Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 01-27-09 regular minutes — reading text

creative ways to find the city money. Council discussion included expressed support of The Advocacy Group to continue their work on behalf of the city. Mr. Garvie mentioned he volunteered to represent the City at the meetings of the Okaloosa County Juvenile Justice Council and anything that may affect the City he will bring to Council. Mr. Garvie clarified it is a volunteer position and does not need an appointment by Council. Mr. Miller received clarification that Ord. 1772, which failed for lack of a second, did not need to go through the CRA Board as it was written as a city -wide ordinance and went through the MPB; the proposal was brought up by a business in the CRA but the ordinance itself was written to be city -wide if it had been adopted. Mr. Miller discussed a portion of the January 13, 2009 Councilmeeting minutes regarding a statement the City Manager made, for the record, regarding the purchase of police vehicles that Mr. Miller believed was erroneous. Mr. Miller was advised the minutes reflect what the City Manager said, and whether or not the statement made by her was erroneous does not affect the status of the minutes. Regular Council Meeting 1/ 27/ 09 MAYOR/ COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Miller expressed his belief that the City Manager should have said the $ 40, 000 for police vehicles originally came out of reserves and the overage of $ 1, 000 came out of the existing police department budget. Mr. Minich recognized the attendance of Kabe Woods, Bill Patterson, and Dick Rynearson, three of the candidates running for Council, and encouraged all candidates to attend future Council meetings. Mr. Hartwell discussed the sign amendment ordinance and that several citizens mentioned the good things Mr. Odom has done for the city. Mr. Hartwell stated no one can deny what Mr. Odom has done and is doing for the city; however, he wanted to make it clear that Council does not show favoritism to any individuals or groups, and they consider a lot of factors when deciding on an ordinance or an amendment. Mr. Garvie thanked Chief Litschauer for the wonderful police awards ceremony. Mr. Garvie also discussed the transitional housing on Lovejoy Road that has caused some concern in the area and that the Continuum of Care will be meeting and he will advise Council at the next meeting exactly what the facility will be used for. Mr. Miller thanked his colleagues, City staff, and citizens for the support they gave him during his illness. Mr. Holmes advised he has received positive comments about the information relayed by the sign in front of City Hall and the other two signs in the city. He also commended citizen Doug Reed for his efforts with the business owners on Mainstreet and the streetscape project. The Mayor advised he attended the Board of Commissioners meeting and discussed the wastewater treatment plant, and that the City is on its way to coming up with an agreement with the County. He also mentioned the good turnout at the MLK parade, the interesting presentation by the County Administrator at the OCLOC dinner, and congratulated Jose Pereira for being named Police Officer of the Year and Linda Oblak for being named Employee of the Year in the Police Department. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The Acting City Manager commended the Police Department on the apprehension of a suspect in the downtown area. He also stated great progress is being made with the County in the Wastewater Treatment Plant negotiations, and he advised they will be meeting next Tuesday at noon and he will provide a copy of a draft agreement for Council' s review. Doug Reed encouraged Council to come to downtown and see the marvelous progress being made on the streetscape project. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 18 pm. MAYOR: ATT ST: r CITY CLERK Ive