Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-14-2010 Regular — reading text

advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. Last Updated (Thursday, 09 September 2010 12: 57)  CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 14, 2010 Proclamation Constitution Week Agenda Item Number: 4. 1  City of Fort Walton Beach Y mer4 r' a'. aF anrc« r qR0CL'A9VAT-10x WHEREAS, September 17 - 239 2010, marks the two hundred twenty -third anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary; and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by President of the United States of America the designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week. NOW, THEREFORE i, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23, 2010, as CONSTITUTION WEEK* and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals of the Framers of the constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that lost rights may never be regained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the 14th Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this day of September, 2010. MAYOR MIKE ANDERSON  CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 14, 2010 Proclamation Boys and Girls Clubs Day Agenda Item Number: 4. 2  City of Fort Walton Beach Y PROCL'AII.ATION WHEREAS, the children of The Emerald Coast are the foundation on which our future success is built; and WHEREAS, children seek parents, important goals; and mentors and friends to aid them in reaching WHEREAS, families and communities play vital roles in helping children develop a positive self image, sense of belonging and a sense of competence; and WHEREAS, Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids is a special day set aside in September to encourage and remind adults that the meaningful time they share with children is important to their development; and WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids Honor Roll, comprised of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and other youth serving organizations, together reach millions of youth via their services and community involvement; and WHEREAS, Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids emphasizes the importance of meaningful time spent with kids on this Day and every day, all year long; and WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids Honor Roll is working to establish Boys Girls Clubs Day for Kids on the national calendar. NOW THEREFORE, 1, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do herby proclaim Saturday, September 18, 2010, as BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS DAY FOR KIDS* inBoys Fort& Walton Beach and nail on all citizens to join with me in recognizing and commending the Girls Clubs Day for Kids Honor Roll organizations in our area for providing their contributions and commitment to improving the lives of the children and young adults in our communities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 14th day of September, 2010. MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 14, 2010 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: Regular Council Meeting - August 24, 2010 Agenda Item Number: 8. 1  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AUGUST 24, 2010 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 6: 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Joyce gossom, Dennis Reeves, Mike Minich, Bobby Nabors, and Dick Rynearson Seat 6 Vacant Also Present: Robert Mearns, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media 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, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Michael Thorne of Abundant Life Church gave the Invocation and youth from the church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION —ARMED FORCES DAY The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing August 28, 2010 as Armed Forces Day at the C. H. " Bull" Rigdon Northwest :Florida Fairgrounds. RECOGNITIONS The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Katherine Stone, Recipient of Parade /Dept of Education National Search Award. The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Jacob and Zachary Frame of Boy Scout Troop 544 for their efforts in assisting an unconscious citizen. PRESENTATION Jim Busby, Walton Guard, and Ted Corcoran, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, made a 150t' presentation about a proposed Anniversary Civil War encampment re- enactment to be held at the Fort Walton Landing on April 8, 95 10, 2011. They requested Council waive the fire and camping restrictions for the event. 1501h Mr. Rynearson moved to approve the request to waive the fire and camping restrictions for the Anniversary of the Civil War encampment re- enactment to be held at the Fort Walton Landing on April 8, 9, 10, 2011. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Reeves moved to approve the agenda as the business of the day. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant).  Regular Council 8 -24 -10 CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Reeves moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor ( Seat 6 vacant). APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 10, 2010, and the Special Meetings on August 16, 2010. AWARD OF BID —HVAC SERVICES Award HVAC services contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, D &D Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical Services, at an annual cost of $26, 864. 00 for two years with three one -year optional extensions. AWARD OF BID —SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS Award contract for submersible pumps for lift stations 32 and 36 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Jim House and Associates, at a cost of $59, 194. 00. RES. 2010 -22 - FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING AN INTEREST BEARING ESCROW ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO INSTALL MAST ARMS TO REPLACE EXISTING STRAIN POLES ON STATE ROAD 85 ( EGLIN PARKWAY) AT HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LOCALLY FUNDED AGREEMENT AND A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE ENGINEERING & UTILITIES DIRECTOR TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Michael Beedie, Engineering /Utilities Director, explained the resolution allocates the deposit of CRA funds to guarantee installation of the traffic signal system at the named intersection. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. As no one wished to speak public comment was closed. Ms. gossom moved to approve Res. 2010 -22. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). RES. 2010 -26 - FUNDING TO COMPLETE RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING DECLARATIONS OF OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REIMBURSEMENTS FROM NOTE AND BOND PROCEEDS OF TEMPORARY ADVANCES MADE FOR PAYMENTS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE, AND RELATED MATTERS. Mr. Beedie explained the resolution declares the City' s intent to secure funding of $2. 1 million from the State Revolving Fund to complete the reclaimed water system. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. As no one wished to speak public comment was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to approve Res. 2010 -26. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). RES. 2010 -27 - ACCEPT GRANT FOR POLICE INTERVIEW ROOMS The Mayor read the resolution by title. Regular Council 8 -24 -10 RES. 2010 -27 - ACCEPT GRANT FOR POLICE INTERVIEW ROOMS cont. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR ENHANCED INTERVIEW ROOMS; AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AWARD AND OVERSEE THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ted Litschauer, Police Chief, explained the City has been awarded $ 10, 820 non -matching grant from the competitive grant program for enhanced interview rooms. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. As no one wished to speak public comment was closed. Mr. Minich moved to approve Res. 2010 -27. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor ( Seat 6 vacant). PUBLIC HEARING: ORD. 1828 - REZONE 600 AND 602 MOONEY ROAD TO R -1 The City Attorney read the ordinance on first reading by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 600 MOONEY ROAD NORTHEAST AND 602 MOONEY ROAD NORTHEAST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RSS ( RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN SINGLE) TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH R -1 ( SINGLE FAMILY) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR. AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella