Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-14-12 regular — reading text

Synopsis: Provides for an agreement between the Firefighters' Union ( IAFF) in which a one year trial shift change will be implemented predicated upon achieving certain objectives. Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: I. 24 - 12 Fur MOU Final ( PDF) Fire Chief Ken Perkins discussed the Memorandum of Understanding with the IAFF stating it sets out parameters for safety and will see how the trial 48 on, 96 off rotating shift will work. He stated updates will be provided to Council on how the program is working. The vote on the motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the IAFF carried unanimously. Can Coundl of Fort Walton Beach Page 4 Packet Pg. 17  8. t .b Regular Meeting Minutes January 24, 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] '.... MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 3. Appeal of City Manager Decision Synopsis: Mr. Chris Wilson is appealing denial by the City Manager of a Special Event request to hold on -going events at which alcohol would be sold and/ or consumed at the Landing and/ or other City facilities. Per City Code the decision may be appealed to the City Council. Executive Assistant) TTACHb1ENT5: Ibll - II SR,,, AA,rvn APPas1( DOC, I -O - II Wk. a. ugrnda rearcl ( PDFI 12. 13 - 11 Nilson etin mquea 1PDF) md 1. - 13 - II Wilvnn cm drninl ( PDFI j e poO C11y L ade Sealao- SPeClol Eva,¢ C -I } Il MCmo re N4lson Appeal NOCI The City Manager advised that the requester, Chris Wilson, was scheduled to appear at the m December 13, 2011 meeting but had to cancel; subsequently his request was placed on the o January 10 agenda and he did not attend, and was not present again this evening. The City n a Attorney advised the ordinance requires the applicant must be physically present or have an agent present to have the request considered. The City Manager suggested Mr. Wilson be given M one more opportunity to discuss his request at the February 14, 2012 meeting. If at that time Mr. Wilson is not present, Council can decide to either approve or disapprove the request. The City a Manager confirmed Mr. Wilson will be properly notified his requested is being scheduled for g February 14. The motion to table the issue until the meeting of February 14, 2012, carried unanimously. RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/ 14/ 2012 6: 00 PM MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 4. Disposal of Surplus City Property Synopsis: Discussion and direction for the sale of seven vacant platted residential lots owned by the City on Bayou Woods Drive. Executive Assistant) 11 FkCHMENTS: 1 2412 Mcmo PmFenv B,.. Woods ( DO() 1- A 12 BUYOO Woods ( PDF) The City Manager advised that the seven lots the City owns on Bayou Woods Drive NW is suitable for residential development, and that in order to be declared surplus, Council should begin the process. He noted the appraised value for the seven lots is $ 224, 000. 00. The vote on the motion to declare Lots 1 to 7 in Block 3 of the Bayou Woods subdivision to be surplus, with written notice of intent to dispose of property to be sent to abutting W, Wo Beoch Page 5 Packet Pg. 78  S. t. b Regular Meeting Minutes January 24, 2012 property owners and advertised twice in the legal advertisement section in a newspaper having general circulation, and advising of the date by which proposals or offers must be received, carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED ] UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 5. Submittal of Planning Documents Synopsis: Authorization for Hatch Mott MacDonald to begin the SRF loan process with FDEP by submitting the planning documentation for the improvements to Pump Station No. 1 and sanitary sewer force main. Engineering & Utility Services Director) Michael Beedie, Engineering/Utilities Director, advised Council awarded a Task Order to Hatch w a Mott MacDonald to complete the final design for renovations to Pump Station No. 1 and a new sanitary sewer force main, with funding provided by the FDEP's Clean Water State Revolving fc fund ( SRF). In order to begin the SIZE process, planning documentation must be submitted to 0 N FDEP for review and approval, which will be done by Hatch Mott MacDonald. Mr. Beedie advised he will provide additional financial information at the February 14, 2012 meeting. The vote on the motion to authorize Hatch Mott MacDonald, LLC, on behalf of the City, to Z.oan move forward with submitting the required planning documentation to FDEP to begin the Clean Water State Revolving Fund process for Pump Station No. 1 modifications and a new force main carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED ] UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 1. Senior Center Property Synopsis: The City Manager will provide an update on contacting the Liza Jackson Land Company. Executive Assistant) The City Manager advised that the documents regarding the Senior Center party are archaic and as such, he has been working with the City Attorney on the issue. The City Attorney presented a history of the property, stating in 1959 an ordinance required 4% of the total area of the subdivision be dedicated to the City as a park, via a warranty deed. In 1970, a quit claim deed issued by the owner, the Jackson Land Company, identified the same area. The City contacted American Title and was told there is a public and private right by the owners of the subdivision, and the only way the City or any purchaser could develop the property would be to go to each property owner in the subdivision, who would have to agree the property could be turned into something other than a park. The City Attorney stated the Jackson City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 6 Packet Pg. 79  8. 1. b Regular Meeting Minutes January 24, 2012 Land Company is no longer in existence and advised there is no reverter language in the deed and ways are being looked at for ways the City can divert itself of the property; otherwise, it would remain in the City as a park. The City Manager brought Council up to date on the issue of the sheriffs contract, stating in December he sent requested information to the sheriffs office, who in turn requested more information. The City Manager has made arrangements to speak with the Sheriffs Office this coming Friday to ascertain what the sheriff is trying to achieve. The City Manager continued that a scope of services as to what is expected needs to be developed so everyone will be on the same page regarding issues as response time, etc. He suggested having a special meeting to discuss and work through creating a scope of services, or meeting with the sheriff to let him know what the City expects. The City Manager advised he understands direction of Council and will provide updates to the Council. N The Mayor wants to reiterate that Council is not displeased with the police services provided by f the police department, the issue is monetary. 0 The City Manager stated he received a request from Staff to have a CRA Meeting on Tuesday, c 2 February 14, 2012, at 5 pm to discuss capital projects. n The City Manager advised the City's Historic Sites and Advisory Board did not have quorums for four meetings last year, and asked the City Clerk to provide an update on the status of the m Board. The City Clerk noted the Board meets every other month and currently has three vacancies and one pending