Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 01-22-1997 Special — reading text

CONT) comments made by Mr. Tucker in their deliberation as not being relevant. As there was no one else from the public who wished to speak, the City Attorney opened the floor for Counci 1 to ask any questions they may have regarding the proceedings. The Mayor Pro Tem stated his displeasure at the quasi- judicial proceedings stating it is difficult when Council cannot talk to the citizens who put them in office. The City Attorney asked for closing statements from the interested parties. Mr. Dewre11 stated in his closing argument that the project meets all the objecti ve cri teri a as it rel ates to compat i bi 1 ity , and therefore the recommendation of the CRA should be overturned and the project approved as requested. Mr. Lorenz, in his closing argument, stated the CRA did its job by recommending disapproval of the project because it negatively impacts the surrounding neighborhoods, and remarked that when both sides of the story are heard, there is substanti a 1, competent evi dence that the project shoul d not be approved. Mr. Theriaque began his closing argument by expressing Mr. Murtha' s concern on the quasi- judicial system. He cited the only independent consultant to study the issue was Ms. Easley, and it was her determination alone that the project was not compatible. Mr. Theriaque admitted Dolphin Bay is a fine project, but it is not appropriate for this location. He reminded that he represents the residents of the nei ghborhood and they wi 11 be adversely effected by thi s project. Mr. Theri aque requested that Counci 1 fi nd thi s project not appropri ate for thi s 1 ocati on and deny application. Mrs. Wyni negar moved to approve the developers request by finding that the Dolphin Bay Project does not unduly negat i ve 1 y impact the exi st i ng nei ghborhoods nea r the project; the project is compatible ~ th the existing nei ghborhood; and the project proposa 1 comp 1 i es ~ th the ordinances of the City and the application is approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and it carried by a vote \ of 3 to- 2 ~ th Carnathan. Campbell. and Wyninegar in favor and Watson and Murtha opposed ( Gibson and Covey abstained). ADJOURNMENT There bei ng no further busi ness, the meeti ng adjourned at 8: 55 p. m. MAYOR:  FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICE~ S 11 111<\ 1 "''''" " 1111111' NAME. NAME 01 BOARO. COUNCil. ( OMMISSION, AU IHORITY. OR ({) MMII rlE GIBSON CHRISTIANNE CITY COUNCIL tHi: aOARD. COUNCil.. COMMISSION. AUTHORITY. OR E:: ON COMMITTE:. M" ILlM. .\ SS OOII,[. WHtCH I IS A UNIl OF: SEttY!:: 249 BROOKS STREET, S. E. X (' II Y COUNTY OIHi:1t I ()('. l A(; ENCY I\ cou Nn' NAME 01' POliTICAL SURI) IYISION FORT WALTON BEACH OKALOOSA CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH 0'"Willi II \' 011 ( I(II KIU' 1I MY POSITION IS: HKTIVE AI'POINTlVI JANUARY 22, 1997 X WHO MUST FILE FORM . 1 fhl~ form is for u~ e by any person sen ing althe wunty, city, or other localleyel of government on an appointed or elected buard. lI. ....ommission, authorily, or ~ommillee, II ounl.: applies equally 10 members of advisory and non- advisory bodies who ar~ pr~ d scnt\: lIh a voting conni~t of interest ulld~ r Sc~'li( 11I 112. 3143. Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; allhuugh Ihe u~ e of this ular form IS nOI required by law, you are parli.: ouraged to use it in making the disclosure required b~ law. enl.: h) Ur pon, ihilllie' re<, lInd~ r the law when fa~ ed wilh a measure 10 whu:h you have a l'onnict of intcn~st WIll vary greally depcndll\/ l n '" het her , ou hold an ekl'1 j \ e 01 appointive posil ion. 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PPOI" TEl>OFFICERS: er\ on holding appoil1livc coumy, municipal. or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from vOling on a ml'a\ UrC " hlch re, 10 hIS special privale gaIn. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly vOling on a measur~ which inure, 10 Ihe: al gall1 of a prin~lpal ( othel than a government agency) by whom he is retained. cr~oll h\) lding an appoinllve lo~al offi~'e otherwise may participate in a mailer in which he has a conflid of inlcrcs1. bUI 111\)'1 h( khe Ihe ndture of the ~'onllld bch) re making any allempl to II1nuence the decision by oral or wrincn I.' ornmunicallon. \\ 11I.',hcl made hy the officer or at his dire~lion. IF "' OU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTH1PT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL Be. TAKEN: You should complete and file this form ( before making any attempl to innuence Ihe decision) wilh the person respon~lble for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporale Ihe form in the minutes. A copy of Ihe form should be provided immediately 10 the olher members of the agency. The torm ~hould read publicly al Ihe meeting prior to comideration of the matter in which you have a connict of be;: imere'il.  IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: YOII ~ hould disclose orally Ihl' nalure of your ~ onnict in the measure before participating. You should complete Ihe form and rile it within IS days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording ( he minu( l's of thl' mceting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER' S INTEREST Christianne Gibson 22 I. u __, hereby disclose that on __ January 19 __~ 6_ a) 1\ II1l'aSUre came or