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

seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor.  137 4/12/ 05 COUNCIL REPRESENT A TIVE-OCDC Consideration of appointment of a Council representative to serve on the Okaloosa Community Development Corporation ( OCDC). Mr. Holmes moved to appoint Councilman Wayne Pullen as representative to the OCDC 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 REPRESENTA TIVE-OCLOC Consideration of appointment of a Council representative to serve on the Okaloosa County League of Cities Board ( OCLOC). Mr. Minich moved to appoint Mayor Mike Anderson as representative to the OCLOC 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 REPRESENT ATIVE- RUA Consideration of appointment of a Council representative to serve on the Regional Utility Authority ( RUA). Mr. Tucker moved to appoint Councilman Bob Campbell as representative to the RUA from April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE- TDC Consideration of appointment of a Council representative to serve on the Tourist Development Council ( TDC). Mr. Campbell moved to appoint Councilman Mike Minich as representative to the TDC from April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE- WFRPC Consideration of appointment of a Council representative to serve on the West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC). Mr. Holmes moved to appoint Councilman Bill Patterson as representative to the WFRPC 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 REPRESENTATIVEC- HAMBER OF COMMERCE Consideration of appointment of a Council representative to serve on the Chamber of Commerce Board. 138 4/ 12/ 05 COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ( CONT) Mr. Campbell moved to appoint Councilman Jim Hartwell as representative to the Chamber of Commerce Board from April 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. Dr. Pullen moved to appoint Andrew Scott, 139 Jet Drive, to the Code Enforcement J Board as a regular member for a three-year term until April 11, 2008. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Mr. Hartwell moved to appoint Lane Higgins, 13 Laurie Drive NE, to the Code Enforcement Board as an alternate until April 26, 2007. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVE CONCEPT OF REPUBLICATION OF CODE OF ORDINANCES Consideration of a request to approve the concept of the republication of the City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances and the proposed schedule of work as set forth in the staff report. The City Attorney advised the City' s Code of Ordinances had not been updated since 1985, and she has undertaken the project of updating it. She discussed objectives, current conditions of the code, the desired end result, the proposed reorganization to modernize the Code, proposed editorial changes, and substitute changes made to this date. The City Attorney requested that Council approve the concept of the republication and the proposed work schedule. Mr. Tucker moved to approve the concept of the republication and the proposed schedule of work as follows: 1) May 17 Workshop: Review of all reviser and substantive ordinances and resolutions, approximately 10- 15, except those pertaining to the Land Development Code. 2) June 14 Council Meeting: Adoption of ordinances, unless the City Manager chooses to hold a special meeting. 3) July-August: Work on Land Development provisions. 4) August 23 Council Meeting: Adoption of substantive Land Development provisions, after consideration by Municipal Planning Board at its August 4 meeting. 5) September 27 Council Meeting: Adoption of the republication of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MAYORlCOUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Campbell congratulated the Mayor for running a smooth meeting. Dr. Pullen reminded Council they are 100% responsible for everything that goes on in the City, brought up restricting building heights along the water and the parking requirements in the City. Mr. Minich congratulated the Police Department on a great job achieving Accreditation and City staff on their efforts recently following the rain, especially the golf course; and invited everyone to a water volleyball game on April 24th on the Island.  139 4/12/ 05 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ( CO NT) The Mayor thanked Reverend Ross and the youth group from the First United Methodist Church of Fort Walton Beach for giving the invocation and leading in the Pledge of Allegiance. He also pointed out the information on community response handed out by Captain Jim Poirrier of the Fire Department at a Kenwood Neighborhood meeting, and complimented the firemen on a good job during the rough weather lately on the beach. The Mayor mentioned he would be out of town during a Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery and wished to know if anyone could attend in his place. Dr. Pullen volunteered to attend the ceremony. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager commended the City Attorney on the great job she did on the recodification of the Code. She gave an update on the rain event and discussions with residents in the unincorporated area near the treatment plant. She also gave the announcements on upcoming events, including the Housing Expo on April 16; the Showtime Showcase on April 15; the Arbor Day Celebration at the Landing on April 22; the City Picnic on April 23; Musical Echoes on April 29; and the Charity Golf Tournament on May 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 00 p. m. APPROVED~~. I) MAYOR: AY/lWJC~ .: C'ITY CLERK