Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 06-10-08 regular minutes — reading text

MPB had a hard decision to make. Mr. Minich also discussed his concern regarding the recent requests for releases of liens on property, and that the code enforcement board works hard to give people an opportunity to fix up/ improve their property, and he found it hard to believe that anyone can say they did not know about the code enforcement process or decisions. Mr. Hartwell commented on code enforcement issues and said that it is a matter of priorities and mowing the lawn or purchasing grass seed is something that can be done to keep a neighborhood nice in appearance. He further said code enforcement appeals are difficult but if the grass had been cut six months ago it would have saved everyone a lot of hassles, and asked property owners to take a little pride in their City. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Hartwell commented on the family atmosphere of the Billy Bowlegs parade. Mr. Minich commented the Billy Bowlegs was a great event and complimented the Chamber for their efforts. Mayor Anderson advised he was impressed with the way the parade and festival turned out, and commended the city' s police department for their handling of the parade and the other events that occurred this past weekend. The Mayor advised he attended a recognition ceremony for the artist who painted the mural on Brooks Bridge; and commented on the police ceremony that occurred last month; a letter from Bull Rigdon from the Fair Association thanking staff for their support at the fairgrounds; the official recognition statewide on FWBTV; and that he attended a meeting on the sister city campaign, and that the chamber and the UWF and other organizations are interested in getting involved. The Mayor advised that Representative Ray Sansom and Senator Don Gaetz will give presentations at the June 24 meeting. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager expressed her pleasure at the Billy Bowlegs parade and festival and that it was a great community event. The City Manager asked Tom Murray, Public Works Director, to give an update on the traffic pole at the comer of Highway 98 and Memorial. Mr. Murray reported that FDOT started work last night and will work at night to refurbish the finish on the pole and mast arms, and it should take about 2 to 3 weeks. He said this is a test case for FDOT and he is appreciative to FDOT for taking care of it. The City Manager announced Kids Day on Thursday, June 12, from 10 am to 1 pm at Fort Walton Landing; the Heritage Park and Cultural Center' s Lost Tribes Exhibit this summer; and the Senior Center will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, June 14 from 7 am to 1 pm, with proceeds going toward the Senior Center. Regular Council 6- 10- 08 171 ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 35 p. m. cJ~ APPROVVh- c1o:J~ L/ A?. MAYOR: k.i. e~.- iit C~ ~ C. YCLERK ~ ddm