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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-07-2010 Revised TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MINUTES Held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church of Okeechobee 200 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, fl. 34972-4174 MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch, Vice Chair Town of Sewall’s Point Dowling Watford, Treasurer City of Okeechobee Mayor Bill Kenyon Town of Indian River Shores Mayor Patricia Christensen City of Port St. Lucie Mayor Robert Benton City of Fort Pierce Commissioner Margaret Helton Okeechobee County Joel Tyson for Mayor Susan Adams City of Fellsmere Mayor Richard Gillmor City of Sebastian Kathryn Hensley St. Lucie County School District Lorie Shekailo Martin County School Board ABSENCES: Mayor James Christie, Chairperson City of Stuart Alderwoman Ingrid Van Hekken Secretary St. Lucie Village Councilmember Ken Daige City of Vero Beach Commissioner Chris Craft St. Lucie County Karen Disney-Brombach, Chair Indian River County School Board Mayor Charles Falcone Town of Jupiter Island Commissioner Edward Ciampi Martin County Commissioner Peter O’Bryan Indian River County OTHERS PRESENT Michael Corbit, Florida’s Research Coast Cherie White, Recording Secretary City of Stuart, City Clerk Jan Pagano, Associate Dean Indian River State College Joseph Gorman Indian River State College CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairperson Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch called today’s meeting to order at 10:00 A.M., followed by the pledge of Allegiance. Dowling Watford, Treasurer read the four stanzas of the poem written in 1814, that became the National Anthem. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A) June 2, 2010 MOTION /SECONDED TO APPROVE THE June 2, 2010 MINUTES MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY TREASURER’S REPORT Dowling Watford, Treasurer presented the members in attendance, a copy of the June 2010 Treasurer’s Report. TO APPROVE THE JUNE 2010 TREASURERS REPORT. MOTION /SECONDED MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS Priorities A) COMMITTEE REPORTS Florida League of Cities No report given. Florida Association of Counties Margaret Helton reported that she recently attended the yearly conference and obtained her certification as an “Official County Commissioner”. She stated that during her finance class she learned that they are predicting we won’t see the economy come back for 2-3 years from now. She also learned that there have been some problems with the socializing networks and the sunshine law. Florida Research Coast Michael Corbit reported his monthly report to the Board (see attachment “A”). Florida Association of School Boards Kelly Owens reported that the November ballot contains language for the class size amendment, but will allow for more flexibility to the schools during the school year when new students arrive, a new teacher may not be needed. Kathryn Hensley talked about the issues with the SBA buying pool, and that St. Lucie County created their own investment pool. There has been a lawsuit filed regarding charter schools v public schools. She announced that the State of Florida Education is better than it has ever been. A five County consortium are all working well together. She said that St. Lucie County is hiring 223 new teachers next year due to the classroom size amendment. PROGRAM PRESENTATION (Arranged by Richard Gillmore, City of Sebastian) Jan Pagano, Dean IRSC gave a powerpoint presentation regarding her job in teaching Entrepreneurship and working with small business start ups. She added that 60-80% of all new jobs are because of new small businesses. She invited the Board to the College for a personal tour of the new and exciting programs. They have to offer. She also asked for collaboration with Cities and Counties for incubator sites. She said this would allow for broader education of people on how to start a small businesses and network. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT :11:45 am Following the meeting the Board members and guest enjoyed a Barbeque Lunch prepared by Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee, staff and spouses.