Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 06-13-1989 Regular — reading text

175 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 13, 1989 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of theCity Council of Fort Walton Beach. Florida, was held Tuesday, June 13, 1989. at on Council Chambers at City Hall. with 1 7: 00 p. m., in the the following members present: Mayor John L. Shortall, Jr. Councilmen: J. C. " Buck" Smith Sidney Rosenbaum David deVaux James Wyatt Lee C. Bobo Thomas Tona William J. Roberts, III Also Present: Chuck Keeler, City Manager; Helen Spencer. City Clerk; Jerry Miller. City Attorney; Charlie Evans. Director of Finance; Department Heads; Media The Mayor welcomed everyone to the meeting, and thanked them for coming and showing an interest in their City government. He then asked if anyone wishes to speak to please indicate their desire to be recognized by the Chair. then state for the record their name and address. INVOCATION Mayor Shortall gave the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. GENERAL PUBLIC Linda Fleming, Recreation Coordinator of the Fort FWB DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER Walton BeachDevelopmental explained that Center, their 63 bed facility for the mentally retarded and physically handicapped located at 113 Barks Drive is outside the City limits and the residents are required to pay $ 25. 00 per person for a library card at the Fort Walton Beach City library. She further explained the residents are on a limited income and requested Council to waive the fee for 11 of their higher functioning residents to obtain a free library card I because having a card and being able to visit the library would not only reinforce their reading skills but help them to integrate into the community. help teach them a sense of responsibility and give them a chance to practice individual decision making skills. 176 6/ 13/ 89 FWB DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER Mr. Tona moved to grant the Fort Walton Beach CO NT . ) Developmental Center a special waiver for free library cards. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rosenbaum. Mr. Bobo moved that the motion be amended to say that the City of Fort Walton Beach will make a donation of 275. 00 to the Fort Walton Beach Developmental Center to purchase library cards. Hotion was seconded by Hr. Rosenbaum. Hr. Smith departed the Council Chambers. The City Attorney questioned whether the organization was corporation for profit or not for profit. a Ms. Fleming answered it is a non- profit charity corporation that is tax exempt. The Hayor called for' the vote on the motion. as amended. and it carried unanimously. with Rosenbaum, deVaux, Wyatt. Bobo, Tona, and Roberts in favor ( Smith absent during the vote). Mr. Sm: Lth returned to the Council Chambers. GOLF COURSE GREENS Ralph Rive;~s. 7 Bay Drive. NE, expressed dissatisfaction over the condition of the golf course greens and requested that something be done to improve the condition of the golf course. MINUTES Hr. Bobo moved that the regular minutes of May 23, 1989, be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Wyatt and carried unanimously, with Smith, Rosenbaum. deVaux. Wyatt. Bobo. Tona, and Roberts in favor. tJATER W'ELL / 17 Mr. Smith moved that the City Hanager be allo\ved to authori.ze payment to Layne- Central upon completion of the work with the price not to exceed $ 12. 000. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rosenbaum and carried unanimously, with Smith, Rosenbaum, deVaw{. Wyatt. Bobo, Tona. and Roberts in favor. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Mr. Bobo moved that the City Manager be authorized to sell the Drake TR- 4 Transceiver!power supply/ speaker to the Playground Amateur Radio Club for $ 50. 00. Hotion , vas seconded by Mr. Smith and Led carr: unanimously. with Smith. Rosenbaum, deVaux, Wyatt, Bobo. Tona. and Roberts in favor. 178 6/ 13/ 89 RES. 89- 17 RES. 89- 17: A RESOLUTION CONDEHNING THE ACTIONS OF CONDEHNING CHINESE THE COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLES' REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT CHINA TOWARD PEACEFUL STUDENT PROTESTERS PUSHING FOR DEMOCRACY; AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. The City Attorney read the resolution by title only. Mr. Smith adoption of Resolution 89- 17. moved the Hotion ;. vas seconded by Hr. Rosenbaum and carried unanimously, with Smith, Rosenbaum, Wyatt, Bobo, Tona, and Roberts in favor ( deVaux absent during the vote). Mr. deVaux returned to the Council Chambers. FLAG DAY The Hayor announced there will be a Flag Day ceremony tomorrow, Wednesday, June 14, 1989 at 5: 20 p. m. in front of City Hall. and in the event of inclement weather it will be held in the auditorium. GOLF COURSE GREENS Fol101.ving further discussion on the condition of the golf course greens, the City Hanager stated he would like to hear what the PGA Agronomist has to say about the greens, and confirmed he will look into the situation. ELECTION RESULTS The Hayor, Councilmen ~.Jyatt. deVaux, Rosenbaum. Smith, ABSENTEE BALLOTS and the Supervisor of Elections verified all absentee ballots and opened same. The Hayor read the total for the absentee ballots: Mayor Gloria Battle 11 James Harkins, Sr. 16 William