Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 12-13-05 Regular — reading text

Tucker reminded Ms. Thrush that the City wrote a letter to the Hollywood bridge, but that the citizen representative from the Authority opposing the City on the Authority is in favor of the bridge. Ted Corcoran, new president of the Chamber of Commerce, introduced himself to Council. Mayor and 54 12/ 13/ 05 COMMUNITY BUDGET REQUESTS TO LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION Consideration of submitting Community Budget Requests for the City of Fort Walton Beach to the Okaloosa County Legislative Delegation for consideration in their session. upcoming legislative Mr. Tucker moved to submit the Community Budget Requests for the City of Fort Walton I~, O:: Legislative Delegation for consideration in their upcoming ~..:.'......, I~~~~~ ee~~: f~~~~~: 1. Funding assistance to extend the reuse water system from the Golf Club area to the . adjacent properties of Lewis Turner Boulevard, the City Softball Complex, and the Fairgrounds. 2. Funding to improve stormwater drainage in Eglin Parkway drainage basin. 3. Funding assistance to replace the drill tower and " burn" building at Station 7 on Lewis Turner Boulevard. 4. Support for application to FRDAP for grant funding assistance for improvements to Liza Jackson Park. 5. Request legislative endorsement of prestige license plates for Florida Cities (similar to collegiate plates that are currently offered); and request legislative endorsement of a waiver of the requirements for 30, 000 signatures and the $ 60, 000 filing fee for such prestige plates. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. The Mayor advised the idea for the prestige license plates will be presented to the Florida League of Cities, who would act as a sponsor for cities who want the plates. ITEM FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Tucker moved to include in the January 10, 2006, Executive Session, the discussion of Forfeiture of 2005 Ford Truck, Okaloosa County Court Case 05-CA- 4631, per request ofthe City Attorney. D r. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION IN FORECLOSURE Mr. Holmes moved to authorize attorney Joe Lorenz to represent the City of Fort Walton Beach in the foreclosure of 212 Bay Street NW, and the purchasing of property at 106 McGriff Street NE. Also, to authorize the reimbursement of legal costs to Mr. Lorenz in the foreclosure of 212 Bay Street NW and in the purchase of property at 106 McGriff Street NE. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. GOLF CLUB ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment of a representative of the Men' s Golf Association to the Golf Club Advisory Committee. Mr. Holmes moved to appoint Bobby Holbrook, 229 Marshall Drive, Fort Walton Beach, as the Men' s Golf Association representative on the Golf Club Advisory Committee for an unexpired term until July 1, 2007. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor.  55 12/ 13/ 05 FIREFIGHTERS PENSION TRUST FUND BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointments to the Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board. Mr. Tucker moved to appoint Gene Large, 17 Lake Circle NW, Mary Esther, to the Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a two- to December 31, 2007. Also, to year term from January 1, 2006 reappoint, as a ministerial duty, Ervin Kempfto serve on the Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees as the fifth member for a two-year term from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and favor. Minich in COUNCIL APPOINTMENT- HEAD START BOARD Consideration of Council Appointment to the Head Start Board. Mr. Campbell moved to appoint Dr. Wayne Pullen as Council representative on the Head Start Board from January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. WALKEDGE DREDGING PROJECT Tom Murray, Public Works Director, advised Hurricane Ivan damaged the seawalls and filled the Walkedge Canal with sand, and the partially permitting process for correction of the project was delayed due to the US Army Corps of Engineers delay in the permit approvals. Mr. Murray explained Hurricane Dennis caused further received were very high. The damage to the seawalls, and the bids that were longer the delay the worse the damage will become, and it was explained that funds for this project may be reimbursed to the done by February 28, 2006, for City by FEMA, but the work must be reimbursement Mr. Minich moved to waive the formal bid process and to award contracts for the Canal Dredging and sea wall Walkedge repair to Decks- n- Such of Fort Walton Beach, FL, in the amount of $44, 860. 80 for the Walkedge Canal Dredging Project, and to LD& L Marine Contractors of Mary Esther, FL for Walkedge Seawall Repair in the amount of $53, 900. 00. Further authorize the City Manager to execute change orders up to $ 20, 000 for each contract, not to exceed an aggregate of $20, 000 per contract. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Minich advised he received no less than four letters this past week from citizens individuals who work for the City. thanking Mr. Hartwell advised the decisions he makes are long- term and he owes no one I"" will not show favoritism. any favors and Dr. Pullen expressed his concern that Council can talk only at meetings, and that discussion should flow freely during Council meetings. Mr. Tucker wished his colleagues on Council a Merry Christmas. Mr. Campbell suggested a special Council meeting be held before the first of the year to discuss the Fairground lease. The City Manager discussed some concerns from the Fairgrounds Association regarding the terms of the lease, and that a date for a special meeting will be set up. 56 12/ 13/ 05 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ( CONTI Mr. Patterson stated he is looking forward to next year on Council. Mr. Holmes thanked the County for the speed with the paving of a portion of Hollywood Blvd; and commended Council and Staff for their support in the purchase of the Fairgrounds property. The Mayor discussed representation by the City Staff at various events throughout the year and complimented Staff for their commitment to the City, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager asked the Human Resource Director to update Council on the Finance Director selection process. Mr. Wiltsie requested the deadline be extended to January 6, 2006, due to the holiday season and to give individuals some extra time to respond. Mr. Minich moved to extend the deadline for Finance Director submittals to January 6, 2006. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. The City Manager requested she be allowed to donate 33 hours of her unused vacation leave to the City' s sick leave bank. Mr.