Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-11-06 regular minutes — reading text

Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RES. 06- 8 - MOTION TO RECONSIDER Mr. Minich moved to reconsider motion to adopt Res. 06- 8. Dr. Pullen seconded motion. Mr. Minich expressed his belief that the residents should get a break and his intention to make a motion to give City residents a break in membership fees. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 4 to 3 with Patterson, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Hartwell, Campbell, and Tucker opposed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Res. 06- 8, with the following change in membership fee for County membership: $ 450. 00 for single, $ 200. 00 for dependent, and $ 50. 00 for each additional dependent. Mr. Holmes seconded motion.  Regular Council 4- 11- 06 173 RES. 06- 8 cont. Mr. Minich expressed his belief that City residents should get a break in the membership fee. Mr. Hartwell voiced agreement that City residents should have a break. Mr. Tucker commented the golfers are getting a break since the City is forgiving the debt. Dr. Pullen pointed out Council can look at it again in six months, if the golf course does not get more county residents, Council can change it again. The City Manager clarified that only two fees would change because the additional dependent membership is currently proposed at $50. 00, and the motion is to adopt the fee schedule with only these two changes. Morton Lane, 116 Palmetto Avenue, Mary Esther, mentioned the previous quota for county membership and requested membership again be open to the county. The City Manager explained there would be no quota and that anyone in the County can join. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to adopt Res. 06- 8 with the change in membership fee for County membership at $ 450. 00 for single and $ 200. 00 for dependent, and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Pullen, Hartwell and Minich in favor and Tucker opposed. WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS BID Request authorization to award RFP 06- 116, Water Transmission System Improvements to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder Hemphill Construction, Inc of Florence, Mississippi in the amount of $ 2, 723, 645 for the construction of 14,900 I inear feet of 1 8- inch ductile iron water transmission main from the new 750, 000- gallon elevated storage tank to the intersection of Beal and Memorial Parkways. Further, authorize the City Manager to approve change orders, up to 20, 000. 00, not to exceed an aggregate change order amount of $60, 000. John Hofstad, Utilities Director, explained the project needed to improve the water distribution system and ways in which the construction costs may be reduced that would not substantially affect the ability to move water from the north end to the south end of the City. Mr. Tucker moved to award RFP 06- 116, Water Transmission System Improvements to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Hemphill Construction, Inc of Florence, Mississippi in the amount of $2, 723, 645 (Base bid of $2, 947, 490 minus Deductive Alternate #1 $ 223, 845. 00) for the construction of 14, 900 linear feet of 18- inch ductile iron water transmission main from the new 750, OOO- gallon elevated storage tank to the intersection of Beal Parkway and Memorial Parkway as part of the Series 2005 Utility Revenue Bonds. Further authorize the City Manager to approve change orders, up to $ 20, 000. 00, not to exceed an aggregate change order amount of $60, 000; and to conduct value engineering to reduce the total project cost by evaluating the validity of the unit bid price for each bid item with Hemphill Construction, Inc. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. NWFLC MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR Consideration of a nomination or nominations to the Northwest Florida League of Cities Municipal Official of the Year Award. There was no action taken by Council.  Regular Council 4- 11- 06 174 CRA APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the CRA Board of Commissioners for a four year term until April 10, 2010. Mr. Minich nominated Lee Bobo, 38 Memorial Parkway SW. Mr. Hartwell nominated Wil Hugli, 12 Bayou Woods Court NW. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Lee Bobo, 38 Memorial Parkway SW, to the CRA Board of Commissioners for a four year term until April 10, 2010 and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker and Minich in favor and Pullen and Hartwell opposed. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Holmes commended the youth from Striving for Perfection for painting the outside walls of the restrooms at Garnier' s Park and mentioned they would like to do other projects on Saturday as well. He stated he is glad that the City' s emergency response vehicle is ready to go. Mr. Patterson thanked fellow Councilmen for moving forward with the building height issue. Mr. Campbell requested a status report on the McGriff boarding house issue. The City Manager reported there are six individuals still on the premises and that the City Attorney recommended eviction notices be served on Wednesday, April 12th. She advised the notices will be filed at the County Clerk' s office, the tenants will have 72 hours before eviction, and then the property will be boarded up. She also reported the City is awaiting quotes for the removal of the asbestos and that building demolition will move forward when the individuals are off the premises. Dr. Pullen wished to echo Mr. Patterson' s comments on the height issue and expressed his thoughts the County and staff have a responsibility to serve the citizens. He received confirmation that part- time employees are now being offered vision, dental and AFLAC insurance and will have to pay their share. He also discussed code enforcement and mentioned Hollywood and Industrial Street. The City Manager reported staff is still researching the Industrial Street matter and was not aware of the Hollywood matter, but would look into it. FAIRGROUNDS PROPERTY Mr. Hartwell mentioned the discussion from the workshop regarding preliminary negotiations with the County for a judicial center on the fairgrounds property. Mr. Hartwell moved to direct the City Manager to continue preliminary negotiations with County representatives to determine their requirements to build a judicial center on a portion of the fairgrounds property, and report back to Council as soon as possible. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Minich commented he has never had an unsatisfactory answer from the City Manager or staff. He commended staff on the Affordable Housing Expo held April 1st, and for the way the McGriff property situation was handled. The Mayor reported that both high schools are interested in having a youth council and there may be a workshop with them this summer to discuss the city and select students for the group. The Mayor reported that Okaloosa County League of Cities asked him to be the representative on the BRAC Task Force and the Vision 2015 Task Force, and that the City will be an active participant in the future planning of the County.  Regular Council 4- 11- 06 175 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. The Mayor said he will be unavailable to present the wreath at the Memorial Day ceremony and asked if a member of Council would like to represent the City to let him know. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager mentioned the 2015 Task Force and reported that staff will be on the various subcommittees and will act as technical expertise in various subject areas, such as transportation, public safety, etc. FINANCE DIRECTOR POSITION The City Manager wished to know if it is Council' s desire to secure the services of a recruiter for the Finance Director position. Mr. Minich moved to secure the services of the Executive Recruitment Firm, Colin Baenziger Associates of Wellington, Florida, for the Finance Director Recruitment Services within 60- 90 days, at a cost not to exceed $ 17, 500. 00, including expenses. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Pullen, Hartwell and Minich in favor and Tucker opposed. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager advised that Striving 4 Perfection Synergy has requested a letter of support from the City for its physical education grant application to the U. S. Department of Education, whereby the City would provide the use of Chester Pruitt Recreation Center and the Hedrick Athletic complex to provide non- competitive recreational extra- curricular athletic programs. There was consensus of Council to provide the letter of support for the grant application. The City Manager announced the Special City Council meeting on Tuesday April 18 at 5: 30 in the Council Chambers to discuss budget issues for the upcoming FY 06/ 07 budget. The City Manager also announced the annual Easter Egg hunt at Fort Walton Landing on Thursday, April 13 at 10 am ( rain date Friday, April 14); the Talent Showcase at the Municipal Auditorium on Thursday, April 13 at 7 pm; the Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration at the Fort Walton Landing on Friday, April 21 from 11 am to 2 pm; and the City Picnic on Saturday April 22 from 12 to 4 pm; with a golf tournament beginning at 8 am. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 1 0 p. m. 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