Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-08-06 regular minutes — reading text

shall be responsible for installing all sewer piping from the right-of-way line to the 5) Water meters are to be building. accessible to the water meter readers and located in an area not susceptible to heavy traffic, preferably a grassed area, not in a or parking space. driveway 6) It is the responsibility of the Developer' s Engineer to determine if FDEP and/ or FDOT permitting is required for the water or sewer services. 7) Water and sewer impact fees shall apply to the new development. 1, 000 ft2 of office space = 0. 35 ERCs. Impact fees for water are $ 700 per ERC, and the fees for sewer are $ 807 per ERC. Based on the size of the proposed building ( 35, 000 ft2), the total number of ERCs for this development is 12. 25, resulting in estimated water impact fees of $8, 575 and estimated wastewater impact fees of $9, 855. 75. 8) Water and sewer connection fees shall be determined when the final has been submitted and utility plan approved.  Regular Council 8- 8- 06 287 SITE PLAN APPROVAL - CBG WALDORFF BUILDING cont. 9) The development must meet FDEP environmental regulations and FDOT standards for sediment and soil erosion control. The proposed sediment and erosion control measures shall be installed prior to commencement of any demolition of existing structures or construction of the proposed development. 10) See list of standard notes to be added to the final plans. The plans shall not be approved until all required standard notes are included on the plans. 11) The materials and sizes for existing and proposed water and sewer service mains and appurtenances shall be identified on the plans along with invert elevations and slopes of the proposed sewer mains. The onsite water and sewer systems shall be deemed private systems. The City maintenance responsibilities will end at the right-of-way line. Utilities Department comments: 1) Site is greater than 1 acre and will require NPDES permit from FDEP. 2) City request copies of all necessary permits from FDEP be submitted to Environmental Specialist. 3) Utilities Operation Manager will provide standard notes, please add those to the plan set. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the above items shall be addressed with any necessary revisions submitted to the Stormwater Division/ Environmental Specialist for approval. 2. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy: a. All public sidewalks/ crosswalks shall be constructed and striped as per City and FDOT specifications as applicable, including consistency with ADA requirements. Any existing curb cuts along Eglin Parkway NE and Staff Drive NE that will no be utilized for this parcel will be curbed and sidewalk longer reconstructed where applicable. b. All required City and State easements and permits ( i. e., stormwater, utility, sidewalk, driveway, etc.) shall be executed and approved by the appropriate agency. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. GENERAL PUBLIC ON MATTERS OF CITY BUSINESS. George Tisa spoke on behalf of a friend on Yacht Club Drive, who is a disabled Vietnam Veteran, who received a notice of code violation concerning an unregistered vehicle. He requested a waiver or an ordinance change so his friend would not be fined. The City Attorney advised that is a Code Enforcement Board issue and the proper place to take the case is before the Code Enforcement Board. She stated the registration is required The City Manager stated it is a State Statute that the by State Law. City is merely enforcing, and if he does not comply voluntarily, it will be moved to the Code Enforcement Board. The City Attorney advised Council they did not have authority or jurisdiction to address the issue, and Mr. Tisa should talk with staff at this time to resolve the issue. BOY SCOUT TROOP 506 The scouts from Troop 506 were acknowledged for their attendance at the meeting to work on a merit badge. The Scout Leader offered to provide Council with a copy of their reports on the meeting. RES. 06- 13: CDS CONSOLIDATED PLAN/ ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN/ ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AN APPLICATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Regular Council 8- 8- 06 288 RES. 06- 13 cont. The CDS Director briefly went over the proposed CDBG activities for FY 06/ 07. Mr.Campbell moved to approve Res. 06- 13. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RES. 06-22: SUPPORTING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IN OKALOOSA COUNTY FOR CERTIFICATION UNDER THE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. Nitsi Bennet, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity, explained the benefits of the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program, and in order to be certified a resolution is needed from the local government where the project is located stating it is consistent with local plans and regulations. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 06- 22. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. BANKING SERVICES BID Staff requests Council authorization to award RFP # 06- 104 Banking Services to Beach Community Bank, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Beach Bank Community is offering their banking services to the city at no cost while providing the Federal Funds Overnight interest rate on all idle cash. The City Manager briefly went over the range of services offered by Beach Community Bank and requested Council authorization to finalize negotiations for banking services with Beach Bank for three ( 3), five year periods. Community Mr. Campbell announced a conflict of interest because he is a minor stockholder in Beach Bank and is an honorary Board member, and he would abstain from Community the vote. Discussion ensued with a comparison of services offered by First National Bank and Beach Community Bank. During discussion it was commented the City has banked with First National for many years; that the City leases part of a parking lot downtown from Mr. Tringas; and concern was expressed over the future lease of the lot. parking Melissa Jones, City' s Chief Accountant, briefly went over the amount earned from and the amount charged by First National Bank last year. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Tucker moved that Council not take any action. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Minich moved to award the Banking Services to First National Bank & Trust. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. Discussion continued on the long- term relationship between the City and First National Bank with an ..... exchange of views on the concern expressed over the future lease of the downtown the City