Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 05-22-12 regular — reading text

5 Regular Meeting Minutes May 22, 2012 The vote on the motion to approve a 5% increase for work of 'but of class" for Michael RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson i APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CITY MANAGER The City Attorney advised an appointment for Acting City Manager would need to be made for the first 90 days and after the completion of the 90 days, another motion would be needed for the second 90 days. Council asked Mr. Beedie if he would accept the position of Acting City Manager and Mr. Beedie advised he would accept. Discussion included whether Mr. Beedie would have full or partial authority in his role as Acting City Manager. Consensus was to grant Mr. Beedie full authority, with the understanding this could be re- addressed if needed. The vote on the motion to appoint Michael Beedie as Acting City Manager for 90 days with full authority carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED (UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3', AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson',, RECRUITMENT PROCESS In regards to the recruitment process for City Manager, Council discussion included proceeding with the recommended recruitment process as outlined by the Administrative Services Director. Also discussed was directing the Administrative Services Director to report any and all activities related to the recruitment process directly to the Mayor and City Council to avoid any possible conflict. Further discussion included whether the search should be national as was presented to Council, or limited to the state of Florida. Consensus of Council was to proceed with a national search. The vote on the motion to direct Staff to proceed with the Recruitment Schedule for City Manager as outlined, with the Administrative Services Director reporting related activities regarding the recruitment process to Mayor and Council, carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED ] UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 5 Printed 51232012  Regular Meeting Minutes May 22, 2012 REQUEST FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT FINE WAIVER AT 653 COUNTRY CLUB AVENUE Tim Bolduc, Development Services Manager, advised the City received a request from the applicant asking that this item be extended and Staff is requesting the item be tabled until the June 12, 2012 Council meeting. Mr. Bolduc advised tabling the issue does not cost any additional interest or fees since the fines for this case have stopped. The vote on the motion to table the request until the Council meeting of June 12, 2012, RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/ 12/ 2012 6: 00 PM MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Griggs. Mr. Griggs advised he placed this item on the agenda for discussion regarding the crosswalk downtown in front of the Indian Temple Mound Museum. Mr. Griggs stated it is dangerous for pedestrians to cross there and questioned whether a streetlight, blinking lights, or signage can be placed there. Also discussed was permanently closing the crosswalk or adding traffic calming devices to slow down the traffic. Mr. Beedie reported there are on -going project improvements through the CRA being done, and he can present these improvements at the next scheduled CRA meeting. Mr. Beedie also advised that the City is awaiting final approval from the DOT on suggested improvements and that he will contact DOT and relay to them the concern regarding the crosswalk. Ellen Dickson, whose business, Unwind the Yard Shop, is located at 148 Miracle Strip Parkway directly in front of the crosswalk, discussed the danger for customers of her store, including a young mother with two children in a stroller who exited her store and almost got hit trying to cross Highway 98. Ms. Dickson informed a homeless man was killed in front of her store, and if a vehicle does slow down for pedestrians, they are often hit from behind from another vehicle that does not slow down. Mr. Beedie confirmed he will contact DOT and return with their response at the June 12 Council meeting. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Beedie requested a CRA meeting on June 26, 2012 at 5 pm to discuss the CRA budgets and on -going projects. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Rynearson advised that the City is cleaning the fire hydrants in the Kenwood area and if water is discolored that is the reason. City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 6 Printed 5/ 23/ 20/ 2  7 Minutes 22, 2012 The Mayor advised he received a letter of praise from a professor of criminal justice who spent some time with the Police Department; congratulated Officer Candy Galindo for being chosen Okaloosa Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, sponsored by Bridgeway; presented Police Chief Ted Litschauer with a plaque from the US Army 7th Special Forces Association in appreciation for the Police Department' s assistance with the Special Forces Jingle Bell Run. The Mayor also announced the Bowlegs Parade next Thursday, May 31, and lastly, congratulated Councilman Bobby Nabors on his marriage to Nicole. ADJOURNMENT: 7: 01 pm Approved: Mayor: Attest: City Clerk City Council of Fart Walton Beach Page 7 Printed 512312012