Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-23-11 regular — reading text

Pnge 7  8. t .a Regular Meeting Minutes August 9, 2011 RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 '... AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 14. ACTION --DIRECTION - DISCUSSION 1. Select Legislative Priorities Synopsis: Council to determine their three legislative priorities; due to the Florida League of Cities by August 26. Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: 5 - 9 - 1I FLOC Le& IatiW Priorities ( PDF) The Mayor advised the Florida League of Cities has asked cities for three priorities to be considered for lobbying during the legislative session. Consensus of Council was to include the energy policy, municipal sales tax, and pension reform as the legislative priorities of importance to the City. The City Manager advised he would have the priorities in writing for review for the meeting of August 16. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 2. Award of Banking Services Synopsis: Staff recommends that City Council award RFP 11 -017 for Banking Services to the top ranked institution, BBVA/ Compass. Finance Director) ATTACHMENTS: Bid Tab UPI] 4) 17 ( PDF) PROPOSAL - BBVA Compass ( PDF) PROPOSAL - Bwch Community ( PDF) PROPOSAL - Coastal Bank and Trust - Synows ( PDF) PROPOSAL - Bank of Amer - PtI ( PDF) UP 11 - 017 Bart4ing Smvices ( PDF) UP Addrndum I ( PDF) Brandy Wunker, Finance Director, informed the City's current agreement for banking services with Beach Community Bank expires on September 18, 2011, and four proposals were received for the City's consideration. After reviewing each proposal, an evaluation committee chose BBVA/ Compass as the top ranked firm. Council was advised only banks qualified to accept public deposits presented RFYs. The motion to award RFP 11 -017, Banking Services, to BBVA/ Compass, for an initial term of three years, was unanimous. City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 8 Packet Pg. 16  Minutes August 9, 2011 Regular Meeting RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 3. Suggestions for Branding Name Synopsis: Staff submits the following suggestions for the brand name of the City: " Gem of the Emerald Coast'; " Jewel of the Emerald Coast'; and " Diamond of the Emerald Coast" for Council' s consideration. Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: 8- 9 -11 Name Agenda Itan oPG) ' va The City Manager discussed the efforts ofthe Chamber of Commerce to' brand' the emerald coast and for each City to come up with a name for their City. He advised that Staff submits the following suggestions for the brand name of the City: Jewel of the Emerald Coast, Gem of the o Emerald Coast, and Diamond of the Emerald Coast, and that Council was welcome to make i additional suggestions. The Heart of the Emerald Coast was mentioned, but it was now known 2K whether that is being used by Uptown Station. a at at Discussion included the City and the Chamber foaming a task force to choose a name for the City. The City Manager advised he would contact Ted Corcoran of the Chamber regarding a task force. m 4. Approval of Interlocal Agreement Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Fueling Agreement with Okaloosa County for the purpose of providing fuel products to the City. Finance Director) ATTACHMENTS: MB Interlocal Fueling Agreement ( DGCx) Ms. Wunker reported the City owns gas pumps, tanks and related equipment at two City locations and that the equipment is obsolete. Ms. Wunker continued the City contacted Okaloosa County for piggy -backing opportunities and learned the City could utilize the services and up -to- date technology offered by Fuelman Inc. through the County, becoming a customer of the County via an Interlocal Agreement. The motion to approve the Interlocal Fueling Agreement with Okaloosa County was unanimous. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 5. Request For An Attorney General Opinion of Fort Walton Beach Page 9 Packet Pg. 17  S. t. a Minutes August 9, 2011 Regular Meeting Synopsis: The City Attorney requests Council' s approval to seek an Attorney General' s Opinion regarding the issue of utilizing City Police Department personnel to provide security services at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport. Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: 8 - 9 - 11 Port Walton aeaoh Ai, an Severity ( I D The City Manager advised he received a call from the director ofAirport Operations who requested this item be tabled for two weeks to allow him to discuss the issue with the County Commission. The motion to table this item until the meeting of August 23, 2011, w_as unanimous. RESULT: TABLED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 ''..... v SECONDER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 '.... AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ''..... o m 6. Council Member Griggs Request to Lobby o K Synopsis: Council Member Griggs is requesting that the City Council consider that he be a appointed to be a part of the lobbying team, in conjunction with the Northwest Florida League of e Cities, to represent the City to the Legislature. Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: 89- 11 Lobby Fmm( PDF) Mr. Griggs requested clarification on whether Council needed to approve his lobbying to the Northwest Florida League of Cities ( NWFLOC). Discussion included whether a councilmember would be lobbying on behalf of the City as an ambassador for the City, or as a volunteer through the NWFLOC; that initiatives previously discussed or approved by Council would be lobbied for by the representative, and not an individual issue; and that a form is available through the NWFLOC to sign up to be on the lobbying team and they select three to lobby during a specific week. Council clarified for Mr. Griggs that he can fill out the lobbying form through the NWFLOC, and Mr. Griggs stated he understood. 7. Discussion - Veteran' s Tribute Tower Synopsis: The VFW has a Committee working on bringing Veteran's Tribute Tower to the City, and would like to install it at Beal Memorial Cemetery. Mayor Anderson requested this be placed on the agenda for discussion. Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: 8 -9 - 11 Velemn' s Tribua Tower CommIItee mrmo 8- 9- IIVerdin Towerhfo ( PDF) Gene Carroll of the VFW requested permission from Council to erect a 30 -foot Veteran's Tribute Tower around the main entrance of Beal Memorial Cemetery. Council requested additional information from the Staff and consensus was to discuss the issue at pry Council ojfurt Walton Beach Page 10 Regular Meeting Minutes August 9, 2011 the September 13, 2011 Council meeting. RESULT: TABLED [ UNANIMOUS] AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson '- 15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager informed he would like to schedule a special meeting on September 13, 2011, at 5 pm to discuss the performance excellence program, to include the approval of a mission and vision statement for the City. The City Manager reminded Council and the public of the budget workshops scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, and Wednesday, September 21, at 6 pm, and the budget hearings on Tuesday, August 16 at 6 pm, and Wednesday, August 17, if needed.. 16. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. o 75 17. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS a Mr. Griggs welcomed Mr. Rigdon back to Council after his recent illness. a Dr. gossom congratulated Sgt. Bill Royal for appointment to the FBI Academy and Greg mM Donovan for being named Aviation Professional of the year. NY Mr. Reeves welcomed Mr. Rigdon back to Council, and advised he attended a