Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-11-05 Regular — reading text

r-- ITY OF FORT WAL TON BEAC. City Council Agenda - October 11, 2005 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Pastor Buck Dockery, Mary Esther Church of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Mary Esther Church of God PROCLAMATIONS a) Boy Scout Troop 543 - ( Tony lawless and Scouts.) For dedicated service to our community, especially in times of disaster - ten scouts and leaders participated in Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT) training. b) Retirements from City Service: lucy R.Thorne - School Crossing Guard - Police Department John " Ezra" Nichols - Utilities Supervisor - Public Works Department Dwayne J. Cooper - Sergeant - Police Department c) Florida City Government Week Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 21, 2005, and the Workshop Meeting of September 21 , 2005, and the Regular Council Meeting of September 27, 2005. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 2. Consideration of a request to approve the Disaster Relief Funding Agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs for reimbursement of eligible expenses related to Hurricane Katrina and to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. ( Finance Director) (See Backup). ( CM 2005- 51). 3. Consideration of a request to enter into an agreement with Gertrude E. De Shon and Frederick A. De Shon to establish invoicing and payment methodology for construction of fence around the Circle Drive sediment basin. ( Note: This agreement has been approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the City Attorney.) ( Public Works Director) (See Backup). General Public on items of City business. ( No Backup). Consideration of a Resolution (05-33) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, establishing the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee; and providing an effective date. ( Note: This Resolution has been approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the City Attorney.) ( CDS Director) ( See Backup.) 6. Consideration of Resolution (2005- 21) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; amending the Community Development Services, Public Works, Finance sections of the comprehensive fee schedule for the City of Fort Walton Beach; and providing for an effective date. ( Finance Director) ( See Backup). 7. Consideration of an appointment of a CRA representative to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 8. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 9. City Manager Announcements. ADJOURN  ty of Fort Walton~ each 1 Awtert:av~ MO;W8~~ 8~ P/?&CLA)f,A TI&N WHEREAS, Boy Scout Troop 543, located in the Kenwood area of Fort Walton Beach, had ten scouts and leaders participate in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in 2004, and at present 24 scouts, leaders and parents have taken CERT training or are currently in training; and WHEREAS, after the arrival of Hurricane Ivan in September of 2004, the CERT-trained Boy Scouts, through the efforts of CERT -trainer and Fort Walton Beach Fire Captain Jim Poirrier, were asked to assist at the Hedrick Center Comfort Station with the Fort Walton Beach Fire and Police Departments, the Florida National Guard, the Division of Forestry and other volunteers from the community to dispense water, ice and MREs to hurricane victims; and WHEREAS, while working at the Comfort Station, several of the Boy Scouts had the opportunity to meet Governor Jeb Bush, who noted that it was the first time he had noticed Boy Scouts working in the recovery efforts after a hurricane; and WHEREAS, Governor Bush, on June 30, 2005, after witnessing the efforts of the Boy Scouts in Fort Walton Beach, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Florida and each of the seven Boy Scout Councils in Florida, to allow the Boys Scouts to be called upon for disaster recovery; and WHEREAS, every four years, the Boy Scouts of America hold a National Jamboree where more than 40,000 scouts gather, and this year a special award was given to Boy Scout Troops that prepared for emergencies after meeting stringent guidelines, Troop 543 was one of the troops that received the 2005 National Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award; and end WHEREAS, fifteen scouts and leaders from Troop 543 were recently presented the Emergency Preparedness Boy Scouts of America Award by preparing a disaster plan for their troop, as well a plan for their home, assembling and maintaining a mobilization kit, earning the First Aid or Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge, and completing a course in emergency preparedness conducted by a local disaster response organization - completing the CERT training and the other requirements for the Award allowed the fifteen scouts and leaders to distinguish themselves, their troop and their community; and WHEREAS, Troop 543 will host the Spring Camporee in March of 2006 with Emergency Preparedness as the theme, enabling the troop to share their expertise and experiences in emergency assistance and recovery; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby extend our appreciation to BOY SCOUT TROOP 543 for their dedicated service to our community, especially in times of disaster. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this th 11 day of October 2005. MAYOR MIKE ANDERSON  Page 1 of 1 Laraine Van Etten Y"~'~~-'-~'~~~^"'""''''''''~~~~~'-'-''''''-=~~-~''"''''''''_~''"'_~~''''',^,~~~~''''''''''' m,., m'''''~~_''''_''''''~~~__~~''''_ m'''',~~''''' N'' From: Carrie Wurdeman Sent: Thursday, October 06, 200511 :00 AM To: ' laraine VanEtten ( Ivanetten@fwb. org)' Subject: proclamation larraine: This is the boy scout proclamation. The following people are supposed to attend: Youth scouts receiving Emergency Preparedness BSA James Hazelwood Andy lawless Jon lawless Alan Davis Nick Davis Chris Roberts Sean Richards Eduard Reed Zack Webster Trevor Rooney Adults Joe Hazelwood Tony lawless Jeannie lawless Alan Reed Barbara Roberts Carrie Wurdeman Public Information Officer City of Fort Walton Beach 5'1?&- 3iYJ! p~~ 10/ 6/ 2005  8ty of Fort Walto~ each 1 A wuwtca/ r t./ id 8~ 8eaut-" Uost"" P!lOClA), fA TION WHEREAS, Lucy R. Thorne served the City of Fort Walton Beach well since September 7, 1965, as a School Crossing Guard; and WHEREAS, the performance of her duties and responsibilities were always marked by her dedication, hard work and dependability. She has made many contributions to the City through her long hours of dedicated work; and WHEREAS, during her 40 years of employment with the City she has experienced many milestones with the Police Department. She has adapted easily and cheerfully to the many changes in Police Chiefs, City administrations, State laws and rules of conduct; and WHEREAS, her attention to the safety of the children escorted through her post, two generations, has contributed immeasurably to safety of the City and exemplifies the dedication of the Police Department' s service to the community. Lucy stands as an example to all who will serve in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that Lucy will be missed both professionallyand as a fellow employee, and I hereby extend our best wishes to LUCY R. THORNE for much success and happiness in the future. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City th of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 11 day of October, 2005. Mike Anderson, Mayor  ty of Fort WaltoJtJeach 1 Amertca/ yMose-t3~~ t3~ P/lcJClA), fA TIcJN WHEREAS, Mr. John " Ezra" Nichols served the City of Fort Walton Beach well since August 13, 1968, as Utilities Supervisor in the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, the performance of his duties and responsibilities were always individualized by his dedication, hard work, and dependability. He has made many contributions to the City through his long hours of dedicated work; and WHEREAS, during his thirty seven years of employment with the City he has with street experienced many changes associated with Public Works. He has been involved maintenance, drainage and flood control, water and sewer systems. Various ways of involved in of these. His performing general maintenance have been tried and Ezra was many knowledge of the construction and maintenance field allowed him to progress steadily upward; and WHEREAS, his knowledge and ability allows him to complete a project from start to finish. He can operate all types of equipment from the laser beam setting line and grade for pipe laying to operating a bulldozer in road building; and WHEREAS, his skill and understanding of the capabilities of his crew have constantly