Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-10-1999 Regular — reading text

OF FORESTRY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 27. Mrs.Baggett secoDded motion. Mr. Tudter moved to adopt Res. 99- Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, received clarification that the county' s portion of the grant is for the restoration of native vegetation to provide wildlife habitat, reduce stormwater nmoff into the Bay, and to offer passive recreation and natural resource education opportunities for visitors. The Mayor eaUed for the vote OR the motion and it e:anied uDaDimOllsly with Camatban, Baggett, Dowling, Tuc:ker, Kelley, and Collins in favor (Covey absent).  8/ 10/99 86 l'. 1t~ ~ SIJftDItT. OF.:. 26.. mci A RESOLUfION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Carnathan moved to adopt Res. 99- 26. Mr. Dowling seconded motion. Mrs. Collins requested the motion be amended to add the words " and other possibilities permitted by general Jaw" to the second puagrapb to expand the endorsement of the roc. Mr. Carnathan and Mr. Dowling accepted the amendment. The Mayor e:alled for the vote on the motion, as anteuded, and it carried unanimously with Camatha, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, KeDey, and COIliBS in favor (Covey absent). lf. - -,."...,.,, i:. 4:; ~?_-~.-... r~..,. o;_.~""""'_"""~""'.. .<' I'!'~~_."""_"'-! c: Discussion of engineering cost to redesign the proposed Butler Drive improvement. The City Manager explained this is to provide information to the Council on the possible cost of redesigning Butler Drive at an estimated cost of$ 2, 5oo.00 as requested at the July 27 Council meeting, and that no action is needed by Council. A RESOLUfION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WAI..TON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC FACILITIES GRANT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, THE CULTURAL FACILITIES PROGRAM FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI~PURPOSE ADDITION AND REPLACEMENT ROOFING TO THE INDIAN TEMPLE MOUND MUSEUM AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mn.Collins moved to adopt Res. 99-25. Mr. Dowling seconded motion. Discussion ensued regarding the pitched metal roof that will be constructed on the museum and the concern that a metal roof will take away from the appearance of the building. The City Manager explained that no architectural plans have been made that a grant is being applied for based on cost estimates. He explained C.. ouncil would decide the actual roof design after the gr.utt is received. Further discussion included the fact that the metal roof on the downtown restrooms is not silver in color as specified by Council several months ago, and that in the future the color of the roof, as well as the type, be in keeping with Councirs specifications. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tue:ker, Kelley, and COIliDS in favor (Covey absent). e Mr. Carnathan moved to authorize the City Manager to execute u agreemeut with Okaloosa County for a F10rida Boating Improvement Program Project, Grant AgreemeDt CODtrad No.OKBP~1006 for the Garnlen Beach Park. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it e:arriedunanimously with Camathu, Baggett, Dowling, Tue:ker, Kelley, and Collins in favor (Covey absent). The meeting recessed at 8: 45 p.1O. The meeting reconvened at 9: 00 p.m. w:-.~ Request to amend the bid awarded to Universal Sprinkler & Landscaping Inc. for the interim improvementS to US 98. The CDS Director explained that several elements of the construction phase need to be modified in order to address field conditions and the changes made to the original bid. Modifications include installing curbing at the back of the landscape islands; the addition of three ADA-ap roved handicapped access ramps; and brick pavers be used in the landscape islands directly in front of existing fire hydrants. She requested the bid award be increased by a total of $12, 404.29, bringing the total cost of the bidawaninot to exceed $ 163, 056.97.  8/10/ 99 87 1~~=~.:: .;:~~~ =: ..::~~~- ~:_.:" t~- : I-~~~ 2" ~-,?~ -:;.,~ 2"~~~ Mr. Tucker expressed concern that a conflict may exist between the CRA statutes and the expenditure of TIF fimds for the interim imp'ovements on Highway 98. Mr. Tucker moved to table the issue until the August 24 CoundJ meetinx to give the City Attoraey u opportunity to review the issue. The City Manager clarified the City's CRA attorney bas reviewed this issue previously and clarified the expenditures of funds which would pennit the CRA to use the TIF funds for the interim improvements on Highway 98. I Mr. Tucker withdrew his motion. Mr. Kelley moved to ilKrease the bid award to Universal Sprinlder and LudKaping Ine.,for a total bid award BOtto exc:eed $ 163,056.97. Motion wu seamded by Mn. Collins and carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Kelley, and ColOns in favor and Tucker opposed ( Covey absent). 0~: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH REQUESTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INSTALL RAISED MEDIANS ON STATE ROAD 189 (HEAL PARKWAY), FROM STATE ROAD 30 (US HWY 98) TO HOLLYWOOD BOULEV ARO, AS PART OF THE STATE' S RESURFACING PROJECT FOR FY 2000/2001; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Kelley moved to adopt Res.99- 24. Mr. Dowling seconded motion. Council received clarification that if additionat costs to the City are anticipated by the FOOT, the issue will come back to Council for approval and budgeting of funds. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it e:arried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Carnathu, Baggett, Dowling, Kelley, and Collins in favor and Tuc:ker opposed ( Covey absent). E:~~~~~~~~~~~ Consideration of appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Carnathan moved to appoint Peggy Taylor, 224 Coral Drive, SW, Fort Walton Beach, to the Code Enforcement Board unexpired term until AprilS, 2000. Motion was sec:onded for... by Mr. KdJey IIICI carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Carnathan, Baggett,Dowling, Kelley, and Collins in favor and Tucker opposed ( abient). Covey Discussion ensued regarding the method of voting for appointments to City boards and committees so that each applicant can be nominated and voted on. Suggestions included nominating applicants by lot and to discuss the qualifications of each applicant The City Attorney explained that, according to Roberts Rules of Order, nominees are voted on in the order the nominations are made and a series of polling may be gone through before a majority is appointed. Nominations do not require a second The City Clerk reported she advertises often in the newspaper for awlicants to serve on the various boards and receives few responses. E:;~ f-;.:-~._:._:=!:=":' ~~ 7,.._~ Consideration of appointment to the Beautification Committee. I Mr. Kelley DIOved to appoint Barbara Wells, 221 A Hollywood Blvd., Fort Walton Beac:h, to the Beautif' Committee for an unexpired term until Oetober 27, 2001. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried with Carnathan, Baggett,Dowling,Tucker, Kelley, and Collins iD favor (Covey absent). ac:ation unanimously The City Clerk reported there are presently three vacancies on the Beautification Committee and had only one application. 2 =-- z;..; ::..:. Councilwoman Collins received clarification on the letter from FEMA regarding isolated errors discovered in the preliminary flood zone maps for the county;Councilman Tucker was informed of the status of sidewalk construction at Club. Countty  8/ 10/99 88 lADo~. m!lTJ The Mayor reported a letter referencing the minimum wake area is ready to be sent to Commissioner Nicholson~ and the Panhandle League of Cities is requesting a list of issues detennined to be crucial in the comnl1mity. Issues mentioned by Council included traffic. water. education, public transportation, police & fire pension issues. and the funding formula on sales tax revenue. Council discussed the City's support of the letter as to the distribution of the sales tax revenue and whether the Okaloosa County League of Cities should readdress the issue. Mr. Carnathan moved to dirert the Mayor to advise the OCLOC that the City is interested in revisiting the letter to the County Commission. ( regarding the additional one cent sales tax issue and funding distribution). Mn. Baggett sec:onded motion and it e:arried by a vote of 6 to I with Camathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tue:ker, and Collins in favor and Kdley opposed ( Covey absent). z~ : tj>,~.( i. I.~:~~;< rn;";": iL.;:.. ::...:::~ ~~i.'!:: 5::'~"":::'~ ;...~~ _ ~,,~. The City Manager reminded everyone of Kid's Day on Thursday, August 12 from 11. 2 at the Landing. The City Manager received a call from Chris Holley regarding a workshop between the City and County to disCuss a variety of issues. Consensus was to set the workshop for Tuesday, October 12, at 9: 00 Lm. The City Manager will contact Mr. Holley to confirm the date. Council received updates on several City projects currently underway, including the golf course renovations, the municipal facilities,and water improvements at the water treatment plant. The City Manager reported the architect for the golf club clubhouse would be providing two optional conceptual designs to be reviewed and approved by Council. Council requested they receive the designs at least a week in advance of the Council meeting so they will have ample time to review the designs. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.rn.