Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 02-23-2010 regular — reading text

advertising for more citizen participation rather than assuming that just because a budget is available that people will take look at it. As there was no one else who wished to speak, the public input was closed. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it failed by a vote of 2 to 4 with Garvie and Patterson in favor and Holmes, Reeves, Nabors, and Rynearson opposed. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager advised of a funding opportunity through the Florida Legislature which would provide for the installation of a force main. The City Manager stated if there were no objections from Council, Staff will move forward with the application. There were no objections from Council. The City Manager expressed his sympathies to the family of Virgil Miller, and stated Mr. Miller was very kind to him when he applied for the position of City Manager and that his kindness was appreciated. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Attorney discussed the succession of Seat 2, and advised that the Charter requires that at least two meetings be held after the creation of a vacancy to accept nominations for the position. The City Attorney suggested that Council may want to have three meetings to accept nominations since this meeting is so soon after the vacancy occurred, so there are a total of two full meeting to accept nominations. She continued that once nominations are accepted, the Seat 2 successor will be appointed in that third or fourth meeting, and the individual must be someone who was nominated during the public meetings. The City Attorney noted there may be another vacancy on Council in the near future, but that will be addressed when and if it occurs. The Mayor received clarification that Council is not limited to the amount of nominations made, and that a majority of the vote is required to appoint the successor. Discussion included that the Public Information Officer prepare a press release seeking nominations for the vacancy, and that the press release include that any requests for appointment or letters of intent be sent to the City Clerk. Consensus of Council was to accept nominations for Seat 2 on March 9 and March 23, 2010, with the selection being made on April 13, 2010, which is the first meeting of the month.  101 Regular Council 2/ 23/ 10 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers expressed their condolences to the family of Mr. Miller and stated he will be missed. Mr. Garvie discussed the session he attended by the Sheriffs Department on gang activity in Okaloosa County, and reported he attended the All -Sports Award banquet which donates proceeds to charitable organizations in the area. Mr. Rynearson noted that he contacted Staff with questions he had while reviewing his Council agenda, and advised the City Manager his questions were answered quickly and accurately by the staff. The Mayor reported that he briefed 72 second grade students from Liza Jackson Preparatory School on City issues; he observed high school students in practice interviews and that they did an impressive job; he attended a breakfast for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and that the young people were very impressive; and reported on the Track Meet that recently took place. The Mayor also addressed the passing of Mr. Miller and noted his love for the City as he kept abreast of City issues for as long as he was able. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm. APPROVED: AL_'( 21 Ive