Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-13-05 — reading text

manage. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Pullen opposed. REGULAR AGENDA- GENERAL PUBLIC Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, expressed concern regarding the cutting down of oak trees in the City. The City Manager clarified that the City' s Tree Ordinance does not regulate what private property owners do regarding trees their property, and suggested the Beautification on CommitteelTree Board could be directed to study the regulating of trees on private property and come back with recommendations to the ordinance, if it was Council's desire. 240 o o 08- 23- 05 GENERAL PUBLIC ( CONTI Mr. Tucker expressed his concern regarding saving trees, and requested Council allow him to place a trailer with a display in front of City Hall for one week regarding the saving of trees. Dr. Pullen moved to allow Mr. Tucker to place a trailer and display in front of City Hall for one week regarding the importance of saving trees. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Millie Thrush, 316 Sudduth Circle, addressed the Emerald Coast Bridge Authority' s idea for a bridge in the city, and urged Council to take a stand against building a bridge at the Hollywood Blvd. corridor. Council discussion included the fact a bridge at that corridor would divide the city geographically and that would not be in the best interest of Fort Walton Beach. Further discussion included there is no representative from the City on the Emerald Coast Bridge Authority. Mr. Holmes advised that while he may not necessarily agree with a bridge at the Hollywood location, any statement by Council at this time may be premature. Mr. Holmes suggested Council allow the process to go further and see what the Bridge Authority ultimately recommends, Council acknowledged that their action may have no effect on where a bridge is built, but it will place the City on record of their feelings toward that location. Mr. Minich moved to direct Staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor' s signature to the Emerald Coast Bridge Authority stating that the Fort Walton Beach City Council does not support the idea of a Hollywood Blvd. bridge corridor. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Holmes opposed. Consensus of Council was to direct Staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor' s signature to Governor Bush requesting a resident of the City of Fort Walton Beach be appointed to the Emerald Coast Bridge Authority. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT- MERRILL LYNCH/ DAVIS HAMILTON AND JACKSON The quarterly reports of investment performance on the General Employees Pension Fund were presented by Janna Woods of Davis Hamilton and Jackson and Larry Cole of Merrill Lynch. No action was required by Council. RES. 05-30. OCDC HURRICANE HOUSING RECOVERY PROGRAM The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVING THE OKALOOSAlFORT WALTON BEACH HURRICANE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE HURRICANE HOUSING RECOVERY HHR) PROGRAM, CHAPTER 420. 9079( 3), FLORIDA STATUTES; AND FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION ( FHFC) EMERGENCY RULE 67ER- 05 AND PROPOSED RULE 67- 55, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND/ OR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED BY THE STATE; AUTHORIZING T HE SUBMISSION OF THE HURRICANE HOUSING RECOVERY PLAN FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  o o 241 08- 23- 05 RES. 05-30 ( CONTI Further, request authorization to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Okaloosa County the Hurricane Housing Recovery Funds authorizing be distributed to the Okaloosa County Development Corporation for the implementation of the Hurricane Housing Recovery Plan; and request the Mayor be authorized to execute all related documents. Patti Sonnarborg, Okaloosa County Development Corporation ( OCDC), described the Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan ( HHAP), which will assist with future post- hurricane allocations for low income citizens and organizations. Ms. Sonnarborg requested Council approve the resolution, the HHAP, and the interlocal agreement. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Res. 05-30, and to approve the Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan ( HHAP) and the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the to execute the related Mayor documents. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. BOUDOLF ESTATES. 109- 111 YACHT CLUB COURT NE Consideration of final plat approval for Boudolf Estates Subdivision, located at 109- 111 Yacht Club Court NE, as requested by owners Henry A. and Frances B. Boudolf. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding, and that Mr. Mitchell was sworn in previously. She also advised the applicants were not present. Len Mitchell, Long Range Planning Manager, advised the applicants want to reconfigure the existing two lots with one lot 80 feet and another 75 feet for the purpose of transfer of ownership. Mr. Mitchell stated Staff found the request is with compliant applicable City and State requirements, and that the MPB recommended approval at their meeting of August 4, 2005. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Mr. Campbell moved approval of the Final Plat for Boudolf Estates Subdivision, 109- 111 Yacht Club Court NE. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. BURGESS WAY TOWNHOMES. 15 A&B BOBOLINK NE Consideration offinal plat approval for Burgess Way Townhomes Subdivision, located at 15 A& B Bobolink Street, NE, as requested by owners Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa Inc. County, The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those who planned to testify . Mr. Mitchell explained the applicant, Habitat for Humanity, planned to replat the existing two lots for the purpose of transfer of ownership, and constructing two attached townhomes, one on each lot. He stated Staff found the request is compliant with applicable City and State requirements, and that the MPB recommended approval at their of 4, 2005. meeting August Nitsi Bennett, Habitat for Humanity, advised she reviewed the Staff Report and had no objections. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. 242 o o 08- 23- 05 FINAL PLAT ( BURGESS WAY TOWNHOMES. CONTI Mr. Holmes moved approval of the Final Plat for Burgess Way Townhomes Subdivision, 15 A&B Bobolink Street NE. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RECESS The meeting recessed at 8: 50 p. m. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 9: 00 p. m. RES. 05- 13. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. STOKES AVENUE The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTWALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; RELATING TO A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT; DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS OF WATER, SANITARY SEWER, STREET AND DRAINAGE ON STOKES AVENUE NW, IN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH; SETTING AN ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE TOTAL COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS; ESTABLISHING THE MANNER OF ASSESSMENT AND METHOD OF PAYMENT; IDENTIFYING THE LANDS TO BE ASSESSED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tom Murray, Public Works Director, discussed the process of the special assessment, which first was reviewed, came before Council in February of 2002. The timeline for the proposed resolution a Public Hearing in October of 2005, and the adoption of the resolution accepting the including project and invoicing the property owners in May of 2006. Mr. Murray advised the resolution before Council this evening is to declare a Special Assessment District. Council was advised the property owners requested the improvement district to provide infrastructure for the development of their property, and they are responsible for paying for the improvements. Pastor Stanley Williams of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit at Lighthouse of Faith Christian Church, 755 Lovejoy Road, stated his organization was not aware of the assessment since they property in 2002. He questioned how the improvements would benefit were not the owners of the the church, and advised the estimated cost for the church for the improvements would be a burden on the members of his congregation. Bettina Williams, 755 Lovejoy Road, reported the property is situated on west side of Stokes Avenue, and they are not experiencing infrastructure problems the other business owners are a not- for- profit having. She questioned whether it would be possible to exclude the church as in the assessment, as they never requested it and does not feel it will benefit them. organization Mr. Murray explained the properties benefit by having access to the improvements, such as a paved road, and water and sewer. He reiterated there is a very specific time allocated for hearing public comments, and the resolution tonight is only for approving the assessment Carl Stokes, owners of several properties on