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

reinforce, bury, preserve, and/ or maintain the the recommendation of the existing well, based on archaeologist. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). REQUEST TO EGLIN AFB- TRANSFER OF PROPERTY Consideration of sending a request to the Elgin Air Force Base - Mission Enhancement Committee formerly Eglin Encroachment Committee), for the transfer of a of US Air Force portion Base Property, adjacent to the City owned fairgrounds property, for the purposes of permanent hurricane staging which would benefit both the establishing a military community and the residents of Okaloosa County. Mr. Patterson asked Council to give the City Manager the authority draw up a letter asking the Air Force if they would relinquish the area where the City could set up a FEMA area of supplies and equipment on this property in the event a major hurricane should hit the area. 72 01/10/ 06 EGLIN REQUEST ( CONTI Mr. Tucker moved to direct the City Manager to prepare a letter to the Mission Enhancement Committee at Eglin Air Force Base requesting the transfer of a portion of USAF property adjacent to the City-owned fairground property, for the purpose of developmentof a FEMA emergency staging area. Mr. Campbell seconded motion. Glenda Glover, 115 Wayne" Circle, was advised it is approximately 51 acres, or a portion thereof, of land being considered. Mr. Minich stated he will support this motion but reminded Council that Eglin will be seeking something from the City in return. 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). RECESS The meeting recessed at 8: 55 p. m. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 9: 00 p. m. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CRA Accept as information an Annual Report of the Community Redevelopment Agency Activities summarizing their activities for the calendar year ending December 31, 2005, as provided in the backup report. Joyce Gossom, CRA Chairman, presented the 2005 Annual Report of the Community Redevelopment Agency activities. Ms. Gossom noted that two joint meetings were held between the CRA and MPB and were felt to be productive in terms of communication on how items are defined, and that the meetings brought unity among the two organizations. When asked by Council what they could do to help the Board do their job, Ms. Gossom asked Council to continue to trust in the judgment of the CRA and their ideas. support Council thanked Ms. Gossom for the report. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEEITREE BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of an appointment to the Beautification Committee. Mr. Minich moved to appoint John Rogers, 606 Pelham Road, Fort Walton Beach, to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board for an unexpired term until January 13, 2007. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). HISTORIC SITES BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of an appointment to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board. Dr. Pullen moved to appoint Tim Mistovich, 777 E. Miracle Strip Parkway, Mary Esther, to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board for a four-year term until January 9, 2010. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent).  73 01/10/ 06 CRA APPOINTMENT Consideration of two appointments to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board. Mr. Minich nominated Dean I"'"" Covey, 270 Brooks Street, to the CRA Board for an unexpired term until February 21, 2009. Mr. Holmes nominated Paul Kieszek, 45 Audrey Drive NW, to the CRA Board for an unexpired term until January 27, 2007. Dr. Pullen nominated Wilbur HugH, 12 Bayou Woods Court NW, to the CRA Board for an unexpired term until February 21, 2009. Dr. Pullen nominated Rudy Williams, 106 Memorial Drive NW, to the CRA Board for an term until January 27, 2007. unexpired Discussion ensued regarding the importance of appointing individuals who are able to attend the monthly meetings, and that the positions currently available on the CRA Board were declared vacant due to failed attendance by the members. The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Paul Kieszek for an unexpired term until January 27, 2007, and it carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, and Minich in favor Campbell, and Pullen opposed ( Hartwell absent). The Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of Dean Covey for an unexpired term until February 21, 2009, and it carried by a vote of 4 to 2 with Holmes, Patterson, Minich in favor and Tucker Campbell and and Pullen opposed ( Hartwell absent). HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of Mayor's appointment to the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority. Mr. Minich moved the Mayor' s appointment of Un A. Mack, 703 Overbrook Drive, Fort Walton Beach, to the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority for a four-year term until January 9, 2010. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor ( unanimously with Holmes, Hartwell absent). MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Minich encouraged attendance at the Bridge Authority meeting this coming Thursday, January 12, and at the Bridge Authority Charette on January 26, to let them know there is strong opposition to a bridge on Hollywood Boulevard. Dr. Pullen discussed the importance of following the ordinances of the City. Mr. Tucker discussed the letter to the Mayor regarding Senate Bill 360 regarding the growth management act and concurrency requirements on development. Mr. Campbell thanked the dedicated City staff, and welcomed Jeff Peters to the City staff. Mr. Patterson asked that at the February workshop safety issues in the Beal Parkway neighborhood be addressed. The City Manager asked that it be discussed at the March since the February workshop has several issues scheduled. workshop Mr. Holmes welcomed Jeff Peters to the City staff, and received an update on Finance Director applications.  74 01110/ 06 MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ( CONTI The Mayor announced the Strategic Plan on January 21 from 8 am to 5 pm. He also mentioned two positive letters he received; one from the of Sedalia City congratulating the City on their selection of their former police chief, and the other from Bull Rigdon regarding the City' s efforts in purchasing the fairgrounds. The Mayor also thanked the City Clerk for 1.. ensuring the City is represented by sending flowers f when there is a death in the community. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager announced the MLK holiday on January 16 and that City administrative offices will be closed, and that a march from City Hall to the Chester Pruitt Center will be held and representatives from the City will be in attendance. She also announced the Snow Bird Open House at the Senior Center on January 12 from 9 am to 3 pm. The City Manager advised the old school house and post office will be relocated to the site adjacent to Harris Insurance called Heritage Park, and there may be some temporary lane closure while the structures are being moved. Also, the Walkedge Canal is being dredged and will be temporarily closed until end of February, and the boat ramp and parking area are closed as well. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 30 P. M. APPROVED~~ MAYOR: IL 1