Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-14-03 regular Council agenda — reading text

taping the elderly residents prepare a living history. and Council was reminded that the Golf Course Advisory Committee has discussed the issue of a rate study the Chairman reported in August they opening membership to individuals living outside the City limits and that first wanted an opportunity to increase play at the Golf Course, then the Committee will return to Council with their recommendations. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8: 45 p.rn. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK  69 was held on Wednesday, September A special meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida., 17, 2003 at 5: 30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,with the following members present: Mayor Glenda Glover Chuck Kelley, and Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson, Bob Campbell,Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Mike Anderson. Clerk; Toni Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, Interim City ManagerlFinance Director; Helen Spencer, City Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media who wished to The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. She requested anyone and then state his or her name and address address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, for the record. Mayor Glover gave the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. OF FORT WALTON A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR THE CITY BEACH, FLORIDA,FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2003 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. for the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida Mayor Glover stated Res. 03- 24 will adopt the final millage rate date. for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004, and provides for an effective The Mayor stated the final millage rate for FY 2003-04 is 4. 9700 mills, which is 3. 32% above the rollback rate of 4. 8105 mills. The rollback rate is the millage rate that will provide the same adViilorem taX revenue as was levied during the prior year. The 3.32% percentage increase is the percentage increase in property taxes. of the General The Mayor stated the reason for setting the millage rate at 4. 9700 mills is to fund expenses Fund for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004. The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for comments from those present on the proposed millage rate. AB there was no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Kelley moved to approve Resolution 03- 24 setting the final millage rate for the City of Fort 30, Walton Beach at 4. 9700 mills for fiscal year beginning October 1; 2003 and ending September 2004. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it canied unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, CampbeD, Tucker, Pullen,Kelley, and Anderson in favor. 4. 9700 mills for fiscal year The Mayor stated the final millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach is is above the rollback rate of 4. 8105 beginning October 1, 2003 and ending September 30, 2004 and 3. 32% for setting mills. The 3. 32% percentage increase is the percentage increase in property taxes. The purpose Fund for fiscal beginning October 1, 2003 the fmal millage at 4. 9700 mills is to fund General expenses year and ending October 30, 2004.  17-03 IU 9- The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES, EXPENSES, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2003 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for comments on Ordinance 1568 establishing the Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2003 and ending September 30, 2004. As there was no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. The Finance Director called Council's attention to page two listing the final carry- over list and encumbrances. Mr. Anderson moved to amend Onl. 1568 to insert the finalized open purchase orders and special as provided by the Finance Director. Mr. CampbeD seconded motiOn and it project earry-overs carried unanimously with Bolmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, KeDey, and Anderson in favor. Mr. KeDey moved to adopt Ord. 1568 on second reading, as amended. Mr._CampbeUseconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, CampbeD, Tucker, Pullen,Kelley,.and Anderson in favor. The Mayor announced Ordinance 1568 is adopted on s~ ond reading as amended establishing a budget for the City of Fort Walton Beach for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2003 and ending September 30, 2004, with a final millage rate of 4.9700 mills which is 3.32% higher than the roll-back millage of 4. 8105 mills. The Finance Director explained that the City bas to follow the Department of Revenue guidelines and they specify the exact language that has to be used for the Notice of Proposed Tax Increase. Dr. Pullen questioned whether the salary range for the City Manager could be changed. Tbe City Attorney noted that the motion passed by Council was that the base salary range would be as stated and there was always the opportunity to negotiate additional benefIts. Dr. Pullen moved that the ( City Manager) salary is negotiable. The Interim City Manager pointed out that Council might not receive applications :from the candidates they. want if a salary range is not provided. Motion died for lack of a second. Dr. Pullen moved that the ( City Manager) salary range be set at $ 90- 100;000 including benefIts. Motion seconded by Mr. Holmes. Discussion ensued on the salary range and the typical benefIt package. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it failed by a vote of 1 to 6 with Pullen in favor and Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson opposed. A brief discussion was held on the Golf Course Clubhouse contract that staff is currently working on to bring to a conclusion.  25-03 9- 71 Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5: 50 p. rn. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK  73 A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Glenda Glover' Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Chuck Kelley, and Mike Anderson. Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, Interim City Manager/ Finance Director; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media C).\ lI, j[ _ 1~ Lf;S~/ ,< ~!:)'~ The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. She requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. 1- -., .- - - ,.... - - - ~ - "'"~ I [( tll\' f ': fOY("~ _G\ ~! (:~ '~( J~~;~)' ~. nlf:J~ cl~ Mayor Glover gave the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor read a proclamation for Constitution Week and presented it to Sarah Levesque. 1:~ \";~ -;~-\ I\-- ~)- I ~-: I :;.~~;-- \ ~ t'-;v'~' ~"~\ 01\", I/,~/:.:.:. j'\ k,_ r!\ t:--=::.'-'- j",." f'" I. ( ;-;'[ t.../~~_ 1 l L.!~ I:::. I\"'~_ ~ I \ l--. i";>" ~' j'" \ " I!"_ IJrj The Mayor read a proclamation for Billiard Awareness Month and