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

the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH ADVOCATING PASSAGE OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE. The City Manager recalled this item was brought to Council on June 24, 2008 by Mary Blackwell, President of the League of Women Voters of Okaloosa County requesting Council prepare a resolution to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment ( ERA) and attached is a resolution in the context received from Ms. Blackwell. Mary Blackwell, 1562 Glen Lake Circle, Niceville, added that Representative Sansom is waiting to hear from his constituents The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As there was none public input was closed. Mr. Garvie moved to adopt Res. 08 -24. Mr. Reeves seconded motion. There was some discussion on the language of the resolution being gender specific and the desire that the resolution address equal opportunity for everyone. Dr. Pullen moved to table Res. 08 -24 and bring back with verbiage that is not gender specific. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Miller and Harwell absent). RES. 08 -26, WAIVER OF PERMIT PROCESSING FEES (DEP) The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY MEETS THE FISCAL HARDSHIP CRITERIA OF SECTION 218. 075 F. S. AND THEREFORE QUALIFIES FOR A REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF PERMIT PROCESSING FEES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ( DEP) AND /OR NORTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. Samantha Abell, Senior Planner CDS Department reported the CDS Department fills out a memorandum annually with the latest published ad valorem tax data published by the Florida Statistical Abstract by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research. She said the findings from the data certify that the City' s percentage of exempt properties exceeds the statewide average; therefore, the City is eligible to receive a reduction of permit processing fees from the Department of Environmental Protection and the Northwest Florida Water Management District. Staff requests approval of the resolution. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As there was none public input was closed. Mr. Garvie moved to adopt Res. 08 -26. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Miller and Hartwell absent). BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENTS Consideration of appointments to the Board of Adjustment for four -year terms. Mr. Minich nominated Steven Fleming, Glenn Swiatek, and William Walter.  Regular Council 8 - 12 -08 216 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENTS cont. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Steven Fleming, 319 Lake Drive NW; Glenn Swiatek, 428 Sherry Circle; and William Walter, 320 Smith Drive, to serve on the Board of Adjustment for four -year terms beginning August 12, 2008 until August 12, 2012 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Miller and Hartwell absent). CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Code Enforcement Board to fill an unexpired term until August 21, 2009. Mr. Minch nominated Jeffrey Pendleton. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Jeffrey Pendleton, 11 Higdon Court, as a regular member on the Code Enforcement Board to fill the unexpired term beginning August 12, 2008 until August 21, 2009 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Miller and Hartwell absent). FORT WALTON BEACH WATERFRONT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Consideration of appointments to the Fort Walton Beach Waterfront Committee to fill unexpired terms until October 8, 2011. Mr. Garvie nominated Phillip Gallmeier as a boater and Captain John Johnson as a boater The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Phillip Gallmeier, 206 Buck Drive, as a boater to serve on the Fort Walton Beach Waterfront Committee to fill the unexpired term beginning August 12, 2008 until October 8, 2011 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Miller and Hartwell absent). The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Captain John F. Johnston, P. O. Box 357, Shalimar, as a boater to serve on the Fort Walton Beach Waterfront Committee to fill the unexpired term beginning August 12, 2008 until October 8, 2011 and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Miller and Hartwell absent). OTHER CITY BUSINESS (FOR DISCUSSION) Dr. Pullen advised that Head Start credits the City with in -kind credit for papers left over from the agendas in a recycling effort, and asked if the City wished to set a value on the paper. The City Manager replied that Head Start could set the value for the paper. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Holmes complimented the Fire Department on the lovely fountain in front of the Fire Department; and thanked the county for paving Hollywood Blvd. Mr. Reeves reported on his trip to Monterrey as a member of the Gas Board and that energy was discussed by the experts in the field. Mr. Garvie discussed the Emerald Coast Honor Flight which takes WWII veterans to Washington DC to view the various memorials, and that he will be a member of that organization. Mr. Minch stated the recycling program is doing well and that perhaps another trailer could be added as the present one is always full. He discussed the MyFloridaMilitary.com Program and the wonderful service it is for individuals getting out of the military. Regular Council 8 -12 -08 2°17 MAYOR/ COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS coat. Mayor Anderson commended the City' s Public Works, Utilities, and Police Departments for their efforts for the City; congratulated and thanked Capt. Shannon Stone for his years as president of the Fire Department Union; and advised that he and the City Manager are involved in a project with the Chamber working on branding and coming up with a tag name for the City. He mentioned the pancake breakfast at the Senior Center and that the pancakes were donated by Bruce Ravan from Humana, who plans to do that the first Tuesday of each month. Mr. Minich requested that Police Chief Litschauer relay the actions of the Police Department toward a young girl with a small baby who came to the police department looking for clearance required for the shelters and to receive assistance. Chief Litschauer relayed the story and stated he is very proud of his department. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The ' City Manager announced the pancake breakfast to raise money for the American Heart Association on August 23 at Magnolia Grill. She also advised that Staff is participating in the International Shopping Center Trade Show in Kissimmee for the first time, and has worked with the Chamber and EDC to put up a booth to promote economic development in the city. The City Manager reminded that school begins on Monday, August 18, and asked everyone to be careful while driving, and reported that she has been named an Honorary Commander at Hurlburt Field st for the 1 SOW. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p.m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK ddm  CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 26. 2008 Consent Agenda Consideration of request to award Bid 08 -119, Hydrated Lime ( Annual Bid) to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Cheney Lime and Cement, for one year and allow the City Manager to approve extension for three further years Utilities Director) Council Action 1 St 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: 3  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MEMORANDUM DATE: August 18, 2007 TO: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager FROM: John Hofstad, Utilities Director SUBJECT: Request to Award Bid No. 08 - 119, Hydrated Lime ( Annual Bid) SUMMARY Volume II, Chapter Pursuant to City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, 4, Section 4. 01, Paragraph 4. 01. 025 and the Purchasing Policies and Procedures, request authorization to award Bid No. 08 - 119, Hydrated Lime Annual Bid), to the low responsive, responsible bidder, Cheney Lime & Cement Company, Allgood, Alabama, for a period of one ( 1) year and to allow the City Manager to approve the extension of the bid with three ( 3) option years, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City. If approved, funds are available in Account No. 401- 1320 - 535 - 5200, Utilities Enterprise Fund, Sewer Plant Operations, Operating Supplies. Recommend the City Council approve the bid received from Cheney Lime & Cement Company, Allgood, Alabama, and the City Manager be authorized to extend the bid, if mutually agreed upon by both parties, for three ( 3) additional one 1) year periods. F I N A N C I A L D A T A 1. DEPARTMENT: Utilities 2. DIVISION: Sewer Operations 3. FUND: Sewer Enterprise Fund 4. ACCOUNT # 401 - 1320- 535 - 5200 S. ACCT. DESCRIPTION: Operating Supplies 6. FY BUDGET: 2007/ 08- 2008/ 09 7. AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/ A 8. GRANT FUNDS: YES © O AMOUNT 9. FUND TRANSFER: YES © O AMOUNT 10. FROM ACCT: N/ A 11. TO ACCT: N/ A 12. REASON