Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-13-2010 Regular — reading text

opposed to non- residents who use the City facility. As there was no one else who wished to speak, public input was closed. ORDINANCE 1818= REMOVES LANGUAGE FROM SECTION OF THE LDC The City Attorney read t̀he`ordinance Ohl'rst reading titIe. 3- 120 Regular Council 3/ 23/ 10 ORD. 1818 ( CONT) AN ORDLNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING AUTHORITY & INTENT; REPEAL OF SECTION 13. 30..8, TEMPORARY USES; AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ZONING DISTRICTS, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY DELETING FARMERS MARKETS AND OUTDOOR SALE AND DISPLAY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Samantha Abell, Planning Manager, advised this ordinance removes " Farmers Market" and Outdoor Display and Sales" from Table 15 -2 of the Land Development Code, in order to provide internal consistency subsequent to Ordinance 1823, which provides for both " Farmers Markets" and "Outdoor Display and Sales" within the City's Code of Ordinances. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing. There was none. Mr. Nabors moved to adopt Ord. 1818 on first reading. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). ORDINANCE . 1820— AMENDS SECTION 10. 52. 04, BASES OF CHARGES_ FOR CITY WATER SUPPLY The City Attorney read the ordinance on second reading by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDNG AUTHORITY; ' AMENDING SECTION 10. 52.04, BASES OF CHARGES ' FOR CITY WATER SUPPLY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CORRECT AUTHORITY FOR MINIMUM FEE FOR 2, 000 GALLONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Finance Director advised there were no changes to the ordinance since first reading. The .Mayor Pro Tem_opened. the - public hearing. There was none. Mr. Reeves moved to adopt Ord. 1820 on second reading. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried, unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). ORD. 1824 —NO COST GRAVES FOR CITY POLICE /FIREFIGHTERS AND CITY RESIDENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES KILLED IN ACTION The City Attorney read the ordinance on second reading by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 10. 10. 15, ENTITLED COST, PAYMENT FOR LOTS, CRYPTS, NICHES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 10. 10. 15. 1 ENTITLED " EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS;" DEFINING ELIGIBILITY; PROVIDING FOR VERIFICATION OF STATUS; PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT OF CEMETERY PLOT OR WALL NICHE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Reeves advised it was his understanding that the intent of the ordinance was to provide a burial plot, but that the ordinance includes interment services for qualified persons. Mr. Patterson responded his intent was to provide a burial plot to Fort Walton Beach police officers and firefighters who die performing their jobs, and any member of the United States military killed in action who is a resident of Fort Walton Beach, including reserve or guard members. The City Manager informed it was his understanding the ordinance was to provide the interment services but that Council could amend the ordinance to exclude the interment services. 4- sA 1 21 Regular Council 3/ 23/ 10 ORD. 1824 ( CONT) Mr. Reeves moved to amend Ord. 1824 to provide a cemetery plot or wall niche at no cost to Fort Walton Beach police officers and firefighters who die performing their jobs, and any member of the United States military killed in action who is a resident of Fort Walton Beach, but not to provide interment services. Mr. Nabors seconded motion. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing. Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street SE, questioned why the City is offering this for military when most military members are buried at the military facility in Pensacola. Ms. Gibson also discussed the cost for perpetual care and that by giving a plot for free takes away funding for maintenance and perpetual care for the cemetery. Mr. Nabors commented that the loss of military in the city is next to none, and that the City would not lose revenue for the very few times a burial plot would be provided. As there was no one else who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. The Mayor Pro Tem called for the vote on the amendment and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson` in favor. Mr. Reeves moved to adopt Ord. 1824 on second reading, as amended. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it carried with Holmes; Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, unanimouslyt Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). HISTORIC SITES BOARD APPOINTMENT Mr. Reeves nominated Mark Franks, 1057 Emerald Lane, Fort Walton Beach, to serve on the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board for afour y- ear term beginning March 23, 2010 until March 23, 2014. The Mayor Pro Tem called for the vote on the nomination and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENT Mr. Reeves nominated Beth McHenry, 21A Wright Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, to serve on the Code Enforcement Board for a three -year term beginning March 23, 2010 until March 23, 2013.The Mayor Pro Tem called for the vote on the nomination and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearso.n in favor Seat 2 Vacant). COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS The City Manager recommended the Council appointments be tabled until the May 25, 2010 Council meeting when the two new members of Council have been appointed. The City Manager noted that until that time, Staff will attend any meeting that is not currently represented by Council. Mr. Nabors moved to table the following Council appointments until the Council meeting of May 25,' 2010. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). MAYOR PRO TEM Bill Garvie is the current Mayor Pro Tem. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL The late Virgil Miller was primary; Bill Patterson is alternate. 5- 122 Regular Council 3/ 23/ 10 COUNCIL APPOINTSMENTS ( CONT) O.KALOOSA. COUNTY LIBRARY.C.O.OPERATIVE Bill Oarvie is primary; Dennis Reeves is alternate: OKALOOSA HOUSING PARTNERS, INC. Bill Garvie is primary; Mike Anderson is alternate. OKALOOSA.COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD Mike Anderson is primary; Dick Rynearson is alternate. OKALOOSA-WALTON TRANSPORATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION Mike Holmes, Bill Garvie, and Bill Patterson are primaries; Dick Rynearson, Dennis Reeves, and Bobby Nabors are alternates. REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY Bill Garvie is primary; Dennis Reeves is alternate. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Bobby Nabors is primary; Mike Holmes is alternate. WEST FLORI DA.REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL The late Virg il'"Miller was primary; Bill Garvie is 'alternate. RECESS The meeting recessed at 7: 33 Om. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 7:40 pm. NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL SEAT 2 The Mayor Pro Tem advised that nominations for appointment to fill vacant City Council Seat 2 will be made this evening, with the appointment being made at the April 13, 2010 Council meeting. Mr. Rynearson nominated Dean Covey, 270 Brooks Street SE. Mr. Patterson noted he nominated Glenda Glover, 115 Waynel Circle SE and Janet Wilson, 368 Gardner Drive SE, at the previous meeting. Mr. Nabors nominated Bob Hudgens, 256 Ventura Circle, and joyce gillie gossom, 25 Bay Drive SE. Mr. Garvie nominated joyce gillie gossom, 25 Bay Drive SE.. The Mayor Pro Tem announced the nominations were closed. He advised the following citizens have been nominated by City Council to fill the vacancy on City Council Seat 2: 1) Dean Covey, 270 Brooks Street SE; 2) Glenda Glover, 115 Waynell Circle SE; 3) joyce gillie gossom, 25 Bay Drive SE: 4) Bob Hudgens, 256 Ventura Circle; and 5) Janet Wilson, 368 Gardner Drive SE. The City Attorney informed that a seat is not open to nominations until a vacancy is declared. She explained the current vacancy for Seat 2 was declared vacant upon the death of Mr. Miller, and that is the only vacancy that nominations are being taken for. 6-  123 Regular Council 3/ 23/ 10 NOMINATIONS FOR SEAT 2 ( CONT) The City Attorney advised a second vacancy will be declared upon the"resignation of Mr. Garvie on April 13, and nominations for that seat will begin at that time, and that a third vacancy will be declared in November. The City Attorney 'd̀iscussed 'several' °voting options Council``can take; and clarified that those appointed will serve until the particular seat comes up for reappointment. ND.MENT TO_ OMP_ RES. 2010 -9, AM E_ REHENSIVE. FEE SCHEDULE _ A RESO*LOTION OF. THE -CITY OF FORT WALTON` _ BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING-.THE CITY' S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER CHARGES BY ADJUSTING CERTAIN FEES; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brandy Wunker, Finance Director, advised the current rate structure for utilities does not provide sufficient revenues for debt service coverage as required by the 2005 bond` ordinance, revenue sufficiency to eliminate on -going losses, or capital improvements that have been delayed in prior years. Ms. Wunker continued that a Utility. Rate Study findings recommended a series of multi -year rate adjustments to provide sufficient revenues for current and projected fiscal requirements through FY 2013 -14. Ms. Wunker discussed the proposed rate changes in detail. Michael Beedie, City Engineer, discussed the City' s existing waste water treatment facility, informing it is 30 years old and in order to meet upcoming regulatory requirement and to keep the system functioning, costly repairs would be required in the coming year, and a new lease for the existing sprayfields would be"required. Mr. Beedie advised that the City chose to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the County for wastewater treatment because the impact to the rate payers was less substantial. Mr. Beedie advised that