Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 05-09-06 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

better than the first RFP, so the proposals received under the first bidding process would not do as good a job for the City as the proposals received under the second bidding process. She requested guidance on the direction to take. The City Attorney suggested that the current RFP date be extended, that it be put back out on the street, and to advise the banks it is open again. She further suggested if the direction of Council is that all banks are considered, that would be in the RFP as well. 196 Regular Council Meeting 4/ 25/ 06 BANKING SERVICES RFP ( CONTI She noted the Purchasing Policies and Procedures have a local preference option and explained with all f1'" else being equal, Council can take the local bidder over any other bidder. She also clarified the reason for the conflict of interest is that a stockholder of a bank is in line for dividend in profits, which is a money- making financial benefit that enures to a special interest. Mr. Patterson moved to re-authorize the City Manager to go back out for bids and include any bank within the Fort Walton Beach zip codes, 32547 and 32548. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. Mr. Minich moved to amend the motion from Fort Walton Beach zip codes to " local area". Mr. Holmes seconded the amendment. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and It carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich In favor (Campbell abstained; Hartwell absent). The Mayor called for the vote on the motion, as amended, to re- authorize the City Manager to go back out for bids and include any bank within the Fort Walton Beach local area, and It carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Campbell abstained; Hartwell absent). The City Manager wished to know whether Council preferred to have the top three banks make a presentation to Council or to have staff make a recommendation to Council. Mr. Holmes moved that staff make a recommendation to Council ( on award of the Banking Services RFP). Mr. Minich seconded motion and It carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Campbell abstained; Hartwell absent). MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS I'*' Mr. Patterson praised the Police Department and Fire Department on their rapid response to a head- on collision traffic accident last Friday. Mr. Patterson reported on a meeting he and Dr. Pullen attended on the development of a tri- county range that will benefit the community, and hopefully within the next 30-40 days there will be some movement on the venture. He said anyone interested in the venture can call Representative Jeff Miller's office for an update. Mr. Holmes mentioned telephone calls he received regarding businesses by Auer Marine off Walter Martin that had received a complimentary warning from the Code Enforcement Officer for parking on the side of their facilities. He suggested the issue be discussed at a workshop and wished to know how to answer the questions of the businesses on where they can park. The City Manager agreed there are residential and commercial righto- f- way issues in the community and concurred a workshop item is a good idea in order to understand Council' s issues then they can ask the staff will not Municipal Planning Board to help resolve the issue. She added it will not be a quick fix and way except those who park vehicles for sale that are blocking a activelysite anyonein the right-of- sidewalk. The Mayor reported last Wednesday a Group Study Exchange Team from India through the Rotary Club visited the City, toured facilities and received a very professional presentation from staff. He complimented He staff on a tremendous job done on the ArborlEarth Day Celebration held last Friday at the Landing. stated he enjoyed the City picnic last Saturday. He complimented Dan Bubis in CDS on the Neighborhood newsletters that are very informative.  197 Regular Council Meeting 4/25/ 06 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ICONT) The Mayor mentioned his attendance at a US 98 Bridge working group meeting and reported that the City will be active participants in the process, that TPO has contracted with HDR to prepare a simulation of IfII"'. three major scenarios to see the impact of non- bridge alternatives on the Highway 98 corridor around Brooks Bridge, with June as the target date for-presentation to the TPO. RES. IN SUPPORT OF USAF HOUSING PROJECT The Mayor pointed out a resolution passed by the County Commissioners and the Mary Esther City Council in support of the Air Force housing project. He stated that Mr. Mike Spa its from Eglin Public Affairs Office has asked if the City of Fort Walton Beach would also prepare a resolution in support of the Air Force housing project. He explained the Now Therefore paragraph of the resolution would state: That the City of Fort Walton Beach, on behalf of its citizens, does hereby support the building of quality housing on Air Force property as deemed necessary by the Air Force. The Mayor wished to know if Council would like a resolution prepared with that wording. Mr. Holmes moved to support the resolution. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). The Mayor stated he will sign the resolution and forward it to the Air Force. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager invited everyone to join the City in their participation at the Relay for Life American Cancer Society fund raising event this Friday night and Saturday. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 30 p. m. APPROVED: MAVOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive  199 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 27, 2006 i INTRODUCTION A special meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, and Jim Hartwell . Absent: Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Finance Director ( position vacant); Toni Craig, City Attorney CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order. PLEDGE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. UPDATE TO FAIRGROUNDS OPERATIONS PLAN Consideration of a request to approve an update to the Fairgrounds Operations Plan for 2006. The City Manager advised she received a request on April 26 from Charles Rigdon of the Fair Association to allow the Early Learning Coalition to rent a building at the Fairgrounds on May 9 and May 10. Also, Tap Enterprises Inc. is requesting use of the fairgrounds for a tool sale on May 12 and 13, and the Supervisor of Elections wants to have a class there on May 1 through May 3. The City Manager informed these were events that were not listed on the Operations Plan that Council received in January, and Council' s authorization is needed to allow Mr. Rigdon to proceed. Mr. Tucker moved to permit the following events to be held at the Fairgrounds: the Supervisor of Elections on May 1- 3, 2006; the Early Learning Coalition on May 9 and May 10, 2006; and Tap Enterprises Inc. May 12 and 13, 2006. Dr. Pullen seconded motion. Mr. Rigdon was asked how much notice he received on these three requests. He replied he' s been working on the tool show for about a month, and the Learning Coalition about three weeks. He advised the Supervisor of Elections contacted him a few days ago, as she has been having these classes there for the past several years. The City Manager advised that Mr. Rigdon has provided her with a revised Plan of Operation that she intends to place on the Consent Agenda for the next Council meeting. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Hartwell In favor (Minich absent). CRIMESTOPPER PROGRAM Mr. Tucker wanted to inform Council that a high- pressure pump from his place of business was stolen and he has offered a $ 5, 000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the pump and the arrest and conviction of the guilty party. He also intends to notify the newspaper, radio, and use flyers to offer the reward. " I J 200 Special Council 4- 27- 06 CRIMESTOPPERS ( CONTI Mr. Tucker asked Council to consider having a Crimestopper program whereby City funds would be offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of criminals. Mr. Tucker asked that Council think about the idea for future budgets. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5: 40 p. m. APPROVED: MAVOR: ATTEST CITY CLERK Ive  CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 9, 2006 Consent Agenda Consideration of request to accept the donation of police cars from Okaloosa County Sheriffs Department Police Chief) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 2  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MEMORANDUM To: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager From: Ted Litschauer, Police Chief Date: May 3, 2006 Subject: Donated Police Cars Background: The FWBPD is seeking to expand its fleet for the purpose of implementing a " take home car" policy for the department's sworn officers. There