Commissioner Willits - Spoke to the success of the Forest Park opening ceremony on September 23, 2023, and thanked Commissioners and staff for their efforts.
Mayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker -
1) Thanked Cynthia Curry, City Manager, for her staff's efforts in the Duval sidewalk improvement and inquired about expanding the improvement plan.
2) Mentioned enforcement of the noise ordinance regarding the Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown and another downtown business. Cynthia Curry, Cynthia Manager spoke to this item.
3) SELVA art exhibition on Friday, September 29 from 7-10 p.m.
4) Concerns about growing workplace friction at Gainesville Police Department between civilian staff and sworn officers. Cynthia Curry, City Manager, spoke to this item.
Commissioner Chestnut spoke about the Sunshine Meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. regarding noise ordinance enforcement in downtown Gainesville.
Commissioner Eastman spoke about Laura Jane Grace receiving a key to the City of Gainesville and mentioned possibly adding a Mayor's Award of Distinction or a Lifetime Achievement award as alternative honorifics.
Commissioner Saco asked about a clawback provision included in the sale of Lot 10. Andrew Persons, Chief Operating Officer, spoke to the item indicating there was not a clawback provision.
Mayor Ward -
1) Spoke about noise ordinance enforcement in downtown Gainesville and the growing workplace friction at the Gainesville Police Department between civilian employees and sworn officers.
2) Spoke to the upcoming City Commission schedule and mentioned there will be no meetings until October 19, 2023.
3) Mentioned the Gainesville Innovation Summit and is interested in how the City of Gainesville can support startup business efforts locally.
4) Mentioned he attended the Gainesville Housing Authority Choice Grant Kickoff Meeting, and he looks forward to the impacts it will have in the East Gainesville community.