Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 06-08-2010 regular — reading text

Authority attorneys for review and possible revisions. Mr. Beedie continued the issue of how the funding for the infrastructure will be distributed remains an unresolved item, but the remaining funding remains unaffected. Mr. Beedie advised the CRA Board reviewed the Interlocal Agreement at their June 3 meeting and voted on its approval, contingent on resolving the funding agreement issue. The Mayor asked for public input. There was none. Mr. Holmes moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement contingent upon resolution of the HUD funding issues. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. The City Attorney advised the agreement should not be signed until the HUD funding issues are resolved. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager updated Council on the City's response to the oil spill, advising that as of this date there has not been a lot of residue washing ashore. The City Manager discussed the City' s efforts to defend environmentally sensitive areas with a fiber that will absorb petroleum and allow water to pass through it, and this fiber will be placed at certain locations including Liza Jackson Park, sensitive areas around the bay, and at Lake Earl. The City Manager stated at this time it is a `wait and see' game, that the Island has only minimal impacts, but it is difficult to know what will occur due to changes in weather and other unknowns.  179 Regular Council 6/ 8/ 10 MAYORICOUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. gossom questioned whether the budget policy issues needed to be revisited and whether Staff received adequate guidance from Council. The City Manager advised Staff is preparing for a budget policy meeting on June 29. Council remarked on the lengthy budget policy meeting of last week and that efficiency can be lost, and suggested that meetings not go beyond two hours in length and to hold additional meetings if needed. The City Manager advised that Staff is working on a revised budget and will present the information to him on Friday, and he will have a better feel on matters at that time. Mr. Reeves stated he had an enjoyable time at the Billy Bowlegs Parade Mr. Patterson stated he enjoyed the parade as well. Mr. Patterson distributed his resignation letter from the City Council effective June 14, 2010 to concentrate on his campaign for sheriff, and stated he enjoyed working with the Council and serving the citizens of the City. Discussion ensued on the schedule to fill Mr. Patterson' s seat. The Mayor advised nominations will be made at the meetings of June 22 and August 10, since there are no meetings in July, and the appointment will be made at the meeting of August 24. The Mayor announced he attended the Memorial Day Service at Beal Cemetery and it was a very moving ceremony; he attended a meeting with Senator Gaetz and Representative Gaetz and that they discussed issues such as volunteers to watch the coastline and to protect the booms; he attended a meeting of the EDC Roundtable; and thanked the City' s Recreational /Cultural Services Division and the Police Department for their assistance with the Billy Bowlegs parade. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6: 58 pm. i1A Ive Date Completed: 6/ 14/ 10