Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-26-2007 regular agenda — reading text

to the Municipal Planning Board for discussion, then bring to Council. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Holmes moved to disapprove the recommendation of the Municipal Planning Board. Mr. Reeves seconded motion. ' is not During brief discussion comments included there is no need to do a study at this time; timing that staff do the study; that insufficient right; money would be needed to be taken out of reserves; can builds slums; and the issue had been looked at before and staff does not see any significant parking differences. Holmes, The Mayor. called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Pullen opposed. FLOC CITIES OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM Consideration of Nominations for the '2007 FLOC Cities of Excellence Awards Program. Mr. Minich Mr. Holmes moved to table until the next Council meeting on June 26, 2007. seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. VISION PLAN STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment of a citizen representative to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. I Mr. Holmes nominated Eric Davis to serve as the Citizen representative. 32 Regular Meeting 6- 12- 07 VISION PLAN STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT cont. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to re- appoint Eric Davis, 24 Anastasia Drive, to serve as the citizen representative on the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee for a four year term until June 11, 2011 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT o Consideration of the Mayor' s appointment to the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority. Mr. Minich nominated Bernard Johnson. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to re- appoint Bernard Johnson, 210 Yellow Pine Court, Niceville to serve on the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority for a four year term until June 11, 2011 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Mayor mentioned this will be the place to bring up future agenda items, be it at a workshop or regular meeting and noted the backup information would need to be provided. Mr. Miller requested the Finance Director provide a six- month report at her earliest convenience. Mr. Hartwell received confirmation that his item regarding neighborhood committees will be placed on the next workshop agenda. Dr. Pullen' s request for a presentation from the police department on policing and computerization will be placed on a council workshop agenda. The Mayor mentioned there may be a new category on the agenda for periodic updates on major projects. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Holmes commented on the wonderful Billy Bowlegs festival and commended staff on the COOP exercise held last Saturday. Mr. Miller and Mr. Reeves stated they attended the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials, which was an excellent course and they learned a lot. Mr..Garvie commended staff for the wonderful Kid' s Day event held at the Landing. Mr. Garvie discussed the workshop he attended in Crestview on alternate water supply. Dr. Pullen stated he is looking forward to what the police department will present on their computers. and u Mr. Minich commented the Billy Bowlegs parade this year was the biggest he has seen, commended the Chamber, The Krewe, and the City for such a great family event. Mr. Miller voiced his support for all the appointed Charter Officers. The Mayor advised he traveled to Washington D. C. with the EDC and discussed such items as the establishment immigration reform and more work place enforcement capability for the local police, the fund, visited the and discussed full funding for BRAC, and approached the of a catastrophe Pentagon the sprayfield people at the Secretary of the Air Force Installations and Environment Office to discuss situation.  33 Regular Meeting 6- 12"- 07 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. The Mayor also advised the Corridor Authority will continue with the mission of implementing a Master Plan. The Mayor mentioned Kid' s Day was tremendous. The Mayor commended all of the city staff and hopes that they continue their outstanding support and does not get distracted by some of the issues that are currently taking place. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS l.... The City Manager stated the City is encouraging the residents to conserve water. The City is asking the citizens to voluntarily limit their water usage due to the draught the area has experienced in the past few months and limit irrigation to off-peak times between 9: 00 pm and 6: 00 am, limit landscape irrigation to no more than two days a week, avoid irrigation during periods of rainfall, install water conservation kits on household plumbing, and wash vehicle with irrigation water on lawns so the water does not wash down the street. The City Manager reported the Alternative Service Delivery Methodology Study contract has been signed, and Dr. Long will meet separately with each Councilman to gain an understanding of their concerns regarding service consolidation. The City Manager advised the engine for fire truck # 6 is in and hopes to have it installed this week, and when finalized the amount will be brought to Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12: 50 a. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK ddm l  CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2007 Consent Agenda Consideration of release of lien at 52 Mallard Avenue NE and 13 Jackson Street NE CDS Director) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: 7  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM Date: June 13, 2007 To: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager From: Missy McKim, CDS Director j; SUBJECT: Release of lien at 52 Mallard Ave & Bankston jf Jackson St NE, Willie H REQUEST: 0 Keith Bankston is requesting that the lien on 52 Mallard Ave & Y1 Jackson St NE be reduced and thereafter released. BACKGROUND: The subject properties were found, in relation to two separate cases, in violation of Sections. 3178 ( A) (4)( 5)( 6)( 8)( 17)( 18)( 24). These violations were related to Roof Maintenance, Maintenance General, Paint maintenance and Nuisance Hazard violations. The owner of the properties at that time was listed as Willie H Bankston however the properties were in the control of M~s. Annie Bankston. In 2002 and 2004 four Orders of the Code Enforcement Board were issued against Mr. Willie H. Bankston related to the cases. Both Cases were issued compliance deadlines that were not met. The violations were eventually brought into compliance however fines and fees totaling $ 22, 230. 00 were incurred. DISCUSSION: With relation to the aforementioned cases, Mrs. Annie Bankston, widow of Mr.Willie H. Bankston, had been the contact person and point of service. Mr. Keith Bankston now holds Power of Attorney and has taken over Mrs. Annie Bankston' s affairs. Mr. Keith Bankston has hired a property management company to police and maintain the properties for municipal code violations. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Mr. Keith Bankston' s request to remove the lien be approved with the condition he pay $ 6, 000. 00 which includes $ 630. 00 in administrative fees. Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved by:/} JII. mrc.-."- Reviewed and Concur: ,t. D ~ t. 1- J ce Shanahan, City Manager C A #-: tr 06/ 13/ 2007 WED 15: 18 FAX ~ 794001 United Resources Mort. 141 001/ 001 Missy McKim: Per our conversation: I agree to pay $6000 in reference to all properties associated with Annie Bankston ( my. Mother). She has been sick and I now hold Power o{ Attomey. We now have a new management company (Heffner Management) who.will police and tp.1lintain the property from municipal violations. We will not have any more problems. Any issues or concerns please contact me or Heffuer Management I will forward you their' contact information shortly. . . 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