During a recent city commission meeting in Kissimmee, Florida, officials addressed several key items, including the final reading of a proposed ordinance to establish a processing fee for credit card and electronic check transactions at the Development Services Center. Doug Losethers, assistant director of Development Services, explained that the fee is necessary to cover surcharges imposed by credit card companies, clarifying that it is not intended to generate revenue but to streamline payment processes. The commission unanimously approved the ordinance with a 4-0 vote.

The meeting also included public hearings for pain management licenses for two local pharmacies. Brenda Ryan from Development Services presented the case for VIVA Pharmacy, which met all requirements under the city’s ordinance established in response to the opioid epidemic. The commission approved the license with a 4-0 vote. Similarly, Central Avenue Pharmacy received approval for its pain management license after demonstrating compliance with city regulations.

In addition to these approvals, the commission discussed a request from a local business owner regarding the need for public restrooms in high-traffic areas. Darlene Ramirez, owner of Casa lehi Artesano Fine Arts and Educational Consulting, highlighted the challenges posed by the lack of facilities, which has led to hygiene issues and negatively impacted local businesses. The commission acknowledged the concerns raised and indicated that further discussions would be necessary to address the issue.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city’s efforts to enhance regulatory frameworks and address community needs while maintaining a focus on public health and safety.