Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-11-05 - regular — reading text

Bonnie continued to concept, and decided to light up the park, thus develop the creating the final product _ Okaloosa on Ice and Extravaganza; and Holiday Lights WHEREAS, on November 18th, after much anticipation, Okaloosa on Ice was holiday extravaganza, revealing the opened at a. special beauty of the park under lighted snowflakes, whimsical elves and lighted poles decorated with garland and bows; and WHEREAS, from November 19th - January 2nd, Charlene and Bonnie watched as thousands of children and adults enthusiastically, some more talented than others, skated around the rink and the park; and meandered through WHEREAS, approximately 11, 500 people visited the rink during its 45- day existence; and WHEREAS, citing the huge success of the event, Charlene and Bonnie have bring back the ice skating rink next year - already begun plans to perhaps an even bigger one - and allowing our community to another season of ice enjoy skating and holiday fun. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenda Glover, by virtue of the Fort Walton Beach, do authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of hereby extend our appreciation to CHARLENE GREENWALD AND BONNIE NABORS* for envisioning and organizing Okaloosa on Ice for the residents and visitors of our community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 11th day of January 2005. GLENDA GLOVER, MA YOR  City of Fort Walton Beach ) 1 A P1Zert:<xv;" M~ 8~ t/ iW Beacher PRcJClAMA TIcJN WHEREAS, the safe use of hazardous materials is essential to citizens, business, local governments to maintain economic stability and the public health; and industry and WHEREAS, the Region 1 Local Emergency Planning Committee ( LEPC) recognizes the importance of protecting our communities from both accidental and deliberate releases of hazardous materials and joins the Governor of Florida, State Emergency Response Commission and Florida' other LEPCs in s ten carrying out state and federal duties to publicly promote statewide hazardous materials safety; and WHEREAS, it is essential to increase community preparedness so that both public- sector and private- sector employees know how to safely protect themselves and those for whom they are responsible during an accidental or deliberate release of hazardous materials; and WHEREAS, the LEPC offers awareness level hazardous materials emergency response for firefighters, emergency medical, law enforcement and other public training In- Place presentations safety personnel as well as Shelter by request to community groups, businesses, schools and the means of general public as a increasing safety in the event of a release; and WHEREAS, citizens need to know that levels of government, schools and emergency responders, emergency management, all businesses are working together to ensure that our communities are as prepared as possible to protect all citizens from both accidental and materials. deliberate releases of hazardous NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenda Glover, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach do hereby declare that the week of January 23- 29, 2005 be observed as Region 1 LEPC Hazardous Materials Awareness Week to heighten public recognition of efforts to safeguard the community from hazardous materials and to acknowledge the unique public participation component of the program. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Walton Beach, Florida, to be affixed th City of Fort this 11 day of January, 2005. GLENDA GLOVER, MA YOR  City of Fort Walton Beach ) 1 AJner~~ MO;W8~ t/ itb8~ PflOCLAft1A rION WHEREAS, the Choctawhatchee High School Cheerleading Squad began their winning ways at Summer Camp in Gulfport, Mississippi in June 2004; and WHEREAS, the Choctawhatchee High School Cheerleading Squad performed an exciting and athletic routine of tumbling, jumps, building, and stunts and became the Grand Regional Champions on December 4, 2004; and WHEREAS, from December 27-30, 2004, the team competed in Dallas, Texas at the National Cheerleaders Association High School National Championship; and WHEREAS, after placing in third or second place in each of the last six years, they won the Small Co- Ed Division with a 9. 49 to win the National title; and WHEREAS, along with an atmosphere of wholesome community involvement, the cheerleaders performed in a proficient but sportsmanlike manner, and they played an important part in the civic and community life of this area by giving our citizens a tremendous sense of ride; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the community are pleased to express their appreciation for the fine representation of our area by the Choctawhatchee High School Cheerleaders; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 15 and 16, 2005, the team competes to defend its 2004 State title in Jacksonville, Florida. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenda Glover, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of theCity of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby urge the citizens of Fort Walton Beach to join me in congratulating all members of the CHOCTAWHATCHEE CHEERLEADING SQUAD* for winning the National Championship and wishing you good luck in the defense of your State title. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to be City of affixed this 11th day of Ja.nuary, 2005. GLENDA GLOVER, MAYOR  CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 11, 2005 Consent Agenda Minutes Council Workshop Minutes - December 14, 2004 Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 1  5: 7 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF, THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA DECEMBER 14, 2004 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, December 14, .?004, at 7: 0.0 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Glenda Glover Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Dean Covey, and Mike Anderson. Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Mike Burton, Finance Director; Toni Craig Teal, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed