Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-14-11 regular — reading text

documentation and responses. The Mayor stated he takes exception to an e- mail he received from the individual regarding a public records request and that he will not comment on it, and that the City Attorney deemed the request from the individual was not an official public records request. 17. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS The Mayor and Council members stated they attended the Police Officer' s Memorial Ceremony and it was a very moving ceremony. Dr. gossom attended the Military Spouse Appreciation Day and a Headslart fundraiser. Mr. Reeves commented on an e- mail from the police chief praising an individual who assisted a person with a health problem. Mr. Goodwin requested Staff generate c -mails announcing any special meetings of Council; the City Manager advised his office will take care of the e- mails. Mr. Rigdon stated the fairgrounds is negotiating with 350 recreational vehicle owners to come to the fairgrounds. Gtv Co,,,, d of Fo,, Walmn Beach page 6 Packet Pg: 17  8. 1. a Regular Meeting Minutes May 24, 2011 Mr. Rynearson judged the Science Fair at Kenwood School and was impressed with the work of the youngsters. He also stated his appreciation for citizens who volunteer for City boards. The Mayor attended a law enforcement recognition luncheon sponsored by the Sheriffs Office and announced that Detective Jankowski of the City was selected as one of the outstanding law enforcement persons in the County; he attended the bike trail ribbon cutting ceremony; attended the greenhouse ceremony at Edwin Elementary; and also commented on the police response to an accident in front of Publix. 18. ADJOURNMENT: 6: 43 pm Approved: Mayor: Attest: f7CN 0 m City Clerk 0n a Cm Co ,, I/F,, Walmm Beoch Pagel Packet Pg. 18  8. 2 City Council of Fort Walton Beach CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM To: Robert T. Meares, City Manager From: Helen Spencer, City Clerk Date: June 14, 2011 Subject: Approval of Minutes --Budget Policy L BACKGROUND: 1. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Tuesday, May 17, 2011, regarding Budget Policy. ATTACHMENTS: 5 - 17 - 11 budget policy final ( DOC) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Helen Spencer Completed 05/ 23/ 2011 10: 29 AM Carole Jones Completed 06/ 03/ 2011 1: 04 PM City Manager Completed 05/ 24/ 2011 11: 45 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 19  0. 2. a Final Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, May 17, 2011 5: 00 PM 107 Mhede Sing Patio, Fon Walton Beech, FL 32505 U at aO CALL TO ORDER av The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5: 00 pm. m 5: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on May 17, 2011 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived f5cN o Mike Anderson Mayor Present i Bobby Griggs Council Seat 1 Present 5 joyee gossom Council Seat 2 Present Q Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present wry Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Present Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. FY 2011 -2012 BUDGET POLICY The Mayor advised Item 3. 9, Contracting with OCSD for Law Enforcement Services, would be discussed before the budget policy issues. 1. Discussion of Budget Policy Issues Synopsis: City Council will provide policy direction to staff on the ad valorem taxes, levels of service and expenditure preferences. The City Manager explained the budget process and that what is being discussed is a five -year forecast for the City. Brandy Worker, Finance Director, advised the budget policy issues will be discussed and voted on and discussed how future budgets for the City will be impacted. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page / Packet Pg. 20  8. 2. a Special Meeting Minutes May 17, 2011 2. Contracting with OCSD for Law Enforcement Services The City Manager advised this item was placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Griggs. Mr. Griggs stated this is a request for information in order to investigate the option, and not a motion for consolidation of public safety service with the Sheriffs Office. Tony Taylor, City resident and retired police officer, spoke in favor of the City maintaining the police department and noted the many services that City residents received that are not offered by the Sheriffs department. Steve Hull, City resident and member of the police department, discussed the many off d- uty services the police department provides at a lower cost than would be provided by the Sheriffs Department. Henry Kelly, Oakland Circle, feels it would be a good idea for the City to request a bid, just to see what the numbers would indicate. Michael Barnes, Eglin Parkway, discussed a request he e- mailed to Councilman Griggs that has not been responded to. Evan Taylor, Miracle Strip Parkway, would like to see additional information to enable him to have an informed decision. Joe Foster, Park Circle, spoke in favor of the Police Department. mmN Amy Jameson, City resident, spoke in favor of the Police Department. Lori Herrington, Fliva Avenue, discussed the role the Police Department played in a situation that occurred, and asked that the Police Department remain. Steve Menchel, Destin, stated he was a candidate for sheriff and spoke in favor of the police department. Thom Gossom, Bay Drive, urged Council to consider their decision carefully as their integrity is at stake. Millie Thrush, Sudduth Circle, stated the police and fire departments are considered quality of life issues for the City, and urged Council not to consolidate these services. Tim Black, Virginia Drive, questioned the cost of doing a proposal if there is no interest Mr. Griggs moved that the City of Fort Walton Beach ask the Sheriff of Okaloosa County to provide this City with information to determine the yearly cost of utilizing the Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office as the provider of public safety in the City of Fort Walton Beach. As part of this request I propose that the City also request information on the cost of partial service, to include communications and records. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion. 6m Council ofFort W Iw, 8, n, h Pay, 2 Pacimt.Pg. 21  8. 2. a Special Meeting Minutes May l7, 2011 Council discussion included the need to obtain a cost estimate to enable Council to make an informed decision; that the City police gives residents something extra to make it a benefit to live in the City; that consolidation is an irreversible decision; and that the issue has been discussed for years and that an estimate is needed to resolve the issue once and for all. The vote on the motion carried by a vote of 4 to 3 with