Meetings up the Wazoo

This is NUTS!

The City Commission, so far this month, has had a demanding schedule. Not only is certain Staff working long hours but the City Commission has a killer commitment. I have never seen a Commission work this hard--NEVER. By the end of it all, this should be the most informed Commission in the history of Lake Worth. We want to say that all of this time and effort is greatly appreciated by the citizens of Lake Worth. Saying "thanks" is not enough. You all deserve a BIG pay increase, and inspite of falling revenue, this should be a priority.

Tomorrow, August 16, the City Commission will be in a work session ALL DAY followed by a Special Meeting beginning at 5:30 that is supposed to last for 4 hours.

Below is the August schedule thus far.

August 18 Budget Work Session: There will be a presentation from the PBSO. Because of superior management and public relations, the Sheriff is highly approved within the City of Lake Worth. According to their report, most major crimes in the City are down by 14.1% with arrests up. Theft is up by a whopping 106% and prostitutes know where to come as that is up almost 97%. All you convenience stores be careful--burglary up nearly 25%. City Manager, Susan Stanton, managed to negotiate the contract with PBSO with a reduction of nine positions. This year we will be paying $13.2 million for sheriff safety plus humongous retirement benefits.

August 17 Regular: There will be a presentation from the LW Chamber of Commerce. Can we get them to take back Evening on the Avenues, now known as Party in the Plaza. (This change of name is NOT working) Since they relinquished the job, Evening on the Avenues is terrible--a big reduction in vendors and the mix is dreadful. We want to be known as an artist destination and Amy kicked out the majority of the arts/jewelry vendors. We have a new store downtown that got her license for the Plaza and she was told she could not set up. Next, the Commission will be setting the official ballot for the general election. Approval of a contract with Youngquist Brothers for the construction of a deep injection well for the Reverse Osmosis plant, total cost not to exceed $4,688,195; approve a variance to permit 24-hour operation; approve Change Order 001 with Reynolds, Inc., total cost for change $117,973; and approve a $78,704 payment to the Building Department for deep injection well permits.

August 16 Special: This meeting is a discussion and vote on the Casino financing plan.

August 16 Budget Work Session : The Commission will be reviewing the possibility of implementing downtown parking pay-stations and red-light cameras. Utility revenue will be discussed and there will be a review of the Utility department's proposed budget.

August 10 Work Session
August 9 Budget Work Session
August 3 Regular 6 PM Addition/Deletions
August 3 Regular 6 PM
August 3 Work Session 2 PM
August 3 Special 12 PM
August 3 Budget Work Session 8:30 AM