| County Commission Meeting 12/20 ReCap Recognition of the retirements of 3 public servants Gail Oliver, Director of Land Management – 1993, first and only female surveyor in St. Johns County. She was instrumental in the purchase of the Genovar property on 312 and the river for use as a park and boat ramp. Chief Prevatt – started in 1980 as a P/T employee. 1983 – 14 employees in the fire department – over 300 now. His entire working life has been in service to St. Johns County. 40 years of service. Judge Chuck Tinlin – (Marsh Creek Resident) 32 years of service to St. Johns County. Longest tenured service in the County. 6 US Presidents, 7 Florida Governors, longer than any Florida or US Supreme Court Justice. He’s looking forward to more time to surf! Recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month by Commissioner Joseph, accepted by Kiki Karpen of the AAUW (American Association of University Women) Stats from Sheriff Hardwick – Human Trafficking is every month for us. 4000 cases were worked in Florida from 2020 to today. Avg age 11. 20 high profile cases in SJC alone since Sheriff Hardwick took office. Public Safety Update SJSO – Remind everyone to lock your car doors. Biggest issue right now. People will be taking part in Holiday spirits – SJSO ran DUI checkpoints last week and had 15 arrests. Fire Rescue – special recognition of Chief Prevatt and uniformed Fire Rescue and SJSO personnel to join at the front of the room. Impressive array! A 43-year career serving the community. Has literally helped thousands of people, with many lives saved. Clerk of Court’s Report – several audits planned for 2023. Details can be found on the Clerk of Courts website. Agenda Item #1 – PUD – Integra State Road 16 PUD Rezone 56 acres from Open Rural and Commercial General to PUD. Request to withdraw the application for a time in the future. Motion to withdraw approved 4-0 Agenda Item #2 SR 207 and Wildwood Self-Storage Adoption Hearing Passed 3-1 (Joseph) Agenda Item #3 – Edgewater Business Center PUD Approved 4-0 Agenda Item #4 – 875 W. King Street – Rezone .35 acres from community Commercial to Residential D for 1 residential dwelling to be placed on the property. Agenda Item 5 – 875 W. King – replace existing Mobile Home Approved 4-0 Agenda Item 6 – Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Annual Report Approved 4-0 Agenda Item 7 – Approval of the 2022 Inventory of Land Available for Affordable Housing in St. Johns County Motion to approve the inventory of non-agricultural lands for the use of affordable housing 4-0 Agenda Item 8 – Second hearing for a Brownfield Area – Victoria Crossing Apartments Approved 3-1 (Joseph) Agenda Item 9 – Amendment to Board’s rules and Policies – no regular meeting on the 1st Tuesday of January or first Tuesday of July Approved 4-0 Commissioners’ Reports Commissioner Joseph thanked Commissioner Whitehurst for moving the public comments from the end of the meeting to a 30-minute time certain before noon.. Commissioner Arnold – highlighted Wreaths across America and Christmas in the Park. Commissioner Dean –. Wants to know more about the Right Whale situation. (The calves are born here in St. Johns County but are being threatened by fisherman. Will be responding as an individual, not Commissioner representing the county. Commissioner Whitehurst – Wreaths across America and Bill Dudley for his tireless advocacy on behalf of our veterans. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! ______________________________________________________________ |
St. Johns County Civic Roundtable
