Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-26-05 — reading text

Nicholas G. Highers 228 Marshall Drive Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 850)- 863- 9187 April 6, 2005 Honorable Mike Anderson, I'm Nicholas Highers with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 506. My current rank is STAR. I need to sit in on a city council meeting as a last requirement for my communications merit badge. My dad and my self will make plans to attend on April 26, 2005. I need to observe and take notes as to general topics discussed that evening. Thank you for your time r&- Sincerely Nicholas Highers  ity of Fort Waltbd Beach ) 1 Amertca/ r t-S- t3ea<< UO; rt/itb t3~ ClAMA TI&N pt?& WHEREAS, Centuries ago, the land in and around Fort Walton Beach was inhabited American Indian peoples. by These great peoples lived and thrived up and down the beautiful Emerald coast and many settled and lived here. WHEREAS, the Indian Temple Mound and Museum presents a glimpse back in time and as the seat of an ancient culture will once again come alive with American Indian peoples celebrating life through their music and art as the fifth annual Musical Echoes is presented. WHEREAS, with Main Street as co- sponsor and the Muscogee Nation of Florida as host we bring to the citizens of Fort Walton Beach this great cultural event. WHEREAS, The American Indian People have contributed to Northwest Florida and the City of Fort Walton Beach for hundreds of years and those efforts continue today. in NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim the last two weeks in April 2005 as AMERICAN INDIAN WEEKS. and urge all citizens to participateenjoy the festivities of MUSICAL in and ECHOES April 26 - May 1 to be held at the Fort Walton Beach Municipal Auditorium and Fort Walton Beach Landing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 26th day of April, 2005. fJd. k MAYOR MIKE ANDERSON  CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 26, 2005 INVOCATION: Reverend James T. Ross First United Methodist Church F ort Walton Beach PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Youth group ( w/Jimmy Whiting - Youth Director) First United Methodist Church F ort Walton Beach  129 S OF THE MINl,)." ~ COUNCIL WORKSHC,. ,) I EETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 5, 2005 INTRODUCTION A Council Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on members present: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 7: 00 p. m. with the following Mayor Mike Anderson Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson, Bob Campbell, Hartwell, and Mike Minich. Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Mike Burton, Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Directors. Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; and Department INSTALLATION conducted the Oath of Office for incoming Prior to the start of the meeting the City Attorney Mayor Mike Anderson. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS to various Boards and Agencies. City Council member assignments will be made annually at the first regular Discussion was held on the appointments that on the Economic Development Council meeting in April to serve as Council representatives Co-op), Okaloosa-Walton Board ( Library EDC), Library Cooperative Governing Okaloosa County league of Cities ( OClOC), Transportation Organization ( OWTPO); the West Florida Tourist Development Council ( TDC), Regional Utility Authority ( RUA), from April and the Mayor Pro-Tem, for a one year term Regional Planning Council (WFRPC), on the Chamber of Commerce 1st to March 31st, and an appointment to replace Dean Covey until December 31st. There was Board ( COC) for the remainder of the calendar year Council appointments to be made at the April 12th Council consensus on the following meeting: EDC - Jim Tucker Library Co-op - Wayne Pullen and alternate Bob Campbell OWTPO - Mike Holmes, and alternate Jim Tucker Bill Patterson, and alternate Jim Hartwell Mike Minich, and alternate Bob Campbell OCDC - Wayne Pullen OClOC - Mayor Anderson RUA - Bob Campbell TDC - Mike Minich WFRPC - Bill Patterson Mayor Pro-Tern - Bob Campbell COC - Jim Hartwell if needed) - Mike Holmes, as the City's TPO Regional Transportation Organization ( representative. 130 ~~ RES. OPPOSING M~ 4..1A TED INTERNET FILTERING mandated internet filtering at public Discussion of Resolution in opposition to government libraries. wished to adopt a resolution in opposition of Discussion ensued on whether or not Council at would impose Government mandated internet filtering proposed HB0611 and SB722 that current with resolution 04- 13. Discussion included the public libraries, as was done last year on the wording of the proposed safeguards in place at the library and reservations expressed in place. resolution which does not address the safeguards currently M. I.S. Director, addressed the difficulty and Dominick Fiorentino, City of Fort Walton Beach of opposition of the a filtering system, and expressed support expense involved in using proposed bills. that the Resolution be placed on Dr. Pullen requested, on behalf of the Library Cooperative, letter He also pointed out there is a sample the agenda for the April 12th Council meeting. available for individuals who wish to express an opinion. for clarification the resolution and, if needed, revise The City Attorney offered to review purposes. PLAN TACTICAL OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2005 STRATEGIC Plan. Discussion on tactical objectives for the 2005 Strategic on each member to provide 3- 5 tactical issues Mr. Tucker wished to know Council' s thoughts and accomplish in the next two years. they would like to see Council approach months for next the budget will be finalized in the next few During discussion it was noted that in January that year funds and that Council discussed issues at the strategic plan meeting mentioned her concern over the difficulty in have already been prioritized. The City Manager for staff to accomplish the work. translating the tactical issues into a document from time to time. Mr. Tucker commented he will just bring issues up wished to provide her with a list, then The City Manager offered that if each Councilmember matters, what everyone else is thinking on those she will collate the list so everyone knows an agenda in the Mure. then if Council desired, it can be placed on HEIGHT LIMITS AND PARKING SPACES new buildings a proposal that, temporarily, all Dr. Pullen offered for Council' s consideration unit, and a minimum of two parking spaces per be limited to 35' above ground level with to place it on the next agenda. wished to know if a consensus was needed The City Manager mentioned there are many issues relating to the continued economic some research. viability and that staff needs to perform and Plan needs to be taken into consideration The Mayor pointed out the Comprehensive more information is needed before Council passes something temporarily. suggested should receive public input from the citizens The City Manager suggested that type of change to see if that is what they want.  4- 5-05 131 MISC. TOPICS Mr. Patterson wished