Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-26-11 regular — reading text

Walton Beach Page 4 + Packet Pg. 19 Regular Meeting Minutes April 12, 2011 Council expressed some concerns and requested the City to look at what the toll providing fire support to other municipalities is taking on City fire equipment. The City Manager informed that would be discussed during the budget process. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson 3. Resolution 2011 -10 - Fiscal Hardship Certificate A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING a 0 THAT THE CITY MEETS THE FISCAL HARDSHIP CRITERIA OF SECTION 218. 075 w FLORIDA STATUTES, AND QUALIFIES FOR A REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF PERMIT a PROCESSING FEES FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ( FDEP) AND /OR THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (NWFWMD) FOR 2010/ 2011; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. N o Synopsis: Certifies the City qualifies for a reduction in State permit processing fee waivers. v Engineering & Utility Services Director) a ATTACHMENTS: 0 C t0 2010 statewide assessed value ( PDF) forni_ 62- 346_ 900 -10 reduce fees ( PDF) N Resolution 2011 -10 Fiscal I lardship ( PDF) cl Mr. Rigdon absent. L Michael Beedie, Engineering/ Utilities Services Director, advised this is an annual resolution required by the FDEP that shows the City meets the fiscal hardship set forth in the statutes. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson 11. ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING Mr. Rigdon absent. 1. Ordinance 1849 - Travel & Training Revisions AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6. 02 OF THE FORT WALTON BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING THAT TRAVEL POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY; REMOVING OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Synopsis: Synopsis: Per Chapter 6. 02. 01, City Code, establishes policies and expenditure limits for authorized travel to be set by Administrative Policy. Finance Director) City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 5 Packet Pg; 20 Regular Meeting Minutes April 12, 2011 ATTACHMENTS: FIN06 Travel_ tinal ( PDF) Travel Request Rev 4. 12. 11 ( PDF) Travel Log Rev 4. 12. 11 ( PDF) Travel Ordinance REV ( PDF) Ms. Wunker explained the ordinance establishes that the policies and expenditure limits for authorized travel will be set forth by an Administrative Policy of the City Manager. RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson 12. ORDINANCES -- SECOND READING Mr. Rigdon absent. 1. Ordinance 1848 - 623 Country Club Annexation AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; ANNEXING INTO THE CITY LIMITS OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 15, BLOCK B IN THE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION, WITH AN ADDRESS OF 623 COUNTRY CLUB AVENUE, IN FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Voluntary annexation of 623 Country Club Avenue into the City. Engineering & Utility Services Director) ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 1848 and Attachemnts ( PDF) Mr. Beedie advised there have been no changes since first reading. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson 13. APPOINTMENTS 14. ACTION --DIRECTION --DISCUSSION 1. Nominations for the Florida League of Cities Award Program Synopsis: Consideration of nominations for the Florida League of Cities Award Program Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: 4 -12 - 11 FLOC Awards Brochure ( PDF) The Mayor advised he placed this item on the agenda for Council' s consideration to recognize accomplishments of the City by the Florida League of Cities Achievement Award Program. Council had no nominations. City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 6 Regular Meeting Minutes April 12, 2011 15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager had no announcements. 16. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney had no announcements. 17. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Reeves welcomed the new Council members and stated he is willing to discuss matters with them during the Council meetings. Mr. Goodwin stated he enjoyed his first Council meeting and is looking forward to the experience. o z w 0 Mr. Nabors discussed ticketing cars downtown that go over the two -hour parking limit; Chief Ted Litschauer responded that during the season when the department receives a complaint the ordinance regarding two -hour parking is enforced. z z Mr. Nabors offered a salute to Mr. Rigdon, who is on the World War II Honor Flight. v The Mayor discussed several issues, including the oil spill recovery; Tallahassee highlights, including pension reform discussed by the City Manager and red light cameras; the Police Department Reaccreditation to be announced in June; the Friends of the Museum Volunteer Ceremony; recognition of the City' s Comp Plan; and the League of Cities Dinner next week in Crestview. 18. ADJOURNMENT Quasi- Judicial - denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi-judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes Action -Direction -Discussion items may be acted upon by the City Council by either a motion with vote in accordance with Robert' s Rules of Order, or by a consensus of the Council. 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. ( Chapter 286. 0105, F. S.) 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. City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 7 Packet PO. 22  Minutes April 12, 2011 Regular Meeting 0 z w 0 Q z w z O U a 00 to N 0 N r L