Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-28-1984 Regular — reading text

withheld from the Committee the Whole Report, as he wanted to make sure of the record reflected that the reverter clause would be in the conveyances which would provide emphasis for their complying with criteria in their future expansion. Mr. Larry Scott stated that initial employment will well exceed requirements of the 17. 8 acres, but the Company wants to go ahead and construct their entire facility, which will necessitate their obtaining the 10 acres, and they will meet the criteria for the entire 27. 8 acres within the five year period. Mr. Scott stated, as a private citizen, and a former bank board member, that the Council should be very careful with their reverter clause as banks will not provide financing money for projects if the clause is not worded correctly. Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously. BOARD OF Mayor asked if anyone had nominations for the Board of Mr. Franklin nominated Mr. Don Heapy. Mr. ADJUSTMENT Adjustment. NOMINATIONS Smith nominated Mr. Steve Brewer. Mayor asked for those in favor of Mr. Heapy to raise their right hand. In favor of Mr. Heapy were Mrs. Thornber, Mr. Miller, Mr. Franklin, and Mrs. Battle. those in favor of Mr. Brewer to raise their Mayor asked for hand. In favor of Mr. Brewer were Mr. Smith, Mr. Rivers, right and Mr. Patrick. Heapy would be asked to serve on the Mayor stated that Mr. Board, for a 4- year term effective August 28, 1984. HISTORIC SITES Mayor asked if anyone had any nominations for this Board. AND STRUCTURES ADVISORY BOARD Mrs. Thornber stated that the resolution did not state that the members had to be residents. Mr. Patrick stated that the resolution recently passed by the Council established that criteria for all City boards, committees, etc. Mrs. Thornber said that the RDA members were not required to be residents, but business in the City, and that we only to operate a business in may be able to find some people who were doing the City to serve on this board. Mr. Miller and Mrs. Battle stated that they would vote only for City residents. Mrs. Thornber nominated Carol Weed for the Archaeologist position, Don Sharon for the Indian position, and Yulee Lazarus for the staff member position.  8/ 28/ 84 127 HISTORIC SITES Mr. Patrick asked if Mrs. Lazarus would not be better placed AND STRUCTURES as the Architect Historian, as the staff member position was ADVISORY BOARD intended to be someone in the Public Works sector who was CONT' D.) knowledgeable of planning and zoning. Mr. Patrick said that when we fill such Board positions, we should get as much publicity out as possible, so that any member of the public who may be interested is given a chance 1 to Mrs. serve. Thornber moved that seconded by Mr. the item be tabled. Patrick and carried unanimously. Motion was PROCLAMATION Mayor Bagley read the proclamation, and presented the document to FLORIDA TOURISM Mr. Jerry Melvin, who accepted it on behalf of Mr. Bob Cline WEEK of the State of Florida Chamber of Commerce. FWB HOUSING Mayor asked if there were any nominations for this position. AUTHORITY NOMINATIONS Mr. Rawlings, 303 Sudduth Circle, Patrick nominated Harry who had filed application requesting appointment to the an Housing Authority Board. Mrs. Battle stated that the only problem she saw was that after October 1st there must be resident of the Housing a Project on the Board, and she did not know of anyone who was willing to serve. Mr. Lee Bobo stated that this was correct, and asked that the Council delay appointing someone until people living in the project were informed of this fact to if any of them see would like to serve. Mrs. Thornber asked if the law required us to appoint someone from the project as of the first of October, the first vacancy after that time had to be or if filled with someone from the project. Mr. Bobo stated that the first vacancy after the first of October had to be filled by a resident of the the next vacancy may be some project, but that time down the road, and if there was no hurry to fill the posi- tion, he would like to see Council try to fill the spot with a resident. Mr. Patrick stated that he agreed with Mr. Bobo, and moved that the item be tabled until the September 11th meeting. Motion was seconded and approved unanimously. Mrs. Housing Authority stated that she Inez Boockholdt of the I PROGRESS ON had asked some of to find someone willing to serve. the Project, but had yet the residents of Mayor Bagley asked that she continue to help in finding someone to serve. City Attorney stated that the Council members had been given OKALOOSA COUNTY a letter from Mr. Larry Reeder concerning the progress of GAS DISTRICT his investigation of the Gas District, and that it would be INVESTIGATION approximately 3 weeks before he would have a report for the Council. 8/ 28/ 84 128 GAS DISTRICT Mrs. Thornber asked if the City Attorney had any idea what INVESTIGATION the cost to the City could be. He stated at this time CONT ' D. ) the only cost incurred is the accountant fees, which he would estimate to be $ 3, 000. 00 or $ 4, 000. 00. RES. 84- 41 - RESOLUTION NO. 84- 41: WHEREAS, IT IS ONE OF THE MAJOR GOALS INDUSTRIAL REVENUE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH TO ASSIST IN EVERY WAY BONDS - SCOTT POSSIBLE TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE FOR INCREASING JOBS FOR STEEL, INC. AS AREA RESIDENTS, AND WHEREAS, IN THIS CONNECTION, THE CITY OF AGENT FOR FORT WALTON BEACH ESTABLISHED THE INDUSTRIAL PARK TO COMPANY " X" ATTRACT AND ACCOMODATE NEW AND EXPANDING INDUSTRIES, AND WHEREAS SCOTT STEEL, INC. ( AGENT FOR COMPANY X) IS ANXIOUS TO BEGIN OPERATIONS IN THE PARK, AND WHEREAS, SCOTT STEEL, INC. AGENT FOR