Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-24-07 regular minutes — reading text

Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING - ORD. 1723. SOLICITING The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8. 08 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE PERMIT APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF BUSINESS TAX, IF APPLICABLE, BY SOLICITORS; AMENDING CHAPTER 9. 07, PROHIBITING THREATENING, INTIMIDATING, AND HARASSING BEHAVIOR DURING SOLICITATION; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF SOLICITING; REGULATING THE MANNER OF SOLICITATION; REGULATING THE PLACES FOR SOLICITATION; PROHIBITING AGGRESSIVE SOLICITING; PROHIBITING SOLICITING IN CERTAIN PUBLIC PLACES; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ., The Police Chief advised there were no changes to the ordinance since first reading. Discussion included the fact that Saturdays are prohibited from groups being able to solicit, and J that the legislature has passed a bill exempting certain non- profit groups from having to pay the business tax. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. f. T -~  1...:" 259 4/ 27/ 07 Regular Council ORD. 1723. ( CO NT) Dr. Pullen moved to adopt Ord. 1723 on second reading. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING-ORD. 1725. BUSINESS TAX r The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8. 01, BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED, TO BE ENTITLED " BUSINESS TAX REQUIREMENTS"; DEFINING THE TERM " RECEIPT" AS IT RELATES TO BUSINESS TAXES; AMENDING PROVISIONS TO CONFORM WITH RECENT CHANGES BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO CHAPTER 205, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR EDITORIAL AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE TERM " OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE" THROUGHOUT THE CODE TO CONFORM TO THE RECENT CHANGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Finance Director advised there were no changes to the ordinance since first reading. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1725 on second reading. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. LIBRARY COOPERATIVE PRESENTATION Presentation by the City Librarian Patricia Gould and Mr. Bob Gorin, Director of Library Cooperative, concerning the library and the Library Cooperative. Patricia Gould, Library Director, and Bob Gorin, Director of the Library Cooperative, discussed the Annual Plan of Service for FY 2007 approved by the OCPLC Governing Board; gave a brief in history of the Cooperative; and the growth and success of the Cooperative since its inception 1997. Dr. Pullen, the City' s representative on the OCPLC, spoke enthusiastically about the program and wanted the information shared with Council. NAME FOR COMPLETED NATURE TRAil Consideration of a request by Jacob Sumrall, Eagle Scout, to name the recently completed nature trail " The Cot. Bud Day Nature MemoriaL" Jacob Sumrall, an Eagle Scout who resides at 503 Circle Drive, gave a recap on his nature trail project that he proposed to the Council in August of 2006 on City- owned property located on r 4. 1 acres in the Vesta Heights Subdivision. Mr. Sumrall advised the project has been successfully completed and he would like to name the trail " The Cot. Bud Day Nature Memorial." Mr. Sumrall advised he chose the name because he has met Col. Day and feels he has given his all for his country and feels this would be a great way to recognize Col. Day' s efforts. Council suggested that the trail be named " The Medal of Honor Trail" to recognize all of those who have given their all for their country. Mr. Sumrall agreed with the idea and did not have an objection to this name. Dr. Pullen suggested that a listing of all Medal of Honor winners be included at the entrance of the memorial. 260 Regular Council 4/ 24/ 07 NATURE TRAIL (CONT) Dr. Pullen moved to name the nature trail located on 4. 1 acres of City-owned property in the Vesta Heights Subdivision " The Medal of Honor Trail." Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Council thanked Mr. Sumrall for his efforts and remarked it is truly a beautiful nature trail. ..... RFP 07- 112- ENGINEERING / CONSULTING SERVICES. GIS NEEDS ASSESSMENT Consideration of a request to award RFP 07- 112, Engineering/ consulting services for .. J developing a GIS needs assessment and implementation plan, to the top ranked firm, Geographic Technologies Group of Goldsboro, North Carolina. Staff further requests authorization for the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Geographic Technologies Group for engineering/ consulting services not to exceed the budgeted amount of $ 70, 000. 00. If approved, sufficient funding is available. John Hofstad, Utilities Director, described the RFP process for the engineering/ consulting services for the GIS Needs Assessment Plan. He explained the GIS program provides the necessary information to identify and prioritize capital improvements and to streamline numerous business processes within the City, and that a city-wide map of the water, wastewater, and stormwater systems will be developed using a database containing information such as pipe size, pipe material, condition, etc. Council questioned why cost was not taken into consideration as criteria for selection of a firm. Mr. Hofstad advised that once a certain dollar amount is when passed for soliciting consulting/ engineering services in the State of Florida, the selection has to be based on a firm' s qualifications and not cost. The City Manager explained that State Statute does not allow for cost information; that the project has to be award on qualification. At that time, she explained negotiations begin with the top- ranked firm, and if an agreement cannot be reached with that vendor, then negotiations are made with the second- ranked firm, and so forth until an agreement can be reached. Mr. Minich moved to award RFP 07- 112, Engineering/ consulting services for developing a GIS needs assessment and implementation plan, to the top ranked firm, Geographic Technologies Group of Goldsboro, North Carolina. Further authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Geographic Technologies Group for engineering/ consulting services not to exceed the budgeted amount of $70, 000. 00. Mr. Miller seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Council expressed their support of this study. NOMINATION FOR NWFLOC ELECTED OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR Consideration of a nomination to the Northwest Florida League of Cities 2007 Elected Official of the Year Award. Mr. Holmes suggested that Mayor Anderson be nominated for the Award because of his dedication to the title of Mayor and all of his efforts for the City. Mr. Holmes nominated Mayor Mike Anderson for the Northwest Florida League of Cities 2007 Elected Official of the Year Award. Mr. Minich seconded the nomination and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. T ..', ..:>!:"_,~,,,~~,..., r~ .~, 262 4/ 24/ 07 Regular Council MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ( CONT) Dr. Pullen stated there is a possibility the IFF ( International Firefighters Union) would conduct a consolidation study for the City if they were asked and would not a charge a fee, and suggested that be considered the by City.He also advised the City received a grant for an oyster reef, and was advised Council will have the opportunity to address CDS and impact fees during the budget process. Mr. Minich stated the efforts of the City Staff to answer the questions of the residents on the Lulabelle Lane project is indicative of a City Staff that serves the citizens as best they can, and he commended Staff for all the efforts. He also mentioned the Talent Show on April 27. Mayor Anderson stated he enjoyed the Earth Day/ Arbor Day event at the Fort Walton Landing on April 20; and commended the Parks and Recreation Department for the picnic and golf tournament. The Mayor also mentioned the OCLOC Dinner the City sponsored and thanked the City Clerk' s Office for their efforts. 28 and Mayor Anderson advised he could not attend the Memorial Day Ceremonies on May asked for someone