Remarks by Ire J. Bethea Sr
382 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 13 of 16
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“Aye. Thank you. Item 10I is the adoption of task work order 26-05 with infrastructure consulting and engineering PLLC. Do I hear a motion to approve this item? So moved. Is there a second?”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Our port director, Matthew Groh, is recognized for staff presentation.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Aye. Thank you. Item 10J is the adoption of the renewal of stop-loss insurance coverage with HM Insurance Company. Do I hear a motion to approve this item?”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Is there a second? Second. H.R. and Risk Management Director Tom Swanson is recognized for the staff presentation.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Any questions from the public? Council? Call the roll.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you. Police Chief Mike Balkan, recognize the report.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. Any questions? All right. Ocala Fire Rescue Department, Chief Cliff Wellborn.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“We will be talking in council in a workshop or whatever in regards to code. I can't promise you nothing in regards to that, but we will have a conversation, if nothing else, with the city manager, and he will go to his staff. and address issues.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Were you living at this address 16, 17 years ago?”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“You say you do remember living at that address. Okay. I just wanted to know. Were you living there that many years ago?”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“So I just would like – But you might have left that address when your power got shut off.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“BUT YOU'RE GOING TO DO THAT 17 YEARS LATER?”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you. So I believe that we all got a lot of – I know that I got a lot of e-mails in regards to the Kratom, and most people was asking that we did not try to ban – The one that was less. The natural leaf. The natural leaf.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“As we have a bunch of calendar events, make sure you look over those things. Make sure that you know where you need to be. Mr. President.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Our invocation today will be Chaplain Joe Hassler. It will be followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Amen. I will pledge allegiance to the flag, It is now 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, and this meeting of the Ocala City Council is called to order. Clerk, please call the roll.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Here. Item two on our agenda is new employees. When I call your name, please stand up for us. And I've been to mess this one up. Nathaniel Rodriguez. And he's with Public Works. Yes, sir. And no, I don't see the other person. Hey, let's welcome him. The clerk will provide the public notice for this evening meeting.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you. Item 4A is a service award recognizing Priscilla Davis for 20 years of service with Recreation and Parks.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026