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

no longer do business with First National. parking lot should The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to award the Banking Services to First National Bank & Trust and it failed by a vote of 3 to 4 with Patterson, Tucker, and Minich in favor and Holmes, Pullen, Hartwell, and the Mayor opposed ( Campbell abstained).  Regular Council 8- 8- 06 289 BANKING SERVICES BID cont. Mr. Holmes moved to award the Banking Services to Beach Community Bank and authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations and execute a multi- year banking services agreement. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 4 to 2 with Holmes, Patterson, Pullen, and Hartwell in favor and Tucker and Minich opposed ( Campbell abstained). DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITIES PLAN Staff requests Council authorization to award RFP # 06- 111 Downtown Parking Facilities Plan to Rich and Associates, Inc of Southfield, MI in the amount of $26, 275. The City Manager recalled the item was continued in February until a decision was made on the location of the proposed bridge. She stated since a decision on the bridge is in the distance, the issue was placed back on the agenda for Council consideration. She reported that Rich and Associates will honor their bid from January. The CDS Director mentioned the study will help the City determine the parking needs downtown, if there are other parking mechanisms that can be utilized as well as options to develop future parking. She noted the downtown area is a parking district where parking is not required and the study would provide the City with information on whether the City should continue the Special Parking District or if it is time to implement the next phase of the Parking District to receive funds for future parking needs. Staff recommended Council move forward with the parking study. Some discussion was held on the Special Parking District downtown. The CDS Director noted the study may help the City develop a mechanism to move into the next phase of the Parking District to receive funds to help fund additional parking for downtown. In response to the request that the Tringas parking lot be brought into the equation, the CDS Director explained a distinction is made between public and private parking. Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, spoke in support of a parking study for the downtown area. Mr. Tucker moved to award RFP # 06- 111 Downtown Parking Facilities Plan to the lowest responsive, responsible proposer, Rich and Associates, Inc of Southfield, MI, in an amount not to exceed $ 26,275. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Minich moved to appoint Lane Higgins, 13 Laurie Drive NE, as a regular member of the Code Enforcement Board for the unexpired term until April 11, 2008. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. HISTORIC SITE BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board. Mr. Campbell moved to appoint Brad Bynum, 82 Waynel Circle, to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board for the unexpired term until December 10, 2008. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried with unanimously Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor.  Regular Council 8- 8- 06 290 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Holmes thanked staff and everyone involved in the excellent 4th of July celebration and fireworks display; commented on the police presence with the Police Officers their wearing hats; and expressed pleasure that the seawall in the park across the street is progressing and hoped it will be utilized in the near future. Councilman Campbell expressed the 4th of July fireworks were wonderful; thanked staff for their hard work on the RFP for banking services; and mentioned accolades received on Jim d:: ii! j; Frasier and the golf course condition. Councilman Pullen wished to go on record that the City purchased the Fairgrounds for use of the public and, if possible, he would like to pursue the possibility of a new courthouse at the Fairgrounds. He mentioned the height limits passed by the City and staff should go forward with the Comprehensive Plan changes to implement the changes. He mentioned his attendance at a CRA meeting where staff suggested an increase in density and in height, and expressed his thoughts that the density issue is not in the current Vision Plan. Councilman Hartwell commended the Scout Leaders and the scouts from Troop 506, who will be future leaders, for attending the meeting this evening. Councilman Minich thanked everyone who sent flowers, cards, and kind comments on the recent passing of his mother. Mayor Anderson mentioned the oyster shell restoration project at the end of Bay Street as part of the water quality improvement program; the publication called Cities Leading the Way, 2006 City Innovation Showcase where the City of Fort Walton Beach, City Changers is highlighted; the Parks & Recreation Expo at the Mall last Saturday, and the tri- fold put together to promote the Creative Senior Center; the Coast Lines article written by staff on Fort Walton Beach World Class Waterfronts about the Waterfronts Florida Program; the Combs, Chester Pruitt, Ferry Park, Elliot Point Neighborhood meetings and complimented staff on the excellent job organizing the neighborhood meetings; Hoops for Hope with the Fort Walton Beach Police Department and the Sheriff's Office joining together to playa basketball game against the Walton County Sheriff's Office next Tuesday at Okaloosa- Walton College sponsored by Shelter House; and there is still an opportunity for a member of Council to join the FLC Legislative Policy Committees. The Mayor wished Councilman Sam Hayes of Crestview a speedy recovery from heart surgery. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager mentioned that Ted Corcoran, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce is going to MC the Hoops for Hope next Tuesday. She said he was scheduled to come before Council on Tuesday so he will be invited to the Special Council meeting on Monday at 7: 00 p. m. to present the Chamber of Commerce budget. The City Manager echoed the comments about Jim Frazier on the excellent condition of the Golf Course. She reported that WSRE Public Television Station does a special promotion with a 2 for 1 ""'" special and they asked if the City would like to participate in a 2 for 1 special at the Golf Course with a 50% discount on one round of golf or a 2 for 1 bucket of balls. She suggested the City participate in the 2 for 1 bucket of balls. The City Manager received consensus of from Council. agreement The City Manager reported street paving on Memorial, Holmes Blvd., Gregory, north and south Shell, Bobolink, Third Street, Okahathee Circle, and Court Fairway are underway with the hope to be completed by August 18th; the FOOT is beginning scheduled work on Highway 98 & State Road 85, the west leg near Brooks Street will be straightened out; the Friday Nite Flicks continue through the end of August at the Landing; Parks & Rec. is holding registration for flag football, tackle football, youth soccer, and cheer leading.  FORM 88 MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER lOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS FIRST NAME- MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL. COMMISSION. AUTHORITY, OR COMMllTEE LAST NAME- Campbell Bob City Council THE BOARD. COUNCIL. COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMllTEE ON MAILING ADDRESS WHICH I SERVE 15 A UNIT OF: 233 Yacht Club Drive NE Okaloosa iX CITY Q COUNTY Q OTHER LOCAL AGENCY CITY