Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-13-2010 regular — reading text

129 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Dennis Reeves, Bill Garvie, Bobby Nabors, Bill Patterson, and Dick Rynearson Seat 2 - Vacant Also Present: Robert Mearns, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION Rev. Dr. Tommye Walker, Greater Peace Baptist Church, led in the Invocation. PRESENTATION OF COLORS The Thunderbird Honor Guard presented the Colors. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Greater Peace Baptist Church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN INDIAN WEEKS The Mayor presented to David Baxter, owner of One Feather downtown, a proclamation proclaiming the last two weeks in April 2010 as American Indian Weeks. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK The Mayor presented to Maureen Horgan, Communication Supervisor, and members of the Communications Division of the City' s Police Department, a proclamation proclaiming April 11 -17, 2010 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. PROCLAMATION —NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK The Mayor presented to Vice -Commander Bill Petriz of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary a proclamation proclaiming May 22 -28, 2010 as Safe Boating Week. Commander Petriz thanked the Mayor for the proclamation and presented information on the Coast Guard' s efforts to promote boating safety, one of their key missions established by the 1971 Federal Boating Safety Act, discussed national statistics in relation to Okaloosa County, and stressed the importance of taking a boating safety course, practicing safe and responsible boating, wearing a life jacket, and being alert while on the water which are steps that will save lives. RECOGNITION— COUNCILMAN RYNEARSON The Mayor presented Councilman Rynearson with a Certificate of Completion for the Elected Municipal Officials training course from the Florida Institute of Government. 130 Regular Council 4 -13 - 10 APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Mayor requested that Item 8. 2 regarding preliminary approval to accept the FIRE Grant from FEMA be moved from the Consent Agenda to the regular agenda as Item 10. 2, as a resolution is included in the request. Mr. Patterson moved to approve the agenda as the business of the day, as amended, moving Item 8.2, Preliminary Approval to Accept the FIRE Grant from FEMA, from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda as Item 10. 2. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Reeves moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor Seat 2 Vacant). APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes of Regular meeting on March 23, 2010 and Special meeting on March 23, 2010. MOA - FIRE TRAINING BUILDING Approval of Memorandum of Agreement and Release and Indemnity Agreement for Northwest Florida State College, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreements. RES. 2010 -11- COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN The City Attorney read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN ( CEMP) FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, DATED MARCH 2010; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Fire Chief Mike Dutton explained the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan ( CEMP) has been updated as is recommended by State and County emergency management agencies. Chief Dutton advised this document replaces the CEMP that was last updated in May 2003. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. There was none. Mr. Garvie moved to adopt Res. 2010 -11. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). RES. 2010 -13 - ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE GRANT FROM FEMA Preliminary Approval to Accept FIRE Grant from FEMA. The City Manager advised the City has been informed that the FIRE grant has been awarded to the City and a resolution officially accepting the grant is required. The grant is for the acceptance of $115, 200 with an 11, 520 City match to replace all self -contained breathing apparati in the Fire Department. Chief Dutton commented that six years ago Council accepted a grant to allow the City to purchase the apparati, and this grant allows the apparati to be upgraded to be safer. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. There was none. The Mayor read Res. 2010 -13 by title. Regular Council 4 -13 - 10 131 RES. 2010 -13 - ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE GRANT FROM FEMA coat. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Res. 2010 -13. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). PUBLIC HEARING: ORD. 1818 - REMOVAL OF FARMERS MARKET /OUTDOOR DISPLAY & SALES FROM LDC The City Attorney read the ordinance on second reading by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING AUTHORITY & INTENT; REPEAL OF SECTION 13. 30. 8, TEMPORARY USES; AMENDING CHAPTER 15,ZONING DISTRICTS, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY DELETING FARMERS MARKETS AND OUTDOOR SALE AND DISPLAY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Michael Beedie, City Engineer, advised nothing has changed since first reading. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was none. Mr. Garvie moved to adopt Ord. 1818 on second reading. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor ( Seat 2 Vacant). COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO VACANT SEAT 2 Appointment to vacant City Council Seat 2. The Mayor explained that over the past two Council meetings, five individuals were nominated to fill the position for Seat 2 on the City Council. The nominees are Dean Covey, Bob Hudgens, Glenda Glover, Dr. joyce gillie gossom, and Janet Wilson. The Mayor explained that each nominee will be given the opportunity to speak on their behalf, and that voting will be done in alphabetical order and the first individual to receive four votes will be the appointee. The Mayor stated he will vote only in the case of a tie. The Mayor opened the floor to the nominees to speak on their behalf. Dean Covey, 270 Brooks Street SE, discussed his education and experience as a former councilman, that he is a current member of the City' s CRA and a member of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and that he will be fair -minded about all issues. Bob Hudgens, 256 Ventura Circle, stated he is excited about the opportunity and is honored to be considered for the seat. He continued that he is a life -long resident of the City and a local business owner, and as a realtor he understands the current economic situation and as Treasurer of the Florida Realtors he has experience in overseeing an $ 18 million budget. Glenda Glover, 115 Waynel Circle, discussed her background as Mayor for eight years, her concern for the City as a downtown business owner, and her concern that the business of the City be carried out to the very best for each of its citizens. 132 Regular Council 4 -13 -10 COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO VACANT SEAT 2 cont. Dr. joyce gillie gossom, 25 Bay Drive SE, stated her appreciation at being considered for this position. Dr. gossom stated she has served as Chairman of the CRA the past seven years, and has learned a great deal about the City in that capacity. She advised she would be honored to serve in the position if Council feels she has something to offer and contribute. Janet Wilson, 368 Gardner Drive SE, stated she is a local business owner in the City and understands the current economic situation. Ms. Wilson advised she has been a member of the Municipal Planning Board for six years and has learned a lot in that capacity, and advised it would be a pleasure to serve on the City Council. The Mayor asked if anyone from the public wished to speak on behalf of a nominee. There were none. 1st Round The Mayor called for the vote on the nominees in alphabetical order. Dean Covey - one vote with Rynearson in favor. Bob Hudgens —one vote with Reeves in favor. Glenda Glover —one vote with Patterson in favor. Dr. joyce gossom - two votes with Garvie and Nabors in favor. Janet Wilson —one vote with Holmes in favor. 2nd Round As no one person received four votes the Mayor called for the vote again in alphabetical order. Dean Covey —one vote with Rynearson in favor. Bob Hudgens - three votes with Holmes, Reeves, and Nabors in favor. Glenda Glover - one vote with Patterson in favor. Dr. joyce gossom - one vote with Garvie in favor. 3rd Round As no one person received four votes the Mayor called for the vote again in alphabetical order. Dean Covey —no votes Bob Hudgens —three votes with Holmes, Reeves, and Nabors in favor. Glenda Glover —one vote with Patterson in favor. Dr. joyce gossom —two votes with Garvie and Rynearson in favor. 4th Round As no one person received four votes the Mayor called for the vote again in alphabetical order. Bob Hudgens —three votes with Holmes, Reeves, and Nabors in favor. Glenda Glover —one vote with Patterson in favor. Dr. Joyce Gossom - two votes with Garvie and Rynearson in favor.  4 -13 -10 133 Regular Council COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO VACANT SEAT 2 cont. 5th Round As no one person received four votes the Mayor called for the vote again in alphabetical order. Bob Hudgens —three votes with Holmes, Reeves, and Nabors in favor. Glenda Glover —one vote with Patterson in favor. Dr. j oyce gossom —two votes with Garvie and Rynearson in favor. Discussion ensued before continuing the vote on the two nominees with the most votes. 6th Round Bob Hudgens —three votes with Holmes, Reeves, and Nabors in favor. Dr. joyce gossom —four votes with Garvie, Patterson, Rynearson, and the Mayor in favor. Dr. gossom will be