Remarks by Ire J. Bethea Sr
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“All right. I don't have no comments. I supported all of you that we that we hire and we supervise because of the exemplary job that you all have done. Now, we know that in an operation this size, there's going to be some glitches. And somebody's going to be held accountable. I think on most fronts, we make sure that those people are held accountable. So I supported each one of you and continue to do a great job. If there is no other business before this council, meeting is adjourned.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. If you would like, bow your head in prayer.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. It is now 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, and the meeting of the Ocala City Council is called to order. Clerk, please call the roll.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Here. We have two new employees. When I called your name, if you would, if you would stand. April Stark with electric, and Lori Brown, growth management. Welcome to the Ocala City family. The clerk will provide the public notice for this evening's meeting.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“THANK YOU. ITEM 4A IS A PRESENTATION OF THE MAYOR CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD TO HEAVEN COLON.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“ITEM 4B IS A PRESENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION TO HARLEY DENTON, THE REGENT OF THE O'KELLER CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“ALL RIGHT, ITEM 5A IS THE PRESENTATION OF HEALTHY O'KELLER ANALYTIC REPORT BY JEAN HOUSER, FOUNDING PRESIDENT, CREATIVE SPRINGS, LORI DEBIT, BRAND STRATEGIST, CREATIVE SPRINGS, AND DEBRA VALLEZ, COO, MARIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Simply outstanding. Thank you. Thank you. Item 5B, the presentation of the United Way of Marion County 2025-2026 Outstanding Campaign Coordinators Award to Christopher Ramos and Artania Brunel.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“5D. I want to make sure I ain't passed nobody. 5C is the presentation of the Florida Public Relations Association Government Team of the Year Award to the Public Information Office.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“5D, THE COMMUNICATION UPDATE FROM THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, GREGORY DAVIS.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you, Greg. All right. Item six is our consent agenda. Are there any items which council would like removed from the consent agenda for individual discussion or consideration?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Second. Are there any comments from the public? Any comments from the council? Having none, call the roll.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“On item 9, public hearing and second reading of ordinances. 9A is the adoption of the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on-premise consumption for Sri 03530 LLC doing business at Laquista Inn and Suites. Is there a motion?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Chief Planning Official Endurance Matt Rivera. I'm getting good.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Is there any comments from the public? Council? Call the roll.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Aye. Item 9B is the adoption of sale of beer, wine, and liquor for off-premise consumption for Moormax Beverage Corp. doing business at BJ's Wholesale Club. Is there a motion?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Any comments from the public? Ho, ho, ho. Come up here, sir. State your name and address, please.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“You're welcome. Any comments from the public? Council? Call the roll.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Aye. Items 9C through 9F of all future land use changes on parcels owned by the City of Ocala, which are intended to make the future land use designation comply with the use of the property. So we will open the public hearing for all four items. Here are the staff presentations. and take public comment on all four items together, and then vote on each one separately. 9C is the second and final reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-28. Councilwoman Drow, who introduced this item, is recognized for a motion.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Is there a second? Second. Clerk Jacobs, will you read the ordinance by a towel?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Item 9D is the second and final reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-29. Councilman Musling, who introduced this item, is recognized for a motion.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Is there a second? Second. Clerk Jacobs, will you read the ordinance by a towel?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“9E is the adoption of Ordinance 2026-33. Councilman Manfield, who introduced the item, is recognized for a motion.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026