City Commission says goodbye to 2 members

City Commission says goodbye to 2 members



By KATI BEXLEY
kati.bexley@staugustine.com
Publication Date: 12/02/08


City Commissioner Susan Burk gave an emotional goodbye Monday when she stepped down from her position after 12 years.

The St. Augustine City Commission held its reorganization meeting Monday, where Burk and George Gardner resigned from their positions as commissioners. Both decided to leave the board before this re-election season.

City Manager Bill Harriss said Burk was the longest-serving commissioner that he could remember.

Burk thanked the residents who voted for her and supported her, and she especially acknowledged her fiance, Pat, for standing by her.

She became a little choked up when she also thanked citizens for their kindnesses.

"There's something that always made me smile that I didn't realize was so important," she said. "That's when people would come up to me and thank me. So, I thank them."

Also at the meeting, Nancy Sikes-Kline, a newly elected commissioner, was sworn into her position.

And Vice Mayor Don Crichlow said he would like to see his position rotated among the commissioners every two years.

He then nominated Commissioner Errol Jones to become the vice mayor and the other commissioners agreed.

Burk decided to leave her position when her former law partner, Leanna Freeman, agreed to run for her seat, and Freeman won.

During her time as commissioner, Burk oversaw numerous projects such as the $20 million Visitor Information Center and parking garage and the rehabilitation of the Bridge of Lions.



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