Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 06-27-06 regular minutes — reading text

the City Manager and Police Chief the Superintendent of Schools to to meet with the Sheriff and discuss the issues schools, and come back to Council regarding funding resource officers in the with some options. CITY' S RESPONSE TO RTA ON WRIGHT PARKWAY CORRIDOR Discussion on City' s Response to RTA - Wright Parkway Corridor. The Mayor discussed the draft letter to the RTA and long- term actions that can stating the City's stand that there are immediate be taken to decrease traffic stretch of Highway 98 within the delays and improve safety on the City limits, and that the City Council does not Bridge corridor, or any proposed bridge alignment that would support a Hollywood impact residential neighborhoods. Mr. Minich stated his support of the draft response, on at the special Council meeting of June 21, 2006. emphasizing that is the position Council voted Mr. Tucker suggested that the letter be amended to state that the placement of a vicinity of Wright Parkway to Okaloosa Island is this Council' bridge from the s chosen location for effects the City of Fort Walton Beach. Mr. any bridge that Tucker was of the responding to the RTA' s request of a specific feeling that in this way, the Council is their displeasure of a bridge location while at the same time Hollywood Bridge corridor. maintaining 258 Regular Council 6/ 27/ 06 WRIGHT PARKWAY CORRIDOR Jim Murtha, Bay Drive, supports the decision of Council made at the special meeting. Glenda Glover, 115 Waynel Circle, commented that the Mayor give the RTA a specific corridor only if the need arises. 1~~ Mr. Minich moved that if the RTA rejects the City' s plan and asks for the City to name a corridor, that the City name the Wright Parkway corridor with no improvements north of Highway 98. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). ADOPTION OF STRATEGIC PLAN 2006 Consideration of adoption of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Strategic Plan 2006 - A City on the move with a blueprint for progress. The City Manager advised that Council discussed and recommended this plan at their Strategic Plan meeting in January, and that many of the issues are being worked on. She stated it was put into a format, and the finalized report will be distributed soon. Dr. Pullen felt the issue should be tabled until Council has time to review the document. Dr. Pullen moved to table adoption of the Strategic Plan 2006 until Council has time to review the document. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. Discussion included that the information contained is what Council discussed and agreed upon and nothing new has been added, and that many future budget decisions are based on this plan. The Mayor called for a vote on the motion to table adoption of the Strategic Plan and it failed by a vote of 2 to 4 with Tucker and Pullen in favor and Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, and Minich opposed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt the Strategic Plan 2006 - A City on the move with a blueprint for progress. Mr. Campbell seconded motion. Dr. Pullen commented that the item involving the release of the military deed restriction on golf course property should be removed the plan. Clarification was given that it was voted on by Council at the Strategic Plan in January, and that it is an option to explore and there are no plans to take any action at the present time. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to adopt the Strategic Plan and it carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich in favor and Pullen opposed ( Hartwell absent). APPOINTMENT TO POLICY COMMIT EE-JLUS STUDY Consideration of appointment of an elected official to serve on the Policy Committee for the Joint Land Use Study. . Mr. Minich moved to appoint Mayor Mike Anderson to serve on the Policy Committee for the Joint Land Use Study. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent).  259 Regular Council 6/ 27/ 06 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Holmes thanked Gulf Power for the improved lighting on Carson Drive. Mr. Campbell commented on the new fire rescue truck, and thanked Carrie Wurdeman for efforts throughout her her years with the City. Mr. Tucker also thanked Ms. Wurdeman and wished her well. Mr. Tucker Council members to address one another discussed the right of to have free discussion during the discussion of issues at Council meetings and during the meetings. Mr. Minich suggested that Millie Thrush be nominated for the FLOC Citizen to her tireless efforts of the Year Award due regarding the Hollywood bridge, and her many years of volunteer service to the City. Mr. Minich moved to nominate Millie Thrush as the FLOC Citizen of the Year. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, absent). Mr. Minich advised that Council is bound by Roberts Rules of Order and adhered to. the rules should be The Mayor thanked Mr. Minich for the use of the volleyball net at Liza Jackson Park for the Beach Volleyball, and for the use of the sound system at the and thanked the special meeting held at the Senior Center, City' s Public Works Department for Saturday. sponsoring the City bicycle ride this past The Mayor announced that a US Flag was flown over Afghanistan during Operation Freedom VII 2006 for the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club thanking the Golf Club for Enduring the troops. Mr. Patterson their support to suggested that if the flag is actually received, that it be Veteran' s Day, Memorial flown on Day and the Fourth of July. It was noted that Jim Frazier, Golf Administrator, will frame the certificate that was sent Club to him by SGM Christopher J. Bastien. The Mayor discussed issues in the legislature that the City needs to be aware of, taxes, a bill that a county commissioner can now including property serve on the CRA as an ex- that a surplus land officio member, and survey for affordable housing will be conducted. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager announced the Fourth of July Celebration at the Fort Walton Landing; the World Changers will be in the City during July; the Friday Night Flicks begin on July 7th and run through August 25; and the Kids Day on July 20 at the Landing. The City Manager also advised that an update will be received on the recruitment status Finance Director, that an e- mail will be of the sent by the consultant She advised that a special shortly discussing six candidates. meeting may be held in July to interview for the position of Finance Director.