Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-22-2006 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

aTY OF FORT WALTON BEACH City Council Agenda - August 22, 2006 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Pastor S. Thigpen, Beulah First Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Beulah First Baptist Church PROCLAMATION Stephen L.McCollough, Retirement RECOGNITION Dizzy Dean baseball players and coaches - presentation to the City I CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of August 1, 2006, the Council Workshop of August 8, 2006, the Executive Session of August 8, 2006, and the Regular Council Meeting of August 8, 2006. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 2. Consideration of request authorizing up to 15 City employees to volunteer during regular work hours to the United Way' s 2006 Annual Day of Caring on September 15, 2006. ( Human Resource Director) ( See Backup). i".'" 3. Consideration of a request to submit application to participate in Fitforce Grant Program, and accept grant funds. ( Police Chief) (See Backup). 4. Consideration of a request authorizing attorney Joe Lorenz to assume the lead attorney role in the City v. Robinson. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup). 5. Consideration of a request authorizing attorney Joe Lorenz to assume jury trial attorney role in forfeiture of Real Property at 2nd Street. (City Attorney) ( See Backup). SECOND READING 6. Consideration of an Ordinance (1709) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, amending Section 10.73. 04, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Private Lift Stations, annual inspections required; ofthe Code of Ordinances, by permitting State of Florida licensed master plumber to conduct annual inspections of private lift stations; providing for conflict, severability, and an effective date. ( Utilities Director) ( See Backup). 7. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1710) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, relating to natural gas utility franchise; providing for definitions; providing for grant of franchise; providing for non- exclusive grant; providing for geographic area; providing for term; providing for consideration; providing for the City not to compete; providing for accounting, audit, inspection; providing for regulation of rates; providing forassignment; providing for compliance with laws; providing for conditions of occupancy of public ways; providing for restoration; providing for completion; providing for relocation at district expense; providing for safety requirements; providing for service policies; providing for monitoring performance and compliance; providing for indemnification, liability and insurance, providing for annual audit; providing for collection provision; providing for default clause; providing for right to purchase after expiration of franchise; providing for operations during dispute; providing for continuity of service mandatory; providing for miscellaneous; providing for failure to require performance, not a waiver; providing for severability; providing for captions; providing for repealing clause; and providing for an effective date. ( City Manager) ( See Backup). FIRST READING None 8. Consideration of a request by Valeri C. Dalton, owner, for preliminary plat approval of Mi Casa Townhomes Subdivisions, for a proposed replat of a platted lot into four (4) town home lots, for the Drive purpose of transference of ownership of the individual lots. The request is located at 30 Cape NW. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( Quasi- judicial) Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval: 6-0 08/ 03/ 06 9. Consideration of a request by property owner, Caulfield Living Trust for site plan approval to develop Interiors by Thalia Office and Showroom at 4 Chicago Avenue SE, consisting of the demolition of existing pavement and small structures and the renovations of an existing warehouse building for use as a showroom and construction of a 1, 850 SF addition. ( CDS Director) (See Backup) Quasi-judicial) Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 08/ 02/06 10. Consideration of a request by property owner Alicia J. Hollis Trust, for Site Plan approval to develop the Hollis Realty Office Building to be located on an out- parcel of the Paradise Pointe Shopping Center at 253 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, consisting of a 3, 900 square-foot building which will be used for realty offices. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( Quasi- judicial) Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 08/ 02/06 11. Consideration of a request by property owner First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach, for Site Plan approval for First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach Christian Life Center located at 21 First Street SE, consisting of the construction of 15, 776 sf building to be used as a multi- with the purpose gymnasium, stage, storage, weight room, game room, and offices associated church. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( Quasi- judicial) Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 08/ 02/06 12. General Public on matters of City Business. 13. Presentation of quarterly financial reports for the General Employees Pension Fund. ( City Manager) ( See Backup). 14. Discussion regarding request from the Northwest Florida Fair Association regarding the use and or purchase of the Fairgrounds property. ( City Manager) ( Backup Forthcoming). 15. Request authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between Earl King Farms and the City of Fort Walton Beach for the disposal of sewage biosolids on King Farms located in Freeport, Florida and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. If approved, request authorization for the to construct an impervious concrete slab, as identified in the City agreement, on King Farms property for the purpose of dumping biosolids on the property at a cost not to exceed $ 20, 000. If approved, sufficient funds are available. ( Utilities Director) ( See Backup ). 16. Report on progress and schedule for the update of the Comprehensive Plan and CRA Plan Update. ( Council Member Pullen) ( See Backup). 17. Consideration of appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 18. Consideration of appointment to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 19. Mayor/ Council Announcements. Page 2 of 3 20. City Manager Announcements. ADJOURN this meeting will Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of theproceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286.0105). will make The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen 850- 833- Spencer at 850- 833- 9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 9925 or 1- 800-955-8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800- 955- 8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. Page 3 of 3  City of Fort Walton Beach ) 1 tfit,b 8~ A mertca/~ M0;1t"' 8eauL;-' N CLAUA rI& P!?& WHEREAS, Stephen L. McCollough served the City of Fort Walton Beach well, since August 9th of 1980, as a Patrol Officer, Crime Scene Technician/ Evidence Custodian and Corporal. WHEREAS, the performance of his duties and responsibilities were always marked by his dedication, hard work, and dependability. He has made numerous contributions to the City through his long hours of dedicated work; and WHEREAS, during his 26 years of employment with the City he has experienced a number of milestones with the Police Department, adapting easily and cheerfully during a period of great technological development and change. WHEREAS, his tranquil personality and his great concern for fellow workers have made lasting impressions on both those he served and those with whom he has worked; and WHEREAS, through his resolute leadership abilities he has imparted a wealth of and knowledge to those who have had the honor and privilege of working with him; WHEREAS, Stephen McCollough will retire from the City effective August 31st, 2006 and it has been said that he will devote his retirement years to riding shotgun as a Reserve Police Officer, performing home appraisals and playing golf. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as that Stephen Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach do wish to state publicly McCollough will be missed both professionally and personally, and I hereby extend our best wishes to STEPHEN L. McCOLLOUGH for a happy and healthy future. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 22nd day of August 2006. uk ~ Mike Anderson, Mayor  CITY COUNCIL MEETING Au ust 22, 2006 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: Special Council Meeting August 1, 2006 Workshop Meeting August 8, 2006 Executive Session August 8, 2006 Regular Council Meeting August 8, 2006 Council Action 1 st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 1  265 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AUGUST 1, 2006 INTRODUCTION A special meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach,