Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-24-12 regular — reading text

project. Renderings of the proposed Hedrick Center and athletic complex were presented. The vote on the motion to switch to the construction Manager at Risk procurement method for the Hedrick Community Center project, and to authorize Staff to proceed with developing and advertising the Request for qualifications packages for the construction Manazer at Risk Services and the architecturalfEneineerine Services carried unanimousl RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Additional Environmental Assessment for Bayou Woods Subdivision Lots 1 - 7 Michael Beedie, EngineeringfUtilities Director, advised that, per Council direction, the firm of Professional Services Industries, Inc. ( PSI) was contacted to request a proposal to perform a Supplemental Site Assessment ( SSA) concentrating on the seven lots adjacent to Bayou Woods Drive NW. Mr. Beedie advised the proposed fee for the SSA is $ 14,074. 00 and Staff would request an additional $ 5, 925 for additional testing or other items. The funding would come from the General Fund balance and would require a budget amendment. Discussion included the urgency of the assessment and whether it could wait for the next budget cycle, since funds are not in the current budget. Mr. Beedie advised it could wait for the next budget cycle. Further discussion included possible liability for the City and safety and health issues for citizens; the need to get an analysis done on any contamination so it can be corrected; and the fact the funds are not budgeted at this time. The vote on the motion to defer a Supplemental Site Assessment on the seven lots adjacent to Bayou Woods Drives failed by a vote of 2 to 5. RESULT: DEFEATED 12 TO 51 MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Bobby Griggs, Dick Rynearson NAYS: gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon The vote on the motion to accept Staff' s recommendation to complete an SSA of the seven City-owned lots on Bayou Woods Drive NW, and to award the contract to Professional Services Industries, Inc. ( PSI) of Pensacola, in a not -to- exceed amount of $ 14,074 and utilizing up to $5, 925 in funds for additional tests that may be required based on the results of the initial soil and groundwater samples, all requiring a budget amendment from fund balance, carried unanimously. City Council of For( Walton Beach Page 5 278 Regular Meeting Minutes April 24, 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Future Police Pension Cost/ Actuarial Estimate This item was removed from the agenda. Use of Golf Carts on City Streets Mr. Goodwin advised FS 316. 212 authorizes the use of golf carts upon certain public roads or streets and that he had this placed on the agenda to see if there was any support from the Council for golf cart use as an alternate means of transportation. Discussion included the difference between golf cart and low -speed vehicles in that low speed vehicles have seat belts and mirrors, drivers must be 16 years or older to drive and the vehicle must be licensed. It was noted that other local jurisdictions authorize the use of low speed vehicles. The City Attorney advised the issue is to look at the logistics of the City and its streets; that the use of golf carts would only be allowed in certain residential areas and away from major thoroughfares. Council asked for the opinion of law enforcement on the issue. Police Chief Ted Litschauer advised there is no data with regard to slow moving vehicles. The City Manager stated certain standards would have to be established for certain neighborhoods to see if they qualify and to designate where golf carts could not be used in addition to where they can be used. Bruce Lee Thompson stated low speed vehicles are legal and golf carts are not, and expressed concern with the lack of signaling and night time use of golf carts. The vote on the motion to direct the City Manager to investigate the viability of allowing golf carts on city streets taking into consideration the statutory elements of speed volume and character of motor vehicle traffic and report back on his findings as to what streets are determines to be appropriate to have golf carts on them carried unanimous) RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Council Summer Schedule The City Manager explained the past several years Council has set a vacation schedule for the summer months which typically includes canceling Council meetings during the month of July to allow for budget preparations. City C. un, d ofF n Wahon Beach Page 6 PswW 4125120/ 2  279 Regular Meeting Minutes April 24, 2012 He further explained the tentative millage rate can be set at the regular meeting scheduled for June 26; however, a special meeting would be required on or about July 1 if the City does not receive the Certification of Taxable Value from the Tax Assessor by June 30. The vote on the motion to cancel the Council meetings of July 10 and July 24, 2012, and resume the regular meeting scheduled in August 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 CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager reminded Council and the public that on Thursday, May 10 at 6 pm a special Council meeting will be held to present the Police Department's proposed budget to City Council. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS There was no report from the City Attorney. MAYORICOUNCIL COMMENTS Dr. gossom reminded residents not to place yard waste in the street as it causes havoc with the stormwater system. Mayor Anderson stated Senator Nelson is asking for support on the Restore Act; he attended an event at Fort Walton Machining; the Musical Echoes was a great success despite the wind and rain; gave kudos to Staff for the Relay for Life this past weekend; and he attended a program to recognize the outstanding volunteers of the Heritage Park and Cultural Center. 18. ADJOURNMENT: 7: 14 pm Approved: G Mayor: Attest: City Clerk Walton Beach Page 7 Pmted 41252012