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Votes at a glance: Orange Park council on Feb. 3, 2026
Summary
Council recorded several unanimous decisions: denial of a fee waiver for Community Care Day (5–0), adoption of an ordinance updating Magnolia Cemetery standards (O1-26, 5–0), approval of a six-month town-manager evaluation form (5–0), authorization to negotiate with the top-ranked civil engineering firm (5–0), and authorization to bid on a wetland parcel for a lift station (5–0).
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Orange Park Town Council recorded these formal actions:
- Denial of fee waiver for Community Care Day (Item 5). Motion to deny the applicant’s request to waive all applicable fees carried 5–0. Staff advised the applicant she may pursue administrative permitting by paying standard fees.
- Adoption of ordinance O1-26 (Magnolia Cemetery). After a second reading and a brief discussion about potential cost impacts for burial liners, council adopted the ordinance regulating burial-container standards 5–0.
- First reading of ordinance 02-26 (Comprehensive Plan amendment). Council conducted a first reading by title only to amend elements of the 2040 comprehensive plan required to address state objections under Senate Bill 180; no final vote was taken and staff explained changes are limited to Exhibit A.
- Approval of six-month performance-evaluation form for the town manager. Council approved a standardized six-month review form recommended by the policy committee (5–0).
- Authorization to begin negotiations with top-ranked civil engineering firm. Council accepted the selection committee’s rankings and authorized staff to negotiate with the top-ranked firm (motion carried).
- Resolution authorizing potential purchase at auction of a wetland parcel near Johnson Slough for a future lift-station site. Council debated a spending cap and then authorized the town manager to bid at auction for the parcel (approx. 1.9 acres reported) with the council-set cap included in the motion; vote 5–0.
All roll-call votes recorded in the meeting were unanimous (5–0) on the items listed above.
