- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable development from the recent meeting, the Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners advanced discussions on the future of the Stamos property, a spoil site important for dredging operations. The meeting, which took place on July 16th, 2024, included the unanimous approval of the consent agenda, the appointment of new library board members, and a conversation about financial strategies for city projects. Notably absent were two commissioners, one due to being out of town and another due to illness.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/15/24
- 07/15/2024
- 162 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee recently held a meeting that primarily centered around the allocation and management of funds for sidewalk improvements, a topic of significant import for the city’s infrastructure and pedestrian safety. The committee members engaged in a detailed and expansive debate over the Street Sidewalk Improvement Fund, considering changes that would allow the city more flexibility in drawing down funds to match the amount they are willing to contribute, rather than being capped at $100,000 per year.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/9/24
- 07/09/2024
- 178 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners convened to deliberate several matters, with the focal point being the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year and the selection process for the new city manager. The budget, proposed at $85,885,477, encapsulates a $9.5 million increase from the previous year, with the general fund making up 42% of the total. Notable within the workshop was the discussion of infrastructure projects, such as the Beckett Bridge and fire station developments, as well as the low millage rate in comparison to similar cities. Concurrently, the session addressed the process to select finalists for the city manager position.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/2/24
- 07/02/2024
- 190 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners found themselves entangled in debates about the intersection of public art with history and the contentious purchase of a property for municipal use. These issues sparked extensive dialogue among commissioners and the public, overshadowing other routine matters of the city’s governance.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/1/24
- 07/01/2024
- 169 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee engaged in discussions on changes to the city charter, focusing on residency requirements for city officials and the role of the assistant city manager. The meeting, which included the absence of Chair Ruth, was led by Vice Chair Dr. Goodfellow, and attended by several committee members including Jennings, Keyes, Seaman, and Turpen. The committee tackled a range of issues from the definition of residency for city employees to the effectiveness of the Civil Service Board, and the potential renaming of certain sections of the charter.