Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-26-08 regular agenda — reading text

CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH City Council Meeting Agenda - February 26, 2008 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION - Buck Dockery, Mary Esther Church of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Youth from Mary Esther Church of God RECOGNITION - Communities for a Lifetime - Creative Seniors Center STUDENT A.C. E. Awards - Emily Kaltz - Fort Walton Beach High School Patrick Fitzgerald - Choctawhatchee High School 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. Approval of the minutes of the Council Workshop of February. 12, 2008, Council Workshop of February 19, 2008, and the Regular Council Meeting of February 12, 2008. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) U11A' No items  11. Update on the National League of Cities FAST Fly -in efforts. ( Mayor Anderson) ( See Backup) 12. Consideration of a discussion of Council Member Pullen' s observations, for the past five years, of what he would consider harassment and a hostile work environment in the City. Council Member Pullen) ( No Backup). 13. Consideration of a request to direct the Finance Director to report to Council the findings of inquiry into activities involving Presidio invoices and payments in question. ( Council Member Hartwell) ( See Backup) 14. Consideration of a request to direct the City Manager to allow the Finance Director to consult directly with the Labor Attorney. ( Council Member Hartwell) ( See Backup) 15. Consideration of a request to direct staff to perform an overall review of the legal support system for City affairs. ( Council Member Miller) ( See Backup) 16. Consideration of recommendation by the CRA Board of Commissioners for appointment to the Chair and Vice -Chair for the 2008 calendar year. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 17. Consideration of appointment to the Municipal Planning Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 18. Mayor /Council Announcements 19. City Manager Announcements ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS286.0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850 -833 -9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850 -833- 9925 or 1- 800 -955 -8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800 -955 -8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service.  January 28, 2008 The Honorable Mike Anderson STATE OF FLORIDA Mayor, City of Fort Walton Beach 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd. CHARLIE GRIST P. O. Box 4009 GOVERNOR Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549 Dear Mayor Anderson: I was very pleased to learn of your recent decision to pass a resolution in support of the Communities for a Lifetime initiative. You and your local government leaders are to be commended for this very important commitment to improving the lives of all residents in your community. E. DOUGLAS BEACH, PH.D. SECRETARY The Communities .for a Lifetime Bureau will be implementing a feedback process to recognize effective initiatives. Your participation in this process would be greatly appreciated. If my department can be of assistance as you begin planning community improvements, please do not hesitate to contact Janine Rogers -Harris, Community Relations Manager, with the Communities for a Lifetime Bureau at ( 850) 4142373. I will look forward to hearing from you with regard to the progress of the Communities for a Lifetime initiative in your community. Sincerely, C/., CE. Douglas Beach Secretary 4040 ESPLANADE WAY TALLAHASSEE LOR/DA, 32399 -7000 phone 850.414.2000 fax 850.414.2004 TDD 850.414.2001 http://elderaffairs.stateAus  C CLO O o' O' ol+ CD Q- o. = s -+ h 0 O C . C) s - H- CD D' t i/f CD = n r O CL. A O on a Q o ONO N rt O 33 N a O O O= O O n mn 0 cr 1% C C N O N O O 00  0 moo 44 TI o o O ° Q = ` h h 0 CL O M" C Q. s Q M 0 C, c H rt O o 33 a o Q. C Q h O D O Q S an A a' It C a N 04 N O O 00  CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 26,, 2008 Approval of Agenda No Backup) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agendaltern Number: 1  CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 26, 2008 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: Council Workshop, February 12, 2008 Regular Council, February 12, 2008 Council Workshop, February 19, 2008 City Clerk) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item. Number: 2  K MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 12, 2008 INTRODUCTION A Council Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Virgil Miller; : Dennis Reeves; Bill Garvie; . Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich, Mayor Pro Tern Absent: Mayor Mike Anderson Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Lisa Abshe.r,-Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; and Department Directors CALL TO ORDER The Mayor Pro Tern called the meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor Pro Tem led in the Pledge of Allegiance. GENERAL PUBLIC Erik Stenberg, . 808 Dawn Lane and Manager of the Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center, announced-the third annual tennis tournament from February 24 through March 3 at the Tennis Center with players from all over the world, and invited Mayor and Council to attend. PLAYFUL CITY USA Jeff Peters, Parks and Recreation Director, explained the City received information on becoming a Playful City USA through the KABOOM organization, a national nonprofit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. Mr. Peters advised that to be designated a Playful City USA, a community, must meet five commitments including creating a Local Play Commission Task Force; designing_an annual Action Plan for Play; conducting a Playspace Audit of all publicly accessible play areas; identifying current spending on capital projects and maintenance of play spaces; and proclaiming and celebrating an annual Play Day. Mr. Peters said In return, communities that become a Playful City USA receive highway signs and special incentive opportunities; are included in national media campaigns; receives priority. status in accessing KABOOM resources including grant opportunities; and is recognized at national municipal leadership and recreation conferences. Mr. Peters concluded that at this time, it is felt that the Playful City USA application process is not beneficial to the City due to the involvement of time and resources to complete the application. However, Staff will continue to monitor the benefits of the program and will bring it back to Council at a later date if the program changes. OKALOOSA'COUNTY RECREATION COOPERATIVE UPDATE Mr. Peters advised he met with representatives from the cities of Crestview, Destin, and Niceville, along with County Commissioner James Campbell, to discuss the idea of forming 'a recreation cooperative for the residents of Okaloosa County. Discussion among the cities included a formula that would be .equitable for all of the cities involved, and that the funds collected would be used for capital projects within various fields and gymnasiums.  Council Workshop 02/ 12/ 08 COOPERATIVE UPDATE (.CONY) Mr. Peters stated his feelin g that the Cooperative would be a win win situation for all. involved and would be beneficial for' City. Council questioned whether having a fairgrounds. cooperative had been explored, but the City Manager explained the fairgrounds is an independent 501( c) 3 program and is not controlled by the County. Mr. Peters did advise, however, that the idea of a museum cooperative is being explored by the Museum Director. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5 :50 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive C]