Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 11-13-07 regular minutes — reading text

Resource Director based on the low quote of $9, 200 received that a purchase order can be issued to have replied it accomplished. Dr. Pullen wished to know who the primary contact is for the pension fund, and the City Manager advised that the Plan Administrator of record is the Finance Director. The City Manager further explained that as the City Manager is also the Chief Executive Officer of the City, she also receives correspondence. Mr.Minich commented that Mr. Miller' s request is again dancing close to the edge of what the Charter provides them to do; he is directing the City Manager on who is to present information. He said if Council has a request information for should direct them to the they City Manager who will then decide on who will provide that information. RES. 07- 27: DOT LANDSCAPE GRANT PROGRAM The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING JOINT PARTICIPATION IN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LANDSCAPE GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY IF MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING A FUTURE BUDGET AMENDMENT NECESSARY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. John Guerin, City Engineer, explained the City has been approved for a $ 250, 000 grant from the Florida for a City match. He went Department of Transportation Roadside Beautification and there is no requirement over the five specific areas targeted for landscape and irrigation work. He noted the only stipulation attached to f"'" the grant is that the projects have to be completed by January 1, 2009. The Mr. Miller questioned spending $ 19, 200 of the grant downtown when there are funds in the CRA budget. of the monies will allow them to CRA funds for other needed City Manager explained the use grant use improvements downtown. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As no one wished to speak the public input was closed. with Mr. Minich moved to approve Res. 07- 27. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent).  11~ 13- 07 Regular Council 212 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Miller asked for a status report on the lease with Two Trees Restaurant at the Golf Club, and was advised that an agreement has been utilized between Mr. Frazier and Mr. T which is working out well, and that the the attorney for Two Trees will be getting back with the City regarding the language ' the exclusive use of veranda' in the lease. Mr.Reeves congratulated the Mayor on his selection as Mayor of the Year from the Florida League of Cities. Mr. Garvie added his congratulations to the Mayor, as well as to Jo Main for being a finalist for Employee of the Year and the for City a finalist in the being City of Excellence Award. Mr. Garvie also commented on the 10th anniversary celebration of the Library Cooperative, and that the Oka1oosa Walton Continuum of Care will hold an auction at the Breakers on December 7 at 6 pm if anyone is interested in attending. He also discussed the technical/ science park being developed across from the airport to include plazas and hotels, as well as a new I.. I community being planned next to the park and that it will be great for the area when developed. Dr. Pullen received clarification that the agreement with Lamar is being planned for placement on the November 27 agenda. Mr. Minich also congratulated the Mayor on his Mayor of the Year Award, and the many programs he works on, including the mentoring program. Mr. Minich also advised that issues to bring up should be given to the City Manager, and not direct who will bring it up. And finally, the beach re- nourishment program is moving forward and sand should beready to be placed on the beach this time next year. He also commented that if someone has something they want Council to be aware of, to put it in writing and to include your name. The Mayor discussed several topics, including a letter from the Boys and Girls Club thanking the City for their Vector support; a letter complimenting the Golf Course on the Senior Tournament; he attended the Vision 2015 Check and discussed some including transportation; and the at Beal Memorial major concerns ceremony Cemetery for Veteran' s Day. The Mayor discussed funds that are available to establish a cemetery for veterans and this may be something to think about in the future. The Mayor further discussed the FLOC resolution opposing property taxes and that a resolution may be coming for Council to decide whether or not they want a tax; and the possibility of forming a Citizens Academy whereby department directors explain how the City functions to the citizens. The Mayor expressed how honored he was to be nominated, let alone win, the Mayor of the Y ear Award at the FLOC Dinner. He congratulated Jo Main as being nominated Employee of the Year and the City for the City of Excellence Award. He said it is an honor and privilege for him to represent the City and the employees, and thanked respective spouses for their support in all that is done. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager announced all City offices and facilities, except the Golf Club, will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on November 22 and 23. She announced the Doll and Teddy Bear Show on November 17; and added thanks to the Mayor as being a good ambassador for the City and congratulated Jo Main on being a finalist for Employee of the Year, as well as the City' s nomination in the City of Excellence Award. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10: 10 p. m. APPROVED: lDo~ LX I, J&? 1 AITEST: MAYOR: ~ ~ l1Jvn U.~ CITY CLERK ddm