Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-23-2010 Regular — reading text

Carmen Reynolds, 26 Sunnybrook Drive, Navarre, FL mentioned she will travel to Tallahassee tomorrow to meet with legislators to help them realize they do not want Shariah law. She mentioned the number of terrorist training camps inside the United States, said this area is a prime target because of the military bases, and that Council is in a position to take the first step. She described the type of training given to terrorists to kill Americans and asked Council to take a stand to stop the funneling of money into activities to kill Americans. Lee Bobo, resident and elector of the City questioned what Shariah- Compliant will do for the City and wished to know just what they do and how they do it. 5- i Regular Council 3 - 9 -10 SHAR.IAH COMPLIANT FINANCIAL PRODUCTS cont. Mr. Patterson said Fort Walton Beach would be the first to pass this law and make a stand. Mr. Bobo wished to know how not using certain financial institutions will prevent terrorism. He questioned how many Cities in the State of Florida subscribe to what is being proposed then suggested that someone on Council get that information from that city. Mr. Cook stated this is very new as it was discovered only months ago and Fort Walton Beach would be the first City in the United States to pass an ordinance. As there was no one further who wished to speak public comment was closed. Mr. Patterson moved to move forward with a resolution to authorize the City Attorney to research whether there would be any repercussions and return with her recommendations in four weeks. Motion failed for lack of a second. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager stated the Fraternal Order of Police have submitted a contract and if there is no objection from Council he will schedule an Executive Session to discuss and receive direction from Council on Monday, March 15th at 2: 00 pm with the Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, City Manager, and the Labor Attorney in attendance. There was no objection from City Council. The City Manager stated he had another request for a Special meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd at 5: 00 pm to see a presentation and discuss the Soundside Development project. The City Manager asked the Finance Director to discuss the on -line budgetary survey the Finance Department is developing. Brandy Wunker, Finance Director, explained they are looking at developing a survey /exercise on the web site where citizens will be allocated a $ 100,000 budget to distribute to the services and programs they believe to be important. She said it is hoped to get a lot of feedback from the citizens and from the input they hope to gauge the level of importance the citizens' place on the City' s services and programs. She said they are thinking of running it through May then they will gather all the results to provide to Council as part of the budget proceedings. During discussion agreement was expressed on the concept but concern was expressed on the credibility of the results if there was no control on who can respond, and the desire was expressed that a method be developed with the ability to distinguish between non -city residents and city residents input received. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Rynearson commended the Police Department for their tremendous effort in dealing with the murder last week and in achieving results in less than 48 hours. He implored Council to provide sufficient documentation for items to be placed on the agenda. Mr. Patterson added congratulations to the Police Chief for achieving quick results and mentioned there are three economies in the City: the military, the tourist, and the drug dealers; and the police department needs support in doing everything they can. Mr. Nabors voiced excitement over the interest in the vacant Council seat and encouraged everyone to stay active in the City. Mr. Reeves requested there be a future agenda item on the Stormwater Utility Fee to hear the achievements of the team on the stormwater capital improvements that have been made. He mentioned he was approached by realtors about the possibility of Council considering a letter of support when a large commercial retail business is considering a move to this community. He added his congratulations to the Police Chief for a swift finish to a murder case. 6-  109 Regular Council 3 -9 -10 MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS The City Manager explained the reason letters of support from City Council would be, problematic is that if an issue comes before Council it exposes Council to bias. Mr. Holmes added that it is a function of the Chamber of Commerce and the EDC. Mr. Holmes echoed the comments about the Police Department and all the individuals interested in the vacant Council seat. The Mayor mentioned the Florida League of Mayors work to rate legislation and how much unfunded mandates harm the cities; echoed the comments on the Police Department and added that the Fire Department was also praised in the obituary; mentioned he presented a " Hero Award" to an eleven year old student at St. Mary School for her brave act in stopping the school bus when the driver slumped over; mentioned City right -of w - ay employee Leah Price went above and beyond when she turned in checks and business papers that were found; h mentioned Construction Junction on March 20' at the Fairgrounds from 9: 00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.; mentioned plans are being made for Billy Bowlegs pirates to come to town; and mentioned the Museum' s new program Pirates, the Last Scourge of the Gulf'. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7: 30 pm. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK ddm 7-  111 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 15, 2010 INTRODUCTION A Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Monday, March 15, 2010, at 2: 00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Dennis Reeves, Bill Garvie, Bobby Nabors, and Dick Rynearson Absent: Bill Patterson Seat 2 Vacant Also Present: Robert Mearns, City Manager; Brandy Wunker, Finance Director; Police Chief Ted Litschauer; Capt. Darrell Bruhn; Fran Diedrich; Human Resources Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; and Labor Attorney Mike Mattimore CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Garvie moved to approve the agenda as the business of the day. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 2 Vacant, Patterson absent). RECESS SPECIAL MEETING The Special Meeting was recessed at 2: 03 pm to convene the Executive Session. CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session was convened at 2: 03 pm to receive the advice of counsel concerning the review of the contract proposed by the Fraternal Order of Police. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session adjourned at 3: 04 p. m. The entire Executive Session will be transcribed by a certified court reporter and filed with the City Clerk. The transcript of the Executive Session will be made a part of the public record upon the conclusion of the above -referenced issue RECONVENE SPECIAL MEETING The Special Meeting was reconvened at 3: 04 pm. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business the Special Meeting adjourned at 3: 04 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive g-  CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 23, 2010 Consent Agenda Satisfaction of Lien for property at 210 -212 Stokes Avenue Synopsis: Assessment for street, drainage and sewer improvements paid in full Agenda Item Number: 12  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH Memorandum DATE: March 9, 2010 TO: Bob Mearns, City Manager FROM: Brandy Wunker, Finance Director Charlotte Dunworth, Budget & Grants Manager SUBJECT: Release of Lien —210 -212 Stokes Avenue 1. BACKGROUND 1. 1 In February 2007 City Council passed Resolution 07 -01, which levied a special assessment for street, drainage, water, and sewer improvements on Stokes Avenue. When Resolution 07 -01 was recorded in the Official Records at the Okaloosa County Clerk of Court' s office, a lien was levied against all properties referenced in the resolution.Property owners were given the option of paying in full at the time of the assessment or paying the assessment in twenty annual installments at 5% interest, with no prepayment penalty. 2. DISCUSSION 2. 1 The property owner of 210 -212 Stokes Avenue ( Stokes Investments Inc) paid off the assessment in full in March 2010 and the City has an obligation to release the lien on those properties. 2. 2 The City Attorney has previously advised that the Satisfaction of Special Assessment Lien should go before City Council, in the Consent Agenda, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3. 1 The City has received full payment for the assessment for street, drainage, water, and sewer improvements levied by City Council in Resolution 07 -01. 4. RECOMMENDATION 4. 1 Staff respectfully requests that Council consent to the release of lien for 210 -212 Stokes Avenue NW. Submitted by: Alm_ M4_ Charlotte Dunworth, Budget & Grants Manager Reviewed & Concur: s Bran y Wunker, Finance Director V4 Reviewed for Agenda: 9a. b rt T. Mearns, City Manager U: \Finance \Special Assessments \Stokes Avenue \Release of Lien - 210 -212 Stokes staff report.doc 9- SATISFACTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN State of Florida County of Okaloosa