- FL
- Indian River County
- 1/23/24
- 01/23/2024
- 173 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Indian River County Council recently convened to deliberate on several critical matters, with attention on the financial implications of a landfill gas project agreement with No Petro Eco District LLC. The council scrutinized a spreadsheet outlining costs, savings, and royalty payments under various scenarios, emphasizing the need for thorough financial analysis and risk assessment. Discussions also addressed the hiring process for a new county attorney, zoning changes, the extension of a moratorium on biosolids, and support for local business utilities.
- FL
- Gulf County
- 1/23/24
- 01/23/2024
- 11 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Gulf County Council meeting, members voted unanimously to approve a land use change from residential to mixed commercial for a 0.41-acre property located on Highway 71 South in Wewahitchka, Florida. The property, owned by Christopher and Jamie Bunch, was incorrectly sold as mixed commercial residential, causing issues when the Bunches planned to establish a nursery on the site. The Planning Board had previously voted 3-0 in favor of the change. The Council also discussed a demolition request from the city of Port St. Joe and a significant bid award for a construction project.
- NJ
- Cumberland County
- 1/23/24
- 01/23/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent gathering, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners tackled a wide range of issues including the funding of a major sewer project, the repair work at Gandy’s Beach, concerns over body camera licenses and storage for the Department of Corrections, as well as shared service agreements. The meeting, which sparked debate over appointments to the Cumberland County Utilities Authority (CCUA) and the transparency of selection processes, also saw the presentation of a treasurer’s report indicating the county’s financial standing.
- FL
- Leon County
- 1/22/24
- 01/22/2024
- 257 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable move during the Leon County Council’s annual Board of County Commission Retreat, a unanimous decision was made to extend an official apology for the county government’s historical involvement in slavery. This resolution, proposed by Commissioner Bill Proctor, echoes a similar apology issued by the U.S. Congress for American slavery and segregation. The motion received support from other council members, including Commissioners Welch and Miner, who agreed that the resolution should be included in the current motion rather than as a separate agenda item.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 1/16/24
- 01/17/2024
- 85 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners meeting underscored issues such as the rejection of the proposed health benefit plan by the state, the economic strain from state legislators’ salary increases, and the opioid epidemic’s impact. County Executive Dennis Levinson presented the 2024 budget, focusing on fiscal management and workforce initiatives, while expressing concerns over health benefit costs for county employees. The meeting also delved into the high detention rate and successful prosecutions by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, the challenges at the Meadviw nursing home, and the exploration of a regional jail concept to improve fiscal efficiency.