Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-14-2007 regular agenda — reading text

TYOFFORTWALTONBEACH City Council Meeting Agenda - August 14, 2007 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION - Buddy Duncan, Chaplain, FWB Medical Center PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATION- ROSL YN SALTER RETIREMENT PRESENTATIONS- CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION, 2007 INSTITUTE FOR ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS TO COUNCILMEMBERS BILL GARVIE, VIRGIL MILLER, AND DENNIS REEVES 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 26, 2007, and Special Council Meeting of August 2, 2007. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 3. Consideration of a request to authorize up to 15 City employees to volunteer for one- half day, during regular work hours, in support of the United Way' s 2007 Annual Day of Caring onSeptember 14, 2007 Further, approve a corporate sponsorship fee in the amount of $ 200 to offset costs of breakfast, t-shirts, printing and miscellaneous supplies. ( Human Resources Director) ( See Backup) 4. Pursuant to Vol. 2, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01, Paragraph 4. 01. 025 Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, and Section 4, Paragraph J of the Purchasing Policies and Procedures, request City Council ratify the total cost to repair Truck 6 in the amount of $49, 003. 13. ( Fire Chief) (See Backup) 5. Pursuant to Vol. 2, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01, Paragraph 4. 01. 025 Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, and Section 4, Paragraph J of the Purchasing Policies and Procedures, request authorization to award Bid 07- 128 Annual Grass Seed Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders at the unit prices outlined in the bid tabulation. Purchase is subject to availability of budgeted funds. ( Golf Club Administrator, Parks & Recreation Director, Public Works Director) ( See Backup) 6. Consideration of a request for Council acceptance of a donation of bronze art sculptures from the MainStreet Organization to be placed in Sound Park and the Fort Walton Landing and accept additional monies to be used for maintenance of the sculptures. ( Parks & Recreation Director) ( See Backup) 7. Comments from General Public on matters of City business not otherwise on the agenda. 8. Report from the Historic Sites & Structures Advisory Board by Chairman Don Panzenhagen. ( See Backup)  9. Consideration of a request by Choctaw Engineering, Inc., applicant and engineer of record, for a 12 month extension of the approval of a site plan for CBG Waldorf Building, to be located at 45 Eglin Parkway, NE. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) Community Redevelopment Agency recommendation: Approval ( 7-0) ( 7/ 11/ 07) 10. Consideration of request by Beulah First Baptist Church, owner, for site plan a approval to develop an off-site parking lot located at 109 McGriff Street NE, for Beulah First Baptist Church. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) Community Redevelopment Agency recommendation: Approval ( 7-0) ( 7/ 11/ 07) R.. .'. 31~4i";~ INGS1:H'~iSJi&' a(Br'~ t:ilfn/ . f", f*~~!i'! g' h.." i** d~!,.."'.... m No items i: iR;tlllrs"iWEARINGS' i"":,,,:::.::.. ;"~,~' ': .':', : '. ' . ,'.' "~' " ..', ""....., c- .;," 11. Consideration of Ordinance ( 1734) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, related to fire alarm systems, amending Ordinance 1667 by amending initial permit fee; and providing an effective date. ( Police Chief) ( See Backup) 12. Future Agenda Items 13. Consideration of a request to use CRA funds to purchase two lots on the corner of Harbeson Avenue and Third Street SE for the construction of two Habitat for Humanity homes. If approved, sufficient funds are available in the CRA Fund. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) Community Redevelopment Agency recommendation: Approval (5- 1) ( 8/ 1/ 07) 14. Presentation by David Burr of Rich and Associates on Parking Facilities Plan for the CRA. Then, Consideration of acceptance of the Parking Facilities Plan Final Report. CDS Director) ( See Backup) Community Redevelopment Agency recommendation: Approval (6- 0) ( 8/ 1/ 07) 15. Consideration of a request for Council approval of the Liza Jackson Master Plan. CDS Director) ( See Backup) Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee: Approval (5- 0) ( 7/ 24/ 07) 16. Consideration of a request to enter into an agreement with Aletheia Research and Management, Inc., to act as investment manager for a portion of the General Employees Pension Fund. ( Finance Director) (See Backup) 17. Consideration of a request for Council authorization to approve additional engineering I consulting services for the design and construction management of improvements to the residuals handling processes at the City' s WWTP. These additional services and fees shall be added to Brown and Caldwell' s contract for RFP 05- 118 for Professional Engineering Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements for the City of Fort Walton Beach. The amount of the contract shall be amended by an additional $ 209, 250 for a not-to- exceed total of $ 978, 389. 70. If approved, sufficient funding will be available in account 401- 5400- 535- 6300 once a budget transfer is completed. ( Utilities Director) ( See Backup) 18. Consideration of Resolution ( 07- 12) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, reducing the membership of the City' s Vision Plan Stewardship Committee and providing for alternate members, and providing an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) 19. Discussion regarding the lease with Orasa Group, food and beverage vendor located at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club ( City Attorney) ( See Backup)  City of Fort Walton Beach )1 6merftR~ NOdi ,/ J6Mtdlf1l/ 18Mtbld JOCLjI9vtjI p( { fJ'ION WHEREAS, Roslyn Salter has honorably served the City of Fort Walton Beach since April 8, 1987, as " Accounting Technician I" in the Finance Department; and WHEREAS, Roslyn' s 20 of service and her outstanding years performance are well characterized by descriptions such as dedicated, friendly, and caring; and WHEREAS, Roslyn has been a key player in the Customer Service Division, providing support and courteous service through her efforts; and WHEREAS, her friendly style and helpfulness permeate all she does, especially for the customers that needed her assistance, for which she patiently provided information and guidance; and WHEREAS, Roslyn retired from the City effective June 19, 2007. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that Roslyn will be missed both professionally and as a fellow employee, and I hereby extend our best wishes to ROSL YN SAL TER and her entire family for much success and happiness in the future. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 14th day of August, 2007. uk ~~ MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR.  CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 14, 2007 Approval of Agenda No Backup) Council Action 1 st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: 1  35 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 26, 2007 INTRODUCTION' A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, June 26, 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 Nathan Joudry, Grace Tabernacle Church, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE Councilman Mike Holmes led in the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL GUEST Steve Uhlfelder, Chairman of the Florida Mentoring Partnership Program, discussed the state' s mentoring program and noted the efforts of Mayor Anderson in his mentoring of children the past seven years at various schools in the community. Senator Don Gaetz, District 4, presented Mayor Anderson with the Local Government Mentor of the Year for the State of Florida on behalf of the Governor and the State Legislature. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Mayor advised Item 7 regarding the release of lien at 52 Mallard Avenue NE and 13 Jackson Street NE has been pulled from the Consent Agenda because the properties are not in been pulled compliance; and that Item 13, Ord. 1726 amending Sec. 12. 735. 01 of the LDC has as it has to be presented to the MPB before being forwarded to Council. which The Mayor further advised there were some administrative changes