Callaway public meetings in 2025

Evaluation Committee Meetings

The Evaluation Committee will appoint a chair and vice‑chair, then evaluate and rank the proposals received for the Lake Drive sidewalks design (RFQ CM2025‑10). The City Clerk will tabulate the scores and rankings. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Appointment of Chair & Vice‑Chair
• Evaluation and ranking of proposals received for Lake Drive sidewalks design (RFQ CM2025‑10)
• Scoring & ranking tabulation by City Clerk

Half Cent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee

The Half Cent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee approved the September 7, 2023 minutes and reviewed its responsibilities. City Manager Cook reported that the committee has received about $9.94 million in surtax funds to date and gave an annual usage report. Members discussed a CDBG grant for stormwater and lift stations, and agreed that the proposed funding allocations for upcoming projects remain largely unchanged.

• Approval of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Review of total surtax funds received to date: approximately $9.94 million
• Discussion of CDBG grant related to stormwater and lift stations
• Agreement that proposed funding allocations for projects have not changed significantly

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission will vote on Ordinance 1133 to rezone 406 Bob Little Road. It will also consider Resolution 25-27 for FY2025/26 budget amendments. A Development Order Application for 325 Camellia Ave will be reviewed. Additional agenda items include a public input discussion, background checks for the City & Recreation League, and advisory board appointments.

• Ordinance 1133 rezoning – 406 Bob Little Road
• Resolution 25-27 FY2025/26 budget amendments
• Development Order Application – 325 Camellia Ave
• Public input discussion
• Advisory board appointments (Planning Board, Audit Committee, 4‑cent sales surtax)

The Callaway City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 1133 rezoning 406 Bob Little Road, adopted Resolution 25-27 amending the FY2025‑26 budget, and approved the Development Order for 325 Camellia Avenue. The commission also confirmed the listed advisory board appointments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1133 rezoning 406 Bob Little Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-27 FY2025/26 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Development Order for 325 Camellia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved listed advisory board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Callaway Planning Board approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. The board then voted unanimously to rezone 610 N. Kimbrel Avenue (Parcel ID 06206-020-000), a project that plans to build 14 homes. Discussion included the property's drainage ditch and public input was invited.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rezoning of 610 N. Kimbrel Avenue, Parcel ID 06206-020-000
• Project proposes construction of 14 homes on the site
• Board discussed drainage ditch on the south side of the property
• Public participation invited during the rezoning discussion

The Callaway Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the rezoning of 406 Bob Little Rd, the Development Order for 325 Camellia Ave, and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. No public comments were received on any of these items.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 406 Bob Little Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Development Order for 325 Camellia Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment (unanimous)

Half Cent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee

The Half Cent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee approved the September 2023 meeting minutes and reviewed the total funds received, which amount to approximately $9.94 million. The committee reviewed proposed funding allocations and discussed the City Manager's report on current projects and future plans.

• Approved minutes from September 07, 2023
• Reviewed $9.94 million in funds received to date
• Discussed CDBG grant regarding Stormwater and lift stations
• Reviewed proposed funding allocations for projects

Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for 610 N. Kimbrel Ave and vote on the final budget resolution. The meeting includes decisions on sidewalk construction bids and grant submissions for Beulah Ave.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 1131: Rezoning 610 N. Kimbrel Ave
• Resolution 25-25: Final Budget Resolution
• Resolution 25-26: TA Grant Submission for Beulah Ave Sidewalks
• Bid award for W. Cherry St Sidewalks Construction to BCL
• Change orders for Tetra-Tech (Hurricane Michael) and Cherry Street

The commission unanimously approved Ordinance 1131, rezoning the parcel at 610 N. Kimbrel Ave to R-5. It also adopted the final budget amendment for FY 2024‑25 and a grant resolution to fund sidewalks on Beulah Avenue. Additionally, the board awarded the West Cherry Street sidewalk contract to BCL Civil Contractors and approved two change orders for ongoing road projects.

• Approved Ordinance 1131 rezoning 610 N. Kimbrel Ave to R-5 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-25 final budget amendment for FY 2024‑25 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-26 TA Grant for Beulah Ave sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved award to BCL Civil Contractors for West Cherry Street sidewalks, $203,034.18 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #15 for Tetra Tech (no‑cost extension) (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for American Sand (cost adjustment) (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The commission voted to extend the water bill due date for government employees affected by the federal shutdown to December 15, 2025. The motion was introduced by Commissioner Birdsell, seconded by Commissioner Griggs, and passed unanimously. The extension applies only to the current shutdown situation and does not create a permanent policy.

• Approved extension of water bill due date for government employees to Dec 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is considering a new grant program to help residents replace residential mobile home skirting. The program would provide a dollar-for-dollar match up to $1,000 using the existing façade budget.

• Proposed Mobile Home Skirting Improvement Grant: $1,000 matching grant for eligible residents
• Grant requirement: Applicants must provide three bids from licensed contractors
• Grant eligibility: Properties must be within CRA boundaries and current on taxes and utility bills

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission approved a small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 1124) and rezoned the 2.718‑acre parcel at 1023 Primrose Street to community commercial (Ordinance 1125). The body also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, approved a code‑enforcement lien for 306 South Gay Avenue, and approved development orders for Water Spigot (5806 Highway 22) and Main Street Urgent Care (532 N. Tyndall Parkway), as well as a change order for a FlexNet ice bridge. All motions passed, with Commissioner Pelletier voting against the two Primrose Street items.

• Ordinance 1124 – Small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment for 1023 Primrose Street
• Ordinance 1125 – Rezoning of 1023 Primrose Street to community commercial
• Resolution 25‑23 – Adoption of 2026 meeting schedule and cancellation of several meetings
• Resolution 25‑24 – Code‑enforcement abatement lien on 306 South Gay Avenue
• Development Order – Main Street Urgent Care at 532 N. Tyndall Parkway

The commission unanimously approved Ordinance 1124 changing the comprehensive plan for 1023 Primrose Street, and Ordinance 1125 rezoning that parcel to community commercial. It also approved Ordinance 1131 rezoning 610 North Kimbrel Avenue, the Beulah Avenue and S. Gay Avenue paving task orders, and the surplus of fire‑department extrication equipment.

• Approved Ordinance 1124 (comprehensive plan amendment for 1023 Primrose St) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1125 (rezoning 1023 Primrose St to community commercial) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1131 (rezoning 610 N. Kimbrel Ave) – unanimous
• Approved Task Order for Beulah Avenue paving engineering & CEI – unanimous
• Approved Task Order for Legislative paving engineering on S. Gay Avenue (removing third phase) – unanimous
• Approved surplus and donation of fire department extrication equipment to Gulf County EMS – unanimous

Planning Board

The board approved a development order to renovate The Water Spigot at 5806 Hwy 22, keeping it a single‑story building and meeting current code. The board also approved a development order for Main Street Urgent Care at 532 N. Tyndall Pkwy, noting a 10‑ft separation from a nearby restaurant, shared parking provisions, and a two‑way crossing. No public participation was received for either item. All motions carried, with one board member opposing the urgent‑care order.

• Approval of Development Order for renovation of The Water Spigot, 5806 Hwy 22 (single‑story, code‑compliant)
• Approval of Development Order for Main Street Urgent Care, 532 N. Tyndall Pkwy (10 ft from restaurant, shared parking, two‑way crossing)
• Public participation was invited for both items but none was received

The board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved the rezoning of 610 N. Kimbrel Avenue (Parcel ID 06206-020-000), which will allow the construction of 14 homes. Both actions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 610 N. Kimbrel Ave, Parcel ID 06206-020-000 (unanimous)

Evaluation Committee Meetings

The Evaluation Committee will meet to appoint a chair and vice‑chair, then evaluate, score, and rank the proposals received for the Cherry St West Sidewalks CEI (RFQ No. CM2025-07). The City Clerk will tabulate the scores before the meeting adjourns.

• Appointment of Chair & Vice‑Chair
• Evaluation and ranking of proposals for Cherry St West Sidewalks CEI (RFQ CM2025-07)
• Scoring & ranking tabulation by City Clerk
• Call to Order by City Clerk
• Adjournment

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission approved several actions, including a rezoning ordinance, a special magistrate appointment, and multiple contract and budget items. Commissioners voted unanimously on each item after brief public comment periods. Key decisions were the award of a $271,403.61 contract for the East Bay Paver & Drainage project and the approval of task orders for a stormwater master study and lift‑station redesign. The meeting concluded with routine announcements and public participation remarks.

• Ordinance 1130 rezoning parcel at Wallace Road and Comet Avenue from R‑9 to R‑6 (~0.482 acres)
• Appointment of Julia Maddalena as Special Magistrate
• Award to Gulf Coast Utility Contractors for East Bay Paver & Drainage project, not‑to‑exceed $271,403.61
• Budget amendment removing CDBG Beacon Point grant funding and reallocating reimbursements
• Task order approval for Stormwater Master Study, not‑to‑exceed $285,975.00

The Callaway City Commission approved Ordinance 1124, amending the comprehensive plan for 1023 Primrose Street, and Ordinance 1125, rezoning the same parcel to Community Commercial, each passing 3‑1 with Commissioner Pelletier dissenting. The board also approved the September 23 minutes, multiple resolutions on meeting schedules and a code‑enforcement lien, and several development and change orders, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Ordinance 1124 (small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment) 3‑1, Pelletier opposed
• Approved Ordinance 1125 (rezoning to Community Commercial) 3‑1, Pelletier opposed
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approved Resolution 25‑23 (2026 meeting schedule; cancel Nov 24 & Dec 22) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 25‑24 (code‑enforcement abatement lien on 306 S. Gay Ave) unanimously
• Approved Development Order for Water Spigot – 5806 Highway 22 unanimously
• Approved Development Order for Main Street Urgent Care – 532 N. Tyndall Pkwy unanimously
• Approved Change Order for FlexNet Ice Bridge unanimously

Planning Board

The Callaway Planning Board met to review a rezoning application for a property at the SE Corner of Wallace Rd. & Comet Ave. After hearing public concerns regarding traffic and environmental impacts, the board voted to approve the application.

• Approved rezoning application for SE Corner of Wallace Rd. & Comet Ave. (Parcel ID 07261-000-010)
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 5, 2025

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission meeting will consider several agenda items, including an ordinance to rezone a 0.48‑acre parcel at Wallace Road and Comet Avenue from Residential R‑9 to Residential R‑6. Other items are the appointment of a special magistrate, the award of the East Bay Paver & Drainage Project bid, a budget amendment for the CDBG Beacon Pointe program, and task orders for a stormwater master study and lift‑station rehabilitation redesign.

• Ordinance 1130 – rezoning Parcel ID 07261-000-010 (Wallace Rd & Comet Ave)
• Appointment of a Special Magistrate
• Bid Award CM2025-09 – East Bay Paver & Drainage Project
• Budget Amendment CDBG – Beacon Pointe
• Task Order – Stormwater Master Study

The commission approved the rezoning of a parcel at Wallace Road and Comet Avenue from R‑9 to R‑6. It also awarded the East Bay Paver & Drainage project to Gulf Coast Utility Contractors for $271,403.61 and approved a $285,975 stormwater master study. Additional actions included appointing Julia Maddalena as special magistrate, removing the CDBG Beacon Point grant from the FY2025 budget, and approving a lift‑station rehabilitation redesign task order. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel ID 07261-000-010 to Residential R‑6 (unanimous)
• Approved Julia Maddalena as Special Magistrate (unanimous)
• Awarded East Bay Paver & Drainage project to Gulf Coast Utility Contractors for $271,403.61 (unanimous)
• Approved removal of CDBG Beacon Point grant from FY2025 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Master Study task order up to $285,975 (unanimous)
• Approved Lift Station Rehabilitation Redesign task order (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 9 and September 18 meetings (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Callaway Community Redevelopment Agency board will adopt the FY2025/26 budget by passing Resolution No. 2025-01. The resolution, once approved, becomes effective immediately. The budget projects total revenues of $2,634,585 and total expenditures of $2,627,683 for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025. No public comments were received during the public participation segment.

• Adoption of CRA Resolution No. 2025-01 to approve the FY2025/26 budget
• Projected FY2025/26 revenue $2,634,585, including $447,196 tax incremental revenue
• Projected FY2025/26 expenditures $2,627,683, with major items such as $25,000 land purchase and $119,822 stormwater project costs
• Legal fees budgeted at $500 and audit/accounting fees at $6,300
• Public participation segment received no comments

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission held a final public hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget. Commissioners will consider Resolution No. 25-21 to set the General Fund ad valorem tax rate at 2.7000 mils, and Resolution No. 25-22 to adopt the final budget effective October 1, 2025. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution No. 25-21: adopt a General Fund ad valorem tax rate of 2.7000 mils for FY 2025/26
• Resolution No. 25-22: adopt the final FY 2025/26 budget effective Oct. 1, 2025
• Proposed ad valorem rate increase from 2.6981 mils to 2.7000 mils (0.0019 mil increase)
• Debt payment of $840,000 due Aug. 1, 2026, split 50/50 between Water and Sewer funds
• Capital expenditures include $61,000 for 18 sets of fire bunker gear and $450,000 for a new leisure services amphitheater

The Callaway City Commission voted unanimously to adopt a final ad valorem tax rate of 2.7000 mils for fiscal year 2025/26. It also approved the final FY2025/26 budget, effective October 1, 2025. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

• Approved 2.7000 mil ad valorem tax rate for FY2025/26 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted final FY2025/26 budget effective Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The City Commission recognized Willie Joe Melvin for improvements and beautification to his property, presenting the Yard of the Month award for September 2025. No other agenda items were listed, making this a ceremonial recognition rather than a policy decision.

• Yard of the Month award presented to Willie Joe Melvin for property improvements

The commission unanimously approved Ordinance 1130, rezoning Parcel ID 07261-000-010 from Residential R‑9 to Residential R‑6. It also unanimously approved Resolution 25-20 for a state‑funded road grant, a land purchase near Brittany Woods Park for $800, and a task order amendment for lift‑station rehabilitation. All motions were made by Commissioner Ayers and seconded by Commissioner Griggs.

• Approved Ordinance 1130 rezoning Wallace Road & Comet Avenue parcel (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-20 state grant for road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of property near Brittany Woods Park for $800 (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order Amendment for 14 lift‑stations rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 26 and September 4 meetings (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Commission unanimously approved Resolution 25-17 establishing nuisance abatement tax assessments. It also adopted a tentative ad valorem tax rate of 2.7000 mils for FY2025/26 (Resolution 25-18). Finally, the tentative FY2025/26 budget was adopted (Resolution 25-19). No public comments were received.

• Approved Resolution 25-17 nuisance abatement assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-18 ad valorem tax rate of 2.7000 mils (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-19 tentative FY2025/26 budget (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a development order for Grand Oaks Subdivision and a rezoning request for the NW corner of Anita Dr. and Douglas St. The board denied a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning application for 1023 Primrose St. following public opposition.

• Approved Development Order for Grand Oaks Subdivision (Seneca Ave, from 7th St to Hagin Dr)
• Denied Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 1023 Primrose St.
• Denied Rezoning Application for 1023 Primrose St.
• Approved Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for NW Corner of Anita Dr. & Douglas St.
• Approved Rezoning Application for NW Corner of Anita Dr. & Douglas St.

The Board approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved the rezoning application for the southeast corner of Wallace Road and Comet Avenue unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning application SE corner Wallace Rd & Comet Ave (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The commission approved a task order and budget amendment for a Lead Service Line Inventory, both unanimously. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance 1122 restricting heavy commercial trucks on certain residential streets, approved the Fox Glen Phase II planned development, and passed Resolution 25‑12 limiting trucks on several city avenues. In a 4‑1 vote, the board rejected all private solid‑waste bids and decided to retain in‑house waste collection, and Commissioner Scott Davis resigned effective that evening.

• Approved items #6 (Lead Service Line Inventory Task Order) and #7 (Budget Amendment) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1122 prohibiting heavy commercial trucks on certain residential streets – unanimous
• Approved Planned Development for Fox Glen Phase II – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25-12 restricting heavy trucks on Camellia, Seneca, Sims, N. Gay, S. Gay, and N. Kimbrél Avenues – unanimous
• Rejected all solid waste pickup bids, keeping service in‑house – 4‑1 (Pelletier opposed)
• Approved Task Order for Lead Service Line Inventory with Dewberry Engineering – unanimous
• Approved Budget Amendment for Lead Service Line Inventory – unanimous
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Scott Davis effective that evening – no vote recorded

Commission Meeting

Commissioners and staff reviewed the FY 25/26 draft budget. Topics discussed included adding an Assistant Finance Director position, vehicle‑to‑employee ratios, stormwater fee levels, and reserve funding, but no actions were approved, denied, or voted on. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

Commission Meeting

The commission unanimously approved the final reading of Ordinance 1123, rezoning 1062 N. Tyndall Parkway from commercial and agricultural to service commercial. It also approved Ordinance 1122 prohibiting heavy commercial trucks on certain residential streets and adopted Resolution 25‑14 establishing nuisance‑abatement assessments. Several capital requests were approved, including an asphalt roller for the Street Department and security cameras for Leisure Services.

• Approved final reading of Ordinance 1123 rezoning 1062 N. Tyndall Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1122 banning heavy commercial trucks on certain residential streets (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-14 Initial Nuisance Abatement Assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Request for Asphalt Roller – Street Department ($19,885) (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Request for Leisure Services Security Cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Development Order for Grand Oaks Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Maintenance Shop Electric Transfer Switch ($19,885) (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Renewal for Florida Auction Network (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The commission met on August 5, 2025 for a budget workshop. City Manager Cook and Finance Director Schultz presented the FY 25/26 draft budget and discussed numerous line items. Public comments were received. The meeting adjourned without any approvals, denials, or votes.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the Development Order for Grand Oaks Subdivision and the rezoning of the NW Corner of Anita Dr & Douglas St. It denied the Small‑Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning application for 1023 Primrose St. It also approved a Small‑Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the same NW Corner site, with a majority vote. All minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Development Order for Grand Oaks Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of NW Corner of Anita Dr & Douglas St (unanimous)
• Approved Small‑Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for NW Corner of Anita Dr & Douglas St (majority yes)
• Denied Small‑Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 1023 Primrose St (only Conte yes)
• Denied rezoning application for 1023 Primrose St (only Hagan and Conte yes)
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The commission held a budget workshop where the City Manager and Finance Director presented the FY 25/26 draft budget, including ad valorem tax rate, utility rate increases, employee pay raises, and health‑insurance changes. Capital expenditure items for fire, leisure services, and streets were discussed. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Commission Meeting

The commission gave a first‑reading approval to Ordinance 1123 rezoning 1062 North Tyndall Parkway to Service Commercial (4‑1). It also adopted the updated Utility Billing Manual (Resolution 25‑13) and a budget amendment for the Berthe Bridge project, both unanimously. The task order amendment for Gouras & Associates was likewise approved unanimously. No final action was taken on the commercial‑truck traffic ordinance, which will be rewritten for the next meeting.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1123 rezoning 1062 N. Tyndall Pkwy (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 updating the Utility Billing Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Berthe Bridge project (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order Amendment for Gouras & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance 1122 on commercial trucks; will be rewritten for next meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 4-2 to adopt Ordinance 1122 and Resolution 25-12, limiting heavy commercial vehicles on certain residential streets. The board also unanimously approved the Planned Development for Fox Glenn Phase 2. Additionally, a rezoning application for 1062 N. Tyndall Pkwy. was approved by a 5-1 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 1122 and Resolution 25-12 restricting heavy commercial vehicles (4-2 roll‑call vote)
• Approved Planned Development for Fox Glenn Phase 2 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Rezoning Application for 1062 N. Tyndall Pkwy. (5-1 roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous vote)

Commission Meeting

The commission approved the minutes of the June 24, 2025 meeting unanimously. They voted unanimously to set the maximum ad valorem tax millage rate for FY 25/26 at 2.75. The utility billing manual deposit amount was restored to $250. The August 5 budget workshop was moved to a 2:00 p.m. start time and the city directed water and sewer rates to increase only by the county‑mandated amounts.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set maximum millage rate at 2.75% (unanimous)
• Restored utility billing deposit to $250 (agreement)
• Moved August 5 budget workshop to 2:00 p.m. (agreement)
• Directed water and sewer rates to increase only by county‑specified amounts (decision)

Commission Meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It adopted Resolution 25-10, placing a lien on 306 S Gay Ave for nuisance abatement costs. It also approved Resolution 25-11 updating the city personnel manual’s drug‑free workplace policy, and two change orders to complete the Boat Race Road paving project. All actions were approved by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-10 Nuisance Abatement Lien on 306 S Gay Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-11 Personnel Manual update – Drug Free Workplace Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order for Legislative Paving Construction – Roberts & Roberts (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order for Legislative Paving CEI (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The commission unanimously approved a $173,000 federal grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to design and construct sidewalks on Lake Drive from Tyndall Parkway to Berthe Avenue. They also approved a two‑year extension of the development order for Carlisle Baptist Church. A budget transfer of $17,744.30 from the Community Center fund was approved to replace fire‑department air‑conditioning evaporation coils, contingent on warranty inclusion. Additional approvals included a change order for Cherry Street engineering (4‑1 vote), a task‑order change for Sandy Creek sewer engineering, and the SBA Tower FlexNet system agreement, all passed unanimously except the Cherry Street vote.

• Approved $173,000 FDOT LAP Agreement for Lake Drive sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year Development Order Extension for Carlisle Baptist Church (unanimous)
• Approved $17,744.30 budget transfer for fire‑department AC evaporation coils (unanimous, warranty condition)
• Approved Task Order Change Order for Sandy Creek sewer engineering (unanimous, contingent on state approval)
• Approved Change Order for Cherry Street engineering (4‑1 vote)
• Approved SBA Tower FlexNet System agreement (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission unanimously approved the May 13 meeting minutes. It also adopted the FY2024‑25 budget amendment, an interlocal agreement with Parker for extraterritorial sewer connections, and a budget amendment for computer equipment. The board approved Candlewood Suites impact‑fee installments and a change order for the Berthe Bridge, all by unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024/25 budget amendment (Resolution 25-07) (unanimous)
• Approved Callaway/Parker interlocal sewer agreement (Resolution 25-08) (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for computer equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Candlewood Suites impact‑fee installments (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order for Berthe Bridge (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The commission adopted the 2025 Bay County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan and extended the development order for Callaway Cove Apartments. It approved several change orders, assigned opioid settlement proceeds to Bay County, and awarded a cemetery fence contract. Two items – the Candlewood Suites impact‑fee proposal and a Berthe Bridge change order – were tabled.

• Adopted Resolution 25-06 (Bay County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Development Order extension for Callaway Cove Apartments – vote 4‑1 (Commissioner Pelletier opposed)
• Approved Change Order for Legislative Paving – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Change Order for Public Safety Building Painting – motion carried unanimously
• Approved agreement to assign opioid settlement funds to Bay County – motion carried unanimously
• Approved award to Ocala Fence for cemetery fence (white vinyl) up to $39,991.78 – motion carried
• Tabled Candlewood Suites impact‑fee discussion – motion by Commissioner Ayers
• Tabled Berthe Bridge change order – motion by Commissioner Pelletier

Commission Meeting

The Callaway City Commission added a discussion item on meeting conduct (3‑2). It unanimously approved the minutes from early April, two rezoning ordinances, a recreational‑fee resolution, a CDBG grant application, a $1,237,500 bid award for the Beacon Point Plaza outparcel, and the sale of surplus leisure‑services equipment.

• Added agenda item #7 Discussion on Conduct at Commission Meetings (3‑2)
• Approved minutes of April 3 and April 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1120 rezoning two parcels on Seneca Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1121 rezoning a parcel on Camellia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑04 recreational facility fee changes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑05 CDBG Small Cities program application (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Holley Development for Beacon Point Plaza north outparcel, not‑to‑exceed $1,237,500, contingent on state approval (unanimous)
• Approved surplus equipment sale by Leisure Services (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 1115, changing municipal election dates to November. It also approved several land‑use and annexation ordinances (1114, 1116‑1118, 1120, 1121) and added a bid award agenda item. The March 25 meeting minutes were approved as well.

• Added agenda item #11 – Bid Award CM2024-09 Hugh Thomas N. Extension (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 1114 – Land Development Regulation amendment (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 1115 – City Election Dates amendment (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 1116 – Voluntary annexation of 760 North Fox Ave (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 1117 – Small‑scale comprehensive plan update (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1120 – Rezoning parcels on Seneca Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1121 – Rezoning property on Camellia Avenue (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The board reviewed proposed changes to Ordinance 1114 concerning recreational equipment storage, including terminology and parcel rules. Commissioners and the public asked questions about vehicle sizes, fence use, and parcel splitting, but no votes or formal actions were recorded. The workshop adjourned without any approvals, denials, or tabling of the ordinance.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the March 18 minutes by unanimous vote. It ratified a missed motion to adopt a Small‑Scale Comprehensive Plan amendment, also unanimously. The board approved rezoning applications for two parcels between 7th St. & Hagin Dr. and for 325 Camellia Ave, each with unanimous roll‑call votes. No public comments were received on any item.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified Small‑Scale Comprehensive Plan amendment for 760 N. Fox Ave (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcels 24379-000-000 & 24380-000-000 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 325 Camellia Ave (unanimous)

Commission Meeting

The commission added agenda item #11 for the Gore Park Community Building Change Order #2 and approved the March 11 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It approved the first readings of Ordinances 1115 (election dates), 1116, 1117, and 1118, and renewed garbage‑hauler permits and a budget amendment, all unanimously. Ordinance 1119, a voluntary annexation of 235 Hill Drive, was rejected with a unanimous vote. The LDR amendment (Ordinance 1114) was tabled and no action was taken.

• Added agenda item #11 (Gore Park Community Building Change Order #2) – approved unanimously
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1115 (city election dates) – approved unanimously
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1116 (voluntary annexation 760 North Fox Ave) – approved unanimously
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1117 (small‑scale comprehensive plan update) – approved unanimously
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1118 (rezoning 760 N. Fox Ave) – approved unanimously
• Rejected first reading of Ordinance 1119 (voluntary annexation 235 Hill Drive) – failed unanimously
• Renewed garbage hauler permits for three years – approved unanimously