Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-25-06‎(regular)‎ — reading text

fees; Lee McDonald, 10 Rue De La Roi, stated he agreed Beach than what he will pay at the Fort Walton however, he can play golf cheaper at other places golf course. an increase in fees will address the problems of Phil Anchor, Shalimar resident, questioned how He commented it is a City course which should reduced play and competition from area courses. and not be forced to ride a cart. provide an area for players to get exercise to speak. There was no one further from the public who wished Tucker seconded motion. Mr. Minich moved to approve Res. 06- 8. Mr. for city views expressed on the proposed rates During a brief discussion, there were differing residents being the same as county residents. Holmes, and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with The Mayor called for the vote on the motion in favor and Pullen and Hartwell opposed. Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich  Regular Council 4- 11- 06 171 GOLF COURSE CART RENTAL. PLAY CARD. TEE TIME. TOURNAMENT FEES Consideration of a request to direct the City Manager to develop administrative policies for cart rental, play card, online tee time reservations and tournament fees and others as needed. The City Manager reviewed Administrative Policy issues needed for required cart rental, development of a play card available to non- members and the occasional golfer, an online tee time reservation, and for tournament fees. She requested Council direct her to development the Administrative Policies. Joe Sasso, 18 Oakdale Road, expressed concern about a mandatory cart rental from 6: 00 a. m. until noon on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, and suggested the time begin at 9: 00 a. m. He objected to a play card for non- members. He also suggested a 10 play card for $100. 00. Mr. Tucker moved to direct the City Manager to develop Administrative Policies for the required cart rental, play card, online tee time reservation, and tournament fees. Mr. Holmes seconded motion. Mr. Minich stated for the record if he had known Council would not have input on the Administrative Policies, he would not have voted in favor of the resolution. The City Attorney confirmed if a member of Council is concerned about their vote on an issue, they can ask for reconsideration of that item. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. GOLF COURSE - FORGIVE ADVANCES FROM GENERAL FUND Consideration of a request to forgive advances from the General Fund in the amount of $100, 000 and from the Sanitation Fund in the amount of $172, 810. The City Manager explained the loan has been carried on the books and recommended the Council forgive the loans which would then release the liability on the balance sheet and increase the assets. Lee McDonald, 10 Rue De La Roi, commented on the Administrative Policies to be developed without Council input. Mr. Minich moved to forgive advances from the General Fund of $1 00, 000. 00 and Sanitation Fund of $172, 810. 00. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. Mr. Hartwell commented the debt still exists. The City Manager explained the purpose is to provide a City contribution by releasing the obligation of the golf course and writing off the debt. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor and Hartwell opposed. GOLF COURSE - GENERAL FUND COST ALLOCATION PLAN Consideration of a request that the General Fund continue to absorb expenses incurred by the Golf Fund as outlined in the City' s Cost Allocation Plan for the next three years, at which time it will be reevaluated. Mr. Tucker moved that the General Fund continue in the short term to absorb expenses incurred by the Golf Fund for the next three years, at which time it will be reevaluated. Mr. Campbell seconded motion.  4- 11- 06 Regular Council 172 GOLF COURSE cont. the debt the City obtain leases that will help pay Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, suggested service. it for the golf course to pay back the debt once Mr. Hartwell questioned why there are no provisions that the first rate schedule did not produce surplus a becomes solvent. The City Manager explained out of net out the golf course is running until the end of a five year period and the audit pointed the new rate schedule, there will be a surplus in assets in the fund. She noted if Council adopted cost. the golf club, and they could charge the Administrative can put it to the point of making money, then Council Dr. Pullen commented if the golf course gets the General the authority to move that money back into back. The City Manager noted Council has Fund. and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, The Mayor called for the vote on the motion in favor and Hartwell opposed. Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich GOLF COURSE - MILITARY DISCOUNT for Active on non- member green fee rates Consideration of a request to approve a 20% discount while the Hurlburt Hurlburt Field from April 1 - October 31, 2006 Duty Military personnel stationed at Course is closed for renovations. f rom Hurlburt to allow their active duty The City Manager explained she received a request while their course is being renovated. personnel to play on the City' s course be comparable. Jim Frazier, Golf Course Manager, Dr. Pullen wished to know if the fees would Minich commented the City resident's are not getting a responded that they pay $ 19. 00. Mr. situation where their course is being discount. The CityManager noted it is an extra- ordinary renovated. on non- member green fee rates for active duty Mr. Minich moved to approve a 20% discount the Field from April 1 - October 31, 2006 while military personnel stationed at Hurlburt carried Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it Hurlburt Course is closed for renovations. Minich in Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, favor. RES. 06- 8 - MOTION TO RECONSIDER Res. 06- 8. Dr. Pullen seconded motion. Mr. Minich moved to reconsider motion to adopt should get a break and his intention to make a Mr. Minich expressed his belief that the residents fees. motion to give City residents a break in membership and it carried by a vote of 4 to 3 with Patterson, The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and Tucker opposed. Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Hartwell, Campbell, fee for the following change in membership Mr. Minich moved to adopt Res. 06- 8, with for each 200. 00 for dependent, and $ 50. 00 County membership: $ 450. 00 for single, $ additional dependent.Mr. Holmes seconded motion.  Regular Council 4- 11- 06 173 RES. 06- 8 cont. Mr. Minich expressed his belief that City residents should get a break in the membership fee. Mr. Hartwell voiced agreement that City residents should have a break. Mr. Tucker commented the golfers are getting a break since the City is forgiving the debt. Dr. Pullen pointed out Council can look at it again in six months, if