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I’m in the middle of reading the filing related to the utility impact fee lawsuit here in Fernandina and in turn, began to read a little about enterprise funds. It would appear, the on advantage of having a fund is to protect the taxpayer and protect the service from future a so called “predatory action” [...] One of our former commissioners and former Mayor Beano Roberts is taking a personal interest in restoration of the Centre Street lighting. At approximately $741.00, he found a source for lighting for two trees in California, personally bought the lighting and with approval of the CoFB, the lighting is being installed by CoFB employees. A [...] The newest venture on Centre Street is an extension or connected to O’Kanes by the rear courtyard you see below, but has an entirely different feel. The courtyard looks and feels like Old Fernandina, with pavers, old bricks and the kind of atmosphere you might enjoy with someone special. Let me know what you think, [...] Last night’s commission meeting was “contentious” to say the least. The evening began with discussions of the land purchased for dredging, the waterfront loan and “request for proposals” for the oversight and communication position…changed to remove the architectural and engineering description. It appears there is $250,000 budgeted for this position running from 2 to 3 [...] See the story below on the Chamber Website or if you want to read the text of the proposed severance agreement/resignation(?) of Michael J. Czymbor – City Manager, the direct link is here. http://www.fbfl.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=6858 The meeting is an open meeting in the commission chambers. The meeting was scheduled as a special meeting…unusual in that very [...] What in the world does this have to do with shrimp? Well, nothing and everything. As our island develops and the few goods produced here diminish, we are becoming an economy based more on pure tourism. The choices to live green, as in buying food produced locally, create the smallest carbon footprint and buying locally [...] Update: Well, I’m optimistic. Sarah Pelican is a very reasonable person with a great deal of experience to bring to commission meetings. When elected officials forget who runs the show, the result is a vote to replace. I’ve had the opportunity to talk with Sarah and John Elwell. They probably were not as different as [...] |
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