Callaway public meetings in 2023

Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address several municipal items. The agenda includes a public hearing for rezoning on S. Comet Ave, budget amendments for paving and signage, and discussions regarding a Vac Con truck purchase.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 1091 Rezoning (1139, 1149 S. Comet Ave.)
• FY2024 Budget Amendment: State Paving Project (Boatrace, Big Oak Ln. & Hardwood Court)
• FY2024 Budget Amendment: Increase Cost of Portable Sign
• Variance Request: 6416 Lake Dr. (RV/Travel Trailers)
• Purchase of Vac Con Truck

Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a second public hearing to adopt the final budget and ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023/24. This hearing was required after the Department of Revenue determined the previous notice was in violation of the law due to an understated tax levy. The meeting includes consideration of a 2.7500 mil tax rate and the re-adoption of the city-wide budget.

• Resolution 23-32: Proposed General Fund Ad Valorem tax rate of 2.7500 mils
• Resolution 23-33: Adoption of the FY 2023/24 Final Budget totaling $55,818,206
• Proposed 7.85% increase in the millage rate over the current year's roll-back rate
• General Fund budget appropriation of $15,288,503
• Capital Projects Fund appropriation of $29,207,320

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a final budget amendment for FY2022/23, plus consider two rezoning/annexation ordinances, several construction contracts, and a policy discussion. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a variance reimbursement request.

• Resolution 23-31: FY2022/23 final budget amendment, increasing total appropriations to $15,897,399
• Ordinance 1091: Rezoning at 1139 and 1149 S. Comet Ave. and parcel south of 1149
• Ordinance 1092: Annexation at 760 N. Fox Avenue
• Bid award LS2023-14 for Wind Retrofit Project
• Change Order #1 for RJ Gorman on Berthe Bridge Drainage

Planning Board

The Callaway Planning Board met and approved the minutes from August and September. The board voted unanimously to recommend rezoning 325 Camellia Avenue from Single Family R-6M to Multi-Family Medium Density, which would allow the owner to build three single-family homes on the parcel. The recommendation will go to the City Commission for final decision.

• Rezoning request for 325 Camellia Avenue, Parcel ID# 24418-060-000, from Single Family R-6M to Multi-Family Medium Density
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2023 and September 19, 2023

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a rezoning at 325 Camellia Avenue, a variance for travel trailers at 7935 Betty Louise Drive, and an extension of a variance for storage pods at 6044 Howard Road. The commission will also consider development orders for Wallace Road Subdivision and Tyndall Town Center Apartments, and discuss solid waste pickup. The agenda includes presentations, proclamations, and approval of prior minutes and financial statements.

• Ordinance No. 1090: Rezoning at 325 Camellia Avenue
• Variance request for travel trailers at 7935 Betty Louise Drive
• Extension of variance for storage pods at 6044 Howard Road
• Development Order for Wallace Road Subdivision
• Development Order Modification for Tyndall Town Center Apartments at 918 N. Tyndall

Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the status of the Gore Park Project, which has faced delays and maintenance concerns. Commissioner Bob Pelletier has requested no contract extensions and the pursuit of liquidated damages due to issues with irrigation, landscaping, and unreviewed pricing.

• Discussion of $93,235.95 in additional pricing not previously discussed
• Review of BGN Contractors LLC payments totaling $352,438.50
• Reported issues with irrigation installed at a 6-inch depth
• Proposed motion to deny contract extensions and pursue liquidated damages
• Discussion regarding city takeover of grounds maintenance due to weeds and landscaping concerns

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on five ordinances, including small-scale comprehensive plan amendments and rezonings for properties at 7523 Lois St. and multiple lots, plus an interlocal service boundary agreement with Bay County. The regular agenda also includes a rezoning at 325 Camellia Avenue, a state-funded grant agreement for roadway repairs, and continuing professional engineering service contracts. The meeting will also consider approval of minutes from September 19 and September 26, 2023.

• Ordinance 1085: Small-scale comp plan amendment for 7523 Lois St.
• Ordinance 1086: Rezoning for 7523 Lois St.
• Ordinance 1087: Small-scale comp plan amendment for multiple lots on Lois, Walker, and Harvey streets
• Ordinance 1088: Rezoning for multiple lots
• Ordinance 1089: Interlocal service boundary agreement with Bay County

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items, including two small-scale comprehensive plan amendments and rezonings, a sidewalk agreement, a contract extension, a bid award, board appointments, and a code enforcement lien request. The agenda also includes a presentation by the Bay County Sheriff's Office and approval of prior meeting minutes and financial statements.

• Ordinance No. 1085 & 1086: Small Scale Comp Plan Amendment and Rezoning at 7523 Lois St.
• Ordinance No. 1087 & 1088: Small Scale Comp Plan Amendment and Rezoning for Multiple Lots
• Resolution No. 23-29: LAP Agreement for Cherry Street Sidewalk
• Contract Extension: Gouras & Associates - CDBG-DR Grant Administration
• LS2023-10: Bid Award for Collinfurst Walking Path Remediation

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: the Gore Park project. The meeting includes public participation, with comments limited to three minutes per speaker. No decisions are specified on the agenda; it is a discussion item.

• Gore Park project discussion

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission holds a final public hearing to adopt the FY2023/24 budget and set the property tax rate at 2.7500 mils, an increase over the rolled-back rate. The commission will consider resolutions approving the tax rate and final budget, with public comment allowed. The budget includes increased spending on law enforcement, capital projects, and utility rate adjustments.

• Property tax rate set at 2.7500 mils, up 7.85% from rolled-back rate of 2.5499 mils
• Resolution No. 23-25 levying final ad valorem tax rate of 2.7500 mils
• Resolution No. 23-26 adopting final FY2023/24 budget effective October 1, 2023
• Law enforcement contract increase of 16.8% plus one new deputy at $125,000
• Capital expenditures totaling $1,402,054 including sewer lift station rehabs ($800,000) and water Vac-Con truck ($228,546)

The commission unanimously approved Resolution 23-25, setting the ad valorem tax rate at 2.7500 mils for FY2023/24. It then adopted the final FY2023/24 budget by approving Resolution 23-26 with a 4‑1 vote, Commissioner Ayers opposing. No public participation was received. The purchase of a VAC/CON truck repair was left pending pending final estimates.

• Approved Resolution 23-25 setting ad valorem tax rate at 2.7500 mils (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted Resolution 23-26 final FY2023/24 budget (4‑1 vote; Ayers opposed)
• Deferred purchase of VAC/CON truck repair pending final estimates (no vote)
• Discussed $8,000 increase for UB & Code Enforcement directors plus $1/hr wage increase (no vote)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Callaway Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing to consider adopting its FY2023/24 budget via Resolution 2023-01. The budget covers October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with projected revenues of $487,668 and expenditures of $34,897, plus a $396,366 increase in reserves. The meeting is scheduled immediately after the final budget hearing at 5:01 p.m. at the Callaway Arts & Conference Center.

• Adoption of CRA Resolution 2023-01 for FY2023/24 budget
• Tax increment revenue from City: $182,384 (54.37% increase)
• Tax increment revenue from County: $305,284 (54.37% increase)
• Stormwater projects: $300,000 for cemetery drainage
• Improvements O/T Buildings: $208,963 for fencing, dog park, paving

Half Cent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee

The Half-Cent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee is meeting to review funds received to date and proposed funding allocations for surtax projects. The agenda includes approval of minutes from March 29, 2023, and reference to surtax project summaries. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2023
• Review of funds received to date
• Review of proposed funding allocations
• Reference to surtax project summaries

The Half Cent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee approved the proposed funding allocations for projects. The committee also reviewed approximately $6.9 million in funds received to date and an annual report on fund usage.

• Approved March 29, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed funding allocations

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission holds a first public hearing on the tentative FY2023/24 budget, proposing an ad valorem tax rate of 2.7500 mils (up from the rolled-back rate of 2.5499 mils). The commission will also consider resolutions to adopt the tentative rate and budget, and hear public comments. The budget includes increases in water, sewer, and solid waste fees, plus new staffing and capital purchases.

• Proposed ad valorem tax rate of 2.7500 mils, a 7.85% increase over the rolled-back rate
• Resolution No. 23-22: Final tax assessments for abatement liens
• Resolution No. 23-23: Levying the 2.7500-mil General Fund ad valorem rate
• Resolution No. 23-24: Adopting the tentative FY2023/24 budget effective October 1, 2023
• Budget includes 3% water rate increase, 8% sewer rate increase, and $3.03 solid waste fee increase

The Commission approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and set a tentative ad valorem tax rate of 2.7500 mils. The budget was adopted as amended following discussions on equipment and staff salaries. The Commission also approved a resolution regarding nuisance abatement tax assessments.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-22 regarding nuisance abatement tax assessments (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-23 levying a tentative Ad Valorem Rate of 2.7500 mils for FY2023/24 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-24 adopting the tentative FY2023/24 budget as amended (Unanimous)
• Agreed to increase Utility Billing and Code Enforcement Directors salaries by $8,000 now

Commission Meeting

The Commission approved a new law enforcement service agreement and several land-use requests, including a rezoning for Habitat for Humanity. Other key actions included approving a 10% storm insurance deductible to save $68,000 and authorizing the removal of speed bumps on S. Kimbrel.

• Approved FY2023-25 BCSO Agreement for $2,405,208.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1084 rezoning 1139 & 1149 S. Comet Avenue to R-6 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-21 opposing consolidation of Judicial Circuits (unanimous)
• Approved Plat for Tyndall Station Townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved 10% property insurance storm deductible (unanimous)
• Approved $41,135.85 for Sports Complex tables and trash receptacles (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory structure setback at 134 N. Larry Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved removal of speed bumps on S. Kimbrel (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board recommended the approval of a rezoning request for two parcels on S. Comet Avenue and a preliminary plat for Tyndall Station Townhomes. Both recommendations will be sent to the City Commission. The board also appointed a new Vice-Chair.

• Appointed James Dougall as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1139 & 1149 S. Comet Avenue from Multi-Family to Single Family (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat Review for Tyndall Station Townhomes on N. Gay Avenue (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to review the draft FY2023/24 budget. The agenda includes a review of the draft budget, which covers proposed pay increases, health insurance plan changes, and capital expenditures. Public participation is allowed at the end of the discussion.

• Draft FY2023/24 budget review
• Proposed pay increases: $1.00/hour, $1.25/hour, $1.50/hour, 3%, 4%, 5% options
• Health insurance switch to United, with 80/20 split and rate decreases of 4.5% to 9.9%
• Capital expenditures: $503,931 Vac-Con truck, $98,000 picnic tables and trash receptacles, $800,000 lift station rehabs
• Sheriff's department contract increase of 11%

The Commission held a budget workshop to review the FY 23/24 draft budget. Discussion focused on funding three new firefighter positions through potential budget cuts and the use of unrestricted reserves if a grant is not received. No formal votes were recorded.

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Harold Luck to continue living in an RV/travel trailer at 416 Tanya Pass, an item tabled from the July 25 meeting. The regular agenda also includes resolutions for nuisance abatement assessments, renewal of an auction agreement, a change order for Veteran's Park, a task order for a roundabout, and discussion on the City Clerk position.

• Public hearing: Variance for RV/travel trailer living at 416 Tanya Pass
• Resolution No. 23-20: Initial assessment for nuisance abatements
• Auction Agreement with Florida Auction Network renewal
• BCL Change Order for Veteran's Park Project
• Task Order with Panhandle Engineering for roundabout

The Commission approved a $66,000 task order for a roundabout design and appointed Audra Boswell as City Clerk. Other actions included approving nuisance abatement assessments totaling $59,173.85 and a $48,500 change order for Veteran's Park. A variance for an RV residency was granted for 30 days.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-20 for $59,173.85 in nuisance abatement assessments (unanimous)
• Approved $66,000 task order for Panhandle Engineering roundabout design (unanimous)
• Appointed Audra Boswell as City Clerk with starting salary of $57,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 exit bonus for retiring City Clerk Janice L. Peters (unanimous)
• Approved BCL Change Order for Veteran's Park walking path not-to-exceed $48,500 (unanimous)
• Approved RV/Travel Trailer variance for 416 Tanya Pass through 9/9/23 (4-1)
• Approved annual renewal of Florida Auction Network agreement (unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on four items: rezoning 250 N. Tyndall Parkway from highway commercial to mixed use, a FY2022/23 budget amendment, and two land development regulation variances (RV/travel trailers at 416 Tanya Pass and storage pods/conex at 134 Mary Ella). The regular agenda includes resolutions on a delinquent utility fee lien, a Bay County water tank purchase, a nuisance abatement lien, and several contract awards. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and financial statements.

• Ordinance No. 1083: Rezoning 250 N. Tyndall Parkway from Highway Commercial to Mixed Use
• Resolution No. 23-16: FY2022/23 Budget Amendment
• Variance Request: RV/Travel Trailers at 416 Tanya Pass
• Variance Request: Prohibiting Storage Pods/Conex at 134 Mary Ella
• Resolution No. 23-18: Bay County Water Tank Purchase

The Commission approved a rezoning ordinance and a budget amendment for FY2022/23. They also authorized utility and nuisance liens and approved an application for the FDEM F-ROC initiative.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1083 for rezoning at 250 N. Tyndall Parkway (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-16 for FY2022/23 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Denied variance for storage pods at 134 S. Mary Ella with 90-day removal limit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-17 for delinquent utility fee lien at 6124 Wallace Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-19 for $4,318.85 nuisance abatement lien at 1527 E. Park Rd (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to G.pe, Architect (unanimous)
• Approved application submission to F-ROC (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for 416 Tanya Pass until August 8 meeting

Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the abandonment of a right-of-way on South Comet Avenue. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 250 N. Tyndall Parkway and an update to the city purchasing manual.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 1082 regarding Right-of-Way Abandonment
• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 1083 for Rezoning at 250 N. Tyndall Parkway
• Resolution No. 23-15: Purchasing Manual Update
• Trim Notice for FY2023/24 Maximum Millage

The Commission established the maximum millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year and updated the city's purchasing manual. They also approved the abandonment of a specific right-of-way contingent upon receiving a deed.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1082 to abandon South Comet Avenue right-of-way (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-15 to update Purchasing Manual, removing City Manager from bid protest policy (Unanimous)
• Approved setting the FY2023/24 max millage at 2.9900

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a rezoning request for 250 N. Tyndall Parkway to allow for commercial and mixed-use development. The board recommended the request to the Commission. The minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting were also approved.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Request at 250 N. Tyndall Parkway and recommended to Commission (5-1)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners met to decide on several local ordinances, utility policies, and budget items. Key actions included approving a rezoning for 5311 Hwy 22 and authorizing a $209,238 purchase for Gore Park playground equipment.

• Approved rezoning of 5311 Hwy 22 from residential to community commercial
• Authorized playground equipment purchase for Gore Park up to $209,238.00
• Approved a $10,000 increase to the City Manager's salary
• Awarded engineering contract to Baskerville-Donovan, Inc. not to exceed $560,000
• Adopted updated Utility Billing Policy Manual via Resolution No. 23-13

The Commission approved an updated utility billing policy and increased monthly solid waste fees by $3.03. The board also approved a rezoning request and a right-of-way abandonment. A partial variance was granted for a property on Howard Road.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1081 to rezone 5311 Hwy 22 from Residential Single Family (R-6M) to Community Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1082 to vacate and abandon the city's interest in a portion of S. Comet Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-14 updating the Utility Billing Policy Manual and increasing Solid Waste fees by $3.03 to a monthly fee of $13.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for 6044 Howard Road to keep storage containers through October 31, 2023, but ordered the RV removed within 10 days of 6/28/23 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will meet to review several land use and utility items, including a rezoning request for Hwy. 22 and a utility billing policy update. The agenda also includes discussions on park equipment purchases and engineering task orders.

• Ordinance No. 1081: Rezoning of 5311 Hwy. 22
• Resolution No. 23-13: Utility Billing Policy Update
• Development Order for 835 S. Berthe Ave. (Carlisle Baptist Church)
• Variance Request for 6841 Forsythe Dr. regarding storage pods
• Equipment purchase for Gore Park playground

The Commission approved several infrastructure and administrative actions, including a rezoning for a commercial property and an updated utility billing policy. They authorized a salary increase for the City Manager and approved multiple project contracts. One task order for the Gore Park Community Center was withdrawn.

• Approved rezoning of 5311 Hwy 22 to Community Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Utility Billing Policy Manual via Resolution No. 23-13 (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Order for Carlisle Baptist Church at 835 S. Berthe Ave. (Unanimous)
• Approved 90-day variance for storage pods at 6841 Forsythe Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Gore Park playground equipment purchase not to exceed $209,238.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 salary increase for City Manager (4-1)
• Approved no-cost time extension for Tetra Tech agreement through Oct 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Sandy Creek Engineering bid award not to exceed $560,000 (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a Development Order for the reconstruction of Carlisle Baptist Church and recommended it to the Commission. The project includes updates to stormwater management, parking, and paving. The board also approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 4, 2023
• Approved Development Order for Reconstruction of Carlisle Baptist Church (recommended to Commission)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will review a bid award for Jan Drive and Genevieve Avenue drainage improvements and discuss alcohol sales near schools. The meeting also includes public hearings for ordinances regarding accessory structures and the East Bay Development Plan.

• Bid Award PW2023-07: Jan Dr. & Genevieve Ave. Drainage
• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 1079 regarding accessory structures
• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 1080 regarding East Bay Development Plan
• Discussion: Alcohol sales near schools
• RFQ Negotiations: Sandy Creek Engineering

The Commission approved a drainage improvement contract and passed ordinances banning shipping containers as accessory structures and amending the East Bay Development Plan. The board also authorized nuisance abatement liens and approved a developer agreement for right-of-way dedication.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1079 prohibiting Conex and cargo containers as accessory structures (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1080 amending East Bay Development Plan and Design Guidelines (Unanimous)
• Awarded $1,719,147.59 drainage bid to BCL Civil Contractors (Unanimous)
• Approved beginning negotiations with Baskerville-Donovan for Sandy Creek Engineering (Unanimous)
• Approved developer agreement for N. Hugh Thomas Drive right-of-way dedication (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 salary increase for City Manager Cook (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-12 for nuisance abatement liens on 318 S. Gay Avenue ($2,419.85) and 5622 A Enzor Street ($19,304.27)
• Withdrew Ordinance No. 1078 regarding shopping cart regulation from the agenda

Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold an advisability hearing regarding the city's potential provision of solid waste collection services. The commission will receive public input and provide direction to staff on whether to issue an Invitation to Bid for these services.

• Advisability Hearing: Solid Waste Collection Services

The Commission held a statutorily required advisability hearing regarding the potential displacement of private garbage haulers. Following public testimony and a motion by Commissioner Ayers, the Commission voted to maintain the current system.

• Denied proposal to move forward with RFQ for a single-hauler garbage system (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several ordinances, including a new regulation for businesses to manage shopping cart retention. The meeting also includes discussions on drainage projects and updates to city code regarding accessory structures.

• Ordinance No. 1078: Creating regulations for shopping cart retention and enforcement
• Ordinance No. 1079: Amending section 15.575 regarding accessory structures
• Bid Award CM2023-06: South Berthe Avenue drainage project
• Resolution No. 23-10: Code enforcement liens for nuisance abatement
• Ordinance No. 1080: Amending the East Bay Development Plan & Design Guidelines

The Commission approved a drainage contract for South Berthe Avenue and a bid for a CDBG housing rehabilitation project. It also passed ordinances prohibiting shipping containers as accessory structures and amending the East Bay Development Plan. A proposed ordinance regarding shopping cart regulation was tabled.

• Approved bid award to R.J. Gorman Contracting for South Berthe Avenue Drainage for not-to-exceed $443,224.69 (Unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Florida Homes, Inc. for rehabilitation of home at 206 Fox Avenue N. (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1079 prohibiting CONEX boxes and cargo shipping containers as accessory structures (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1080 amending East Bay Development Plan & Design Guidelines (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-10 for a $860.56 nuisance abatement lien at 145 Comet Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-11 amending the City Purchasing Manual (Unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus Fire Department Engine via GovDeals auction (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 1078 regarding shopping cart regulation

Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved a development order for an 18-unit single family subdivision at 257 Seneca Avenue. The board also awarded a contract to Panhandle Engineering for the Hugh Thomas N. Spine Road project.

• Award of contract to Panhandle Engineering for Hugh Thomas N. Spine Road not to exceed $285,188.50
• Approval of Development Order for 18-unit single family subdivision at 257 Seneca Avenue
• Approval of Ordinance No. 1077 amending Chapter 11, Article II, Sec. 11-18 regarding solicitation and registration fees
• Variance request for Tyndall Development, LLC regarding parking requirements (tabled)

The Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance amending solicitation and peddling registration fees. The commission also granted a two-year development order extension for Callaway Cove Apartments and a residential RV variance for a property on Lake Drive.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1077 amending solicitation, peddling, and canvassing registration fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-07 to lien $424.92 on 145 Comet Avenue for nuisance abatement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-08 amending the Purchasing Manual Bid Protest Process (unanimous)
• Approved FPL easement at Cherry Street & N. Gay Avenue as amended (unanimous)
• Approved RV variance for 6416 Lake Drive with a follow-up update in November (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-09 for FDOT Roadside Beautification Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year Development Order extension for Callaway Cove Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2023 meeting as amended (unanimous)

Evaluation Committee Meetings

The Evaluation Committee will meet to evaluate and rank proposals from four engineering firms for the Sandy Creek Wastewater Infrastructure project. The committee will appoint a chair and vice chair before reviewing the proposals. No contract award is scheduled at this meeting; the ranking will inform a future decision.

• Evaluation and ranking of proposals from CPH, Baskerville-Donovan, Gortemoller Engineering, and Panhandle Engineering
• Appointment of committee chair and vice chair
• Meeting held at Callaway Arts & Conference Center, 500 Callaway Parkway

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss Ordinance No. 1077 and an RFQ award for Spine Road engineering. The agenda also includes a subdivision development order for 257 Seneca Avenue and a parking variance request.

• Ordinance No. 1077 amending Chapter 11, Article II, Sec. 11-18
• Development Order Subdivision at 257 Seneca Avenue
• Variance Request for LDR parking requirements
• RFQ Award for Hugh Thomas N, Spine Road Engineering

The Commission approved a contract for road engineering and a new residential subdivision. They also passed an ordinance amending registration fees for solicitation and peddling. A parking variance request was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved Award of RFQ No. CM2023-04 to Panhandle Engineering for Hugh Thomas N. Spine Road Engineering, not-to-exceed $285,188.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Order for 18-unit single family subdivision at 257 Seneca Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1077 amending registration fees for solicitation, peddling, and canvassing (Unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled variance request regarding parking requirements for Tyndall Development, LLC

Planning Board

The Callaway Planning Board reviewed and unanimously approved two commercial development orders, recommending both to the City Commission. The first is a four-unit commercial building with a bank at 225 S. Tyndall Pkwy, and the second is the 14-building Tyndall Town Center Apartments at 918 N. Tyndall Pkwy. Both approvals are contingent on verification of the authorized agent on file.

• Approved development order for 4-unit commercial building with bank at 225 S. Tyndall Pkwy (Beacon Ridge Point)
• Approved development order for Tyndall Town Center Apartments, 14 buildings at 918 N. Tyndall Pkwy
• Both approvals contingent on verification of authorized agent
• Traffic light on Tyndall Parkway for apartment complex to be determined by FDOT
• Apartment complex to include playground, dog park, and detached garages

The Planning Board approved a Development Order for a small single-family housing subdivision on Harvey Street. The board recommended the application to the Commission.

• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Development Order for subdivision at 257 Seneca Avenue/Harvey Street and recommended to Commission (unanimous)

Half Cent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee

The Half Cent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee will meet to appoint a chair and vice-chair, review funds received to date, and discuss proposed funding allocations for surtax projects. The agenda includes reference attachments such as project summaries and a resolution.

• Appointment of chair and vice-chair
• Review of funds received to date
• Review of proposed funding allocations
• Reference to Resolution No. 17-01(A)
• City Attorney Obos' email included as attachment

The committee appointed its leadership and reviewed $10 million in received funds. Members agreed with the proposed funding allocations for scheduled projects.

• Appointed Donald Hennings as Chairman
• Appointed Stephen Parris as Vice-Chairman
• Approved proposed funding allocations for scheduled projects

Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land use items including a rezoning request for 154 N. Comet Avenue and development orders for Beacon Ridge Point and Tyndall Town Center Apartments. The agenda also includes a task order regarding the Sandy Creek CDBG-DR Grant and an advisory board appointment.

• Ordinance No. 1076: Rezoning request for 154 N. Comet Avenue
• Development Order: Retail Center/Bank at Beacon Ridge Point, 225 S. Tyndall
• Development Order: Tyndall Town Center Apartments at 918 N. Tyndall
• Task Order #3: Gouras & Associates for Sandy Creek CDBG-DR Grant
• Advisory Board Planning Board Appointment

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for 154 N. Comet Avenue and development orders for a retail center and an apartment complex. The board also approved a grant-funded task order for wastewater infrastructure and appointed a new Planning Board member.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1076 rezoning 154 N. Comet Avenue to Multi-Family High Density (unanimous)
• Approved Development Order for retail center/bank at 225 S. Tyndall (unanimous)
• Approved Development Order for 336-unit Tyndall Town Center Apartments at 918 N. Tyndall (unanimous)
• Approved $381,880 Task Order for Gouras & Associates for Sandy Creek CDBG-DR Grant (unanimous)
• Appointed Spring Overway to the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved advisability hearing for single garbage and solid waste hauler for May 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Callaway Planning Board will hold public hearings to review two development order applications: a 4-unit commercial building at 225 S. Tyndall Parkway (Beacon Ridge Point) and an apartment complex at 918 N. Tyndall Parkway (Tyndall Town Center Apartments). The board will also approve minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting. Staff recommends approval for the commercial building, and the board will decide whether to recommend approval to the City Commission.

• Development Order Review: Retail Center/Bank, Beacon Ridge Point, 225 S. Tyndall Pkwy, Parcel ID# 07034-005-000
• Development Order Review: Apartment Complex, Tyndall Town Center Apartments, 918 N. Tyndall Pkwy, Parcel ID# 06018-000-000 and 06018-080-000
• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2023 meeting

The Planning Board unanimously approved two development order requests and recommended them to the Commission. The projects include a four-unit commercial development and an apartment complex.

• Approved minutes of February 7, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Development Order for 225 S. Tyndall Pkwy (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Development Order for Tyndall Town Center Apartments (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three ordinances: a land development regulation change for travel trailer buffers, a comprehensive plan amendment for high-density residential use on the 500 block of Anita Drive, and a rezoning of the same property. They will also consider a budget amendment for FY2022-23, a rezoning at 154 N. Comet Avenue, a new purchasing policy manual, and a median agreement with Callaway/Parker.

• Ordinance No. 1073: LDR Section 15.750.3 change to increase maximum buffer for travel trailers in residential zones to 8 feet
• Ordinance No. 1074: SSCPA for 1.07 acres on 500 block of Anita Drive to high-density residential use
• Ordinance No. 1075: Rezoning of 500 block of Anita Drive from highway commercial to multi-family high density
• Resolution No. 23-05: FY2022-23 Budget Amendment
• Ordinance No. 1076: Rezoning request for 154 N. Comet Avenue

The Commission approved three ordinances regarding land use and rezoning, including a high-density residential change on Anita Drive. The board also approved a fiscal year 2022-23 budget amendment and updated the city's purchasing policy manual.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1073 increasing maximum buffer height to 8 feet for travel trailers in residential areas (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1074 designating 1.07 acres in the 500 block of Anita Drive for high density residential use (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1075 rezoning 1.07 acres in the 500 block of Anita Drive from highway commercial to multi-family high density (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-05 amending the FY2022-23 final budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1076 rezoning 1.76 acres at 154 N. Comet Avenue to multi-family high density for apartments (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-06 increasing minimum bid requirement from $10,000 to $25,000 and quote requirement from $500 to $2,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Median Agreement with the City of Parker for Hwy 98 beautification (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 14 and February 17, 2023 (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting to consider a budget amendment for replacing the inactive fire suppression system at the Callaway Arts & Conference Center. Staff recommend accepting the lower of two quotes, from Sonitrol, totaling $18,998.25 including voice evacuation. The monthly monitoring fee of $123.25 would be covered by the departmental operations budget.

• FY2022/23 budget amendment to replace fire panel at 500 Callaway Parkway
• Two quotes received: Advanced Fire Protection at $29,490 and Sonitrol at $18,998.25
• Staff recommends Sonitrol quote including voice evacuation for $18,998.25
• Monthly monitoring fee of $123.25 to be paid from departmental operations budget
• Funding source: additional interest income of $18,998

The Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the FY2022-23 Capital Budget to replace an obsolete fire panel at the Arts & Conference Center. The commission selected a quote from Sonitrol and waived city procurement rules for the purchase.

• Approved FY2022-23 Capital Budget amendment to purchase Sonitrol fire panel and voice evacuation for $18,998.25 (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will consider four ordinances, including a land development code change, a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment, and two rezoning requests. They will also vote on a code enforcement lien resolution, a booster station purchase agreement, a height variance, a development order, and several other items. The meeting includes a public hearing on the city's website notice process.

• Ordinance No. 1073: LDR Section 15.750.3 change
• Ordinance No. 1074: SSCPA for 500 block of Anita Drive
• Ordinance No. 1075: Rezoning request for 500 block of Anita Drive
• Ordinance No. 1076: Rezoning request for 154 N. Comet Avenue
• Resolution No. 23-04: Code Enforcement Nuisance Abatement Liens

The Commission approved the sale of the Callaway Booster Station to Bay County for $240,000 annually over 15 years. Other key actions included rezoning property on Anita Drive and approving a CDBG grant expenditure for a single-home rehabilitation.

• Approved sale of Callaway Booster Station to Bay County for $3.6M over 15 years (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1073 increasing maximum travel trailer buffer height to 8 feet (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1074 designating 1.07 acres in 500 block of Anita Drive for high density residential use (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1075 rezoning 500 block of Anita Drive from highway commercial to multi-family high density (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-04 for nuisance abatement liens on 5808 Lois Street ($4,254.48) and 6112 Ivy Road ($7,001.90) (unanimous)
• Approved development order for 1117 S. Tyndall Parkway apartments contingent on adding playground equipment (unanimous)
• Awarded $89,330 bid for 6 pole barns to Michael L. Anderson, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved using remaining CDBG grant funds for rehabilitation of 206 N. Fox Avenue (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously recommended several land-use changes and a development order to the Commission. These include rezoning for multi-family housing and a 160-unit apartment complex. The board also approved the minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 3, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 154 N. Comet Avenue from R-6M Residential Single family to Multi Family High Density (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SSCPA for 500 block of Anita Drive to change Future Land Use Map from Commercial to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 500 block of Anita Drive from Highway Commercial to Multi Family High Density (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Development Order for 160-unit Tyndall Parkway Apartments at 1117 S. Tyndall Parkway, pending verification of property ownership (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission will hold public hearings on three ordinances: a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for 317 Leila Ave., and the vacation of Viola Avenue. The regular agenda includes resolutions for website notice publishing and the 2023 meeting/holiday schedule, a height variance for 1117 S. Tyndall Parkway, a budget amendment for public works equipment, and a discussion of RV code section 15.750.3.

• Ordinance No. 1070: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 317 Leila Ave.
• Ordinance No. 1071: Rezoning of 317 Leila Ave. from Residential (R-6M) to Highway Commercial
• Ordinance No. 1072: Vacation and abandonment of Viola Avenue
• Resolution No. 23-02: County Website Notice Publishing
• Variance for Height at 1117 S. Tyndall Parkway

The Board of Commissioners approved a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a parcel at 317 Leila Ave to commercial use. The commission also voted to abandon the city's interest in a portion of Viola Avenue and authorized the use of a website for public notices.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1070 amending Comprehensive Plan for 317 Leila Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1071 rezoning 317 Leila Ave to Highway Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1072 abandoning city interest in Viola Avenue between Cherry and Chipewa Streets (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-02 to publish city notices on a public website (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-03 for 2023 meeting schedule, deleting second meetings in Nov and Dec (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,339 budget amendment for Public Works to replace a Gator (Unanimous)
• Tabled height variance for 1117 S. Tyndall Parkway until February 14th

Commission Meeting

The Callaway Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two ordinances for 317 Leila Ave.: a comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 1070) and a rezoning request (Ordinance 1071). They will also consider a right-of-way abandonment (Ordinance 1072), nuisance abatement liens, a lot width variance, a paving change order, advisory board appointments, and bids for park shoring and a digital sign.

• Ordinance 1070: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 317 Leila Ave.
• Ordinance 1071: Rezoning Request for 317 Leila Ave.
• Ordinance 1072: Viola Abandonment (right-of-way)
• Change Order #1 with Roberts & Roberts for Imperial Dr. Paving
• Award of Bid LS2022-19 for Digital Sign Purchase & Installation

The Commission accepted a $2.6M CDBG-DR grant for road improvements and awarded several project bids, including ditch shoring and a digital sign. The board also approved a commercial rezoning for 317 Leila Ave and the abandonment of a portion of Viola Avenue.

• Accepted $2.6M CDBG-DR grant for Hugh Thomas Dr. spine road (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1070 and 1071 for commercial land use and rezoning at 317 Leila Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1072 to vacate and abandon Viola Avenue between Cherry and Chipewa Streets (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 for nuisance abatement liens totaling $23,971.21 (Unanimous)
• Approved LDR Variance for minimum lot width at 211 S. Jan Avenue (4-1)
• Approved no-cost time extension for Roberts & Roberts Imperial Dr. Paving (Unanimous)
• Awarded $772,538.77 bid to BCL Civil Contractors for Veteran's Park Ditch Shoring (Unanimous)
• Awarded $13,448.00 bid to Don Bell Signs, LLC for digital sign purchase and installation (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Callaway Planning Board reviewed and unanimously recommended approval of a development order for a 30-unit townhome subdivision at 429 Burkett Drive. The board also noted a vacancy on the board due to a resignation and approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting.

• Approved development order for Tucker's Trail Townhomes, 30-unit multi-family subdivision at 429 Burkett Drive
• Noted resignation of Board Member Robert Hinton and vacancy posting
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2022 meeting

The Planning Board unanimously recommended the approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for 317 Leila Avenue. These changes would shift the property designation from Low Density to Commercial to allow a mobile home to be used as a car lot office.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 317 Leila Avenue to change designation from Low Density to Commercial (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for 317 Leila Avenue to Commercial (Unanimous)