Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 06-26-12 regular — reading text

-year term if reappointed by Council. The City Clerk stated the term would be from June 26, 2012 through September 30, 2012, then for a three -year term from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015, to coincide with the new Land Development Code. The vote on the motion to reappoint Peter Dunahugh to the Code Enforcement Board from June 26, 2012 through September 30, 2012, then for a three -year term from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015, to coincide with the new Land Development Code, carried unanimously. The City Clerk advised she placed an ad in the newspaper for volunteers for city boards and committees and has not had any responses. Council suggested placing an ad in the on -line version of the newspaper, and to expand the pool by partnering with organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce on their website and advertising on the City sign marquee. Mr. Rynearson advised he would do a public service announcement on the City Desk TV Program_ _ RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Mike Anderson Voting Delegate for FLC Conference The Mayor Pro Tem advised that each year Council appoints a member as the voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities Conference in August, and that this year, he along with Mr. Griggs and Mayor Anderson will be attending. The Mayor Pro Tern continued that Mayor Anderson has been appointed the City's voting delegate the past several years. Mr. Reeves nominated Mayor Anderson to continue as the City's voting delegate at the Florida League of Cities Conference. Mr. Griggs advised he would like to be the voting delegate for the conference. Mr. Reeves stated his nomination of Mayor Anderson stems from the Mayor's experience and expertise, and that this is the Mayor' s last year to attend as his term is completed in April. The vote on the motion for Mayor Anderson as the voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities Conference in August carried by a vote of 4 to 3. Page 5 Printed 612912012 City Council of h'or( Walton Beach w Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2012 RESULT: APPROVED [ 4 TO 31 _ MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Joyce gossom, Dennis Reeves, Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson NAYS: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin, Bobby Nabors ABSENT: Mike Anderson t": Approves a Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement ( BSRA) with the FDEP for the Remediation of 25 Miracle Strip Parkway SW Stella Jones, City Planner, presented background on the project and advised the next step in the process is to draft and execute a Brownfields Site Rehabilitation Agreement ( BSRA) between the City and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ( FDEP), which will outline the requirements and clean -up plan for the subject property at 25 Miracle Strip Parkway SW in order to bring it within state clean -up target levels. Ms. Jones advised when the cleanup of the property is complete, the City plans to market the property for commercial use. The vote on the motion to approve the Brownfields Site Rehabilitation Agreement ( BSRA) between the City and the FDEP for clean up activities at 25 Miracle Strip Parkway SW carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUSI MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Mike Anderson Memorandum of Agreement with Okaloosa County School Board Michael Beedie, Acting City Manager, advised the Memorandum of Agreement ( MOA) between the City and the Okaloosa County School Board resolves the outstanding issue of paid and non- paid Stormwater Utility user fees. Mr. Beedie continued that in 2008 and 2009, the School Board paid over $ 52,000 for stormwater utility fees, and ceased payment until Ord. 1859 was adopted in February of 2012, which revises the definition of properties that are exempt from the stormwater utility fees, including the School Board and other State agencies. Council was advised that due to ongoing litigation throughout the state on this issue, Ord. 1859 could be revisited if the laws change in the future; however, this Agreement legally shuts the door for both the City and the School Board. The vote on the motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement .. with the Okaloosa County School Board to resolve the issue of Stormwater Utility user fees carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] + MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Mike Anderson City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 6 Printed 612912011  31 Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2012 Acting City Manager Extension Sylvia Hanks, Administrative Services Director, advised that the initial 90 -day appointment for Michael Beedie as Acting City Manager ends on August 9, 2012, which is prior to the next Council meeting on August 14, 2012. Council will not meet in July. Therefore, Staff is requesting a second consecutive 90 -day appointment, per the City Charter, for Mr. Beedie to begin upon the expiration of the first 90-day appointment period, or from August 9, 2012, until November 7. 2012. Ms. Hanks stated Staff anticipates the hiring of a City Manager by October 1, 2012. The vote on the motion to authorize a second consecutive 90 -day appointment, per the City Charter, for Michael Beedie, from August 9, 2012 until November 7, 2012, carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Mike Anderson Setting the Proposed FY 2012 -13 Millage Rate Brandy Ferris, Finance Director, advised Staff recommends maintaining the current millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year at 4. 5383 mills. Ms. Ferris requested two motions be made: a motion to set the millage rate and a motion to set dates and times for the public hearings for the budget. The vote on the motion to maintain the millage rate at 4. 5383 mills carried unanimously.... RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Mike Anderson Setting Dates for Budget Workshops The vote on the motion to hold the public hearings on the millage rate and the budget on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at 5: 30 pm and Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at 5: 30 pm carried unanimous. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Mike Anderson Page 7 P. mted 612912012 C5ry Council ofForl Walton Beach 32 Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2012 CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Beedie reported the annual World Changers program kicked off in the City and that the students will be here all week painting and repairing roofs, and that a closing ceremony will be held this coming Friday, June 29. Mr. Beedie thanked Council for the second 90 day appointment as Acting City Manager. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS There were no City Attorney comments. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Dr. gossom commended City employees for the work being done on the parking lot under Brooks Bridge and the Brooks Bridge Park, and the tidiness of the work sites when the crews are done for the day. Dr. gossom requested the IT Department look at ways to give Council the ability to view the agenda while taking a vote during a meeting using the electronic voting system. Mr. Reeves complemented Staff on the improvements done on Neptune Road. Mr. Rynearson mentioned the success of Kids Day on June 15; stated he will be taping the City Desk TV Show on Wednesday with Chief Ted Litschauer; and that he will attend the Chamber Board Meeting on Thursday. Mr. Rynearson reminded everyone of the Fourth of July Celebration at Fort Walton Landing (on July 4) from 4 pm to 10 pm, with fireworks at 9: 15 pm. He also reminded residents that July 5 is the last day to submit ideas for the new arch at the Temple Mound Museum, and that the ribbon cutting for the Brooks Landing Waterfront Park is scheduled for July 16. Mr. Rigdon discussed the issue of pedestrian safety that was discussed at the CRA meeting earlier in the evening, and wanted to go on record that Council supports the merchant' s downtown and that a letter be written to the area representatives. The vote on the motion to instruct the Acting City, Manager to write a letter to Representative and Senator Gaetz, with a copy to the FDOT in Chipley, regarding the traffic issues in downtown Fort Walton Beach, carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED ]UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Mike Anderson City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 8