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Commissioner (unnamed) opened the discussion by saying inconsistent placement of water meters and sidewalks across neighborhoods complicates enforcement. \"A lot of the things are not standardized,\" the commissioner said, adding that the city needs a clear, readable enforcement guide for residents.

Staff members said the recent notices to property owners resulted from a targeted, neighborhood-by-neighborhood canvas prompted by multiple complaints from one resident after neighboring Panama City revised its ordinance. \"Prior to, we didn't have any complaints at all,\" a staff member said, and the city conducted a spot-check of its older ordinance to see how enforcement would play out.

What staff called \"notices\" — letters informing owners they were in violation and giving 30 days to comply — accounted for roughly 33 opened cases in the neighborhood canvass. Staff estimated about 95% of owners self-corrected and that roughly \"15 or 20\" corrected immediately after receiving notice. The staff member described the process: if a property does not comply after the notice period, staff may return and ultimately issue a citation and refer the matter to the special magistrate. \"We're giving you 30 days to comply,\" the staff member said. \"If they don't comply, then it will start the process of going before the magistrate.\"

Commissioners debated which field reference should be written into the ordinance or used administratively. Several commissioners argued the water meter is the most practical on-site measure; others warned that sidewalks and telephone poles are unevenly placed and could create more confusion. Staff said that, in practice, code officers use the county GIS right-of-way line when a water meter is not a clear marker and that a surveyor and the magistrate can resolve disputed cases. \"If a citizen is not sure if your RV is parked in any portion of the right-of-way, you have two avenues,\" a staff member said: request an inspection or contest a notice before the magistrate.

Commissioners also raised process and equity concerns. One commissioner asked whether enforcement that relies on complaint reporting — and which might identify complainants in correspondence — could inflame neighbor disputes. Staff responded that state statute and current practice limit how complaints are handled; staff said they attempt door-to-door contact and frequently grant extensions when residents can't comply within 30 days.

To reduce confusion, multiple commissioners asked staff to amend the city website's wording. The site currently highlights \"utility right-of-way\" language that several commissioners said has led residents to search the wrong policy and misunderstand what the ordinance covers. Staff agreed to review and clarify the online wording and to consider adding a plain-language definition of \"public right-of-way.\"

Commissioners also discussed whether the ordinance should include a narrowly framed, temporary exception for overnight guests in RVs who notify the city; they noted the risk that multiple notifications could be used to extend stays and create de-facto long-term parking. The commission decided to keep the RV/right-of-way item on the formal commission agenda the next day to accept public comment and consider any ordinance adjustments.

The discussion did not result in any new formal action during the pre-commission meeting. Staff said the current enforcement approach emphasizes notices, voluntary compliance and the magistrate process for contested cases.

The commission asked staff to bring back clarified website language and to expect robust public comment at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Lynn Haven Commission Pre-Meeting Workshop","oneSentenceSummary","A pre-commission meeting of the Lynn Haven City Commission featured extensive discussion about enforcement and public confusion stemming from a recently revised ordinance that restricts recreational vehicles and certain items in the city's public right-of-way.","taxTitle","Lynn Haven, Bay County, Florida","taxId",52331,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6748217,"Commissioner reports senior center largely does not want new outgoing mailbox; staff to consider small office reallocation",330,1571000,1901000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5340823-094a8825a84482183c730cd64bbb0181&start=1571&end=1901","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5340823-094a8825a84482183c730cd64bbb0181/thumbnail_1571000.jpg","/articles/6748217/Lynn-Haven/Bay-County/Florida/Commissioner-reports-senior-center-largely-does-not-want-new-outgoing-mailbox-staff-to-consider-small-office-reallocation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748217-fd3f350f705e4e6248eba8b18ca20a00/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036139&Signature=N9-FXIoMNwSos7A0nEMrTRmA4YRHiaDyY1nvzexbBUPt10ThgQNGTNU~YWPDaOYe9ZY4ZAiDK6Viszj9H2bggtAa6jetLMPF6x8Cs4aMWlaz4dICvmcECyPrMbcZZuhXi3u8lk6efF-XFuC-S~UHkPCcd-IWUvLbHKzLMDv4jrxAeOjee7YgwPxphOsjIjfifoBXzjZMnlIDJrXbQ0RmpLHRVEroFK~dA3JUTXcBPUgrjZcGTuSc4X~Fqwm-JB4sIjosR1J9ibwP9wfzgkur-gYQz~apEWxkZ-9AhIC3MYBQuWF4WbC9L-MUih0-0N2HnuaB9me1oCa4jPC~~VbHdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A commissioner who visited the Lynn Haven senior center told colleagues that most center users told her they did not want a new outgoing U.S. Postal Service mailbox placed at the facility, though one attendee still wants one.

\"I had three different people without me even bringing it up saying they don't need the mailbox,\" the commissioner said after the visit. She reported the majority view was that existing mailing arrangements were adequate and that one person had brought the request over other staff'related grievances.

Staff noted the city does not control USPS box placement and that any installation would require coordination with the Postal Service. City staff also said they researched the historical outgoing mailbox at the prior meeting location and found the last documented appearance of the box dated around 2007; the box was gone well before Hurricane Michael.

Separately, the senior center asked whether a small office or storage area used by the commission could be cleared so center officers could hold one-on-one meetings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Staff said they had discussed options with senior-center officers and had ideas for moving computers and other items so the center could use the space on scheduled days.

No formal commission action was taken at the pre-commission meeting. Staff said they would follow up with the senior-center officers and explore feasible options for a small, shared meeting area.","A commissioner who visited the Lynn Haven senior center told colleagues that most center users said they did not want a new outgoing USPS mailbox placed at the facility; one attendee still wants it.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6748212,"Utilities staff flags surplus bypass pump; city staff outlines tomorrow's strategic planning session",0,36000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5340823-094a8825a84482183c730cd64bbb0181&start=36&end=36","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5340823-094a8825a84482183c730cd64bbb0181/thumbnail_36000.jpg","/articles/6748212/Lynn-Haven/Bay-County/Florida/Utilities-staff-flags-surplus-bypass-pump-city-staff-outlines-tomorrows-strategic-planning-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748212-d2cc60975e9be80330261b9ebbeebe92/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036139&Signature=ERu8jvboh9f3g7g4aipEA6D6uki-k8gyUyT-HSc7IRhsGP-tUoynFvaTxah7krmUBR~AhtctnH3RUmnDB5zccIr6F5Kb8YI4ZiLtAy9czw6UPLo-h4YGr9Qz7S5OHN6NeErfAPwg5fDu6oaxIN5Tl3IBfSRgS1deJdg8WF7TV02nuAQtRrUG~3s-QMWbB2wLp-MTF3DcEY9-XzesA3ddtMnzRGqOyt~48YZMTpLR6nhz2WzjiV9eCnnjOfTcaz1i07hLFjYfcUuHYMhIufTGRB0FxjwA4mqOFaUFs68y7HPmclrhw68Lq9mqhu~~PqKLzq5b67nQT2XXy2~9xnuL5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Utilities staff told the commission that an old bypass pump on the utilities property is worn out and needs roughly $14,000 of work to return it to service. The utilities representative said the city budgeted and purchased three replacement pumps this year and suggested declaring the old pump surplus and selling it; staff estimated a resale value near $1,500.

\"It's just an old bypass pump. It's worn out. We've actually purchased three this year we had in the budget to replace,\" the utilities staff said. The commission did not take formal action on the item during the pre-commission meeting and suggested processing a surplus declaration through the usual administrative steps.

Separately, staff reminded commissioners of a full-day strategic planning session scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. the next day, covering policies and procedures, capital improvements and the commission's five cornerstones, with an expectation to finish about 3 p.m. Staff said chairs and room configuration would be adjusted for more interactive discussion.","At the pre-commission meeting utilities staff identified an old bypass pump at the utilities yard that needs about $14,000 in repairs; staff said three replacement pumps were budgeted this year and suggested declaring the old one surplus and selling it. Separately, city staff previewed a full-day strategic planning session the following day.","actionData","errors"]

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