Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-27-2007 regular agenda — reading text

is not asking for that. .. The City Manager commented during discussion elt the Strategic Planningmeeting Council made it clear they felt strongly about salaries and benefits and she is coming forward to ask for less because she believes leadership starts at the top. She explained when the budget was prepared it provided COLA the Charter Officers with the same adjustments the other employees received with a 2. 99% and a 3% performance increase, and she is asking for the 2. 99% COLA only. the The question was asked on the amount the City also pays for a Special Disability Insurance for City Manager, which is not reflected in the benefits package. The Human Resource Director replied approximately $3, 000. 00. It was also clarified the general employees do not receive that benefit. The Mayor asked if there was any public input. As there was none, public input was closed: Mr. Holmes moved to approve ' a 2. 99% cost-of-living salary adjustment to the City Manager retroactive to October 1, 2006. Mr. Minich seconded motion.. . Discussion included comments that Council is contract obligated and the City Manager is ,asking for J Finance Director for most of less and is taking a leadership role; that the City Manager also acted as in accordance with 2006. During discussion the question was raised regarding the collection of fees those the fee schedule for Okaloosa on Ice and Villa di Mare. The City Manager offered to research issues and provide the answers~ The question was raised whether the City Manager has turned over Finance Director. The City Manager stated she all financial responsibilities and authority to the new has transferred all the day to day operations to the Finance Director.  Regular Council 2- 13- 07 193 COLA ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY MANAGER The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to approve a 2. 99% cost-of-living salary adjustmentto the City Manager retroactiveJo October 1, 2006 and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Pullen opposed. . The City Manager thanked Council and expressed she continues to enjoy her job with the City. BOA APPOINTMENT Consideration of an appointment to the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Holmes nominated Clinton Johnson to serve for a four- year term until 2- 12- 11. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Clinton Johnson, 279 Beachview Drive NE, to serve on the Board of Adjustment for a four-year term until 2- 12- 11 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Mr. Campbell nominated Robert Hudgens to fill the unexpired term until 8- 09. 23": The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Robert Hudgens, 256 Ventura Circle NW, to serve on the Board of Adjustment to fili the unexpired term until 8- 23:" 09 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, Campbell, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Minich announced the local radio station will be broadcasting for St. Jude' s Children' s Hospital at the Santa Rosa Mall on February 15 and 16. Mr. Tucker mentioned the class being held by the Finance Director regarding municipal budgets. Mr. Campbell thanked staff for the excellent job being done on the various neighborhood meetings. Mr. Holmes stated his neighborhood meeting was excellent and encouraged residents to come out and participate. Mayor Anderson mentioned he enjoyed the Fire Department's get together. He advised that the City' s entry, Elana Garcia from Liza Jackson School, was second in the State for the Earth Day/Arbor Day Poster Contest. The Mayor recognized Councilman Jim Hartwell for receiving the National Public Service Award. The Mayor also recognized Police Chief Litschauer and the Police Department for reaching their goal for the K- 9 Corps with a total of $ 21, 089. 99 raised. The Mayor advised he recently traveled with the FLC Fast Fly- in to Washington D. C. and spent time talking with Florida' s Congressional delegation about key issues that impact municipalities, which included a comprehensive immigration reform and maintaining the current COBG funding. The Mayor mentioned he has received nothing but positive comments regarding the City at the many military and civilian functions he has attended. 1 CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager advised that she, along with the Mayor and some staff members, attended the Stormwater Management Workshop conducted by the County to explore stormwater management on a regional basis. She reported the County will be holding an impact fee on workshop 2th in February Crestview and Council is invited to attend and she will ask the City Clerk to send out a notice when the time of the workshop has been decided. .  Regular Council 2- 13- 07 194 CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. The City Manager announced the Sunday in the Park on February 18th at the Fort Walton Landing, the Parks & Recreation Fast Lane Track Meet on February 19th, and the Finance Director' s Municipal Finance Workshop from 9: 00 - 11 : 00 on February 16th in the Council Chambers and the public is invited to attend. The City Manager updated Council on a possible issue with regard to the Communication Services Tax Revenue collections received between August 2004 through September 2006. She advised the Finance Director will work on the issue to determine if the City will have to repay the funds and if so, how much, and who made the error in the distribution. I j The City Manager introduced Kim Barnes as the City' s new Customer Service Administrator. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8: 53 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK ddm o  CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 27, 2007 Consent Agenda Consideration of a request to purchase one 3/ 4 ton HD Pickup Truck under Sheriffs Association Contract from Orville Beckford Ford, Milton, FL in the amount of 24, 996 Utilities Director) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 2  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MEMORANDUM DATE: February 6, 2007 TO: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager FROM: John Hofstad, Utilities Director SUBJECT: Request to Purchase One ( 1) ~- Ton Heavy Duty Pickup Truck, Extended Cab, 4x2 SUMMARY Pursuant to City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, Volume II, Chapter 4, SectionParagraph 4. 01. 025 and the Purchasing Policies and 4. 01, Procedures, request authorization to purchase one ( 1) ~- Ton Heavy Duty Pickup Truck, Extended Cab, 4x2, under the provisions of the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract from Orville Beckford Ford, Milton, Florida, for a total cost of $ 24, 996. 00 as outlined in the attached tabulation. All quotes are from the State of Florida Annual Bid- Contract or the Florida Sheriff Association Annual Bid Contract. According to the City' s Purchasing Policy, the City may procure, without formal bid procedures, all supplies, materials and equipment which are the subject of contracts with the State of Florida as set forth in Section 287 of the Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time.