Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-11-2011-regular — reading text

LIP Final Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6: 00 PM 107 Miracle sv p Parkway Fort Walmn Beach, FI. 3254E 1. CALL TO ORDER 6: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on April 12, 2011 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Mayor Present Council Seat 1 Present Bobby Griggs joyce gossom Council Seat 2 Present Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Absent Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present 2. INVOCATION I. Invocation by Reverend Mark Fitzhugh Synopsis: Reverend Fitzhugh is from St. Simons on the Sound Episcopal Church Executive Assistant) 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PROCLAMATIONS Scott Brannon, First Counselor to Bishop Floyd Allen, accepted the proclamation for Helping Hands and Linking Arms Day. 1. Proclamation for Helping Hands and Linking Arms Day Synopsis: Proclamation City Clerk) ATTACHVIFNTS: Pmclainatian— Helping Hands tPD1) Page I P wi,ol 411312011 City Council of Fart Walton Beach O Regular Meeting Minutes April 12 2011 5. RECOGNITIONS The Mayor presented the Student Ace Awards to Alex Strom of Choctawhatchee High School and Heather Perkins of Fort Walton Beach High School. ACE Award to Alex Strom, CHS Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Al I AA HNIEHTS: 3 -12 - II ACE SImm tl, ( FDF) 2. ACE Award to Heather Perkins, FWBHS Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: 4 - 12 - I Fcrkfre I' N' B ( FDF 6. PRESENTATIONS Ted Corcoran President of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, gave a presentation on branding the area and asked for a resolution of support to incorporate the Emerald Coast name and into all City correspondence and signage. The City Manager will place the item on the April 26 agenda for discussion. 1. Presentation by Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce President, Mr. Ted Corcoran Synopsis: The topic will be an update on the recent " Branding" project conducted by the Chamber and TDC. Executive Assistant) AT'I' A( HMFV' IS: 4- 12- 11- Fmerald Coax) Branding Frescnlatirn IDO(') 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Rigdon absent. 1. Approval of Agenda Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) RESULT: ADOPTED (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson 8. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Rigdon absent. City Cenci[ ofr,," Walton Beach Page 2 Printed 411312011  61 Minutes April 12, 2011 Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson 1. Approval of Minutes Synopsis: Approval of Minutes City Clerk) ATTA( HMENTS: J -22 -11 cc nilnolcs p) OCI 04- 01- 11 cc w0c) 2. Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study Pilot Project Synopsis: An SSES pilot project by CH2M Hill will allow the City to identify the amount of inflow and infiltration in the wastewater collection system that may be reduced to lower the costs of wastewater treatment provided by Okaloosa County. Engineering & Utility Services Director) ATTACHMENTS: IaAOcdcr2- SS IS h1cc SI, dy l' Inal ( PDII 3. Award of Bid Synopsis: Award of sole source bid to Florida Detroit Diesel Allison in the amount of $29,095 for 40 K.W. emergency generator and purchase of an automatic transfer switch and other incidentals to make the generator operational for $7, 905 for a total purchase of $37,000. Engineering & Utility Services Director) ATTACHMENTS: 19oriAa Detroit DII Proposul( PDF) 40KW MTU DI[ S1 I . GI NFRATOR SPECS ( Pun 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kay Rasmussen of the Economic Development Council announced that the firm DRS has landed a new contract in Fort Walton Beach, retaining 180 current jobs and creating and hiring an additional 150 jobs. 10. RESOLUTIONS Mr. Rigdon absent 1. Res. 2011 -11 - BP Release and Covenant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PARTIAL RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE FOR RELEASED CLAIM NUMBERS 17- 185788 -05 - 1, 17- 185788 -05 -2, 17- 185788 -05 -3 and 17- 185788- 05- 4 RELATING TO THE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the Mayor to execute Partial Release and Covenant Not To Sue in consideration of payment in the amount of $148, 570 from BP. Page 3 PriNed 4/ 1320/ 1 City Council ofForl Wcllon Beach 62 Regular Meeting Minutes April 12 2011 Finance Director) A rTAC HNIENTS: Partial Release and Covenant Not To Sue ( DOCX) ResoWOOO 2011- 11( 1) 0(') Brandy Worker, Finance Director, advised that in order for the City to receive payment for lost revenues, a Partial Release and Covenant Not to Sue must be executed to prevent double - recovery of lost revenues from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson 2. Resolution 2011 -8 - Capital Improvement Loan A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA ( THE " CITY ") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF A NOT EXCEEDING $ 965, 000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2011, TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK AND CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR USE AT THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE AND PAY ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH NOTE; ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF HANCOCK BANK TO PURCHASE SUCH NOTE PURSUANT TO A NEGOTIATED PRIVATE PLACEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY AND THE SUBSTANTIAL FORM OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HANCOCK BANK; COVENANTING TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE LEGALLY AVAILABLE NON -AD VALOREM FUNDS TO PAY THE NOTE; RATIFYING CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO THE DATE HEREOF WITH RESPECT TO THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF THE NOTE; DELEGATING CERTAIN AUTHORITY TO THE MAYOR, MAYOR PRO -TEM, CITY MANAGER, CITY CLERK, OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY, CITY STAFF AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the issuance of a Capital Improvement Revenue Note in an amount not exceeding $ 965, 000 for the purchase of a fire truck ( ladder apparatus) and certain golf equipment. Finance Director) ATl' ACH II ENTS: Rcsolmion( AgcnAa) ( Port Drafl City Attorney Opinion l clter far Series 2011 Note ( POF) Mr. Rigdon absent. Ms. Wacker explained the resolution authorizes the issuance by the City of a Capital Improvement Revenue Note, not exceeding $ 965, 000, for the purchase of the golf equipment and ladder truck. Deputy Fire Chief Ken Perkins discussed the need to replace the fire truck. City Council of Port Watson Beach Page 4 Printed  63 Minutes April 12, 2011 Regular Meeting Council expressed some concerns and requested the City to look at what the toll providing fire support to other municipalities is taking on City fire equipment. The City Manager informed that would be discussed during the budget process. _ RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS[ MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson 3. Resolution 2011 -10 - Fiscal Hardship Certificate A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY MEETS THE FISCAL HARDSHIP CRITERIA OF SECTION 218. 075 FLORIDA STATUTES, AND QUALIFIES FOR A REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF PERMIT PROCESSING FEES FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ( FDEP) AND /OR THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ( NWFWMD) FOR 2010/2011; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Certifies the City qualifies for a reduction in State permit processing fee waivers. Engineering & Utility Services Director) ATTACHMENTS: 20101l.( l1Idca1lc111drelm ( PDF)