Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-09-2010 Regular — reading text

experience less of an impact than the high -end users, thereby encouraging conservation and providing for just and equitable rates. 7- 72 1/ 26/ 10 Special Council Meeting RATE STUDY PRESENTATION ( CONT) Mr. Rocca's presentation included discussion of billing events per rate increase by customer class; explained the increase of typical bills for a customer; CIP sources and uses; and typical bill comparisons with neighboring municipalities. Mr. Rocca concluded that the firm' s preliminary recommendation is to adopt the proposed rate adjustments included in the study for fiscal year 2009/ 10 beginning April 1, 2010; to adopt the schedule of proposed rate adjustments included in the study for fiscal year 2010/ 11 through 2013/ 14 with effective dates of October 1, 2010 and October 1 of each succeeding year thereafter; have City Staff manage a CIP funding program that incorporates the use of long term debt to supplement reserve fund expenditures; and to reevaluate the water and wastewater rates- periodically or whenever significant changes occur in the cost, debt service or method of delivery of utility services. The Mayor asked if there was any public input. Mike Roche expressed his feeling that this is a bad time to consider increases due to the economy, with job losses, a down turn in job revenues, and foreclosures. Brian Phillipson, 814 Linda Drive, Mary Esther, said the citizens are getting squeezed from all sides and this is another 20% increase on the water bill, and asked Council to be serious about considering raising rates. The Mayor stated he and Council take the budget very seriously, they understand the issues, and are not `glib' about this issue. Christine McPherson received clarification that the study cost $ 49, 500 and was financed through the City's Utility Fund, which comes from water usage and is an enterprise fund. Ms. McPherson was also informed that the use of well water consumption by residents is not a part of the study, and that the entire study will be available on the City's web site. Kabe Woods, 240 Brooks Street, received clarification that the increases are needed for operational expenses because of the City's Interlocal Agreement with the County to treat the City's wastewater. The City Manager advised the next step is for the City to provide a copy of the resolution to each rate payer, which will be included in their water bill. He continued the resolution will be read and voted on at the March 9 City Council meeting, and that residents are invited to contact Council between now and March 9 with questions they might have. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:58 pm. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive g-  7.3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA JANUARY 26, 2010 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at 6: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following. members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Virgil' Miller, Dennis Reeves; Bill G;ar e; Bobby . Nabors, . B,ill' Patterson; and Dick Rynearson. Also Present: Robert Mearns, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; 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 Rev. Scottie Thigpen, Beulah Baptist Church, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 544 and youth from the Beulah Baptist Church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ACE AWARDS The Mayor presented the Student Ace Awards to _Camille C. Dougherty of -Choctawhatchee High School and Jessica Niemiec of Fort Walton Beach High School APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Garvie moved to approve the agenda as the business of the day. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it unanimously with carried Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Patterson moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Reeves seconded motion it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, and Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes of January 12, 2010, Regular Meeting. MOU— POLICE DEPT /US MARSHALS Approval of Police Department Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Marshals Service ( USMS) set at a maximum of $ 30,000 for FY 2010. DENTAL INSURANCE CONTINUATION Continuation of City's self -insured dental program with Dental Decisions effective March 2010 through September 2010 at the following monthly rages: Single: $ 14. 99 ( employer), $ 5. 00 employee), for a total of $ 1,9. 99; Family:- $ 42.95 ( employer),, $14.32 ( employee); for a total of 57. 27. 9- 74 Regular Council 1/ 26/ 10 RES. 2010 -3, DISSOLUTION OF WATERFRONT COMMITTEE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; ABOLISHING THE WATERFRONT COMMITTEE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CARRY -OVER FUNDS FOR UPDATED AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT Approval to utilize 2008 -09 Carry-Over funds in the amount of $ 50, 000 to partner with Okaloosa County for an updated aerial photography project. r 1 1 QUASI- JUDICIAL —FINAL PLAT, PRESCOTT' S LANDING SUBDIVISION i The City Attorney advised this is a quasi -judicial proceeding to approve the final plat for Prescott's Landing subdivision and gave the oath to those who planned to testify. Les Porterfield of Porterfield Engineering, representing Nitsi Bennett of Habitat for Humanity, had nothing to comment and deferred to City Staff. Michael Beedie, City Engineer, advised the final plat for Prescott's Landing Subdivision consists of a five lot subdivision located at 110 -A to 11 of Methodist Avenue SE and is a replat of the property. The' site is undeveloped and the owner, Habitat for Humanity, plans to develop the property into five single family affordable housing homes. Mr. Beedie continued that the Municipal Planning Board heard the request on January 14, 2010, and recommended unanimously that City Council approve the request. . As there were no objections, the Staff Report was entered into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Carvile moved to approve the Final Plat for_Prescott' s Landing -Subdivision, located at 110A to 110E Methodist Avenue SE. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. ORD. 1819 —ABOLISH BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING SECTION 2. 03, BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE, TO ABOLISH COMMITTEE; AMENDING SECTION 2. 13, -TREE BOARD, TO ABOLISH BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 2. 11, MUNICIPAL PLANNING BOARD, TO APPOINT DUTIES OF TREE BOARD TO MUNICIPAL PLANNING BOARD AND OTHERWISE AS NEEDED; RESOLVING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager advised this is consistent with Council's direction of the meeting of January 12, 2010, to abolish the Beautification Committee and assign the duties of the Tree Board to the Municipal Planning Board. Mr. Rynearson received clarification that remaining funds in any Beautification accounts were used to purchase a tree for planting on Arbor Day, which was held on January 15, 2010. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Ord. 1819 on first reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. 10-  75 Regular Council 1/ 26/ 10 ORD. 1794, LAN D'>DEVELOPMENTCOD,E AMENDMENT The City Attorney read the .ordinance°by title ` AN ORDINANCE . OF THE - CITY .' CO U N C I L.:':-OF - FORT: WALTON BEACH; - FLORIDA; PROVIDING AUTHORITY & INTENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ZONING DISTRICTS, ' OF THE ` LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY ' PERMITTING MOTORSPORTS ` RENTALS AND SALES AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE MIXED USE MAIN STREET DISTRICT; ADOPTING A.' DEFINITION FOR -` MOTORSPORTS' ` RENTALS AND SALES;', AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Beedie advised nothing has changed since first reading, and that the ordinance is' a district wide allowance of this conditional use. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none the' public hearing was closed. Mr. Nabors moved to adopt Ord. 17,914 on second reading. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. ORD. 1807, DEBRIS HAULING SERVICES The City Attorney read the ordinance by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY; .COUNCIL OF FORT ' WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AUTHORITY;- AMENDING ' CHAPTER' -` 8, LICENSES ' & BUSINESS REGULATIONS BY ADOPTING A. NEW CHAPTER 8. 12, ENTITLED CO.NSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION DEBRIS HAULING SERVICES; REQUIRING- PERMITTING OF` OWNERS AND OPERATORS; REGULATING CONSTRUCTION &= 1. DEMOLITION ' DEBRIS. HAULING SERVICES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, REPEALING CONFLICTING. PROVISIONS; AND. _ SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Beedie advised nothing has changed since first reading. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Reeves moved to adopt Ord. 1807 on second reading. Mr. Garvie seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. ORD. 1792, SOLID WASTE RATES AND CHARGES The City Attorney read the ordinance by-title.' AN ORDINANCE OF ` THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT