Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-23-2009 regular — reading text

President and City firefighter, noted the improved relationship between the City and the Union the past several years, and asked City Council reconsider their decision regarding the elimination of this position that is so important to the citizens of the city. Larry Di' Amco, President of the Fire Union, discussed the memorandum of understanding between the Fire Union and the City. Street, Shalimar, and former part -time Inspector with the City, stated there 3rd Mark Baugh, 2 may have been miscommunication regarding the position and questioned how management came to the decision to eliminate the Fire Inspector position. ORD. 1801: DEPARTMENTAL REORGANIZATION The City Attorney read the ordinance by title. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING AN SECTION 2. 14. 02, DEPARTMENTS ESTABLISHED, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REORGANIZE CITY DEPARTMENTS; REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak the public hearing was closed. Mr. Garvie moved to adopt Ord. 1801 on second reading. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor.  6- 9 -09 Regular Council 217 APPOINTMENT —MUNICIPAL PLANNING BOARD Appointment to the Municipal Planning Board for a four -year term until June 9, 2013. Mr. Reeves nominated Charles Scott The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to re- appoint Charles Scott, 205 Beachview Drive, to serve on the Municipal Planning Board for a four -year term from June 9, 2009 until June 9, 2013 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT Accept receipt of Florida Department of Health 2009 Award of Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant in the amount of $7, 039.99, requiring a City match of $2, 346.66. Mike Dutton, Fire Chief, briefly explained the grant will allow the City to purchase training equipment to train in -house and save the City money. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As there was none public input was closed. Mr. Reeves moved to accept receipt of the Florida Department of Health 2009 Award of Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant in the amount of $7, 039. 99, requiring a City match of $ 2, 346.66. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. RES. 2009 -19: AMEND GENERAL FUND FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MATCHING GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Reeves moved to adopt Resolution 2009 -19. Mr. Garvie seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. PENSION COUNSEL RECOMMENDATION ON POTENTIAL LEGAL ACTION Discussion to engage an attorney to conduct an analysis of potential damages incurred by the City as a result of the actions of Merrill Lynch. The City Manager reported that Jim Linn, the City's Pension Counsel, requests Council consider retaining the law firm of Beggs & Lane to conduct an analysis to determine whether any of the pension plans suffered as a result of Merrill Lynch' s action. He noted the analysis will be done at no cost to the City. The City Attorney explained if it is determined that legal action is necessary that attorneys Beggs & Lane would tell the City how any action would proceed, and the City is not bound to use the attorney services of Beggs & Lane; the City would always have a choice of which attorney they would use. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As there was none public input was closed. Mr. Miller moved to engage the law firm of Beggs & Lane to conduct an analysis of potential damages incurred by the City as a result of Merrill Lynch' s action, with the understanding that the analysis will be provided at no cost or obligation to the City. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor.  Regular Council 6 -9 -09 218 HARBOUR PLACE FEE WAIVER This item was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the Developer that it be delayed until the June 23, 2009 Council meeting. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Consideration of approval of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Interlocal Agreement. This item was withdrawn from the agenda until the June 23, 2009 Council meeting. RES. 2009 -20— WASTEWATER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE WASTEWATER SERVICE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH AND OKALOOSA COUNTY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was withdrawn from the agenda until the June 23, 2009 Council meeting. MASTER LOAN LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AGRICREDIT Consideration of approval of Master Loan Lease Agreement with Agricredit. The Finance Director advised that approval of the Master Loan Lease Agreement negotiated with Agricredit will provide funding for the City Council approved golf cart provider, Club Car. There was some question on the dollar amount and the Exhibits which were not attached to the Agreement. It was agreed to recess in order to make copies of the Exhibits to the Agreement for Council review. RECESS The meeting recessed at 6: 57 p. m. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 7:04 p. m. Mr. Reeves moved to approve the Master Loan Lease Agreement with Agricredit in the amount of $402,906.00. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. SISTER CITY PROCLAMATION The Mayor reported the Sister City Proclamation and a letter to Mayor Thornesjo will be given to Erik Stenberg who will present the documents to Mayor Thornesjo when he travels to Sweden 15tH on June CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager noted the report from the EDC states that the City is providing property to lessees who have not demonstrated that they provide a municipal service at well below any reasonable market rate. The City Manager advised this is an information item for Council and that the leases will be discussed during the budget workshops in August for Council to determine whether the leasing organization provides a municipal service that the City would have to otherwise provide or fund. The City Manager advised that the CRA requested a meeting with Council to discuss their program of projects; the City Manager informed this would be better discussed during the budget process if Council had no objections. Regular Council 6 -9 -09 219 CITY MANAGER REPORTS ( CONT) The City Manager also discussed the conditions at the cemetery with weeds and insects and reported the cemetery is being treated with a herbicide. The City Manager advised a certain section of the cemetery will be replaced with a treated sod and if that is successful funds to sod the cemetery will be incorporated into the budget for next year. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Reeves stated he enjoyed the Billy Bowlegs parade, that it was well attended and the police did a great job of handling the large crowd. Mr. Garvie reported on the dedication of `Opportunity Place,' a temporary facility for women and children, and mentioned the three new degree programs being offered at the University of West Florida. Mr. Nabors requested the issues of the alcohol ordinance and allowing tattoo shops downtown as a conditional use be readdressed; the City Manager advised he will schedule the items for a future meeting. Mr. Patterson informed he enjoyed the Billy Bowlegs parade and that everyone had a great time. Mr. Rynearson stated for the record that the budget cuts were not easy and that from his perspective they were done solely on the information and financial data presented, and in no way was it a decision based on personalities or individuals, and he appreciated the firefighters' support of one of their own. The Mayor attended the Economic Recovery Summit for small businesses and found it very worthwhile and that one may be planned for this area; he attended the Eglin Installation Growth Committee Meeting and discussed the joint land use study; he attended the ribbon cutting for the streetscape; mentioned the Continuum of Care' s ' Opportunity Place' and that many issues were resolved and it is a worthwhile project. The Mayor also stated he received a presentation on local stimulus projects for roads in the City and questioned when it might begin; Michael Beedie, City Engineer, responded a preliminary date given by the Department of Transportation is September or October 2009. The Mayor stated he also enjoyed the Billy Bowlegs Festival and parade and that it was a great effort by the Chamber. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK ddm  CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 2009 Consent Agenda T_ ... .._._.,.._..,,_,....., m Resolution 2009 -21 Recognizing the Florida League of Cities' " Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics" initiative Synopsis: Requested by the FLOC Agenda Item Number: 3,2  Resolution 2009 -21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE " BUILDING CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY: BACK TO BASICS" INITIATIVE OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., AND PLEDGING SUPPORT FOR THIS STATEWIDE EFFORT. WHEREAS, municipal government is the government closest to most citizens, with tremendous daily impact upon its residents; and WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and is dependent upon public commitment to, and understanding of, its many responsibilities, and city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along their understanding of public services and their benefits; and WHEREAS, Florida' s citizenry receives public services from state, county, school district, and other government levels, educating Florida' s citizens of all ages as to the structure and function of all the levels of government, and how