Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-14-09 regular minutes — reading text

reference check and staff can perform the rest in- house. CITY MANAGER POSITION Council to identify five ( 5) finalists and one ( 1) alternate for selection of a new City Manager. Item pulled from the agenda, no action taken. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNCIL AND MAYOR Request from Councilman Miller —Discussion regarding the Role and Responsibilities of City Council and Mayor. This item was pulled from the agenda. DECLARE COUNCIL AS CRA Request from Councilman Miller — Discussion regarding Council to declare itself the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, and utilize existing CRA Board Members as a downtown advisory group. This item was postponed until May 12, 2009 Council meeting. UWF /GREAT SYLVANIA HEIGHTS FRONT PORCH Request for Council' s support for UWF /Greater Sylvania Heights Front Porch's application for funding assistance for Brownfields Training. John Hofstad, Utilities Director, explained the request is for Mayor Anderson to execute a support letter for the Greater Sylvania Heights Front Porch neighborhood, along with the University of West Florida, seeking federal grant dollars through the Brownfields program to conduct hazardous materials training and Hazwopper training within their neighborhood. 164. Regular Council 4 -14 -09 UWF /GREAT SYLVANIA HEIGHTS FRONT PORCH cont. Mr. Garvie moved to support the UWF /Greater Sylvania Heights Front Porch application for Brownfields Training. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson In favor. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The Acting City Manager advised the Wastewater Treatment Interlocal Agreement has been given preliminary approval and that the Bond Insurer is voting on it today and if approved, it will be on the 28th 5th April City Council Agenda and the May County Commissioner's agenda. He reported the Kepner Drive project will commence on Tuesday to install 1600 feet of water line and fire hydrants. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Holmes welcomed the new Councilmen and mentioned the landscaping at the cemetery looks nice and he has received a lot of comments. He also commented on the new agenda format. Mr. Miller commented that tonight's meeting went in a positive way and hoped in the future issues are addressed in a respectful manner, and he looks forward to working with the new Council. Mr. Reeves noted the new Council members are a " breath of fresh air" and there is definitely a different spirit in the Council Chambers, and he is looking forward to working with the new Council. He also thanked all members of the City Boards and Committees for their efforts. Mr. Garvie noted the serious monetary issues within the County and City that will affect many of the services provided to the citizens. Mr. Nabors stated he is looking forward to serving on Council and thanked City staff and former Council members for their help and support. Mr. Patterson thanked the citizens for electing him back to the Council and that he is there to work for them. Mr. Rynearson congratulated the Finance Director and Budget/Grant Manager for the awards they received. He also commented on the work done at the cemetery and mentioned a lot of positive comments have been received. The Mayor congratulated Chief Dutton for being named " Chief Fire Officer" one of only 630 in the world to be so designated. He also noted the good work done by the Police Department, the Public Works staff, and all City Departments. He pointed out the update from the EDC and how they are 25th marketing the area. The Mayor advised the Memorial Day ceremony will be held on May and he will be out of town and asked Council to look at their calendars so that someone else can attend in his place. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8: 35 p. m. APPROVED: 0-0c)2 ATTEST: MAYOR: CIV CLERK ddm