Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 09-26-1972 Regular — reading text

this was a courtesy that should have been extended. Mr. Rigdon stated that two of the carriers had been notified because there were questions the committee needed clarification on. The other had not been notified as it was simply a matter of renewal of insurance under option to renew. Question was called and motion carried unanimously. Mayor presented recommendations of Committee on Fire Protection for Cinco Bayou & Okaloosa Island Authority. Committee members are: Fred ‘Hedtick;, , ‘George:Palmer, and €. 8. Rigddn,;" dr’. Recommend that the City offer to enter a con- tract with the two political subdivisions (Cinco Bayou’& Okaloosa Island Authority) to provide fine protection based upon the cost “the City of Ft. Walton Beach 2.98 mills * FIRE PROTECTION - Mr. Rigdon moved that the recommendation CINCO BAYOU & be approved. Mr. Brock seconded the OKALOOSA ISLAND motion. Mr. Hedrick desired that it be stated for the record that the 2.98 mills times as- sessed valuation of real and personal property, which is the basis of the charges to Cinco Bayou and Okaloosa Island Authority, for fire protection, was not a case of the City levying any millage on other political subdivisions. Mr. Guidry inquired as to how it would be paid, and the City Attorney stated that it was simply a dollar charge which the political subdivisions could pay out of any funds available to them, at their choice. Question was called and motion carried unanimously. FIRE SUBSTATION Mayor presented the report of the Fire Substation Committee. Members of the committee are: Hurdis Brock, Art Schweizer, and H. C. Van Bus- kirk. *times assessed valuation of real and personal property. RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 72.35 RE: AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER 283 Recommend that a study be made and measurements be drawn up on the site located on the Golf Course. A final report will be given at a later date. Mr. Guidry moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Schweizer. Mr. Hedrick desired that it be stipulated that the recommended study be reported out at the next meeting of Council. This amendment to the motion was agreed to. Question was called and motion passed unanimously. City Attorney read the following reso- lutions and ordinances: 72-35 A RESOLUTION AUTHO@RIZING THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH TO ENTER INTO A A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SECRETARY 72-34 RE: AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PERTAINING TO A LEASE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Guidry moved that the resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Schweizer and carried unanimously. 72-34 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT WALTON BEACH SHRINE CLUB TO ERECT A BUILDING ON THE FAIRGROUNDS PROPERTY LEASED BY THE CITY, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. A question arose as to who would be responsible for insurance covering any damages to the Shriners Building on the Fairgrounds. After a thorough discussion of the problem, the City Manager stated that a resolution passed by Council covered this matter, and suggested that if the basic policy requirement for $300,000-$500,000 coverage were reduced to $100,000-$300,000 which the City carries now, additional insurance to cover the whole of the Fair- ground area including the Shriners building would be only a nominal cost. The City Clerk stated that if they would amend the resolution to stay within the $100,000-$300,000 limits, it could be handled under city coverage at very little extra cost. Mr. Hedrick moved that the resolution be amended to change the limits of insurance required for the buildings in the Fair- ground to $100,000-$300,000. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously. 72.36 RE: CONTRACT 72-36 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WITH DIVISION OF CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH TO ENTER FAMILY SERVICES INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. City Manager stated that a resolution was required to authorize signature of renewal lease of 1 to 5 years with Corps of Engineers of Soft Ball Park. Mr. Palmer moved that the resolution be approved. Mr. Rigdon seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ORDINANCES 510.3 RE: AMENDING 510.3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION SECTION 5-45(b) OF 5-45(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH TO ADD A REQUIREMENT THERETO PERTAINING TO CLEANING OF COMMERCIAL GREASE TRAPS ON COMMERCIAL PREMISES, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Guidry moved that ordinance be passed on 3rd reading. Mr. Schweizer seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 573.2 RE: AMENDING 573.2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE ORD. NO. 573 & 573.1 NO. 573 and 573.1 TO PERMIT CERTAIN FENCES TO BE ERECTED IN FRONT YARDS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Schweizer moved that ordinance be passed on lst reading. Motion was seconded by Mr. Guidry and carried unanimously. 551.1 RE: ESTABLISHING 551.1 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CITY FAIRGROUNDS CITY FAIR GROUNDS, PROVIDING FEES AND CHARGES, RULES FOR USERS OF FACILITIES, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Rigdon moved that the ordinance be passed on lst reading. Mr. Brock seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 508.3 RE: AMENDING SECTION 5-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES 506.2 RE: AMENDING SECTION 8-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (NATIONAL FIRE CODE) 506.3 RE: AMENDING SECTION 8-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (AIA FIRE CODE) 505.3 RE: AMENDING SECTION 5-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SEARS - REF. INDUSTRIAL PARK 285 508.3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TO ADOPT THE 1972 REVISION TO THE SOUTHERN STAN- DARD BUILDING CODE 1969 EDITION AND THE 1969 EDITION OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD HOUSTNEECODE, AND REPEALING THE CON- FLICTING PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Brock moved that the ordinance be passed on lst reading. Mr. Guidry seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 506.2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL FIRE CODE, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Schweizer moved that the ordinance be passed on lst reading. Mr. Guidry seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 506.3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TO ADOPT THE AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 1970 EDITION, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Rigdon moved that the ordinance be passed on lst reading. Mr. Guidry seconded the motion and tit carried unanimously. 505.3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TO ADOPT THE 1971 EDITION AND 1972 REVISIONS TO THE SOUTHERN STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, REPEALENG THE CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND PROVIDING OR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Guidry moved that the ordinance be passed on lst reading. Mr. Schweizer seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. City Manager read a letter from Mr. J. H. Turner of Sears-Roebuck and Company, stating that after long consideration they have decided to table their project for ae "GET OUT THE VOTE" COMMITTEE PETITION FOR MCARTHUR DRIVE SIDEWALKS INDUSTRIAL PARK LAND BID - MORRISON INDUSTRIAL PARK LAND BID - EARTHMOVERS EQUIPMENT ( MILLS) a warehouse in the Industrial Park, and will not be able to follow through on their plans at this time. Mr. Hedrick referred to Item #13 of recommendations of Council as Committee, and stated he felt it was very impor- tant for the City to encourage voters to get out to vote. He made a motion that the Mayor, as Chairman, appoint a Committee of Councilmen, namely, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Guidry, to make plans for a rally to encourage voters to go to the Polls. Motion was seconded. Mr. Rigdon moved to amend the motion to include Mr. Hedrick on the committee. Motion was seconded and passed. Question was called on original motion and it carried unanimously. City Manager presented a petition from property owners on McArthur Drive to have City build sidewalks on this street. Mr. Rigdon suggested it might be well for the City to prepare assessment rolls for building sidewalks, then get the property owners down to a Council Meeting and get their feelings on the matter. It was possible that this might be a way to get much needed sidewalks built. After discussion, Mr. Rigdon moved that the City prepare assessment rolls covering the building of sidewalks on McArthur Drive. Motion was seconded by Mr. Guidry and carried unanimously. City Manager opened a sealed bid from R. L. Morrison to buy property in Indus- trial Park. He stated that the minimum set by Council was $3500.00 per acre, which Mr. Morrison was bidding. Mr. Rigdon moved that the bid be accepted... Mr. Guidry seconded the motion and it i i carried unanimously. City Manager opened a sealed bid of Earthmovers Equipment, Inc., signed by Roy Gonzales, for Industrial Park Property adjacent to Mill Bros. Gen. Contracting Co. Bid was $3500.00 per acre for 2.5 acres. He stated that the minimum price DAY CARE GRANT RESOLUTION MR & R DRAINAGE PROBLEM 287 set by Council was $3500.00 per acre. A general discussion was had as to whether or not this bid was on behalf of Mr. O. C. Mills. Mr. Hedrick then moved that provided the bid was from the same parties and covered the same property as bid had been advertised for that the bid be accepted. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously. City Manager presented a letter from Mrs. Alice Starkey, Day Care Center Director, requesting a resolution be adopted to authorize the signing of an agreement stating that the City will give the amount budgeted for the Day Care Center, and if all funds are not spent at the end of the year, they will be held for the Center. Mr. Rigdon questioned the possibility they might be signing a blank check for future years. City Attorney stated that the agreement was a one shot item covering money already budgeted for the project. It was moved and seconded and unanimously carried that the funds budgeted for the Day Care Center be paid to the Center. Mrs. Starkey said she believed the agree- ment desired to be signed only states that if the City will give the $7500.00 as budgeted, the money will be matched with three times that amount. She stated that this needs to be done immediately if the project is to begin soon. 72.36 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH TO ENTER INTO A CON- TRACT WITH THE DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the resolution to authorize signature of the agreement be adopted. City Manager presented request of MR&R Trucking Company for assistance from the City in providing necessary drainage at 34 Chicago Avenue. He stated that this company was preparing to improve their property and repave and desired help on a drainage problem. 988 NOTE OF THANKS GARY LEE, AUTO DEALER CONSTRUCTION - REST- ROOM WAIVER URBAN RENEWAL AREA ~- SITE CLEARANCE #1 SEWER PLANT - ODORS ADJOURNMENT After discussion, Mr. Palmer moved that the request be turned over th the Public Werks Director for study and recommen- dations. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Letter of thanks from Mrs. Zolena Guidry was: read. Mr. Brock brought up the matter of restroom requirements in regard to the buildings being constructed by Mr. Gary Lee for a new car lot facility. He stated that there were restrooms in two of the three buildings, and Mr. Lee desired to have the requirement waived in regard to a small office facility.