Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-25-12 regular — reading text

MeetingMeeting onon SeptemberSeptember 11,11, 20122012 The City Manager requested a CRA meeting for next Tuesday, September 11, at 5: 00 pm to review the revised interlocal agreement for the Soundside project. m c Mr. Beedie also reiterated the 100th anniversary of the Camp Walton Schoolhouse, and stated f there was a good turnout at the Labor Day golf tournament mo 0 CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS a The City Attorney advised that a lawsuit filed several years back against the police department a has been resolved and dismissed. m MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS e Dr. gossom thanked Staff for initiating the cleanup and planting that was held for the Brooks Park Waterfront Park. Ea Mr. Reeves noted that the City provides a high quality of life for its residents with a low millage rate and the natural beauty of the area, but feels more can be done by the EDC to ensure economic development. c Mr. Rigdon announced that the Greater Okaloosa Fair is a month away and will have the largest ii midway ever. U Mr. Rynearson mentioned several members from the City attended the League of Cities Conference and that it is a good learning opportunity, and congratulated Mr. Beedie on being appointed as City Manager. The Mayor stated several issues were discussed at the League of Cities conference including the problem of abandoned and foreclosed properties. He noted advocacy workshops will be held and encouraged Council to attend. The Mayor also stated he was impressed with the police department and City staff during preparations for Hurricane Isaac; he received a letter from Beach Community Bank praising the police department; attended the Habitat for Humanity # 49 groundbreaking; and is looking into the possibility of having reserved parking in the City for wounded warriors. The Mayor mentioned to Council the protocol for attending meetings they have been appointed to, and to notify the City Clerk if they cannot attend so she can contact the alternate. The Mayor announced the first public hearing for the FY 2012 -13 budget at 5: 30 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012, with the second hearing on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, also at 5: 30 pm. Page 4 City Council fFod Wal(. n Beach Packet Pg. 55  8. 1. b Minutes September 4, 2012 Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT: 6: 57 pm Approved: Mayor: Attest: NN Qty C_ mO aO66 a C,,, Co. edcfFort worms Beach _ Page Packet Pg. 56  Final Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach 5: 30 PM im Miracle Strip Parkway Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Fen Walmn Belch. FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER 5: 30 PM Meeting was called to order on September 5, 2012 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. i Status Arrived Attendee Name 1 Title Mike Anderson Mayor Present Council Scat I Present Bobby Griggs Council Scat 2 Present Joyce gossom Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Council Seat 4 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 5 Present Bobby Nabors Council Scat 6 Present Bull Rigdon Council Seat 7 Present Dick Rynearson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. RESOLUTIONS --2012 -18 - Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate FY 2012 -13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor announced the tentative millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach for FY 2012- 13 is 4. 5383 mills, which is 3. 57% below the rolled -back rate of 4. 7063 mills. The rolled -back rate is the millage rate that will provide the same ad valorem tax revenue as was levied during the prior year. The Mayor informed the reason for setting the millage rate at 4. 5383 mills is to provide sufficient revenues to balance the General Fund budget. The Mayor opened the public hearing for comments on the tentative millage rate. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. The Mayor asked for a motion and a second for Resolution 2012 -18 to set the tentative millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach at 4.5383 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012 and ending September 30, 2013. Page I City Cc ... il ,fForr Wagon Bumh P2CkBt PQ. $ 7  8. 1. c Minutes September 5, 2012 Special Meeting Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Resolution 2012 -18 to set the tentative millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach at 4. 5383 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012 and ending September 30, 2013. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried. unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED ] UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 '... SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson N The Mayor informed the tentative millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach is 4. 5393 mills for the fiscal year beginning October I, 2012 and ending September 30, 2013, which is 3. 57% below the rolled -back rate of 4. 7063 mills. ° 4 2 The Mayor further informed the proposed millage is subject to a second and final public hearing that will be held at the City of Fort Walton Beach Council Chambers on Wednesday, September Q 19, 2012 at 5: 30 pm. 2 2012 -19 - Adoption of Tentative Budget FY 2012 -13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES, EXPENSES, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brandy Ferris, Finance Director, advised some minor changes have been made to the budget since the August 13, 2012 budget meeting and that the resolution has been updated to include carryover and encumbrances. The Mayor announced the tentative budget for the City of Fort Walton Beach for FY 2012 -13 is 33, 497, 609, which is $ 4, 436, 135 or 11. 7% less than the adopted FY 2011 - 12 budget. The Mayor opened the public hearing for comments on the tentative budget. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. The Mayor asked for a motion and a second for Resolution 2012 -19 to adopt the tentative budget for the City of Fort Walton Beach for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012 and ending September 30, 2013. Mr. Nabors moved to adopt Resolution 2012 -19 to adopt the tentative budget for the City of Fort Walton Beach for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012 and ending September 30, 2013. Mr. Rigdon seconded..motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED ] UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 '.. SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Ca, Co. n, d fFo, lWa1.o B,,, h Page 2 Packet Pg. 58  8. 1. c Minutes September 5, 2012 Special Meeting The Mayor informed the tentative budget