth Agreemt with
Community Foundation, Inc; Provide Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs
Dept. (BT 09-094) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/09 |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS, R (per
CP 3-12-09) |
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3/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, R |
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Bill
Summary SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 5-1
(Yarborough) (Substitute
includes waiver of Chapter 118 and provides for report to Council auditors) |
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16. 2009-225 |
ORD
Declaring Surplus RE# 113416-0000 on Thelma St bet 20th & 21st St; Waive
Sec 122.422(c) (Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div; Investigation of Need;
Council Action) of Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code to allow for Marketing
& Disposition by Auction, Direct Sale or Listing with a Broker in Event
Appraised Value Exceeds $25,000. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/09 |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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17. 2009-229 |
ORD
Naming the Pocket Park at Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/09 |
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1.
2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,RCD |
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3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R. RCD |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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18. 2009-264 |
RESO
Opposing Current Draft of the |
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1.
3/10/2009 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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19. 2009-265 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Jean Carson Tranquille as Chief, Patrol East, in Ofc of Sheriff;
Provide Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff) |
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3/10/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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20. 2009-266 |
RESO
Declaring 3/29/09 - 4/4/09 as Children's Week in Jax, and 3/31/09 as Parents
& Children's Day; Request Emerg Apv. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan) |
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3/10/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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EMERGENCY/APPROVE 6-0 |
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21. 2009-267 |
RESO
Honoring & Commending James F Bailey, Jr for 17 Yrs of Svcs on the Jax
Waterways Comm. (Jackson) (C/M Bishop) |
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3/10/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 6-0 |
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22. 2009-268 |
RESO
Honoring & Commending John T Lowe for his 9 Yrs of Svcs on the Jax
Waterways Comm. (Jackson) (C/M Bishop & Yarborough) |
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3/10/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 6-0 |
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23. 2009-269 |
RESO
Commending & Thanking Winn Dixie Supermarket #107 on University Blvd for
Assistance in Providing Hot Meals to Residents of Mt. Carmel Gardens, Inc;
Commending Volunteers at Mt. Carmel Gardens for Cooperation & Svc to
Residents. (Clements) (C/M Redman & Webb) |
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3/10/2009 CO Introduced: R |
APPROVE
6-0
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Rick Campbell, Research Assistant
(904) 630-1679
Posted 03.17.09
1:55 p.m.