Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 02-26-08 regular minutes — reading text

Mayor thanked the First City Bank as the gold sponsor of the tennis tournament. He reminded Council to submit to the City Clerk the names of the individuals they want to appoint to the Super Focus Group on March 11 th; he gave kudos to employees Doug Fowler and Rick Contraras in the sanitation division who helped a resident; mentioned that the CDS Director, Missy McKim, is an Officer of the Board of Directors for the Bridgeway Center; the Heritage Park attended a Texas Hold- Em Charity fund raiser. The Parks & Recreation Director reported the Museum raised $ 606 that will be split with the Valparaiso Museum. The Mayor mentioned Archaeology Month has started and there will be an open house at the Heritage and Cultural Park on March 15th; he thanked Jo Main for coordinating the pancake breakfast. He thanked the Human Resource Director, Mark Wiltsie, for his work on the Work Career Program Agreement executed between the City and the Schools that will begin next school year. He mentioned the firemen who were injured in a fire were treated and released and thanked all emergency service personnel who represent the City in such a fine way and at the same time put their lives on the line. He noted that the Firemen have ratified the Union Contract. Dr. Pullen mentioned the restoration of the Governor Stone vessel and that they are working with the Archaeological group to apply for a $ 13, 000 grant from the State and a $ 300 Federal grant to help restore the vessel and use for educational purposes along the Gulf Coast. Mr. Garvie mentioned that the Governor Stone will be docked in front of his house and available to the public. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager mentioned that tomorrow she and the museum staff will make a request to the TDC for consideration for funding in their 08/ 09 budget for supplemental funds to help operate the museum. The City Manager shared information on Ray Knoll's pursuit for a homeless veteran' s shelter. The City Manager mentioned the tennis tournament finals and doubles finals will be taped and replayed on Channel 98; and mentioned the Sunday in the Park Concert event on March 9th from 1 : 30 to 4: 30 at the Landing.  27 02/ 26/ 08 Regular Council ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 35 p. m. APPROVED: wrx MAYOR: l A7J:d: CITY CL RK Ive