Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-23-05 — reading text

to develop a county- wide plan for affordable housing and workforce housing. In response to the question on whether the EDC could assist the City with retraining individuals who work in the Beal Parkway neighborhood, Mr. Sassano confirmed the EDC can assist City with grants for programs that are available to help individuals with training, retraining, findings jobs, and skilled positions. In response to the question on the EDC relationship with the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Sassano responded they have a close working relationship with the Chamber of Commerce; they are on board on the workforce housing issue and they provide information to clients coming to Fort Walton Beach not be not covered by EDC. Mr. Sassano also responded to questions on the amount of funding received from the County, the number of active members, the amount of the dues, the assistance provided to market the available sites in the Commerce and Technology Park, and the County-wide plan for workforce housing with an anticipated plan ready to discuss at the first workshop the first part of September. Mr. Tucker moved to approve the funding request from the Economic Development Council in the amount of $22, 226. 00. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 222 8- 9- 05 MUSICAL ECHOES Doug Reed, 842 Santa Rosa Court, Chairman of Musical Echoes, addressed the request for funding in the amount of $8, 000. 00 for fiscal year 2005/06. He reported their event had an economic impact on the community of well over $ 1 million from visitors to the area over a one week period. He explained Musical Echoes is now a part of the Muscogee Nation as their Cultural Events arm, and described the Muscogee Nation' s contribution to the event. It was reported the in- kind services also provided by the City for last year' s event cost 5, 543, which included assistance from Public Works in the amount of $3, 137, the Police Department in the amount of $1, 972, and the Fire Department in the amount of $434. Mr. Reed addressed the economic impact provided for the investment, and the safe, cultural activity offered. He acknowledged they are trying to find a National Sponsor and wean themselves from the City. The City Manager noted the request had not been placed in the budget as an individual line item and if Council decides to fund the event, the MainStreet amount will be reduced and Musical Echoes will be added as a separate line item funded from the CRA. Dr. Pullen moved to fund Musical Echoes in the amount of $6, 000.00. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Hartwell moved to fund Musical Echoes in the amount of $8, 000. 00 and to cease funding in four years. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Minich moved to fund Musical Echoes in the amount of $8, 000.00, in addition to in- kind services. Mr. Hartwell seconded motion and it failed by a vote of 2 to 5 with Hartwell and Minich in favor and Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Pullen opposed. Dr. Pullen moved to fund Musical Echoes in the amount of $6, 000. 00, and include in- kind services. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAINSTREET Rick Deckert, President, addressed their request for $ 19, 500 to assist with the cost of four special events ( Dog Daze $4, 500; Lighted Boat Parade $3, 350; Art Fest/Children' s Art Fest 3,450; and A Taste of the Emerald Coast $ 3,450), and Community Partnership Development ($ 4, 750 which does not include Administration costs). He pointed out the request does not include funding for Holiday on Ice and Musical Echoes. Mr. Deckert also explained they are currently seeking an Executive Director, and is in a period of reorganization with the expansion of the MainStreet district, and responded to questions on the number of MainStreet members and the cost of insurance for the events. Discussion included reducing funding to MainStreet and the cost to the City for in- kind services for the special events. Mr. Tucker moved to fund MainStreet in the amount of $ 10, 000. 00. Dr. Pullen seconded motion.  8- 9- 05 223 MAINSTREET ( CONTl Mr. Minich moved to amend the motion to fund MainStreet in the amount of $ 19, 500.00. Amended motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Hartwell moved to amend the motion to fund MainStreet in the amount of 14,625. 00. Mr. Tucker seconded the amendment and it carried unanimously with Hoimes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion, as amended, to fund MainStreet in the amount of$ 14, 625. 00 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RECESS The meeting recessed at 6: 20 p. m. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 6: 35 p. m. GENERAL PUBLIC Robert and Mary O' Daniels, 1940 Bishop, expressed concern about the sprayfields leaking under the berm into the unincorporated areas. Mr. and Mrs. O' Daniels were advised that is an unincorporated area and their concerns should be expressed to the County. The O' Daniels were advised the City is also working on containing effluent and to upgrade the sprayfields. RECAP The City Manager reported staff will return to Council on August 23rd with a Consent Agenda item that will identify all the items moved during the budget process, which include thus far, waiving the bid process for computer related items, realigning $ 160, 000 from the CIP for Brooks Street access to the Beal Parkway Neighborhood, removal of the $235, 000 equipment CIP fee from the revenues and expenditures in the Golf Fund, staff to prepare a revised rate study for the Golf Fund, for staff to undertake a review of the public safety needs in the CRA and Beal Parkway Neighborhood, the outside agency requests with the Economic Development to remain unchanged, and changes to Musical Echoes $ 6, 000, MainStreet $ 14, 625, and the Charter Officers salaries. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned for the evening at 6: 55 p. m. APPROVED: ATTEST: MAYOR: CITY CLERK  225 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COU~ CIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AUGUST 9, 2005 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Mike Burton, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION Pastor Jerry Jones, Striving for Perfection Ministry, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Striving for Perfection Ministry led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented proclamations and plaques to the individuals and churches who participated in the City Changers project. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Holmes moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 30, 2005. BID 05- 121- KATOLlGHT EMERGENCY GENERATOR To a ward bid number 05- 121, 0 ne Katolight Emergency Generator, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, C& D Agency of Covington, LA, for the bid amount of $30, 575. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT- EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC SIDEWALKS Acceptance of aGrant of Easement from NWEC Development, LLC of a five foot easement for public sidewalks and utilities along the south side of 113 Brooks Street SE. UTILIZE UNCLAIMED ABANDON PROPERTY- INDIAN TEMPLE MOUND To utilize unclaimed abandon property found at the Indian Temple Mound to make repairs in the amount of$ 1 , 565. 00 to the front entrance of the shell archway of the Temple Mound Museum, and to reward the City employee $ 350. 00 for their honest act of notifying the proper authorities of the found currency. EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR ARTS/ DESIGN SOCIETY To extend the lease with the Arts and Design Society of the City of Fort Walton Beach for an additional four (4) five- year terms for a total of forty- nine (49) years for property and improvements including the cistern) located at 17 First Street SE. 226 8/ 9/ 05 CONSENT AGENDA (CONT) UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING- SEPTEMBER 16 To authorize the City Manager to permit up to 15 City employees ( three teams of 5) to volunteer to 2005, utilizing whatever city participate in the United Way' s Annual Day of Caring on September 16, vehicles and equipment as may be necessary to assist United Way agency clients in Fort Walton Beach. DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING WITH DCA- HURRICANE DENNIS To approve Disaster Relief Funding Agreement with the State Department of Community Affairs for reimbursements associated with Hurricane Dennis. Further, authorize the Mayor to sign the to the Finance Director and City Manager to execute any document and designate signature authority for Advance or Reimbursement, Project Worksheet, or other necessary documentation. Request PUBLIC HEARING- ORD 1641. POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT FUND The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT FUND; CREATING A NEW SECTION 17-47. 3 TO PROVIDE AN EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE FOR EMPLOYEES WITH lWENTY- FIVE ( 25) YEARS OF SERVICE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1641 on second reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 1A PUBLIC HEARING- ORD. 1637. REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 121 GIRARD AVENUE TO R- The City Attorney read the ordinance by