Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 01-10-06 regular minutes — reading text

CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mitchell explained the purpose of the amendment to allow specific types of signage on public school campuses within the EF Educational Facilities District. He advised the Municipal Planning Board approved the request at their December meeting. Jeff Mcinnis, school board attorney, asked Council to look favorably on the request. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Patterson moved to adopt Ord. 1680 on first reading. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). ORD. 1681. AMEND DEFINITION OF VIEW CORRIDOR IN LDC The City Attorney read the ordinance title by only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF ''VIEW CORRIDOR" IN CHAPTER 12. 20, VOLUME IV, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO INCLUDE AREAS PERPENDICULAR TO BUILDINGS WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES; AMENDING SECTION 12.457. 05, SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, CHAPTER 12.457, MUW- 18 MIXED- USE WATERFRONT DISTRICT, VOLUME IV, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ALLOW CANTILEVERED BALCONIES ABOVE THE FIRST FLOOR TO ENCROACH INTO VIEW CORRIDORS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I""" Peggy Fowler, Planner, explained the request would allow archaeological sites and structures to be part of the view corridor, in an effort to preserve some of these sites. Ms. Fowler also explained the use of cantilevered balconies as long as the bottom of the 0,.. balcony is not lower than six feet above grade as measured from the crown of the main road. She advised the Municipal Planning Board recommended approval, with amendments, at their December meeting. Council was advised the definition of historical significance for a building is any building that is 50 years old or more. The Mayor opened the public hearing. 68 01110/ 06 ORD. 1681 ( CONTI Bill Garvie, 315 Shell Avenue, discussed the importance of preserving archaeological sites for the public. As there was no one else to speak, the public hearing was closed. Dr. Pullen moved to adopt Ord. 1681 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Pullen in favor and Minich opposed ( Hartwell absent). ORD. 1682. REZONE PROPERTY AT 122 HOLLYWOOD BLVD. The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 122 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD SE, AND OWNED BYTHE HOLLYWOOD CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; REZONING PROPERTY FROM C- 1 LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND C- 2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO CF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding. The applicant was not present. Mr. Mitchell explained the amendment to delete lands included in the church' s request which are not designated Public Lands. He also advised the church is requesting a refund of the $ 775. 00 application fee/ deposit, and that the Municipal Planning Board recommended approval of the request, as well as the refund, at their December meeting. As there were no objections, the Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1682 on first reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor Hartwell absent). Mr. Minich moved to refund the $775.00 application fee/ deposit. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich in favor and Pullen opposed ( Hartwell absent). REGULAR AGENDA- PURCHASE OF RESCUE TRUCK Mr. Holmes moved to award the purchase of a 2006 GMC 5500 Combo Rescue Truck to First Choice Fire and Safety, LLC of Marietta, GA in the amount of $1 06,705 via piggy-backing on the bid of Pine Log Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Campbell seconded motion. Mike Dutton, Fire Chief, advised any monies in addition to the $ 106, 705. 00 monies will go toward the medical and firefighting equipment, and that the personnel to man the truck will be available by April. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( Hartwell absent).  69 01110/ 06 BLUE CROSS/ BLUE SHIELD RENEWAL Mr. Minich moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida to provide medical insurance coverage to City retirees .and COBRA participants for the claim employees, year February 1, 2006, through January 31, 2006, as follows: 1) The 1752 Blue Options ( Base Plan). I'f~"."" Single Coverage, City $ 247.40 per month, Employee $82. 46 per month, for a total of $329. 86 per month; 676. 12 per month, Family Coverage, City Employee $225.37 per month, for a total of $901. 49 per month. 2) The 702 Blue Choice ( Buy-Up Plan). Single Coverage, City $ 247.40 per month; Employee $ 137. 52 per month, for a total of $384. 92 per month; Family 676. 12 per month, Coverage, City Employee $376. 61 per month, for a total of $1 , 052. 73 per month. 3) The 1352 Buy Down Plan: Single Coverage, City $ 215. 72 per month, Employee 71. 90 per month, for a total of $287.62 per month; Family Coverage, City $589.56 per month, Employee $ 196. 52 per month, for a total of $ 786.08 per month. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). BEAL NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN A request approving the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Action Plan and direct staff to prepare an implementation program that is consistent with the recommendations of the Plan as outlined in the backup report. Ginger Corless from Herbert Hallback, Inc. (HHI), presented an overview of ideas and that resulted from the various public suggestions meetings held regarding an action plan for the Beal Parkway neighborhood. The presentation included ways to improve quality of life in the neighborhood by community involvement; the physical inspection of the neighborhood; improved transportation and public spaces; creating a sense of " place" in the neighborhood; and the need for economic development, community housing, policing and neighborhood aesthetics. Ms. Corless asked that Council adopt the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Action Plan and direct staff to prepare an implementation program. Dr. Pullen moved to approve the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Action Plan and direct Staff to prepare an implementation program that is consistent with