Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-11-08 regular agenda — reading text

Magnolia Grill raised $ 1, 601 for the benefit of the homeless veterans in the area; he attended a Library Co -Op training session for librarians on the new computer system; and the five year contract for the Library Consortium is going to be re- negotiated and they would like to have the City Manager involved in the negotiations. Dr. Pullen added that at the last Council meeting he was appointed to sit on the negotiation with Mr. Garvie as the alternate. He mentioned that tomorrow he and the Library Director will tape the City Desk program at Channel 6. He mentioned he was asked to attend a Southeast Conference of Headstart in Atlanta and one thing stressed by the Federal Government is that there be checks and balances, and starting next week there will be inspectors inspecting the Headstart Program in the County. Mr.Hartwell commented on the fantastic bronze eagle that is located by the Indian Temple Mound under the canon, and -the statuettes that are located in the Sound Park. The City Manager mentioned MainStreet used the extra funding they had to place four or five bronze statuettes throughout the City. Jeff Peters, Parks & Recreation Director, went over a short detail on the statuettes and locations where they were placed and all donated by MainStreet. 26 Regular Council 02/ 26/ 08 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Holmes reported the TPO received a briefing on the mast arm problems throughout the State and District 3 will take the mast arm in the City to use as a measure to perform the maintenance and paint. Mr. Minich reported the TDC has been moving forward for the past 1 Y2 years on a beach re nourishment project in the County and much of the funding for the project is pledged by the State through the Department of Environmental Protection. He said the State has a statute that says $ 30 million will be used for beach re- nourishment every year and the Governor's recommended budget is to cut $ 10 million which is the portion of the funds that their project lies in. He said it has not been passed by the Legislature yet and they are hopeful that the legislative delegates from the area will understand the importance of the project to the County and the area and attempt to have it put back in the budget. Mr. Minich mentioned the Luau for the Senior Center to raise funds; mentioned the main draw that starts tomorrow at the tennis center; and mentioned the City Golf Tournament that will be 8th held on March to benefit the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. The Mayor thanked the First City Bank as the gold sponsor of the tennis tournament. He reminded Council to submit to the City th; Clerk the names of the individuals they want to appoint to the Super Focus Group on March 11 he gave kudos to employees Doug Fowler and Rick Contraras in the sanitation division who helped a resident; mentioned that the CDS Director, Missy McKim, is an Officer of the Board of Directors for the Bridgeway Center; the Heritage Park attended a Texas Hold -Em Charity fund raiser. The Parks & Recreation Director reported the Museum raised $ 606 that will be split with the Valparaiso Museum. The Mayor mentioned Archaeology Month has started and there will be an open house at the Heritage and Cultural he thanked Jo Main for coordinating the pancake breakfast. He thanked the 15th; Park on March Human Resource Director, Mark Wiltsie, for his work on the Work Career Program Agreement executed between the City and the Schools that will begin next school year. He mentioned the firemen who were injured in a fire were treated and released and thanked all emergency service personnel who represent the City in such a fine way and at the same time put their lives on the line. He noted that the Firemen have ratified the Union Contract. Dr. Pullen mentioned the restoration of the Governor Stone vessel and that they are working with the Archaeological group to apply for a $ 13, 000 grant from the State and a $ 300 Federal grant to help restore the vessel and use for educational purposes along the Gulf Coast. Mr. Garvie mentioned that the Governor Stone will be docked in front of his house and available to the public. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager mentioned that tomorrow she and the museum staff will make a request to the TDC for consideration for funding in their 08/09 budget for supplemental funds to help operate the museum. The City Manager shared information on Ray Knoll' s pursuit for a homeless veteran' s shelter. The City Manager mentioned the tennis tournament finals and doubles finals will be taped and 9th replayed on Channel 98; and mentioned the Sunday in the Park Concert event on March from 1: 30 to 4:30 at the Landing.  27 Regular Council 02/ 26/ 08 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 35 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive  w1% MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 4, 2008 INTRODUCTION ;. An Executive Session of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen. Holmes, Virgil. Miller, Bill Garvie, .Dr..Wayne Pullen, and Mike Minich Absent: Jim Hartwell and Dennis Reeves Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; and Toni Craig, City Attorney. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order. Pursuant to Section 286.011( 8) Florida Statutes, and other considerations, the City Attorney requested that Council adjourn to an Attorney -Client Executive Session so that she may receive the City Council' s advice concerning the following litigations: City v. Sharpe, Okaloosa County Circuit Court Case 03 -CA -4042, and City v. Sand Pine Realty, Okaloosa County Circuit Court Case 05 -CA -3803. The transcript of the Executive Session will be made a part of the public record upon the conclusion of the above referenced litigations. EXECUTIVE SESSION The public meeting was recessed to convene the Attorney -Client Executive Session of the Fort Walton Beach City Council, as noticed in the Northwest Florida Daily News on March 3, 2008, regarding the following: City v. Sharpe, Okaloosa County Circuit Court Case 03 -CA -4042 RECONVENE The Executive Session was concluded and the public meeting was reconvened at 5: 58 p.m. City v. Sharpe, Okaloosa County Circuit Court Case 03 -CA -4042 Mr. Garvie moved to permit the City Attorney to pursue settlement of the case and to file a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of City complaint if there is no response from the opposing attorney by April 15, 2008, and to report status of case to the City Council before December 31, 2008. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Reeves and Hartwell absent). Pursuant to Section 286.011( 8) Florida Statutes, and other considerations, the City Attorney requested that Council adjourn to an Attorney- Client Executive Session so that she may receive the City Council' s advice concerning the following litigation: City v. Sand Pine Realty, Okaloosa County Circuit Court Case 05 -CA -3803.  3- 4- 08 30 Executive Session EXECUTIVE SESSION The public meeting was recessed at; 5- :59 p. m. to convene the Attorney-Client Executive Session of ..the Fort Walton Beach .City Council, as noticed in the Northwest Florida Daily News on March 3, 2008, regarding the following: City 'v. Sand .Pine Realty, Okalooga.County Circuit Court Case -05-CA-3803. RECONVENE The Executive Session was concluded and the public meeting was reconvened at & 11 p.m Citvv. Sand `:Plne Realty. Okaloosa County-Circuit Court Case 06-CA-3803* 2008 and Mr. Minich moved to accept settlement offer of $ 3,000 before March 31, permit the City Attorney to file a Notice of Voluntary Dismissalmotion of City complaint and it upon carried final payment of that amount Mr. Holmes seconded Minichl Miller, Garvie, Pulleng and In. favor ( Reeves and unanimously with' Holmes,' Hartwell absent). ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:12 p. m.. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK ddm r  CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 11, 2008 Consent Agenda Consideration of accepting a Grant of Easement from McDonald' s Corporation, along the south line of their property located at 31 Eglin Parkway NE, for installing a public sidewalk Public Works Director) Council Action 1 St 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: 3  City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida Memorandum DATE: February 29, 2008 TO: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager FROM: Thomas Murray, Public Works Director SUBJECT: McDonald's Grant of Easement to the City Background: City staff approved plans and building permits for the demolition and reconstruction of the McDonald's Restaurant located at 31 Eglin Parkway, NE. One of the plan approval conditions was for the owner to grant an easement along the south line of the property, abutting Hospital Drive, for installing a public sidewalk. Discussion: An easement for a public sidewalk was granted on February 20, 2008 to the City of Fort Walton Beach by McDonald' s Corporation, owner of the property. The easement was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency. Recommendation: Respectfully request that the City Council accept the Grant of Easement from McDonald' s Corporation for a public sidewalk along the south line of their property, abutting Hospital Drive, and authorize the Mayor to execute the easement. Submitted BY: O 3/ 08 7 W ' Thomas Murray, P. E.