Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-08-04 Regular — reading text

M;::~~ I{ jK--~~~ ~ :]jf~ ' lf'~\-~ v--~. r I~>\':: r I- (~- I: ' j:' ! ~: O~ ~},.] R.. \'~~ Request authorization 'for the City Manager to take all necessary steps to implement a Summer Youth at Work program as outlined in the backup report. Mr. Tucker moved to approve the Summer Youth at Work program. Mr. Anderson seconded motion. The City Manager advised the program is targeted for youth ages 14 to 17 in the Parks and Recreation Department and other work settings throughout the j City. The program goals are to provide meaningful work and introduce teens to the work environment and provided services and complete projects for the City. Part of the program includes j i attending educational sessions and tour City facilities. The program would begin with the hiring of eight youth workers for 25 hours per week for a 7- week period at $ 5.50 an hour. The City Manager discussed the positive influence of Gene Peters, Parks and Recreation Director, with the youth of the community. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor (Holmes absent).  2g2. o o 5/ 25/ 04 F if' \ ;,~,\: :' ;:. ; .~ X ': I ~~ ~ ~., ., 1 ,.,. :': I-. Request authorization for the City Manager to complete negotiations and execute an amendment to the Tennis IfI"""". Center Agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach and Swedish American Connection, Inc., Mr. Erik Stenberg, President, for a three ( 3) year period from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007. Mr. Campbell moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Tennis Center Agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the Swedish American Connection, Inc., Mr. Erick Stenberg, President, for a three- year period from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007. Mr. seconded motion. Kelley The City Manager commented that Mr. Stenberg is an asset to the tennis center and works well with the youth in the community. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor ( absent). Holmes c i-,-. I,- C .,,~, - ~:~ ~ I, ~-~ ',.-'~:': i ~',:' r'~ Consideration of appointments to the Beautification Committee. Mr. Anderson moved to appoint the following individuals to the Beautification Committee: Bobby Holbrook, 229 Marshall Drive, Fort Walton Beach, for a four- year term until May 24, 2008; Shirley Parker, 165- G Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, for an unexpired term until January 13, 2007; and Donald W. Laux, 11 Ferry Road NE, Fort Walton Beach, for an unexpired term until September 6, 2006. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor Holmes absent). 1( C) C f \ .~~,;;:~~'~( f~ E-: ~,. ~ ) ~ I \ ~ The City Manager and the City Attorney had no new information regarding the Social Security Number Update. l~' t. rt1 ( J"'" r i "" I,,~,~<,. I\'~-' ,:' ' J-' (, ~; Mr. Tucker discussed whether the City could take a stand against the proposed bullet train that would cost billions of tax dollars to Florida residents and benefit South Florida. Consensus of Council was for staff to primarily prepare a resolution urging an amendment on the ballot against the bullet train. Mr. Tucker received an update on the Garvie case and that an Executive Session wiIl need to be held on the new litigation. Mr. Tucker discussed reducing the millage rate to 4. 50 mills. He asked Council to consider this evening making a motion to reduce the millage rate to 4. 50. The City Manager advised Council that reducing the millage rate would mean the exclusion of some City services, such as recycling, sanitation services, or parks and recreational facilities. She advised the budget is currently being worked on and this year is very challenging with the cost. of fuel and oil prices, among others, while maintaining the same level of services and not raising the millage rate. Council discussed the fact that when they receive the budget, it is thoroughly reviewed and it is determined what . needs to be excluded at that time, and felt that no action should be taken on this issue until budget time. Mr. Anderson receivedconfinnation that the report from the Museum Ad-Hoc Committee will be discussed at the second meeting in June, and that the Historic Sites and Board will be informed of the Advisory meeting. Mr. Anderson also stated he enjoyed Relay for Life and complimented City employees for their commitment to the cause. f~ 1 ~ ~~ k'~~, ,,: ;~~ h , if; ;'_l~,.) '{ j ~: t0:: : i~ ~':~~<'" Y ~1':} : The City Manager echoed Council' s comments regarding the commitment of the City employees in the success of Relay for Life and other causes during the year. j'-' I  o o 23~3 5/ 25/ 04 j",: J '~',' .:.:" " "'. ' 0( ~~j; J: ~'~ ' The City Manager announced the Strategic Planning Meeting on June 9, 2004 and the <:;ouncil Workshop in June will include discussion on Capital Improvement Projects. The City Manager announced the Memorial Day closings in the City, and advised that hurricane season begins on June 1. l~\" , fi)) cl: ~;:~~\ :' : lI~: Y[ There being no further business, the