- FL
- Pinellas County
- 5/13/24
- 05/13/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee convened to address various matters concerning the city’s governance and community engagement. Discussions on potentially hiring a lobbyist and the reform of civil service were at the forefront of the meeting’s agenda.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 5/9/24
- 05/09/2024
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Tarpon Springs Code Enforcement Board, the board addressed multiple property violations, imposing fines on one property for overgrowth and safety concerns while waiving a penalty fee for another property’s unauthorized sewer connection.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 5/8/24
- 05/08/2024
- 89 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee recently convened to discuss several ongoing and potential projects that are poised to enhance the city’s cultural landscape. Among the most significant items discussed were the Google Maps Public Art project, the creation of a memorial for Dr. Mary Jane Safford, a mural honoring coach Rudy Royal, and a mural mosaic to celebrate America.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 5/7/24
- 05/07/2024
- 309 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners grappled with the issue of a proposed sewage expansion project on Bay Shore Drive. Residents voiced strong opposition, citing financial burdens, potential environmental risks, and the need for more research on alternatives. The proposed low-pressure grinder sewer system came under scrutiny as residents compared it unfavorably to systems in other areas, with some citing costs exceeding $20,000 per homeowner. The City Manager and board addressed these concerns.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 5/6/24
- 05/06/2024
- 169 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a meeting that addressed a range of issues affecting the community, the Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee took on the debates over residency requirements for city employees and officials, as well as the referendum on property purchase limits. Additionally, the committee grappled with the question of increasing the property purchase limit from $350,000 to $750,000, considering the leverage it provides in negotiations and the citizens’ support.