Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 07-23-13-special — reading text

the City of Fort Walton Beach City Council agenda for the meeting held on July 23, 2013 requesting a change in zoning at 204 Alconese Avenue, SE. The client is a perspective purchaser for the property. July 23, 2013 Date Filed ignalure Councilman John Mead s NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES § 112. 317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $ 10, 000. PAGE 2 CE FORM 8B - EFF. 112000  249 Special Meeting Minutes July 23, 2013 Status Update for July 6, 2013 Sanitary Sewer Spill Staff will provide a status update concerning the July 6, 2013 sanitary sewer spill incident. The City Manager provided an update to Council regarding the sewer spill on July 6. He reported that the City's emergency procedures were amended to include an additional step to notify the Health Department's new after hours emergency number. The City Manager also reported that the local municipalities are making the same revisions to their own policies. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney reminded the Council of the Special Meeting on August 27th at 5pm to review the Sunshine Law and Policies and Procedures. He asked for Council input and questions in order to prepare the most effective presentation at the meeting. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS CM Griggs — none CM gossom: Thanks to all who participated or are involved in the Friday Night Art Walk downtown. Dr. gossom reported on the positive feedback she had received. 2. Thanks to the Fire Department who hosted Dr. gossom on a tour /ride -along visit. She appreciated their time and patience in answering all the questions raised by such a visit. 3. Thanks and appreciation for the employees who responded to the sewer spill. Their response times and clean -up times demonstrate that the crews are " on top of their game ". CM Mead: Requested a tour of the City facilities subject to the Council meeting on August 20th. CM Goodwin: 1. Stated that all municipalities will be working together to prevent a re- occurrence of the July 6 sewer spill incident. 2. Attended the EDC's Business Development Board Meeting that had a presentation by Mike Chesser on the possible use of TIF funds to improve infrastructure. CM Jamieson: 1. Attended LOC meeting and urged all Council Members to attend the October meeting for greater representation. 2. Encouraged citizens to investigate Housing Authority programs. CM Rigdon: Compliments to the Mayor and City Manager Beedie for their actions relating to the sewer spill when they were instructed to attend the County Commission Meeting to address this issue. CM Rynearson: Echoed CM Rigdon's comments and stated that the City did not deserve the blame as it was given. Mayor Anderson: 1. Attended the 4th July celebration and sent his compliments to staff who made it happen in spite of the terrible weather. 2. Congratulation to newly promoted Captain Tom Matz. 3. Attended the Community Leaders Breakfast where military leaders described the sequestration actions they had to take and how active military personnel are having to work to cover civilian absences. 4. Met with the new EDC Director, Nathan Sparks. 5. Attended the gunship reunion; met the new Ranger Battalion Training Commander; attended a ribbon -cutting on Brooks Street for a new wedding venue; met with the new NWFDN Publisher; and toured downtown and reported merchant excitement for the new crossing, and the merchant' s pleasure at City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 3 PrbrteA 7292013  Minutes 2013 the police presence. 6. Presented Certificates to CM Mead and CM Jamieson for attending the Elected Officials seminar. 7. Discussed CM Griggs' letter to the NWFDN regarding Internet Sales Tax. CM Griggs asked that this issue be placed on the August 13th agenda for him to make a presentation. 8. Reminded citizens of the Special Meeting at 5pm on Monday, August 12th to discuss the FY 2013 -14 budget ADJOURNMENT: 6: 07 pm Approved: lJ QG Mayor: Attest: City Clerk ly City Council offort Walton Beach Page 4 Printed 7292013