Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-12-2006 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

CITY OF FORT WAL TON BEACH City Council Agenda - October 10, 2006 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Pastor Michael McDonald, Abundant Life Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Abundant Life Church SPECIAL GUESTS Student ACE Award - Fort Walton Beach High School- Emily Kyle Lyerly I CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 20, 2006, and the Regular Council Meeting of September 26, 2006. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). I QUASIJ-UDICAL AGENDA 2. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1707) of The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida amending the City' s Comprehensive Plan relating to property located at 653 Country Club Avenue NE; providing for Authority; providing for Findings of Fact; providing for amendment of the Future Land Use Map for the property from Okaloosa County Low Density Residential to City of Fort Walton Beach Low Density Residential; providing for Internal Consistency; providing for Transmittal; and providing for an effective date. ( 2nd Reading) ( CDS Staff) (Quasi- Judicial) ( See Backup). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval ( 6- 0) ( 9/7/ 06) I REGULAR AGENDA 3. General Public on matters of City Business not otherwise on the agenda. 4. Consideration of a request for City Council to install a new four inch PVC wye- tee and sewer lateral to the right-of-way line 10 feet north of south property line of 29 Jonquil Avenue; further, authorize the waiving of tap fees and asphalt cut/repair fees in the approximate amount of $1, 200 to facilitate a conversion from septic tank to City sewer service. If approved sufficient funds are available in account number: ( Utilities Director) ( See Backup). 5. Consideration of a request for the " reduction in City Budget by consolidation of services." Council Member Tucker) ( See Backup). This item was withdrawn from the 9/ 26/ 06 agenda due to time constraints. 6. Consideration of a request for City Council to delegate the authority to the General Employees Pension Advisory Committee to make a determination of whether benefits are required to be forfeited. ( Human Resources Director) ( See Backup). 7. Consideration of a request to designate a name for the passive recreation park on the Santa Rosa Sound currently under development located on US 98 across from City Hall. ( Parks & Recreation Director) ( See Backup) 8. Consideration of a setting a winter Council Meeting Schedule as outlined in the backup report. City Manager) ( See Backup). 9. Consideration of a request to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the number one ranked proposer, the Genesis Group, for the Preparation of a Master Plan for the Fairgrounds/ Softball Complex at a not to exceed amount of $ 75, 000. approved If sufficient funding is available in account number 001- 1500- 519- 5501. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). This item was tabled at the 9/ 26/ 06 meeting. 10. Consideration of appointment to the Police Officers Pension Trust Fund Board. ( City Clerk) See Backup). 11. Consideration of appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 12. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 13. City Manager Announcements. ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286. 0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850- 833-9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850- 833- 9925 or 1- 800- 955-8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. Page 2 of 2  CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 10, 2006 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: Special Council Meeting September 20, 2006 I I Regular Council Meeting September 26, 2006 I c~------ L_-----~~ Council Action 1 st 2nd Vote: CA- 1 Agenda Item Number:  49 MIND' IES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 INTRODUCTION A special meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tern Bob Campbell Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, and Mike Minich. Absent: Mayor Mike Anderson, Jim Hartwell Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Finance Director ( Position vacant); Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors; Finance Staff; and Media CALL TO ORDER The Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, and then state his or her name and address for the record. The Mayor Pro Tem also announced that Mayor Anderson was attending a conference, and Mr. Hartwell was out of town on business. PLEDGE The Mayor Pro Tern led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC HEARING- RES. 06- 23, FINAL MILLAGE The Mayor Pro Tern read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor Pro Tem stated the Final Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2006- 2007 is 4. 6458 mills, which is 14. 02% above the rollback rate of 4. 0746 mills. The rollback rate is the millage rate that will provide the same Ad Valorem tax revenue as was levied during the prior year. The 14. 02% increase is the percentage increase in property taxes. The Mayor Pro Tern stated the purpose for setting the millage rate at 4. 6458 mills is to fund expenses of the General Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing relating to the final millage rate and asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. BJ Chandler, 5 Bay Drive, Fort Walton Beach, expressed his concern that the tax increase will be felt by the renters and low- income citizens of the city, and asked Council to consider revising the budget to maintain the services the City provides while at the same time, reducing the budget so the community can live within their means. Mr. Tucker appreciated the comments by Mr. Chandler. Mr. Minich called for a point of order, stating only questions by Council should be asked of Mr. Chandler, and not any comments that Council members might have.  9- 20- 06 50 RES. 06- 23 ( CONTI Mr. Tucker moved to suspend Roberts Rules of Order. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it failed due to a lack of 2/ 3 majority with Patterson, Tucker, and Pullen in favor and Holmes and Minich opposed ( Hartwell absent). As there was no one else who wished to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing. The Mayor Pro Tem asked for a motion and second to set the final millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach at 4. 6458 for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Res. 06-23 setting the Final Millage Rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach at 4. 6458 for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007. Mr. Patterson seconded motion. Mr. Tucker expressed his frustration at the rules set forth by Roberts Rules of Order and the Sunshine Law that prohibits Council members from talking with one another on routine City business, and the inability to hear from the citizens. He also thanked citizens for their participation and noted this was the largest turnout for the budget meetings during his eight years on Council. Mr. Minich also expressed his appreciation to the public for their participation in the budget process, and noted that the City has expenses that have gone up just like everyone else, but it is important to keep the City in a good financial position, and that all homeowners are paying for the budget. Mr. Patterson noted the cost of services the City provides versus that of other municipalities, and that the citizens of Fort Walton Beach are receiving excellent services for the cost. Dr. Pullen noted the importance of services the City provides, particularly the Advanced Life Support System. At this time, the Mayor Pro Tem inquired of the City Attorney if he could voice his feelings on the budget. The City Attorney advised that since it is the budget, she would suggest he be permitted to voice his opinion on the issue. She stated his role as Mayor Pro Tem is different than that of the Mayor, as he still has all the rights and duties as a councilman. She informed he has the option of passing the gavel back and forth so he could participate in the process. After further discussion, the Mayor Pro Tem stated he would make his comments after the vote is taken. The Mayor Pro Tern called for the vote on the motion to adopt Res. 06- 23 setting the Final Millage Rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach at 4. 6458 for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). The Mayor Pro Tem thanked the public for participating, and stated he would of liked to have seen the rate even lower, and that an excellent budget has been prepared in such a critical financial year. The Mayor Pro Tem stated the Final Millage Rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach is 4. 6458 mills for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007 and is 14. 02% above the rollback rate of 4. 0746 mills. The 14. 02% increase is the percentage increase in property taxes. The purpose for setting the Millage Rate at 4. 6458 mills is to fund expenses of the General Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007.  9- 7- 05