Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-12-05 regular minutes — reading text

133 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 12, 2005 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Mike Burton, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He 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. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Rev. Ross from the First United Methodist Church of Fort Walton Beach gave the invocation, and the Youth Group of the church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION - VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY The Mayor read a proclamation proclaiming April 19th as Volunteer Appreciation Day. PROCLAMATION - EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY The Mayor read a proclamation proclaiming Earth Day and Arbor Day on April 22. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATIONS The Mayor recognized and handed out commendations to Captain Tony Taylor, Corp. John Dumas, Officer Stephanie Hough, and Staff Assistant James Hunt for their efforts in the accreditation program. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Campbell moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 22, 2005 and the Special Council Meeting of April 1, 2005. PURCHASE OF OFF- ROAD UTILITY VEHICLE To purchase one ( 1) off-road utility vehicle, under the provisions of the Florida State Contract from John Deere Company, Cary, North Carolina, for a total cost of $ 13, 769. 19. ANNUAL INVERT AND CURE PIPE LINING To award the Annual Invert and Cure Pipe Lining to Insituform Technologies, Inc., Bessemer, AL. The City will piggyback the Escambia County Utility Authority Bid No. CC2003- 25 Further, authorize the City approved December 18, 2003 with two ( 2) one year options. Manager to extend the bid, if mutually agreed upon by both parties, for one ( 1) additional year. 134 4/ 12/ 05 RESIDENTIAL REHAB. 76 CARSON DRIVE To award RFP # 05- 112 Residential Rehabilitation of 76 Carson Drive to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, R. S. Rhodes Remodeling of Crestview, Florida in the total amount of $21, 900. RESIDENTIAL REHAB. 10 OKAHATCHEE CIRCLE To award RFP # 05- 112 residential Rehabilitation of 10 Okahatchee Circle to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, R. S. Rhodes Remodeling of Crestview, Florida in the total amount of $22, 320. ORD. 1633. UTILITY BONDS The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, OF NOT EXCEEDING $ 11, 000, 000 UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2005, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS OF THE 2005 BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH 2005 BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Patterson moved to adopt Ord. 1633 on second Mr. Holmes seconded reading. motion. The City Manager explained the bond process and that finalized pricing of the bonds should occur next Tuesday. Patricia Lott of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, Bond Counsel, explained that the ordinance outlines the financing structure for the water and wastewater improvements for the next 30 years. Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, was advised rate increases is not a part of the ordinance. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. GENERAL PUBLIC Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, thanked Council for the Arbor Day proclamation and applying for a Tree City designation and requested Council to consider adopting an ordinance to protect the 100- 200 year old trees that currently exist in the City. BOARD/ COMMITTEE UPDATE: VISION STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Eric Davis, 10 Linwood Road, Chairman of the Vision Stewardship Committee, presented a history of the committee, discussed the make- up of the committee and how it works, and future goals of the committee. No action was taken by Council. RES. 05-05. UTILITY REVENUE BONDS The Mayor read the resolution by title only.  135 4/ 12/ 05 RES. 05- 05 ( CONT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING THE SALE OF ITS UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2005, IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $ 11, 000,000; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SUCH BONDS; FIXING THE MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES, REDEMPTION PROVISIONS, AND OTHER DETAILS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING USE OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH BONDS; DESIGNATING THE PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING ALL OTHER NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager introduced Mitch Owens of RBC Dain Rauscher, the City' s Financial Advisor, and James Gollahan of AG Edwards, the City' s underwriter, who discussed their roles in the financing process. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Res. 05-05. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RES. 05-04. AMENDING FINANCE SECTION OF COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE FINANCE SECTION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager introduced Mike Rocca and Hal Schmidt, with Brown & Caldwell who reviewed the proposed rate structures contained in the resolution. Discussion included the customer growth projections as it relates to rates through the year 2010. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 05-04. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. ADSO LEASE Consideration of a request by the Arts and Design Society ( ADSO) of the City of Fort Walton Beach to direct the City Manager to work with AD SO to extend their current lease terms so that ADSO may raise the necessary funds for the conversion of the old cistern at historic City Hall on First Street into a museum. James Thoreen, 33 Anastasia Drive, representing ADSO, requested an extension to their lease so potential donors for the conversion of the cistern into a museum will be less apprehensive about giving to the project. The City Manager advised ADSO has been on the property since 1968 and the organization is considered a cultural center. In discussions with Mr. Thoreen, the City Manager suggested that three additional 5- year leases be added to their current lease for a total of 30 years, but wanted Council' s direction in that regard. 136 4/ 12/ 05 ADSO LEASE ( CONT) She explained if Council agrees to go longer than 30 years, the lease would be amended and brought back to Council for their consideration. Discussion included height of the cistern, the fad that water is contained in the cistern, and ADSO' s efforts to raise funds to seal the cistern against water. The consensus of Council was to extend the current lease terms with ADSO for a total 50- year lease. RES. 05-06. INTERNET FILTERING The Mayor read the resolution by title only and advised there are two versions of the resolution provided for Council' s consideration. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA OPPOSING THE GOVERNMENT MANDATED INTERNET FilTERING. Dr. Pullen moved to adopt the revised Res. 05-06, adding the verbiage, " These bills should not be made law" at the end of Line 27. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE- EDC Consideration of appointment of a Council representative to serve on the Economic Development Council ( EDC). Mr. Holmes moved to appoint Councilman Jim Tucker as representative for the EDC from April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE- LIBRARY COOPERATIVE Consideration of appointment of a Council representative, and an alternate, to serve on the Okaloosa County Library Cooperative ( OCLOC). Mr. Tucker moved to appoint Councilman Wayne Pullen as representative and Councilman Bob Campbell as alternate to the OCLOC from April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE- MAYOR PRO TEM Consideration of appointment of a Council representative to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Dr. Pullen moved to appoint Councilman Bob Campbell as Mayor Pro Tem from April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES-OWTPO Consideration of three Council representatives, and an alternate for each representative, to serve on the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization ( owrPO). Mr. Tucker moved to appoint Mike Holmes with Jim Tucker as alternate, Bill Patterson with Jim Hartwell as alternate, and Mike Minich with Bob Campbell as alternate. Mr. Campbell