Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 11-22-05 Regular — reading text

through private capital investment, and that the aesthetics of an area sets a tone for the City. 44 11/22/ 05 EGLIN PARKWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY ( CaNT) Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, agreed that commercial investment provides income to the CRA, not the residents. Mr. Minich moved to direct Staff to identify options for additional funding sources and to have the consultant prepare Phase II construction documents. Mr. Campbell seconded motion. Council stressed the importance of continuing with the project, to finish what has been started, and to come up with funding alternatives, including grants. Further discussion included the Beal Neighborhood project and the need to rid the area of blight, and not to concentrate on one small area of the CRA District. The City Manager advised this phase will allow the City to receive a firm estimate from Gulf Power for the cost of undergrounding utilities. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Pullen opposed. RECESS The meeting recessed at 8: 55 p. m. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 9: 00 p. m. REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR SELECTION Consideration of approval of Finance Director Selection Review Committee Members, if approved selection of aCityCouncil Member to serve on the Review Committee as outlined in the backup report. Further, request authorization to revise the recruitment schedule to extend the application deadline an additional three weeks as outlined in the backup report Mark Wiltsie, Human Resource Director, explained that due to the small number of applications, Staff is requesting the application deadline be extended until December 16, 2005. He further requested Council approve the City Manager, Human Resources Director, MIS Director, a partner with the firm of O' Sullivan Creel, LLP, and the Okaloosa County Finance Officer as members of the Review Committee responsible for screening and pre- interviewing the applicants for final interview and appointment by Council. Mr. Wiltsie further stated Staff is recommending a City Council member to be a part of the Committee as well. Mr. Tucker moved to confirm the following individuals as members of the Review Committee to assist in the process to fill the pending vacancy for Finance Director: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Mark Wiltsie, Human Resources Director; Dominick Fiorentino, MIS Director; Steve Jay, Partner, O' Sullivan Creel, LLP- Destin Office; Gary Stanford, Okaloosa County Finance Officer (pending approval to serve by the Clerk of Court); and a City Council member. Mr. Minich seconded motion.  45 11/ 22/ 05 FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW COMMITTEE ( CONT) The City Attorney clarified that Council will be able to choose a candidate for consideration that is not included in the pool selected by the Review Committee, without a vote of Council. It was further stated the meeting will be held in the Sunshine and advertised, and that any Council member can attend, according to Roberts Rules. Formal minutes of the Review Committee meeting will be kept. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Mr. Minich moved to extend the deadline for receipt of applications and resumes for an additional three weeks, until December 16, 2005. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Mr. Tucker nominated Jim Hartwell to serve as the City Council representative to the Review Committee. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination and it failed by a vote 3 to 4 with Patterson, Tucker, and Pullen in favor and Holmes, Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich opposed. Mr. Minich nominated Mike Holmes to serve as the City Council representative to the Review Committee. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination and it carried by a vote of 4 to 3 with Holmes, Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Patterson, Tucker, Pullen opposed. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Beautification Committee. Mr. Tucker moved to appoint Rebecca (Beckie) Holbrook, 229 Marshall Drive, Fort Walton Beach, to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board for an unexpired term until May 23, 2008. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. CRA BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the CRA Board for an unexpired term until April 22, 2006. Mr. Minich nominated Lee Bobo, 38 Memorial Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach. Dr. Pullen nominated Donald E. Mertz, Jr. 148- A Alabama Avenue NW, Fort Walton Beach. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to appoint Lee Bobo, 38 Memorial Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, to serve on the CRA Board of Commissioners for an unexpired term until April 22. 2006, and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Patterson and Pullen opposed. GOLF CLUB ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment of a representative of the Women' s Golf Association to the Golf Club Advisory Committee. Mr. Campbell moved to appoint Nancy Chapman, 1628 Jennifer Court NE, to the Golf Club Advisory Committee until July 1, 2007. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 46 11/ 22/ 05 RES. 05-35. TIDE ATLAS STUDY. OKALOOSA COUNTY The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR A REQUEST FOR A NEW TIDE ATLAS STUDY OF OKALOOSA COUNTY BE FUNDED BY THE U. S. ARMY CORPS JI~ OF ENGINEERS, THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND FEMA, BASED UPON CURRENT GROUND ELEVATIONS AND TOPOGRAPHY; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF RESOLUTION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager advised a letter was sent to Okaloosa County asking that they update the Northwest Florida Hurricane Storm Tide Atlas for the jurisdiction of Okaloosa County. The County explained that the maps were prepared by the US Army Corps of Engineers and funded by the State and FEMA. As suggested by the County, the City will petition the State, FEMA, and the Corps of Engineers to fund a new study based on current data. The City Manager advised if the resolution is approved, a copy will be distributed requesting support from the other Okaloosa County cities. Dr. Pullen moved to adopt Res. 05- 35. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. SUPPLEMENT TO THE REGULAR AGENDA- LETTER OF SUPPORT, OCLOC. ONE. CENT SALES TAX Consideration of endorsing a letter of support from the Okaloosa County League of Cities OCLOC) to Okaloosa County identifying a proposed distribution formula between Okaloosa County and all the Cities for the proposed one cent sales tax for storm water infrastructure and transportation projects. If approved, authorize the Mayor to sign the letter on behalf of the City of Fort Walton Beach. The Mayor explained the County has proposed distributing the funds on a 60/ 40 basis for the proposed one cent sales tax. The OCLOC supports the methodology for allocation by dividing the revenue in half, with the first half being based on per capita excluding Eglin and Hurlburt. The second half is distributed 70/ 30 with 700/0 going to the cities as they generate approximately 700/0 of the sales tax revenue. Mr. Minich moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support on behalf of the City of Fort Walton Beach identifying a proposed distribution formula between Okaloosa County and all the Cities for the proposed one cent sales tax for storm water infrastructure and transportation projects, whereby the revenue would be divided in half, with the first half being based on per capita excluding Eglin and Hurlburt. The second half is distributed 0 of the sales tax 0 going to the cities as they generate approximately 700/ 70/ 30 with 700/ revenue. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor and Council thanked Mike Burton for his dedicated service as Finance Director. Mr. Holmes advised he attended the League of Cities Awards Ceremony and was proud the City was nominated in four categories.  47 11/22/ 05 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ( CONT) Mr. Patterson asked that the victims of the hurricanes be remembered this Thanksgiving. He also stated his thoughts that the City Council has their work cut out for them the next several years regarding hurricane preparedness. Mr. Campbell mentioned the Police Department Accreditation Celebration on December 15. Dr. Pullen was advised the Mayor read the letter from the City to the Bridge Authority regarding the Hollywood Bridge. Dr. Pullen received from the City Manager an explanation as to the steps that are followed for items to be placed in the Council agenda. Dr. Pullen also suggested that the old City Fire Truck be used in parades to show support for neighboring cities even if there are no representatives from the City in attendance. Mr. Minich asked that members of the military and their families be remembered this Thanksgiving. Mike Burton thanked Council for their good wishes to him. He also thanked the City for the opportunity given him and that he learned a lot, and he encouraged interested individuals to apply as the City has a good staff working for it. The Mayor also expressed his pleasure at the City being nominated for four awards at the League of Cities Awards out of a total of 409 cities in the state. The Mayor also advised the Fire Chief from D' lberville, Mississippi was in the area and stopped by and spoke with the City' s Fire Department, and that D' lberville is overwhelmed at the of generosity City employees and staff. The Mayor also requested that Council