Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 10-25-2011-regular — reading text

163 Final Minutes -- City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, October 25, 2011 6: 00 PM 107 MioaleSlap Parkway Pan Walton Bcach, I 32548 CALL TO ORDER 6: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on October 25, 2011 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Bobby Griggs Council Seat 1 Present Joyce gossom Council Seat 2 Present Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Absent Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present Mike Anderson Mavor Present ouncilman Bull Rigdon was absent from tonight' s meeting 2. INVOCATION 1. Invocation Rev. Buddy Duncan, Acting Reverend of First Presbyterian Church, gave the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. PROCLAMATIONS 5. RECOGNITIONS 1. ACE Award - William Cooper Barrett The Mayor presented the Student Ace Award from Fort Walton Beach High School to William Cooper Barrett. 2. ACE Award - Lucas Clark The Mayor presented the Student Ace Award from Choctawhatchee High School to Lucas Clark. 6. PRESENTATIONS None. Cary Council ofForl Wahon Beach Page I Prtnl, d 111112011 164 Regular Meeting Minutes October 25, 2011 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Approval of Agenda The vote on the motion to approve the agenda as presented carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon 8. CONSENT AGENDA The vote on the motion to aPprrove the Consent Agenda carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon 1. Approval of Minutes Approval ofMinutes of Special and Regular Council Meetings of October 11, 2011. 2. Sole Source Purchase Award sole source purchase of a spare 34hp Flygt pump for Pump Station No. 2 to Jim House & Associates, Inc. in the not -to- exceed amount of $24,000. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 10. RESOLUTIONS I. 2011 -33 Brownfields Designation A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING A BROWNFIELD AREA IN THE CITY AT 25 MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY SW, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 0. 67 ACRES, FOR PURPOSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SITE REHABILITATION AND ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, City Planner, advised the resolution is the first step in the process to designate the property located at 25 Miracle Strip Parkway a Brownfield area in accordance with Florida Statutes. Once the property is designated, the City will enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that will return the property to a marketable use. The vote on the motion to adopt Res. 2011 -33 carried unanimously. ip- Cow¢ il ofFort Walton Bea, Page 2 Pr..a d / 11112011  165 Regular Meeting Minutes October 25, 2011 RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUSI MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon 2. 2011 -34 Accepts Brooks Landing Grant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR BROOKS LANDING WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, City Planner, informed the proposed project is located directly under Brooks Bridge and includes shoreline restoration/ stabilization, improvements to the existing Alconese Avenue pier, and the addition of landscaping, lighting, and signage. Council discussion included the fact that these improvements will ensure the project encourages a family- friendly atmosphere. The vote on the motion to adopt Res. 2011 -34 carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTEDADOPTED [ [ UNANIMOUS]UNANIMOUS] MOVER:MOVER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon 3. 2011 - 35 Boating Improvement Funding A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY FOR GARNIERS BEACH PARK RESTROOM RENOVATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PROJECT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Jeff Peters, Recreational /Cultural Services Director, explained the grant provides funding toward a much needed replacement of restroom facilities at Gamiers Beach at an estimated cost of 38, 000. 00. The vote on the motion to adopt Res. 3011- 35 carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon C, Coun, d of Fon Walton Beach Page 3 Printed 111112011  Minutes 0ctnhrr95 ? Ml 11. ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING None. 12. ORDINANCES -- SECOND READING 1854 - Dog Friendly Dining AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 19 ENTITLED " SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS" OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY CREATING ARTICLE 19.40, ENTITLED " DOG FRIENDLY DINING "; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Michael Beedie, Engineering/Utilities Director, advised there is no change in the ordinance since first reading. The vote on the motion to adopt Ord. 1854 on second reading carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon 13. APPOINTMENTS Appointment Appointment of two citizens to serve on the Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board. The vote on the motion to appoint Janet Baggett, 312 Brooks Street, to a two -year term until October 24, 2013, carried unanimously. The vote on the motion to appoint Michael R. Holmes, 114 Edwards Lane, to an unexpired term until September 30, 2012, carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: ABSENT: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson Bull Rigdon 14. ACTION --DIRECTION --DISCUSSION 1. Award of Request for Proposal Award of the design of the FDEP Coastal Partnership Initiative Program grant project to construct the Brooks Landing Waterfront Park to MRD Associates, Inc. ofDestin, Florida. Michael Beedie, Engineering/ Utilities Director, reported three proposals were submitted and the top two firms were interviewed, and the Evaluation Committee selected MRD Associates of Destin as the top ranked firm. Proposals were ranked on technical approach and proposed scope of work, technical expertise of the firm, firm qualification, and state certification. C<ry Cmmcil of Fort { Yrdmn Beach Page 4 Printed l  167 Minutes October 25, 2011 Regular Meeting The vote on the motion to award REP 11 - 024, Brooks Landing Waterfront Park Design and Engineering Services, carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon 2. Task Order Synopsis: Authorization for the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Hatch Mott MacDonald, LLC of Pensacola, Florida to complete the final design of the improvements to Pump Station No. 1 and sanitary sewer force main for a not -to- exceed amount of $980, 000. Mr. Beedie presented background on the project, stating the city's main pump station 1 located on Robinwood Drive SW was constructed in 1979 and is approaching the end of its useful life. Mr. Beedie informed that in June 2010 the Council awarded a Task Order