Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-24-2010 regular — reading text

211 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AUGUST 24, 2010 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 6: 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, j oyce gossom, Dennis Reeves, Mike Minich, Bobby Nabors, and Dick Rynearson Seat 6 Vacant Also Present: Robert Mearns, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Michael Thorne of Abundant Life Church gave the Invocation and youth from the church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION —ARMED FORCES DAY The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing August 28, 2010 as Armed Forces Day at the C. H. " Bull" Rigdon Northwest Florida Fairgrounds. RECOGNITIONS The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Katherine Stone, Recipient of Parade/ Dept of Education National Search Award. The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Jacob and Zachary Frame of Boy Scout Troop 544 for their efforts in assisting an unconscious citizen. PRESENTATION Jim Busby, Walton Guard, and Ted Corcoran, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, made a 150th presentation about a proposed Anniversary Civil War encampment re- enactment to be held at the Fort Walton Landing on April 8, 9, 10, 2011. They requested Council waive the fire and camping restrictions for the event. 150th Mr. Rynearson moved to approve the request to waive the fire and camping restrictions for the Anniversary of the Civil War encampment re- enactment to be held at the Fort Walton Landing on April 8, 9, 10, 2011. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Reeves moved to approve the agenda as the business of the day. Mr. Minch seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). 212 Regular Council 8 -24 -10 CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Reeves moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor ( Seat 6 vacant). APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 10, 2010, and the Special Meetings on August 16, 2010. AWARD OF BID —HVAC SERVICES Award HVAC services contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, D &D Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical Services, at an annual cost of $26,864.00 for two years with three one -year optional extensions. AWARD OF BID —SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS Award contract for submersible pumps for lift stations 32 and 36 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Jim House and Associates, at a cost of $59, 194. 00. RES. 2010 -22 - FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING AN INTEREST BEARING ESCROW ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO INSTALL MAST ARMS TO REPLACE EXISTING STRAIN POLES ON STATE ROAD 85 ( EGLIN PARKWAY) AT HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LOCALLY FUNDED AGREEMENT AND A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE ENGINEERING & UTILITIES DIRECTOR TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Michael Beedie, Engineering/Utilities Director, explained the resolution allocates the deposit of CRA funds to guarantee installation of the traffic signal system at the named intersection. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. As no one wished to speak public comment was closed. Ms. gossom moved to approve Res. 2010 -22. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). RES. 2010 -26 - FUNDING TO COMPLETE RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING DECLARATIONS OF OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REIMBURSEMENTS FROM NOTE AND BOND PROCEEDS OF TEMPORARY ADVANCES MADE FOR PAYMENTS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE, AND RELATED MATTERS. Mr. Beedie explained the resolution declares the City' s intent to secure funding of $2. 1 million from the State Revolving Fund to complete the reclaimed water system. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. As no one wished to speak public comment was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to approve Res. 2010 -26. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). RES. 2010 -27 - ACCEPT GRANT FOR POLICE INTERVIEW ROOMS The Mayor read the resolution by title. Regular Council 8 -24 -10 213 RES. 2010 -27 - ACCEPT GRANT FOR POLICE INTERVIEW ROOMS cont. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF Y JUSTICE FOR ENHANCED INTERVIEW ROOMS; AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AWARD AND OVERSEE THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ted Litschauer, Police Chief, explained the City has been awarded $ 10, 820 non -matching grant from the competitive grant program for enhanced interview rooms. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. As no one wished to speak public comment was closed. Mr. Minich moved to approve Res. 2010 -27. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). PUBLIC HEARING: ORD. 1828 - REZONE 600 AND 602 MOONEY ROAD TO R -1 The City Attorney read the ordinance on first reading by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 600 MOONEY ROAD NORTHEAST AND 602 MOONEY ROAD NORTHEAST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RSS ( RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN SINGLE) TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH R -1 ( SINGLE FAMILY) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, Planner,explained the properties had previously been annexed into the City limits and the ordinance rezones the properties to City zoning district to comply with the Future Land Use Map. The Staff Report was entered into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak the public hearing was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Ord. 1828 on first reading. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). PUBLIC HEARING: ORD. 1829 - REZONE 8 AND 10 WEDGEWOOD LANE TO R -1A The City Attorney read the ordinance on first reading by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 8 WEDGEWOOD LANE NORTHEAST AND 10 WEDGEWOOD LANE NORTHEAST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RSS ( RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN SINGLE) TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH R -lA ( SINGLE FAMILY) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, Planner, explained the property had previously been annexed into the City and the ordinance rezones the property to City zoning district to comply with the Future Land Use Map. The Staff Report was entered into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak the public hearing was closed. 214 Regular Council 8 -24 -10 ORD. 1829 ( CONT) Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1829 on first reading. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor ( Seat 6 vacant). PUBLIC HEARING: ORD. 1830 - REZONE 648 COUNTRY CLUB AVENUE The City Attorney read the ordinance on first reading by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 648 COUNTRY CLUB NORTHEAST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RUS ( RESIDENTIAL URBAN SINGLE) TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH R -lA (SINGLE FAMILY) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, Planner, explained the property had previously been annexed into the City and the ordinance rezones the property to comply with the Future Land Use Map. The Staff Report was entered into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak the public hearing was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Ord. 1830 on first reading. Ms. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant). PUBLIC HEARING: ORD. 1831 - REZONE 1564 PERCY COLEMAN ROAD TO CF The City Attorney read the ordinance on first reading by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 1564 PERCY COLEMAN ROAD, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RGD ( RESIDENTIAL GENERAL DEVELOPMENT) TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH CF ( COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, Planner, explained the property had previously been annexed into the City and the ordinance rezones the property to comply with the Future Land Use Map. The Staff Report was entered into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1831 on first reading. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Minich, Nabors, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 6 vacant).