Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 09-24-1996 Regular — reading text

from thepublic wished to address the issue. As there anyone was no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Covey moved adopt Ord. 1297 on second reading. to Motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell, Watson, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wyninegar in favor. REGULAR AGENDA GENERAL Mike Calloway, First Vice President of Merrill Lynch EMPLOYEES Consulting Services, gave a presentation on the performance PENSION FUND of the General Employees Pension Fund. Discussion ensued regarding increasing the percentage of stocks from 50% to 65%, having a complete review of investment policies, and amending the ordinance which allows up to 50% in stocks. Mr. Carnathan moved to direct Staff to contact the consultant and begin a review of the governing ordinance General the Employees Pension Fund of determining if the for the purposes ordinance should be updated. Motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell, Watson, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wyninegar in favor.  9- 24- 96 5 PAWS CONTRACT Consideration of a proposed contract for animal control services with the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society ( PAWS) from October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1999. Mrs. Wyninegar moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed contract for services with PAWS for a total of three years beginning October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1999, with the condition that PAWS provides a quarterly report to the City. Motion was seconded by Ms. Gibson. I Brien to time the of Blankenship, answer housing questions Animal of Control impounded and Executive from stray Council Officers animals, and Director which after the of hours PAWS, included and was the on available response weekends, patrolling of the Fort Walton Beach City limits. Mr. Blankenship agreed to provide a quarterly animal control activity report to the City as a condition of the contract. The Mayor Pro Tem called for the vote on the motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed contract for services with PAWS years beginning for a total of three october 1, ending September 30, 1996, and 1999, with the condition that PAWS provides a quarterly report to the City and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Carnathan, Campbell, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wyninegar in favor and Watson opposed. SUSTAINABLE Consideration of participation in the Sustainable Communities COMMUNITIES Demonstration Program. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM The CDS explained that the Program has been endorsed Director by theMunicipal Planning Board, Vision Stewardship Committee, and the Community Redevelopment Agency. He further explained that the program is very competitive, and the advantages include prioritization of grants, technical assistance, and state level support to help cities sustain themselves. Mrs. Wyninegar moved to endorse the recoamendations of the MPB, VPSC AND CRA Boards by authorizing the Mayor to execute a stating the letter City' s statement of Interest in Participating in the Sustainable CoIImunities Demonstration Program. Motion was seconded by Mr. Watson and carried unanimously with carnathan, Campbell, Watson, Gibson, Covey, Murtha, and Wyninegar in favor. I INSURANCE Renewal of the City' s Property, Casualty, and Workers RENEWAL Compensation insurance for the claim year October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997. Mark Moss from Corporate Risk Management reviewed the City' s insurance and was available to answer questions from Council. 6 9- 24- 96 moved to renew insurances for It~:t . propl=. INSURANCE ( CONT) Mrs. Wyninegar and workers compensation for the period of october casualty 30, 1997, follows: $ 444, 23\ to 1, 1996 through September as the Florida League of Cities for property loss, liabili': y, and workers compensation, and $ 5, 515 for boiler i.! 1d machinery; $ 12, 676 to Long Insurance Agency spech,l for items such property coverage for inland marine as museu ~ artifacts, golf carts and equipnent; $ 1, 812 to Florids' combined Life for police and fire accidental death coverage required under Florida statutes; and $ 1, 730 to Florida Petroleum Liability for liability coverage for the City' s above ground gas tanks, for a total of $ 489, 578 in projected premiums. Also, that the City maintain the current amounts budgeted for insurance, which includes $ 634, 738 for workers'