Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 01-8-13 regular — reading text

135 Final Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, January 8, 2013 6: 00 PM 109 eamicie sera Park, ay Fort Walton Brach, PL 32548 CALL TO ORDER 6: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on January 8, 2013 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Mayor Absent Bobby Griggs Council Seat l Present Joyce gossom Council Seat 2 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Absent Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Present Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present Mayor Mike Anderson and Councilman Bobby Nabors were absent from the meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Dick Rynearson conducted the meeting. INVOCATION Pastor Mick Gamer of Oakland Baptist Church will lead in the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 509 led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor Pro Tear read a proclamation for Arbor Day 2013. PRESENTATIONS Legislative Update by Senator Don Gaetz Senator Don Gaetz updated Council on current legislative issues including funding for an east /west bypass by Hurlburt Field. He also discussed ethical standards for state and local officials, and proposed legislation to balance responsibility over pension plans. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Rigdon moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. City Council ofFort Wallon Beach Page l Printed  Minutes 2013 RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat I AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Nabors CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Griggs moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Goodwin seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 SECONDER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Nabors Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting ( Landmark) of December 11, 2012, and the regular Meeting of December 11, 2012. Hurricane Isaac Federally Funded Public Assistance Agreement Requests authorization for the Mayor to execute the Public Assistance Agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, for reimbursement of eligible expenses related to Hurricane Isaac. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. RESOLUTIONS --2013 -2 - Solid Waste Fee Schedule Amendment A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tim Bolduc, EngineeringfUtilities Services Director, explained the rate increase in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule is due to the negotiated 10 -year contract with Allied Waste Services for Solid Waste Disposal, Recycling and Transfer Services with fixed pricing for the first five years of the contract followed by biennial increases for the last 5 years of the contract. Mr. Bolduc advised Allied Waste was the lone bid received and that Staff worked hard to keep the fees as low as possible. Mr. Bolduc further advised the increase in the fee schedule is only for tipping fees. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Res. 2013 -2. Ms. gossom seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 4 to 1. City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 2 Printed 111012013  137 Regular Meeting Minutes January 8 2013 RESULT: ADOPTED [ 4 TO 11 MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Joyce gossom, Trey Goodwin, Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson NAYS: Bobby Griggs ABSENT: Bobby Nabors ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING There were no ordinances for first reading. ORDINANCES -- SECOND READING -4875 - Investment Policy (2nd reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTMENT POLICY OF SURPLUS FUNDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The City Attorney read Ord. 1875 by title. The City Manager discussed two minor changes since first reading, including the exclusion of the Beal Memorial Cemetery Perpetual Care funds from Section 2 of the ordinance to Section 3 as an exception. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Ord. 1875 on second reading. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Nabors APPOINTMENTS --Appointment to the Okaloosa Gas Board The City Manager informed this item was tabled at the December 11 meeting and placed on the agenda for discussion. The City Attorney stated he spoke with the attorney for the Gas Board and was advised that former Councilman Dennis Reeves could not continue to sit on the Board and that Council could appoint someone or it would remain vacant until April when a new Council is seated. Mr. Rigdon advised he would like to represent the City on the Gas Board when Council makes the appointment. The City Clerk verified the appointment would be from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2017. Mr. Rynearson nominated Mr. Rigdon as the City' s representative to the Okaloosa Gas Board from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2017. As there were no other nominations, the vote carried unanimously. City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 3 Printed 111012013  Minutes 2013 RESULT: APPROVED ] UNANIMOUS] SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Nabors Approval of the Final Plat for Sound Side Apartment Homes The City Attorney announced a quasi -judicial proceeding and gave the oath to those who planned to testify. He asked Council to disclose any ex -parte communication they may have had with anyone regarding the item. Mr. Griggs, Ms. gossom, and Mr. Rigdon all stated they had spoken within the past week with Rev. Cecil Williams of Gregg Chapel regarding the church's property which is adjacent to the planned development. Tim Bolduc, Engineering/ Utilities Services Director, reported the preliminary plat for Sound Side was approved in October of 2008, but due to some changes in ownership and dedication of right of way as the project evolved, it is being brought back to Council for final approval. Mr. Bolduc continued that the final plat has been thoroughly reviewed by Staff and that approval by Council is recommended. Rev. Cecil Williams of Gregg Chapel Church, which is adjacent to the proposed development, discussed concerns regarding his church and the project. Rev. Williams stated his church does not want to hinder progress in the neighborhood or the City, but stated the impacts the development would have on his church, including the removal of the rear entranceway to the church, removing the time of the historical Methodist Street, and the construction of a fence around the church. Rev. Williams also discussed the debris encircling the church for three years from the tearing down of former structures, and the feeling of the church community that the City has overlooked them for three years. Rev. Williams stated that discussions began today between the church, the City and the Housing Authority and he is satisfied with what is being discussed. The City Manager confirmed that talks have begun and that the issues of the church are separate and that the current request is for the final plat approval for the Sound Side Apartment Homes, James Lundy, 105 Methodist, stated he supports the church and their concerns. Raymond Barnes, citizen, stated he grew up in the area and that the church does a lot for the community. Ms. gossom stated she appreciates that the City has begun discussion with the church; however, she regrets that it has taken initiative from the church for the meeting to take place. Mr. Rigdon moved to approve the final Plat for Sound Side Apartment Homes. Ms. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously. of Fort Walton Beach Page 4 Plated 111012013  139 Regular Meeting Minutes January 8 2013 RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSENT: Bobby Nabors AuthorizeAuthorize Execution Execution ofof thethe SRFSRF LoanLoan Agreement Agreement forfor PumpPump StationStation No.No. II RenovationsRenovati & ons &