Flagler Beach commission unanimously approves temporary fire‑rescue aid agreement with Palm Coast

At a special meeting on June 1, 2026, the Flagler Beach City Commission voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement with the city of Palm Coast to provide temporary fire‑rescue assistance.

The motion to approve the agreement passed on a voice or roll-call vote after a brief discussion and without public comment. Clerk Penny conducted roll call; Commissioners Santory, Sherman and Cunningham and Vice Chair Bradley voted in favor. The transcript does not identify who made or seconded the motion. The commission adjourned after the vote.

Commissioner Cunningham said she had only recently learned about the arrangement while researching the matter, adding, “I didn't even know this was a thing until I started researching it.” Another speaker noted that Flagler Beach is due for an ISO inspection this fall.

A commission member reported that, during a break at a county commission meeting, they had spoken with County Commissioner Carney, and that Carney had said the county fire department union voted against providing temporary assistance. The report was presented as the speaker’s account of what Commissioner Carney told them; no county official or union representative spoke during the Flagler Beach meeting to confirm or rebut the statement.

The agreement authorizes temporary mutual‑aid or assistance from Palm Coast to Flagler Beach for fire‑rescue services; the transcript contains no details about the length of the arrangement, funding, staffing levels or response protocols. Those operational specifics were not discussed on the record and are not specified in the meeting transcript.

The commission did not hear public comment on the item. With the agreement approved, the commission concluded the special meeting and adjourned.