Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-26-2011-regular — reading text

amount of 699, 684. 00.. Discussion ensued on the needs for the options package. Mr. Reeves moved to approve the purchase of a new ladder truck in the amount of $625, 684. 00, and to discuss the option package in the amount of $ 74, 000 at a future time. Mr. Griggs seconded the motion. After further clarification, Mr. Reeves withdrew his motion and Mr. Griggs withdrew his second. The motion to award the RFP was unanimous. Page 5 Printed 4! 2]! 20/ 1 City Caunetl ofFort Walton Beach T Regular Meeting Minutes April 26 2011 RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 3. Setting Summer Schedule Synopsis: Cancels both July regular Council Meetings to provide time for vacations and for staff to prepare budget documents for discussion in August and September. Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: 04- 18 - 11 M & CC rc, ac sched ( DOC) The City Manager informed that Council routinely sets a summer vacation schedule in July; that this year the meetings of July 12 and 26 would be cancelled if Council approves. He also advised a special meeting may be needed after Julyl to set the tentative millage rate. Council voted to cancel the meetings of July 12 and July 26, 2011. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager advised he met with five Rotarians from Brazil and took them to the Indian Temple Mound Museum and discussed the quality of life in the City. He stated it was an interesting and enjoyable visit. 16. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. 17. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. gossom stated she represented the City at a National Association of Branch Campus Administrators conference in Seattle, and she attended the Continuum of Care /Opportunity Inc. Board meeting. Mr. Goodwin stated he attended a docudrama at Fort Walton Beach High School and that the students did a wonderful job with positive effects. Mr. Nabors stated that as representative to the TDC, he is working with the various Chambers in marketing the Emerald Coast He requested an item on a future agenda to discuss the City embracing the marketing and rebranding efforts and to possibly sponsor a contest for a slogan for the City. Mr. Rigdon announced St. Mary's Spring Fling at the Fairgrounds and encouraged everyone to support the Musical Echoes festival this weekend. City Council ofPort Walton Beach Page 6 Pn'nteA 42712011 Regular Meeting Minutes April 26 20£ Mr. Rynearson requested a future agenda include discussion of the added responsibility of the City's fire department to the City of Mary Esther because they are undermanned, and what can be done to ensure the City does not have to shoulder all the responsibility. The Mayor recapped what was discussed in Tallahassee, including reducing homestead exemptions for non -home steaded properties, pension reform, and the repeal of the red light camera option; he attended a SADD rally; that the Earth Day at the Landing was an outstanding event; and he plans on attending the Northwest Florida League of Cities Dinner at Sandestin on May 20. The Mayor also clarified that although he attends various functions, he does so as a representative of the City and himself and to learn about the organizations, and it does not mean he endorses any particular groups platform. The City Manager mentioned the Relay for Life at Choctaw Stadium this weekend and encouraged citizens to come out and support this endeavor. 18. ADJOURNMENT: 6: 55 pm Approved: / D f Mayor: / c 1n. e' / A_& i Attest: 0 City Clerk Cary Counctl ofF n Watson Beach Page 7 Printed 412712011