Agenda Packet
City Commission Meeting · 2026-05-28 · agenda_packet
This document is the agenda and minutes for a City Commission meeting held on May 28, 2026, along with minutes from previous meetings on May 14, 2026, May 20, 2026, and May 21, 2026. The agenda includes various items such as public comments, consent agenda items for resolutions and permits, regular business, and public hearings for annexations, rezoning, and budget considerations. Several specific projects and funding requests are detailed, including sewer monitoring systems, special events permits, airport grant applications, FDOT grant amendments, EDA grants for water/sewer extensions, and the purchase of an aerial ladder truck. Public hearings address rezoning for properties at 404 Mission Road and 301, 281, 251, 201, and 111 N. Moody Rd, as well as a fire service assessment. The minutes from previous meetings cover discussions on a new Public Works building, a summer internship program, a citywide FPL lighting project, a firefighter union grievance, and audio-visual system upgrades. Public comments during the May 14 meeting included concerns about contractor errors at the Bronson-Mulholland House, proposals for expanding youth sports access, preparations for the Blue Crab Festival, and parking concerns related to downtown redevelopment. The May 28 agenda also includes a public hearing for rezoning eight parcels along St. Johns Avenue to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for redevelopment, including the St. James Hotel. Public comments during this hearing also focused on parking issues. The document details decisions made on various resolutions, ordinances, and policy matters.
Agenda items
- 1. 4th of July Parade 2026 application
- 1. 90. Resolution 2026-R-2026 Torch run resolution 2026
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- 1. 93. Resolution 2026-R-93 AMENDMENT FOR AIRPORT FUND
- Government Authority
- 1. 95. Resolution 2026-R-95 TW E 052826 FAA Grant
- 1. Bronson-Mulholland House Follow-Up
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 1. Candidate Rankings
- 1. Curry
- 1. Curry
- 1. Establishing Trust & Addressing Morale
- 1. Establishing Trust & Addressing Morale
- Business Consulting
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Coaching & Training
- Office & Business Support Services
- 1. Establishing Trust & Addressing Morale
- 1. Financial Dashboard April FY2026
- 1. Letter of Credit method of payment requested.
- 1. National Night Out 2026 application
- 1. That the revenues of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget is amended as follows:
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- 1. The City Manager should immediately contact the auditors to clarify: whether the audit
- 1. Well #8: Is done rehab, Awaiting FPL to change out the transformer.
- 1. city wide map showing sensor locations
- 10. Downsizing or Department Restructuring Mr. Gleason has experience reducing staff during
- 10. Making Difficult Organizational Decisions
- 2. 89. Resolution 2026-R-89 Fourth of July Parade 2026 resolution
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- 2. 92. Resolution 2026-R-92 National Night Out 2026 resolution
- Government Authority
- Admin Services (Other)
- Event Planning & Rentals
- 2. Commissioner Alexander’s Proposal on Youth Sports Partnerships
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- 2. Discussion on Compensation & Hiring Process
- 2. G.A.C: Is still currently being worked on, Filters are in place and all
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. Gleason
- 2. Gleason
- 2. If the additional services are required to complete the ACFR on time, the City Manager
- 2. NOA
- 2. Prioritizing Ongoing Projects & Daily Operations
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Construction (Other)
- Utilities (Sub)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. Prioritizing Projects & Daily Operations
- 2. Prioritizing Projects & Daily Operations
- 2. Project(s) identified. (Any changes from previous meetings/discussions should be discussed
- 2. SmartCover SmartLevel 2 Year Pricing Proposal - Palatka-Hanson
- 2. The City Manager or designee, without public hearing, is authorized to correct any
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- 2. Unaudited Results of Operations for the Period ending April
- 3. City of Palatka Summary Financial Report April 2026
- 3. Contract Structure & Administrative Items
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Office & Business Support Services
- 3. Downtown Parking Concerns
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- 3. FY26 Taxiway E FAA IIJA Grant Application
- 3. First 30 Days in a Disrupted Environment
- 3. First 30 Days in a Disrupted Environment his immediate focus would be:
- Business Consulting
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Coaching & Training
- Office & Business Support Services
- 3. First 30 Days in a Disrupted Organization His first month would focus on:
- 3. G.A.C Piping: Is still under construction awaiting contractor to come
- Plumbing
- General Contractor
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 3. Hyatt
- 3. Hyatt
- 3. If pre-application, proposed application date identified.
- 3. PUBLIC RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS (SPEAKERS LIMITED TO FIVE (5) MINUTES - NO ACTION TAKEN
- 3. PUBLIC RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS (SPEAKERS LIMITED TO FIVE (5) MINUTES - NO ACTION TAKEN
- 3. SmartCover Capabilities
- 4. 88. Resolution 2026-R-88 Purchase and Installation of the Samrtcover Smartlevel
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- 4. CGC ROA LTR
- 4. City of Palatka Individual Fund Reports April 2026
- 4. Confidentiality Note
- 4. If application, any changes to requested amount are identified and reasons provided.
- 4. Professionalism & Neutrality Mr. Gleason stressed:
- 4. Professionalism & Neutrality Under an Elected Body
- 4. Professionalism & Neutrality Under an Elected Commission
- 4. S.C.A.D.A: New system is under construction; design phase is
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Waste Management
- 5. City of Palatka Monthly Financials April 2026
- Utilities (Sub)
- 5. Evaluating Morale & Culture
- 5. Evaluating Morale & Organizational Culture He explained morale assessment requires:
- 5. Evaluating Morale & Organizational Culture Quickly
- 5. FY-26 FAA Application Cover Letter
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- 5. Hsp 1 & 2: Replacement of high service pumps 1 & 2. This includes
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Electrical
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 5. If application, identify if any changes have taken place on Exhibit “A” Property Map since last
- 6. Challenges & Opportunities for Palatka
- 6. Challenges & Opportunities for Palatka Biggest challenges:
- Government Authority
- 6. Challenges and Opportunities for Palatka Mr. Hyatt identified: Challenges:
- Business Consulting
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Government Authority
- 6. Skeet Club: We have meet with the Skeet club and came up with clear
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Waste Management
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- 7. Handling the Active Budget Cycle Mr. Hyatt said he would:
- 7. Managing the Active Budget Cycle Mr. Gleason would:
- 7. Managing the Budget Cycle
- 7. Water Testing: We are still currently meeting and exceeding water
- Utilities (Sub)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Accounting & Tax
- 8. Future Happenings: Frwa Annual Conference is coming up in July. A few
- 8. Handling Attempts to Direct Staff
- 8. Handling Commissioners Directing Staff He stressed:
- 8. Handling Commissioners Directing Staff, He stated that:
- 9. Defining Success as an Interim Manager
- 9. Land swap: We have secured the plot of land between the water plant
- Utilities (Sub)
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 9. Rebuilding Trust After Controversial Terminations Mr. Hyatt acknowledged that termination
- 9. Rebuilding Trust After Controversial Terminations Rebuilding trust requires:
- I. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
- a. (Second Reading) Request to Annex, Amend Future Land Use Map and Rezone - 404 Mission Rd.
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- a. (Second Reading) Request to Annex, Amend Future Land Use Map and Rezone - 404 Mission Rd.
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- a. A Class “B” Special Events Permit is hereby granted for the event to be held July 4th,
- a. A Class “B” Special Events Permit is hereby granted for the event to be held on
- a. A Class “B” Special Events Permit is hereby granted for the event to be held on May
- a. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-88 for approval of SmartCover SmartLevel Sewer Monitoring System
- Utilities (Sub)
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- a. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-88 for approval of SmartCover SmartLevel Sewer Monitoring System
- Utilities (Sub)
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- a. Financial Report - April 2026
- a. Financial Report - April 2026
- a. IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Employee of the Month
- a. IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Employee of the Month
- a. May 14, 2026, Regular Commission Meeting
- a. May 14, 2026, Regular Commission Meeting
- b. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-89 granting a special events permit to Sam Deputy of DPI for the
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Security Services
- Food Truck & Mobile Food
- b. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-89 granting a special events permit to Sam Deputy of DPI for the
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- b. Amend Future Land Use Map and Rezone - 301,281,251,201 and 111 N. Moody Rd
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- b. Amend Future Land Use Map and Rezone - 301,281,251,201 and 111 N. Moody Rd
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- b. Amplified sound on the date provided on the application.
- Food Truck & Mobile Food
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- b. Commission and Staff Response
- b. Commission and Staff Response
- b. May 20, 2026, Workshop minutes.
- b. May 20, 2026, Workshop minutes.
- b. Newtown Museum presentation by Terrill Hill
- b. Newtown Museum presentation by Terrill Hill
- b. R.C. Willis Water Treatment Plant Update
- b. R.C. Willis Water Treatment Plant Update
- b. Release of Lien - 4510 W. Madison Street - Leonor Maria Botello-Bravo
- b. Release of Lien - 4510 W. Madison Street - Leonor Maria Botello-Bravo
- b. Rolling Patrol of St. Johns Ave. from 11th Street to 2nd Street.
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Food Truck & Mobile Food
- Food & Beverage Distribution
- Waste Management
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- b. Section 2: The City Manager or designee, without public hearing, is authorized to correct
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Utilities (Sub)
- c. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-90 granting a special events permit to Captain Williams of the Palatka
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- c. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-90 granting a special events permit to Captain Williams of the Palatka
- c. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-102 Fire Service Assessment Annual public hearing and
- Government Authority
- Legal Services
- c. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-102 Fire Service Assessment Annual public hearing and
- Government Authority
- Religious & Civic Organization
- c. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - Land swaps
- c. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - Land swaps
- c. Employee Team Building - City Clean-up Day Report
- c. Employee Team Building - City Clean-up Day Report
- c. History of Palatka Book Release - Greg Leonard
- c. History of Palatka Book Release - Greg Leonard
- c. May 21, 2026, Special Called Meeting
- c. May 21, 2026, Special Called Meeting
- c. Ratification of the agreement reached between the FF Union and the City regarding
- Legal Services
- d. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-92 granting a special events permit to Fallon Gentry for National
- d. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-92 granting a special events permit to Fallon Gentry for National
- d. Interim City Manager Contract
- d. Interim City Manager Contract
- did. The Public Works Department provided an update on the long-awaited new Public Works
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- Real Estate Development
- e. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-93 Amending the City of Palatka FY 2025-2026 Budget for
- Government Authority
- e. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-93 Amending the City of Palatka FY 2025-2026 Budget for
- Government Authority
- f. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-95 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FISCAL YEAR
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Government Authority
- f. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-95 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FISCAL YEAR
- Government Authority
- g. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-96 ACCEPTING AMENDMENT TO FDOT GRANT 344184 INCREASING
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Utilities (Sub)
- g. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-96 ACCEPTING AMENDMENT TO FDOT GRANT 344184 INCREASING
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Utilities (Sub)
- h. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-98 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- h. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-98 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- i) ORDINANCE NO. 2026-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA ANNEXING
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Legal Services
- i) ORDINANCE NO. 2026-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA ANNEXING
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- i. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-101 Accepting a Grant Award from the USDA Community Facilities
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Construction (Other)
- General Contractor
- Durable Goods Wholesale
- Trucking & Freight
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- i. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-101 Accepting a Grant Award from the USDA Community Facilities
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- Utilities (Sub)
- Government Authority
- i. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- ii) ORDINANCE NO. 2026-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA PROVIDING
- General Contractor
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- ii) ORDINANCE NO. 2026-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA PROVIDING
- General Contractor
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- j. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-103: Authorizing GAI Consultants to update the CRA Redevelopment Plan
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- j. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-103: Authorizing GAI Consultants to update the CRA Redevelopment Plan
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
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