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

City Manager requested that local churches not feed individuals at the Landing; it is preferred it be done on church property. She stated her that thoughts with the Chamber and the working downtown merchants can result in an action plan that will help mitigate the issue. Dutch Petro, 30 Moriarity, suggested using technology via a computer chip to gather information and institute a system to differentiate and separate vagrants from those individuals who are homeless. Dr. Reese Williamson of Crestview, representing the 4- H, requested the deadline for the fairground lease termination be extended to allow the children to show their animals in April. The City Attorney verified that the City has not received an abandonment plan, although the lease is set to expire in December, but it is not known when they will leave the premises. The Mayor advised it might be wise for Dr. Williamson to discuss the situation with the fairgrounds staff. RES. 06- 27 - BYPASS ROUTE NORTH OF CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; SUPPORTING A BYPASS ROUTE NORTH OF CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY AS PROPOSED BY A FOUR COUNTY CHAMBER COALITION FOR SUBMISSION TO AND ENDORSEMENT BY THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AUTHORITY, THE FORT WALTON BEACH METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ( MPO), AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Holmes moved to approve Res. 06- 27. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 62 Regular Council 9- 26- 06 CONSOLIDATION OF SERVICES Consideration of a request to discuss " Reduction in City Budget by Consolidation of Services". Councilman Tucker removed the item from the agenda. INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS Mr. Campbell moved to authorize the City Manager to execute insurance policies with Preferred Government Insurance Trust for property insurance in the amount of $443, 265, for General and Public Officials liability in the amount of $104, 992, and for auto liability/physical damage for $ 62, 130; with the Florida league of Cities for workers' compensation in the amount of $527, 192; with Fisher-Brown, Inc. for flood insurance in the amount of $30, 876; with the Public Risk Insurance Agency for petroleum environmental liability in the amount of $ 12, 0765; with Travelers Insurance Company through Fisher- Brown, Inc. for fiduciary liability in the amount of $14, 360; with Hartford Insurance Group for Public Officials Bonds in the amount of $ 400; and with the American International Company for Statutory Accidental Death and Dismemberment for Police and Firefighters in the amount of $2, 983; in the total $ 1, 198, 273; and to authorize staff to remarket some or all lines of coverage in the 2006/ 07 fiscal year should changes occur in the insurance market that would benefit the City' s insurance program. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. JUDICIAL CENTER Discussion regarding the possible location of the Okaloosa County Judicial Center Annex Extension on City property and providing further direction to the City Manager. The City Manager advised she has had discussions with the County Administrator and it was agreed that until the cost to remediate the wetlands issue on the OWCC property is known, it is difficult to have a discussion about cost with the City because of the low offer on the OWCC property. She also advised she needs further direction from Council on such issues as site location; whether to sell or lease the property; the cost per acre; whether any amenities should be considered; that the property would be maintained for pUblic purpose; the City would have first right of refusal; that the water and sewer remain in the City; and that some sort of shared parking agreement be considered because of the ball fields being there. Discussion included that time is of the essence; the County wants to make a decision soon and seems receptive to a City offer, but the City has no clear direction on how to use the property, and the master plan, when started, will take 4- 6 month to complete. The Mayor asked for any public input on this issue. There was none. Mr. Minich stressed his feeling that the property be appraised so the City can decide on its best use. Mr. Minich moved to have the fairgrounds property appraised. Mr. Hartwell seconded motion. The City Manager advised an appraisal would cost around $ 50, 00. 00, would take several months, and may not be feasible. Mr. Minich stated he did not realize an appraisal would cost that much. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it failed unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich opposed.  9- 26- 06 63 Regular Council JUDICIAL CENTER ( CONTI Mr. Tucker moved to sell the property to the county at $ 200, 000 an acre up to 15 acres. Dr. Pullen seconded motion. Mr. Tucker was of the feeling this motion would show the county the City is ready to begin discussions and to make them an offer. Discussion included the fact the motion does not state which 15 acres is being considered and that the master plan should be completed first to ascertain the best use of the property. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it failed by a vote of 3 to 4 with Holmes, Tucker, and Pullen in favor and Patterson, Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich opposed. Further discussion included having the Council and County meet in a workshop/ special meeting to discuss issues of concern and the possibility of entering into an agreement. Mr. Campbell moved to schedule a Special Council meeting with the County Commissioners as soon as possible. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RECESS The meeting recessed at 10: 55 p. m. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 11 :00 p. m. MASTER PLAN FOR FAIRGROUNDS/ SOFTBALL COMPLEX Consideration of a request to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the number one ranked a Master Plan for the Fairgrounds/ Softball proposer, the Genesis Group, for the Preparation of Complex at a not to exceed amount of $75,000. Mr. Holmes moved to table until after the Special Council meeting. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. FLC LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Consideration of ranking of Florida League of Cities Legislative Priority Issues. Council received a list of seven legislative priority issues, and voted on the following as the issues 2) to submit to the Florida League of Cities: 1) the high cost of insurance for Florida homeowners; evacuation routes to the north; and 3) increasing Homestead Exemption to $ 50, 000. 00. and The Mayor thanked Council and advised these will be sent to the NW Florida League of Cities its lobbying team to be focused on during the 2007 Legislative Session. RES. 06- 28 - CITY CLERK The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; FORMALIZING SALARY, BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY CLERK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 64 Regular Council 9- 26- 06 RES. 06- 28 ( CONT) Mr. Minich moved to approve Res. 06- 28. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell. Tucker. Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RES. 06-26 - FINANCE DIRECTOR The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; FORMALIZING SALARY, BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Dr. Pullen moved to approve Res. 06- 26. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker. Campbell, Pullen, and Hartwell in favor and Minich opposed. POLICE OFFICERS PENSION BOARD Consideration of appointment to the Police Officers Pension Trust Fund Board. Mr. Minich moved to re- appoint Charles Shoff, 225 Natures' Trail Court, to serve on the Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees as the for a two- s City' appointee year term until September 30, 2008. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. BEAUTIFICATIONITREE BOARD Consideration of appointment to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board. Mr. Minich nominated J. T. Edwards, 21 Plew Avenue, Shalimar, to serve on the Beautification Com it e /Tree Board for the unexpired term until May 23, 2008. The Mayor asked if there were any other nominations. As there were no further nominations, the Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of J. T. Edwards to serve on the Beautification CommitteelTree Board for the unexpired term until May 23. 2008, and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD Consideration of appointment of an alternate to the Code Enforcement Board.