Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-10-07 regular minutes — reading text

Riverwood Drive, Crestview, on the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term until May 8, 2010 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Miller thanked the residents for their vote and gave accolades to the City Manager. Mr. Reeves mentioned a commercial contractor contacted him to say that the City does a good job in the permitting process. Dr. Pullen questioned the status of the review of the impact fees. The City Manager relayed that staff is looking at the issue and did not know when it is scheduled to come back to Council. Dr. Pullen congratulated the Mayor on his committee of high school students and thought normally they are approved by Council before being formed. The Mayor relayed they are working with the City Attorney in structuring the committee as they want to make sure it is formed in the correct way, and it is his intention to legitimize it with Council approval. Mr. Hartwell expressed best wishes and good luck to a young man who will be spending the next two years in the Honduras. Mr. Minich noted he received a copy of the request for information made by one Council member and cautioned the new Council not to state a position when requesting information, that when one Council member requests information it is provided to all Council members. Dr. Pullen mentioned that Head Start receives over $ 20, 000 a month for in- kind services. The Mayor noted that the Quality Cities Magazine published by the Florida League of Cities has an article about the cap on affordable housing dollars and the Fort Walton Beach City Changers is mentioned. The Mayor asked if anyone would be available to read a proclamation at the Jesus March on the 21st as he will be unavailable. Mr. Hartwell volunteered. The Mayor asked for an update on the recent drug bust. Police Chief Litschauer stated that the police officers did a terrific job, that the Feds have the drugs and the investigation in continuing. Regular Council 4- 10- 07 253 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. Dr. Pullen mentioned he requested the Library Co- Op representative to attend the next Council meeting to brief the new Council members and on Wednesday the 25th he will be on TV to talk about the library. The Mayor mentioned he will be traveling to Tallahassee to talk to legislators about the property tax reform and affordable housing, and he will report back to Council. The Mayor mentioned the DAV has asked for participation in the Memorial Day ceremony and he will be unavailable. He asked if anyone is available to represent the City to let the Clerk know. City The Mayor mentioned he presented information to the Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals on what they can do to get involved in City activities CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS Police Officer Bruce Bankston The City Manager mentioned Police Officer Bruce Bankston has a terminal illness and last Thursday the City employees held a raffle and raised $ 2,600. 00 to go into an account set up to help the family and individuals have called wanting to help raise funds. The City Manager proposed a golf tournament and asked Council to waive the fees at the golf course and 100% of the proceeds would go toward Mr. Bankston. Mr. Minich moved to waive the fees at the golf course for a golf tournament to benefit Police Officer Bruce Bankston. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Dr. Pullen offered to bring in a donation. The City Manager mentioned there is a fund set up at Beach Community Bank where donations can be made. The City Manager mentioned an emergency repair needed to Ladder Truck # 6 that she is allowed to approve and will bring to Council for ratification. Fire Chief Mike Dutton reported the cost of a replacement engine is around $ 36, 000.00 and with a new motor the service life left is five years. The City Manager announced the free gardening program at the Library on April 14th from 1 : 00 to 3: 00; the Earth Day/ Arbor Day event at the Landing on April 20th from 11 :00 to 8: 00; and the "Take a Trip to Spain" program at the Library on April 21 st from 10: 00 to 11 : 30. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10: 15 p. m. APPROVED: ~ A' fl cl~ r1CO:? MAYOR: ~~ ATTEST: a.<;~ 1/v CITY CLERK ddm