Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 06-24-08 regular minutes — reading text

located at 216 Loizos Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida. Missy McKim, CDS Director, requested the lien be released for the full amount as it was filed after the foreclosure was filed. The Mayor asked for public input. There was none. 194 Regular Council 06/ 24/ 08 RELEASE OF LIEN ( CONTI Mr. Reeves moved the release of lien in the amount of $36, 250. 00 including the $ 650. 00 Administrative Fees for the property located at 216 Loizos Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Miller and Hartwell absent). LIBRARY COOPERATIVE REQUEST- FREE LIBRARY SERVICE Jeff Peters, Parks and Recreation Director, requested Council' s direction to support, or not support, the County' s request to the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative to allow fee- free library service for residents of Shalimar, Cinco Bayou, and Laurel Hill. When questioned by Council, Mr. Peters advised that Staff recommends not supporting the request, stating that Shalimar, Cinco Bayou, and Laurel Hill use the Fort Walton Beach library as opposed to the Niceville library. Mr. Peters advised that if four of the seven participating government express support of the request, the Interlocal Agreement will be amended to incorporate the change. Mr. Peters advised that if a resident from Laurel Hill or Shalimar comes to the Fort Walton Beach Library, they pay $ 20. 00 for a library card and are then reimbursed by their own City government. Mr. Minich moved not to support the County' s request to the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative to allow fee-free library service for residents of Shalimar, Cinco Bayou, and Laurel Hill. Dr. Pullen seconded motion. Dr. Pullen advised this request came in front of the Library Cooperative, and he requested it come before the Council because as one member of a Council he does not have the right to do anything financial, and he would support the Council' s decision at the Library Board meeting. Mr. Minich commented that while the City desires to be a friendly neighbor, that doesn' t mean the City has to provide free service to other communities, and noted the negative comments about the City when the subject of annexation was discussed. Mr. Garvie noted that residents of these three municipalities are reimbursed by their own City so they are not out any money. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Miller and Hartwell absent). RECESS The meeting recessed at 9: 00 pm. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 9: 10 p. m. RES. 08- 22. GOLF CLUB RATES The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CITY FOR GOLF CLUB RATES; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brandy Wunker, Interim Finance Director, advised Staff has updated the Golf Course fee schedule based on the decision made at the June 17, 2008 meeting, and upon approval of the resolution the new rates will go into effect July 1, 2008.  195 Regular Council 06/ 24/ 08 RES. 08- 22 ( CONT) The Mayor asked for public input. Lee McDonald, 10 Ru de Ie Roi, stated his feeling that eliminating the member play cards will take away the life blood of the golf course. Mr. Minich moved to approve Res. 08- 22. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Miller and Hartwell absent). Mr. Garvie questioned whether the Golf Course Administrator agreed with the comments made by Mr. McDonald. Jim Frazier, Golf Course Administrator, stated he did not agree with Mr. McDonald' s comments. PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE Consideration of a request for Council to authorize the City Manager to execute insurance policies with Public Risk Insurance Agency in the total amount of $452, 599, for the Property and Casualty Insurance renewal effective July 1, 2008. Mark Wiltsie, Human Resources Director, advised the renewal is effective July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, at a savings of $99, 524. 00 as a result in the reduction in property damage claims over the last several years. Mr. Holmes moved to authorize the City Manager to execute insurance policies for the City' s Property and Casualty Insurance for the period of July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, as follows: Property Insurance which includes Inland Marine, Data Processing Equipment, and Crime, at a proposed cost of $ 299,341; General/ Public Officials/ Law Enforcement and Employment Practices Liability at a proposed cost of $102, 334; Auto Liability/Physical Damage at a proposed cost of $50, 924; all with Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust ( PGIT); for a total amount of $452, 599. 00. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor Miller and Hartwell absent). RES. 08- 23. FDEP EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING A FUTURE BUDGET AMENDMENT IF NECESSARY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Fire Chief Mike Dutton advised this is to accept a 25/ 75 grant for the upgrade of emergency medical services equipment, including a device that will provide documentation to the paramedic of the status of the breathing tube that is placed in an unconscious patient. Chief Dutton advised the procedure of inserting a breathing tube in an unconscious person is used by paramedics 8 or 10 times a week. Mr. Garvie moved to adopt Res. 08- 23. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Miller and Hartwell absent). 196 Regular Council 06/ 24/ 08 FLOC VOTING DELEGATE Consideration of appointing a Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities ( FLOC) Conference in August. The Voting Delegate form must be submitted to the FLOC by July 27, 2008. It was noted that the Mayor and Mr. Garvie will be attending the FLOC Conference. Mr. Garvie nominated Mayor Anderson as the Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities conference in August. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Miller and Hartwell absent). RES. 08- 20. COMPENSATION FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPENSATION OF THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager advised that at Council' s direction both she and the Mayor have met with Ms. Wunker to discuss compensation and benefits and they are outlined in the report. The Mayor asked for public input. Dean Covey, 270 Brooks Street, received clarification that a resolution was used for the Finance Director' s compensation in lieu of a contract. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Res. 08-20.Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Miller and Hartwell absent). MPB APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Municipal Planning Board. The City Clerk advised that there is one vacancy and seven applications on file for the Municipal Planning Board, and that Lee McDonald is the incumbent and will serve a four-year term if reappointed by Council. Mr. Minich nominated Bernard P. Carey III, 216 Sleepy Oaks Road, Fort Walton Beach. Dr. Pullen nominated Lee McDonald, 10 Ru de Ie Roi, Fort Walton Beach. The Mayor advised he would call for the vote on the nominees in alphabetical order. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Bernard P. Carey III to serve on the Municipal Planning Board for a four-year term from June 24, 2008, to June 24, 2012, and it carried by a majority vote with Holmes, Reeves, and Minich in favor ( Miller and Hartwell absent). BOA APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Board of Adjustment. The Mayor advised there is one vacancy and no applications on file, and that Wilbur Hugli is the incumbent and will serve a four-year term if reappointed by Council.  197 Regular Council 06/ 24/ 08 BOA APPOINTMENT ( CONT) Dr. Pullen nominated Wilbur Hugli, 12 Bayou Wood Court, Fort Walton Beach. As there were no further nominations, the Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to reappoint Wilbur Hugli to serve on the Board of Adjustment for a four-year term from June 24, 2008, to June 24, 2012, and it carried by a majority vote with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, and Pullen in favor ( Miller and Hartwell absent). YOUTH COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Youth Committee. The Mayor advised the Committee currently stands at five members. Mr. Minich nominated Cobretti Dominiqiue Williams, 417 Hollywood Blvd., Apt. #, Fort Walton Beach, to serve on the Youth Committee until June 2009, his graduation date. As there were no further nominations, the Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Cobretti Dominiqiue Williams, 417 Hollywood Blvd., Apt. #,Fort Walton Beach, to serve on the Youth Committee until June 2009, his graduation date and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Miller and Hartwell absent). OTHER CITY BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES Mr. Holmes requested that the Police Chief give a report on the Police Re-Accreditation. The City Manager advised it would be scheduled for August. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Minich congratulated Mr. Garvie for being appointed the TPO Chairman. Mr. Garvie discussed the Police Department Re- accreditation Ceremony that took place in Coral Springs and his pride in the Police Department. Dr. Pullen mentioned he and Mr. Garvie represented the City at the Police Department Re- accreditation Ceremony and spoke about the great opportunity to be able to attend. Dr. Pullen received explanation that the Land Development Code was not able to meet advertising requirements to be on the agenda and will be placed on the August agenda. The Mayor thanked John Hofstad for his work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. He spoke about the library funding ceremony and his trip to Sweden. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City