Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-14-12 regular — reading text

Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Mike Anderson Page 6 Caf Council ofFort Walton Beach Packet Pg. 17  8. 1. a Minutes June 26, 2012 Regular Meeting Acting City Manager Extension Sylvia Hanks, Administrative Services Director, advised that the initial 90 -day appointment for Michael Beedie as Acting City Manager ends on August 9, 2012, which is prior to the next Council meeting on August 14, 2012. Council will not meet in July. Therefore, Staff is requesting a second consecutive 90 -day appointment, per the City Charter, for Mr. Beedie to begin upon the expiration of the first 90 -day appointment period, or from August 9, 2012, until November 7, 2012. Ms. Hanks stated Staff anticipates the hiring of a City Manager by October 1, 2012. The vote on the motion to authorize a second consecutive 90 -day appointment, per the City Charter, for Michael Beedie, from August 9, 2012 until November 7, 2012, carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS[ H MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 N SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 a AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson '.. ABSENT: Mike Anderson ka c Setting the Proposed FY 2012 -13 Millage Rate f Brandy Ferris, Finance Director, advised Staff recommends maintaining the current millage rate o for the upcoming fiscal year at 4. 5383 mills. Ms. Ferris requested two motions be made: a motion to set the millage rate and a motion to set dates and times for the public hearings for the n budget. The vote on the motion to maintain the millage rate at 4.5383 mills .carried .unanimously. m RESULT: APPROVED ( UNANIMOUS[ F MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 5 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson r ABSENT: Mike Anderson u Setting Dates for Budget Workshops r The vote on the motion to hold the public hearings on the millage rate and the budget on z Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at 5: 30 pm and Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at 5: 30 pm carried unanimously..... RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] ''..... MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson '........ ABSENT: Mike Anderson '... Page 7 ap Co. n, d aj Fon w tro., Boaoh peckat Pg. 18  8. 1. a Minutes June 26, 2012 Regular Meeting CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Beedie reported the annual World Changers program kicked off in the City and that the students will be here all week painting and repairing roofs, and that a closing ceremony will be held this coming Friday, June 29. Mr. Beedie thanked Council for the second 90 day appointment as Acting City Manager. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS There were no City Attorney comments. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Dr. gossom commended City employees for the work being done on the parking lot under Brooks Bridge and the Brooks Bridge Park, and the tidiness of the work sites when the crews are done for the day. Dr. gossom requested the IT Department look at ways to give Council the ability to view the agenda while taking a vote during a meeting using the electronic voting system. Mr. Reeves complemented Staff on the improvements done on Neptune Road. Mr. Rynearson mentioned the success of Kids Day on June 15; stated he will be taping the City Desk TV Show on Wednesday with Chief Ted Litschauer; and that he will attend the Chamber Board Meeting on Thursday. Mr. Rynearson reminded everyone of the Fourth of July Celebration at Fort Walton Landing ( on July 4) from 4 pm to 10 pm, with fireworks at 9: 15 pm. He also reminded residents that July 5 is the last day to submit ideas for the new arch at the Temple Mound Museum, and that the ribbon cutting for the Brooks Landing Waterfront Park is m scheduled for July 16. NC Mr. Rigdon discussed the issue of pedestrian safety that was discussed at the CRA meeting N earlier in the evening, and wanted to go on record that Council supports the merchant' s downtown and that a letter be written to the area representatives. Nb The vote on the motion to instruct the Acting City Manager to write a letter to Representative and Senator Gaetz, with a copy to the FDOT in Chipley, regarding the traffic issues in downtown Fort Walton Beach, carried unanimously. _.. tCvE TN.. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Mike Anderson Page City Council al-Fort Walton Reach PaCIIE f+PQ 39"  B. t. a Minutes June 26, 2012 Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT: 6: 47 pm. Approved: Mayor: Attest: City Clerk Mrm nc N dNb LCUaER E. Page 9 Cry C.. c,, FP ,, W Iwro Beach Packet Pg. 20.  6ugey S210 VW3d u! luamanoadwl 6990 a011e-1 BUIVIN 9 sselO SBD VW3d 7uamgoellV n m U. 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