Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 10-13-09 regular minutes — reading text

the Chester Pruitt Park on October 24` He reported the CRA Board recommended working with the neighborhood association to see how they could help up to $ 500.00. It was questioned whether the CRA By -Laws allows for the expenditure and whether the handicap port-o -let was necessary since the park features new restrooms. The City Attorney advised the Interlocal Agreement between the City and the CRA allows Council to authorize the expenditure. Mr. Beedie reported questions of the port-o -let were brought up but neighborhood association still feels the need to have port-o -lets because they expect up to 600 people. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As no one wished to speak public input was closed. Mr. Garvie moved to approve the expenditure of up to $ 500.00 in CRA funding to support the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Association in conducting a community event celebrating the reopening of Chester Pruitt Park on October 24, 2009. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Miller absent). MEDICAL INSURANCE RENEWAL NEGOTIATIONS Authorize the firm of Siver Insurance Consultants to negotiate the February 1, 2010 medical insurance renewal, and authorize same firm to issue an RFP to remarket medical insurance effective October 1, 2010. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As no one wished to speak public input was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to authorize staff to engage the firm of Siver Insurance Consultants to negotiate the February 1, 2010 medical insurance renewal for a not to exceed amount of $5, 000. 00 and to further authorize the firm to issue an REP to remarket the medical insurance program with an effective date of October 1, 2010 for a not to exceed amount of $20, 000.00. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Miller absent). CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH ADVOCACY GROUP Renewal of contract with The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners LLC. The City Manager reviewed the history where The Advocacy Group ( TAG) was awarded a contract for the period December 1, 2007 to November 1, 2008 at a not to exceed amount of $40, 000 then was renewed for the period December 2008 to November 30, 2009. He said TAG acts as the City' s lobbyist in Tallahassee where they interact with Senators and Representatives. He reported TAG will renew their contract at the same rate as last year and the year before; but for accounting convenience the City asked TAG to renew for 10 months instead of 12 to bring the contract in line with the fiscal year. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As no one wished to speak public input was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to approve the renewal of the contract with The Advocacy Group at Tew Cardenas, LLC beginning December 1, 2009 until September 30, 2010 ( payment of $ 3, 333.33 per month). Mr. Garvie seconded motion. Discussion was held with an exchange of views on the value of the services to the City, the need for a voice in Tallahassee, and the desire expressed to forgo a contract for a year to see if the City can do any better. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 4 to 2 with Holmes, Garvie, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor and Reeves and Patterson opposed ( Miller absent).  Regular Council 10 -13 -09 18 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT— COUNTY CONSTRUCTION BOARD Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County to allow the City to utilize the County' s Construction Board. Tim Bolduc, Building Official, explained the Agreement coincides with the changes being made to Chapter 3 of the Code and the Agreement will allow the City the use of all the County' s board in disciplining contractors who are not in compliance. The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As no one wished to speak public input was closed. Mr. Garvie moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County regarding the registration, licensing, and discipline of registered contractors to allow the City to utilize Okaloosa County' s Construction Board in disciplining contractors who are not in compliance with State, County, or City regulations. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Miller absent). CODE ENFORCEMENT SETTLEMENT - 110 MORIARTY STREET NW Code Enforcement settlement at 110 Moriarty Street NW. Tim Bolduc, Building Official, reviewed the history of the Code Enforcement case on the property and requested Council approve the settlement for $ 5, 000.00 The Mayor opened the floor for public input. As no one wished to speak public input was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to acclept the offer of $5, 000. 00 from the property owner as full settlement of the liens against the property at 110 Moriarty Street NW. Mr. Patterson seconded motion. Discussion included expressions of displeasure over the settlement amount offered and that the property owner was not present to address Council. The Mayor called for the! vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Holmes, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor and Reeves opposed ( Miller absent). CITY MANAGER REPORTS 10ffi The City Manager reported that Representative Ray Sansom will be in attendance at the November Council meeting. He said on the next agenda Council will consider for first reading an animal control ordinance which encompasses permitting pot bellied pigs, defines which household pets are allowed, and defines other matters such as farm animals not permitted in the City. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney mentioned that Ord. 1815 is in a slightly different format than Council has seen before. She said it was done for efficiency and to save paper, and she thought it will make it easier for the City Clerk to update the Code. She rioted the major changes will be referenced better in the future but hopefully the new format will make it a little more efficient for Council. MAYORJCOUNCIL C014MENTS Mr. Holmes mentioned he: has received a lot of positive comments on park conditions and everyone is excited about the Chester Pruitt Park changes. Mr. Garvie commented Council agreed to provide the flu shots for the employees and learned today that the City did not get the serum so the employees will need to get the shot and bring in the receipt for reimbursement up to $ 20. He mentioned this Friday will be a " Stand Down for Veterans" at the Presbyterian Church at the corner of First and Beal. He also mentioned that Fort Walton Beach has been selected for a Veterans Center. Regular Council 10 -13 -09 19 MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Rynearson expressed thank you to Council and staff for the flowers and cards following the death of his mother -in -law. The Mayor mentioned his attendance at the visioning meeting at the Chamber where they are trying to brand the area by coming up with something that will identify the area. He said staff is reviewing the recommendations and in November Council will have input. He mentioned his attendance at the Special Olympics banquet and the Boy Scout gathering at the Fairgrounds. He relayed that last Saturday he went to Eglin to give best wishes to people from the Security Forces Squadron who will attend two months training in Mississippi then deploy to Baghdad for a year. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8: 45 pm. APPROVED: Oc)( c6a-'_ 01--), wc MAYOR: A 4 &. e.' 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