Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-27-2007 regular agenda — reading text

Bo~ rd from April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 ~ nd it carried unanimously with, Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, HartWell, and Minich in favor. . MAYOR PRO- TEM Consideration of a Council member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Miller nominated Mike Minich. J The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Mike Minich as Mayor Pro Tern from April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Consideration of a Council member to serve as an alternate to the Chamber of Commerce Board.. Mr. Minich nominated Bill Garvie as the alternate. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Bill Garvie as the alternate to the Chamber of Commerce Board until December 31, 2007 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE - HEAD START Consideration of a Council member to serve as an alternate to the Okaloosa County Head Start,' Board. Mr. Hartwell nominated Mike Minich as the alternate. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Mike Minich as the alternate to the Okaloosa County Head Start Board until December 31, 2007 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. REPRESENTATIVE - GAS BOARD Consideration of appointment to the Okaloosa Gas Board. Mr. Minich nominated Bill Patterson as the City representative for the remainder of the calendar year. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Bill Patterson as the City representative on the Okaloosa Gas Board for the remainder of the calendar year until December 31, 2007 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD Consideration of appointments to the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Minich nominated Beth McHenry to be re- appointed as a regular member for a three year term. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to re- appoint Beth McHenry, 21A Wright Parkway, as a regular member on the Code Enforcement Board for a three-year term until April 9, 2010 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Mr. Holmes nominated Lisa Courtney as a regular member to fill the unexpired term until February 27, 2009.  Regular Council 4- 10- 07 252 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD cont. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Lisa Courtney, 221 Beachview Drive, as a regular member on the Code Enforcement Board to fill the unexpired term until February 27, 2009 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Dr. Pullen nominated Sam Kinkaid as an alternate for a three year term until April 9, 2010. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Sam Kinkaid, 240 Brooks Street, ~. as an alternate on the Code Enforcement Board for a three year term until April 9, 2010 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. HISTORIC SITES BOARD Consideration of an appointment to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board. Mr. Minich nominated William Cox to fill the unexpired term until May 8, 2010. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint William Cox, 622 Riverwood Drive, Crestview, on the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term until May 8, 2010 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Miller thanked the residents for their vote and gave accolades to the City Manager. Mr. Reeves mentioned a commercial contractor contacted him to say that the City does a good job in the permitting process. Dr. Pullen questioned the status of the review of the impact fees. The City Manager relayed that staff is looking at the issue and did not know when it is scheduled to come back to Council. Dr. Pullen congratulated the Mayor on his committee of high school students and thought normally they are approved by Council before being formed. The Mayor relayed they are working with the City Attorney in structuring the committee as they want to make sure it is formed in the correct way, and it is his intention to legitimize it with Council approval. Mr. Hartwell expressed best wishes and good luck to a young man who will be spending the next two years in the Honduras. Mr. Minich noted he received a copy of the request for information made by one Council member and cautioned the new Council not to state a position when requesting information, that when one Council member requests information it is provided to all Council members. Dr. Pullen mentioned that Head Start receives over $ 20, 000 a month for in- kind services. The Mayor noted that the Quality Cities Magazine published by the Florida League of Cities has an article about the cap on affordable housing dollars and the Fort Walton Beach City Changers is mentioned. The Mayor asked if anyone would be available to read a proclamation at the Jesus March on the 21st as he will be unavailable. Mr. Hartwell volunteered. The Mayor asked for an update on the recent drug bust. Police Chief Litschauer stated that the police officers did a terrific job, that the Feds have the drugs and the investigation in continuing.  Regular Council 4- 10- 07 253 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. Dr. Pullen mentioned he requested the Library Co- Op representative to attend the next Council meeting to brief the new Council members and on Wednesday the 25th he will be on TV to talk about the library. The Mayor mentioned he will be traveling to Tallahassee to talk to legislators about the property tax reform and affordable housing, and he will report back to Council. The Mayor mentioned the DAV has asked for participation in the Memorial Day ceremony and he l will be unavailable. He asked if anyone is available to represent the City to let the City Clerk know. The Mayor mentioned he presented information to the Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals on what they can do to get involved in City activities CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS Police Officer Bruce Bankston The City Manager mentioned Police Officer Bruce Bankston has a terminal illness and last Thursday the City employees held a raffle and raised $ 2, 600. 00 to go into an account set up to help the family and individuals have called wanting to help raise funds. The City Manager proposed a golf tournament and asked Council to waive the fees at the golf course and 100% of the proceeds would go toward Mr. Bankston. Mr. Minich moved to waive the fees at the golf course for a golf tournament to benefit PoliceL Officer Bruce Bankston. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with,:, Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Dr. Pullen offered to bring in a donation. The City Manager mentioned there is a fund set up at Beach Community Bank where donations can be made. The City Manager mentioned an emergency repair needed to Ladder Truck # 6 that she is allowed to approve and will bring to Council for ratification.Fire Chief Mike Dutton reported the cost of a replacement engine is around $ 36, 000. 00 and with a new motor the service life left is five years. The City Manager announced the free gardening program at the Library on April 14th from 1 : 00 to 3: 00; the Earth Day/Arbor Day event at the Landing on April 20th from 11 : 00 to 8: 00; and the " Take a Trip to Spain" program at the Library on April 21st from 10: 00 to 11 : 30. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10: 15 p. m. APPROVED: 1 MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK ddm 4- 24- 07 Corrections to minutes Workshop minutes: Page 237 _ 7tl1 paragraph change to lease " and a license" Regular minutes: Page 240 - 7tl1 paragraph change April 7tl1 to " 6tl1" Regular minutes: Page 242 - 3rd paragraph, add after the 2nd sentence - " between the two piers and provide a 10' boardwalk easement along the remainder of the frontage." Mr. Minich moved to approve the minutes as Ghallgea. Mr. Reeves seconded motion. tiE tID piers ani provide a 10' lx: mdm1k easem:nt alcng tiE ramirrler of tiE frmtag= 7" c- \  CITY COUN,CIL MEETING April 24, 2007 Consent Agenda Consideration of a request to purchase ( 2) two 1/ 2 ton pickup trucks under the provisions of the State of Florida annual bid contract from Orville Beckford Ford for a total cost of $ 26, 528 Public Works Director) Council Action 1 st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 2  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MEMORANDUM DATE: April 16, 2007 TO: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager FROM: Thomas Murray, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Request to Purchase Two Economy ~- Ton Pickup Trucks, V6, 4x2 SUMMARY Pursuant to City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, Volume II, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01, Paragraph 4. 01.025 and the Purchasing Policies and procedures, request authorization to purchase two ( 2) ~- Ton Economy Pickup Trucks under the provisions of the State of Florida Annual Bid Contract from Orville Beckford Ford, Milton, Florida, for a total cost of $26, 528. 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 time to time. If approved, sufficient funds are available in account