Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-13-09 regular agenda — reading text

execute that document on behalf of the City upon sufficient proof from the developers of a performance and payment bond of no less than $ 4,250, 000. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup)  29. Consideration of a request for City Council to authorize the Mayor to execute and amendment to the lease between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the Arts & Design Society for rental of space at the City -owned building at 17 First Street, SE, Fort Walton Beach. ( Admin Services Director) ( See Backup) 30. Consideration of appointment to the Fort Walton Beach Waterfront Committee. City Clerk) ( See Backup) 31. Consideration of appointment of a member of the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 32. Consideration of appointment to the Board of Adjustment. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 33. Other City Business for discussion purposes. 34. Mayor /Council Announcements 35. City Manager Announcements ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286.0105) The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850 -833 -9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850 -833 -9925 or 1- 800 -955 -8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800 -955 -8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service.  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH 2008 CHRISTMAS PARADE AWARD WINNERS BEST SERVICE CLUB ENTRY Krewe of Chameleons Accepting: Tami MaGee, Jeni Willis, Susan Morrison, Sherry Kennedy BEST MILITARY MARCHING UNIT Air Force Junior ROTC Fort Walton Beach High School Accepting: Les Chambers BEST COMMERCIAL (BUSINESS) ENTRY TSC Productions Accepting: Rachelle Roubique BEST ENTRY BY A YOUTH ORGANIZATION FWB Gators Youth Football Accepting: Pat Johnson & 10 members BEST ENTRY BY A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION New Life Deliverance Temple Church Accepting: Bishop Williams and Apostle Williams  City of Fort Walton Beach 21 bIP!/ fBaJM06 dOH(Y( is ber v TROCLAW.ATI09V WHEREAS, Jackie Hart served the City of Fort Walton Beach well since July 14, 1986, as a Fire Fighter, Fire Prevention Lieutenant; Fire Prevention Captain, Fire Marshal and Deputy Chief. WHEREAS, the performance of his duties and responsibilities were always marked by dedication, compassion, and dependability; and WHEREAS, he has made numerous contributions through long hours of dedicated work and a committed attitude made evident by his countless hours of ensuring the Fire Prevention codes have made the citizens of Fort Walton Beach as safe from fire as humanly possible; and WHEREAS, during his 22 years of service he has reached a number of milestones with the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department, adapting easily and willingly during a period of great development and change; and WHEREAS, Jackie Hart has chosen to retire from service at the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department, effective December 31st, 2008, and has said that he will devote his retirement years to spending time with his wife, family, and friends in the Northwest Florida area; NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that and I hereby Jackie Hart will be missed, both professionally and personally, extend our best wishes to JACKIE HART IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of 13th the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this day of January 2009. MAYOR MIKE ANDERSON  City of Fort Walton Beach Y rUS'r1Non` mdifu[ ym h`s TROCLA9WATIO91f WHEREAS, Stephen Mills served the City of Fort Walton Beach well since November 12, 1985 as a Fire Fighter, Driver Engineer, Fire Lieutenant; and Fire Captain. WHEREAS, the performance of his duties and responsibilities were always marked by dedication, compassion, and dependability; and WHEREAS, he has made numerous contributions through long hours of dedicated work and a committed attitude made evident by his countless hours of protecting the citizens of Fort Walton Beach and WHEREAS, during his 23 years of service he has reached a number of milestones with the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department, adapting easily and willingly during a period of great development and change; and WHEREAS, Stephen Mills has chosen to retire from service at the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department, effective January 1, 2009 and has said that he will devote his retirement years to spending time with his wife, family, and friends in the Northwest Florida area; NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that Stephen Mills will be missed, both professionally and personally, and I hereby extend our best wishes to STEPHEN MILLS IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of 13th the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this day of January 2009. CC MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  City of Fort Walton Beach Y @lmaiwb roYFeou!/ful,Yea4er OCLA9VATI05V WHEREAS, Jackie Whitegon has served the City of Fort Walton Beach well since February 20, 1995 as a Library Assistant; and WHEREAS, the performance of her duties and responsibilities have been notably marked by her dedication, professionalism, and knowledge. During her years at the Fort Walton Beach Library, Jackie has assisted countless children and adults in their research, reading, and learning pursuits. In addition to her regular library duties, Jackie has frequently gone above and beyond to assist a patron in need, who needed special help because of a disability or injury or who simply needed a friendly ear to understand their troubles and life challenges. WHEREAS, during her 13 years of employment with the City, she has helped the library through growing pains, computerization, a facility change, and hurricanes; and WHEREAS, her sense of humor, her genuine compassion, her joyful laugh, and her kind nature have made favorable impressions on those she has served and those with whom she has worked; and WHEREAS, Jackie Whitegon will retire from the City effective January 2, 2009 and it has been said that she will devote her retirement years to relaxing with her family" especially grandchildren), to her home, and to her community. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that Jackie will be missed both professionally and as a fellow employee, and I hereby extend our best wishes to JACKIE W. WHITEGON for much success and happiness in the future. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 13th day of January 2009. MAYOR MIKE ANDERSON  CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 2009 Approval of Agenda No Backup) Council Action 1 st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: 1  CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 2009 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: Special Council Meeting, December 2, 2008 Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2008 Special Council Meeting, December 22, 2008 City Clerk) Council Action 1 St 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: 2  63 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA INVESTMENT MANAGERS /GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN DECEMBER 2, 2008 INTRODUCTION A special meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes ( arrived at 5: 35 pm), Dennis Reeves ( arrived at 5: 40 pm), Bill Garvie, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Absent: Virgil Miller Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Brandy Wunker, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors. PURPOSE The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a possible change in Investment Managers of the General Employees Pension Plan and changes in the current investment policy. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He requested,,anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, and then state his or her name and address for the record. PLEDGE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION Joe Bogdahn with the Bogdahn Group presented the quarterly report as of September 30, 2008. Discussion included the possibility of conducting a ' Pension 101' education conference with the Council, acting as the Board of Trustees for the pension fund, and the Advisory Board, and will include the components and the way pension funds operate and are funded. Mr. Bogdahn noted that according to State Statutes, the Board of Trustees shall receive continuing education as it pertains to investments and trustees' responsibility to the fund, at least every two years, and that if Council was interested he could get with the Finance Director and set it up for the first of the year. Council noted this topic has been discussed in the past and that it was a good idea and the City Manager stated that Staff does receive the training. Mr. Minich suggested that any education or training for Council be held in April when a new Council will be seated. The Finance Director will work out a schedule with Mr. Bogdahn for April. The Mayor asked for public input. There was none. MOVE OF MUTUAL FUND TO SALEM TRUST Consideration of a request to authorize the Finance