Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-09-2010 Regular — reading text

subject or subjects to be considered. All meetings of the council and of the committees thereof shall be open to the public, and rules of the council shall provide that the citizens of the city shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard at any such meetings in regard to any matter considered thereat. Notice may be waived by written waiver signed by all members. Volume I - 3 77-  FORT WALTON BEACH - CHARTER Section 6. Election of mayor and mayor pro tem; general duties of mayor. The mayor shall be elected by the qualified voters of the city at large every four ( 4) years commencing July 1, 1981, and on the first day of April of every fourth calendar year thereafter. The mayor pro tem shall be chosen by and from the members of the council. In addition to the powers conferred on the mayor by this charter, he shall also have the rights, privileges and immunities of a member of the council except that he shall have the right to cast a deciding vote should any issue before the members of the city council end in a tie vote. He shall be subject to the same prohibitions against interfering with or suggesting to the city manager. The mayor shall preside at meetings of the council and shall also have the power and perform the duties conferred and imposed by the charter and the ordinances of the city. He shall be recognized as the head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for serving civil processes, and by the governor for purpose of military law. In time of public danger or emergency the mayor shall, if so authorized and directed by vote of the council, take command of the police, maintain order and enforce the law. Section 7. General powers and rules of council. The council shall be the judge of the election and qualification of its members and, in such cases, shall have power to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of all pertinent books, records and papers, but the decision of the council, in any case, shall be subject to review by the courts. The council shall determine its own rules and order of business and keep a journal of its proceedings. It shall have power to compel the attendance of absent members, may punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, by vote of not less than six ( 6) members, may expel a member for disorderly conduct or the violation of its rules, but no member shall be expelled unless notified of the charges against him and given an opportunity to be heard in his own defense. Section 8. Quorum; compelling attendance of members. A majority of the members elected to the council shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as may be prescribed by ordinance. No member shall be excused from voting, except on matters involving the consideration of his own official conduct, or when his financial interests are involved. Section 12. Investigations of transactions of departments and officials. The council, the mayor or any committee, duly authorized and appointed by council or the mayor to do so, may investigate the financial transactions of any office or department of the city government and the official acts of any city official, and by similar investigation may secure information upon any matter relating to the city's business. In conducting such investigations the council, the mayor or any committee duly appointed may require the attendance of witnesses and production of books, papers and other evidence, and for that purpose may issue subpoenas which shall be signed by the presiding officer of the council, the mayor or the chairman of such committee, as the case may be, which may be served and executed by any policeman. Volume I - 4 78- Appointment of Vacant Council Seat 2 Page 1 of 2 Robert Mearns From: Toni Craig [ton i@tonicraig. info] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9: 45 AM To: Helen Spencer; Robert Nabors; Bill Patterson; Dennis Reeves; Dick Rynearson; Bill Garvie - wgarvie @aol. com; Mike Anderson; ' Mike Holmes' Cc: Robert Mearns Subject: RE: Appointment of Vacant Council Seat 2 Good Morning All Just a reminder- nominations can be made for anyone, there is not a requirement that a letter of interest be given or turned in prior to nomination. Toni L. Craig Attorney at Law Fla Bar No 115444 850) 243 -6969 www.tonicraig. info From: Helen Spencer [ mailto: hspencer@fwb.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9: 22 AM To: Robert Nabors; Bill Patterson; Dennis Reeves; Dick Rynearson; Virgil Miller; Bill Garvie; Mike Anderson; Mike Holmes Cc: Robert Mearns; Toni Craig; Brandy Wunker Subject: Appointment of Vacant Council Seat 2 Good morning, The City has received letters of interest, to date, for the vacant Council seat 2 as follows: Dean Covey, 270 Brooks Street, SE Janet Wilson, 368 Gardner Drive, NE Allen Stearns, 2 Ipswich Circle, NE Darrel Jones, 638 Powell Drive, NW Peter Dunahugh, 113B Cedar Avenue, SW Glenda Glover, 115 Waynel Circle, SE 3/ 3/ 2010 - 79-  Page 1 of 2 Robert Mearns From: Toni Craig [ toni @tonicraig. info] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 7: 55 PM To: Mike Anderson Cc: Mike Holmes; Dennis Reeves; Bill Garvie; Robert Nabors; Bill Patterson; Dick Rynearson; Robert Mearns; Helen Spencer Subject: Mayor's Vote re: Council Member Replacement Mayor You asked if you can nominate and /or vote during the appointment of a replacement for Seat 2. This is my opinion. 1. You may not nominate during the process. Nominations are not a situation in which there could be a tie. Robert' s Rules, section 66. 13th 2. However, if a vote on April results in a tie, then you can cast the deciding vote. City Charter: Section 413, Filling vacancies in the city council or in the office of mayor, City Charter, ... "(2) If the person elected has been sworn into office, and if more than sixty (60) days remain before the next primary election to be held within the City of Fort Walton Beach, then that vacancy shall be filled by a vote of the majority of the council then sitting.... Section 6. Election of mayor and mayor pro tem; general duties of mayor. In addition to the powers conferred on the mayor by this charter, he shall also have the ri hts privileges and immunities of a member of the council except that he shall have the right to cast a deciding vote should any issue before the members of the city council end in a tie vote. I hope this helps. If you have questions, please call. Thank you. Toni L. Craig Attorney at Law Fla Bar No 115444 850) 243 -6969 www.tonicraig. info From: Mike Anderson [ mailto: manderson @fwb.org] Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 9: 03 AM To: Toni Craig Cc: Mike Holmes; Dennis Reeves; Bill Garvie; Robert Nabors; Bill Patterson; Dick Rynearson; Robert Mearns; Helen Spencer Subject: Coucnil Member Replacement Process Toni, 3/ 3/ 2010 - 80-  Page 2 of 2 Will I be able to nominate and /or vote during the Council Member Replacement Process? Mike Please Note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from City of Fort Walton Beach officials are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e -mail address and communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. Think Green - Please consider the environment before printing this e- mail. 3/ 3/ 2010 _ 81-  Page 1 of 1 Helen Spencer From: janet@kitchinn. net Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 11: 32 AM To: mikeycmat@aol.com; Dennis Reeves; Bill Garvie - wgarvie@aol. com; Robert Nabors; Bill Patterson; Dick Rynearson; Mike Anderson Cc: Helen Spencer; Robert Mearns Subject: Council Vacancy Dear Sirs, I wish to be considered for the vacant seat that currently exists on the Fort Walton Beach City Council. I am a dedicated citizen who believes in community involvement. As a local business owner, I understand the economic challenges that currently exist and as a member of the Municipal Planning Board, I have an understanding of how the city runs. Many of you already know me but for those who do not, I will outline who I am: Property owner and resident of the City of Ft. Walton Beach since 1995 Business owner in the City of Ft. Walton Beach since 2001 Member of the City of Ft. Walton Beach Municipal Planning Board since 2004 Monthly volunteer for the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance since 2005 President of the Elliott' s Point Channel Association since 2005 Member of the SAC Committee for Meigs Middle School I am a very direct and to the point person so I will not bore you with unnecessary facts but if you have any questions, please call. If appointed, I promise to make responsible decisions on behalf of the citizens of Ft. Walton Beach. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Janet Wilson 368 Gardner Drive NE Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 850 -796 -3000 850- 978 -3860 3/ 1/ 2010 - 82- i COPIES TO MAYOR, COUNCIL. & APP INT D OFFICE o - 1. / wpm 01 DAT E February 23, 2010 The Honorable Mayor, and members of the Fort Walton.Beach City Council: This is a formal notice to you, that I would consider it a great honor to be nominated and appointed to fill the vacancy on the City Council for Seat 2. I have included a resume of my employment history, my academic I believe credentials, and my affiliations with various organizations. that I meet the qualifications required to serve in the capacity as city council person, and I wish to serve My City for the duration of the late Mr. Miller' s term of office. As a sitting member of the Municipal Planning Board, I already have a financial disclosure form on file, and I would be pleased to discuss my qualifications with any of you individually. Sincerely, Allan 2 Ipswich Circle NE Fort Walton Beach, Florida o RCVD 32547 850) 496 -1769 02- 23- 10 P01 : 16 R C',. 83- Employment History Director of Membership, Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. 2002 until present Travel World Travel Agency - Owner 1988- 2002