Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-28-12 regular — reading text

AYES: gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin 8. CONSENT AGENDA The vote on the motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried unanimously. 1. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes of the Special and Regular Council Meetings of January 24, 2012, E 2. Award of Bid Award of bid for the Demolition of Germany Terrace to MV7, Inc. of Tampa, Florida in the i  8. 1. a Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2012 Thom Gossom, 25 Bay Drive, stated the importance of a strategic plan and that the issue of consolidation came about without the thought of a formal plan. Susan Cox, 348 Holmes Blvd., stated the City needs to keep the police department and that there should be a referendum to let the people decide. 10. RESOLUTIONS 1. Fee Schedule Amendment A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR CITY CLERK AND ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Proposed new and amended fees for the Office of the City Clerk and Engineering and Utility Services Departments. The Mayor read the resolution by title. u 5 Brandy Ferris, Finance Director, stated the resolution amends the comprehensive fee schedule to f cover specific services, and that some grammatical corrections were made. c A The vote on the motion to adopt Res. 2012 -3 carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED ] UNANIMOUS] '..... MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 e AYES: gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson '..... ABSENT: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin c 2. Accepting Grant Funding A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING 4 FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR VIDEO EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION 11; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE m CERTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND c PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. m The Mayor read the resolution. Chief Ted Litschauer advised upon acceptance of the grant, which is 100% grant funded, the police department will use the funding for the purchase of one in -car video system and two body - wom compatible camera systems. The vote on the motion to adopt Res. 2012 -5 .carried unanimously.... RESULT:RESULT: ADOPTED ] UNANIMOUS] MOVER:MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES:AYES: gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT:ABSENT: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin Covnctl ofFor! Wo on Beach Page 3 Paokat . 36  8. 1. a Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2012 11. ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING 1. 1859 - Revised Stormwater Utility AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY AND INTENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 10. 521, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the ordinance on first reading. Michael Beedie, Engincering/ Utilities Director, advised the ordinance adds a new section exempting governmental entities not subject to the City' s Stormwater Management requirement in the Land Development Code from paying slormwater utility user fees. Discussion ensued regarding the issue of payment of the fees from the School Board. The City Manager advised the City has discussed the issue with the school board' s attorney and the City is willing to settle for $48, 000. 00. NN The vote on the motion to adopt Ord. 1859 on first reading carried unanimously.. _ RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS] fc 0 MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 No AYES: gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin aa 12. QUASI- JUDICIAL ITEM 1. Extension of Development Order c The Mayor announced a quasi -judicial proceeding and gave the oath to those who planned to N testify. There was no ex -parte communications by Council on the issue, either verbal or in v wrung. N C Mr. Beedie advised the applicant is requesting a two -year extension to the existing Development E Order for the Sunrise on the Sound project located at 6 - 16 Miracle Strip Parkway SW. He V advised that all applicable paperwork was submitted to the City on time by the applicant, and a that the Municipal Planning Board forwarded a recommendation of approval at their February 2, 2012 meeting. The vote on the motion to extend the development order for Sunrise on the Sound for two years carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the quasi -judicial proceeding closed. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin Page 4 Cin Council ofForr Wabon Beach Patket Pg. 37  8. t .a Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2012 13. APPOINTMENTS I. Appointment Consideration of reappointment of Allan Steams to the Municipal Planning Board for a four -year tens. The City Clerk advised that Allan Steams is eligible for a second four-year temr and there are no other applicants on file. The vote on the nomination of Allan Stearns to the Municipal Planning Board for a four - year term carried unanimously. _.. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin Nd 2. Appointment 2 Consideration of reappointment of Lisa Courtney to the Code Enforcement Board for a three year term. o N o The City Clerk advised Lisa Courtney is eligible for a second three -year term and there are no ' other applicants on file. The vote on the nomination of Lisa Courtney to the Code Enforcement Board for a three- year term carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin 14. ACTION --DIRECTION --DISCUSSION 1. Update - Kenwood Traffic Calming Evaluation Michael Beedie, Engineering/ Utilities Director, advised that four sets of speed cushions and three traffic counters were installed at various locations on Country Club. He discussed the findings and advised it is Staffs recommendation to convert the four locations of the existing speed cushions on Country Club to permanent and adding additional speed cushions in the Kenwood area; install flashing school zone lights at the intersection of Eagle Street and Country Club; install line delineators with temporary curbing at the right tutu entrance from the north end of Mooney Road onto Country Club; and to continue to collect data for another month and report findings to Council at the second meeting in March. Rudy Sukowski, Country Club resident, wanted to discuss various options that were distributed to Council at a previous meeting. Mr. Sukowski was advised to wait until after Staff performs all the necessary studies. Billy Walker, 635 Country Club, stated the speed bumps are not doing the job and he does not feel safe. Page 5 CiN Council oJFor' I Walton Beach Paeket Pg. 38