Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 03-12-13 regular — reading text

March 26. Request for a Special Meeting to Discuss the FY 2012 Audit The City Manager also advised a Special Meeting is being planned next Tuesday, March 19, at 5: 30 pm to discuss the FY 2012 audit. Status Update for the Landmark Center Development The City Manager has been in contact with Landmark representatives and is expecting a plan of action by next week, and the City is waiting for an executed copy of the development agreement. Status Update for the Sound Side Development The City Manager reported that the Sound Side project is moving forward and construction should start soon. Arrangements will be made for a groundbreaking ceremony with Council present. The City Manager also announced that the City will be introducing their new website on March 18; will recognize March 23 at 8: 30 pm as Earth Hour and requested everyone turn off their lights for one hour; and he attended the Legislative Session in Tallahassee and presented the City's priorities to our delegation. The City Manager asked Jeff Peters to report on the youth sports program. Mr. Peters advised that 650 youths have signed up to play sports, and 58 teams are being sponsored by local businesses. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. AYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Rigdon discussed the problem of panhandlers downtown and stressed the need that something needs to be done. Mr. Goodwin agreed and suggested that be a topic for discussion at the strategic planning session. Mr. Rynearson attended the graduation ceremony for the police academy; announced the spaghetti dinner this Friday, March 14 at the Senior Center; and Construction Junction this Saturday, March 15, at the Fairgrounds. City Councf! ofFort Wahun Beach Page 5 Printed 311412013 172 Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2013 The Mayor congratulated Chief Litschauer and Sgt. Royal on the Citizen' s Police Academy graduation; attended a meeting at Sam's Club and their importance in the community; attended a tournament at the Golf Course and received high praise on the condition of the course; and discussed the need for a trauma center in the area. The meeting recessed at 7: 03 pm. .., City Election Results Certification The City Clerk and Councilman Bobby Griggs returned from the Supervisor of Election Office and the meeting reconvened at 8: 29 pm. The Mayor read the unofficial results of the elections as follows Mavor Mike Anderson received 1, 072 votes ( 52. 96 %) Allan Stearns received 952 votes ( 47. 04 %) Scat 3 Michael Holmes received 829 votes ( 41. 31 %) John Mead received 1, 178 ( 58. 69 %) Scat 5 Amy Jamieson received 1, 112 votes ( 55. 85 %) Bobby Nabors received 879 votes ( 44. 15 %) Council certified the unofficial election results. The swearing -in ceremony will be Monday, April 1, 2013, at 5: 30 pm. ADJOURNMENT: 8: 46 Approved: wee! Mayor: Attest C y Clerk C' i , COmmtl ojPorl iValmn Beach Page 6 h ba, d 3/ 1! 20/ 3