The Latest News: December, 2023
Thursday, December 21. So far, Concerned in KCB has focused on removing impediments. Our questions and news have uncovered a host of shortcomings and brought them to light. As we look toward the holidays and the New Year, it's time to rejoice in all that's good in KCB. And it's time to start planning how we can all pitch in.
With a new mayor, a new vice-mayor, and a new commissioner, the Commission looks ready to bring back the shine to KCB. It will take all of us to make that happen. The permanent committees need volunteers. Our city hall rebuild needs your expertise. Visit our "What's Next" page for a look at what's next and how you can help!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!
Tuesday, December 19. Laurie and Joey met on Tuesday. She had printed our "Memorandum of Understanding" to settle the referendum lawsuit. She signed it. She reported that the city attorney instructed him not to sign it but that he would take it to Wednesday's special meeting.
Wednesday, December 20. The city held a Special Meeting for the "Discussion/Approval of a proposed settlement agreement between the City of Key Colony Beach and Laurie Swanson pertaining to the litigation 'Laurie Swanson vs. Key Colony Beach'."
The city attorney had revised the memorandum after Laurie signed it. After some discussion, the city attorney dictated a motion for the commission. They voted 4:0 to approve the revised MOU and, on Laurie's signature, to "rescind" (rather than repeal) the vote to award the contract to HOB automatically.
Your referendum petition instructed the commission to repeal their vote to award the contract to HOB or to submit that measure to the voters. KCB can now move forward with a new plan for city hall!
City Hall is "back on the drawing board." Let's look at what the proposed Taj ma-KCB looks like and what our current City Hall offers. KCBers have offered several other suggestions. Here's a look at some of them. A new KCB City Hall Committee can prepare 3-4 alternates so KCB citizens can choose the best City Hall design for the next 66 years. We have a starting point to get them off the ground quickly.
Wednesday, December 20. Mayor Joey Raspe plans to do a site inspection of the old City Hall complex including Marble Hall with the city building department soon. He says "They have been very receptive."
Thursday, December 14. At the annual organization meeting, the commission made a swift vote not to renew the contract of current administrator Dave Turner. Visit our News page for the articles.
Thursday, December 14. The Marathon City Council meeting saw unanimous approval of a settlement agreement with FOLKs, bringing the wastewater litigation one step closer to resolution. Marathon will install a single deep injection well for wastewater disposal. KCB may see some benefits as a result. Visit our News page for the article.
Saturday, December 2. Cheers and Jeers in the Citizen. Again. "Jeers: To the ongoing debate regarding a new city hall in Key Colony Beach." Visit our News page for the article.