Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-25-13--regular — reading text

paid to West Florida Officials Association this year will exceed $20, 000. 00. oaa Mr. Peters requested that Staff waive the formal bidding process for officiating fees in the N Recreation Department for FY 2012 -13 and for authorization to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $ 24, 540 to West Florida Officials Association. Mr. Peters advised Staff`- will send out a formal bid request for Officiating Services for FY 2013 -14. Ms. Jamieson moved Council approval to waive the formal bidding process for officiating fees in the Recreation Department for FY 2012 -13 and for authorization to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $ 24, 540 to West Florida Officials Association. Mr. Mead seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED ] UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Joyce gossom Request for Code Enforcement Fine Waiver at 208 Hood Avenue SE Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) The property owner of 208 Hood Avenue SE has requested a reduction of fines for existing Code Enforcement fines on the property. k M: ns1cN IS 2081IoW Fnc Rcft, m,, R,,,,, l( PDFI 2091load OCIC ( PDF) 6- 11 - 13208 Hood p, I( PDFI 6- 11- 13'_ 08 HOOd p,, 2 ( PDP) Tim Bolduc, Engineering/ Utilities Director, advised that the property owner of 208 Hood Avenue, Bank of America, submitted a request to reduce the existing Code Enforcement fines and fees on the property, which have accrued to $27,600. 00 in addition to $ 650. 00 in administrative fees. The property owner' s request was that the fine amounts be reduced to 30% of the total amount of $27, 600. 00, or $ 8, 280. 00. According to Ord. 1793, the mitigation schedule shows the settlement would be $ 8, 280 for the fines and $ 650. 00 for administrative fees for a total of $8, 930. 00. City Council ofFon Wnlmn 8each  8. 1. 1 Regular Meeting Minutes June 11. 2013 Mr. Rigdon moved City council authorization for a reduction in Code Enforcement fines and fees at 208 Hood Avenue SE for the mitigated amount of $8, 930. 00, releasing the property owner of all fines and fees owned on the property. Ms. Jamieson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED ]UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: joyce gossom CITY MANAGER REPORTS Soundside Update Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) The City Manager advised construction is progressing on Soundside with water and sewer lines ready to be installed. He will have a further update at the June 25 meeting. Landmark Center Update Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) The City Manager announced he is meeting with Landmark representatives this Thursday to discuss the progress of the project and noted the deadline is getting close. He will have a further update at the June 25 meeting. The City Manager announced the Special Meeting next Tuesday, June 18, at 5: 30 on the budget; Kids Day this Friday, June 14, at 10 am to 1 pm at the Landing; and the Celebrity Basketball Game at Choctawhatchee High School on June 14 at 7 pm involving the police officers to benefit Special Olympics. The City Manager also advised that Denton Blvd will be closed from 7 am to 8 pm for the next two month for installation of the force main. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS fhe City Attorney announced he and his wife welcomed a new baby boy to their family Tuesday morning. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Mead stated he is ready to attend any meetings that may come up during the month of July. Ms. Jamieson congratulated this years' graduates. She also encouraged citizens to visit the library and see first hand the expansion and what the libraries have to offer. Or, Co , d ofFO, t Walron Beach P"' 10 20  F-8- 1 —I—] Regular Meeting Minutes June 11. 2013 Mr. Rigdon requested some training on the Sunshine Law and Roberts Rules of Order. The City Manager advised he is working on a briefing along with the City Attorney. Mr. Rynearson thanked citizens for keeping their properties clean and requested they place debris where City crews can pick it up, and not to place debris on the street and /or sidewalk. The Mayor advised funding for the dog park is going well and that the Memorial Day Ceremony was well attended. He stated the students from Kenwood Elementary had a good time at City Hall during their visit and that the Billy Bowlegs parade, fireworks, skirmish and landing were a _. great event. The Mayor congratulated Kenneth J ( KJ) Schaefer, son of Denise Schafer in cP Administrative Services, who was accepted at the Air Force Academy. Qwav The Mayor advised he is working with the City Manager on a possible Saturday morning get together with City residents. The Mayor also advised Council if they are interested to think about being on a policy committee through the Florida League of Cities. a ADJOURNMENT: 7: 45 pm Cary Council of FOrt fVaUon Beadv Page I Packet Pg. 21 '-  8. 1. 2 Draft Minutes - City of Fort Walton Beach Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, June 18, 2013 5: 30 PM Im Miracle strip Parkwoc Fort Walton Beach, FL P_ W8 m 0d CALL TO ORDER in 5: 30 PM Meeting was called to order on June 18, 2013 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. ' c Attendee Name I Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Mayor Present 5: 23 PM Bobby Griggs Council Seat 1 Present 5: 28 PM Joyce gossom Council Seat 2 resent 1 5: 10 PM John Mead, Council Seat 3 Present 5: 28 PM P Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present 5: 29 PM Amy Jamieson Council Seat 5 Present 5. 27 PM Bull Rigdon_ Council Seat 6 Present 5: 29 PM Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present 5: 27 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of Agenda Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Ms. Jamieson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 '....... SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson PUBLIC COMMENTS None. Cary Council ofFa t IFahon Heach Page I  8. 1. 2 Minutes June 18, 2013 Special Meeting ACTION --DIRECTION --DISCUSSION Strategic Plan Action Item Update Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Staff will provide an update on the Strategic Plan items identified at the April 26 meeting. Michael Beedie, City Manager, informed that in April the City Council and Staff conducted a Strategic Planning Session so Council could receive direction on various issues to begin the development of the FY 2013 -14 budget. The City Manager presented a power point recapping the 14 action items discussed at the session, including coordinating with the Chamber of Commerce on branding and marketing; coordinating with stakeholders to determine more efficient regulations; developing an action plan for economic incentives; expanding services to surrounding communities; the vagrancy issues; expanding CRA boundaries; possible waterfront m activities; Brooks Bridge research; researching wage adjustment for employees; issuing an RFP 0 for a pay and classification study; a pilot program for residential recycling; surplus property nn sales; a grant writing consultant; and a Fire Assessment Fee. QN NJ The City Manager advised that after various studies and research, Staff is requesting Council c suspend any action/ activity on the Fire Assessment Fee at this time, and noted the issue can be brought up in the future. Discussion included whether any specific criteria has been