Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 07-14-1981 Regular — reading text

Mayor said, as she understood, the gate would be installed shortly. Mayor asked if there were any other questions, if not, the status report will be filed. DOUBLE TAXATION Mayor presented status report on double taxation. Informational letter was provided Councilmen from Levy, Taylor & Montjoy, Attorneys at Law, Suite 346, Barnette Bank Building, Tallahassee, Florida, dated June 16, 1981, Re: Double taxation- City of Fort Walton Beach et al v. Okaloosa County, regarding the progress and status of the double taxation matter. Mr. Baughman sai~ since report is lengthly, re- quested report not be read. Mayor said since each Council person has this report in their package, that it is quite lengthly, if anyone has any question we would be glad to attempt to answer them. Mr. Baughman moved to accept report. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franklin. Mayor said, as a point of information, most of the Council met with Mr. Levy when he was here 1 and wa very impressed with his work he was doing. Mayor said it had been moved and seconded that we dispense with the reading. Motion carried. Mr. Miller asked if there were any issues available on that matter that was tabled by the previous Counci 1. Mayor said there was quite a few. Mr. Mi ller' said he meant related to the issue of 230 7/ 14/ 81 double taxation. Mayor said, I don; t believe so, not that actually, 11m almost positive. LETTER OF Mayor presented a letter of appreciation regarding APPRECIATION the Sanitation Department. SANITATION DEPT. Mayor said the report was quite lengthly but that she would be glad to read it. Asked what you would like me to do? Mr. Miller requested Mayor read letter. Mayor read the letter which was signed " A future Citizen of Fort Walton Beach". She appreciated the help of City Employees in helping her recover a garbage bag which contained part of a wardrobe, which was erroneously placed out for trash pick- up. Mr. Franklin asked if employees could be identified that helped assist and if so would like to see a letter from the Mayor complementing these workers for an excellent job. Mayor said she would obtain the names of these employees and see that they receive the proper consideration and thanks for their diligent work. Employees were: Mrs. Janet Stephan, Mr. Richard Rebholz, Mr. Joe Hendrix, Mr. John Collins and Mr. Roberto Cos ta. ) 500 CEMETERY Mayor reported Mrs. Margaret S. Null donated another DONATION- MRS. NULL 500 to the cemetery. Mayor further said this was a $ 1, 000 total in about two months time. Mayor said Council had decided to put a plaque at the cemetery for her and in her letter that she replied to Mr. Elliott said she would prefer white much dogwood trees or trees instead of a plaque. BOARD OF ADJpSTMENT Mayor presented a letter from Patricia M. Thornber RESIGNATION- as follows: PATRICIA THORNBER I have enjoyed serving with you and the conunittee on the Board of Adjustment. It is necessary for me to tender my resignation effective midnight, 30 June 1981, as I cannot be a Councilman and be on the Board." Mr.Baughman moved to accept resignation and consider appointment to fill vacancy at next meeting. Mr. Thornber said she had a nomination for the Board of Adjustment Mayor said there was a place for that later.  231 7/ 14/ 81 Mr. Baughman moved to accept resignation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Grant and carried unanimously. KA'IHRYN Mayor presented letter of resignation to Board I RESIGNATION a P. ~ - FIREMEN' S of Trustees of the Firemen' s Pension Fund effective PENSION June 28, 1981. The term expires July I, 1981, from Kathryn P. Bagley for the same reason as Mrs. Thornber. I Mayor said her term was running out and that she could not be Mayor and be on the Firemen' s Pension Board Mr. at the Frnaklin moved same time. to accept resignation and come prepared next appoint someone to replace meeting to you. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bishop and carried unanimously. APPOINr INTERIM Mr. Franklin asked for unaniIoous consent to introduce at CI'lY A" TCRNEY I' this time to consider acceptance of an interim City Attorney. I feel that one must be appointed at least on an interim basis. I move to suspend the rules that interfere with this introduction. I feel uneasy about reading resolutions without an attorney sitting up here beside me. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baughman. Mayor said, moved and seconded to suspend a rule I that would an attorney, prohibit correct? to introduce nominations for Mayor asked for discussion. Mr. Miller asked if the position be filled on permanent or temporary basis. Mr. Franklin said, interim basis. Mr. Franklin said he thought it was a necessity at this time to have a City Attorney to act for us due to litigation and I think at this