Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 12-08-2010 - regular — reading text

CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE , Rev. James Pitts, New Zion Tabernacle RECOGNITION — STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE GUARD AND RESERVE ACE AWARDS: Choctawhatchee High School —Emily Bennett Fort Walton Beach High School —Michael Woods 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2. 1 Presentation by the Code Enforcement Board. Paul Horn will be making the report. 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3. 1 Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 24, 2009. City Clerk) 3. 2 Removal of fixed assets. Synopsis: Per Chapter 274.07, F.S., record in the Council minutes, the removal of certain fixed assets from the City' s accounting records. Finance Director) 3. 3 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County for radio equipment. Synopsis: Original agreement was approved by Council on March 24, 2009; this amendment changes the Equipment Schedule to reflect the actual number of radios received. ( Fire Chief) 3. 4 Matching Grant for 29 Eglin Parkway NE. Synopsis: The CR.4 s Streetscape program is to match First National Banks investment for streetscape improvements up to $ 10, 000. ( Principal Planner) 3. 5 Resolution 2009 -50. DRS 3C Systems Inc waiver of local financial support. Synopsis: EDC requests City adopt this resolution in lieu ofBrownfieldfunding. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 4. 1 Comments from the public on items not on the agenda. 5. QUASI -JUDICIAL 5. 1 No items L City Council Regular Meeting December 8, 2009 6. ORDINANCES- - FIRST READING 6. 1 No items 7. ORDINANCES —SECOND READING 7. 1 Ordinance 1817. Closes the General Employees' Defined Benefit Plan effective December- 31, 2009. Synopsis: Council directed that employees hired after January 1, 2010 participate in a Defined Contribution Plan. ( Finance Director) 8. APPOINTMENTS 8. 1 Appointment of a Council Representative, and an alternate, to the Headstart Board. Synopsis: Term is from 1/ 1 to 12131; current member is Dick Rynearsons, with Virgil Miller as alternate. ( City Clerk) 8. 2 Appointment of a Council Representative, and an alternate, to the Northwest Florida Fair Board. Synopsis: Term is from 1/ 1 to 12131; current member is Dennis Reeves, with Virgil Miller as alternate. ( City Clerk) 8. 3 Appointment of a Council Representative, and an alternate, to the Chamber of Commerce Board. Synopsis: Term is from 1/ 1 to 12131; current member is Mike Anderson, with Bill Garvie as alternate. ( City Clerk) 9. ACTION -DIRECTION—DISCUSSION 9. 1 Discussion — Okaloosa County Legislative Delegation Issues. Synopsis: The Advocacy Group provided information on the issues identified. (Mayor Anderson) 9. 2 Action —Acceptance of Easement. Synopsis: Provides for an easement to construct a sewer line to serve Alabama Avenue and BelAir Shopping Center customers. Utilities ]Director) 10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 10. 1 Council Retreat. Synopsis: Council to consider a Retreat on a Saturday in January, 2010 to develop a 2010 Action Plan. ( City Manager) 11. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 12. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS 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, andfor 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 286.0-105 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 Regular Meeting December 8, 2009  STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE GUARD AND RESERVE City of Fort Walton Beach We recognize the National Guard and Reserve are essential to the strength of our nation and the well -being of our communities. In the highest American tradition, the patriotic men and women of the Guard and Reserve serve voluntarily in an honorable and vital profession. They train to It respond to their community and their country in time of need. They deserve the support of every segment of our society. If these volunteer forces are to continue to serve our nation, increased public understanding is required of the essential role of the Guard and Reserve in preserving our national security. Therefore, we join other employers in pledging that: We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act ( USERRA). Our managers and supervisors will have the tools they need to effectively manage those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. We will continually recognize and support our country' s service members and their families in peace, in crisis, and in war. Employer Chairman" Secretary ofDe se National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Date EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE  dd OO rr 0000 bwbw AA mm vv vv 00 mm cc cc NN 33 oo 00 QQ ww oo mm oo vv 0000 oatoat roro isis 44 00 V)V) OO 111!1! VV ss LL cJcJ o0 a+o0 a+ ss ss vv,°,° 0 a OO roro vv== Y r woowoo 0 00 coo d d C1C1 GG= = OO Ila mm momo dd ww ioio dd NN CC oo O d dvdv rr O•O• DD cpcp dd ss m-m- as oo 3 somwosomwo also W roro 0 U.U. 0 D V N