Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 05-23-06 regular minutes — reading text

abstained, Pullen and Hartwell absent). ORD. 1703. ANNEXATION OF 653 COUNTRY CLUB AVENUE NE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION OF LOT 3 AND THE SOUTH 30. 75 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK B, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION 653 COUNTRY CLUB AVENUE NE); PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY ANNEXED; PROVIDING FOR EFFECT OF ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Len Mitchell, Long Range Planning Manager, explained this was a voluntary annexation request which is found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and the MPB recommended approval to Council. Mr. Mitchell noted that due to public hearing requirements, the ordinance will be brought to Council for second reading at the June 27, 2006 Council meeting. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1703 on first reading. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich in favor ( Pullen and Hartwell absent). ORD. 1704. COMP PLAN AMENDMENT. MILITARY INSTALLATION COMPATIBILITY The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIRECTIONS- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH: 2008, PURSUANT TO FLORID STATUTES, CHAPTER 163; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF A TEX: AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT REGARDING MILITARY INSTALLATIO COMPATIBILITY, COORDINATION AND EDUCATION RESULTING FROM AN AMENDMENT PROPOSE BY AN APPLICATION OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THI Mr. Mitchell explained this type of amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is exempt from the twice a year limitations per Senate Bill 1604, which was enacted in 2004, which created legislative findings on compatibility of development with military installations. Ii  221 Regular Meeting OS/ 23/ 06 ORD. 1704 ( CONTI Mr. Mitchell discussed the goals and objectives of the ordinance, including promoting compatible development and redevelopment with the City of Fort Walton Beach; fostering meaningful intergovernmental coordination between the City and military; and developing a public information program to advise prospective residents and property owners near the military installations of the impacts, such as noise and other nuisances. r j The Municipal Planning Board recommended approval of the ordinance, with language suggested by the I military to include " and Growth Management Plan" on Policy B. 2.3. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Ord. 1704 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich In favor ( Pullen and Hartwell absent). FINAL PLAT APPROVAL- MAX' S TOWNHOMES. 3 A & B MAGNOLIA AVENUE SE Consideration of a request for Final Plat Approval for Max' s Townhomes Subdivision; a replat of a parcel of property into two (2) lots located at 3 A & B Magnolia Avenue SE, for the purpose of transfer of ownership by owner Max W. Wright. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in Mr. Mitchell. The applicant was not present. Mr. Mitchell advised the request is to replat a parcel of property into two lots for the purpose of transfer of ownership, and that the Municipal Planning Board recommended approval. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Mr. Holmes moved to approve the final plat for Max' s Townhomes Subdivision, located at 3 A & B Magnolia Avenue SE. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich in favor (Pullen and Hartwell absent). REGULAR AGENDA-GENERAL PUBLIC Jim Horsley, 1224 Twin Bay Drive, county resident, addressed his concern with the new fee structure at the golf course that will take effect June 1. Mr. Horsley requested that his annual membership fee of $650. 00, which is already paid prorated to June 1, and the unused balance of $270. 85, be applied toward a new annual membership at the proposed new rate, whereby on June 1 he will pay $ 179. 15 additional for a new annual membership at the rate of $450.00. Mr. Horsley advised his preference would be that the unused portion of 270. 85 on his annual membership be refunded so he can play elsewhere. The City Manager explained there are three provisions provided for a refund of a golf club membership: 1) move from the area, 2) the death of a member, or 3) a doctor's excuse stating the member can no longer play golf. The City Manager advised if a refund was given to one member, others may follow and expect a refund as well. Patrick Oliver, 245 A Brooks Street, wished to offer a traffic alternative for downtown and wanted to know if the City has commissioned a study for directing traffic downtown. The Mayor explained a US 98/ Brooks Bridge Working Group has been created to look at alternatives for interim fixes to improve traffic flow and congestion on both sides of Brooks bridge. He advised the group has met and is entertaining alternatives. The Mayor suggested Mr. Oliver attend the June 2nd meeting at the Library at 10: 00 am to present his traffic alternative. 222 Regular Meeting OS/ 23/ 06 ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE. FOOD/ BEVERAGE CONCESSION AT FWB GOLF CLUB Consideration of a request by Mr. Saras Taveprungsengku ( Mr. T) to assign the lease for the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Food and Beverage Concession to Orasa Group, Inc.; Ms. Vanida Jariyatephavon, President. The City Manager advised she received a request from Mr. T to sublet the remainder of their lease agreement for food and beverage concession at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club to Orasa Group, Inc. After discussion I with the City Attorney, Mr. T was advised he could not sublet the remainder of the lease; but rather, could assign the remainder of the lease to another party. The City Manager reported she met with Ms. Jariyatephavon, who provided her company' s most recent financial statements and articles of incorporations, and Mr. T indicated he would remain as operations manager of Two Trees Restaurant. The City Manager informed the lease does permit for assignment of the lease and is up to the discretion of Council whether to approve. Mr. Tucker moved to assign the lease for the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Food and Beverage Concession to Orasa Group, Inc.; Ms. Vanida Jariyatephavon, President. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich In favor Pullen and Hartwell absent). HURRICANE PLAN PRESENTATION Presentation by Chief Dutton on the Hurricane Preparedness. Fire Chief Mike Dutton gave a presentation on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the Hurricane Plan Matrix. Discussion ensued regarding a special hurricane edition of the Fort Walton Beach Bits, which contains information on planned training by the City's Fire Department for the Community Emergency Response T earn CERT), and the Hurricane Evacuation Transportation Needs Survey, which can be filled out and will assist the City in determining transportation of citizens needing assistance to shelters during a hurricane. Also requested was determining whether the Fairgrounds could be used as a pet shelter. CONTRACT TO REVIEW/ REVISE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE Consideration of a request to enter into a Contract for Professional Services to Comprehensively Review and Revise the Land Development Code with Wilson Miller in the Amount of $48,625. In FY 2005-06 $25,000 has been budgeted in FY 2006 for this work. If approved, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Note: A budget transfer will be required at year's end. Len Mitchell, Planning Manager, advised representatives from WilsonMiller are available to answer any questions Council might have. Ii Mr. Tucker moved to authorize the City Manager enter into a Contract with WilsonMiller for Professional ,. Services to Comprehensively Review and Revise the Land Development Code in the Amount of 48,625. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich in favor (Pullen and Hartwell absent). RES. 06- 17. AMEND FEE SCHEDULE. PARKS AND RECREATION The Mayor read the resolution by title only.  223 Regular Meeting OS/23/ 06 RES. 06- 17 ( CONTI A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE PARKS AND RECREATION SECTION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE A FEE STRUCTURE FOR RENTAL OF THE GROUNDS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS/ SOFTBALL COMPLEX FOR THE CITY OF FORT W ALTON BEACH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Jeff Peters, Parks and Recreation Director, advised that staff r surveyed other jurisdictions to determine a fair and reasonable fee for use of City property such as the I