Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 06-25-13--regular — reading text

forward with obtaining an independent appraisal and advertising the competitive solicitation of prospective purchasers. Removed from agenda; will be discussed at a future meeting. RESULT: WITHDRAWN Declaration of Surplus Property at 243 Hollywood Boulevard NW Staff recommends the declaration of City -owned property at 243 Hollywood Boulevard NW as surplus property to move forward with obtaining an independent appraisal and advertising the competitive solicitation of prospective purchasers. Removed from agenda; will be discussed at a future meeting. RESULT: WITHDRAWN I Declaration of Surplus Property at 235 Hollywood Boulevard NW Staff recommends the declaration of City -owned property at 235 Hollywood Boulevard NW as surplus property to move forward with obtaining an independent appraisal and advertising the competitive solicitation of prospective purchasers. Removed from agenda; will be discussed at a future meeting. RESULT: WITHDRAWN Declaration of Surplus Property at 139 Brooks Street SE Staff recommends the declaration of City -owned property at 139 Brooks Street SE ( Emerald Coast Science Center) as surplus property to move forward with obtaining an independent appraisal and advertising the competitive solicitation of prospective purchasers. Removed from agenda; will be discussed at a future meeting. RESULT: WITHDRAWN Nomination of Voting Delegate for 2013 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference Mr. Rigdon moved to appoint Mayor Anderson as the voting delegate at the 2013 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference in August. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. Ot, C. un, d ofFeo Wallop Beach Page 7 Printed 6/ 2812013  M Minutes t„ „, 2013 RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Amy Jamieson CITY MANAGER REPORTS Sound Side Development Update Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) The City Manager reported the Soundside Development is making excellent progress and should go vertical with the clubhouse after July 4. He also reported the underground utilities are almost complete. Request Special City Council Meeting for July 23, 2013 The City Manager requested a special Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 23 at 5: 30 pm to discuss a City -initiated rezoning on Alconese Avenue. Consensus of Council was to hold the meeting on that date. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney advised he would distribute an updated case list to Council in July. He also advised he is working with the City Manager regarding briefing for Council on Roberts Rules of Order, the Sunshine Law, and Council protocol in August. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Mead requested that Council receive copies of the City Attorney's monthly invoices. Mr. Goodwin requested a Triendly reminder' from Staff on days when special meetings are held. Mr. Rigdon stated his feeling that outside entities who receive services from the City need to pay for the services. Mc Rigdon also announced that Art Schweitzer, a former councilman, passed away this morning. Mr. Rynearson expressed condolences to the City Manager in the loss of his father. Mr. Rynearson also congratulated the All -Star Baseball Team, and thanked and wished Sylvia Hanks good luck as she is leaving the City. The Mayor mentioned the Kids Day was a great event; discussed the success of the basketball ,.., game between the Police Department and ' Dancing with the Stars;' attended a retirement ceremony for Bill Robinson of the United Way; and announced the 4th of July event at the Landing on .... The 4th of July. C' try Council ojFort Wagon Beach Page 8 Primed 6/182013  245 Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2013 The Mayor discussed ways that the budget can be reduced and noted these are not his ideas but comments he has heard since 2001 when he became involved in the City government. These ideas include closing down Station 47 and reducing battalion chiefs; having the CPI done one year at a time; and noted that the Council receives a 2. 5 pay increase and free benefits that City employees pay for. He also mentioned the use of reserves; whether the annual fireworks are a necessity for the City; and noted the expense that goes into providing food for the Council before each meeting. He stressed these are comments he has heard throughout the years and that it is up to Council to relay to the Staff how to come up with reductions. ADJOURNMENT: 7: 49 pm Approved: 13 npo 3 Mayor: ice Attest: City Clerk Cay Council ( Fort Walton Beach Page9 Printed 6282013