Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-13-13-regular — reading text

259 August 13, 2013 Rebecca Sherry presented a powerPoint showing the importance of the beaches to the City and the entire area and explained how the sand tracer study will benefit the beaches of Okaloosa Island. David Sherry informed that the County has not adopted or proved the plan, that the City is not being asked for any financial assistance; and stressed the importance of the beaches and that the City is directly impacted by what happens on the beaches. Upon questioning by Council, Mr. Sherry responded the resolution is seeking support for an actual source test of the for the theory before it is implemented, and informed that there is a potential funding study. Steve Schmidt, City of Destin, gave an overview of what the City of Destin's study consisted of and stated Destin will not fund or support and does not encourage a sand tracer study, and stated the beaches are not going anywhere and the Plan done by the DEP is adequate. John Scott support of Okaloosa Okaloosa Island.Island spoke in favor of having the test done and stated the City need to Jean Hunicutt, 199 Alder Drive, encouraged Council to consider the study and do responsible management, as well as the need to support Okaloosa Island. Ron Johnson, Destin, stated he has issues with the proposed resolution and for Council to take a good look at it, and stated someone will have to pay for the study. Sandra Atkinson, 608 Audobon Drive, advised she owns a business in the City and encouraged Council to vote for the study. Maury CouncilShakleford vote againststated it. his feeling the study would be a waste of time and money and urged Mike Wright, Okaloosa Island, stated the businesses in the City are dependent on tourism and encouraged the study. Mr. Goodwin questioned if making modification to the resolution would make it acceptable. The City Manager responded that modifications would not make it acceptable, stating the parties involved, including the County, Chamber of Commerce, and the DEP, have adopted a plan that states a sand tracer study is not necessary. The City Attorney recommended taking no action until the next meeting when an amended draft could be studied, and did not recommend approving the resolution when changes are unknown. Mr. Goodwin moved to adopt 2013 -21as amended with the following changes: remove the word ' quartz' from the third paragraph; remove the verbiage ' is essential to preserve' and replace with the verbiage ' appears to be substantially important to preserve' in the fifth paragraph; remove the words ' serious' and legitimate' in the sixth paragraph; change the word ' will' to ' may' in the seventh paragraph; and change the word ' supports' to encourages' in the last paragraph. Dr, gossom seconded motion. CIty Counci/ of Forl Wulmn Beach Page 5 i'rinted 8/ 198013 260 August 13, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes Mr. Rynearson stated he will not support the motion and that he feels the City is walking into the wrong territory. Mr. Rigdon also stated he would not support the motion, that it would be a slap in the face to the City of Destin and what occurs on Okaloosa Island is none of the City business. Mr. Mead stated he would support the resolution as amended. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Rigdon RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [ 5 TO 21 MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson NAYS: Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson ORDINANCES -FIRST READING None. ORDINANCES -SECOND READING 1878 Rezoning of 204 Alconese Avenue SE ( MX -1 to R -2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 204 ALCONESE AVENUE SE, TO BE REZONED FROM MX -I ( MIXED USE MEDIUM DENSITY) ZONING DISTRICT TO R -2 ( MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the ordinance by title on second reading. Stella Jones, City Planner, advised there have not been any changes since first reading, nor have there been any additional public comments. Mr. Mead abstained from the vote as a client of his firm is a perspective purchaser of the property. Ms. Jamieson moved to adopt Ord. 1878 on second reading. Dr. gossom seconded motion Ivan ivrcau RESULT: ADOPTED [ 6 TO 01 MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSTAIN: John Mead Page 6 Printed 811912813 City Council ofFort Walton Beach  Regular Meeting 2" 1 Minutes August 13, 2013 APPOINTMENTS - L- ocal Planning Agency Appointment Staff requests City Council appointment of a citizen to the Local Planning Agency. The City Clerk informed there is one vacancy on the Local Planning Agency (LPA) and two applications on file. The applicants are Mr. Jeffrey Bullard and Mr. James Schultheis, both of whom were present to answer any questions that Council might have. Mr. Rynearson nominated James Schultheis, 614 Powell Drive, to serve of the LPA from August 13, 2013 through September 30, 2013; then for a four -year term beginning October 1 ^ 2013 through September 30, 2017. Mr. Rigdon seconded nomination and it carried RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Consideration of a Five -Lot Single Family Subdivision Plat Approval for Alconese Place Requests City Council approval of a subdivision plat for Alconese Place Subdivision at 204 Alconese Avenue SE. The City Attorney gave the oath to those who planed testify and confirmed there was no ex -parte communications on this item by members of Council. Stella Jones, City Planner, described the project and advised all notice requirements for this application have been met, and that Staff recommends approval ofthe project. Mr. Mead abstained from the vote as a client of his firm is a perspective purchaser of the property. Ms. Jamieson moved City Council approval of the final Subdivision Plat for Alconese Place Subdivision, a five lot single -family subdivision located at 204 Alconese Avenue. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Mead ahstnininv. RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 01 MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSTAIN: John Mead Approval of CRA Grant Funding for 189 Brooks Street SE Requests awards of grant funding through the CRA Matching Facade Grant Program, CRA Matching Streetscape Grant Program and the CRA Development Assistance Grant Program for a project located at 189 Brooks Street SE in the amount of $44, 281. 66. Stella Jones, City Planner, advised Mr. John LeBlanc submitted three grant applications through the CRA Matching Facade Grant program, Matching Streetscape Grant Program and the Development Assistance Program for improvements related to the Cafe Italia located at 189 Brooks Street SE within the CRA. The improvements will include painting, new concrete and stone siding, landscaping, new sidewalks, and new signage. The total cost estimate for the improvements 44, 281. 66. is $ 77,472. 96 and the grant request is for a total not -to- exceed amount of Ciry Coancfl ofFo i Wadov Beach page 7 Printed 811912013  Minutes 13, 2013 Mr. LeBlanc stated he is excited about the grant funding programs and that the improvements will improve the area. Dr. gossom moved to approve the CRA Matching Facade Grant program, Matching Streetscape Grant Program and the Development Assistance awards for 289 Brooks Street SE for a total not -to- exceed amount of $44,281. 66. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Reject All Proposals for RFP 13 -016 for Group Health Insurance & RFP 13 -017 for Dental & Vision Insurance The City Manager described the process that was taken to issue Request for Proposals ( RFPs) for the City's medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products. After review of the proposals and presentations, it was determined that the proposal from the City' s current insurance carrier, Public Risk Management ( PRM) be accepted. Therefore, the City Manager advised it is necessary to reject all proposals and continue with PRM for group health insurance and the current carriers for dental ( Florida Combined Life) and vision (NVA) for FY 2013 -14. The City Manager continued that because of the information researched during the RFP process, Staff has determined that for FY 2014 -15, it may be appropriate to issue two RFP' s, one to inquire into the feasibility of hiring an insurance agent to represent the City for health insurance, and a second to solicit proposals from the various insurance