Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 06-28-2011 regular — reading text

v , Final Minutes -- City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6: 00 PM im Miracle Strip Parkway FoV walmn Bcae11, Fr 32548 1. Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting the Regular Council Meeting of June 28, 2011, to order at 6: 00 pm. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Mayor Present Bobby Griggs Council Seat 1 Present Joyce gossom Council Seat 2 Present Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Present Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present 2. Invocation Reverend Rob Bohnsack from First Presbyterian Chuck gave the Invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Proclamations None. 5. Recognitions- Presentation to Mayor Anderson Sam Seevers, Mayor of the City of Destin, and Jeff Hendry, Executive Director of the Northwest Florida League of Cities, presented Mayor Anderson with an award for his many years of lobbying for home rule on behalf of Northwest Florida. Helen Hunt Rigdon, speaking on behalf of Congressman Jeff Miller, thanked the Mayor for his efforts. Jeff Peters, Recreational /Cultural Services Director, advised the 12 -year old All Stars are competing for the State finals. City Council ofFiro Wa11on Beach Page I Printed 52912011  Minutes June 28, 2011 6. Presentations 1. Presentation by Economic Development Council Kay Rasmussen from the EDC will be present at the meeting to make a report on current activities. ( Executive Assistant) Kay Rasmussen of the EDC gave a presentation and discussed the fiscal year 2011 projects being worked on by the EDC, including 415 new job potentials; the brownfields redevelopment/ promotion by the City, which assisted in Fort Walton Machine's expansion; and the oil spill recovery act that will benefit eight coastal counties that the EDC will apply for. 7. Approval of Agenda 7. 1 Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 8. Consent Agenda The consent agenda was approved unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 8. 1 Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes of June 14, 2011. ( City Clerk) 8. 2 Award of Request for Proposal Award of a primary annual contract for Disaster Recovery Services and Debris Removal to CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc. and to negotiate secondary contracts with vendors for additional back -up service providers. ( Engineering & Utility Services Director) 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS 10. RESOLUTIONS The Mayor read the resolutions by title. City council ofFert Walton Beach Page 2 Printed 612913011  113 Minutes June 28, 2011 10. 1 Resolution 2011 -16 Mid -Year Budget Amendment A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 BUDGET TO MAKE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS OF CITY FUNDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Recognizes increases in the current fiscal year budget for the General Fund, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, CPA Fund, Utilities Fund, Golf Fund, and Beal Memorial Cemetery Fund due to unanticipated revenues and expenditures. Charlotte Dunworth, Budget /Grant Manager, advised the resolution recognizes mid -year changes of unanticipated activities that occurred. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 10. 2 Resolution 2011 -17 FDOT Subordination of Utilities A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA TO SUBORDINATE THE RIGHTS OF UTILITY EASEMENTS ALONG STATE ROAD 85 IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT NEW MAST ARM TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF EGLIN PARKWAY AND HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Subordination of City utility interests agreement with FDOT to allow for the construction of new mast arm traffic signals at the intersection of Eglin Parkway and Hollywood Boulevard. Engineering & Utility Services Director) Michael Beedie, Engineering/ Utilities Director, advised the resolution and agreement allows FOOT to install the new mast amr traffic signals at the intersection of Eglin Parkway and Hollywood Blvd. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 11. ORDINANCES —FIRST READING None. 12. ORDINANCES —SECOND READING None. 13. Appointments Cary Counci( ofFort Walton Oeach Page 3 Printed 6/29/ 20/ l 114 Minutes June 28, 2011 13. 1 Nominate Voting Delegate for FLOC Conference Council may nominate a member to act on their behalf at the Florida League of Cities ( FLOC) annual conference in August. Notice due to FLOC by August 1. ( Executive Assistant) The City Clerk advised that Mayor Anderson and Mr. Rynearson will be attending the FLOC Conference in August. The vote to designate Mayor Anderson as the voting delegate to the Conference was unanimous. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 14. Action -Direction- Discussion 14. 1 Setting the Tentative FY 2011 -12 Millage Rate Sets the tentative ad valorem millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year at 4. 5383 mills per Council directive at the budget policy meeting on May 17. ( Finance Director) Charlotte Dunworth, Budget/ Grants Manager, advised the information received from the Property Appraiser are in line with what Staff has anticipated, and that Staff recommends maintaining the current millage rate of 4. 5383 mills. Ms. Dunworth also stated the dates need to be set for the public hearing and that staff suggests Wednesday, September 7, 2011, and Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 5: 30. Mr. Nabors moved to maintain the current millage rate of 4.5383 mills and to set the public hearings for the budget on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 and Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 5: 30 pm. Ms. gossom seconded motion. Mr. Reeves and Mr. Rynearson advised they will not be available on September 7. A tentative date of Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 5: 30 was discussed. Mr. Nabors amended his motion that the first public hearing on the budget will be held, tentatively, on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 5: 30 pm. The amendment carried unanimously. Council will discuss the date further at their August meeting. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson C' ily Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 4 Priced 6129/201 /  115 Minutes June 28, 2011 15. City Manager Reports The City Manager advised the budget workshops are scheduled for August 15, 16, 17, 2011; however, he does not feel that all three nights will be necessary so suggested the first workshop be held on Tuesday, August 16, at 6 pm. If needed, a meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, August 17. The City Manager also requested a special meeting at 5 pin on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, to discuss the Recreation Center. Council agreed to these dates. 16. City Attorney Reports None. 17. Mayor /Council Comments Ms. gossom gave condolences to the family members of the community who lost loved ones this past week, and that the Continuum of Care /Opportunity Inc. held a retreat for board members last week and had a good turnout. Mr. Reeves wished everyone a good July vacation and he is looking forward to the budget hearings in August. Mr. Rynearson advised he rode with the Police Department earlier this month and was impressed with the tact of Officer Jeff O'Dell; he attended a memorial ceremony and the police department assisted with traffic control and was respectful during the ceremony; and the Kids Day at the Landing was a successful event. The Mayor discussed the redistricting that is occurring in the state and area; he attended a tournament at the golf course and heard good comments about the condition of the course; and discussed the dedication of the Civil War exhibit at the Heritage Park and Cultural Center. 18. ADJOURNMENT: 7: 0o PM Approved: