by Kathy Foster
The Chipley City Council led off their meeting Tuesday night presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Angel Belcher recognizing her lifetime committment to her community and her willingness to provide meals to residents in Chipley and surrounding area following Hurricane Michael.
Asked about what motivates her to carry out the various projects she undertakes, Angel’s answer was simple – she is carrying on the mission her mother taught her … as well as carrying on her motto – “This too shall pass”.
Angel has also been recognized by Govenor Rick Scott, and on July 4th in Washington D.C., by President Donald Trump, for her community-based work.
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Dealing with other agenda items, council members took the following actions at their meeting Tuesday evening:
- Approved Resolution No. 19-33 – Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Amendment.
- Approved the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget and TRIM schedule.
- Approved termination and release of a lease agreement with Porter Construction.
- Approved Resolution 19-34 – certifying the Council’s support for the Florida Department of Transportation District Three and the process for studying and alleviating congestion on State Road 77 that travels through Chipley.
Council members also discussed the Disaster Relief meeting held Monday night at the Florida Panhandle Technical College. Mayor Tracy Andrews suggested the council schedule their own workshop with Ada Clark, Disaster Recovery Coordinator with Emerald Coast Regional Council, and begin to develop a list of projects that could be eligible for funding when it becomes available.
City Administrator Dan Miner was tasked with setting up a workshop as quickly as possible.