Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 05-10-05 — reading text

Walton Beach Jonathan Thomas, Assistant Youth Pastor)  Commendation Battalion Chief Gene Large On the afternoon of April 7, 2005, red flags flew on the beaches ofOkaloosa Island, indicating a high hazard" in the water. Shortly after 1 p. m., a man entered the water to swim and soon encountered rip tides and rough water, and emergency personnel were called to assist in his rescue. By the time Fort Walton Beach Engine 6 arrived on the scene, the swimmer and four firefighters were in the water and in distress with only one rope and buoy among them. In trying to assist, onlookers rapidly pulled in the rope and buoy, with only one firefighter holding on and making it to shore. Fort Walton Beach Battalion Chief Gene Large quickly evaluated the scene which included three firefighters and a swimmer in distress. Realizing that they had been in rough waters for awhile and were tired, Battalion Chief Large decided to use exceptional means in a water rescue and swim out with a rescue board due to the number of people in danger of losing their lives. After the firefighters and swimmers grabbed the rescue board, Battalion Chief Large, who was positioned in front of the board, executed instructions to them on when to kick and when to rest based on the position of the waves, encouraging them to rest as the waves hit. Fire Lieutenant Kevin Carvalho of the Okaloosa Island Fire District said in a letter to Fort Walton Beach Fire Chief Mike Dutton that " Chief Large believed that he could make a difference in the situation and provided desperately needed rescue equipment. He was a source of positive encouragement, hope, and kept the rescuers focused and on task. We at this department believe Gene Large is directly responsible for saving lives by entering the water at his own peril." It is my great pleasure to present this commendation plaque to Battalion Chief Large on behalf of the City of Fort Walton Beach for his heroic efforts of April ih. Such actions make all of us sitting up here extremely proud and grateful.  CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 10, 2005 Consent Agenda Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 2005 Council Action 1 st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 1  147 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 26, 2005 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at Hall, with City the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Mike Burton, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed He requested anyone who everyone. wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION Reverend James T. Ross of the First United Methodist Church gave the invocation. PRESENTATION OF COLORS Members of the Thunderbird Color Guard presented the colors. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Youth Group from the First United Methodist Church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS - AMERICAN INDIAN WEEKS Mayor Anderson presented a proclamation to Ann Tucker, Chairwoman of the Muscogee Nation, proclaiming April 26- May 1, 2005, as American Indian Weeks. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Holmes moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the mfnutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 12, 2005 and Council Workshops of April 5, 2005 and April 19, 2005. RIGHT -OF- ENTRY AGREEMENT Ratification of a Right- of- Entry Agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the Florida Department of Transportation permitting temporary access rights, as part of their plan to correct drainage problems on a portion of the driveway and sidewalk at 61 Ferry Road resulting from their Beaver Bridge replacement project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents . PUBLIC HEARING- ORD. 1627. REZONING OF 628 COUNTRY CLUB AVENUE NE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. C-- ~ 148 4/26/ 05 ORD. 1627 ( CONTI AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH LOCATED AT 628 COUNTRY CLUB AVENUE NE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RUS ( RESIDENTIAL URBAN SINGLE) TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH R- 1A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in Len Mitchell, Long- Range Planning Manager for the City. It was noted that the applicant was not present. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Mitchell explained the applicants are seeking to rezone their property to a city zoning district after the property was annexed to the City in October 2004. He advised the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and that the Municipal Board ( MPB) recommended Planning approval of the ordinance. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Mr. Holmes, Dr. Pullen, and Mr. Minich advised they were present at the MPB meeting when this item was discussed. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1627 on first reading. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING- ORD. 1630. REZONING OF 1 WEDGEWOOD LANE NE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH LOCATED AT 1 WEDGEWOOD LANE NE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RSS ( RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN SINGLE) TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH R- 1A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and that Mr. Mitchell was previously sworn in. It was noted that the applicant was not present. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Mitchell explained the applicants are seeking to rezone their property to a city zoning district after the property was annexed to the City in October 2004. He advised the Municipal Planning Board ( MPB) recommended approval of the ordinance. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Mr. Holmes, Dr. Pullen, and Mr. Minich advised they were present at the MPB meeting when this item was discussed.  149 4/ 26/ 05 . ORD. 1630 ( CONTI Mr. Patterson moved to adopt Ord. 1630 on first reading. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING-ORD. 1631. REZONING OF 500 HOOPER DRIVE NW The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH LOCATED AT 500 HOOPER DRIVE NW; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM C- 1 ( LIMITED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO R- 2 (MULTIFAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and that Mr. Mitchell was previously sworn in. It was noted that the applicant was not present. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Mitchell explained the applicant is seeking to develop the site for multiple family dwellings. He advised the Municipal Planning Board ( MPB) recommended approval of the ordinance. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Mr. Holmes, Dr. Pullen, and Mr. Minich advised they were present at the MPB meeting when this item was discussed. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1631 on first reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. BOARD/ COMMITTEE UPDATE: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD Martha Sanders, Chairperson of the Code Enforcement Board, gave an update which included the purpose of the Board and the number of cases the Board has taken action on. Judith Fiasco, 229 Alconese, received clarification that the fines collected on Code Enforcement cases go into the general fund and helps to offset the cost of code enforcement. STIPULATED AGREEMENT FOR THE PIRATES BAY DRI ( DORSETT VENTURES) Consideration of a Notice of