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

55 Final Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, September 4, 2012 6: 00 PM un Miracle ship Parkway Port Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER 6: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on September 4, 2012 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Mayor Present Bobby Griggs Council Seat l Present Joyce gossom Council Seat 2 Present Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 Present Dick Rynearson'. Council Seat 7 Present INVOCATION Rev. Roger Peadro from First Christian Church led in the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented a proclamation to Gail Meyer, Manager of the City' s Heritage Park & Cultural Center, for the 100th birthday of the Camp Walton Schoolhouse. PRESENTATIONS --Museum Arch Design Contest Recognition Ms. Meyer discussed the contest that was held for the design of a new entry arch at the Indian Temple Mound Museum and that a design was chosen with ideas combined from five finalists including Jim Dowling, Levi Weigand, Sabine Lyons, Judith Bradley and Tin Huff, and Barn and Pat Balanzategui. Ms. Meyer advised the new entry arch should be in place in the next few months. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page /  Minutes 4, 2012 Economic Development Council Quarterly Report Kay Rasmussen of the EDC presented the quarterly report which included discussion of workforce development and vocational programs; developing entrepreneurial development training for military veterans; partnering with Workforce Development Board on initiatives for displaced workers; and hosting public incentive briefings. Council requested that Ms. Rasmussen provide information on specific training the EDC has provided to Fort Walton Beach companies; the jobs that have been created in the City the past three years; and to address the issue of vacant buildings in the Commerce and Technology Park. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The vote on the motion to approve the agenda .as presented 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 CONSENT AGENDA The vote on the motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes of the Special Council Meeting ( Budget) of August 13, 2012, and the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2012. Award of ITB 12 -026 for the Annual Rye Grass Seed Bid Awards the Annual Rye Grass Seed Bid for Items # 1 to John Deere Landscapes for the total amount of $7, 680, and Item # 2 to Turf Merchants, Inc for the total amount of $7, 360. Award of ITB 12 -025 for the Annual Fertilizer Bid Award of ITB 12 -025 for fertilizer to Southern States in the combined amount of $61, 300, Howard 14, 370. Fertilizer in the amount of $19, 980, and John Deere Landscapes in the amount of PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions. ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING There were no ordinances for first reading. Ciry COUnail OfFar( Walton Beach Page 2 Printed 9162012  57 Regular Meeting Minutes September 4, 2012 ORDINANCES -- SECOND READING There were no ordinances for second reading. APPOINTMENTS CRA Ad -Hoc Committee Appointment Consideration of appointment to the Community Redevelopment Agency ( CPA) Ad -Hoc Committee. The City Clerk advised there is one vacancy on the CRA Ad -Hoc Committee and that two applications have been received, one from Glenn Wenzel, 29 Country Club Road, Shalimar, and the other from Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street SE. . Mr. Nabors nominated Glenn Wenzel to serve on the CRA Ad -Hoc Committee. As there were no further nominations, the vote to appoint Glenn Wenzel to the CRA Ad -Hoc Committee carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson FDEP Grant Agreement Extension for Brooks Landing Waterfront Park Stella Jones, City Planner, explained the agreement between the City and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Brooks Landing Waterfront Park underneath Brooks Bridge expired on June 30, 2012; however, due to unexpected site and weather delays, the contractual work on the project was not finished until August 12, 212, with the City' s portion of the work scheduled for completion by August 30, 2012. The City requested an additional time period for the grant so the project expenses incurred between July 1, 2012 and August 30, 2012 will be reimbursable under the grant program, and the FDEP drafted a new grant agreement that ends no later than October 31, 2012. Ms. Jones advised the project was completed two weeks ago. The vote on the motion to approve the Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant Agreement between the City and the FDEP for the Brooks Landing Waterfront Park project to extend the project completion deadline to October 31, 2012, carried unanimous. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson City Manager Recruitment Update Mr. Goodwin noted that Council has gone through the process to shortlist the candidates for the position of City Manager, and that he has thoroughly researched and reviewed the short list and it is his opinion that Michael Beedie is the candidate most qualified for the position. Mr. Goodwin moved to offer the position of City Manager of the City of Fort Walton Beach to Michael Beedie, and to authorize the City Attorney to negotiate a contract with Mr. Beedie. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and the vote carried unanimously. City Council offort Walton Beach Page 3 Pr1Ned 91612012  Minutes September 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat I AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Mr. Beedie thanked Council for the opportunity and stated he is ready to move the City forward. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Request for CRA Meeting on September 11, 2012 The City Manager requested a CRA meeting for next Tuesday, September 11, at 5: 00 pm to review the revised interloeal agreement for the Soundside project. Mr. Beedie also reiterated the 100th anniversary of the Camp Walton Schoolhouse, and stated there was a good turnout at the Labor Day golf tournament. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney advised that a lawsuit filed several years back against the police department has been resolved and dismissed. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Dr. gossom thanked Staff for initiating the cleanup and planting that was held for the Brooks Park Waterfront Park. Mr. Reeves noted that the City provides a high quality of life for its residents with a low millage rate and the natural beauty of the area, but feels more can be done by the EDC to ensure economic development. Mr. Rigdon announced that the Greater Okaloosa Fair is a month away and will have the largest midway ever. Mr. Rynearson mentioned several members from the City attended the League of Cities Conference and that it is a good learning opportunity, and congratulated Mr. Beedie on being appointed as City Manager. The Mayor stated several issues were discussed at the League of Cities conference including the problem of abandoned and foreclosed properties. He noted advocacy workshops will be held and encouraged Council to attend. The Mayor also stated he was impressed with the police department and City staff during preparations for Hurricane Isaac; he received a letter from Beach Community Bank praising the police department; attended the Habitat for Humanity #49 groundbreaking; and is looking into the possibility of having reserved parking in the City for wounded warriors. The Mayor mentioned to Council the protocol for attending meetings they have been appointed to, and to notify the City Clerk if they cannot attend so she can contact the alternate. The Mayor announced the first public hearing for the FY 2012 -13 budget at 5: 30 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012, with the second hearing on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, also at 5: 30 pm. City Couoc7 of Fort Walmn Oeaeh page y Pr<nteA9 /6/ 20/ 2  59 Regular Meeting Minutes