Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-24-13--regular — reading text

Minutes September 10, 2013 Regular Meeting 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. 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 abstained. r RESULT: APPROVED [ 6 TO 01 c MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 n SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 N AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSTAIN: John Mead RESOLUTIONS o 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. Synopsis: ( Budget and Grants Manager) Amends the current fiscal year budget for donations, grants, bank revenue notes, and other unatrtieipated activities. AI Lwu+lENTS: 9 - 10 - 13 and tAmendment line lceins IPDH 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 carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 2013 -25 Interlocal Agreement for Local Option Gas Tax Page 4 Cq Council ojFort Wallon Beach rg. u  8. 1. 2 Minutes September 10, 2013 Regular Meeting 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. Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Staff requests approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County and the nine municipalities for the funding distribution of all local option gas tax revenues until December 31, 2023. The interlocal agreement states a 64% distribution to Okaloosa County and a 36% distribution to the municipalities. o nrl_ na Nu- N m an Interlocal Agreement Local Option GUS Tex lTm 2023 Calendar Yenr PDF) Qx 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 ia extend it; rather, the County reset the calculation of funding distribution between themselves and o the nine municipalities and an initial funding split of 71%/ 29% was calculated. r After much discussion amongst the municipalities and County, a compromised 64 %/36% 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 of Part Wafron Beach Page 5  anz Minutes September 10, 2013 Regular Meeting None. ACTION- DIRECTION -DISCUSSION Award of RFP 13 -018 for a Pay & Classification Study Synopsis: ( Finance Director) Requests City Council approval to award RFP 13 -018 for a Pay & Classification Study to Evergreen Solutions, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida. 11. 1 M UNIENI' S: RIP13 -018 Bid Tabulation IPD1 RIP 13- 018 Bid Docmnnnl IPDI') RI 'P 13 - 018 Bid Proposal - 1- ragmen SOWWO 1, I I ( WIX ) N This item was pulled from the agenda for discussion at a later date. City Council Winter Meeting Schedule Q0n Na Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) c City Council shall determine the regular meeting schedule for November and December. In prior 2 years, City Council has decided to cancel the second meeting in November and December due to the proximity to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The City Manager reported that this year 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. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 I SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson ',... CITY MANAGER REPORTS 1. Motion to Legislative Priorities Vote OM) IEN 1 S- (' urrent ,Hneting: 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. City Council of Fort 11`111., B .. h Page 6 Packet Pg- 26  F8.1 27 Minutes September 10, 2013 Regular Meeting 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 unanimously. The City Manager advised he will submit the above four issues to the NWFLOC. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 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