Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-23-13 regular — reading text

Minutes September 10, 2013 APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Mayor advised that Staff requested Item 15. 1, Award of RFP 13 - 018 for the Pay and Classification Study, be pulled from the agenda for discussion at a later date. Mr. Rigdon moved to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Mead seconded motion and it RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Rynearson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Minutes Approval Approval of the Special Council Meetings of August 20, 2013 and August 27, 2013, and the Regular Council Meeting of August 27, 2013. Approves the State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) Annual Reports for FY 2010 -11 through FY 2012 -13 Approves the SHIP Annual Reports provided by the Okaloosa Community Development Corporation for FY 2010 -11 through FY 2012 -13. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ray Seip, 121 Nebraska Avenue, presented Council with suggestions to reduce the FY 13 - 14 budget, including removing insurance premiums for Council as well as their monthly stipend payment; removing the proposed employee pay raise; and looking at efficient ways to replace aging equipment such as vehicles and computers. QUASI JUDICIAL HEARINGS --Consideration of a Six -Lot Single Family Subdivision Plat Approval for Hooper Drive Subdivision The City Attorney gave the oath to those who planned to testify. Mr. Griggs advised he spoke with the individual who owns property but that would not affect his vote and Mr. Goodwin advised he spoke with Staff relating to this issue. Mr. Mead advised he would abstain from the vote as his firm represents an individual who may purchase the property. Tim Bolduc, Engineering/ Utilities Services Director, informed the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets all level of services standards as outlined in the Land Development Code. Page 2 Printed 911112013 Crry Council ofFort Walton Reach  Regular Meeting 293 Minutes September 10, 2013 Mr. Bolduc advised that Staff will bring to Council a vacation of easement at the next meeting for their approval, and that Staff recommends Council approval of the plat. Mr. Goodwin moved that City Council approve the Final Subdivision Plat for Hooper Drive Subdivision. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Mead ohstainrd RESULT: APPROVED 16 TO 01 MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: ABSTAIN: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson John Mead RESOLUTIONS --2013 -22 FY 2012 -13 Budget Amendment A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2012 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 BUDGET TO MAKE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS OF CITY FUNDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor read Resolution 2013 -22 by title. Brandy Ferris, Finance Director, advised the budget amendment provides for miscellaneous donations and grants received by the various funds. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Resolution 2013 -22. Ms. Jamieson seconded motion and it RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 2013- 251nterlocal Agreement for Local Option Gas Tax A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMONG OKALOOSA COUNTY AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF CINCO BAYOU, CRESTVIEW, DESTIN, FORT WALTON BEACH, LAUREL HILL, MARY ESTHER, NICEVILLE, SHALIMAR, AND VALPARAISO FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 336.025 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor read Resolution 2013 -25 by title. Michael Beedie, City Manager, informed the existing Interlocal Agreement between the County and the nine municipalities expired on May 30 of this year and the County took no action to extend it; rather, the County reset the calculation of funding distribution between themselves and the nine municipalities and an initial funding split of 71'/ o/ 29% was calculated. Gty C0unci10J Port Walton Beach Page 3 Printed 9/ 112013  Minutes 2013 After much discussion amongst the municipalities and County, a compromised 640/ 06% funding split was determined which would begin on January 1, 2014. The proposed Interlocal Agreement includes a term of 10 years and includes a clause that would allow the municipalities or the County to reopen the agreement at any time during the 10 -year term. The City Manager stated the Resolution 2013 -25 approves the Interlocal Agreement for the Distribution of the Local Option Gas Tax, which includes the current Six Cents Local Option Gas Tax and the proposed Three Cents Local Option Gas Tax. Dr. gossom moved to adopt Resolution 2013 -25. 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, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson ORDINANCES -FIRST READING None. ORDINANCES- SECOND READING None. APPOINTMENTS None. ACTION -DIRECTION -DISCUSSION - Award - of RFP 13 -018 for a Pay & Classification Study Requests City Council approval to award RFP 13 -018 for a Pay & Classification Study to Evergreen Solutions, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida. This item was pulled from the agenda for discussion at a later date. City Council Winter Meeting Schedule The City Manager reported that this yew Council meetings in November are scheduled for the 12th and the 26th and the December meetings are scheduled for the 10th and the 24th, Christmas Eve. The City Manager stated there is no substantial amount of business anticipated for the second meeting in November, but that a special meeting can be called if business arises and the meeting is cancelled. Mr. Mead moved to cancel the City Council meetings of November 26, 2013 and December 24, 2013, with the understanding a special meeting can be called if business arises that must be addressed. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously. City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 4 Printed 911112013  295 Regular Meeting Minutes September 10 2013 RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager reported the Northwest Florida League of Cities ( NWFLOC) sent a -mails to cities requesting a list of legislative priorities by next week for consideration at the 2014 Legislative Session. The past several years the City has submitted energy policy, municipal sales tax and pension reform as the priorities. Council discussed adding economic development and transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure as priorities. Mr. Rynearson moved the issues of Pension Reform, Transportation, Water and Wastewater Infrastructure, Economic Development, and Energy Policy as the four legislative issues to submit to the Northwest Florida League of Cities for the 2014 Legislative Session. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion and it carried unanimousl RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson The City Manager will submit the four priorities to the NWFLOC. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Rynearson advised he will be attending the Legislative Policy Committee Meetings in Jacksonville on September 20. Mr. Rigdon wanted to set the record straight regarding comments made earlier in the evening by Ray Seip, stating not all councilmembers receive monies from the City, and that false information was relayed by Mr. Seip. Ms. Jamieson noted the many benefits the City library provides, including internet access for students, and for everyone to visit the library and check it out for themselves. Mr. Goodwin advised he received approximately 40 additional response cards from citizens against the proposed tax increase and he will submit them to the City Clerk. Dr. gossom advised she will also be traveling to Jacksonville for the Legislative Policy Committee Meetings. Dr. gossom congratulated the airport at Eglin for receiving a grant for 2. 7 million from DOT to design and construct a building to house rescue equipment. City Council oJPort Walton Beach Page 5 Printed 91112013 WT Regular Meeting Minutes September 10, 2013 The Mayor stated he enjoyed reading to the students at Kenwood Elementary. He advised he attended a meeting of the Military Sustainability Partnership and informed that some members of City Staff will be participating in the United Way Day of Caring on Friday, September 20. The Mayor also