Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 01-22-13 regular — reading text

City has been awarded the grant in the amount of $508, 400 with a $ 25, 520 City match, and will be used for a new cascade system at Station 7 to refill SCBA bottles; upgrading the alerting system at Station 6 and 7; and new source capture exhaust system for apparatus. Chief Perkins recognized Firefighter Crystal Adams for her efforts in procuring the grant. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Res. 2013 -3. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it carried RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUSI MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson RESOLUTION 2013 -4 - Accepting Justice Assistance Grant Funding A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR TRAFFIC HOMICIDE EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager advised the City has been awarded a grant in the amount of $5, 564. 00, with no City matching funds required, which will be used for the purchase of laser mapping and speed detection devices for use by the Traffic Homicide Unit. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Res. 2013 -4. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS[ MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson RESOLUTION 2013 -5 - Support for Pension Reform Ot, Commil offan Walton Oeach Page 5 IQ1: Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING POLICE OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLAN AND DISABILITY PRESUMPTION REFORMS TO MAKE THE PLANS SUSTAINABLE, SOUND AND SECURE FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS, AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager informed that at the last meeting Council directed Staff to draft a resolution supporting Police Officer and Firefighter Pension Reform in the 2014 Legislative Session. The City Manager continued that Staff reviewed the short and long version templates provided by the Florida League of Cities and determined the short version was appropriate for the City. If adopted will be sent to the Governor, the Florida Legislature, and the Florida League of Cities. Dr. gossom moved to adopt Res. 2013 -5. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson '.. ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING There were no ordinances for first reading. ORDINANCES -- SECOND READING There were no ordinances for second reading. APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL SEAT 3 VACANCY The City Manager advised the two candidates for Seat 3, Michael Holmes and John Mead, will be appointed by a majority vote by the Council and will be sworn in at the conclusion of tonight' s meeting, with their first official meeting on February 12. The appointment will be to fill the Seat 3 vacancy until March 31, 2013. During the election of March 12, 2013, an individual will be elected to Seat 3 for a two year term beginning April 1, 2013 through March 3, 3015. Mr. Rigdon discussed the City Charter relating to vacancies and appointments by the City Council. The Mayor asked if the two nominees would like to speak. Michael Holmes thanked the Council for the nomination and support and would work for the best of the City. John Mead stated that both nominees are running for Seat 3 in the upcoming election and expressed concern that the person appointed this evening could be seen as being endorsed by the Council. Mr. Mead was informed this concern was addressed at the last meeting and Council was advised by the City Attorney that there is no legal barrier and the appointment is the decision of Council. Qty Cuunei[ ofFan Walton 8each Page 6 Primed 1, 24, 2013  151 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Mr. Mead also stated he was honored to be considered for the vacancy and if appointed will serve to the best of his abilities. The Mayor asked for the vote on the appointment of Michael Holmes with Dr. gossom, Mr. Rigdon, and Mr. Rynearson in favor. RESULT: DEFEATED [ 3 TO 01 AYES: Joyce gossom, Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson ABSTAIN: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin, Bobby Nabors The Mayor asked for the vote on the appointment of Mr. Mead with Mr. Griggs, Dr. gossom, Mr. Goodwin, and Mr. Nabors in favor. The Mayor announced John Mead as the appointee to Seat 3. RESULT: ADOPTED [ 4 TO 01 AYES: Bobby Griggs, Joyce gossom, Trey Goodwin, Bobby Nabors ABSTAIN: Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager requested a meeting of the CRA Board on February 12 at 5 pm to discuss the Interlocal Agreement for Soundside. Officers will be elected at that time as well. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS The Mayor thanked Mayor Pro Tem Rynearson for conducting the January 8 Council meeting. The Mayor stated that the Florida Great Northwest is encouraging more jobs in manufacturing, and that he attended a transportation symposium. The Mayor informed he received a request from the new CEO of Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for the facility to become a trauma center and that a letter from all municipalities is being requested. The Mayor stated that unless there were any objections from Council, he would sign the letter on behalf of the City. The Mayor also announced the Okaloosa County League of Cities ( OCLOC) will have two cities represented in the RESTORE Advisory Committee and asked for a representative if the City is selected as one of the cities. Mr. Nabors stated he has worked on the RESTORE Act and is interested and would like to serve as the City representative. Consensus was for Mr. Nabors to serve as the City representative in the RESTORE Advisory Committee if the City is chosen. Charlene Greenwald, Jet Drive, stated her opposition to an elected official being appointed to the RESTORE Advisory Committee. The Mayor informed Ms. Greenwald that the appointment is at the request of the OCLOC. The Mayor also announced the City of Crestview will be holding a Government in the Sunshine Seminar on March 8. Ow Council afFort { Valmn Beach Page 7 Printed U24/ 2013  Minutes 2013 ADJOURNMENT: 8: 27 pm Approved: Mayor: Attest: r City Clerk CiN Cwmcd ofFort Wa!( on Bench Page 8 Printed