Town Council Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2024 - Esto, Florida

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Town of Esto, Florida records the Tuesday, January 16, 2024 meeting of the Town Council at Esto Town Hall, outlining attendance, opening ceremonies, and the swearing-in of new council members. Proceedings include approval of a consent agenda, public comment from local representatives and officials, and reports from the Fire Department and related agencies. The Council also considers resolutions and expenditures, including adoption of a mutual aid agreement, vehicle repairs, and updates to financial accounts and budgeting projects.

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Pages5

Reading Time2 min

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Meeting Information

Opening and Attendance

Consent Agenda and Public Comment

Consent Items

Public Comment

Department and Clerk Reports

EVFD Report and Resolutions

Town Clerk’s Report

Town of Esto, Florida The Home of Two-Toed Tom Mail: 3312 2nd Ave South, Esto, Florida 32425 Phone: 850-263-6521 Fax: 850-263-6577 Email: [estotownclerk@gmail.com](estotownclerk@gmail.com) Web: [EstoFlorida.com](EstoFlorida.com) Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 7:00 PM CT at Esto Town Hall, 3312 2ndAve South, Esto, FL 32425 The data reflected in these proceedings constitute an extrapolation of information elicited from notes, observations, recording tapes, photographs, and/or videotape. Comments reflected herein are sometimes paraphrased, condensed, and/or have been edited to reflect essential subject matter addressed during the meeting. Parties interested in receiving a verbatim account of the proceedings are responsible for coordinating with the Esto Town Clerk and providing their own representative and equipment pursuant to Chapters 119 and 283, Florida Statutes. Town Council Members in Attendance Seat 1-Josh Davenport (JD), Council Vice President Seat 2-Greg Wells (GW) Seat 3-Garet Skipper (GS) Seat 4-Maxie Yates (MY) Seat 5-Teresa Harrison (TH), Council President Town Council Members Absent Others Present Ben Tew (BT), Town Clerk Billy Martin (BM), Director Public Works Director Michelle Blankenship, Town Attorney Trinity Nolan and Tyler Bausby from Students Working Against Tobacco Ashley Register, the Fire Chief from Noma, FL Wilmer Stafford, candidate for District 1, Holmes County Commission Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance TH-Opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and called meeting to order at 7:01 PM CT. Swearing in of New Council Members Town Clerk swore in two new council members Maxie Yates for town council seat 4, and Greg Wells for town council seat 2. Yates & Wells took their places on the town council. Consent Agenda 􀁸 TH called for Consent to agenda items, Consent to previous council minutes including special meetings, and Consent to bills to be paid. JD motioned. GS seconded. All in Favor--Motion Carried. Public Comment Students Working Against Tobacco representative made a presentation to the council. Trinity Nolan and Tyler Bausby spoke about the dangers of secondhand smoke and asked the council to consider instituting a no smoking ordinance at Esto’s John Clark Park. Ashley Register, the Fire Chief from Noma, FL addressed the town council about an incident at a fire that both Noma and Esto Fire Departments responded to. He also had issues with the way the Esto Fire Department does boot drives at the Hamilton’s Store intersection. Wilmer Stafford a candidate campaigning for the District 1 position on the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners spoke to the town council and introduced himself and asked if the town council had any concerns with the county governments. EVFD Report 􀁸 Response to Noma Fire Dept Comment Fire Chief CK responded to the previous comments made by Ashley Register, the Fire Chief from Noma. 􀁸 Activity Report for December 2023 Fire Chief CK presented a report on the department’s activities in December and overall numbers for 2023. 􀁸 State Mutual Aid Agreement The Florida Department of Emergency Management has a new Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. The Town Council adopted Resolution 24-08 Adopting the 2023 State Mutual Aid Agreement. GS motioned to adopted Resolution 24-08. JD seconded. All in Favor--Motion Carried. 􀁸 Attack Truck Vehicle Repairs A Fire Department attack truck needs further repairs. After replacing some of the injectors and the turbo on the vehicle more went injectors out and need to be replaced. Estimated cost isabout $1,700 . GW motioned for the expenditure of $1,800 to repair vehicle. GS seconded. All in Favor--Motion Carried. Town Clerk’s Report 􀁸 Financial Report The Town Clerk, Ben Tew, gave an update on the town’s financial accounts. After outstanding checks and bills are paid BT reported the General Fund will have approximately $8,000 . Water Works will have~$50

FAQs

Who attended and who was absent at the January 16, 2024 council meeting?

The minutes list council members in attendance by seat and provide a separate section for council members absent. They also name attendees such as the Town Clerk and Town Attorney.

What topics were covered during public comment?

Public comment included a presentation by Students Working Against Tobacco about secondhand smoke and a request to consider a no-smoking ordinance at John Clark Park, plus remarks from the Fire Chief regarding a recent incident and operational concerns.

What key resolutions or expenditures did the Town Council approve?

The Council adopted Resolution 24-08 adopting the 2023 State Mutual Aid Agreement and approved motion for repairs related to a Fire Department attack truck, along with other items documented in the clerk’s financial and budget reports.

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