Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 01-23-07 regular minutes — reading text

Blue Options ( Base Plan). Single Coverage, $ 344. 37 per month; Family Coverage, $ 941. 16 per month. 2) The 702 Blue Choice ( Buy- Up Plan). Single Coverage, $ 415. 71 per month; Coverage, $ 1136. 95 per month. Family 3) The 1352 Buy Down Plan: Single Coverage, $ 303. 73 per month; Family 830. 10 per month. Coverage, Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. CRA APPOINTMENTS Consideration of appointments to the CRA Board of Commissioners. The Mayor informed that four of the seven seats on the CRA Board will become vacant on January 27 of this year, and that 14 applications have been received for the four noted that several applicants are vacancies. He present this evening to introduce themselves to Council and discuss their interests in the CRA. The Mayor discussed the voting procedure, explaining that when nominations are made notrequire a second and that there can be as many nominations for a seat they do as the Council nominates, although only one nomination per seat is permitted by a Council member. He advised that each nomination will be voted on per seat, with vacant seats being voted on first, then the incumbents' seats, and the first candidate who receives a the CRA appointee. majority vote of four will be Council asked whether they would have a chance to question the applicants. The Mayor deferred to the City Attorney, who suggested that questions be made of the individuals who are nominated. The Mayor announced the 14 applicants: Lyndon Clifton, Bill Dillman, Adam Ehrlich, Christianne Gibson, Joyce Gillie Gossom ( incumbent), Charlene Greenwald, Robert Hudgens, Paul Kieszek incumbent), Ms. Sam Kinkaid, Ms. Daike Klement, James Mattern, Doug Pagliari, Douglas Reed, and Robert Rettie. It was noted that Murphy, Emil R. applicant Adam Ehrlich had withdrawn his application. 172 01- 23- 07 CRA APPOINTMENTS ( CONTI The Mayor advised he would call the applicants in alphabetical order, and commented he hopes the applicants not appointed to these positions will stay engaged in what is happening throughout the city and consider being involved with other City boards and committees. The applicants were invited to approach the podium and introduce themselves. Lyndon Clifton, 1115 White Point Road, Niceville, is a property owner in Fort Walton Beach and expressed concern over the proposed traffic changes to the downtown area. l.i Bill Dillman was not present. I Christianne Gibson was not present. Joyce Gillie Gossom, 25 Bay Drive SE, and current Board member, advised she has enjoyed working on the CRA the past three years and will serve for a four-year term if appointed by Council. Charlene Greenwald was not present. Robert Hudgens was not present. Paul Kieszek, 45 Audrey Drive NW and current Board member, stated his year on the Board has given him insight as to the function and the vision of the CRA, and would like to serve a full term to be a part of the growth of the City the next four years. Ms. Sam Kincaid, 240 Brooks Street, stated her desire that the City continue to move in a forward direction, and advised she has the time and energy to devote to the Board. Ms. Daike Klement, 120 Miracle Strip Parkway, advised she is a new shop owner downtown and there is a lot of potential for growth downtown and she would like to be a part of it. She stated her desire that the area be a stopover for residents and tourists alike, not an area that is just driven through. James Mattern, 702 Persimmon Way, Niceville, works in the CRA district as a licensed architect and has been involved at various times with City projects, and feels his understanding of design and construction would be beneficial to the Board. Doug Murphy, 2953 Highway 98, Mary Esther, and downtown business owner since 1981, stated his past roles in the involvement of various as well as organizations past chairman of the CRA in the 1990' s, and that he has an understanding of the downtown and the CRA. Emil Pagliari, 1526 Heritage Road, Fort Walton Beach, and downtown business owner, belongs to various City organizations and is willing to his time and give to the Board. energies Doug Reed, 842 Santa Rosa Court, advised he is a past chairman of the CRA and understands the history of the Board, as well as the direction that is planned for the CRA area, and he would live to serve again. Bob Rettie, 371 Sudduth Circle, stated he has been a City resident since 1974 and has served on the City' s Code Enforcement and Board of Adjustment, and feels his experience as an engineer will be beneficial to projects the Board may consider. The Mayor stated all of the applicants had spoken.  01- 23- 07 173 CRA APPOINTMENTS ( CONT) Mr. Tucker expressed his concern over two candidates that, if that can move and effect contracts selected, will be part of a Board within the city, and feels this is a conflict not feel they should vote on of interest and does any projects within the CRA area if they are appointed to the Board. The Mayor asked the City Attorney if she saw any potential conflicts. The she did not see any conflicts at this City Attorney advised time as they would arise the CRA Board is during the meeting, and reminded supposed to have those professionals on it, if possible. Mr. Tucker stated that professionals should not be involved in the district. The City Attorney bidding of jobs in the CRA agreed but advised that is a specific issue with a financial issue that specific board member. for The Mayor asked for nominations for the seat being vacated by Millie Thrush. Mr. Minich nominated Emil Pagliari. Dr. Pullen nominated Ms. Daike Klement. Mr. Hartwell nominated Doug Reed. Mr. Patterson nominated Bob Rettie. The Mayor asked if there were any questions for or comments regarding the candidates. Mr. Minich stated he has known Mr. Pagliari for five years and feels he has a positive attitude and would be the right person for this position. Mr. Tucker added that the west side of the CRA area has never had a Board, and feels Mr. Pagliari' s representative on the appointment would be beneficial to the Board. Mr. Hartwell commented that Mr. Reed has had a business downtown for his past involvement in activities for the many years, and that betterment of the City makes him a qualified candidate. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Ms. Daike Klement with Pullen favor. voting in The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Emil Minich voting in favor. Pagliari with Holmes, Tucker, and The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Doug Reed with Campbell and Hartwell voting in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on Bob Rettie with Patterson voting in favor. Since no candidate received a majority vote, a re- vote was taken. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Ms. Daike Klement. There were no votes in favor. 174 01- 23- 07 CRA APPOINTMENTS ( CONT) The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Emil Pagliari with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich voting in favor. The Mayor announced Emil Pagliari received a majority vote and is appointed to the CRA Board for a 4- year term until January 27, 2011. The Mayor asked for nominations for the seat being vacated by Bill Garvie.