Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 05-27-08 regular minutes — reading text

rates will continue until after the workshop. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to reschedule the golf course workshop to another date, to be determined by staff as soon as possible and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Miller absent). NOMINATIONS - FLOC CITIES OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM Consideration of nominations for the 2008 Florida Cities of Excellence Award Program, presented by the Florida League of Cities. Regular Council 5- 27 -08 155 NOMINATIONS - FLOC CITIES OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM cont. Cam Johnson, Public Information Officer advised that the awards will be presented at the Awards st Banquet on November 21 and the nominations are due to the Florida League of Cities by August 11th. He mentioned that the City has submitted awards and has had finalists in several categories in 2005, 2006, and 2007 and mentioned that the Mayor is not eligible this year due to his receiving the honor in 2007. He wished to know whether Council would like to submit nominations in any of the categories for 2008. Mr. Hartwell nominated Kabe Woods for City Citizen of the Year and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Miller absent). Mr. Minich nominated Corporal William Royal for City Employee of the Year and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Miller absent). Mr. Holmes nominated Bill Garvie for Council member of the Year and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Miller absent). Mr. Minich nominated the City for the Florida City of Excellence Award and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Miller absent). Mr. Holmes nominated FWBTV for the City Spirit Award and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor Miller ( absent). Mr. Hartwell nominated Helen Spencer for City Clerk of the Year and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Miller absent). Mr. Minich nominated Toni Craig for City Attorney of the Year and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Miller absent). Mr. Garvie nominated Joyce Shanahan as City Manager of the Year and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor (Miller absent). NOMINATIONS - " E. HARRIS DREW" AWARD Consideration of nominations for the " E. Harris Drew" Municipal Official Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Florida League of Cities. The Mayor mentioned his observation that nominations of elected officials with term limits do not do well and it is elected officials with 20 years or more who do better. No nominations were made. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEErrREE BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Beautification Committee/ Tree Board. Mr. Holmes nominated J. T. Edwards. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to re- appoint J. T. Edwards, 937 Don Drive, to the Beautification Committeerrree Board for a four year term from May 24, 2008 until May 24, 2012 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor Miller absent). OTHER CITY BUSINESS Mr.Minich asked that Council look closely when selecting an individual to a City Board or Committee. Dr. Pullen added it would be nice if Council would attempt to recruit individuals to serve on City Boards or Committees.  Regular Council 5- 27- 08 156 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Reeves expressed his support for the appointment of Brandy Wunker as Finance Director and stated she has worked ' behind the scenes' for the past year in the Finance Department. Mr. Garvie mentioned the events taking place this week in honor of the Doolittle Raiders. Mr. Hartwell stated he is looking forward to the Billy Bowlegs festival and parade in June. He also stated his support of the 175' flag pole at Uptown Station and the dedication of the flag to our first responders and the military men and women who serve and protect the flag. Mr. Minich also discussed the historic moment in history when the Doolittle Raiders attacked the Japanese and the honor it is to pay tribute to the brave men of the Doolittle Raiders. Mayor Anderson mentioned the firefighters car show in May was a great success; he attended the landmark ribbon cutting ceremony and work should begin on the garage in July; the Sister City endeavor is moving forward and he will be going to Sweden in June to explore the program; and he attended the Memorial Day ceremony at Beal cemetery and it was the most attended one. The Mayor also mentioned the employee update put out by the PIO is outstanding and contains a lot of information on the employees. The Mayor also discussed his trip to Washington D.C. and the three major items discussed with the Senators and Congressmen on Wednesday and with the Pentagon and the Air Staff on Thursday. He briefly reported that the Test and Evaluation Center reorganization will not take place; that dollars are available for infrastructure needs associated with BRAC growth; and the Air Force is going to take another look at the whole enhanced use lease process for the sprayfield lease. The Mayor announced the Billy Bowlegs festival beginning on June 5th and thanked Councilman Garvie for chairing the last meeting. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10: 00 p. m. APPROVED: d/<? dO'o~ 1!?- /~ MAYOR: Vkk e. L w CITY CLERK ~ ddm J c..~...'....