Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-27-2006 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

to be charged for the use of equipment or services, since there would be nothing stating otherwise. He suggested Paragraph B remain, but to delete the language "for using dollies, trailers, lifts, or slim jims or any other special equipment or services." Mr. Minich moved to amend Res. 06- 12 to change Paragraph B to delete the language " for using dollies, trailers, lifts, slim jims, or any other special equipment or services." Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Holmes abstained). Mr. Holmes inquired if a vote on the resolution could be tabled since the representatives of the wrecker companies were no longer present. The City Attorney stated it could not since an ordinance has been adopted that expects maximum fees. The City Manager suggested a survey be conducted to ascertain towing fees in the surrounding jurisdictions, then come back to Council with a revised resolution. Dr. Pullen moved to amend resolution to delete the " per person" wording from Section II A, Tow Charge for All Vehicles, and Additional time at the scene. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Holmes abstained). Dr. Pullen moved to remove " Dollies" from Section II A. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Hartwell in favor and Minich opposed ( Holmes abstained). The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to adopt Res. 06- 12, as amended, and it carried by a vote of 6- 0 with Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor Holmes abstained). The City Manager received clarification that Ord. 1671 will not have to come back for second reading since only one phrase was changed regarding the yard size and it did not affect the title. RES. 06- 18. SUPPORT OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT/ JLUS PLAN The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH REGARDING SUPPORT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY' S APPLICATION FOR FUNDS TO COORDINATE A GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN AND JOINT LAND USE STUDY WITH THE SURROUNDING MUNICIPALITIES. The Mayor advised that an elected official will be selected to serve on the Policy Committee for the study at a future meeting. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Res. 0 6- 18. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RES. 06. 19. US 98 BY. PASS The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE OKALOOSA- WAL TON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (TPO) CONSIDER US 98 BY- PASS ROUTE AROUND THE FORT WALTON BEACH URBAN AREA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  06/13/ 06 Regular Meeting 36 RES. 06- 19 ( CONTI Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Res. 06- 19. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. TRANSPORTATION/ STORMWATER PROJECTS. ONE-CENT SALES TAX Consideration of a request to approve transportation and stormwater projects within the City of Fort Walton Beach to be funded if a one cent sale"s tax referendum is passed on September 5th, as prioritized by participants at the All Neighborhoods meeting held on June 7, 2006. The City Manager discussed the projects proposed to be funded if the one- cent sales tax referendum is passed in September, based on input from citizens from the All Neighborhoods meeting held on June 7. Mr. Minich moved to approve the list of transportation and storm water management projects within the City of Fort Walton Beach, to be funded if the one- cent sales tax referendum is approved. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RES. 06- 20. DISTRIBUTION OF ONE-CENT SALES TAX FUNDS The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPROVING DISTRIBUTION PERCENTAGES FOR THE ONE PENNY SALES TAX FOR EACH MUNICIPALITY WITHIN THE COUNTY AND SUPPORTING THE SOURCE OF POPULATION STATISTICS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. the The City Manager explained the City will receive approximately 250/0 of the total proceeds from sales tax if it is successful sales The City Manager explained the County has agreed to share with the municipalities 41 0,10 of the 250/ of the municipalities share, or 11 % of tax proceeds, and that the City will receive approximately 0 the total sales tax proceeds, which amount to approximately $ 25 million dollars. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Res. 06- 20. Mr. Campbell seconded motion. tax, Discussion included possibly lowering the millage rate to 4.47 mills to compensate for the sales that it will take lot of work to educate the and that the tax is misunderstood among the public and a public on the benefits of the tax. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson. Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. INSTALLATION OF REUSE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE/ HURLBURT FIELD the City To award installation of reuse water infrastructure within Hurlburt Field Air Force Base and MS, in to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Hemphill Construction Company of Florence, the amount of $979, 370. 00 and if approved, authorize the City Manager to execute individual change orders in the amount of $20, 000. 00 not to exceed an aggregate amount of $65, 000. to John Hofstad, Utilities Director, explained that in April Council approved Staffs recommendation with two reject the reuse water project element because of the high cost of the bids. Staff negotiated project bidders for a reduced scale project not to exceed the remaining amount of the grant. Regular Meeting 06/13/ 06 237 INSTALLATION OF REUSE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE ( CONTI Dr. Pullen moved to award installation of reuse water infrastructure within Hurlburt Field Air Force Base and the City to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Hemphill Construction Company of Florence, Mississippi, in the amount of $979, 370. 00, and authorize the City Manager to execute individual change orders in the amount of $20, 000 not to exceed the aggregate amount of $65,000. 00. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. FLC OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM Consideration of nominating individuals for the annual Florida League of Cities - Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Program. The City Manager mentioned last year six nominations were submitted for the Florida League of Cities - Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Program, and four of the nominations made it into the finals. She recommended this year that the City Employee of the Year, Charlotte Dunworth, be considered for nomination for the City Employee of the Year category. She asked if Council wished to make nominations in any of the other categories. Mr. Minich moved to nominate Mayor Mike Anderson for Mayor of the Year. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Mr. Minich moved to nominate the City Manager Joyce Shanahan for City Manager of the Year. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Mr. Tucker moved to nominate the City Clerk Helen Spencer for City Clerk of the Year. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Dr. Pullen recommended the PIC Carrie Wurdeman be submitted for recognition in a category. Dr. Pullen moved to nominate Councilman Jim Tucker for Council Member of the Year. 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. Mr. Holmes moved to nominate the City Attorney Toni Craig for City Attorney of the Year. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. The City Manager will give some thought on a recommendation for a nomination in the Citizen of the Year category. . COUNCIL CONDUCT Discussion regarding council conduct. Mr. Minich referred to conduct by a Councilman who believed he has cart blanche to conduct business in the city in any manner he chooses. He referred to the City of Fort Walton Beach Council Rules of Conduct & Protocol which tells Council h ow tog 0 a bout City Council business a nd expressed his belief that Councilman Dr. Pullen has violated the protocol on several occasions. He mentioned Council has in the past on many occasions told Dr. Pullen in Council meetings they were unhappy with it and he still continues to do so. He believed it is now necessary for Council to let Dr. Pullen know exactly what Council does not want him to do, then move forward. He offered examples of harassment of the City Manager and staff, the conducting of unauthorized investigations, and wasting of city money and staff time on excessive requests for information, as a violation of protocol on the part of Dr. Pullen.  06/13/ 06 Regular Meeting 38 COUNCIL CONDUCT ( CONTI Mr. Minich moved to censure Dr. Pullen and direct him to cease any unauthorized investigations into city business, refer all investigations he deems appropriate to the City Manager as per the Council Rules of Conduct & Protocol manual, adopted June 8, 2004 and for a period of 180 days clearly state the purpose for any requests for information he may submit to the City Manager or City Clerk. Further, the City Council directs the City Manager to refer back to the City Council any requests for information from Dr. Pullen that she believes is overly tedious, does not completely understand, or she believes is to support an unauthorized investigation into city matters. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Tucker expressed that censure is far too strong for someone who works hard to do what he thinks is right. Mr. Minich mentioned they all have roles and