Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-11-1995 Regular — reading text

PROVIDED FOR CDBG PARCEL DISPOSITION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. The City Attorney read the resolution by title only. Hrs. Wynineqar moved to approve Res. 95- 8. Motion was seconded by Hr. Campbell. Discussion included an explanation of the resolution, the number and location of lots involved, and restrictions on the lots. David deVaux, 348 NW Marie Circle, questioned whether the Habitat for Humanity homes are placed on tax rolls, and was told that is correct. Discussion ensued regarding the conveying of properties, and how the transfer procedures vary between the OCDC and Habitat for Humanity. Ellen Holt, Executive Director of the Okaloosa Cormnunity Development Corporation, explained that OCDC clients have mortgages through banks, and Habitat of Humanity holds mortgages on their homes. Phyllis Watson, 219 Watson Drive, questioned if there was a set price on the homes, and was informed the City conveys the lots and the two organizations involved set the prices. The Mayor called for the vote to approve Res. 95- 8 and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell, Watson, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wynineqar in favor. Bob Dean, Executive Director of Okaloosa and Walton County Habitat for Humanity, Ellen Holt, OCDC Executive Director, and Sabu Williams, a representative of Greater Peace Baptist Church, each thanked Council for their support of the Habitat for Humanity Program.  4/ 11/ 95 45 COUNCIL APPT- Consideration of Council appointment to serve as Mayor Pro MAYOR PRO TEM Tem for one year from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 96. Mr. Campbell nominated Dean Covey to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The Mayor called for the vote to appoint Dean Covey as Mayor Pro Tam for one year from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 96 and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell, Watson, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wynineqar in I COUNCIL APPT- CDC favor. Consideration Development of Council Council for one appointment year from 4- 1- 95 to the until Community 3- 31- 96. Mr. Campbell nominated Clay Carnathan to serve as Council representative on the Community Development Council. The Mayor called for the vote to appoint Clay Carnathan to the CDC for one year from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 96 and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell, Watson, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wynineqar in favor. COUNCIL APPT- EDC Consideration of Council appointment to the Economic Development Council for one year from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 96. Ms. Gibson nominated Jim Watson to serve as Council representative on the Economic Development Council. Mr. Carnathan nominated Dean Covey to serve as Council representative on the Economic Development Council. Mr. Covey declined the nomination. The Mayor called for the vote to appoint Jim Watson to the EnC for one year from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 96 and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell, Watson, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wynineqar in favor. COUNCIL APPTS- MPO Consideration of three Council representatives, and an alternate for each representative, to the Metropolitan Planning Organization for one year from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 96. Mrs. Wyninegar nominated Jim Murtha, Dean Covey, and Chris Gibson as Council representatives to the MPO, and Bob Campbell, Clay Carnathan, and Cissy Wyninegar as Council representatives to the MPO for one year from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 96. I The Mayor called for the vote to appoint Jim Murtha, Dean Covey and Chris Gibson as representatives to the KPO, and to appoint Wynineqar Bob Campbell, as Clay alternates Carnathan, and for Cissy one year from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 96 and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell, Watson, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wynineqar in favor. 246 4/ 11/ 95 COUNCIL APPT- Consideration of Council appointment to the Okaloosa County GAS DISTRICT BOARD Gas District Board for a four- year term from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 99. Mrs. Wyninegar informed Council that by way of the rotation schedule the City of Fort Walton Beach is the Chairman of the Board for an indefinite period. Mr. Carnathan nominated Bob Campbell as Council representative to the Okaloosa County Gas District Board. The Mayor called for the vote to appoint Bob Campbell to the Okaloosa County Gas District Board for a four- year term from 4- 1- 95 through 3- 31- 99 and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell, Watson, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wyninegar in favor. COUNCIL APPT- RUA Consideration of Council appointment to the Regional Utility Authority for a one year term from 4- 1- 95 until 3- 31- 96. Mr. Campbell nominated Chris Gibson as Council representative to the RUA.