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

Hall. I Mr. Reed advised the committee could be valuable to Council in that it would give Council insight as to what other communities do regarding their museums and historical sites, and asked for a time for the public to come and give their input and ideas. The City Manager advised that Council needs to make a motion to create an ad-hoc committee with the recommended membership. He stated 4-e would put an item on the next agenda for the appointment of a citizen- at- large' for the committee. Mr. Tucker amended his motion to direct the City Manager to return with recommendations by June 24 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, and a resident of the City of Fort Walton Beach, at large. Dr. Pullen accepted the amendment. Dennis " Standing Bear" Compass, Chairman of the Friends of the Museum, stated the land the museum is on is a sacred site, and expressed the feeling that it is the City' s obligation to take care of the Indian Temple Mound. He also discussed the committee looking into utilizing the Museum staff to enhance educational possibilities in the schools. Council advised they are not looking to do anything to harm the museum since it is a tremendous asset to the community; rather, it is looking for avenues to reduce the burden on the taxpayer. The meeting recessed at 9: 05 p.m I{~r r't~;~~~~~1" 11g;~~~~' The meeting reconvened at 9: 15 p. m Jim Hartwell, City resident, stressed the importance that the composition of the ad- boc committee has citizens that are interested not only in the Mound,but the Camp Walton Schoolhouse and Garniers Post Office as well. Lisa Burkett, MainStreet President, advised MainStreet's purpose is to preserve the Mound and to look for ways to enhance the educational possibilities in the schools. I I J m___..._ ~.___~.._._~._....._____.." ...._____._,-____.____~----..-----..~..---..-.-.--.--.- .~._..__..._____._. .-~..--.- ~-..-.-. -.----.-.- ...---.. ._ 6 6/ 10/ 03 7 ~ ry:: i,~ ~::~ 77.~~ : j[: : t~: f 11;:~ r(?~\~, r ; ~<-{~~ T'0 1 I- I ~ J1 ' 1 i , r;~~~:! 1.:. _ 1 t\~ ~?~ 2.>' Duane Clark, member of the Emerald Coast Science Center Board, discussed the correlation of the Science Center and the Museum and the importance of the Science Center to the community. Bill Lucas, member of the Emerald Coast Archaeological Society, offered the services of someone on the committee to bring archaeological 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 Ceuter, 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). 4~~~ 1P:-ft~;11~~ - ~: r~; 8i~I~~f1Z~ C;i}: f:~ lf0)'~{~ '~ ti;) l fJ1~?:))~< F8) :i,7[~]~~:; Jr ~ Fl!it~ EL_~___ 1:.,;;. __~ ,--..;.._!"'~. __ " _ r.;"';::" .~........._ ~,,, ~ ..~,~, 0:....,. ,: ..~~~~ ~_ -""~-" I~ 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). w__.._..........__..__.. n__.._..; n.....__ w_.__ n...._.__._._._ 4__...___...______~_______._'_.,~ n.___.___..______._._  l 6/ 10103 I ~,~ I~ 0 ,\~ ~ \ G~\ i"' ~! 1 ,'! j~;l:(~' ~-~17;. 1 )" ). n') I ( .~~; ~2 \ I, I !;',~ C~ {~~;\ l~ I.~\ I~ r- l I~ Consideration of appointment to Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund.