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Jefferson said the Northside Cemetery lies in the CRA district while the Eastside Cemetery does not, and he asked that improvements be coordinated so both receive attention. \"So tonight is now presented to this council because we do have city council who's gonna stand and present wealth. Give money also to help beautify the Eastside Cemetery, since it does not stand in the in the CRA district,\" Jefferson said, asking CRA staff to work with city staff on design and presentation for approval.

Council discussion confirmed that $30,000 has been budgeted for cemetery improvements. Councilmember Sessions asked whether the budget was already in place; a staff member confirmed the $30,000 allocation. Jefferson said the CRA staff and city staff would prepare a pictorial or model to present to the council and residents.

Why it matters: Cemetery maintenance and appearance were presented as matters of community pride and a visible representation of how the city maintains public spaces; combining CRA and city resources was presented as a way to ensure both cemeteries receive improvements.

No formal vote to expend funds or adopt a specific plan was recorded at the meeting; the item was presented as a request for staff to prepare proposals for council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04-08-2025 City of Live Oak, FL City Council Meeting Pt2","oneSentenceSummary","Councilmember Jefferson asked staff and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) staff to collaborate on a visual plan to beautify the Northside Cemetery (in the CRA district) and the Eastside Cemetery (outside the CRA district); councilmembers said $30,000 has been budgeted for improvements.","taxTitle","City of Live Oak, Suwannee County, Florida","taxId",71823,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6082941,"Live Oak council appoints Kenny Beasley to Live Oak Housing Authority board",149,936000,1085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935876-11453dbc0e08a61ff350c0fb053c9371&start=936&end=1085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935876-11453dbc0e08a61ff350c0fb053c9371/thumbnail_936000.jpg","/articles/6082941/Florida/Live-Oak-council-appoints-Kenny-Beasley-to-Live-Oak-Housing-Authority-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082941-cba516977b599eb992741a3729d119aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135808&Signature=nwyrgYSZKPVKjA8bmOz88D8X67W-kIkgtz8Jof0A9quY4wPdqQvj7GsFCsbx8CUwo0BAUcvsjk9X-REH4mCvTHhzOhLvSQR7oRA7vEP4B6c-HRyGsglGegVheGYCNHu58Zwvs6K6KaOgCxcsLTUbsI-vnGrY-qaFgCCPqd6UjqVBGLoQ3DclTg2liNS39s87PmKCVtoFbYVyRP0BtspxA8LoTweigWVWmmCnm7DssDz13dzQ07-39P5we6a6xrEVNRTgnLDqj694RwUeAtTMJUknmsdUX8JBvOJfc~~FWtHe5y9X7-EZKTe3hvxwGxRicB~So5Z2Lw~gQPddaICWPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Live Oak City Council voted to appoint Kenny Beasley to the Live Oak Housing Authority board to complete the term of a member who resigned.

City Clerk read \"City Council resolution number 2025-12,\" presenting the appointment of Beasley to the housing authority board, a staff member said. The term cited in the presentation runs through Sept. 30, 2028.

Council discussion noted that Beasley lives within the city and therefore met the residency qualification. A mayoral staff member said there had been one other applicant who lived outside the city’s corporate limits. Councilmember Peterson praised Beasley’s volunteer service, saying, \"He's always been willing to step up and volunteer wherever,\" and thanked him for agreeing to serve.

A motion to appoint Beasley and to approve the resolution was made and seconded; the council approved the appointment by voice vote. No roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript and no objections were noted.

Why it matters: The appointment fills a live vacancy on the Live Oak Housing Authority board, restoring an appointed seat until the term expires in 2028 and allowing the board to continue its governance responsibilities.

The council did not record further conditions or follow-up tasks tied to the appointment at the meeting.","The City Council approved a resolution appointing Kenny Beasley to fill a vacancy on the Live Oak Housing Authority board through Sept. 30, 2028, following a resignation; the council approved the resolution by voice vote.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6082946,"Live Oak holds second public hearing on $1.5 million CDBG housing-rehab application",471,271000,742000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935876-11453dbc0e08a61ff350c0fb053c9371&start=271&end=742","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935876-11453dbc0e08a61ff350c0fb053c9371/thumbnail_271000.jpg","/articles/6082946/Florida/Live-Oak-holds-second-public-hearing-on-15-million-CDBG-housing-rehab-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082946-f89b248c694d120696433984e5b6fada/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135808&Signature=Q0eKEBqsc1d2506MmVogke0x9GtscqHlFim50O3SqcXxQF25IBZy4kxQfeafc724ipwFMAQAfJ32HtZv7Qk~U4GI0M557oIClz0I2D61-3fYa9JjHkaj8cKdn-MULL4RaegU2PVdmZh0F4O6iKmr3yormQ9nw0b8BltcrXlMxEsv-BvGNvxcM3uTr~4ueqVF27ytE1f1hl6J63zURyvmIPoOHtR~IbgBbXZeU~jVsvFar-7kAKbSOwvC-pwNF4swzvTH-0REpx-Oz8Qqo1dytv2x3QLmDuJLc3TxDA99J8cM4V3lcyMTTOTi9yto4o6AuJn8aBQrSIt6AGamou6FCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Live Oak opened a second public hearing on a draft Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application that seeks $1.5 million to rehabilitate or, in some cases, demolish and replace homes, a consultant said.

\"The purpose of this public hearing is to facilitate or to solicit public comments on the draft application,\" said Jeffrey Windsor of Cornerstone Community Partners, the consultant facilitating the grant application. Windsor told the council the application requests $1,500,000 in the housing rehabilitation category to assist 21 homes throughout the city.

City officials and public commenters said the grant aims to help residents repair or replace substandard housing and that the program would prioritize owner-occupied single-family homes. \"Generally speaking, this is designed for owner occupied same family housing,\" Windsor said, adding that the housing assistance plan could include strategies to address rental properties but would require extra steps and owner commitments.

Why it matters: If funded, the grant would provide a one-time infusion of federal CDBG money to directly alter housing conditions for low- and moderate-income residents. Windsor said the application sets a benchmark of 21 homes to maximize the city’s competitive score; depending on per-home costs found during inspections, the number served could increase. Windsor noted that \"that $1,500,000 ... [is] about 71 and a half thousand dollars for a home,\" reflecting the program’s per-unit funding estimate.

Council members and residents asked how homes would be selected and whether the program would favor homeowners over renters. Windsor said selection would follow the city’s housing assistance plan and a uniform application review process: \"All applications will be reviewed using the same criteria,\" he said, and the city will update its housing assistance plan before opening applications.

Residents who spoke at the hearing urged the council to approve the application and to emphasize homeownership. Linda Williams said she was \"very much in favor of this grant\" and asked council members to consider prioritizing homeownership so recipients would remain and maintain properties. Anita Williams asked how the 21 homes would be chosen; Windsor repeated the selection would follow the housing assistance plan and the scoring formula in the application.

The public-comment portion of the second hearing was closed after questions and answers. No formal council action on the grant application was recorded at the meeting; Windsor and city staff said they would finalize the draft application and work with staff on the housing assistance plan before opening an application period.

The council’s next steps, as described in the hearing, include updating the housing assistance plan, completing preliminary inspections to refine per-home cost estimates and then soliciting applications if the grant is awarded.","City of Live Oak solicited public comment on a draft application for a $1.5 million Small Cities Community Development Block Grant to rehabilitate or replace about 21 owner-occupied homes; officials said the exact number served could change after inspections and the city must update its housing assistance plan before applications open.","actionData","errors"]

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