Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-14-06 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

and that he wants to see some action taken very soon. The Mayor presented a list of priorities voted on by Council to be discussed at the Florida League of Cities; and presented an article that he wrote, as his opinion, on the bridge issue that will be published in the Dailv News this weekend. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6: 15 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Page 3 of 3  123 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 28, 2006 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with thefollowing members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Finance Director Vacant); 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 Pastor Roy Mills from Rock Church led in the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Rock Church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION The Mayor presented a proclamation to the Fort Walton Beach High School Stars Dance Team for their first place showing at the 2006 Florida State Cheer and Dance Team Championships in Jacksonville. PROCLAMATION The Mayor presented a proclamation to Pastor Larry Boldin of Striving for Perfection Ministries for receiving the 2006 School- Based Mentoring Award of Excellence. AWARDS-POLICE DEPARTMENT The Mayor presented the Police Officer of the Year for 2005 to Corporal Stephen McCollough and the Police Employee of the Year for 2005 to Jennifer A. Cabral STUDENT ACE AWARDS The Mayor presented the Student Achievement Awards to Margaret Peterson of Choctawhatchee High School and Kevin Schenthal of Fort Walton Beach High School. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Tucker moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of February 6, 2006; and the Regular Council Meeting of February 14, 2006. 124 2/ 28/ 06 BID 06- 115. PURCHASE OF FORKLIFT TRUCK To award Bid No. 06- 115 Purchase one ( 1) Forklift Truck, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Yale Industrial Trucks, Jacksonville, Fl for the bid amount of $22,842. 00. DENTAL INSURANCE RENEWAL To authorize the continuation of Dental Decisions as the third party administrator for the City's self- funded dental insurance program for the claim year commencing March 1 , 2006 until February 28, 2007, with the rates as follows: Single: Employer, $ 14. 27 ( 75%); Employee, $ 4. 76 ( 25%) for a total of $19. 03 per month; Family: Employer, $40.90 (75%); Employee $ 13. 64 (25%) for a total of 54. 54 per month. LIBRARY GRANT To authorize the City Manager accept a grant in the amount of $500 from the State library of Florida to present multi- lingual children' s program in April in conjunction with the State' s Celebrate Children Celebrate Books or "EI dia los ninos/ EI dia de los libros" initiative. STAGECRAFTERS REQUEST- MODIFY BUILDING Pursuant to the lease agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach and Stage Crafters Community Theater; approve request by Stage Crafters Community Theater to make modifications to leased building located at 40 Robinwood Drive to include roof repair, extending second floor for storage, and installation of a sprinkler system. No funds will be required on behalf of the City for these improvements. The following Consent Agenda item was voted on separately. RFP 06- 111. DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITIES To award RFP No. 06- 111 Professional Planning Services for Downtown Parking Facilities Plan to the lowest responsive, responsible proposer Rich and Associates, Inc in a contract amount not to exceed $26,275. If approved sufficient funding is available in account number 109- 5490- 552-6997 and 109- 2000- 552- 5501. Dr. Pullen moved to continue this item until a decision is made on the location of the proposed bridge. Mr. Hartwell seconded motion. Gene Armbruster, 210 Hudson Drive, stated his thoughts that spending the funds for a study may be premature at this time if that location is chosen for the bridge. The City Manager advised the study will take 16 weeks, or four months. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Hartwell in favor and Minich opposed. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA-ORD ARCHAEOLOGICAUHISTORICAL PRESERVATION 1688- ACT The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA ENTITLED THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ACT;" AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2. 09. 02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, " PURPOSE" REGARDING THE HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES ADVISORY BOARD; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES TO DESIGNATE INDIVIDUAL HISTORICAL SITES AND STRUCTURES; ADOPTING THE ARCHAEOlOGICAll Y SENSITIVE ZONE MAP FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH; ESTABLISHING ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE SURVEY REQUIREMENTS; PROHIBITING EXCAVATIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; REGULATING OWNERSHIP OF ARTIFACTS FOUND ON PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION  125 2/ 28/ 06 ORD. 1688 ( CONTI OF STRUCTURES THAT ARE MORE THAN 50 YEARS OLD; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS AND APPEAL OF DECISIONS MADE PURSUANT TO THIS ACT; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1688 on second reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. ORD. 1687- REZONING OF 6 PARK CIRCLE. SE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH LOCATED AT 6 PARK CIRCLE SE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM R-2 MULTIFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO MUCC- 2 MIXED USE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those who planned to testify. Missy McKim, CDS Director, reported the applicant was ill and could not be present. She explained the rezoning will bring the property into compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, and approval is recommended by Staff and the Municipal Planning Board. The Staff Report was entered into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Hartwell moved to adopt Ord. 1687 on first reading. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. ORD. 1691-CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. TERMS OF MEMBERS The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING SECTION 2. 02.03, TERMS OF MEMBERS, LIMITATIONS, TO CORRECT INCONSISTENCY REGARDING CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEMBER TERM LIMITATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney explained this ordinance corrects an internal inconsistency in the code, and clarifies that the term for the Code Enforcement Board is not more than two successive three-year terms. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Ord. 1691 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 126 2/ 28/ 06 ORD. 1692- ALCOHOL IN CITY PARKS The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA RELATING TO CONSUMPTION AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CITY PARKS; AMENDING SECTION 7. 05. 05( 1), ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CITY PARKS; TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO PERMIT TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION OF CONSUMPTION AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL IN CITY PARKS; PROVIDING FOR PUNISHMENT BY GENERAL PENALTV PROVISIONS OF THE CODE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager advised this provision clarifies the code indicating the City Manager shall be responsible for authorizing requests for alcohol in city parks. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Ord. 1692 on first reading. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor and Holmes and Hartwell opposed. ORD. 1690-SALE OF 55 HILL AVENUE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF EXCESS REAL PROPERTY SITUATED AT 55 HILL AVENUE, FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE AND CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY TO HSU 2005 FAMILY TRUST; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CLOSING BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager advised that Dr. Hsu was available to answer questions from Council and noted that at least six of the nine acres have been designated as jurisdictional wetlands and certain compliance issues will have to be undertaken by Dr. Hsu. Dr. Paul Hsu of Total Parts Plus believes an advanced technology center will benefit the city and provide new high- wage, technical positions for our area. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1690 on first reading.