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Draft Minutes —
City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6: 00 PM
109 Mo-ack strip Paikwzy
Fort WA. Beach, FI, 32548
CALL TO ORDER
6:Parkway,
00 PM Meeting was called to order on August 14, 2012 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip
Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Attendee Name. Title Status Arrived
Mike Anderson Mayor Present
Bobby Griggs _ Council Seat 1 Present
Joyce gossorn _ Council Seat 2 Present
Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present
Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present
Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present
Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Present
Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present
INVOCATION
Pastor Michael Theme of Abundant Life Church gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS --Municipal Job Shadow Week
The Mayor presented a proclamation for Municipal Job Shadow Week to Michael Beedie. The
proclamation is sponsored by the Okaloosa County League of Cities.
RECOGNITIONS
None.
PRESENTATIONS --Improvement in FEMA CRS Rating for Flood Insurance
The Mayor presented the FEMA Class 6 National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating
System to Mike Bryant, GIS Manager, which will reduce flood insurance for the City's residents
who reside in a floodplain area.
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Approval of Agenda
Mr. Reeves moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion and
it carried unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3
SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6
AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Reeves moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion and it
carried unanimously._
RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3
SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6
AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson
Approval of Minutes
Consideration of approval of the minutes of the June 26, 2012, Regular Council Meeting.
Department of Corrections Contract Agreement
Work Squad Contract # WS777 between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the Department of
Corrections to provide inmate labor in the Right -of W
- ay areas within the City limits of Fort
Walton Beach.
Authorization to Reject All Bids for ITB 12 -020 Golf Club Reclaimed Water Pump Station
Request City Council authorization to reject all bids to replace the reclaimed water pump station
at the Golf Club.
Authorization to Reject All Proposals for REP 12 -021 Downtown Security Cameras
Request City Council authorization to reject all proposals to install security cameras in the
Downtown area.
Medical Insurance Renewals
Renewal of Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, effective October 1, 2012.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kay Rasmussen of the Economic Development Council (EDC) extended Council an apology for
not being present at Monday evening's budget meeting, stating the EDC was not aware of the
meeting, and ensured it would not happen again. Ms. Rasmussen advised she will present
Council an update of the EDC's activities at the August 28, 2012 meeting. Ms. Rasmussen
further advised that Larry Sassano of the EDC has identified an opportunity for the City to gain
an additional 28 acres to the Commerce and Technology Park, allowing for new businesses and
helping existing businesses to expand. Ms. Rasmussen stated the EDC has shared this
information with City staff and hopes the City is in favor, and she will share more information
with Council as the EDC moves forward with the initiative.
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Mickey Wright, 637 Merioneth, requested information on the ordinance regarding upkeep of
yards. Michael Beedie, Acting City Manager, advised the ordinance will be addressed later this
evening, and for him to call the Engineering/ Utilities Division and speak with Code
Enforcement.
RESOLUTION 2012 -17, Amend FIN 09, Purchasing Policies
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA;
APPROVING THE REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FIN -09, PURCHASING
POLICIES, SETTING COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE
PURCHASES OVER CERTAIN AMOUNTS; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Brandy Ferris, Finance Director, explained the purpose of the resolution is to include annual
purchasing waivers used in the budget process for items such as library books and computers.
Mr. Nabors moved to adopt Res. 2012 -17. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried
unanimously,_.
RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5
SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3
AYES:
Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson
1867 Amends Code of Ordinances for Consistency with LDC
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 2 AND 5, CODE OF ORDINANCES, RESOLVING CONFLICTS AND
PROVIDING CONSISTENCY WITH THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING
BOARD MEETINGS AND PUBLIC NUISANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Stella Jones, City Planner, advised the ordinance amends the City's Code of Ordinances to
provide consistency with the adoption of the Land Development Code (LDC) in March of 2012,
effective in May 2012.
Mr. Reeves moved to adopt Ord. 1867 on first reading. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it
carried unanimously.
RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/ 28/ 2012 6: 00 PM
MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3
SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5
AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson
ORDINANCES -- SECOND READING
None.
Board of Adjustment Appointment
The City Clerk advised there are four vacancies on the Board of Adjustment and two
applications from Scott Bartz and John Poindexter, the latter a late entry that did not make the
agenda. Per the Land Development Code the terms shall be from August 14, 2012, through
September 30, 2012; then for a four -year term from October 12012 through September 30, 2016.
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Mr. Reeves nominated Scott Bartz of 348 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, and John
Poindexter, 199 Beal Parkway NW, Fort Walton Beach, to the Board of Adjustment from
August 14, 2012, through September 30, 2012; then for a four -year term from October 1,
2012 through September 30, 2016. Mr. Rynearson seconded nominations and the vote
carried unanimous_ _
RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUSI
MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3
SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7
AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson
CRA Ad -Hoc Committee Appointments
The City Clerk advised there are six applications for the 7- member CRA Ad -Hoc Committee,
and she informed she will have an additional application for the August 28, 2012 meeting. The
ad -hoc committee shall continue in existence until one ( 1) year from its first meeting date, unless
extended by the City Council. The applicants are as follows: Theodore Corcoran, 27 Pryor
Road, Fort Walton Beach; Edwin J. Ell, 873 The Master Blvd., Shalimar; Thomas Knowles,
2198 Sapphire Court, Fort Walton Beach; Christa R. Machado, 92 Harris Road NE; Fort Walton
Beach; Douglas A. Pike, 321 Bream Avenue, Fort Walton Beach; and Tara Wesley, 316 Brooks
Street, Fort Walton Beach. .
Mr. Reeves nominated Theodore Corcoran, Edwin J. Ell, Thomas Knowles, Christa R.
Machado, Douglas A. Pike, and Tara Wesley, to the CPA Ad -Hoc Committee, and the vote
carried unanimous.
RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 '..
AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson
Award RFQ 12 -024 Construction Manager at Risk for Recreation Complex
Jeff Peters, Recreation/ Cultural Services Director, advised that on May 31, 2012, the Purchasing
Division issued an RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk for the City's Recreational Complex,
with the firm of Lord and Son Construction as the top -ranked company to provide the services.
Staff is requesting City Council authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and
execute a contract with the firm of Lord and Son Construction, Inc., for the Construction
Manager at Risk for the City's Recreational Complex, and if a contract cannot be negotiated,
Council authorize negotiations with the next highest firm in order of rankings until a contract can
be executed.
Mr. Rigdon moved to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and
execute a contract with the firm of Lord and Son Construction, Inc., for the Construction
Manager at Risk for the City' s Recreational Complex, and if a contract cannot be
negotiated, for Council to authorize negotiations with the next highest firm in order of
rankings until a contract can be executed. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it carried
unanimously.
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