Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 01-24-2012 - regular — reading text

eithery approve notified orhisdisrequest approveisthebeirequest. ng schedulTheedCiforty RESULT: 1vu w more me issue until the meetin of February 14 2012, carried unanimously, TABLED ( UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nom: 2/ 14/ 12 6: 00 pm Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 4. Disposal of Surplus City Property Discussion and direction for the sale of seven vacant platted residential lots owned by the City on Bayou Woods Drive. The City Manager advised that the seven lots the City owns on Bayou Woods Drive NW is suitabln thee forprocess. begi residentiHealnoted develtheopment, appraisand that infororder ed value to belodecl the seven ts isa$224,000.00. red surplus, Council should The vote on the motion to declare Lots 1 to 7 in Block 3 ofthe Bayou Woods subdivision to be surplus,owners property with and writtenadvertised notice oftwiceintentin theto dilesgalposeadvertisement of property secti to beon sent in a tonewspaper abutting having general circulation, and advising of the date by which proposals or offers must be received, carried RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: joyce unanimouLReeves , ADO Dennil Seat 3 MOUS] Seat 2 AYES: gossowin,Nabors, Ri 8don, R ynearson 5. Submittal of Planning Documents Page 4  223 Regular Meeting Minutes January 24, 2012 Authorization for Hatch Mott MacDonald to begin the SRF loan process with FDEP by submitting the planning documentation for the improvements to Pump Station No. 1 and sanitary sewer force main. Michael Beedie, Engineering(Utilities Director, advised Council awarded a Task Order to Hatch Mott MacDonald to complete the final design for renovations to Pump Station No. 1 and a new sanitary sewer force main, with funding provided by the FDEP' s Clean Water State Revolving fund ( SRF). In order to begin the SRF process, planning documentation most be submitted to FDEP for review and approval, which will be done by Hatch Mott MacDonald. Mr. Beedie advised he will provide additional financial information at the February 14, 2012 meeting. The vote on the motion to authorize Hatch Mott MacDonald, LLC, on behalf of the City, to move forward with submitting the required planning documentation to FDEP to begin the Clean Water State Revolving Fund process for Pump Station No. 1 modifications and a new force main carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 1. Senior Center Property The City Manager advised that the documents regarding the Senior Center party are archaic and as such, he has been working with the City Attorney on the issue. The City Attorney presented a history of the property, stating in 1959 an ordinance required 4% of the total area of the subdivision be dedicated to the City as a park, via a warranty deed. In 1970, a quit claim deed issued by the owner, the Jackson Land Company, identified the same area. The City contacted American Title and was told there is a public and private right by the owners of the subdivision, and the only way the City or any purchaser could develop the property would be to go to each property owner in the subdivision, who would have to agree the property could be turned into something other than a park. The City Attorney stated the Jackson Land Company is no longer in existence and advised there is no reverter language in the deed and ways are being looked at for ways the City can divert itself of the property; otherwise, it would remain in the City as a park. The City Manager brought Council up to date on the issue of the sheriffs contract, stating in December he sent requested information to the sheriffs office, who in turn requested more information. The City Manager has made arrangements to speak with the Sheriffs Office this coming Friday to ascertain what the sheriff is trying to achieve. The City Manager continued that a scope of services as to what is expected needs to be developed so everyone will be on the same page regarding issues as response time, etc. He suggested having a special meeting to discuss and work through creating a scope of services, or meeting with the sheriff to let him know what the City expects. The City Manager advised he understands direction of Council and will provide updates to the Council. City Council ofFart Walton Beach Page 5 Printed 1126/2012  Minutes 2012 The Mayor wants to reiterate that Council is not displeased with the police services provided by the police department, the issue is monetary. The City Manager stated he received a request from Staff to have a CPA Meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 5 pm to discuss capital projects. oft The City Manager advised the City's Historic Sites and Advisory Board did not have quorums for four meetings last year, and asked the City Clerk to provide an update on the status of the Board. The City Clerk noted the Board meets every other month and currently has three vacancies and one pending resignation, with no applications on file, which would leave three ,. P active members. The City Manager asked Council to consider shifting the duties of the Historic Sites Board to the Friends of the Museum and ask the Friends to assume their responsibilities as an ad -hoc group. The Friends will be giving a presentation to Council on February 28 and the issue could be discussed at that time. 16. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. 17. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Rynearson thanked the MPB, City Staff, and the consultants for their work on the updating of the City's Land Development Code. Mr. Reeves wanted to state one more time the respect that he has for the City's police department and that they are doing a great job, and that provisions need to be made to protect them if other arrangements me made. Ms. gossom stated her appreciation at the level of detail provided by Staff in the Council agenda backup material, and that she has heard from citizens that the backup provided is beneficial. Ms. gossom also provided a welcome to the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority who had their 92 annual Founders Day Lunch, and they chose to support and fund Opportunity Inc /Continuum of Care. The Mayor attended the MLK Celebration and stated it went very well, and he attended the EDC Roundtable and that the Secretary of Commerce was optimistic about the area. He also discussed lobbying issues being discussed in Tallahassee, including the pension reform has been pulled out of committee; repealing the requirement for business licenses; and whether or not to allow electronic public notices. The Mayor stated he attended the memorial service for Doug Reed, and that the community lost not only an important community leader, but a great person, and that he will be missed. City Coaacd ofFart Walton Beach Page 6 Printed 112612012  225 Regular Meeting Minutes January 24, 2012 18. ADJOURNMENT: 7: 19 pm i Attest City Clerk ir City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 7 Printed 112612012 226