Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 02-10-09 regular minutes — reading text

which involved HUD and the State Attorney's Investigator, there was no evidence of any wrongdoing by the City and the investigations were closed. Dr. Pullen commented he did not give up his right as an individual being on Council, and if he had been given the entire file in the first place it would not have been filed. Mr. Minich asked Dr. Pullen if he is going to do something as a citizen that he not use his Council seat. Regular Council meeting 2 -10 -09 125 MAYOR/ COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Miller thanked Dusty Ricketts of the Daily News for the well- written article written about his physical therapy and recovery, and also thanked him for the overall good coverage Mr. Ricketts has given the City over the years. Mr. Reeves expressed his excitement over the F -35 Joint Strike Fighter that will be coming to Eglin and thanked everyone for their support in making that happen. Mr. Reeves discussed the issue of affordable housing in the City and that he would like to see residents of the City apply for and be employed by the City. Mr. Garvie discussed the WFRPC' s Community Investment Committee, of which he is a member, that will provide funding to the surrounding area in the areas of jobs and productive reuse of property and, if successful, the EPA will replenish the funding. He also discussed the World War II Honor Flights to Washington D. C. on April 1 and April 29, 2009; the job opportunities at the Pensacola Navy Federal Credit Union; and the Pension Fund Trustee School he attended in St. Augustine and encouraged as much training as possible should be considered by Council. Dr. Pullen advised he attended a memorial in honor of John Grove, a citizen who gave his life to charity and that the memorial was attended by people as far away as Thailand and Honduras. He also stated he appreciated the cooperation that existed between the City and County during the wastewater treatment discussions. Mr. Minich stated he enjoyed his role as a judge in the Mardi Gras parade; applauded the efforts of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors in assisting City employees looking for affordable housing in the City if they so desire; and stated he has enjoyed meeting and working with the City employees the past four years. The Mayor noted the F -35 Joint Strike Fighter coming to Eglin and the Joint Land Use Study; he attended a meeting of the Front Porch Community and their concern for their area, and was well attended by City staff; the efforts of the Police Department in returning a teenage runaway to her home; the Green Awareness Task Force between the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations,and it was attended by the City's Environmental Specialist; and the many events the Friends of the Museum does for the City. The Mayor noted the Candidates' Forum at the City Auditorium on February 17 at 5: 30 p. m. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager discussed the preparation of next year's budget and his plans to meet with each Department Director and Council members individually, and that the public will have an opportunity to give input via the City's web page. The City Manager announced the Heritage Park and Cultural Center's lunchtime lecture on the History of Eglin Air Force Base; the City's Quality of Life survey is still available on the City's web site; and presented a brief update on the Wastewater Treatment Interlocal Agreement stating one meeting is left and from all indications what Council has directed the City to do has been accomplished, there is a bond issue to resolve and the City Manager felt a finished product for Council' s review will be ready after Wednesdays meeting.  2 -10 -09 1 26 Regular Council meeting ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7: 10 pm. ddm