The City Commission of High Springs took the following formal actions on Sept. 15, 2025. This roundup lists each docketed measure, its motion as recorded in the meeting, and the recorded outcome. Where roll‑call names were recorded in the transcript, they are shown; where the transcript did not unambiguously identify a mover or seconder, that field is noted as "not specified." All items below were presented on the record at the Sept. 15 meeting.

1) Resolution 2025‑L — millage rate (ad valorem taxation)
Motion text (as read): “Resolution 20 25 dash l, a resolution of the city of High Springs, Florida determining the amount of and fixing the final rate of ad valorem taxation for fiscal year 2025 to 2026.”
Outcome: Approved. Roll call recorded: Mayor Tristan Grunder: Yes; Vice Mayor Miller: Yes; Commissioner Bloodsworth: Yes; Commissioner Howe: Yes; Commissioner White: Yes.

2) Ordinance 2025‑O5 — fiscal year 2025–26 budget (adoption; second reading)
Motion text (as read): “Ordinance number 20 25 dash 5, an ordinance adopting the 20 25 20 26 fiscal year budget of the city of High Springs, Florida providing an effective date.”
Outcome: Approved. Motion and second recorded on the record; roll‑call votes were completed after citizen comments and the ordinance passed (vote recorded on the transcript as carried; at one roll call a "No" vote was recorded for an individual listed in the transcript as "Eric Grinder" during roll call sequence; other commissioners recorded votes in the affirmative). (Transcript roll‑call sequence is not fully consistent on speaker labels; clerk’s official minutes should be consulted for the certified roll‑call sheet.)

3) Resolution 2025‑N — commissioner and mayor salary reduction
Motion text: “Resolution 20 25 dash n, a resolution setting the monthly salary for the office of the city commissioner and mayor providing an effective date.”
Outcome: Approved. Motion to lower salaries by 25% carried by roll call.

4) Bargaining agreement — City and Florida Police Benevolent Association
Motion text (presentation): Chief Antoine Shepherd presented the bargaining unit contract (Article 26 wages emphasized). Union ratification (internal ballots) was discussed.
Outcome: Commission accepted the three‑year contract. Chief Shepherd reported union ratification paperwork showed 17 permitted ballots and a corrected internal tally of 12 affirmative ballots; commissioners voted to accept the contract on the record.

5) Acceptance of annual automated school‑zone speed enforcement report
Motion text (presentation): Chief Shepherd presented the annual red‑speed enforcement report (citations and outcomes summarized).
Outcome: Accepted by motion and vote (commission concurred).

6) Local government comprehensive planning services agreement (North Central Florida Regional Planning Council)
Motion text: Renewal contract to provide planning services (ordinance/contract presentation).
Outcome: Approved (no change to fee structure; noted as approximately $10,000 for the fiscal year).

7) Resolution 2025‑P — designation of city manager as administrative authority for final plats/replats (per Senate Bill 784)
Motion text: “Resolution 20 25 dash p, a resolution … designating the city manager as the administrative authority to receive, review, and process final plat and replat submittals …”
Outcome: Approved by roll call. City Attorney noted statutory requirement (Senate Bill 784) and advised compliance.

8) Ordinance 2025‑O6 — amendment to Chapter 10 (alcoholic beverages; 500‑foot rule)
Motion text: Ordinance amending Chapter 10 to apply 500‑foot restriction only to church‑owned property and permit waiver upon written church consent.
Outcome: Approved (commission approved the ordinance with direction to staff to prepare a notarized waiver form for church consent).

9) Resolution 2025‑Q — lease agreement with Swamp Pots, Inc. (Santa Fe and Post Springs rooms)
Motion text: Approval of a lease agreement for city premises with Swamp Pots, Inc., including rent allocations for rooms.
Outcome: Approved by roll call. Lease clause holds lessee responsible for repair of damage caused by negligence.

Notes on procedure and record
- The transcript shows each item presented, with motions and seconding remarks recorded. For some roll‑call sequences the transcript’s speaker labels are inconsistent or overlapping with public commenters; readers should consult the official certified minutes/roll‑call sheet for the formal tally of each commissioner’s vote.
- Where the transcript provides a clear roll‑call list, names are included above. Where the transcript did not unambiguously label a mover/seconder by both full name and title, the mover/second field is marked "not specified."