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News From the City of Treasure Island • Jan. 17, 2024 |
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 The Treasure Island City Commission voted to appoint Bob Minning to the vacant District 3 Commission seat at the Jan. 16 City Commission Meeting. Bob Minning served as Treasure Island District 3 Commissioner from 2007 to 2009 and as Mayor of Treasure Island from 2009 to 2018.
The Commission chose from three candidates who expressed interest in the vacant seat by submitting a letter of interest along with qualifying paperwork. Commissioner Minning was sworn in at the Jan. 16 Commission meeting and will serve as District 3 Commissioner for the remaining term which will be effective through March 31, 2025.
Find the names and information about each candidate in the meeting’s agenda which can be found here.
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 At last night’s City Commission Meeting, city officials recognized three outstanding employees named Employee of the Year. Each was picked from field staff, office staff and public safety staff.
The 2023 Employees of the Year are:
- Public Safety: Officer Daren Chiaputti, Police Officer
- Field: Kevin McAlduff, Facility Maintenance Crew Chief in the Public Works Department
- Office: Lauren Quinto, Human Resources Generalist
Employees of the Year are nominated by their peers and supervisors in recognition of their contributions to the organization. Each employee nominated is considered for the award by the Safety Committee, comprised of members from various departments; each nomination is read aloud for the committee to hear, and voting is anonymous.
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 A reminder to Treasure Island residents, visitors and businesses: Please DO NOT dispose of any type of items that could explode in your garbage cans or dumpsters. Examples of such items include propane tanks, helium tanks, batteries, and more. The pressure from the compaction of the garbage in the trucks can cause explosions and fires. Questions on what can or can’t be disposed? Check out the “Where does it go” search tool for proper disposal at https://pinellas.gov/department/solid-waste/.
For more sanitation/recycling information about Treasure Island, visit MyTreasureIsland.com/TICollects.
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 Sea level rise is a threat recognized at the local, State and Federal levels. In 2021, Governor DeSantis signed legislation to enact the Resilient Florida Program. Among other objectives, the program provides funding to help communities combat sea level rise. One way the city of Treasure Island is doing this is through Elevate T.I., a Terrain Modification Program.
To gain a better understanding of the community’s view on the subject, the city is asking you to take a short survey. CLICK HERE to take the survey.
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 Treasure Island Fire Rescue is still looking for a few more chefs/cooks for next month's Chili Cook-Off on Feb. 16! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd best chili recipes in two different classes – “The Open Class” and “The Pro Class.” There will also be a special award for the best-decorated chili station. Grab your spot today by REGISTERING HERE.
For those wanting to try all these delicious chili recipes, tickets for the cook-off are on sale now! For $10, patrons can sample and vote on all the entries. Tickets must be pre-purchased at the Treasure Island Fire Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children under the age of 12 are free.
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 2024 Resident Parking Passes are now available for purchase. The City of Treasure Island is switching to a pay-by-plate parking system. This change will phase out the resident hangtags but allow residents to change vehicles and add guest parking passes. The city will still use hangtags and decals through 2024 to allow residents to adjust to the new pay-by-plate system.
Please visit mytreasureisland.org/parking to review the information about the program.
Contact city staff at Parking@mytreasureisland.org or 727-547-4575 x 223, with any questions.
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 Celebrate the New Year with a new library! The Gulf Beaches Library will host an Open House Fundraiser on Jan. 25 from 5-8 p.m. at the library, 200 Municipal Dr, Madeira Beach, FL. There will be light refreshments, complimentary beer and wine, gift baskets, and a silent auction. But wait, there's more! The library has a time capsule which they will open at 7:30 p.m.
The library was renovated in 2022 thanks to a charitable donation and serves Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Redington Beach and North Redington Beach. Visit the library’s website at GulfBeachesLibrary.org.
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 Let's all do our part to make sanitation done right.
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 You never know when you'll need to save a life. Treasure Island Fire Rescue now offers a basic CPR/Heartsaver/AED course and a Basic Life Support (BLS) course.
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