Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-14-07 regular minutes — reading text

whether or not to on the lease amendment, or whether to go forward with serious negotiations to work out the problems leave the amendment and discuss the entire golf course at a workshop meeting. Mr. Mr. Minich moved to suspend Roberts Rules of Order for discussion of this item only. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Hartwell absent). There was some discussion on the activities at the golf club, the income from tournaments and income from the restaurant. with Mr. Minich moved to direct the City Manager and the City Attorney to move forward negotiations with the Orasa Group to work out an amendment amenable to both parties. Mr. Garvie seconded motion. the restaurant facility, it was During a brief discussion on the use of the veranda, tournament play, and expressed that everyone working together can arrive at a solution. The City Manager expressed thanks to Mr. Frazier and Mr. T.who have worked together to resolve the differences. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Hartwell absent). MPB APPOINTMENT 2011. Consideration of appointment to the Municipal Planning Board from March 10, 2007 to March 9, The Mayor opened the floor for nominations.  Regular Council meeting 8- 14- 07 94 MPB APPOINTMENT cont. Mr. Minich nominated Darryl White, 585 Fairway Court, Fort Walton Beach. Dr. Pullen nominated Bill Wayne, 113 Waynel Circle SE, Fort Walton Beach. Mr. Miller nominated Don Panzenhagen, 267 Ewing Circle As there were no further nominations, the nominations were closed. f~~ The Mayor called for the vote on Don Panzenhagen with Miller in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on Bill Wayne with Garvie and Pullen in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on Darryl White with Holmes, Reeves, and Minich in favor. The City Attorney suggested since there was not a majority that a vote be taken again of the two nominations with the most votes. The Mayor called for the vote on Bill Wayne with Garvie and Pullen in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Darryl White, 585 Fairway Court, Fort Walton Beach, to the Municipal Planning Board to serve from March 10, 2007 to March 9, 2011, and it carried with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). BOA APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Board of Adjustment for a four- year term until August 13, 2011. The Mayor opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Minich nominated Jerry Coker, 308 Leah Miller Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach. As there were no further nominations, the nominations were closed. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to re- appoint Jerry Coker, 308 Leah Miller Drive NW, to serve on the Board of Adjustment for a four-year term until August 13, 2011 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). VPSC CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE Consideration of appointment of a Chamber of Commerce representative to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee for a four-year term until August 13, 2011. The Mayor opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Minich nominated Ted Corcoran. As there were no further nominations, the nominations were closed. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Ted Corcoran as the Chamber of Commerce representative on the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee for a four-year term until August 13, 2011 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Hartwell absent). Regular Council meeting 8- 14- 07 95 CRA APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Community Redevelopment Agency to fill an unexpired term until January 27, 2011. The Mayor opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Minich nominated Bill Walter, 320 Smith Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach. Mr. Miller nominated Daike Klement, 180 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. Mr. Garvie nominated David Hancock, 113 Brooks Street, Unit 401, Fort Walton Beach. As there were no further nominations, nominations were closed. The Mayor called for the vote on David Hancock with Garvie in favor. The Major called for the vote on Daike Klement with Holmes, Miller, and Reeves in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on William Walter with Pullen and Minich in favor. Since there was not a majority, a vote was taken again of the two nominations with the most votes. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Daike Klement, 180 Miracle Strip 2011, Parkway, to the CRA Board of Commissioners to fill the unexpired term until January 27, and it carried with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, and Garvie in favor (Hartwell absent). MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Miller commented the recent budget process was interesting and mentioned he looked forward to attending the Annual FLC Conference this week. Mr. Garvie mentioned his meeting with an EDC group called Techmen and learned that the area is not He briefly producing the kind of technical needs the businesses need so they recruit from out of state. mentioned that the CHOICE network is going to expand into one of the local high schools. He also mentioned that the Choctawhatchee High School has invited Council to view what they do in the CHOICE network in the aeronautical program and he offered to make arrangements with the high school if anyone is interested. Dr. Pullen mentioned he gave information to the City Clerk to distribute that he received at a Library Co- Op meeting yesterday. Mr. Minich commended staff on the budget presentations. The Mayor mentioned that the City Manager, Ms. Cox, and he met with Ms. Lenore Wilson, Mr. Nate Smith, and a local pastor about the Continuum of Care Program. He reported they requested the City with in- kind support.He said they are goingto prepare a ten year master plan for a solution on help homelessness and asked if the City would have a member on the Advisory Board. Mr. Garvie offered his services in that area. Festival Latino on The Mayor mentioned he will be unavailable to give welcoming remarks at the Mr. Minich offered to August 25th at 10: 00 a. m. and asked if anyone would like to represent the City. check his schedule. The Mayor commended staff on the World Changers event in the City, and that they will return the week of June 21st next year.  Regular Council meeting 8- 14- 07 96 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. The Mayor mentioned the semi- pro football team, Fort Walton Beach Falcons, will be playing Saturday nights at the Fort Walton Beach stadium. The Mayor mentioned he was asked to represent the Okaloosa County League of Cities in a process review exercise at the Air Force which impacts the sprayfield lease. He mentioned the Air Force is saying that the war is costing too much and the budgets for the individual bases are being impacted and one of the ways to increase funds is to start leasing the Air Force property that is being used now or in the future. He said part of his presentation at the exercise was to say there needs to be consideration for those " grandfathered/ legacy" issues and the Air Force has taken it back and will re- address the issue. The Mayor mentioned that the Committee for a Sustainable Emerald Coast will hold an all day workshop August 30th if anyone has an opportunity to attend. The Mayor mentioned the Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority will have a meeting on Thursday afternoon, August 16th in Port St. Joe to vote on prioritizing the projects in their Master Plan and it would be important to have representative at the meeting. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager mentioned there is a full press release on the City' s web site about the Transportation Corridor Authority meeting and staff will attend the Transportation Corridor Authority meeting and will return with a report. The City Manager thanked and commended Council for their hard work over the past five days of meetings. The City Manager mentioned that citizen' s input is invited on the proposed revisions to the Land Development Code and the City is currently holding neighborhood meetings on the issue. The City Manager mentioned the Heritage Park and Cultural Center is asking the community for local folk stories and spooky downtown sites in preparation of the haunted history tour scheduled for the fall. The City Manager mentioned the Heritage Park and Cultural Center is asking the community to help provide information regarding the historic school house. The City Manager mentioned the Library will host a genealogy workshop this Saturday, August 18th from 1 : 00 to 3: 00 p. m. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 42 p. m. APPROVE~~') t. MAYOR: ATTEST: fJa41 r;.~ CITY CLERK ddm