Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-27-2007 regular agenda — reading text

Housing Trust Funds beginning in fiscal year 2007- 08 and in support of full funding from the Housing Trust Funds of $939. 5 million for housing in the State fiscal year 2006- 07 budget, and supporting an increase in the eligible income limits for SHIP funds, and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). 13. Consideration of a request by the City Attorney for Council to schedule an attorney- client executive session on March 30 or April 2, to discuss O' Daniels v. City of Fort Walton Beach, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Administrative Hearings Case No. 07- 0954. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup). 14. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 15. City Manager Announcements. ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS286. 0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Oisabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850- 833- 9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850- 833-9925 or 1- 800- 955-8771 ( TOO) or 1- 800- 955-8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service.  City of Fort Walton Beach ) 1 A merU;ay / t/itb 8eacher U0;St- 8eaut"" yV 1l& CLAMA rI& f' N WHEREAS, the young people of Fort Walton Beach are tomorrow' s leaders; and WHEREAS, many such young people need professional youth services to help them cope with a wide range of social and financial hardships; and WHEREAS, there are two Boys & Girls Club organizations in Fort Walton Beach providing services to more than 850 young people annually; and WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Clubs are at the forefront of efforts in after school and summer programming, literacy & athletics programs and technological development; and WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Club organizations in our state help ensure our young people keep off the streets, offering them a safe and supportive place to go and providing them with quality programs; and WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast will celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week 2007 along with thousands of Boys & Girls Clubs and millions of young people nationwide. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim March 25 through March 31, 2007, as BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WEEK* and call on all citizens to join with me in recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Club organizations in our state for providing comprehensive, effective services to the young people in our communities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to be affixed this ~ o~ MIKE ANDERSON, MA YOR  City of Fort Walton Beach )d ffmerlt4~ AToEI . 1JI~4tJtlflll JJI~4tfJ~E J yV M. mON q{ OCLJ'-: J'- WHEREAS, the GFWC Fort Walton Beach Woman' s Club was founded by early settlers of Fort Walton Beach and is the oldest civic organization in south Okaloosa County; and WHEREAS, the Fort Walton Beach Woman' s Club has always taken the lead in establishing and promoting educational opportunities through scholarships at the local level and encouraging government involvement through the Hugh O' Brian Youth by sending students from local high schools to leadership seminars; and WHEREAS, the Fort Walton Beach Woman' s Club helped bring the first permanent medical Doctor to the area and the old Woman' s Club house on south Beal Parkway was used for a medical clinic prior to WWII; and WHEREAS, the Club did not hesitate to stand for law and law enforcement when the community needed such action and can proudly count among its many accomplishments the promotion of the first legislation to get livestock off th~ streets of Fort Walton Beach; and WHEREAS, the Fort Walton Beach Woman' s Club members donated the gazebo at the Fort Walton Landing Park to the City of Fort Walton Beach, they are the sponsors and cooks for the Fort Walton Beach Chocoholic Frenzy each November, and they continue to volunteer for dozens of projects to support local charities, the arts and other civic organizations; and WHEREAS, during March 2007 the GFWC Fort Walton Beach Woman' s Club is celebrating its 85th anniversary of being a Federated Women' s Club organization. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby extend congratulations to the GFWC FORT WALTON BEACH WOMAN' S CLUB upon it's 85th anniversary and commend the Club for its outstanding and remarkable community activities and achievements. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to be affixed this 2th day of March 2007. MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR k- 4 City of Fort Walton Beach )1 J6ei1t!Jed f merltn'dJIlOd/ : 16entltiftll 11 " j?( J{ OCLjl:M. jlq'JON WHEREAS, Charlie Carson has honorably seNed the City of Fort Walton Beach since January 30, 1975, having been hired as " Laborer" and retiring as " Foreman I" in the Utilities Water Distribution Division; and WHEREAS, Charlie' s 32 years of seNice and his outstanding performance are well characterized by descriptions such as dedicated, tireless, determined, competent, reliable, organized, meticulous, caring, and devoted; and WHEREAS, his many contributions to the City and its development have influenced virtually every major Public Works and Utilities project for many years, leading to countless community improvements and promoting the City' s professionalism; and WHEREAS, Charlie has been a linchpin of both the Department and the entire City organization, providing cohesive support and stability through his seNice; and WHEREAS, his friendly style and generosity permeate all he does, especially for the social fellowshipping among employees and the knowledge and training he has provided; and WHEREAS, Charlie will retire from the City effective March 23, 2007, and it has been said that he will enjoy his retirement by spending time with his family, fishing, and traveling. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that Charlie will be missed both professionally and as a fellow employee, and I hereby extend our best wishes to CHARLIE CARSON and his entire family for much success and happiness in the future. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 27th day of Ma~ ~ MIKE ANDERSO , MA YOR  1 @. GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Distinguished Budget Presentation Award PRESENTED TO City of Fort Walton Beach Florida For tqe Fiscal Year Beginning I. O~tober 1, 2006 President Executive Director  Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Presented to City of Fort Walton Beach Florida For its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2005 A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual [ mancial reports ( CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting. President Executive Director  CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 27, 2007 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: Workshop Meeting of March 13, 2007 Regular Meeting of March 13, 2007 City Clerk) Council Action 1 st 2nd Vote: CA- 1 Agenda Item Number:  203 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 13, 2007 INTRODUCTION A Council Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 5: 30 p. m. wth the following members present: Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson, Bob Campbell, Dr. Wayne Pullen, and Mike Minich Absent: Jim Hartwell, Jim Tucker Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Lisa Absher, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; and Department Directors Ab~ent: Helen .Spencer, City Clerk CALLIO ORDER., ..' Th~ M<:Iyor. Cl.II~ d the. m~~ ting to order, c" PLEDGE OF' ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance... ABSENCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor announced that Mr. Hartwell is out of town on business and the City Clerk and Mr. Tucker are participating at the canvassing board to certify the elections. FORMATION