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

Stokes Avenue, stated he requested the assessment originally, and his property is in need of the improvements.  o o 243 08- 23- 05 RES. 05- 13 ( CONT) James Patterson, owner of property behind the church, advised the assessment was done equitably and was based on per square footage, and if certain properties are excused from paying their part of the assessment, the cost would become a burden on the other property owners. Pastor Williams advised it is not his intention to stop the assessment; he just wanted to express the concerns of the church. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 05- 13. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. The City Manager advised several public hearings will be held on this topic, and everyone will be made aware of when the hearings will be held. PRESENTATION. TAXPAYER RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARIES A report and presentation was given by Patricia Gould, Library Director, on " Taxpayer Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries". No action was required by Council. RES. 05-29. ICMA DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTWALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING RESOLUTION 78-4 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BENEFIT FEATURES TO THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION (lCMA- RC) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mark Wiltsie, Human Resource Director, advised if approved, the resolution would provide two additional features to the City' s Deferred Compensation Plan, including a Loan Program and the Health Savings Plan. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Res. 05-29. Mr. Patterson seconded motion. The City Manager explained that the City contributes to the Deferred Plan on her behalf as City Manager; however, all employees are eligible to participate in the plan and they elect and choose their amounts of deferred compensation. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RES. 05- 17. AMENDING THE FY 04- 05 BUDGET The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO DESIGNATED APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS OF THE CITY, APPROPRIATIONS INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET BY $ 10, 173,855, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND BUDGET BY $ 60,451, THE CDBG FUND BUDGET BY 38, 637, THE CRA FUND BUDGET BY $ 25, 000, THE UTILITIES FUND BUDGET BY 9, 985, 015, THE SANITATION FUND BUDGET BY $ 300, 000, THE GOLF FUND BUDGET BY 6, 000; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 244 o o 08- 23- 05 RES. 05- 17 ( CONTI The City Manager advised the primary increases in the budget are due to the bond issue; the purchase of the softball complex, and grant revenue as reimbursement for costs from Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 05- 17. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED FY 05-06 BUDGET A request to approve the City Manager' s proposed Fiscal Year 2005- 06 Budget as adjusted by Council consensus during the Budget Workshop Meetings on August 8- 9, 2005 as well as to establish compensation for the City Clerk and Finance Director for FY 2005- 06. Mr. Campbell moved to approve the City Manager' s proposed Fiscal Year 2005- 06 Budget as adjusted by Council consensus during the Budget Workshop Meetings on August 8- 9, 2005 as follows: 1) MIS: To waive the formal bid process for computer related items when the collective value of multiple items is greater than $12,000. 00 and that the City Manager is authorized to for this type of purchase approve those procurements; and to replace the old bid process with a written request for quote to be sent to a minimum of five vendors. 2) CRA: To exclude from the CRA budget the $ 160. 000 earmarked for the Brooks Street access; that the $ 160, 000 be budgeted for the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Project. Consensus was that Staff undertake a review of the pubic safety needs in the CRA and Beal Parkway Neighborhood and report back to Council. 3) Golf Course: Consensus was to remove the $235, 000 equipment CIP from the revenues and expenditures in the golf fund and direct Staff to prepare a revised rate study for the golf fund, and solicit the input of the Golf Course Advisory Committee. 4) Chamber of Commerce: Consensus was to approve the Chamber of Commerce request for funding in the amount of $25, 000. 5) Economic Development Council: To approve the funding request from the Economic Development Council in the amount of $22, 226. 00. 6) Musical Echoes: To fund Musical Echoes in the amount of $6, 000, in addition to in- kind services. 7) MainStreet: to fund MainStreet in the amount of $14, 625. 00. 8) Also, to establish compensation for the City Clerk and Finance Director for FY 2005-06 as follows: 024. 00 and City Clerk: To set the salary for the City Clerk effective October 1, 2005, at $60, to contribute 5% of her annual salary into a deferred compensation plan. Finance Director: To set the salary for the Finance Director effective October 1, 2005, at 87, 300. 00 and to contribute 80/.of his annual salary into a deferred compensation plan. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT Consideration of an appointment to the Board of Adjustment. Dr. Pullen moved to appoint Robert Rettie, 317 Sudduth Circle, to the Board of Adjustment for a four-year term until August 22, 2005. Mr. Hartwell seconded motion and it carried in unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich favor.  c o 245 08- 23- 05 CRA DECLARATION OF VACANCY/ CRA APPOINTMENT Consideration to declare a vacancy on the Community Redevelopment Agency and make an appointment to fill that vacancy. Council was advised this_vacancy is different from other vacancies because the individual is being removed since he failed to attend regularly scheduled Also, there is no meetings. recommendation from the CRA Board due to the nature of the vacancy, and the CRA is the only board that makes recommendations to Council for vacancies. Mr. Minich moved to appoint Charles Kennedy, 39 Bay Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, to the CRA Board of Commissioners for an unexpired term until February 23, 2008. Mr. Holmes seconded motion. Council noted that all of the applicants had excellent qualifications, but ensuring attendance at meetings is necessary for the smooth operation of the various Cityboards. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to appoint Charles Kennedy and it carried by a vote of 4 to 3 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, and Minich in favor and Tucker, Pullen, and Hartwell opposed. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Tucker recommended that everyone read the article in the Daily News regarding affordable housing and property values. Dr. Pullen expressed concern on the capacity of the utility infrastructure. He also discussed Council decorum and that the Roberts Rules of Orders be enforced, as well as the Sunshine Law. Mr. Hartwell advised he attended the FLOC Conference in Orlando, and that various topics were discussed, including cities having themed areas. He also that foot height above encouraged a 75- ground level be maintained on new construction. Mr. Minich stated his thought that downtown redevelopment is turning an important corner, and that Mr. Hartwell may have some insight to this since the conference. attending The Mayor shared a copy of a brochure titled " Trail of the Lost Tribes" put out by the State of Florida that features the Indian Temple Mound Museum; that the City' s designation as a Waterfront Florida Community is a plus for the City; and congratulated the representatives of the City who have been nominated for the various FLOC designations. The Mayor also requested Council have their priorities for the NWFLOC into the City Manager by September 2, 2005, so they can be presented and voted on at the Council meeting of September 13. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager advised the Friday Night Flicks will continue through the month of September, with the TOC co- sponsoring the event for that month. She also reminded Council of the Public Hearing on the budget on September 7 at 5: 30 p. m., and the Sunday in the Park on September 11. 246 o o 08- 23- 05 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10: 15 p. m. APPROVED: MAVOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK  o o CITY COUNCIL MEETING Se tember 13, 2005 Consent Agenda Request to award Cellular Phone Service to USA Digital ( Nextel) of Pensacola, FL Purchasing Director) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: CA- 2 Agenda Item Number:  o o CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH