Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 02-28-06 regular minutes — reading text

The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1690 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. REGULAR AGENDA- FINANCE DIRECTOR UPDATE Consideration of an appointment of Charter Office Position of Finance Director. Upon selection, direct the City Manager to begin negotiations with the selected candidate and report back to the City Council at a future meeting with a recommended salary and compensation package. Mark Wiltsie, Human Resource Director, requested that Council concur with the recommendations of the Review Committee for the Finance Director position and authorize staff to re- advertise for the position, and approve the amended job announcement and recruitment schedule.  127 2/ 28/ 06 FINANCE DIRECTOR ( CONT) Mr. Minich moved to authorize staff to re- advertise for the position of Finance Director and post job announcements in the publications and websites identified in the recruitment schedule; approve the amended job announcement which includes a salary range of 78, 000 to $88, 000 ( DOQ), plus benefits with relocation expenses negotiable; and approve the revised recruitment schedule. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. QUARTERLY REPORTS- MERRILL LYNCH. DAVIS HAMILTON AND JACKSON Presentation of quarterly investment performance reports of the General Employees Pension Plan by Davis Hamilton and Jackson and Merrill Lynch. Janna Woods of Davis Hamilton and Jackson and Larry Cole of Merrill Lynch presented the quarterly reports for the period ending December 31, 2005. No action was taken by Council. PRESENTATION- GOLF COURSE STUDY Presentation by Pat Carpenter to conduct a no- cost study of the Fort Walton Beach Golf Course operations. Pat Carpenter, 338 Cherie Court, Fort Walton Beach, discussed a proposal for a no- cost study of the golf course, with the purpose to partner with the City in an effort to mitigate golf course budgetary issues; determine the feasibility of private operations; and review the operations from a business standpoint. He explained the parties involved are local citizens who have the best interest of the golf course in mind. Mr. Carpenter advised the study would require at least two hours per week of assistance from the City and golf course staffs, and requested Council' s approval to conduct the no- cost study. The City Manager explained that the City has to compete all services over $ 25, 000 to allow everyone the opportunity to participate, and that any information developed by Mr. Carpenter or anyone else is public information and that any study done by Mr. Carpenter would be disclosed to whoever asked for it. The City Manager further advised she does not know if there would be any conflicts or restrictions from the Air Force on the property if it is turned over to a private entity for profit without checking with the City Attorney and Eglin staff. Mr. Carpenter advised he has not presented his proposal to the Golf Club Advisory Committee but would consider it if he and the others decide to continue with the proposal. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL- 7 CREWILLASUBDIVISION Consideration of a request by Sharon Hardie, agent for owner Genevieve De Souza, for final plat approval for De Souza Estates, the proposed replatting of Lots 6 and 7, Block 7, Crewilla subdivision two ( 2) lots for the purpose of development of a flag lot. The property is located at 122 Beal Parkway NW. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in Sharon Hardie, agent for the applicant. The CDS Director reviewed the request for a final plat to develop a flag lot and reported the Municipal Planning Board recommends approval. Ms. Hardie advised she has reviewed the staff report and has no objections. The Staff Report was entered into the record. Dr. Pullen moved to approve the final plat for De Souza Estates Subdivision, located at 122 Beal Parkway NW. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 128 2/ 28/ 06 VESTA HEIGHTS CONSERVATION BUFFER Consideration of a request by the Municipal Planning Board to convert the property known as parcel 2, lot 9, block 9, Vesta Heights Subdivision Fourth Addition be zoned as a conservation buffer as outlined in the backup report and direct staff top roceed to implement the M PB' s recommendation by amending the Future Land Use Map designation and zoning accordingly. The CDS Director reported that Council directed the Municipal Planning Board to work out a recommendation as to the best use of the property, at which time the Board voted to recommend the be zoned as a conservation buffer. She advised in order to implement the property recommendation, the Future Land Use Map designation and zoning needs to be amended to conversation and open space. Mr. Minich moved to direct Staff to proceed to implement the Municipal Planning Board' s recommendation by amending the Future Land Use Map designation and zoning of Parcel 2, Lot 9, Block 9, Vesta Heights Subdivision Fourth Addition to Conservation and Open Space. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. The CDS Director advised that other conservation areas have not been rezoned from another type of designation to conservation, nor have they been rezoned to Open Space. CATTLE GRAZING PLAN Pursuant to City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, Volume II, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01, Paragraph 4. 01. 025 and the Purchasing Policies and Procedures, request for qualifications No. 06- 112 Cattle Grazing request approval to develop a comprehensive cattle grazing plan for the City' s 440- acre effluent sprayfield with the top- ranked firm Reynolds Cattle Company. If approved, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the cattle grazing plan that will be developed with Reynolds Cattle Company, Eglin Air Force Base Real Estate Staff and the City Attorney. John Hofstad, Utilities Director, explained that the City has been considering a cattle grazing plan for the sprayfield for a number of years. He advised that after receiving conceptual approval from Eglin to incorporate cattle grazing as a permitted activity into the City' s real estate license with them, the City has begun negotiations with Reynolds Cattle Company as a cost effective way to manage and maintain the open pasture land. Mr. Hofstad advised this arrangement should save the Utilities Department approximately $40,000 annually in operation and maintenance expenses. Mr. Hofstad advised that depending on the time of year, there will be between 200 to 600 heads of cattle involved in the process. Mr. Minich moved to direct Staff to coordinate with the top- ranked company, Reynolds Cattle Company, in the development of a comprehensive Cattle Grazing Plan for the City' s 440- acre effluent sprayfield. Contingent upon approval of the Cattle Grazing Plan by Eglin ,. Air Force Base. Further, authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Cattle Grazing Agreement with Reynolds Cattle Company. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE- NW FLORIDA FAIR BOARD Consideration of appointing Council representative to serve on the Northwest Florida Fair Board for calendar year 2006. Mr. Campbell nominated Jim Hartwell. Mr. Minich nominated Bill Patterson.  129 2/ 28/ 06 COUNCIL REP- FAIR BOARD ( CONT) The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination for Jim Hartwell with Holmes, Campbell, and Pullen in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Bill Patterson with Patterson, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. The Mayor announced Bill Patterson as the Council representative on the Northwest Florida Fair Board for calendar year 2006. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENTS Consideration of appointments to the Code Enforcement Board. Dr. Pullen moved to reappoint Paul D. Horn, 617 Cambridge Avenue NE, Fort Walton Beach, and Martha Sanders, 104 Highland Drive, Fort Walton Beach, to the Code Enforcement Board for three year terms until February 27, 2009. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. GOLF CLUB ADVISORY APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Golf Club Advisory Committee. Mr. Campbell nominated John L. Vesey, 230 Thomas Court NW, Fort Walton Beach to serve on the Golf Club Advisory Committee until July 1, 2007. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. John Franklin, 221 California Drive, advised he has not seen any advertisements for the Golf Club Advisory Committee and would like to volunteer for a position on the Committee. Mr. Franklin was advised he would have to fill out an application to be considered for appointment. He was also advised all meetings are open to the public and he is welcome to attend. Lee McDonald, 10 Rue de Ie Roi, was advised that the ad- hoc meetings are not held on a regular basis, but they are advertised as well as posted on the City' s website. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. HISTORIC SITES REPRESENTATIVE TO THE VPSC Consideration of appointment of a Historic Sites and Advisory Board member to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. Mr. Minich nominated Tommy Gill to serve as the Historic Sites and Advisory Board member to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Tommy Gill as the Historic Sites representative to the VPSC and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Patterson discussed the job growth in the area and the small businesses in the City that contribute to that growth. Mr. Campbell enjoyed working at the Friends of the Library pancake breakfast this past weekend. 130 2/ 28/ 06 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Pullen thanked Staff for the quick response to his request for information on an item. Mr. Minich discussed an editorial that appeared in the Dailv News, as well as an article regarding the proposed bridge that was published in the MainStreet Gazette. ill! The Mayor discussed the plan by General Riemer of Eglin to work with the county and Eglin on initiatives including the BRAC, and a base and community summit at the end of May. The Mayor also announced the Bridge Authority meeting on March 9 at 2 pm regarding the bridge corridor issue. The Mayor stated he was asked if