Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-04-12 regular — reading text

c costs, social media and reference checks are more involved and are often contracted out to remain objective. Ms. Hanks explained social media backgrounds often provide information regarding ethics violations, arrest records, and so forth. Mr. Goodwin moved to set a cap in the amount of $200. 00 per applicant for background checks. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it failed 3 to 4. RESULT: DEFEATEDDEFEATED [ [ 33 TOTO 4141 MOVER: TreyTrey Goodwin,Goodwin, CouncilCouncil SeatSeat 44 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin, Bobby Nabors NAYS: joyce gossom, Dennis Reeves, Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson Council discussion included the importance of background checks in providing necessary information on applicants, and that previous discussion included the fact the hiring process needs to be followed, and background checks and related costs are part of the process. Mr. Goodwin also discussed reimbursements and that 500. 00 would be a maximum, stating if someone wants the job they should be willing to invest some money as well. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page.,  Minutes August 14, 2012 Regular Meeting Discussion followed regarding allowing Ms. Hanks to follow her discretion regarding reimbursements, in that the City may need to invest more in candidates that may travel longer distances; and that the City's travel policy in regards to reimbursement of mileage, meals, and lodging should be followed. Mr. Goodwin moved to cap the reimbursement for applicants to $ 500.00. Motion failed for lack of a second. Dr. gossom stated that for a professional position of the level of the City Manager, incurring costs by the entity seeking the services is not unusual. There was no further discussion on this issue. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The Acting City Manager requested a workshop be scheduled to discuss the Landmark Center project. Consensus of Council was to hold a public workshop on Tuesday, August 28 at 5 pm o before the regularly scheduled meeting. 2 The Acting City Manager announced the budget hearings on Wednesday, September 5, and a Wednesday, September 19, both starting at 5: 30 pm. a NN He also asked for volunteers to help with the shoreline cleanup and plantings at the Brooks ° r' Landing Waterfront Park, and announced the ribbon cutting for the park is scheduled for 4 Thursday, August 30, at 9: 30 am. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS The Mayor congratulated the Buccaneer Gift Shop for being in business for 40 years in the City. The Mayor stated he attended the National Night Out at Target, in partnership with the law enforcement community, and that there was a great turnout, and that next year perhaps it could be held at one of the City's parks. He advised of a Restore Act Meeting that City Staff will attend; and informed he received a letter from the ISO and congratulated the Fire Department for maintaining their Level III certification. The Mayor also informed that he along with several Councilmembers will be attending the Florida League of Cities conference next week in Hollywood, Florida, and requested that the Finance Director be given permission to pool travel from councilmembers who have not used their travel funds to those who will be traveling to the conference to offset costs. Mr. Nabors moved to allow the Finance Director to pool travel funds for councilmembers to offset costs for the remainder of this budget year. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimouslv. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 8 ..........  Minutes August 14, 2012 Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT: 7: 20 pm Approved: Mayor: Attest: d City Clerk c O 0L Q EO N NC1 n N d' r CO N r3d C 2 Cf C d C O U U r c d E t v Q Page 9 City Council of Fort Walton Beach  Final Minutes City of Fort Walton Beach Special Budget Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach 5: 30 PM 107 Miracle Strip Parkway a y Monday, August 13, 2012 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 C O i0 CALL TO ORDER O 5: 30 PM Meeting was called to order on August 13, 2012 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip a a Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. a N Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Q> N Mike Anderson Mayor Present N_ Council Seat 1 Absent Bobby Griggs M joyce gossom Council Seat 2 Present 0 Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Absent d U) Council Seat 4 Present Trey Goodwin c Present 5: 40 PM Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 s Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Present Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present d as Mr. Griggs and Mr. Reeves were absent; Mr. Nabors arrived at --):4u pm.