Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-08-2009 regular — reading text

City' s investment policy and state statute, the Finance Director and City _Manager are authorized to invest surplus public funds; however Council concurrence is requested. A representative from PFM Asset Management will be in attendance to answer questions. ( Finance Director) 7. 2 Action: Review of Leases for Emerald Coast Science Center, Highsteppers, Kiwanis and Emerald Coast Gem and Mineral Society. Synopsis: Council to determine if these organizations provide a municipal need that the City would have to undertake; and determine what lease renewal amount should be. ( City Manager) 7. 2. 1 Emerald Coast Science Center 7. 2. 2 Kiwanis Club Boy Scout Hut 7. 2. 3 Highsteppers 7. 2. 4 Playground Gem and Mineral Society 7. 3 Action: Approve PAWS Contract for one year, fiscal year 2009 -10 in the amount of 87, 787. Synopsis: In accordance with budget guidance provided to City departments, PAWS has submitted a contract 8% lower than the previous year. Finance Director) City Council Regular Meeting September 8, 2009  7. 4 Action: Approve Mayor to sign Greenhouse Gas Emissions Letter. Synopsis: Mayor Anderson has been asked to join an initiative to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Mayor asked that this item be placed on an agenda for Council' s formal approval. Mayor Anderson) 7. 5 Direction: Establishing Legislative Priorities for 2010. Synopsis: Each year the Florida League of Cities asks for municipal input to develop their legislative strategy for the next legislative session. City has to respond to the FLOC by September 17, 2009. ( Mayor Anderson) 7. 6 Direction: Request to amend Mixed Use Main Street ( MUMS) Zoning District to permit the sale of new watercraft and new automobiles as a conditional use. Synopsis: This item was requested by Council Member Nabors. ( Council Member Nabors) 7. 7 Discussion: Consider re- naming the NW Florida Fairground to the C.H. " Bull" Rigdon Fairgrounds and Recreation Complex. Synopsis: This discussion item was requested by Council Member Reeves. ( Council Member Reeves) 7. 8 Action: Acceptance of funds from the US Marshall' s Service, and approval for staff to execute memorandum of understanding. Synopsis: US Marshall' s Service will provide the City with $ 36,000 to purchase and equip a vehicle. ( Additional backup information will be provided at the meeting) ( Police Chief) 8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 10. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Quasi -Judicial — denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi- judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes Action -Direction — Discussion items may be acted upon by the City Council by either a motion with vote in accordance with Robert' s Rules of Order, or by a consensus of the Council. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ( Chapter 286. 0105 F.S.) The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850- 833 -9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850- 833 -9925 or 1- 800 -955 -8771 ( TDD) or 1 -800- 955 -8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. City Council Regular Meeting September 8, 2009  City of Fort Walton Beach 'V mai a'slAnet 8vutilulF ed/ss TRi CLAatA7ioN WHEREAS, the first Wildlife Refuge to be so designated in the United States of America was The Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge created in 1903 to protect egrets and other birds from extinction by plume hunters; and WHEREAS, the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge ( ECWR) has been operating for 15 years to rescue, rehabilitate, and where possible, release back into the wild, the numerous animals, birds and all wildlife in the Northwest Florida area; and WHEREAS, the ECWR has been accomplishing its work with little or no assistance other than donations by interested citizens and volunteers who give of their time and talents; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach has leased 5. 1 acres of land to the ECWR for its permanent location for $ 1 per year as the City Council has been established that the ECWR provides a valuable public service; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach does hereby, recognize the outstanding service to -the public the ECWR has performed and is performing on behalf of the citizens of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its appreciation to the! staff, officers volunteers and donors of the ECWR for performing such an important service in assisting wildlife within the area. NOW, THEREFORE 1, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim the month of September as the official WILDLIFE REFUGE MONTH as the ECWR celebrates its fifteenth year anniversary. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City 8th of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this day of September, 2009. MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  or V uny of P ort Walton 1"Seach V 4 WHEREAS, September 17 - 23, 2009, marks the two hundred twenty - second anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary; and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week. NOW, THEREFORE 1, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23, 2009, as CONSTITUTION WEEK* and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals of the Framers of the constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that lost rights may never be regained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the 8th Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this day of September, 2009. MAYOR MIKE ANDERSON  CITY COUNCIL MEETING Seutember 8, 2009 Approval of Agenda Agenda Item Number: 1  CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 2009 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: Executive Session of August 25, 2009 Regular Meeting of August 25, 2009 Agenda Item Number: 2. 1  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 271 OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AUGUST 25, 2009 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at 6: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Virgil Miller, Dennis Reeves, Bill Garvie, Bobby Nabors, and Dick Rynearson Absent: Bill Patterson Also Present: Robert Mearns, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Reverend Roger Peadro, First Christian Church, gave the Invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Mayor advised of two requests for withdrawal of agenda items. He reported that Joe Bogdahn of the Bogdahn Groups is detained at an airport and that Mr. Bogdahn requested the presentation of the General Employees' Pension Plan be withdrawn until the September 22 meeting, and that the Finance Director has agreed to this request. The Mayor further advised that Mr. Patterson, who is absent from tonight's meeting, requested his agenda item 9. 7 on panhandling be withdrawn and he will resubmit it for a future agenda. Mr. Nabors moved to remove Item 9. 4, Review of Complimentary Golf Rounds, Item 9. 5, Discussion of Police and Firefighter Pension Plans, and Item 9. 6, Discussion of Revenue Sources for FY 2010 budget, from the August 25, 2009 agenda. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion. Mr. Nabors stated his feeling that the items in question have been discussed thoroughly at past meetings and he sees no need to revisit them. Mr. Rynearson echoed Mr. Nabors' feeling, stating the door has been closed regarding complimentary golf rounds, that negotiations are needed in regards to police and firefighter pensions, and that the budget is public record for anyone to review. Mr. Miller stated that the City Council is the enforcer of the City Charter and that hie was elected to enforce the Charter and to make wise decisions, and that he is not afraid to discuss what is brought before him. Mr. Miller stated he sees hesitation from Council to discuss things, of bringing things to fruition, and noted they have that chance this evening and that he may have a solution that will please everyone, but he is not being allowed to talk about it. Mr. Miller further stated that City residents should be concerned, as he feels the Council " squeezes stuff under the table." Mr. Miller noted he still has two chances in September to discuss the budget, that he never had the opportunity to discuss the