Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-25-15--regular — reading text

Franxman, Human Resources Director, advised that the scores of the performance evaluations for the three charter officers were combined and tabulated and presented to Council. Mr. Franxman continued that as proposed in the FY 2015- 16 budget, both the City Manager and City Clerk will receive a 2. 2% increase on October 1, 2015, and that as a contract employee, the City Attorney is not eligible for the same type increase. However, the City Attorney has requested an hourly rate increase from $ 160. 00 to $ 175. 00 and Council has the authority to grant, modify, or deny his request. Page 4 Printed 8/ 27/ 2015 City Council of Fort Walton Beach  3: r1£;: : is Regular Meeting Minutes August 25, 2015 The vote on the motion to increase the hourly rate for the City Attorney from $ 160. 00 per hour to 175. 00 per hour, effective October 1, 2015, carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Keller, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Moran, Rynearson ABSENT: Scott Smith The vote on the motion to approve the 2. 2% increase for the City Manager and City Clerk, effective October 1, 2015, carried unanimously. RESULT:• ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Keller, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Moran, Rynearson ABSENT: Scott Smith CITY MANAGER REPORTS Monthly City Manager Status Report - August 2015 The City Manager noted the monthly status report of major projects is provided for Council' s review. The City Manager announced the annual Gulf Power Economic Symposium on October 11 through 13, 2015, and the 3rd annual Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium on November 12 and 13th, 2015. He advised if anyone is interested in attending these event to contract his office. The City Manager thanked Council for his positive performance evaluation. He also noted an invitation from Tom Rice of the Magnolia Grill of an event on September 11, 2015 to honor first responders. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Scott Smith Absent. Council Member Diane Keller None. ICouncil Member John Mead None. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 5 Printed 8/ 27/ 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes August 25, 2015 Council Member Mike Holmes Council Member Holmes stated he has heard great comments about the new recreation center and requests to expand the hours. Council Member Holmes also mentioned the firefighters who were recognized earlier and thanked all of City staff, stating the city employees are always dependable and on the job. Council Member Amy Jamieson Council Member Jamieson attended the Florida League of Cities Convention last week, and also attended the Venture Hive Luncheon and feels it will have a big impact on the community. Council Member MG Moran Council Member Moran also attended the Florida League of Cities Convention and learned an issue among cities is defining their problems. Council Member Dick Rynearson Council Member Rynearson advised Fresh Start is beginning the interview process for a new executive director, and advised he attended the Venture Hive grand opening and noted the high energy level and enthusiasm for the program. Council Member Rynearson stated he was disappointed that the issue of homelessness was dropped off as a priority at the Florida League of Cities convention, but that the issue is still a priority in Northwest Florida. Mayor Mike Anderson The Mayor advised the Continuum of Care meeting has been changed to August 31, 2015. The Mayor has attended several events including the centennial celebration of the county which coincided with the 60th birthday of the Gulfarium, and a ribbon cutting at a new car lot. He noted many of the events he is asked to attend are outside of the City and he is proud to act as an ambassador and promote the City. He stated he is excited about Venture Hive moving into the City, advised the recreation center signed up 93 new student members, and he attended the Tri County Partnership Initiative with the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT 7: 14 PM Approved: T-ei d— A- / 5) /,)/ 5 Mayor: Attest: Kim . Barnes, City Clerk City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 6 Printed 8/ 27/2015