COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:  Commissioner Shirley Green Brown

CITIZENS PRESENT: Paul Clendenin, Sam Hardacre, Spencer Bonfiglio

STAFF PRESENT: Adam Boukari, Marcian Brown, Marcus Collins, Joel DeCoursey, Jr., Diana Felver, Carl Newsome, Jesse Sandusky, Chad Scott, Donna Smith, Melanie Westmoreland, Cap Wilson, Sheila Wooley 

Called to order by Mayor Gib Coerper.

Commissioner Wilford moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Gary Hardacre.

Commissioner Ben Boukari, Jr., moved to approve reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only; seconded by Vice Mayor Hardacre.

Passed by unanimous consent.

Deputy Chief Chad Scott introduced the item and School Crossing Guard Sheila Wooley who received the Crossing Guard of the Year for the State of Florida.

Mayor Coerper read the proclamation and presented it to School Crossing Guard Wooley.

Finance Director Marcian Brown introduced the item and presented the staff report.

Commissioner Wilford asked when the GRU contract could be renewed.

Receptionist Diana Felver introduced the item and presented the report.

Spencer Bonfiglio and Sam Hardarcre came to thank the City for the $500 approved at the November 24, 2014 meeting as a donation to the Alachua Pop Warner football team to help pay for the team's lodging and other expenses during their championship play in Orlando.

Commissioner Wilford introduced the item and presented the report.

City Attorney Marian Rush read the proposed Resolution 15-05 by title only.

Finance Director Brown introduced the item and provided the staff report.

Commissioner Wilford moved to adopt Resolution 15-05 and authorize the mayor's signature; seconded by Commissioner Boukari.

Mayor Coerper opened the floor for comments.

There were no comments.

Purchasing Specialist Donna Smith introduced the item and presented the staff report.

Mayor Coerper said he was excited for the people who had been waiting on these improvements for a long time.

Mayor Coerper asked the commissioners for comments or questions.

Commissioner Boukari said it was exciting to be doing the work.

Commissioner Boukari moved to accept the low bid in the amount of $143,013.05 submitted by Coleman Construction, Inc. and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Coleman Construction, Inc., to complete work under the provisions of RFB 2015-04; seconded by Vice Mayor Hardacre.

Mayor Coerper opened the floor for comments.

There were no comments.

Compliance and Risk Management Director Cap Wilson introduced the item and presented the staff report.

Mayor Coerper asked the commissioners for comments or questions.

Commissioner Boukari moved to accept donation of .086 acre parcel from Megahee Enterprises, LTD., LLLP and authorize the mayor and city manager to execute the necessary documents; seconded by Commissioner Wilford.

Mayor Coerper opened the floor for comments.

There were no comments.

Deputy Chief Scott introduced the item and presented the staff report.

Vice Mayor Hardacre moved to authorize the city manager to sign the traffic enforcement contract with Wyndswept Hills Homeowners Association, Inc., and to direct staff to provide contract to Wyndswept Hills Homeowners Association, Inc., for execution; seconded by Commissioner Boukari.

Mayor Coerper opened the floor for comments.

There were no comments.

Passed 4-0 on roll call vote.

Assistant City Manager Adam Boukari introduced the item and presented the staff report.

Commissioner Boukari moved to approve the amended 2015 City Commission meeting calendar nunc pro tunc to 11.24.14; seconded by Vice Mayor Hardacre.

Mayor Coerper opened the floor for comments.

Passed 4-0 on roll call vote.

Commissioner Boukari thanked Commissioner Wilford for his report from the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council and expressed his appreciation for the work he does with that group.

He also offered his congratulations to Compliance and Risk Management Director Wilson whose daughter was sworn in last week as county judge.

Commissioner Wilford said he wanted to recognize the High Springs Women's Club for their Puppies for Vets program. He also welcomed Suzette Cook back to Alachua and Alachua County Today. He said he attended the investiture of Suzanne Wilson Bullard and that Compliance and Risk Management Director Wilson has good reason to be proud of his daughter. He also said he thinks the citizens of Alachua County made an excellent choice with her election.

Mayor Coerper also expressed his approval of Suzanne as the new judge. He said in her speech she had some very nice things to say about Alachua and attending Santa Fe High School.

Commissioner Boukari moved to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Wilford.

Passed by unanimous consent.