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

i.......... Mr. Minich nominated Ms. Daike Klement. Ii Mr. Holmes nominated Doug Reed. Mr. Hartwell nominated Bob Rettie. The Mayor asked if there were any questions for or comments regarding the candidates. There were none. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Ms. Daike Klement with Minich voting in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on Doug Reed with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, and Hartwell in favor. The Mayor announced Doug Reed received a majority vote and is appointed to the CRA Board for a four-year term until January 27, 2011. The Mayor asked for nominations for the seat presently held by incumbent Paul Kieszek. Mr. Minich nominated Ms. Daike Klement. Dr. Pullen nominated Ms. Sam Kinkaid. Mr. Holmes nominated Paul Kieszek. Mr. Patterson nominated Bob Rettie. The Mayor asked if there were any questions for or comments regarding the candidates. Dr. Pullen asked Mr. Kieszek to state his opinion of the City' s height limitations. Mr. Kieszek stated his feeling that higher height limitations increases density which results in economic growth and development. Mr. Kieszek also commented that to have a strong Fort Walton Beach is in the best interest of the community and the military, and that, in his opinion, limiting heights is not beneficial. The Mayor called for the vote on Mr. Kieszek with Holmes and Campbell voting in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on Ms. Kinkaid with Pullen in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on Ms. Klement with Tucker and Minich in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on Mr. Rettie with Patterson and Hartwell in favor. Since no candidate received a majority vote, a re- vote was taken.  01- 23- 07 175 CRA APPOINTMENTS ( CONTI The Mayor called for the vote on Mr. Kieszek with Campbell in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on Ms. Kinkaid. There were no votes in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on Ms. Klement with Holmes and Minich in favor. I""" The Mayor called for the vote on Mr. Rettie with Patterson, Tucker, Pullen, favor. and Hartwell in The Mayor announced Bob Rettie received a majority vote and is Board for a four-year term until appointed to the CRA January 27, 2011. The Mayor asked for nominations for the seat Gossom. presently held by incumbent Dr. Joyce Gillie Mr. Holmes nominated Dr. Joyce Gillie Gossom. Mr. Patterson nominated Ms. Sam Kinkaid. The Mayor asked if there were any questions for or comments regarding the candidates. were none. There The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Joyce Gillie Gossom with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. The Mayor announced Dr. Joyce Gillie Gossom received a majority vote and is to the CRA Board for a four- appointed year term until January 27, 2011. As a review, the Mayor announced the following individuals were appointed to the CRA Board of Commissioners for four-year terms beginning on January 28, 2007, and ending on January 27, 2011: Dr. Joyce Gillie Gossom, Mr. Emil Pagliari, Mr. Doug Reed, and Mr. Robert Rettie. Mr. Holmes commented that was a hard decision for Council to make as there were 14 applicants, and thanked Millie Thrush and Bill Garvie for their qualified Board. eight years of service on the CRA BEAUTIFICATIONITREE BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board. Mr. Minich moved to appoint Catherine Howton, 149 Ferry Road NE, Fort Walton Beach, to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board for an unexpired term until Pullen seconded motion and it carried May 26, 2007. Dr. unanimously Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Firefighters' Pension Fund. Mr. Holmes nominated Bob Neyendorf Sr, 18 Memorial Parkway NW, Fort Walton Beach, to the Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees for the term 30, 2008 and it carried ending September unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 176 01- 23- 07 VISION PLAN APPOINTMENT- CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE Consideration of a citizen representative to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. Mr. Minich nominated B. Kabe Woods, 240 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee as a citizen representative for a four-year term until January 22, 2011, and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. VISION PLAN APPOINTMENT - BEAUTIFICATIONfTREE BOARD REPRESENT ATAIVE i Consideration of a Beautification CommitteefTree Board representative to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. Y Mr. Minich nominated Christina Warthen, 608 Virginia Oak Court, Fort Walton Beach, to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee as a BeautificationfTree Board representative until January 12, 2011, and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Holmes thanked CRA members Millie Thrush and Bill Garvie for their eight years of service on the board. He also thanked City staff and Council for the productive Strategic Planning Session. Mr. Patterson stated that those who could not attend the Strategic Planning Session missed a good meeting and that Council has a clear direction on where they want to go. He also thanked all the CRA applicants and wished the appointees good luck. Mr. Campbell thanked Eric Stenberg at the Tennis Center on the successful tennis tournament held last week, and thanked First City Bank for being a major sponsor. Mr. Campbell also thanked Jim Frazier and the golf course staff as play and money volume is up at the golf course. Dr. Pullen discussed the issue of parking at condos and motels that was discussed at the Strategic Planning Session, and that it is in the purview of the MPB. The City Manager clarified that staff will bring forward the draft strategic plan at their next meeting when Council can provide direction. Dr. Pullen was advised that the graffiti on a private fence will be painted at the agreement of the property owner. Mr. Hartwell stated he was disappointed at the attendance of the public at the Strategic Planning Session, and encouraged citizen involvement. He also encouraged citizens to learn as much as they can about the candidates running for Council in the upcoming election. Mr. Minich echoed previous comments regarding the successful tennis tournament at the Tennis Center. He also thanked Millie Thrush for her efforts on the CRA and the bridge issue. Mayor Anderson lauded staff in the preparation of the Strategic Planning Session. He also stated the tennis tournament was great with community efforts and sponsorship, and the work of the Parks and Recreation department. He announced the joint CRAlMPB meeting on January 24 to discuss the CRA Plan Update, and stated he has attended some of the neighborhood I meetings and they are off and running. Mayor Anderson also reminded everyone of the Canine Pancake Fundraiser on January 27 at Magnolia Grill.  01- 23- 07 177 CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager expressed congratulations to Corporal William Year, and James Hunt, the Police Royal, Police Officer of the Department' s Employee of the Year. She announced the Indian Temple Mound Museum exhibit of Native American artifacts the end of May, from 10 am to 4: 30 through pm Monday through Saturday. The City Manager also advised the Fort Walton Beach Association is offering a free library and the Master Gardner gardening program on Saturday, January 27 from 1 to 3 pm. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 00 p. m. APPROVED: :; 2.... 13 - tJ? MAYOR: 4uk ~~ ATTEST: Jldu,t1. ~ crfy CLERK Ive I"'"