Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 12-13-05 — reading text

for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Mr. Minich moved to extend the deadline for receipt of applications and resumes for an additional three weeks, until December 16, 2005. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Mr. Tucker nominated Jim Hartwell to serve as the City Council representative to the Review Committee. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination and it failed by a vote 3 to 4 with Patterson, Tucker, and Pullen in favor and Holmes, Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich opposed. Mr. Minich nominated Mike Holmes to serve as the City Council representative to the Review Committee. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination and it carried a by vote of 4 to 3 with Holmes, Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Patterson, Tucker, Pullen opposed. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Beautification Committee. Mr. Tucker moved to appoint Rebecca ( Beckie) Holbrook, 229 Marshall Drive, Fort Walton Beach, to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board for an unexpired term until May 23, 2008. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried with Holmes, Patterson, unanimously Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. CRA BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the CRA Board for an unexpired term until April 22, 2006. Mr. Minich nominated Lee Bobo, 38 Memorial Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach. Dr. Pullen nominated Donald E. Mertz, Jr. 148-A Alabama Avenue NW, Fort Walton Beach. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Lee Bobo, 38 Memorial Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, to serve on the CRA Board of Commissioners for an unexpired term until April 22. 2006, and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Patterson and Pullen opposed. GOLF CLUB ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment of a representative of the Women' s Golf Association to the Golf Club Advisory Committee. Mr. Campbell moved to appoint Nancy Chapman, 1628 Jennifer Court NE, to the Golf Club Advisory Committee until July 1, 2007. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and -it--carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 46 o o 11/22/ 05 RES. 05- 35. TIDE ATLAS STUDY. OKALOOSA COUNTY The_M~yorr~actJh~ resolutJon by title only. PROVIDING FOR A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A REQUEST FOR A AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; BYTHE U. S. ARMY CORPS NEW TIDE ATLAS STUDY OF OKALOOSA COUNTY BE FUNDED OF ENGINEERS, THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND FEMA, BASED UPON CURRENT GROUND OF RESOLUTION AND ELEVATIONS AND TOPOGRAPHY; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. that they update the The City Manager advised a letter was sent to Okaloosa County asking of Okaloosa County. The County Northwest Florida Hurricane Storm Tide Atlas for the jurisdiction of Engineers and funded by the explained that the maps were prepared by the US Army Corps the State, FEMA, and the State and FEMA. As suggested by the County, the City will petition on current data. The City Manager advised if the Corps of Engineers to fund a new study based other Okaloosa from the resolution is approved, a copy will be distributed requesting support County cities. Dr. Pullen moved to adopt Res. 05- 35. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, favor. OCLOC. ONE- CENT SUPPLEMENT TO THE REGULAR AGENDA- LETTER OF SUPPORT. SALES TAX of Cities Consideration of endorsing a letter of support from the Okaloosa County League formula between Okaloosa OCLOC) to Okaloosa County identifying a proposed distribution cent sales tax for storm water infrastructure and County and all the Cities for the proposed one authorize the Mayor to sign the letter on behalf of the City of transportation projects. If approved, Fort Walton Beach. the funds on a 60/40 basis for the The Mayor explained the County has proposed distributing the methodology for allocation by dividing the proposed one cent sales tax. The OCLOC supports and Hurlburt. The revenue in half, with the first half being based on per capita excluding Eglin 70% second half is distributed 70/ 30 with 70% going to the cities as they generate approximately of the sales tax revenue. of support on behalf of the City of Mr. Minich moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter between Okaloosa County Fort Walton Beach identifying a propose~ distribution formula water infrastructure and and all the Cities for the proposed one cent sales tax for storm the revenue would be divided in half, with the first half transportation projects, whereby Hurlburt. The second half is distributed being based on per capita excluding Eglin and 70% of the sales tax 70/ 30 with 70% going to the cities as they generate approximately with Holmes, Patterson, revenue. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously in favor. Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS service as Finance Director. The Mayor and Council thanked Mike Burton for his dedicated and was proud the City Mr. Holmes advised he attended the League of Cities Awards Ceremony was nominated in four categories. 11/ 22/05 o o 47 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ( CONT) Mr. Patterson asked that the victims of the hurricanes be remembered this Thanksgiving. He also stated his thoughts that the City Council has their work cut out for them the next several years regarding hurricane preparedness. Mr. Campbell mentioned the Police Department Accreditation Celebration on December 15. Dr.Pullen was advised the Mayor read the letter from the City to the Bridge Authority regarding the Hollywood Bridge. Dr. Pullen received from the City Manager an explanation as to the steps that are followed for items to be placed in the Council agenda. Dr. Pullen also suggested that the old City Fire Truck be used in parades to show support for neighboring cities even if there are no representatives from the City in attendance. Mr. Minich asked that members ofthe military and their families be remembered this Thanksgiving. Mike Burton thanked Council for their good wishes to him. He also thanked the City for the opportunity given him and that he learned a lot, and he encouraged interested individuals to apply as the City has a good staff working for it. The Mayor also expressed his pleasure at the City being nominated for four awards at the League of Cities Awards out of a total of 409 cities in the state. The Mayor also advised the Fire Chief from D' lberville, Mississippi was in the area and stopped by and spoke with the City' s Fire Department, and that D' lberville is overwhelmed at the generosity of City employees and staff. The Mayor also requested that Council consider signing up for the NWFLC 2006 Legislative Lobbying Team. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager also thanked Mr. Burton for his years of service and stated he will be greatly missed. The City Manager announced the Thanksgiving closings for the City; the Christmas Parade on December 5 at 6: 30 pm; and the Christmas Open House at the Camp Walton Schoolhouse on December 4. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 40 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK  o o CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 13, 2005 Consent Agenda Consideration of an inter- governmental agency agreement between the City and Pensacola Junior College ( PJC) providing for Fire Science students to participate in clinical facilities to acquire experience Fire Chief) Council Action 1 st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 2