Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 07-06-1970 Special — reading text

115 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 6, 1970 1 INTRODUCTION A special meeting of Beach, 6, 1970, present: Florida, at was 7: 30 p. m. the City Council of Fort Walton held at the with the City Hall on July following members Maurice McLaughlin, Mayor George Palmer C. H. Rigdon C. H. Long William Sconie~s Joseph W. Guidry H. H. Carnathan and, City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerk- Finance Director. Invocation given by Councilman Palmer. Mayor stated the two reasons for this special meeting those being: A copy of the Notice of Special Meeting dated 6- 29- 70 is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. l. To name successor to Mr. Killingsworth' s position as Councilman Ward 2. A Waiver of Notice of Meeting is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. 2. To elect a new Mayor Pro Tem for the coming year. Mayor then called for nominations to fill the position of Councilman Ward 2. 1 Mr.Sconiers opened the floor for nominations by nominating Mr. Art Schweitzer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Guidry. There being no further nominations Mayor called for a vote. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor then called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem for the coming year. 116 Mr. Sconiers opened the floor of nominations by nominating Councilman C. H. Long. Mr. Palmer seconded the motion. There being no further nominations Mayor called for a vote. The motion was carried unanimously. Mayor recessed the meeting so that Mr. Schweitzer could be contacted to appear before Council and be sworn in. Mr. Schweitzer was sworn in at 8: l0 p. m. as Councilman Ward 2. NT This then adjourned at 8: 12 ADJOURN~ special meeting was p. m. and discussion on next year' s budget took place. APPROVED: ~ ~~ 19~ KAYOR:~~ ~ 7~ A6/ dl.\. t~_ City Clerk  June 24, 1970 To the Mayor, City Councilmen, and Citizens - I tender my resignation as IV{ ", 11/ City Councilman. Ward 2, effective 1970. i'-, ~, It' s been rewarding I a j .~. t' I. four years, a joy and privilege to have taken a part in shaping and organizing the continued growth of fort Walton Beach, the finest city in the State of Florida. 1 Let me say now that this city belongs to the wonderful people who live here. I j j' Thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me serve you as your City i\ j Councilman. I have been privileged to serve~ under the leadership of four of the I J fines t mayors in the nation; Dr. W. W. I anywhere Thompson.. . Mr . Ed Brown, I Mr. H. French Brown, Jr., and present Mayor, Mr. Maurice McLaughlin. 1 now our J I I I They are real gentlemen and great supporters of our City, County, State, and U. S. j I Government. I feel the success of our fine City has been brought about by our i' in God and excellent trust relationship between present and past Councilmen, I i City Manager, Mayors, and all City employees. I feel that honesty is the most important qualification for any public office, and I also feel that the people deserve and must demand an active voice in government. Every citizen should avail themselves to serve in what- j I ever capacity possible to preserve our form of government. I have tendered my resignation to the City Council of Fort Walton Beach j 1 for the following reason; to seek the seat of County Commissioner, District 4, i being vacated by Commissioner Bill Landreth who has said he will not seek i re- election. I have a desire to serve all the people of Okaloosa County. I want to serve God, Country, and Fellowman. I ask all the citizens of this County to join with me to continue wholesome progress for all Okaloosa County. I ask every citizen residing in the State for I i I one year and County for six months who have not registered to vote', to please, 1' i I please, register and vote. In this way we will keep our country free. America' s greatest need at this hour is for men " Tall men, Sun Crowned, who live above the fog r:; in public duty and in private thinking." Above all we should think calmly and we".  SOME OF MY OBJECTIVES: l. To make a study of county problems and work for the general improvements I' of it' s government and it' s efficient administrations in this county through cooperative effort. 2. To bring closer together the different municipalities of the county for the purpose of mutual assistance in the solution of county problems. 3. To promote the exchange of ideas and experiences in successful methods to county administration. 4. To encourage and work for the welfare of the citizens of the respective communities of' Okaloosa County. 5. Take positive steps to stop effluent from being dumped in our beautiful I, waters. 6. Push for more and better roads and highways. 7. Promote recreation development for people of all ages. 8. Promote anti- drug seminars. 9. To back all law enforcement ~~ th whatever means necessary to protect the 1" i citizens and business establishments of our county. 10. , I' m lOO% for ~he two greatest assets in Okaloosa County; that being our Air Force Bases and Tourism) STERLYN W. KILLINGSWORTH