Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 03-09-1999 Regular — reading text

~".... ......... if ..!....-- _....... E,.; ~ c__ {. ~_ E~~._=, - " :._'-"" _~ ' rJ.~ L. fL: Consideration of a request for relief of lien, Code Enforcement Case # 98- 825 for Lot 7 EX N 4 Ft.Blk 1, Oakridge Addition, located at 110 Eglin Parkway, NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Mr. Dowling moved to relieve tbe fines for the property Ioeated at 110 Eglin Parkway, NE, Fort Walton Beach, wbieb accumulated between February S, 1999 and Marth 3, 1999, which totaled $ 3, 100; and to relieve the fines which actUmulated between December 10, 1998 to February S, 1999, wbicb totaled 55,380. 00, except for the two administrative fees amounting to $ 180.00. Mr. KeDey seconded motion and it eanied unanimou81y witb Carnathan, Campbell, Dowling, Gibso~ Covey, and Kelley in favor (Collins absent). 7- ~~ A:i.. F-';: A"'-:~"'-' h $ n....~.~-~:.-"'",.,,-:- J: ~_~~._:--~' Mr. Carnatban moved to authorize repair of an existing seawall by constructing a new seawaD on botb 8ides of a DOT easement, at property Ioeated at 355 Miracle Strip Parkway, Paradise Village, owned by Jaco LC. Mr. CampbeD seeonded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Campbell, Dowling, Gibson, Covey, and Kelley in favor Collins absent). rrt~:d~~~ lIrr1::~~~-:~::-~; i;~-~~~ f_= ~~~~~~ Mr. Carnathan moved to allow the Knights of Columbus to conduct their annual Toouie Roll Drive at the intenection of BW Avenue and Lovejoy Road, NW, on March 19, 20, and 21, 1999 from 7: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m.,with April 9, 10, and 11 listed as rain dates. Mr. Covey seconded moOon. I Council received confirmation there were no incidents reported last year and proof of insurance is on file with the City. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it earried unanimously witb Carnatban, Campbell, Dowling, Gibson, Covey, and Kelley in favor (Collins absent). t~ li -~~~~ t;~ Mr. Covey moved to waive tbe bid process for the ~ hase of PVC pipe and fittings wben the total cost is greater than 56,000 and tbe City Manager be authorized to approve these procuremeuts, and to replace the bid process for this type purchase with a written request for quote to be sent to a minimum of ten (10) vendors. Mr. CampbeU seeonded motion and it carried unanimously witb Camathan, Campbell,Dowling, Gibson, Covey, and Kelley in favor (Collins absent).  3/ 9/ 99 294 Mr. Dowling moved to request tbe total bid amount for Bid 9 # 9- 134 awarded to Southern Blueprint and Supply Ine.for year lease of an Engineering Plans Copier be cbanged from J- 512,377. 04 to 515,377. 04 an increase of 53,000. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously witb Carnatban. Campbell. Dowling.Gibson. Covey. and Kelley in favor (Collins abient), Mr. Covey moved to awanl Bid 9 # 9-117. Docie Bus Recreation Center Gymnasium floor Replacement. to the lowest, responsive responsible bidder. Covington floor Company of Birmingham, Alabama. to remove elisting vinyl asbestos tile gymnasium flooring of the Docie Bass Center and replace it with new synthetic flooring for an estimated total of 58. 450. Mr. Dowling seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan. Campbell. Dowling. Gibson. Covey. and Kelley in favor (Collins absent). Request authorization to initiate an application to the Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Section for a DUIII'raffic grant. The Police Chief explained the grant would pay 100010 of the first year's costs associated with implementing the unit, including officers' salaries, uniforms, radios, and other associated gear. In the second year, the grant will pay for 75% of these costs, and in the third year, 50%.After the third year, it would be the responsibility of the City to fund the unit, and he intends to retain the police officers after the third year. Mr. Dowling moved to autborize tbe Police Department to initiate an application to tbe F10rida Department of Transportation TrafJ'1C Safety Section for a Dmrrraffic Unit Grant. Mr. KeUey seconded motion and it carried unanimously witb Carnathan, Campbell, Dowling, Gibson, Covey, and KeUey in favor (Collins absent). IAUD.lTSIRVICES.foa n:.~. Y:AK... GaLLAGBatf Mr. Kelley announced a conflict of interest stating his wife works for the firm of Creel, Bryan & Gallagher. Mr. Covey moved to autborize tbe City Manager to sign tbe engagement letter from Creel, Bryan & GaUagber to OO, at a cost of $50,470 for eacb of tbose yean. Motion was perform audit services for FYE 9-30-99, and FYE 9-JO.. seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimously witb Carnatban, Campbell, Dowling, Gibson, and Covey in favor Kelley abstained,Collins absent). i..;::. b.~. jf:.~:.~';."," ~*~'- 7_~-';' .:.......~) t_;..~~;;.;~~;;,.~"':;.''''...}..;.,;: :.:~>;:'_' The City Manager informed Council that a long time employee at the Golf Course is now working on a put time basis due to health problems leaving a full-time position open, and the Golf Course Administrator would like to fill that full-time position. The City Manager explained the number of authorized positions at the Golf Course would be increased by one, and if Council had no objections, that is what will be done. The CDS Director and Planner II reviewed the plans and modifications made by the DOT to the Interim US 98 Landscape Plan and explained once the modifications are made, the Plan will go out for bid,come back to Council for approval, and the project can be completed by mid-July. The City Manager discussed negotiations had been completed with Mr. Broner to ttade off the City's right to the City park on Perry Avenue for various pieces of property in that vicinity. The City Manager also discussed the MainStreet Tour of East Coast Florida cities on March 28, 29, and 30, and to call the MainStreet Office if interested in attending. The Finance Director announced the City received a check for $ 68,000 as a portion of the reimbursement from Hurricane Georges'. The Mayor called for a recess to await the return of the City Clerk and Councilwoman Collins with the official election results. The meeting recessed at 8: 25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8: 30 p.m.  3/ 9/ 99 295 r,:=~-~~t::'~ :::! v'i.;~; ji.- =-~:=;~ i~-.;,~. The Mayor announced the official results of the Final Report of all the tabulated ballots from the precincts. Janet Baggett 1 , 584 Martha Jo Bass Garvie 616 s,'~ J.Jtj~~[;;~ Gwen Hall 326 1 James Robbins 354 Jim Tucker 1, 707 The winners of each Office were: Seat 1 - Clay Carnathan was unopposed; Seat 2. Janet Baggett with 1, 584 votes; Seat 3. Jim Dowling was unopposed; and Seat 4, Jim Tucker with 1, 707 votes, Mr. Kelley IDOved to accept the offkill election results. Motion was seconded by Mr. Covey and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, CampbeU, Dowling, Gibson, Covey, Kelley, and Comns in favor. There being no further business. the meeting a4j0umed at 8: 35 p.m. r:9O::~ C J' I  MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR FORM 8B COUNTY, MUNICIPAL AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS I ~" "''' It: MI - IIItST ......... MII> UI., N"'ME. ME 01' BOARD. (.'OUNCII.. COMMISSION. AUTHORITY, OR COMt. N"' 1I'rTEf Carnathan, Clay M. C i tyCounc i I THE BOARD. (:OUNCU~ COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE ON ILINC. ADDRESS M.... WHll.H I SERVE IS A UNIT OF: 149 Linstew Drive nY:: COUNTY , ! m.HU 1()(' Al AtiENCY OUNTY Ma; OF POlITIl""''' SUBDIVISION: N"' Walton Beach Okaloosa City of Fort Walton Beach I: 0..Willi II VOlt- ()("{"( IItREI) MY POSITION IS: K.