St. Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson responded to Historic City News after yesterday’s vote to approve a zoning and land use change that clears the way to build Anastasia Mosquito Control District’s proposed headquarters on Agricultural Center Drive.

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that HARB Chairman Fred Halback along with members Paul Weaver, Les Thomas, Ken Smith and Len Weeks will convene on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Alcazar Room of City Hall, 75 King Street, St Augustine, Florida.

St. Johns County Commissioners will hear a rezoning application from Anastasia Mosquito Control District this morning that may clear the way for the district’s Board of Directors to build a new $2 million headquarters on 9.5 acres off Agricultural Drive.

The Florida Bar reported to Historic City News that St. Augustine Judge Wendy W. Berger has submitted her application to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Edward T. Barfield.

Historic City News has learned from the Supervisor of Elections Office that former St. Johns County Commissioner James E. Bryant has registered as a Republican candidate for the District 4 seat.

Historic City News noted concerns expressed by several residents that “there are still many questions to be answered,” however, the St. Augustine City Commission voted Monday night to advance the proposed harbor management plan to a public hearing and final action.

The city commission gave approval to change the on-street parking limit from two to three hours at their regular meeting Monday night.

Historic City News has learned that Carlotta Miles and her husband Tony will be on hand today at 3:00 p.m. as the Code Enforcement Board hears staff testimony that Lincolnville’s historic Echo House is an unsafe structure.