Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-24-03 regular Council agenda — reading text

expertise to the group. Betty Kyser of Crestview, received clarification that the City has no plans to do away with the museum and that the proposed committee discuss and research methods of operation and management at the historical facilities. Mary Magilian requested that any other member on the committee that has to do with Indian concerns be a card carrying member of a federally recognized tribe. Tommy Abood, member of the Friends of the Museum and Vice President of the Emerald Coast Archaeological Society, discussed the excellent reputation of the museum and the high quality artifacts it contains, and the fact the Mound is on the national register. Angela Snowball, Brooks Street, stressed the importance of preserving the museum for future generations. I Kirby Locklear, City resident, requested that whatever decision is made, that the integrity of the museum be retained. Mr. Tucker amended his motion to include one representative from the Historical Society and the Archaeological Society as a member of the ad- hoc committee. Dr. Pullen accepted the amendment. Cowi~il discussion included the fact that'the City has no intention of doing away with the museum, only to enhance it and reduce the cost for the City taxpayers. , Also discussed was the time frame mentioned in the MainStreet proposal to form the ad- hoc committee and to come back to council with their recommendations by the end of the year. Mr. Tucker amended his motion to direct the City Manager to return to Council by the end of the year with recommendations for moving the cost of care for the Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse, and Garniers Post Office,to a non- profit or not-for-profit organization. Dr. Pullen accepted the amendment. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion, as amended, to direct the City Manager to return with recommendations by the end of the year for moving the cost of care for the Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse, and Garniers Post Office to a non- profit organization or a not- for-profit organization; that the City Manager follow the guidelines of the MainStreet proposal and create an ad- hoc committee with a mission to: 1) Review the current operation of the Museum. 2) Research methods of operation and management at similar facilities. 3) Research and evaluate possible operational and management alternatives. 4) Propose a management and operation plan for City Council no later than the end of this calendar year; and the Committee be composed of one representative each from Member of City Staff, Indian Temple Mound Museum Staff, Friends of the Museum, Fort Walton Beach MainStreet, Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Emerald Coast' Science Center, Okaloosa County School District, Musical Echoes, Muscogee Nation, a resident of the City of Fort Walton Beach, at large,the Historical Society and the Archaeological Society and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Kelley in favor (Anderson absent). 5-;'^"~i:-I;;~; "? r,~' i ~':?t;;;i\ 7 ,,,,,~:;':"': "! i; Y,;~:; J;:?;:;"': 1 ~;('-c, p,i)?','? J"t" tt1 j'!-~ I, -.::~.: It-fl;: r..::!_~ t~\~~~~, T..L~ t ~~'- '~ I: '- :~.....:_ J I ~~.~,,~, ~ .,', I ') 1";: i'}~~ lvS':'~ I c"';;;~~~ L, t::{~ u.....:.= lh~. ~ Consideration of proposed changes to the job description of City Clerk, Charter Officer. Mr. Holmes moved to change the wording for the job description of the City Clerk and delete the wording under the administrative direction or' and add in cooperation with the City Manager. Mr. Kelley seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Kelley in favor Anderson absent). H"__. H._.___.__ P....___.__,.~__._~_......____..~_____...._.______...______________________~__.__,__.__~....______>..._.'_.. 6/ 10/ 03 I; ,: )'~;~ I~ 1~; ry~IJ - ~~~ j) J~~ t 0(~ ~~;:! 5 ~\ I) Yr '~\ l~ l'-,~) 1. 0i~, 1 J Consideration of appointment to Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund. Fort Walton Beach, to the Firefighters' Mr. Tucker moved to appoint Orliff V. Sells, 1001 Mar Walt Drive, Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees for an unexpired term until September 30, 2003. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Kelley in favor (Anderson absent). i~(~~~~ ij 11' . I;\-:;:';:\"-~ I- J ~\\,.~~< . Ir~) J ~~ l\\.:"-!'~ \' 111., 1" ( l,)-;' f!-,_ t,.~_ 1~'' ~:.: J Discussion of obtaimng City Attorney Services. of the various proposals and resumes have The City Manager reported applications were received and a notebook to decide such issues as retaining an in-house or been compiled for Council' s review. He advised Council needs want to ask; and ftnalizing a date for the contract attorney; the ftrms they wish to interview; the questions they interviews. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried Mr. Kelley moved to retain the service of a contract attorney. unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Cafupbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Kelley in favor (Anderson absent). June 30 to give Council additional time Discussion ensued regarding extending the contract of the City Attorney past the fums, as well as to to select firms enough time to arrange their schedules for an interview. give contract from June 30, 2003, to July 31, 2003. Mr. Mr. Kelley moved to request the City Attorney extend his Patterson seconded motion. . extension for the City Attomey to July 15 would be ample time to During discussion, it was decided that a contract allow Council to select firms and contact them for interview dates. . extend his contract from June 30, 2003, to July Mr. Kelley amended his motion to request the City Attorney 15, 2003. Mr. Patterson accepted the amendment. as its attorney has not changed; he is flexible to The City Attorney advised his position to represent the City his conditions remain the same, and those accommodate the requirements of the City. However, he advised and that he be given full deference as conditions are that the extension of his contract receives a unanimous vote, transition when his relationship with the City City Attorney for the full term. He informed