Next meetings of Flagler County BOCC, Palm Coast City Council to be virtual due to COVID-19 precautions

Palm Coast Observer
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Updated 8:28 p.m. April 3

by: Julie Murphy

Flagler County public information officer

Flagler County is moving to a virtual meeting platform for its Board of County Commission meetings beginning Monday, April 6, because of the COVID-19 outbreak and the Governor’s “Safer at Home” executive order.

Palm Coast City Council

The Palm Coast City Council will also be holding its next public meeting virtually, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/PalmCoastGovTV/live.

The following is included with the city's agenda:

"Due to the current threat of COVID-19, the City Council will not be meeting in person; rather, the meeting will be held via a virtual meeting. Pursuant to Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order Number 20-69, issued on March 20, 2020, “Local government bodies may utilize communications media technology (CMT), such as telephonic and video conferencing, as provided in Section 120.54(5)(b)2. Florida Statutes.”

"This meeting will be video and audio recorded, as usual. To view or listen to the meeting recording after the meeting, please visit the City’s website at www.palmcoastgov.com.

"The audio and video will be posted in accordance with City policy. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation for this proceeding should contact the City Clerk by Monday, April 6, 2020 by noon.

"INSTRUCTIONS FOR LISTENING AND PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENT:

"April 7, 2020 CITY OF PALM COAST VIRTUAL COUNCIL MEETING The April 7th, 2020 City of Palm Coast virtual Council meeting will be an audio conference conducted electronically (or “virtually”) via the ZOOM platform with the ability to dial in via telephone. The meeting will NOT be held in the Community Wing of City Hall.

"Members of the public may listen and make comments during the public comment portion of the meeting by dialing: 1 (929) 205-6099 and entering in the meeting identification number: 157 899 175.

"Please be advised that public comment will only be permitted during the public comment portions of the agenda. All Council Policy and Procedures will remain in full force and effect during this public hearing."

At the meeting, there will be COVID-19 updates, as well the following agenda items:

Resolutions

3. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For The Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019 As Presented By James Moore & Co., P.L.
4. The Auditor Selection Procedure For Selection Of An External Auditing Firm
5. A Sublease Agreement With Flagler County For The Lehigh Trail Restrooms And Parking Area
6. Amendment 1 To The License Agreement With The Flagler County Sheriffs Office For License Plate Readers And Live Traffic Cameras

Consent

7. A Federally-Funded Subaward And Grant Agreement With Florida Department Of Emergency Management Relating To Hurricane Dorian Expenses
8. The Submission Of A Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program Application For Water Access
9. Contracts, Work Orders And Agreements For The Old Kings Widening Phase 1 Project 2
10. A Change Order With Shen-Line, Llc For Structure 735517 As Part Of The Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Services Project
11. A Master Price Agreement With Harris Culvert Inc. For The Purchase Of Culvert Pipes

Source: city of Palm Coast

The meeting will begin at its regularly scheduled time – 9 a.m. – but the commissioners, county administrator, county attorney, and staff will attend via the Zoom video platform. There will be no physical meeting room. Everyone is participating remotely as allowed by the Governor’s Executive Order in order to protect everyone’s health and safety.

There are four options for virtual attendance:

View the meeting broadcast live on cable television, Spectrum Channel 492
View the meeting streamed live on the County’s YouTube channel – go to www.FlaglerCounty.org and click on the YouTube icon
View the meeting using the Zoom App from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device – click https://zoom.us/j/283845854 to join
Call 312-626-6799 or 929-205-6099 and enter Webinar ID: 283 845 854 before or during the meeting, follow the prompts given by the Zoom system

There are two options to make a public comment:

Email [email protected] before and during the meeting, and they will be read at the meeting (450 word limit. and emails must be received in a timely manner)
Call 386-313-4001 before or during the meeting to provide comments (not to exceed 3 minutes)

Officials urge all residents and businesses to abide by Executive and Emergency Orders, and follow Florida Department of Health and CDC guidance, to include:

Staying home except when engaged in essential services or activities
Practicing aggressive social distancing at all times – people should keep a minimum of 6 feet of space between one another, and keep groups to less than 10, which includes while shopping and waiting in the check-out line
Frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based (at least 60% alcohol) hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
Avoiding close contact with people who are, or may be, sick

Additionally, those who are sick and/or told to self-isolate are to: remain at home unless seeking medical care, cover coughs and sneezes, wear a facemask around others, and disinfect touched surfaces daily.

COVID-19 health related questions or concerns should be directed to your regular healthcare provider or the Florida Health hotline at 866-779-6121.

COVID-19 bar, restaurant, or lodging establishment concerns should be directed to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation at 866-532-1440.

All other COVID-19 government services questions or concerns may be directed to a specific municipality or the Emergency Operations Center at 386-313-4200.

Check for current information on Flagler County’s website www.flaglercounty.org, and follow “Flagler County Government” or “Flagler County Emergency Management” on Social Media. The county’s social media team will provide updates through these official accounts: