Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-22-2010 Regular — reading text

C" Ottunity Inc rya 203 Clawda& Boulevard Fort Wafton Beach, T'forrrda 32547 -1405 Lenore sl Mvn 850) 409-3070 EVcudw (Director MoardofOirrctor . Nate Sm4 Chairman Verval{EnterprYses June 10, 2010 Martin' Fancher, City Council Vxe-Cfiaitman City ofFort Walton Beach Seventh OgAdwntist Church 107 SW Miracle Strip Parkway Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Virflrma Onn ftrK' Treasurer To the Honorable Members of the City Council: vostaflfeafth Assodat4m For some years now, homelessness has been a priority issue of the Fort Walton Beach City Council. For the past five years, it has been the only concern of the ack* qi r* j, Okaloosa Walton Homeless Continuum of Care/ Opportunity, Inc., the Secretary homeless coalition and lead agency recognized by the State of Florida and the fican Wty US Department of Housing and Urban Development. W* rLanyAsfilky' Okgloosa County During these years, the Continuum of Care has secured over $5 million in state Shed's and federal funds aimed at preventing and alleviating homelessness. Funds have provided housing and treatment for the chronically homeless with mental gforia Battk illness and substance abuse issues; for the building of transition housing for A Simon's on the Sound youth aging out of foster care, for permanent housing for those rendered Bpsco Church homeless or precariously housed by the recession, for the support of cold night tPattuia - shelters and soup kitchens, and for the operation of Opportunity Place, an emergency shelter for women and children. Chronic homelessness has dropped at f artd ' amiGes, Clutict istrYCt 1 significantly, even as new challenges have arisen for women and families. nnvoting In August, 2007, the Fort Walton Beach City Council recognized the critical Wifflam garde, Ton nature of this organization, and appointed Bill Garvie as the city representative Wafton Beach City to the Opportunity, Inc. Board of Directors. Now that Mr. Garvie is no longer a Council member of the City Council, we respectfully request that the Council appoint a new member of the Council, either the Mayor or Councilman, to help us John " CDO fCou continue the effort to prevent and eliminate homelessness in our community. BoardofCounty C°7`t'" imm Thank you for your consideration of this request. Judy Byrne Iltifey, Wod* ce Development Sincerely, / Boar4 fgion 2 4z" ev -) Duane St John Lenore Wilson ate Executive Director Okgloosa Wilton 7fomefess Continuum ofCarel C" ff twrity, Inc- http:// Vuw.okofoosawftonhomeless.org 67 Council Meeting, June 22, 2010  Page 1 of 1 Helen Spencer From: ravenlen@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 9: 55 PM To: Helen Spencer Subject: Re: Time of Meeting We have our membership meetings (all interested parties - service providers, government agencies, interested individuals, churches - usually about 40 or so people) on the first Monday of each month at 3:30 at the FWB Chamber of Commerce. We skip August. Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 12: 30 at our corporate office, at 203 Cloverdale Boulevard, FWB. The BOD meetings are the more critical of the two. Because of the 4th of July and Labor Day holidays, we will meet in July and September on the 2nd Monday - then go back to the regular schedule in October. Thank you - Lenore Original Message--.-- From: Helen Spencer < hspencer@fwb.org> To: ravenlen@aol. com Sent: Mon, Jun 14, 2010 3: 44 pm Subject: Time of Meeting Lenore, One of our Council members is interested in possibly be appointed to the Continuum of Care /Opportunity, Inc., meetings but would like to know when they will be held each month. Of course, Council will have to make the appointment. I am sure they will ask me when they are held also. If you would kindly email me back so I can let our Council member know when the meetings will be held. Thank you. Helen Spencer City Clerk -Fort Walton Beach 850 -833 -9509 850- 833 -9640 -Fax hspencer(U_)fivwb. or Please Note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from City of Fort Walton Beach officials are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail address and communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. Think Green - Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 68 Council Meeting, June 22, 2010 6/ 15/ 2010  CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 22, 2010 Appointment Council Representative - Okaloosa Housing Partners. Synopsis: Duration ofterm is one yearfrom April 1 to March 31; Councilperson gossom appointed but due to a scheduling conflict cannot serve; Mayor Anderson is the alternate Agenda Item Number: 13. 2 Helen Spencer City Clerk -Fort Walton Beach 850- 833 -9509 850- 833 -9640 -Fax hspencer@fwb.org Original Message - - - -- From: joyce gillie gossom Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 4:49 PM To: Helen Spencer Cc: Mike Anderson Subject: Okaloosa Housing Partners committee Good Afternoon, Helen. I must make a change in my committee schedule. I signed on to serve on the Okaloosa Housing Partners committee, which meets at 8: 30 on the 3rd Thursday; however, I have a Program Committee meeting at 9am on the 3rd Thursday of the month also. Please let me know what I need to do to remove myself from the committee. I apologize for this inconvenience. joyce joyce gillie gossom jgossom@fwb.org 850 -543 -5316 M 69 Council Meeting, June 22, 2010 THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK City Council Regular Meeting June 22, 2010 70 Council Meeting, June 22, 2010  CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 8, 2010 Appointment Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners Synopsis: Vacancy created by the resignation ofDaike Klement Agenda Item Number: 1393  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council FROM: DATE: Helen Spencer, City Clerk June 14, 2010 VV SUBJECT: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Appointment 1. BACKGROUND: 1. 1 Daike Klement, 120 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, was appointed to the CRA Board of Commissioners on August 14, 2007, for an unexpired term until January 27, 2011. Due to health reasons, Ms. Klement resigned from the Board on June 2, 2010, leaving a vacancy until January 27 2011. 1. 2 The CRA Board of Commissioners guides future development in the redevelopment area. 1. 3 Per F. S. 163. 356 any person may be appointed who either works in the district, owns a business in the district, or lives within the City limits. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1 There is one application on file with the City Clerk: APPLICANTS: 1) Christa Machado 92 Harris Road NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 2. 2 At anytime Council may submit a nominee for consideration and an application must be filled out prior to an appointment. 3. CONCLUSION: 3. 1 Council appoint a citizen to serve on the CRA Board of Commissioners for an unexpired term until January 27, 2011. Ive 71 Council Meeting, June 22, 2010  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH APPLICATION TO SERVE On City Agencies, Authorities, Boards, Commissions or Committees Reference: Codified Ordinances of Fort Walton Beach - Section 2 -60) Name: Christa R. Machado_ Home address: 92 Harris Rd. NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL. 32547 Home phone: _ 267- 808 -5009 Cell phone: — 267- 808 -5009 E -mail: christa. machadoOhuriburt.af.mil / crkmachadoAcox.net Occupation: _ FWB Business Owner and USAF member Business phone: 267- 808 -5009 Business address: 134 SE Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ft Walton Beach, FL 1. Brief Resume of Education and Experience: Master of Business Administration /Marketing ( Administration /International Bus Admin ( BBA) – Temple University; LtCol ( > 24 years of service) MBA)and Bachelor of Business President/Owner – in USAF at Hurlburt Field, FL; Team M Enterprises, LLC – operate 3 DBAs – downtown FWB Tattoo Studios in FWB, Destin, Pensacola, property owner in 2. What options would you initiate if appointed? Support new and existing business growth in FWB! Encourage innovation, upgrades to neglected commercial buildings, emphasize community involvement and responsibilities – focus on giving back, proceed with community vision for future success and growth! 3. How you would address issues if appointed? Objectively, fairly, obtain comprehensive understanding of issues and legal concerns, listen for and understand real issues faced by community, support city