Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-10-13--regular — reading text

Roberts Rules of Order. Information presented included such topics as chairperson ( mayor) responsibilities; debating a question ( motion); amendment protocol, amendment language, and friendly amendments; postponing a motion indefinitely; and calling the question. Also discussed was reconsidering a motion. The City Attorney explained that once a motion has been adopted or defeated during a meeting, a member who voted on the prevailing side can make a motion to reconsider. This motion can be seconded by any member regardless of how they 00 Cczt., rI JFOI( ff rlw 1 BL' CA pPSP I  F- 8-172 Special Meeting Minutes August 27, 2013 voted. However, the motion to consider must be made during the same meeting in which the vote was taken, or on the next succeeding day ( or next regularly scheduled meeting) with the session when the meeting is held. Presentation on Florida Sunshine Law Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) The City Attorney will present information related to the Florida Sunshine Law to City Council. nTrecnNIENTS: Sunshmc Lc' Rcweoln- ( PI) i The City Attorney continued his presentation with an overview of Florida's Sunshine Law and the three basic requirements that meetings must be open to the public; reasonable notice of such meetings must be given; and minutes of the meetings must be taken. He discussed topics including conversing in a meeting; the issues related to text messages, a -mails and social media relating to the Sunshine Law; documenting communication; and penalties for alleged violations of the Sunshine Law. ADJOURNMENT: 5: 51 pm City Council fForr Walton Beach Paget Pew  Draft Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6: 00 PM 107 Mlreci< Strip Perkwe Fen Walton Beech. FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER 6: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on August 27, 2013 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Mayor Present 5: 52 PM Bobb_ yGriggs Council Seat 1 Present 5: 52 PM j. o ce gossom Council Seat Present 5: 52 PM John Mead Council Seat 3 Present 5. 52 PM Tre Goodwin Council Sea[ 4 Present 5: 52 PM Amy Jamieson Council Seat 5 Present 5. 52 PM Bull Rlgdon Council Seat 6 Present 5: 52 PM Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 LL Present 5: 52 PM INVOCATION Invocation Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Dr. Jeremy Gates from Wright Baptist Church will lead the City Council meeting in the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNITIONS ACE Award - CHS - Arthi Balasubramanium Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) A I IAt HMENTS: 8- 27 - 13 ACE CHS Belnvub.., — r, ( 1, 101) Cip Council fFert n'aLnn Beach Page I Padcdt Pg<a6  8: 1. 3 Regular Meeting Minutes August 27, 2013 The Mayor presented the Student Ace Award to Arthi Balasubramanium of Choclawhatehee High School. PRESENTATIONS Chamber of Commerce Dog Park Check Presentation Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Mr. Ted Corcoran from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce will present a check to the City towards the construction of the Dog Park at Liza Jackson Park. ATFACTIMES' IS: 8 - 27 13 1, 11a Jackson Do, Palk IPDF) Ted Corcoran of the Chamber of Commerce presented the City with a check for $ 14, 300. 00 that was raised for fencing and gates for the future dog park at Liza Jackson Park. Mr. Corcoran advised fund raising for the park will continue this year, and the grand opening will be on October 12, 2013, to coincide with Dog Daze. Recreation Complex Project Update Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Lord and Son, the City' s CM at Risk firm, will provide an update on the Recreation Complex project. Steve Christopher of Lord and Son advised the Hedrick Center has been demolished and that items from the center, such as the gymnasium floor, will be recycled. Presentation of Quarterly Pension Reports Synopsis: ( Finance Director) Mr. Joe Bogdahn from The Bogdahn Group will make a brief presentation to City Council related to the quarterly performance of the General Employees Pension Fund. AT I w HNIENTS: 2013 -06 -30 Fan Wallop BI- T General lyuanerl, nportl WIN Joe Bogdahn of The Bogdhan Group presented the quarterly performance of the General Employees Pension Fund as of June 30, 2013. Request for Letter of Support for the Healthy Start Program Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) The Sylvania Heights Front Porch Community requests a letter of support for the Healthy Start Programs currently administered through the Okaloosa County Health Department. ATI: ACHn1ENTS: 8 -27 - 13 ReyucA rot Itner orSuppon- Hcallhy Start ( PDF) 8- 27- 132001 Florida Slat les Pub Ilc I Ica Ith ( PDIB 8- 27- 13 Hesllhv Stan Pro.aeam Information WDI I 8- 27- 131nfanl Monaluy lnfotmaaa ( PDFI 8 - 27 - 13 Wall am lNl)tm111oa1PDF1 Michael Beedie, City Manager, advised he has been approached by Barry Gray of the Sylvania Heights Front Porch Community seeking a letter from the City in support of the Okaloosa County Healthy Start Program. The City Manager explained the County Health Department plans to terminate the Healthy Start Program and support is being sought from several organizations. Cut Council ofForr Walmn Beach Page 2 P9. 3Tim  F- 8.1 3] Regular Meeting Minutes August 27, 2013 Sabo Williams, Fort Walton Beach, advised the Healthy Start is a valuable program that provides various high quality services for at -risk mothers. Mr. Williams advised no monetary support is being requested; only support of the program in Okaloosa County. Discussion ensued as to the reasons the program is being terminated. The City Manager informed he did not have all the details but he did invite representatives from the Health Department to the meeting, and a letter was distributed to Council from the Health Department. Barry Gray, 217 Barnette, reported the Health Department is soliciting RFP's to perform the services and what is being requested is a letter of support to keep the services within the health department. Mr. Gray noted seven health department employees work in the program and if it is outsourced these employees would be out of a job. He noted they serve their clients and are dedicated to what they do. Council discussion included the issue be postponed in order to obtain more information including the reasons for terminating the program. Ms. Jamieson moved to postpone the issue of supporting the Okaloosa County Healthy Start program until the meeting of September 10, 2013. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/ 10/ 2013 6: 00 PM MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Legislative Update - State Representative Matt Goetz Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) State Representative Matt Gaetz will present a legislative update to City Council recapping the 2013 Legislative Session and previewing the 2014 Legislative Session. Rep. Matt Gaetz updated Council on the 2013 Legislative Session and stated the pension reform issue failed in legislation. On a high note, however, Rep. Gaetz stated the economic outlook in Florida is improving and advised that Fort Walton Beach Medical Center has been approved for a trauma center and ground will be broken for the center in 24 months. He also noted legislation passed a criminal gang prevention act, and discussed revenue the City and the surrounding areas will receive relating to the BP oil spill. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of Agenda Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) The Mayor advised Item 15. 1, Revised Tennis Center contract, will be pulled from the agenda because of information learned regarding the reconsideration of a motion. The renewal of the contract was discussed and voted upon at the June 11, 2013 Council meeting and approval carried by a vote of 3 to 3 with one member absent and the Mayor breaking the tie in favor of renewal. Cin Council ofFo,, Wahmr Reach Page 3 - Paeliati'tg: 38  1. 3 Regular Meeting Minutes August 27, 2013 The absent member requested the item be placed on the agenda this evening but it is being pulled since it was learned that a motion must be reconsidered during the same meeting or the next succeeding meeting, which would of been the meeting of August 13, 2013. Mr. Goodwin inquired if the item could be discussed if Roberts Rules of Order were waived. The City Attorney advised waiving the rules would not be proper since the contract has been approved