Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 05-11-2010 regular — reading text

145 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA MAY 119 2010 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 6: 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, joyce gossom, Dennis Reeves, Bobby Nabors, Bill Patterson, and Dick Rynearson Seat 4 Vacant Also Present: Robert Mearns, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; 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 after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION/PLEDGE Rev. David Powers, St. Simons on the Sound Episcopal Church, gave the Invocation and youth from the church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Sister City Program Update. Erik Stenberg, Tennis Center Manager, gave an update on the Sister City program with Kristinehamn that was created to enhance international understanding and provide mutual benefits. He went over the long- term vision, the existing programs, the future programs, how to achieve success, the E -1 and E -2 Visas, the EDC- Swedish -American Regional Varmland -Fort Walton Beach Partnership, and the aim of Eflorida. The Mayor congratulated Erik Stenberg for recently becoming an American citizen. PROCLAMATION The Mayor presented a proclamation to Linda Evanchyk in honor of being one of five teachers nationwide to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. RECOGNITIONS The Mayor presented the Business ACE Award to Sam' s Club representatives Maria Malone, General Adams, Manager; and Denise Mattingly, Community Involvement Manager; Debbie Marketing Coordinator. NWFLOC DINNER The Mayor announced that the City received the Northwest Florida League of Cities 2010 Community of Excellence Award for the redevelopment of Chester Pruitt Park in 2009. He presented the award to Councilman joyce gossom who was Chairman of the CRA at the time of the project. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Reeves moved to approve the agenda as the business of the day. Mr. Patterson seconded Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Rynearson in favor (Seat 4 Vacant). 146 Regular Council meeting 5- 11- 10 CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Nabors moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 4 Vacant). APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes of the Special Council Meeting and Regular Council Meeting on April 27, 2010. RES. 2010 -2 - SIDEWALK/CROSSWALK PROJECT TO OWTPO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICIES OF THE OKALOOSA -WALTON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RES. 2010 -14 - APPLICATION TO OWTPO FOR NEW BIKE PATH PROJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICIES OF THE OKALOOSA -WALTON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC HEARING: ORD. 1825 - DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOL The City Attorney read the ordinance on second reading by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING SECTION 9. 01. 02, PROHIBITED LOCATIONS FOR SALES ( OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; RESOLVING CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Michael Beedie, Engineering and Services Director, advised nothing has changed since first reading of the ordinance. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Rynearson moved to adopt Ord. 1825 on second reading. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor Seat 4 Vacant). CRA APPOINTMENTS Appointments to CRA Board of Commissioners. The Mayor advised a late application has been received from Latrece Gulley and placed at Council' s seats, and that an e- mail from one of the applicants, Martin Owen, advised he has been called out of town and would not be present this evening. He further advised there are three terms available; a four -year term until May 11, 2014, an unexpired term until January 27, 2011, and an unexpired term until February 11, 2012, and that he would take nominations in that order. The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the four -year term until May 11, 2014. Mr. Holmes nominated Jenna Caldwell, 696 Tyner Street, Fort Walton Beach, to serve on the CRA for the four -year term until May 11, 2014.  147 5- 11- 10 Regular Council meeting CRA APPOINTMENTS cont. As there were no further nominations, the Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Jenna Caldwell to serve on the CRA for the four -year term until May 11, 2014 and it carried Seat 4 unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor ( Vacant). The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the unexpired term until January 27, 2011. Mr. Holmes nominated Martin Owen, 2807 Lee Trevino Court, Shalimar, for the unexpired term until January 27, 2011. Ms. gossom nominated Latrece Gulley, 331 Jonquil Circle, Fort Walton Beach, for the unexpired term until January 27, 2011. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Latrece Gulley with gossom in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Martin Owen for the unexpired term until January 27, 2011 and it carried with Holmes, Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 4 Vacant). The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the unexpired term until February 11, 2012. Ms. gossom nominated Latrece Gulley, 331 Jonquil Circle, Fort Walton Beach, for the unexpired term until February 11, 2012. Mr. Holmes nominated Douglas Pike, 124 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, for the unexpired term until February 11, 2012. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Latrece Gulley with gossom in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Douglas Pike for the unexpired term until February 11, 2012 and it carried with Holmes, Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 4 Vacant). Ms. Caldwell thanked Council for her appointment to the CRA Board. NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL SEAT 4 Nominations for Vacant Council Seat 4. The Mayor noted this is the second opportunity to nominate candidates for the vacant Council seat, and Council will vote to fill the seat at the May 25 Council meeting from those nominated tonight and from the previous meeting. The Mayor opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Reeves nominated Mike Minich. Mr. Rynearson nominated Dean Covey. The Mayor closed the nominations and advised the nominees are Bill Garvie, Mike Minich, and Dean 25h Covey, and they will have an opportunity to speak before the vote at the May Council meeting. I • Regular Council meeting 5 - 11 - 10 EMERGENCY BID REPAIR - 225 MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY WAY Staff request for permission to bid emergency repairs to storm -water drainage system failure located at, and east of, 225 Miracle Strip Parkway SW. Mr. Beedie explained that during the week of March 29, 2010, a 42 -inch corrugated metal stormwater pipe owned and maintained by the City experienced a failure underneath the western driveway to Gary Smith Honda at 225 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, and that a small sinkhole formed on April 1, 2010, which is an indicator that a larger failure could occur in the future. He continued that in order to prevent a massive failure of the existing 42 -inch corrugated metal storm drain pipe, Staff has evaluated alternatives to rehabilitate or replace the 300 linear feet of the existing pipe. Mr. Beedie advised that because this project was not programmed in the five -year Capital Improvements Program ( CIP), Staff is requesting City Council approval of an appropriation of the necessary funds to complete the project, and upon receipt of bid proposals, Staff will bring a formal request for funding and award of the project to Council. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. There was none. Mr. Reeves moved to authorize a change to the Capital Improvement Program to include the replacement of 300 linear feet of 42 -inch corrugated metal pipe and two surface inlets within the northern right -of w - ay of Miracle Strip Parkway SW in front of Gary Smith Honda at 225 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, and to proceed with issuing an Invitation to Bid to determine the appropriation amount necessary to complete the project. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor ( Seat 4 Vacant). CITY MANAGER EVALUATION The Mayor advised the first year anniversary of the City Manager is approaching and as such his annual performance evaluation by the City Council is required. The City Manager stated it has been a pleasure serving the City the past year, that a lot has been accomplished but there is still a lot to do, and in order to move forward there needs to be cohesiveness and he would like to continue in this leadership role in the City. The Mayor opened the floor to Council for comments. Mr. Nabors stated that from the responses by Council, it is clear they are pleased with the decision to hire the City Manager last year, and urged him to keep up the good work. The Mayor expressed concern over the loss of key employees the past year and his hope that they left for better paying jobs and not as a result of inner turmoil with the City management. The Mayor stated his feeling for the need to calm the waters and stabilize the City work force. He said the reorganization has worked well but there are some things he finds disturbing such as recent email traffic and some of the discussions on the Land Development Code. He hoped they go forward more positively for the next year. Mr. Reeves commented that the City Manager has done an excellent job the past year, and the decisions he made regarding the reorganization were difficult but necessary for the