Historic City News received official word yesterday afternoon that effective January 2, 2010, Sergeant Major (Ret) Ray A. Quinn has been appointed as Interim St. Johns County Commissioner for District 3 while County Commissioner Mark P. Miner takes a temporary leave of absence.

City Attorney Ron Brown will introduce a resolution to commissioners Monday night to designate the promenade and grounds surrounding the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor Information Center and Historic Downtown Parking Facility as “proprietary city facilities”.

Monday night, Historic City News will be watching as St. Augustine city commissioners consider an ordinance to lift the ban on outdoor dining for an area in the first block of Aviles Street.

Historic City News was informed that St. Johns County was awarded $3,941,336 of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act “stimulus funds” on Thursday and Commissioner Phil Mays says he is pleased to have represented the county in securing these funds.

City Of St. Augustine City Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, December 14, 2009 5:00 P.M. Alcazar Room

The city will seek Historic Architectural Review Board approval to install fencing around the Constitución Monument in the Plaza de la Constitución.

Karen Pan reported to Historic City news that St. Johns County is currently accepting applications for one vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Agency.

Historic City News has learned that St. Johns County Attorney Patrick F. McCormack will hold a special informational workshop session for Homeowner Associations on Wednesday, December 16th, at 2:30 p.m.