Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-24-12 regular — reading text

on the January 24, 2012 agenda. He explained the process that must be followed for the sale of surplus property. The City Manager continued the larger parcel in Bayou Woods is unstable and would require either excavation and backfill or pilings to support any load bearing structures; however, the seven lots do not appear to be ' o affected by these problems. a The property the City owns at 25 Miracle Strip is contaminated but it can be cleansed and the ry process would take about a year. The property on Memorial Parkway where the Senior Center is located is ready for sale but the m Senior Center must remain until the new recreational facility is completed. The City Manager explained the City received the property through a dedication to be used for recreational purposes, and if sold and not used for recreation, it would revert back to the original owner, the u Liza Jackson Land Company, who could sell the property. Council advised to begin w conversation with them now and the City Manager advised he would place this as an agenda item r for the January 24, 2012 meeting. The other property ready for sale is at 243 Hollywood, the Nelson Davis property. u LE Consensus was to move forward with beginning the process of selling these three properties. y 5. Business Retention /Attraction Incentives Discussion and direction regarding Business Retention/ Attraction Incentives. Discussion ensued on ways to recruit downtown retail through the use of incentives, lower business license fees, and the need to provide staff to market the area Michael Beedic, Engineering /Utilities Director, informed the CRA will meet in February to reprioritize economic incentives that were discussed last year, which included a job creation bonus program and exterior improvement assistance program. Also discussed was partnering with various organization, such as the TDC and realty associations. Page3 Co,, c, l ofFort WWImn Beach Packet Ag. 19  8. 1. b Special Meeting Minutes January 7, 2012 The meeting recessed at 9: 45 am. The meeting reconvened at 9: 50 am. 6. CRA Street Lighting Discussion and direction regarding CRA Street Lighting. Mr. Rynearson requested the process for the City to install new street lights in the CRA area. He noted he has been on streets where the lighting is not sufficient, while other streets have too much lighting. Mr. Beedie reported the last streetlighting survey was conducted by Gulf Power in 1990 and advised the City is working with Gulf Power to see what it would take to conduct an updated study. B 7. Hollywood Boulevard City Facilities Ec Discussion and direction regarding Hollywood Boulevard City Facilities. o Discussion centered on City facilities along Hollywood Blvd. as appearing aging and dated and mc the time has come to think about consolidation of some of these facilities. ann The City Manager stated the City is working on consolidating with the county on fleet ry maintenance services, which would leave that area where the field offices are as surplus, making it more valuable. The City Manager noted that if this area was consolidated behind Pump Station 1 on Robin wood, the property could be placed on the market or used as an additional u source of land for the recreational complex. do: Discussion ensued that this would be a long -term project and would have to be aligned with u n funding availability. wN 8. r Utility Billing Code and Practices Discussion and direction regarding Utility Billing Code and Practices. cv Mr. Reeves advised he had this issue placed on the agenda for discussion and clarification t regarding non -payment of water bills. x Brandy Ferris, Finance Director, explained how the billing cycle works and noted approximately 1400 notices are sent out each month, with between 80 to 120 customers affected for non- payment of their water bill. Discussion included that at times bills get overlooked and suggested the cutoff date be extended 10 days for water customers. Per direction from Council, the City Manager advised the ordinance will be amended to extend the cut -off date by 10 days for non -payment. Larry Patrick, 221 Yacht Club Drive, expressed his dissatisfaction with the water service provided by the City. He provided Council handouts and discussed the legal issues of the City's water bill procedures and City ordinances and State Statutes. Page 4 Clry council I Forr Wahon Beach Packet Pg. 20  8. 1. b Special Meeting Minutes January 7, 2012 Council thanked Mr. Patrick for the information he provided. 9. Partnering Opportunities with Okaloosa County Discussion and direction regarding Partnering Opportunities with Okaloosa County. The City Manager advised the City has entered into several interlocal agreements with the county that could be considered partnerships, including building official and building inspection services; wastewater treatment; fueling services; stormwater improvements; and road paving. Also the City has been working with the county on the consolidation of fleet maintenances and recreational services, and has several other relationships with the county that are service driven, such as emergency patient transportation and EOC operations. N Further discussion included that 75% of county residents use our library and this needs to be re- e evaluated in the future. o 10. Red Light Cameras Discussion and direction regarding Red Light Cameras. o aCL Consensus of Council was not to pursue red light cameras. Additional Information: Additional information included discussion of the vagrancy issue downtown; policing of the area; what the police can and/ or cannot do legally regarding vagrants; and that the police department does all it can and responds to citizens complaints. Mr. Rigdon stated his displeasure at the attitude of Larry Patrick during discussion of the utility billing code and practices, and that the work done by the City Manager and Finance Director are of the highest integrity. 5. ADJOURNMENT: 11: 20 am Approved: Mayor: Attest: City Clerk Poge 5 C, 0 Council off. n W Ifon Beach Packet Pg. 21  Draft Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, January 10, 2012 6: 00 PM im miracle strip Park— Fort Walmn Beach, FL 32548 1. CALL TO ORDER 6' 00 PM Meeting was called to order on January 10, 2012 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Mayor Present Bobby Griggs Council Seat 1 Present Joyce gossom Council Seat 2 Present Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Absent Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Present Council Seat 7 Absent i Dick R nearson 2. INVOCATION 1. Invocation Pastor Michael Theme of Abundant Life Church led in the Invocation and a youth from the Church led the Pledge. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PROCLAMATIONS None. 5. RECOGNITIONS None. 6. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor presented the awards to the winners of the Christmas Parade. The Mayor also presented an award to the City Manager from the Chamber of Commerce who presented the City with the Corporate Business of the Year Award for 2011 and read a letter from Congressman Jeff Miller. Ca, Counn] of Fort WaLon Beach