Remarks by Ire J. Bethea Sr
382 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 9 of 16
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“So first of all, is there any questions from the public? No? Council?”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Thank you. No other questions, comments? Call the roll.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“ANY QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC? COUNCIL? Call the roll.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Aye. Thank you. Item 10C is the adoption of budget resolution 2026-156. Do I hear a motion to approve this item? So moved.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“All right. Public, do you have any comment? Council, call the roll.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Item 10D is the adoption of the Second Amendment to agreement with Order Ram Productions, Inc. Do I hear a motion to approve this item? So moved. Second. Second. Special Services Division Head Amy Liberty is recognized for a presentation.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Any comments from the public? Council? Call the roll.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Aye. Going to 10G, the adoption to renew property, casualty, liability, and work compensation insurance policies. For fiscal year 26-27, do I hear a motion to approve this item? So moved. Is there a second? Second.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Any comment from the public? Council? Call the roll.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Aye. We have one additional item which was not on our public agenda. This item is the approval of the Internal Auditor Employment Agreement with Vincent Iovina. Do I hear a motion to approve this item? So moved. Is there a second? Second. Chief of Staff Chris Watt is recognized for staff presentation.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Any comments from the public? Council. Call the roll.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Aye. Thank you. Thank you. He's going to stay there. Oh, okay. City Manager Pete Lee recognized for his report.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. Item 13, Ocala Police Department. Deputy Chief Luke.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Chief Clint Wellborn, recognized for his report. Ocala Fire Rescue.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. City Attorney, your report, sir. Okay. So we do have some public comments. I'M GOING TO ASK YOU TO KEEP THEM TO THREE MINUTES. I'M GOING TO START OUT WITH RYAN PANZAGRAFF. IF I PRONOUNCE YOUR NAME WRONG, CORRECT ME WHEN YOU GET UP THERE, SIR.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“GIVE ME YOUR ADDRESS, SIR. SAY IT AGAIN. ADDRESS, PLEASE.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I do believe part of it was because it was an ongoing investigation, for one.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Well, let me say this. I don't know about the calls, but I can say this. We have just got the findings a few moments ago. I got it. So we know what we didn't know. There was an ongoing investigation. Sure. All right. So I can't answer why somebody didn't call you back.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I didn't... I'm going to say this and I'm going to stop.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“How many times did you call back and talk to the secretary?”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I don't know what happened and what didn't happen.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I understand. You've given me your answers, and I can't answer that. I was asking him. I was trying to. What I'm saying to you right now, sir, I understand your flight. The issue that we have right now is that We now have the information to give you. Okay. Okay. Not just to give you, to give everybody. Okay. So, please, the information will come out.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I got what you're saying, but I can't answer what I don't know. Well, I understand, but I mean, if I'm not mistaken, was it not you that. It is time now. Was I not mistaken that you were the one. It's time now for me to move forward, sir. Really? We could stand here all night and I can't answer the question for you.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026