12-08-15 Public Meeting Reeves and Hill CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
PUBLIC MEETING BETWEEN MAYOR REEVES AND COMMISSIONER HILL
DECEMBER 8,2015 at 10:00 AM
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Mitch Reeves Commissioner jimmy Hill
Also in attendance:
Chelsea Wiggs (Reporter, Beaches Leader)
Six citizens
Mayor Reeves called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the South Conference
Room of City Hall.
1. Discussion on Atlantic Beach Planning and Development projects related to
short-term use of a Consultant to assist Building and Zoning Director Jeremy
Hubsch.
Mayor Reeves stated he and the City Manager have had discussions regarding using
Steve Lindorf to help Mr. Hubsch on current projects. One project in question is the
Gate Service Station and the second is The Selva Preserve. Commissioner Hill
shared his concerns about using paid Consultants when we had available and
knowledgeable residents who could be helpful. Mayor Reeves agreed, but stated he
felt strongly about hiring a Consultant based on the high community exposure on
the two projects. Mayor Reeves stated he wanted to be able to use the Consultant
and his official paid services, if needed, later. Mayor Reeves stated he agreed with
the City Manager on this and Commissioner Hill commented that whatever we do,
the City has to know absolutely and be confident we made the right call.
Commissioner Hill had other comments and suggestions regarding how the City
could improve the Notices and Permitting process. Mayor Reeves agreed and
suggested Commissioner Hill share this with the City Manager.
2. Mayor Pro Tern appointment.
Mayor Reeves reached out to Commissioner Hill concerning appointing him to serve
as Mayor Pro Tem. He also stated, as Commissioner Hill's year term as Chair of the
Board Member Review Committee ends in December 2015, that he wanted to make
sure Commissioner Hill wanted and understood the responsibility of the
appointment and, most importantly, what the Mayor's new vision of the Mayor Pro
Tern responsibilities included with the appointment, i.e., stronger visibility and
more community and State involvement. Commissioner Hill stated he would be
honored and willing to be Mayor Pro Tern.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:38 a.m. by Mayor Reeves.
Mitchell E. Reeves
Mayor