Last week, the City of St. Augustine got some overdue good news when it comes to the First America Foundation fiasco; news that many residents compare to a “bad dream” that they would like to see go away — good news but not quite over yet.
With the St. Johns River Water Management District set to replace its ousted executive director this week, efforts by its board members to mold the powerful environmental agency into a smaller operation on friendlier terms with developers and utilities have created at least the appearance that a board member’s company could gain an unfair advantage when dealing with the district, according to an Orlando Sentinel report.
Two weeks ago, Historic City News reported that St. Augustine City Manager, John Regan, introduced the city commission to Jennifer L. Zuberer who serves as Communications and Resources Manager for the 450th Commemoration; and, at last night’s meeting, she really showed her stuff.
Historic City News readers have looked forward to tomorrow night’s 450th Commemoration workshop with great anticipation since it was announced that the majority of the meeting would be consumed with public comment.
City Manager John Regan plans to announce the staff recommendations for the 450th Commemoration Plan during Monday night’s regular meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission; October 10, 2011 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
St. Johns County Director of Economic Development, Melissa Glasgow, notified Historic City News that the Industrial Development Authority would hold its next meeting October 10, 2011.
Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, reported to Historic City News that the redistricting process has begun for the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and the St. Johns County School Board.
St. Augustine readers of Historic City News should know that more than two dozen laws were passed this year in the Florida legislature — from medical malpractice reform to new penalties for bestiality and sexting by minors; all of which will take effect this weekend.
