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

given the Oath of Office at the end of the meeting. REFUND REQUEST - CONCERT FOR HAITI Request for Refund. The City Manager reported the NAACP submitted an application to conduct a concert for Haiti at the Landing on March 14th with the Chamber of Commerce as a co- sponsor and noted the City was not an event sponsor. He stated the application was routinely processed as submitted, there was no request for fee waiver and no indication a fee waiver was, or would be, requested. He stated the event necessitated two police officers, fire inspection, sanitation for trash and garbage services, electricity for the stage and vendors, and stocking of the rest rooms. He said the $ 455. 00 charges for services, as established in the fee schedule, were paid prior to the event. He said subsequent to the event a letter was received requesting a waiver of the fees. He said it is administration' s position that the fees and charges represent a means to recover actual costs to the City and the taxpayers and the decision to waive such costs is a City Council decision since any waiver of a charge is a policy decision on whether to actually make a contribution to the event Sabu Williams, President Okaloosa County Branch NAACP requested a refund of $455 charged for the rental of the Landing and associated direct costs to host the Concert for Haiti. He explained they collected approximately $ 4,000 and wanted an opportunity to send as much as possible to Haiti. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As no on wished to speak public input was closed. Mr. Nabors moved to refund the $455. 00 to the NAACP. Mr. Patterson seconded motion. Discussion was held with an exchange of views between those in favor of granting a refund and those who were concerned over setting a precedent. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 4 to 3 with Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and the Mayor in favor, and Holmes, Reeves, and Rynearson opposed ( Seat 2 Vacant). SUPPORT FOR EXTENDED RED SNAPPER SEASON The Mayor advised that a request is being made to email NOAA to extend the red snapper season. Captain Bob Zales II, Panama City, advised that NOAA Fisheries Service is seeking comments by April 14th on a proposed rule to increase the Red Snapper quotas in the Gulf of Mexico. He presented information on the Red Snapper issue and requested the City support extending the Red Snapper season and increase the stock limit. 134 Regular Council 4 -13 - 10 SUPPORT FOR EXTENDED RED SNAPPER SEASON cont. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. As no one wished to speak public comment was closed. Mr. Nabors moved to email a letter of support to NOAA requesting they increase the stock limit and extend the Red Snapper fishing season. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). CITY MANAGER REPORTS h The City Manager requested a Special Council meeting on April 27` at 5: 00 p.m. for a presentation on Performance Measures. There was no objection from City Council. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Holmes congratulated Dr. gossom and welcomed her to Council. Mr. Reeves noted Council will be without a Mayor Pro -Tern with the departure of Councilman Garvie. He nominated Mike Holmes to serve as the Mayor Pro -Tem for the April 1, 2010 until March 31, 2011 period. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Mike Holmes as Mayor Pro -Tem from April 1, 2010 until March 31, 2011 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant). Mr. Reeves welcomed Dr. gossom on board and stated he looked forward to working with her. Mr. Garvie mentioned as a condition of running for State Representative he was required to submit an irrevocable letter of resignation. He said since he was unsuccessful in the election he submitted a letter to the City Clerk asking he be considered to fill his seat. He thanked everyone for the time and support and welcomed Dr. gossom to the Council. Mr. Nabors congratulated Dr. gossom and stated he look forward to serving with her. He expressed appreciation to everyone who showed an interest in serving on City Council. Mr. Patterson welcomed Dr. gossom and stated he looked forward to working with her. He mentioned at the end of next month he will have to submit his resignation to run for Sheriff. Mr. Rynearson welcomed Dr. gossom and stated he looked forward to serving with her. He thanked the other individuals interested in serving on City Council. 20t'; The Mayor mentioned the Police Department annual Construction Junction held March congratulated Erik Stenberg for a successful tennis tournament; mentioned his appearance on the Weather Channel on the golf tournament and thanked the TDC for making the arrangements; mentioned feedback on the golf course 3rd; had a lot of positive comments; mentioned the Youth Super Day on April mentioned the presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the museum volunteers; mentioned a meeting last Thursday with the Department of Environmental Protection provided information on the grant funding process; mentioned lobbying issues and noted two issues that stand a chance of being passed are the jobs bill that will provide incentives for small businesses, and the red light camera bill; and he welcomed Dr. gossom to the Council. INSTALLATION The City Attorney conducted the Oath of Office for Dr. joyce gillie gossom, Seat 2. Regular Council 4 -13 - 10 135 ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7: 28 p.m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: a., 1 Cfyy CLERK // - ddm