Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 12-11-12--regular — reading text

Final Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, December 11, 2012 6: 00 PM lm Miracle Strip rarkw, Fort Wall— & sch, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER 6: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on December 11, 2012 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Mike Anderson Mayor Present Bobby Griggs Council Seat 1 Present Joyce gossom Council Seat 2 Present Trey Goodwin i Council Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors i Cc - ---. Seat 5 Council Present Bull Rigdon f Council Seat 6 Present Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present INVOCATION Father Mark Fitzhugh from St. Simon' s Church led in the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS —ARBOR DAY The Mayor presented a proclamation in recognition of Arbor Day and presented it to the City Manager. RECOGNITIONS The Mayor presented the Student ACE Award to Malcolm A. Foley of Choctawhatchee High School. The Mayor advised Kevin Patel from Fort Walton Beach High School could not be present this evening. PRESENTATIONS Presentation by the Downtown Merchants' Association The Mayor presented a plaque to the City Manager for the City from the downtown merchants in appreciation for the City' s support of the downtown community. Gty Council ofFmt WaGon Beach Page I Regular Meeting Minutes December 11 2012 Recognition of 2012 Christmas Parade Winners The Mayor announced this year's Christmas Award Winners including the American Cancer Society; Kenwood Elementary; Meigs Marching Band; AC Moore; and New Life Deliverance Temple Church. Economic Development Council Quarterly Report Kay Rasmussen from the Economic Development Council presented the quarterly report on the EDC' s current projects. Introduction to Viva Florida 500 Patricia Gould, Library Director, discussed the Viva Florida 500 program to the Council which celebrates Florida's 500th birthday. Letter of Appreciation —Mike Wright Reynolds The Mayor presented a letter of appreciation to Mike Wright Reynolds for helping the Parks and Recreations Department and the citizens begin their holiday season by reading ` The Night Before Christmas' during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Nabors moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS[ MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Nabors moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously._____ RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Approval of Minutes Approval of minutes of the Special Council Meeting of November 13, 2012 to discuss the Fire Assessment, and the Regular Council Meeting of November 13, 2012. Reject All Bids for Invitation to Bid 13 -005 Well 49 Pump Repair and Installation Requests City Council authorization to reject all bids for ITB No. 13 -005 Well #9 Pump Repair and Installation and to re -issue the ITB. Municipal Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement Requests City Council approval to renew the Mutual Aid Agreement between the municipal law enforcement agencies in Okaloosa County and to authorize the City Manager and Police Chief to execute the agreement. Cav Council of Fort Watson Oead, Page 2 Printed 1211212012  129 Minutes December 11, 2012 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions scheduled for discussion. ORDINANCES -- 1875 Investment Policy —FIRST READNG AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTMENT POLICY OF SURPLUS FUNDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ord. 1875 on first reading. Brandy Ferris, Finance Director, explained the City's current investment policy is in need of revision due to changes in the investment environment since 2004 when it was adopted. Ms. Ferris continued the investment policy must be adopted by ordinance since the proposed policy permits investments beyond those specifically authorized in the Florida Statues. Ord. 1875 updates the City's investment policy. Stephania Wilson of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Consulting Group discussed the proposed investment policy and was available to answer any questions. Council had no questions for Ms. Wilson. Mr. Rynearson moved to adopt Ord. 1875 on first reading. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/ 8/ 2013 6: 00 PM MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ORDINANCES — 1874 Amends Section 5. 04.21 of the LDC— SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO AMEND SECTION 5. 04. 21, RESTAURANTS, TO ADD REQUIREMENTS FOR DOG -FRIENDLY DINING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ord. 1874 on second reading. Stella Jones, City Planner, advised there were no changes since first reading and Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance. Mr. Nabors moved to adopt Ord. 1874 on second reading. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. Qry Counr7 cfPort Walton Beach Page 3 Printed 1211212012 130 Minutes December It- 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson APPOINTMENTS Chamber of Commerce Board Appointment The City Manager informed that the terms for Council appointments on the Chamber of Commerce Board, the Headstart Board, and the NW Florida Fair Board expire on December 31, 2012. It is recommended that terms for these boards be extended until Much 31, 2013, after the election. Appointments will then be made the first meeting in April. The City Manager further advised that the term for the Council representative on the Okaloosa Gas Board, which is a four -year tern, also expires on December 31, 2012. The appointee is former Councilman Dennis Reeves. The City Attorney advised that according to State law, appointments to the Gas Board are four years or until a successor is appointed if the appointee cannot serve a full four -year term. After consulting with the Gas Board' s attorney, the City Attorney stated Council has the option to extend the appointment until March 31, 2013, with former Councilman Reeves serving; appoint a representative this evening for four years, and they may serve whether they remain on Council or not; or, not appoint anyone and have the appointment a vacancy until a new Council is seated in April. The Mayor stated he would like to address each appointment at this time and asked for a motion on the Chamber of Commerce Board appointment. Mr. Rigdon moved to extend the appointment of the Mayor on the Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board until March 31, 2013. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Okaloosa County Head Start Board Appointment Mr. Rynearson advised he would be glad to continue to serve on the Headstart Board until March 31, 2013. Mr. Rynearson moved to extend his appointment on the Headstart Board until March 31, 2013.. Mr._Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson City Council offort Walton Beach Page 4 PHNed 12112/ 2012  131 Minutes December 11, 2012 Regular Meeting Northwest Florida Fair Board Appointment City Council shall appoint a Council member to serve on the Northwest Florida Fair Board. Discussion ensued regarding that former councilmember Dennis Reeves was the representative to this board and it would be beneficial to wait until the first meeting in April to appoint a representative when the new Council is seated. Mr. Nabors moved that the appointment to the Northwest Florida Fair Board remain vacant until March 31, 2013.- Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Okaloosa Gas Board Appointment City Council shall appoint a Council member to serve on the Okaloosa Gas Board. Mr. Rigdon moved to extend the appointment of former Councilman Dennis Reeves to the Okaloosa Gas Board