Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-09-2007 regular agenda — reading text

City of Fort Walton Beach is 4. 1986 mills for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008 and is 5. 0% below the rollback rate of 4.4196 mills. The 5. 0% decrease is the percentage decrease in 0 property taxes. The purpose for setting the millage rate at 4. 1986 mills is to fund expenses of the General Fund for the fiscal year beginning Octo~ er 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008. , PUBLIC HEARING - ORD. 1740: BUDGET FOR FY 07/ 08 The Mayor pointed out a revised copy has been distributed to Council. The City Attorney read the ordinance by title. AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES, EXPENSES, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing relating to Ord. 1740 establishing the budget for the City of Fort Walton Beach for the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008. As there was no one who wished to speak, the pUblic hearing was closed. Charlotte Dunworth, Budget/Grants Manager, went over the updated amounts for the special projects and open purchase orders to be carried over. The City Manager explained that the $2 million proceeds from the sale of property at the fairgrounds will be invested, there will be a schedule to payoff the bonds and it will be shown as a designated fund balance in the annual financial report. The Budget/Grants Manager mentioned the communication services tax amount will be shown as a designated fund balance on the financial statements. The City Manager noted that the budget document before Council already reflects those changes. The City Attorney confirmed that the changes are not substantial enough to require another reading of the ordinance. Mr. Minich moved to amend Ord. 1740 to update the special project and encumbrance (open ~ purchase order) carryover lists as provided by the City Manager. Mr. Reeves seconded motio.n carried ously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Pullen, and Minich in favor . . Garvie anandd iHt Ubnanim) artwel I a sent. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1740, as amended, on second reading. Mr. Reeves seconded motion. Mr. Miller voiced his objection to deleting the Finance Director with approval authority of budget transfers and expressed his belief there needs to be two people to coordinate transfer of funds.  Special Council 9- 19- 07 145 ORD. 1740 cont. Dr. Pullen voiced his agreement with the objection and expressed the need for checks and balances. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to adopt Ord. 1740, as amended, on second reading and it carried by a vote of 3 to 2 with Holmes, Reeves, and Minich in favor and Miller and Pullen opposed ( Garvie and Hartwell absent). The Mayor announced Ordinance 1740 is adopted, as amended, on second reading establishing a l budget for the City of Fort Walton Beach for the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008, with a Final Millage Rate of 4. 1986 mills, which is 5. 0% less than the rollback millage of 4.4196 mills. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5: 45 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK ddm  147 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council qf Fort Walton Beach, florida, was held on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 7: 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, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Lisa Absher, Finance Director; 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 Pastor Brad Bynum, Destin Church of Christ, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE Youth from Destin Church of Christ led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ABSENCE OF CITY MANAGER The Mayor announced that the City Manager was being honored at the Second Annual Athena Award Ceremony and would be absent from tonight's meeting. PRESENTATIONS Police Chief Ted Litschauer explained a fund raiser was held to purchase two certified trained drug dogs, and he introduced the City of Fort Walton Beach Canine Unit led by Cpl. Donny Yeakos and K- 9 " Catty." STUDENT AWARD FOR CIVIC EXCELLENCE ( ACE) The Mayor presented the Student ACE Award to Samuel Venuti, Choctawhatchee High School. PROCLAMATION- DOG DAZE Aimee Schaeffer accepted the proclamation for Dog Daze to be held at the Fort Walton Landing on September 29. PROCLAMATION- LEN MITCHELL The Mayor presented a proclamation and plaque to Len Mitchell, Long- Range Planning Manager in the City' s CDS Division, upon his retirement after 17 years of dedicated service to the City. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Mayor asked for the approval of the agenda with the understanding that Item 22 regarding the employment of the Finance Director has been withdrawn. Mr. Minich moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 148 Regular Council 9/25/ 07 CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor commented that on the Consent Agenda, questions of clarification are permitted and if there is a possibility it will be understood to take place; however, an item should be pulled only ,' voted and discussion will occur. In regard to the minutes, the Mayor advised that if against' typographical errors are found before the meeting to let Staff know so they can be corrected beforehand. Mr. Minich moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Executive Session of September 5, 2007; the Special Council the Meeting of September 5, 2007, as amended; the Executive Session of September 11, 2007; Council Workshop of September 11, 2007; and the Regular Council Meeting of September 11, 2007. TOURING PROGRAM PRESENTER SUPPORT GRANT Consideration of Council approval to permit the Fort Walton Beach Library to expend funds received in the State Touring Program Presenter Support Application. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Presentation by Okaloosa County Commissioner James Campbell requesting support for a County-wide Recreation Cooperative. Commissioner James Campbell explained the purpose of the cooperative would be to allow residents of unincorporated Okaloosa County to participate in City parks and recreation and in exchange the County would programs and activities at the same fee as City residents, of participation. provide funding to participating cities most likely based upon percentage Council' support of the concept, and advised that several Commissioner Campbell requested s neighboring municipalities have supported the concept. Mr. Minich moved to support in concept the Cooperative Agreement for Recreation Services as presented. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimous' y with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell; and Minich in favor. QUASIJ-UDICIAl- QRD. 1733. REZONING PROPERTY AT 403 HOllYWOOD and The City Attorney read the ordinance by title. She announced a quasi-judicial proceeding swore in those who planned to testify. TO THE ~\ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; RELATING J' BEACH . REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON I.'. LOCATED AT 403 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD NW; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; I',...,. PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM R- 2 MULTIFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO MUCC- 1 MIXED USE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING AND PROVIDING FOR FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  149 Regular Council 9/ 25/ 07 ORD. 1733 ( CONT) Len Mitchell, Long- Range Planning Manager, advised this ordinance will rezone the property at 403 Hollywood