Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-24-09 regular — reading text

CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH City Council Meeting Agenda - February 24, 2009 - 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION —Reverend Charles Samson, Jr., Family of Faith Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Mayor Anderson PROCLAMATION - PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK RECOGNITION —STUDENT ACE AWARDS — Robert Keefe —Choctawhatchee High School 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2. Erik Stenberg re Tennis Tournament and Swedish visitors ( See Backup) 3. Presentation of quarterly reports for the General Employees' Retirement Fund investments Finance Director) ( See Backup) BOARD/COMMITTEE DEPORTS 4. Update from CRA Board Chairman ( Dr. joyce gillie gossom) ( See Backup) CONSENT AGENDA 5. Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of February 10, 2009 and the Regular Council Meeting of February 10, 2009. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 6. Consideration of Resolution ( 2009 -06) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, accepting funding through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for enhanced training center; authorizing the Mayor to execute the Certification of Acceptance; authorizing the Police Chief to oversee the project; authorizing a budget amendment; and setting an effective date. ( Police Chief) ( See Backup) Synopsis: The funds ($ 2,681) will be used to provide additional audio /video training materials for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. 7. Consideration of request to continue the City' s self- insured dental program administered by Dental Decisions and at the rates proposed in the staff report. If approved, sufficient funding is available. ( Administrative Services Director) ( See Backup) Synopsis: Continuation of dental insurance coverage with no increase in rate. 8. Comments from General Public on matters of City business not otherwise on the agenda. No items No items REGULAR AGENDA 9. Future Agenda Items. ( City Manager) ( See Backup) 10. Consideration of renewal of the Head Start Lease. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) Synopsis: New lease combines two previous leases —no other change in agreement.  11. Consideration of request to utilize funds from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund to purchase and install 2, 400' of black vinyl fencing around the perimeter of Beal Memorial Cemetery in the amount of $ 19, 800, and construction of a niche wall on the grounds of the Cemetery. If approved, staff would solicit bids for the niche wall project. ( Recreation & Cultural Backup) Synopsis: Fencing replacement to complete upgrade of the Services Director) ( See Cemetery; and few remaining niche spaces are available. 12. Consideration of appointments of two representatives to serve on the Canvassing Board. City Clerk) ( See Backup) Synopsis: Required by the Supervisor of Elections to monitor election day activities. 13. Consideration of appointments to the Code Enforcement Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 14. Other City Business for discussion purposes. 15. Mayor /Council Announcements 16. City Manager Announcements ADJOURN Quasi -Judicial - denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286.0105) The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850 -833 -9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850 -833- 9925 or 1- 800 -955 -8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800 -955 -8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service.  City of Fort Walton Beach M a¢n s'r9VuefieaaNfa /,i a$ ee tA7roar 62 R,oCLA WHEREAS, problem gambling is a public safety issue whose actions impact family, friends, and businesses with significant societal and economic costs, affecting more than one million Floridians of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds and communities; and WHEREAS, with each problem gambler directly affecting 8 -10 individuals with negative consequences to personal and social relationships of the immediate family to include physical violence and emotional abuse; and WHEREAS, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling' s public awareness campaign provides an opportunity to educate the public, policymakers, educators, businesses, mental health, and criminal justice professionals, and others, about the adverse effects of gambling, its social, legal, financial, and emotional impacts, as well as available treatment; and WHEREAS, problem gambling is treatable for those who seek help, which minimizes the harm to Floridians and to the state as a whole; and WHEREAS, numerous individuals, professionals, and organizations who are dedicated to reducing crimes of violence and crimes against businesses can participate in preventing problem gambling, and provide aid to those adversely affected by promoting the statewide 24 -hour Helpl- ine, 888 -ADMIT -IT, and by making assessments and treatment readily available; and NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim March 1 - 7, 2009, as PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK in the City of Fort Walton Beach. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City 24TH of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to be affixed this day of February 2009. A, c Aw" e— - - MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 2009 Approval of Agenda No Backup) Council Action 1 st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: 1  CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 2009 Special Presentation Erik Stenberg re Tennis Tournament and Swedish visitors Council Action 1 St 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: 2  Page I of 1 Carole Jones From: Erik Stenberg /Christi Hooper [playl964tennis@cox.net] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:25 AM To: Carole Jones Subject: Re: Feb 24 Council Meeting I will be there Feb 24th at 6pm Sincerely, Erik Stenberg Original Message From: Carole Jones To: play1964tennis @cox._ net Sent: Thursday, February 12, 200911: 34 AM Subject: Feb 24 Council Meeting Erik, thank you for calling – this is an invitation to speak at the Feb 24 Council Meeting about the plans for the Swedish visitors and the tennis tournament. Thank you. Carole Jones Executive Assistant, City Manager's Office City of Fort Walton Beach 850)833 -9504; cjones@fwb.org Please Note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from City of Fort Walton Beach officials are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e- mail address and communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. Think Green - Please consider the environment before printing this e- mail. 2/ 13/ 2009  o look ID w 00 - aa CD IM: [ 11111[IMXW N Ulu C w 06 m cz m CD CZ 1 N aS to cz c I c i E cn x CL) s... as cn .. o© 0 o CL 4a , a3 M t "' • HHlGJIM] HJ: fFMHHU C—) 0 CZ Cf) CIO s` N Q fA ' C/? 1, 1 U ( 3) ¢ V 3 V ( a ... p- C- cr c