Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 12-12-1978 Regular — reading text

not have an immediate need are blocking a situation and then turning around and getting it free. Mr. Rigdon said he does not care who owns that property. I am interested  12/ 12/ 78 C6~ ln serving the taxpayers of Fort Walton Beach. They need water out there for protection. My question is, what is the difference in the 550 feet from Ready Street to Stokes Avenue? I Public Works Director explained that it would cost $ 1, 000 for the temporary line and $ 3, 000 for the permanent line. Mayor called for a vote on the amend- ment. Mr. Baughman, Bishop and Hunt voted for the amendment. Mr. Rigdon, Hill, Houghton, and Brock voted against the amendment. Amendment failed. Mayor called for a vote on the original motion. Mr. Rigdon, Houghton, Hill and Brock voted YES. Mr. Baughman, Bishop and Hunt voted NO. Motion carried. Mr. Rigdon had to leave the meeting due to sickness in family. Mr. Hunt moved that before water, sewer and all the improvements are put in on Stokes Avenue, that Stokes Avenue be given back to the property owners. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bishop. Mr. Hunt that the City has explained accepted Stokes Avenue as a street and I can see a possibility where the development ordinance could be bypassed inadvertently down the line where the taxpayers could end up paying for the improvements, and I am opposed to it. The ordinance specifically states that the developer will pay for it. The ordinance says that the City will pro- vide services and pave the streets if and when the developer or property owners will pay for it. 1 Mr. Baughman said here again you have two large businessmen blocking the situation. Dr. Houghton moved that an amendment be made to the original motion to refer it to a committee to study and come back with a recommendation. Motion died for lack of a second. Dr. Houghton then moved that the subject be tabled. Motion was seconded by Mr. 082 12/ 12/ 78 Brock and Mayor called for a vote. Dr. Houghton, Mr. Brock and Mr. Bishop voted YES. Mr. Hill, Mr. Hunt and Mr. Baughman voted NO. Mayor broke the tie vote by voting YES. Motion to J: table the subject carried. PURCHASE OF CASH Mayor presented a recommendation from REGISTERS Superintendent of Recreation that the City purchase two cash registers from Bill Thompson Ofjice Equipment Center: 1. OneTEC MA- 190 12 total cash regis- terwith slip printer - $ 1, 819. 00 Senior Citizens Building) 2. OneTEC MA- 173 30 total cash regis- terwith slip printer $ 2, 390. 00 Hedrick Recreation Complex) Contacted NCR on three different occas- ions and they would not return phone calls to give a quote. City Clerk explained that the adminis- tration feels that the cash registers are necessary for internal control, and that the paperwork will be cut down enough to justify the cost of the machine. Mr. Baughman moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bishop and carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION: Mayor presented a request for annex- 706 RODNEY STREET ation for Lot J. B10<; , k G, Garnier Heights 1st Addition ( 706 Rodney) Fred Olafson. Mr. moved that the annexation be Hunt approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bishop and carried unanimously. INVOICE FROM BENEFIT Mayor presented an invoice from Benefit SYSTEMS, INC. Systems, Inc. in the amount of $ 1, 873. 69 for Consulting Services for the City Pension System Revision. Dr. the invoice be Houghton moved that approved for payment. Motion was secon- ded by Mr. Brock and carried unanimously.  r. 0'> 12/ 12/ 78 n ' COST ESTIMATE FOR BAYOU Mayor presented a cost estimate for WOOD SLANE paving Bayou Woods Lane, to be located in Bayou Woods 5th Addition, in the amount of $ 4, 417. 00. Developer requests excess material from sub grade and drive- ways ( approximately 150 cubic yards of sand) be left for his use. I Mr. and Brock moved that the cost estimate the request for sand be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baughman and carried with Mr. Hunt abstaining. COST ESTIMATE FOR SCOTTS- Cost estimate of $ 7, 985. 85 for Street DALE DRAINAGE Drainage for Scottsdale Subdivision was presented. City Manager explained that the original cost estimate was $ 9, 778. 80, and the developer had written a check in this amount to the City. If this new cost estimate is approved, City Clerk will refund the balance of $ l, 792. 95' to the developer. Dr. Houghton moved that the new cost estimate be approved. Motion was sec- onded by Mr. Brock and carried unani- mously. FEES WAIVED FOR COUNTY Authorization was requested by adminis- ROAD DEPARTMENT tration to waive all fees for moving County Road Department building into the Industrial Park. Mr. Baughman moved that the fees be waived. Motion was seconded by Dr. Houghton and carried unanimously. INVOICES FROM J. B. Two invoices were presented from J. B. CONVERSE & CO., INC. Converse & Co., Inc.: One for services in accordance with Golf Course Irrigation System- Construction in the amount of $ 11, 710. 86; One for services in accordance with 1 Miscellaneous Water Improvements- Cons- truction Phase in the amount of $ 19, 618. 40. Mr. Baughman moved that the invoices be approved for payment. Motion was seconded by Mr. Brock and carried unanimously. ATTORNEY FOR WATER & Mayor read a letter from City Attorney SEWER BOND ISSUE that he will stating handle the valida- tion of the Water and Sewer Bond Issue for 1/ 2 of 1% of the amount of the r 264 12/ 12/ 78 bonds validated and issued. Mr. Hunt moved that the City accept this offer. Motion was seconded by Dr. Houghton and carried unanimously. UNIFORMS FOR WATER & SEWER Mayor presented a requisition for OPERATION EMPLOYEES uniforms for Water and Sewer Operation employees: 68 shirts @ $ 7. 40 each and 68 pants @ $ 9. 60 each for a total of 1, 156. 00 ( Uniforms for 17 employees) City Manager explained that these employees are out at night and have to go to peop1els houses and they have no identification. Mr. Hunt moved that the requisition be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bishop and carried unanimously. LINDSEY HIRED FOR REVISION Mayor presented a proposal and request OF CITY PENSION PLANS for authorization to hire William H. Lindsey of Benefit Systems, Inc. to do a total revision of the City pension plans ( rewrite ordinances, contracts, etc.) for an estimated cost between 1, 400 and $ 2, 100. Mr. Hunt moved that authorization be granted hire Mr. to Lindsey. Motion was seconded by Mr. Brock and carried unanimously. REQUEST TO REDEFINE PROPERTY Randy Stokes presented a request to