Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 02-28-2012 - regular — reading text

Final Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6: 00 PM 107 Miracle Strip Parkway Fart Walton B= b, PL 32548 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Meeting was called to order on February 28, 2012 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Arrived MIKe Anderson Mayor Present BobbyGriggs_ Seat 1 Present joyce gossom Council Seat 2 Present Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Tmy_Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present -- Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Present Dick R earson I Council Seat? Ptesent The Mayor advised that due to the presentation from the Sheriff, Items 5. 1 and 5. 2, the ACE Awards, and Item 6. 1, Presentation from the Friends of the Museum, were withdrawn and will be added to the March 13, 2012 agenda. 2. INVOCATION 1. Invocation Pastor Sterling Boykin of Trinity United Methodist Church will lead in the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. PROCLAMATIONS None. nI5. RECOGNITIONS None. 6. PRESENTATIONS 1. Law Enforcement Services Proposal At the City Council Meeting on February 14, 2012, Council directed staff to schedule Sheriff Ashley to present his proposal on providing law enforcement services in the City. The Sheriff will distribute back -up information/ material at the meeting. City Council ofFod Walton Beach Pose / Printed 31112011  Minutes 2012 The Mayor advised that due to the crowd that is present for tonight's presentation by the Sheriff, the auditorium is available for citizens to view the meeting live via FWB TV, Cox Channel 98. He explained there is no live broadcasting capability in the auditorium; however, the City will ensure that for future meetings on this issue the auditorium will be equipped to handle the large crowd. The Mayor also explained the rules for tonight's meeting, stating this is the first time Staff or Council has had to hear the presentation. He continued tonight's meeting is not for discussions { or debate, but for clarifying questions as a result of the presentation. The Mayor stated that a special meeting will be held in the future after Staff and Council has had time to review the information contained in the Sheriffs report. J Sheriff Larry Ashley presented, as a result of the City Council' s request of May 17, 2011, the Sheriffs Law Enforcement Services Proposal, and discussed issues including budgetary concerns, proposed personnel allocation, field deployment, organization charts, and budget comparisons. Sheriff Ashley discussed the police budgetary concern regarding the police pension plan and that police department employees are being asked to more than double their contributions during union negotiations. The Sheriff discussed the Statement of Work he received from the City and responded to their concerns, including the use of the City's police department building; services currently provided by the City; and police department personnel. Sheriff Ashley also clarified misinformation that has been circulated, including that the Sheriff is attempting to take over the police departments and that the City will be ignored if there is a catastrophic event. The Mayor asked for any questions from Council. Council received clarification on effective working relationships between the district commander and the city manager, and city council attendance and activity briefings, and that either party has the right to cancel the contract at any time during its existence with 90 days advance notice of its intention to cancel. The Mayor asked for any questions from the public for clarification purposes Chris Gibson, Brooks Street, was advised that there would be no refund from ad valorem taxes and the money would go to the City in the form of the 43 officers provided to the City. Bruce Lee Thompson (Taxi Tom) received clarification on street crime and CRA officers and the accessibility to have personal property returned to individuals upon their exit from jail Maureen Horgan, 187 Rose Marie, was advised that the Sheriffs Office does not provide 24/ 7 office hours for after -hours service calls and/or civil service standby. These calls would be responded to by police officers at the home of the caller. City Council afFod Walton Beach Page 2 Printed 31112012  239 Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2012 Joe Foster, 34 Park Circle, was advised all information presented this evening will be made public via the City's website. He also received clarification regarding the seven months of non - communication between the City and Sheriffs Office while the City was evaluating possible services to other cities and the airport. Gene Large, 17 Lake Circle, City employee, questioned the police pension and was advised further discussion would be held regarding that issue. Thom Gossom, 25 Bay Drive, questioned if a 5 or 10 year service contract would be more feasible and ifit would be possible; Sheriff Ashley responded he did not think so as it is difficult for one council to commit another to a long -range contract. The City Manager advised that at the March 13, 2012 meeting he will provide Council with an update and a projected date as to when a special meeting will be held for discussion by the public and Council, and to discuss any items that Council may want to add to the proposed Statement of Work. The City Manager further advised the document presented by Sheriff Ashley will be on the City's website by the end of tonight's meeting. John Bruner, 124 Miracle Strip Parkway, stressed the importance ofquality service by the Police Department, and that he would bring that issue up at future meetings on the issue. Diane Keller, 52 Linwood, received clarification on when the document would be placed on the website. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Approval of Agenda The vote on the motion to approve the agenda carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 8. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 14, 2012. The vote on the motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried unanimously. C9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed Dallas, 44 Bay Drive SE, discussed the stormwater problem on his property at the corner of Brooks Street and Bay Drive that has been there for the past five years. He distributed pictures of the area for Council to review, and stated he was advised that 12 more pieces of pipe are needed to carry the storm water past his walkway. Mr. Dallas presented Council a letter stating he is wiling to pay for the 12 pieces ofpipe in the amount of $2, 400.00 to correct the problem. The City Manager advised that he will look into the situation. Ciry Council ofFon Walton Beach Page 3 Printed 31112012  Minutes 2012 10. RESOLUTIONS 1. 20124 Assistance to Firefighters Grant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chief Ken Perkins advised this accepts a $ 31, 050 grant from the Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the purchase of a laptop, multi- gas detectors, portable radios, automatic external defibrillators, and a defibrillator training unit, with the City' s portion being W 3, 450.00. I'he vote on the motion to adopt Res. 2012 -4 carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 11. ORDINANCES —FIRST READING None. 12. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING 1. 1859 - Revised Stormwater Utility AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY AND INTENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 10. 521, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the ordinance for second reading. Michael Beedie, Engineering/Utilities Director, stated there were no changes since first reading. The vote on the motion to adopt Ord. 1859 on second reading carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Ryneatson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 13. APPOINTMENTS 1. Municipal Planning Board Appointment Consideration of appointment to the Municipal Planning Board for a four -year term. The City Clerk advised the appointment is for a four -year term and that Paul Horn is the only applicant. The vote on the nomination of Paul Horn to the Municipal Planning Board for a four -year term carried unanimously. City Council ofFon Walton Beach Page 4