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OFFICE OF
CITY COUNCIL
RES EARCH DIVISION
RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 5, 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 11:43 a.m.), Warren Jones (arrived 10:05 a.m.), Art Shad (excused 11:19 a.m.), and Clay Yarborough; Council Member Art Graham; Heather Norsworthy, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman and Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Shirley Nulf and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor
The Committee Chair, Jack Webb, called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:
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1. 2005-718 |
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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. 2008-744 |
RESO
Requesting & Auth Gen Counsel to Pursue all Legal & Admin Avenues to
Prevent a 4-Mile Polluting Pipeline from the Georgia-Pacific Corp Paper Mill
to the St Johns River in Putnam County, which will Damage the St Johns River
Water Resources or Ecology; Auth Retention of Spec Counsel if Necessary. (Rohan)
(C/M Webb) |
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8/26/2008 CO Introduced: R,PHS,TEU,RCD |
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9/2/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/3/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/9/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, TEU, RCD |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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5. 2008-839 |
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Amend Chapt 602 (Ethics), Part 1 (In General) & Sec 602.201, to Define
the City of Jax to Include its Constitutional Officers & Dependent &
Independent Agcys, Commissions & Bds. (Rohan) (C/M Yarborough &
Johnson) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/08 |
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9/23/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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10/6/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/14/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 7-0 (Substitute
includes WSEA as an independent authority; includes limitation of criteria; addresses
disclosure of financial interest in bid or contract, applicability of gift
and honoraria rules, and registration of lobbyists) |
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6. 2008-844 |
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Auth Acceptance of Real Propty at McCormick & Mt Pleasant Rds (RE#
160993-9000) from JTA Pursuant to Sec 656.1206(h)(12), Ord Code, in Lieu of
Tree Mitigation; Waiving Sec 656.1206(h)(12)(vii) Requiremt for Rezoning to
CSV Prior to Acceptance. (Eller) (C/M Yarborough) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/08 |
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9/23/2008 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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10/6/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/7/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/14/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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7. 2008-905 |
RESO
of Council Support for Local Bill J-1, to Amend Enabling Legislation of JAA
as Estab in Chapt 2001-319, Laws of FL as Amended by Chapt 2004-464 &
2005-328, Laws of FL by Amend Sec 7, Rights of Employees to Estab Elected
City Council of COJ as Legislative Body for Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemts
& Resolving Collective Bargaining Agreemt Impasses as Provided in Secs
447.203(10), 447.309, & 447.403 F.S. & to Limit JAA's Authority to
Privatize Certain Positions. (Rohan) (C/M Holt, Johnson, Bishop, Yarborough,
Gaffney, Redman, Crescimbeni) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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10/20/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/28/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary AMEND/APPROVE 4-3 (Johnson,
Shad, Yarborough) (Amendment
reflects Council’s opposition to J-1) |
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8. 2008-906 |
RESO
of Council Support for Local Bill J-2 to Amend Sec 22.04 (Gen Powers) of
Article 22 (Jax Police & Fire Pension Fund Bd of Trustees), City Charter,
to Auth said Pension Bd to Increase Investments in Real Estate Assets from
10% to 20%. (Rohan) (Rules) |
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10/28/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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11/3/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/10/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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9. 2008-960 |
RESO
of Council's Support for Local Bill J-4 to Amend Article 5 (The Council), Sec
5.07 (Powers), City Charter, to Limit Expenditure of Funds by Independent
Agencies in Derogation of City Ordinances. (Rohan) (C/M Bishop & Yarborough) |
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1.
10/28/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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11/3/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
11/10/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary AMEND/APPROVE 4-2 (Johnson,
Yarborough) (Amendment
reflects Council’s opposition to J-4) |
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10. 2008-965 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Herschel T Vinyard, Replacing Tony D Nelson to JPA for Unexp
Term exp 9/30/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1.
10/28/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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11/3/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/10/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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11. 2008-1042 |
ORD
Declaring Surplus & Auth Transfer to JTA at No Cost, for Future Rd
Improvemts to Beaver St; Waiving Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000),
Ord Code, to allow said Transfer. (Dist 10-Brown) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/09/08 |
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11/25/2008 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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12/1/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/2/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/9/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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12. 2008-1055 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Sec 126.302 (Professional Svcs Evaluation
Comm Procedures) to Create Criteria & Standards for Evaluation of
Proximity to Projs in Public Proposals. (Sidman) (C/M Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/09/08 |
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11/25/2008 CO Introduced: R,F |
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12/1/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 12/1/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/9/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 7-0 (Substitute
references |
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13. 2008-1059 |
ORD
Approp $184,754 from Environmental Protection Bd Fund for 2008-2009 State of
the River Study ($126,021); 2009-2010 State of the River Study ($23,733)
& a Surface Water Withdrawal Study ($35,000) Conducted by UNF; Auth Funds
Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Invoke Exception to 126.107(f); Auth Contract with
UNF; Designate Environmental & Compliance Dept to Oversee Funding of
Proj. (Sidman) (C/M Bishop) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/9/08 |
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11/25/2008 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD,JWW |
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12/1/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 12/1/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/2/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
12/9/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD Bill
Summary AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Amendment
corrects sub-object number and places original BT on file) |
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14. 2008-1089 |
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Amend CR 3.106 (Withdrawal of Bills) to Require Administrative Withdrawal of
all bills Pending since 2 Yrs from Introduction; Auth a 60-Day Extension upon
2/3 Vote of Full Council. (Rohan) (C/M Graham) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/13/09 |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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15. 2008-1090 |
ORD-MC
Amend Sec 91.104(d) (Jurisdiction), Ord Code, to Clarify the Spec Master Appt
& Authority. (Sidman) (C/M Webb) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/13/09 |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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16. 2008-1093 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 602 (Ethics Code), Part 7 (Gifts & Honoraria), Ord Code, by
Repealing Sec 602.703 (Gift Reporting) & Placing said Sec in
"Reserved" Status to Eliminate "Local" Gift Reporting.
(Rohan) (Req of Jax Ethics Comm) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/13/09 |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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17. 2008-1095 |
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Auth Documts for Proposed Alliance bet Museum of Contemporary Art
Jacksonville, Inc (MOCAJAX) & UNF Bd of Trustees: (1) Consent Agreemt
(Assignmt of Lease & Use) among City, MOCAJAX & UNF for Premises at
333 N Laura St; (2) 1st Amend to (a) Security Agreemt & (b) Quit-Claim
Bill of Sale with Possibility of Reverter bet City & MOCAJAX; Waive Sec
118.607(e), Ord Code, re Requiremt that Cultural Svc Grants be made to
Entities with Broad Base in Mgmt & Membership because MOCAJAX will
Continue to Support Broad Segment of Jax Community; Waive Sec 118.609(a), re
Prohibition against Cultural Svc Grants to State Agencies because MOCAJAX
will Continue to Exist as a Separate Fla Non-Profit Corp with 501(c)(3)
Status. (Chastain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/13/09 |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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18. 2008-1099 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Maria Taylor to Jax Human Rights Comm for 2nd Full Term exp 12/31/11.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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19. 2008-1100 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Dennis Wade to Jax Human Rights Comm for 2nd Full Term exp
12/31/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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20. 2008-1101 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Cynthia "Cindy" Watson to Jax Human Rights Comm for
2nd Full Term exp 12/31/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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21. 2008-1102 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Dr Alvin G White to Jax Human Rights Comm for 2nd Full Term
exp 12/31/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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22. 2008-1103 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Dottie S Wilson to Jax Human Rights Comm for 2nd Full Term exp
12/31/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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23. 2008-1104 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Mark S Cowart to the Taxation, Rev & Utilization of
Expenditures Comm for 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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24. 2008-1105 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Nicole E Lester to the Taxation, Rev & Utilization of
Expenditures Comm for 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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25. 2008-1106 |
RESO
Reappt Robert A Rubens as Member of Bldg Codes Adjustmt Bd for 2nd Term exp
9/30/11. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell) |
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1. 12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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26. 2008-1107 |
RESO
Reappt Barbara G Jaffe as Member of Jax Police & Fire Pension Bd of
Trustees for 2-Yr Term exp 12/1/10. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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27. 2008-1109 |
RESO
Recognizing & Commending Bill White, Public Defender for the 4th Judicial
Circuit. ( |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 5-0 |
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28. 2008-1110 |
RESO
Honoring & Commending C. Wright Hollingsworth on being Awarded the Bronze
Star Medal with Combat "V" for Courageous & Heroic Actions in
Operation Chromite during Post World War II Conflict. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 5-0 (Substitute
corrects factual description) |
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29. 2008-1111 |
RESO
Honoring & Congratulating the JU Dolphins Football Team on Winning their
1st Pioneer Football League Championship. (Clements) (C/M Fussell & Webb) |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 5-0 |
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30. 2008-1112 |
RESO
Commemorating Life of Morris Abraham Crady for his Svc & Devotion in
Promoting |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 5-0 |
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31. 2008-1113 |
RESO
Commemorating the Bridge on its 25th Anniversary for its Work in supporting
Healthy, Productive Youth & Families. ( |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 5-0 |
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32. 2008-1114 |
RESO
Recognizing & Commending the |
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12/9/2008 CO Introduced: R APPROVE 5-0 |
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 a.m.
Rick Campbell, Research Assistant
(904) 630-1679
Posted 01.06.09
10:00 a.m.