Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-27-05 — reading text

Lynn Dell of Schmidt Dell Associates Inc. will be available at the meeting to answer questions.) CDS Director) ( See Backup) Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval 7- 0 ( 9/7/05) 22. Consideration of a request by applicant Vista Development, agents for Commercial Service Merchandise ( CSM), a wholesale subsidiary of Southern Ventures Corporation, for site plan approval of the construction of a 4,260 square foot commercial accessory building located at 86 Eglin Parkway NE, consisting of a single story, 4, 260 SF commercial accessory building as well as the construction of drives and parking, landscaping and storm water management. Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions outlined in the backup report. ( Quasi-Judicial) CDS Director) (See Backup). Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval 6- 1 ( Thrush Opposed) ( 9/7/05) 23. Consideration of a request by applicant Keith Rockman for the Whitrock Commercial Building, for site plan approval of a 6, 000 square foot, single story commercial building located at 113 Tupelo Avenue SE. Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions outlined in the backup report. ( Quasi-Judicial) CDS Director) (See Backup). Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval 6- 1 ( Thrush Opposed) ( 9/7/05) Page 3 of 5  c o 24. Consideration of a request by applicant Emerald Coast Associates, Inc. agent for Troy SheldonNiking Place LLC developer, for site plan approval of Viking Place, a proposed four (4) iIIW" unit development (condominium) on Lot 5, Block 3, Oakland Addition to Fort Walton Beach Subdivision located at 36 Wright Parkway NW. Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions outlined in the backup report. ( Quasi-Judicial) CDS Director) ( See Backup). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5- 2 (FIasco and Glover Opposed) (9/ 1/ 05) 25. Consideration of preliminary and final plat approval for Harbor Ridge Subdivision, located at 121 Girard Avenue NW, as requested by owners Randy Wise Homes, Inc. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions outlined in the backup report. ( Quasi-Judicial) ( CDS Director) See Backup). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval ( 7- 0) 09/ 1/ 05. 26. Consideration of a request to accept the proposed Essentially Built-Out agreement regarding Pirate' s Bay Development of Regional Impact, between the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Dorsett Ventures, Inc. and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, pursuant to a stipulation between the City of Fort Walton Beach and Dorsett Ventures, Inc., executed on May 17, 2005, and duly recorded in the Public Records of Okaloosa County, at Official Records Book 2619, Page 3778, in lieu of a Notice of Proposed Change to Pirate' s Bay Development of Regional Impact. The proposed agreement affects the future development of the 1. 24 undeveloped acres that comprise Lot 2, Sail- Away Bay Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 12, page 41 of the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida. The Pirates' Bay Development of Regional Impact ( DRI) is located at 214- 220 Miracle Strip Parkway SW. Further, if approved, direct the Mayor to execute the agreement. ( Quasi - Judicial) (CDS Director) ( See Backup). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval ( 3- 2) ( Fiasco and McDonald Opposed) Gercak and Wayne Abstained) 9/ 1/ 05. 27. Consideration of a request to enter into two (2) five year leases for golf carts, utility trucks and beverage carts at the same rate and same quantities now existing with Club Car whereby the 2001 model carts will be replaced with 2006 models as outlined in the backup report. Further authorize the buyout of the remainder of the lease for the gas carts by Club Car resulting in a savings of $3, 101 as outlined in the backup report. If approved, sufficient funding is available in the FY 2005- 06 budget for Year One of the lease agreement. (Golf Club Administrator) (See Backup). 28. Consideration of a request to authorize the City Manger to execute insurance policies at a cost of $ 909, 683 for FY 2005-06, for property damage, general and public officials liability, auto liability/ physical damage, worker' s compensation insurance, flood damage, petroleum/ environmental liability, fiduciary liability, a public officials bond and statutory accident and death coverage for police officers and firefighters, with the insurers or agents as recommended in the backup report. If approved, sufficient funding is available in the FY 2005- 06 budget. (Human Resources Director) ( See Backup). 29. Consideration of a request to adopt D' lberville, Mississippi as the City of Fort Walton Beach' s Sister City. Further, authorize the release of funds donated by the City of Fort Walton Beach employees for use by the City of D' lberville for a grant program to their employees impacted by Hurricane Katrina and the use of the City' s matching funds for the municipalities infrastructure needs as outlined in the backup report. 30. Consideration of an appointment to the Firefighters Pension Trust Fund Board. ( City Clerk) See Backup). 31. Mayor/Council Announcements. 32. City Manager Announcements. ADJOURN Page 4 of 5 Any person who decidO appeal any decision made with respecQ any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record Includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286.0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850-833- 9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD #850- 833- 9925 or 1- 800-955- 8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800- 955-8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. Page 5 of 5  2ity of Fort Walto~ Beach 1 A mer{a;: MO;Ft- v~ Beattrt/itb B~ PReJCLAMA TIeJN WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County Saves Coalition has been successfully teaching the residents of Okaloosa County to build wealth and not debt through its Okaloosa Saves Program; and WHEREAS, the overall goal of the program is to directly assist individuals in our community to increase their standard of living by providing financial guidance, education, structural support and products to help ensure their future financial security; and WHEREAS, Okaloosa Saves Coalition is community-based coalition of area a businesses, non-profits, religious and government organizations created, maintained and guided by the Okaloosa County Extension Services Department; and WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County Saves program has become a successful economic tooi for the citizens of Fort Walton Beach in Okaloosa County and serves as a model for other regional programs; and WHEREAS, " Okaloosa Saves Day" will be recognized on September 17th in Okaloosa County followed by the celebration of "Build Wealth Week" on September 25 through October 1, 2005. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2005 as IIOKALOOSA SAVES MONTH" in the City of Fort Walton Beach. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 27th day of September 2005. k< MA YOR MIKE ANDERSON  c CITY COUNCIL MEETING Se tember 27, 2005 Consent Agenda Minutes Special Council Meeting September 1 , 2005 Special Council Meeting September 7, 2005 Regular Council Meeting September 13, 2005 City Clerk) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: CA- 1 Agenda Item Number:  c' 247 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 INTRODUCTION A Special Council Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 12: 00 noon in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Mike Burton, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; and Department Directors. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order for the purpose of discussing disaster assistance ideas for victims of Hurricane Katrina. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. REPORT BY TDC Wendy Griffin of the Tourist Development Council advised of Okaloosa County' s efforts to collect donated items and delivering them to Harrison County, Mississippi ( Gulfport and Biloxi), beginning on September 6. Ms. Griffin advised the TDC is coordinating with on- going relief efforts in the County, and can provide evacuees with information on hotels offering reduced rates, places offering reduced/free meals,