Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-15-1958 Regular — reading text

Municipal Advisory Board re- ceived from Eugene V. Phillips was read: In view of who, the recent summar~ action of City Council in forcing the resignation of the a majority of the in my opinion was a most capable man, I do not care, to serve in an advisory capacity to a city administration based City Manager, J upon such policy and principles. Therefore, I tender my resignation, to be effective immediately, from the Municipal Advisory Board and the attendant alternate Membership to the Hearing Board."  223 Councilman Smith moved that we accept this resignation with regret and that Mr. Phillips be wI'i tten a Ie tter to this effect thanking him for the time and effort he has given in service on the Municipal Advisory Board. Seconded by Coun- cilman Pelham. Vote aye, unanimous. Reports from Finance Committee were presented: I 1. - Assessments Commdttee agent for vs Deed - Danley Furniture recommends that they meet with Mr. Benton, as Mr. Danley, and get assurance that Mr. Danley would deed the City the street right- of- way through there and that we abate the street assessment on the east 26 ft. of Lot 500 and the west 26 ft. of Lot 499 on First Avenue and the extension of Ferry Road. And that we close that portion of Ferry Road colored in purple on the at- tached map. This abatement covers past improvements only and any new improvements, such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc., 1d.ll be assessed. For these considerations, the Ci t-, is to receive a deed for these portions of Lots 499 and 500. Mr. DuBois is requested to make a survey of the lots in question and provide an enlarged plat of the immediate area involved. Plat is to be colored to indicate: property not to be assessed, colored in red; property to, be assessed, less interest, colored in green; and street to be closed, colored in purple. Deed for the property as indicated by Mr. DuBois' survey is to be prepared and ordinance closing the street is to be drawn; it is further recommended that the deed be held in escr'ow with the City Attorney until this matter is finally settled; and that an affadavit substantiating this matter is finally' settled; and that an affadavi t sub- stantiating this agreemat be obtained from the Danley people. Councilman Cahalan explained that ,he and Councilman Bass had studied thi8 matter and concur on the results as just read. H~ moved the adoption of this report. Seconded by Councilman Walker. Councilman Smith questioned the legal status of this I agreement resulting from the death of Mr. Danley; to which Councilman Cahalan replied they had agreed to go ahead with our part even though it be drawn out indefinitely due to the 11 death of Mr. Danley. Vote aye, unanimous. 2. Daylight Saving Time Committee recommends that Col. Jamison be infQrmed that the City will cooperate in the observance of Daylight Saving Time, as provided for in the last election, except that the beginning day be the second 1 Sunday in May at 12: 01 A. M., and closing day be the last i Sunday in August at 12: 01 A. M. 224 Councilman Cahalan advised the Committee had decided the ordinance indicates the intent to observe daylight saving time and that the time could be adjusted as seems practic- able. Councilman Roberts is, of the opinion that a- few days will not make any difference to Eglin; they will work with us in any way they can. Councilman Cahalan moved that this recommendation be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Walker. Vote aye, unanimous. 3. Bids - IS" Sewer Pipe We recommend that Gesco be awarded contract on this bid. Councilman Pelham moved that this bid be awarded to Gesco and that ~ he record show that this was low bid. Seconded by Coun- cilman Walker. Vote aye, unanimous. 4. Request to purchase Billing Machine Although contract to purchase billing machine from Borroughs might be approved, Committee strongly recommend that an in- vestigation be made with the intent of getting a more up- to- date machine. Councilman Pelham moved that this recommendation be approved. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Vote aye, unanimous. 5. Collection of Amusemat Taxes We recommend that amusement taxes be collected, thus plac- ing theatre operators in the position of taking us to court if such is their desire. However, the Finance Committee will gladly meet with these operators if they wish to dis- cuss this matter. . Councilman Smith moved that this recommendation be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Pelham. Vote aye, unanimous. 6. Consideration of a flat 925. 00 Sewer Connection Fee Committee Recommends that a flat $25. 00 sewer connection fee be charged, plus $ 3. 00 per foot where it is necessary to run the line to the property line, but in no cas~ will this charge for extension be in excess of one- half the width of the dedicated street. Councilman Smith asked where figures on cost for installing sewer lines were obtained. Mr. Rodgers advised he had no detailed report; this is a recommendation that he had re- ceived from Mr. DuBois and referred to the Finance Committee. AIit'  225 Mr. DuBois explained that the City is losing money on sane of the $ 25. 00 connection; but feels it will average out if all connections are charged out at # 25. 00. Councilman Pelham moved that this report and recommendation be approved. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Vote aye, 1 unanimous. 7. Adjusting Entries - T~ x Department Two adjusting entries as submitted were considere~; one invol ving failure to grant homestead exemption and the other vacant property assessed as improved. Committee recommends the approving of these two adjusting entries. Committee further recommends that the Tax Department handle as routine any such adjustments as may be neces- sary in the future and when substantiating evidence and records are included. The Commi ttee wi 11 consider those requests involving any other errors in assessments ne- cessitating adjusting entries. Councilman Pe'lham moved that this report and recommendation be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Vote aye, unanimous. Reports and: recommendations from P'W Committee were presented: 1. Bill - R. L. Kenan & Associates - Sewer Collection System, Northwest Section Committee recommends that one- third of ~ otal bill 10, 439. 50) be approved for payment and the balance be approved for payment as portions of the project are com- pleted. Amount to be paid now is $ 3, 479. 83. i Councilman Roberts moved that this recommendation be approved. I I Seconded by Councilman Pelham. Vote aye, unanimous.' I 2. R. D. Cole Company Contract - final acceptance of CDm- pleted ~ roJ~ I Approved by Committee as finally accepted 11 Councilman Roberts moved the adoption of this recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Pelham. 3. M~ ltiple Committee Vote aye, ~ nanimous. Water Connections recommends that no change be made in the ordi- 1 ill nance connection fees ' to provide setting up a reduced 1\;:,: fee for multiple conne ctions. 1 Councilman Roberts moved that this recommendation be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Pelham. ~ ote aye, unanimous. j  10" I 226 4. Paving - Lot at Community Center This paving was approved by Committee - to be charged to the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement budget; work to be done under our present contract wtth the paving con- tractor on the City street Improvement Project. Councilman Cahalan feels thi s is a good move and should ' Qe' done just as soon as possible. It could be used as a guinea pig to find out how much it is going to cost the City per front foot, thus obtaining a check on the cost of the street J improvement pro ject now ready~/for billing. Councilman Cahalan moved the adoption of this recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Pelham. Vote aye, unanimous. 5. Curb and Gutter - frontin corner Bass and Third Drive Committee recommends granting per.mission for this instal- lation under the supervision of the City Director of Pub~ lic Works. Mr. Rodgers explained that Mr. M~ es will do this work himself, and will, of course, pay all cost involved; no City funds will be used. Ci ty Engineer will supervise ani inspect this work. Councilman Smith moved that this recommendation be approved. Seconded by Councilman Pelham. Vote aye, unanimous. 6. Over- Run on Street Project Committee recommends that Ferry Avenue north of- Smith Drive; Park Drive; ani Holmes Avenue west of E.