Remarks by Keith W. Babb, Jr.
151 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 7
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“Next will be the report of the mayor, and it will be brief. myself and the city clerk attended the mayor's uh literacy luncheon that was held last week at the marriott palm beach it was a great event there was a black african-american young who's the author of a book which would be read to students during this initiative. It's done annually. We ask that our, through the city manager, ask that our city staff, those that are able to participate, sign up to be able to read. It's only about 30 minutes on link for each individual reader. It doesn't have to be necessarily at the school. We can…”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Could you just give us a brief update on the storm in 1928, how that program went? I was unable to attend because I had a conflict on that particular day.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Next, we'll have the report of the city attorney.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you, ma'am. And next, we'll have the report of the city clerk.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“I just have one correction if I'm not out of order, which I don't believe I am. On the election in March of 2027, there are three seats that will be available, but only two of them will be for a three-year term. This third seat is only for a one-year term.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“This term currently, which was Commissioner Bowling's term.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Commissioner McDonnell, the vice mayor, was appointed. to feel that true up until the next election and yes election is actually March of two thousand twenty six notes on how to try to resist it is the next municipal election so at that next municipal they'll be voted to feel that that's what we get so that's why it's three I need clarification attorneys. My understanding that the appointment for Ms. Commissioner Vice Mayor McDonough was to be appointed until the next minister election cycle which was or will be March of 2027. His term ends, actually, in 28. So his term, that term, will only…”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“You would have to run again for another three years. If you win in 2028, you have a three-year term.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“And why I'm saying that, his term would have ended 2008. I understand what you're saying.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“We got a cycle where we have three run and two run, and we're going to offset that cycle. They're going to be three, too. I understand what you're saying, but I'm saying there's still going to be three. If three seats up for election. I understand.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“All I'm saying, whoever's running this term, I believe it's only going to be for one year.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“That's not my interpretation, but the city attorney said she was looking to it. And that's not the clerk's interpretation either. That's just my personal interpretation of how it should be. You won't, though. Okay, I could be. Okay, go ahead.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Okay. Next, we'll entertain future agenda item of the commission, if any, and I'll start with Commissioner McPherson.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“It moved and seconded. Questions? Hearing none. You ready for a vote? Roll call, Madam Clerk.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Yes. And my future agenda item would be to have the city manager research and find how much it would cost to do a forensic audit based on the recommendation of our consultant and have that as an agenda item at least for discussion. At a minimum. Second. Been moved and seconded. Call for questions. Hearing none, are you ready for a vote? Roll call, Madam Clerk.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“motion passed by majority for one vote and my last one would be to either have the city manager have a workshop on what direction we would take as far as the arena restaurant was going to put it out on be it whether we're going to try to operate a sale of whether we're going to do a public private partnership with someone what direction are we going in so we can begin to get some type of revenue from that building second It's been moved and seconded. Call for questions. Hearing none, are you ready for a vote? Roll call, Madam Clerk.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Yes. Thank you. Motion passed. I now just vote. Next, we'll move to Vice Mayor McDonough. If you have any that you would like to have considered for a future agenda.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“And my question would be, what was the difference between that motion and the motion that I presented as far as having a forensic audit on the agenda? I don't know.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“So you're telling me what I say. But go ahead. OK.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“James voted no, so he knows the difference. What was the difference, Commissioner Scott?”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“been moved and seconded additional questions. Roll call, Madam Clerk.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“No. I don't see the difference. It's the same thing with say the brightness before the commission for a future agenda item. It's identical, what I say. Commissioner”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“My question would be, I don't know of what organization that have an automatic increase for it, just blank everything they provide.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“I think that would be bad practice, that's all I'm saying.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Is there a second on that? Second. Questions? My first question would be, you say that we say that we wasn't going to get rid of the cemetery, and I'm not saying we are, but I don't recall ever having a discussion whether or not we're going to keep or not have the cemetery. I don't just want false information.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026