Palatka commission votes: proclamations, permits, ordinances and interim manager

Key outcomes from the Palatka City Commission meeting on June 11:

- Minutes: The commission approved the May 28, 2026 minutes by voice vote.
- Proclamations: The commission adopted a Pride Month proclamation and a Juneteenth proclamation.
- Special-event permits: The commission approved a special-event permit for Lee Hall’s End the Violence event (footprint moved to Jenkins facility) and a separate permit for a visiting boat show (applicant Mark Reinerman); staff confirmed temporary lighting and dock power accommodations.
- New Town Museum MOU: Resolution 2026-R107 was tabled to the July meeting pending full staff vetting and city-attorney sign-off.
- Interim city manager: The commission adopted the interim city manager contract as presented.
- Ordinances and rezoning: Several second-reading ordinances and a rezoning were approved by voice vote; one commissioner recused from an item affecting their congregation.

Motions were typically approved by voice vote and, where recorded, commissioners indicated unanimous support or recusal when applicable. Staff noted follow-up items (fund balances, revised MOU language, event operational details) for forthcoming meetings.