Remarks by Ire J. Bethea Sr
382 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 14 of 16
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“Item 4C is a service award recognizing Linda Roos for 25 years of service with Ocala Police Department.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Item 4D is a service award recognizing Captain Sandra Duryea for 30 years of service with Ocala Police Department.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“ITEM 5, PRESENTATIONS. THERE ARE NONE. ITEM 6 IS OUR CONSENT AGENDA. ARE THERE ANY ITEMS WHICH COUNCIL WOULD LIKE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSION AND OR CONSIDERATION? Hearing none, I will accept the motion to approve the consider agenda. So moved. Is there a second? Second. Are there any comments from the public on this matter? The clerk will call the roll.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Aye. Item eight, introduction and first reading of ordinances. 8A is an introduction and first reading of ordinance 2026-22. Is there a member of the city council who will introduce this item? I'll introduce it. Thank you. The clerk will read the ordinance by title.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Item 8B. It's an introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2026-23. Is there a member of the City Council who will introduce this item? I'll introduce. Thank you. The clerk will read the ordinance by title.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Item HC is an introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2026-24. Is there a member of the City Council who will introduce this item?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Item 8D is an introduction and first reading of ordinance 2026-25. Is there a member of the council? Who will introduce this item?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you. The clerk will read the ordinance.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you. 8E, introduction and first reading of ordinance 2026-26. Is there a member of the city council who will introduce this item?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you. The clerk will read the ordinance by towel.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Agenda item nine, public hearings and second readings of ordinances 9A is the adoption of ordinance 2026-21. Councilman Manfield, who introduced this item, is recognized for a motion.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Is there a second? Second. The clerk will read the ordinance by title.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Chief financial officer Janice Mitchell is recognized for a presentation.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Are there any comments from the public? Any questions or comments from the council? Clerk, call the roll.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“General business agenda item 10. 10A is the adoption of additional expenditure for the purchase of two auto transformers. Do I hear a motion to approve this item? So moved. Is there a second? Second. Electric Utility Deputy Director Chad Lynch is recognized for presentation.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Any comments from the public? Council, comments, considerations? Call the roll.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Aye. Thank you. Item 10B is the approval of a contract with C&M Lawn Care and Tree Service for grounds maintenance services. Do I hear a motion to approve this item? So moved. Is there a second? Second. City Engineer Sean Lanier is recognized for a presentation.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Any questions from the public? Questions or comments from the council? Call the roll.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Questions from the public? Council? Call the roll.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Aye. Thank you. Item 10D is the approval of a three-year contract for janitorial services with J.J. Holdings and Services, LLC. Do I hear a motion to approve this item? So moved. Is there a second? Second. Police Chief Michael Barkin.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Any comments from the public? Council? Call the roll.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Aye. Thank you. Item 10E is the approval of Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Wear Gloves, Inc. Do I hear a motion to approve this item?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Is there a second? Second. Public Works Director Darren Potts is recognized for staff presentation.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Well, I like to echo that because I see them somewhere everywhere, and I'm sure there's some supervision there somewhere, but it seems like they're well-trained as well. I mean, you see them all over the city, and it's a good thing. It's a positive thing, so I echo that sentiment. All right. No further comment? Call the roll.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026