Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 02-12-08 regular minutes — reading text

2/ 12/ 08 Regular Council 11 MPB APPOINTMENT ( CONTI The Mayor Pro Tern called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Jim Tucker, 590 L' Ombre Circle, with Miller, Garvie, and Pullen in favor. The Mayor Pro Tern cast his vote for Allen Sterns. By a majority vote, Allen Sterns, 2 Ipswich Circle, was appointed to the Municipal Planning Board for a four year term until February 11, 2012. BEAUTIFICATIONITREE BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board. Mr. Reeves nominated Karyn Coleman. The Mayor Pro Tem called for the vote on the nomination to re- appoint Karyn Coleman, 210 Pelham, to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board for a four year term until February 11, 2012 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Hartwell in favor. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Hartwell requested that an item be placed on the February 26 Council agenda to request that the Finance Director report to Council the findings of inquiry into activities involving the Presidio invoices and payments. Mr. Hartwell also discussed an e- mail from the Finance Director referencing her not being able to contact the City' s Labor Attorney directly by the City Manager, and questioned whether the City Manager can direct how and when a Charter Officer of the City can contact the Labor Attorney. The City Attorney added that the Labor Attorney is the only one who would determine whether he represents the City. The City Manager advised the Labor Attorney works and represents the interest of the City and individual employees do not have an inherent right per the personnel policy to contact the labor attorney directly. She explained if there is a grievance, the employee goes through the Human Resources Director, who hears the issues and shares them with the labor attorney. She suggested the labor attorney contact Council about this particular issue as he has an opinion he would like to share on this matter and he can do that collectively or individually. Dr. Pullen moved to suspend Roberts Rules of Order during this discussion. Mr. Miller seconded motion and it failed by a vote of 4 to 3 with Miller, Garvie, Pullen, and Hartwell in favor and Holmes, Reeves, and Minich opposed. The Mayor Pro Tem advised that a 2/ 3, 5 to 2 vote, is needed to suspend the rules. He further advised that any actions a councilmember may want the Council to consider is to be placed on the agenda, and when he is chairing a meeting, he as Mayor Pro Tem will overrule anything that is not an agenda item. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ( CONTI Dr. Pullen advised he will formally place on the February 26 agenda to discuss his observations for the past five years and what he would consider harassment and a hostile work environment in the City. The Mayor Pro Tem stated he looks forward to that agenda item for the next meeting. Mr. Garvie stated he appreciates being the alternate to Dr. Pullen on the Library Cooperative Board, and discussed the many services the Cooperative offers, as well as the seminars that the Fort Walton Beach Library is offering.  Regular Council 2/ 12/ 08 12 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ( CONTI Mr. Reeves acknowledged the importance of each Council member and noted the sometimes difficult decisions that have to be made, and that he is proud to be a member of this Council. Mr. Miller discussed the impact of Amendment I will have on the City and its residents. Mr. Holmes discussed the fundraisin9 activities by the Senior Center and the Heritage Park, and noted the popularity of the Ferry Park Fitness Trail and that some sort of traffic control may be needed in the future. n Mr. Minich discussed the Pancake Breakfast fundraising event at the Senior Center and the planned Texas Hold' em Night Fundraiser being planned by the Heritage Park Cultural Center, and urged everyone to support these endeavors. Mr. Minich also noted the Golf Tournament on tI March 8 in support of the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager announced the Fort Walton Beach Library is hosting the AARP Tax Aid Service beginning February 1 through April 15; announced the Charity Golf Tournament on March 8; the Heritage Park and Cultural Center' s Hold ' em on the Highway Poker Tournament Fundraiser on February 25 at Scully' s and the AVT Tennis Tournament at the Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center from February 23 to March 2. Great The City Manager also announced that on Monday, February 18, there will be a Neighborhood Partnership Meeting at 6: 30 pm at the Fort Walton Beach Library. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 00 p. m. MAYOR: -=- AP ROVED1:L : ~' ~ A71l CITY CLERK ddm rI. tI