Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 02-06-06 special minutes — reading text

city limits and would cost a great deal, if a referendum is required or wanted, it should be for the entire County as a bridge would affect all the citizens. Glenda Glover, 115 Waynel Circle SE, expressed opposition to all bridges and suggested Council request a study to verify the need for a bridge and a study for no bridge. She mentioned the Regional Traffic Authority is working toward a traffic solution and there would be no need for a bridge. She questioned whether the Traffic Authority requested the Bridge Authority to choose a bridge location. Brad Bynum, 82 Waynel Circle, wished to know what it would take to make the Bridge Authority accountable to the overall regional planning rather than as an independent authority. The Mayor noted that is a question for the Bridge Authority. Ernie Fauson, 32 Laurie Drive, mentioned the only way to get the Bridge Authority changed is through legislature. Yvonne Earle, 1600 Campbell Drive, voiced support of Council' s action and expressed her belief it is the signals at both ends of the bridge that cause the traffic problem. Mr. Minich moved that a resolution be prepared for tomorrow evening and appoint Mayor Anderson to attend the meeting to present the City' s position. Dr. Pullen seconded motion. Mr. Tucker expressed his support for a bridge and commented if they do not do anything, nothing will happen. Mr. Minich noted that Council is not opposing a bridge; it is opposing the three corridors. Mr. Minich amended the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a resolution and present to the Emerald Coast Bridge Authority. Dr. Pullen accepted the amendment. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion, as amended, and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7: 00 p. m. APPROVED: MAVOR: ATTEST CITY CLERK 1 L.