Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-25-05 Regular — reading text

Richard S. Brown and his entire family for much success and happiness in the future. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 25th day of October, 2005. Mike Anderson, Mayor J: .,""',' "',' , ' I, JI" I, , ' I' ' I",',' I' I~' .,'II: Ii'",'' . C' , I~" 1 I ' " i Ii" ) 1, I, .,!' """, .',' ' I. i",' 4,~,,:~ ' i6i~ ,~ ' "; . ,. ;,. :".' ~"'; ,' " J; 1- ; . I: 1"#' .. I ': i i"'~ ': , i~ tf ftirfmt~ W& r b. l\ Present.ed to Ric11ard S$ Brown 0Q ../ <:: In Gratitude for Loyal and Dedicated Serruice from 10- 21- 77 To 11- 1- 05 Best Wishes Always CD~ rS r. 1f~'  CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 25, 2005 Consent Agenda Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 11 , 2005 City Clerk) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 1  MINU" OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEAG 287 OF THe-tT!Y OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA i' OCTOBER 11, 2005 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Absent: Dr. Wayne Pullen Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Mike Burton, Finance Director; 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 atter being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION Pastor Buck Dockery, Mary Esther Church of God, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Mary Esther Church of God led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS-BOY SCOUT TROOP 543 . The Mayor presented a proclamation to Tony Lawless and members of Boy Scout Troop 543 who participated in the Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT) training, and who assisted our community in times of disaster. RETIREMENTS FROM CITY SERVICE The Mayor presented proclamations to the following individuals on the event of their retirement from the City: Lucy R.Thome, School Crossing Guard, 40 years of service; John " Ezra" Nichols, Utilities Supervisor, 37 years of service; and Police Sergeant Dwayne J. Cooper, 28 years of service. FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK The Mayor presented a proclamation to Carrie Wurdeman, Public Information Officer, on the event of Florida City Government Week, October 16- 22. MIS DIRECTOR AWARD The Mayor presented a framed picture of the logo of the Sungard HTE Users Group ( HUG) to MIS Director Dominick Fiorentino as a reminder of his tenure as president of HUG. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Campbell moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Pullen absent). C- I J 288 101ll/05 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 21, 2005, and the Workshop Meeting of September 21, 2005, and the Regular Council Meeting of September 27, 2005. DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AGREEMENT To authorize the Mayor to execute the Disaster Relief Funding Agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, for reimbursement of eligible expenses related to Hurricane Katrina, and to authorize the Mayor to designate authority to the Finance Director and City Manager to execute any Request for Advance or Reimbursement, Project Worksheet, or other necessary documentation. DESHON AGREEMENTCIRCLE - DRIVE SEDIMENT BASIN To authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with Gertrude E. De Shon and Frederick A.De Shon to establish invoicing and payment methodology for construction of fence around the Circle Drive sediment basin. RES. 05- 33- ESTABLlSH WATERFRONTS FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE WATERFRONTS FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor advised Council received a revised copy of the resolution, inserting on line 19 the words ex officio, and replacing the word assume with the words carrY out. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 05-33. Mr. Hartwell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich in favor Pullen absent). RES. 05-21- AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PUBLIC WORKS AND FINANCE SECTION OFTHE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Res. 05-21. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried in favor unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich Pullen absent). VISION PLAN APPOINTMENT Consideration of an appointment of a CRA representative to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. Mr. Minich moved to appoint Charles " Chuck" Kennedy, 39 Bay Drive, Fort Walton Beach, as the CRA Board' s representative to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee until the end of his current term on February 23, 2008. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich opposed Pullen absent).  289 10/ 11/05 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Tucker discussed the article and letter that appeared in the Daily News regarding the tree stump he placed outside of City Hall, and reiterated the importance of preserving the oak trees in the City. Mr. Campbell thanked the Finance Director and Staff for the RFP' s on the City' s financial business. Mr. Campbell requested and received clarification from the City Attorney on the importance of City boards, committees, and Council to follow the procedures set forth in the Sunshine Law. Mr. Holmes thanked the people involved for the Friday Night Flicks during the summer and stated he hopes it returns next summer. The Mayor received a consensus from Council to invite the military to a Council workshop to discuss their new Mission Enhancement program, and to invite members of the MPB and CRA. The tentative date was set for October 25 at 5: 30, and the City Manager will check with Eglin to confirm the date. The Mayor also advised he will be traveling to D' lberville, Mississippi, on Monday, October 17, to present the City with a check to assist in recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina. An amount of 32,440. 87 was donated by Fort Walton Beach employees and $34, 221. 87 matched by the City, as well as contributions from some members of Council. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager mentioned it was suggested that a City Work Day in D' lberville be considered. She further advised applications are being taken for the Holiday Parade to be held on Monday, December 5th; the Fort Walton Beach Library will hold a " Monster Bash" on Friday, October 21; and the Docie Bass Center will hold its annual Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 25. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7: 50 p. m. APPROVED: MAVOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK i J  CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 25, 2005 Consent Agenda Request authorization to purchase one ( 1) compact pickup truck from Orville Beckford Ford of Milton, Florida in the amount of $ 11, 167 Purchasing Director) ( CDS Director) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: CA- 2 Agenda Item Number:  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH CO~ UNTfYDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT