Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 05-13-1997 Regular — reading text

Mr. Campbell nominated James Baker, 117 Edwards Lane. The Mayor ca 11 ed for the vote on the nani nat i on to appoi nt James Baker, 117 Edwards Lane, to the Beautification Committee to fill the unexpi red term unti 1 3- 28- 98 and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell. Dowling, Gibson, Covey, Kelley, and Collins in favor.  5/ 13/ 97 193 PERFORMING ARTS Cons i derat i on of appoi ntment to the Performi ng Arts COMMITTEE Committee for a four year term until 5- 12- 2001. Mr. Campbell nominated Bill Lowe, 595 L' Ombre Court. The Mayor calledfor the vote on the nomination to re- appoint Bill 595 L' Ombre Court, to the Performing Lowe, Arts Committee for a four year term until 5- 12- 2001 and it carried unanimously ~ th Carnathan, Campbell, Dowling, I VISION STEWARDSHIP REPRESENTATIVE Gibson, Covey, Kelley, Consideration of and Collins appointment of the Committee representative to the Vision Committee. in favor. Performing Plan Arts Stewardship Mr. Campbell nominated Bill Lowe. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination to re- appoint Bill Lowe as the Performing Arts Committee representative to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee for the 1 ength of hi s term on the Performi ng Arts Commi ttee , and it carried unanimously ~ th Carnathan, Campbell, Dowling, Gibson, Covey, Kelley, and Collins in favor. COUNCIL VACATION Consideration of setting the Council vacation schedule and budget workshops meeti ng dates in August, 1997. The City Manager suggested Council hold a Special Meeting July 1. 1997, at 5: 30 p. m. for the purpose of establishing the tentative millage, then cancel the regularly scheduled meeti ngs of July 8th and July 22nd. Staff wi 11 di stri bute the budget by August 1st and then begi n meeti ng on the budget the week of August 4th and the fo 11 owi ng week, if needed. Duri ng di scuss ion, Council commented three days would not allow sufficient time to review the budget document before begi nni ng the meeti ngs. There was consensus of Counci 1 to meet August 5th to set up a time schedu 1 e then begi n the actua 1 budget meet i ngs on August 6th at 5: 30. Mr. Covey moved to cancel the regu 1 a r Council meetings of July 8, 1997 and July 22, 1997. Motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimously ~ th Carnathan, Campbell, Dowling, Gibson, Covey, Kelley, and Collins in favor. The City Manager will call a special meeting on July I, 1997 at 5: 30 p. m. to set a tentative millage rate. MAYOR/ COUNCIL Councilmembers mentioned positive comments have been received on the Golf Course lately; welcomed the new Police Chief; relayed the City picnic was enjoyable and thanked staff. CITY MANAGER The City Manager welcomed two new staff members, the new Po 1 i ce Chi ef and the new Chi ef Accountant; gave an update on the cooperative Library; mentioned the negotiations with SFI for purchase of the pi stol range; announced the City employees Relay for Life team raised $ 2, 460. 00 for the Ameri can Cancer Soci ety, and was presented a plaque and trophy for Best Team Spirit.  FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS I .....'... 11 SI "...... III< 11. \ 111J1111' NAM[ NAMl' OJ UNUI . lOMMISSION. AUTHORITY. OR COMMII rl'" 80ARU. l"(> DOWLING JAMES R. CITY COUNCIL M... L)UIU, ILlr-<(; ,\ SS tHE: IIOARU, COUNCil" COMMISSION, AUTHORITY. OR COMMITTE:E: ON WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIl OF: 228 SANTA ROSA STREET COUNTY XCII Y OIHE:R A<;ENCY 10C..., COUNTY NAME Of POliTICAl. 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