Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 12-16-14 regular — reading text

recommending the Board of County Commissioners change the name to the Destin-Fort Walton Beach International Airport. They are also requesting any recommended revisions to the proposed name. The City Manager stated there is no direct financial impact to the City by providing a letter of support. Council agreed the name Fort Walton Beach- Destin International Airport has a much better sound to it. The vote on the motion to provide a Letter of Support for the proposed name change of the Northwest Florida Regional Airport to the Fort Walton Beach- Destin International Airport be submitted to the Okaloosa County Department of Airports carried unanimously. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 8 Printed 12/ 17/ 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 2014 RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rynearson Task Order for Design of Drainage Improvements on Miracle Strip Parkway SW/ U.S. Highway 98 Recommends City Council authorization for the City Manager to execute a Task Order with AVCON, Inc. of Niceville, Florida to complete a comprehensive design for drainage improvements on Miracle Strip Parkway/ U.S. Highway 98 for $61, 579. This item was tabled until the meeting of January 13, 2015. First Nominations to Fill Vacancy for City Council Seat 6 The Mayor announced the nominations to fill the vacancy for City Council Seat 6, Councilman Rigdon' s seat. The Mayor invited anyone in the audience who would like to speak on their behalf and ask to be nominated to come to the podium. The appointment would be until March 31, 2015. Helen Rigdon, 9 Bay Drive, widow of Councilman Rigdon, stated she would like to be considered to fill the vacancy until March 31, 2015, and that she is not seeking to run for a four- year term. Mike Minich, 106 Waynel Circle, stated he would be honored to fulfill the remainder of Councilman Rigdon' s term. Mr. Griggs nominated Helen Rigdon for the vacancy for Council Seat 6. Mr. Holmes nominated Mike Minich for the vacancy for Council Seat 6. . There were no further nominations this evening, but additional nominations will be made at the January 13, 2015 meeting, with the appointment being made at the January 27, 2015 Council meeting. The City Manager urged interested citizens to turn in their letters, which will be accepted until January 13, and that he has received two letters of interest. Appointment of City Clerk Tarey Franxman, Human Resource Director, stated Council selected a candidate, Kim Barnes, to fill the vacancy for the City Clerk position and the City began salary and benefits negotiations. Mr. Franxman advised that based on the Pay & Classification Study, most recent the recommended salary for Ms. Barnes is $ 64, 322, with no changes in her current benefits. The vote on the motion to appoint Kim Barnes as the City Clerk with a salary of$ 64,322, with no changes in her current benefits, carried unanimously. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 9 Printed 12/ 17/ 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 2014 RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS]: MOVER: Mike Holmes;' Council Seat 4 SECONDER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 AYES:. Griggs, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rynearson ABSENT: Joyce gossom Mr. Franxman recommended that Ms. Barnes starting date be January 1, 2015. Council agreed with that date. Honoring Council Member C. H. " Bull" Rigdon Mr. Griggs discussed ways to honor former Councilmember Bull Rigdon, who passed away last week, and suggested the honorary designation of First Street between Beal Parkway and City Hall, to consist of a brown honorary sign, but no change in the street name. Other suggestions included a tree dedication in one of the City parks. Mr. Rynearson suggested soliciting ideas from Council and the community and to bring ideas/ suggestions to the January meeting. The City Manager advised he would direct the City' s Public Information Officer to get the word out to the public. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Landmark Center Status Update The City Manager advised the Landmark developers met their November 25 deadline and submitted a full package and Staff is reviewing it. The next step is to have a meeting with the developer and get it ready for the International Code Review, which is needed for buildings higher than four stories. 2015 Florida League of Cities Legislative Priorities The City Manager stated the ten 2015 Legislative Priorities adopted at the FLOC Legislative Conference are included in the agenda for Council' s review. Letter of Intent for AmeriCorps Grant This was an information only item for Council regarding the Letter of Intent for the AmeriCorps Grant to address the issue of homelessness. The Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource of Okaloosa and Walton Counties are working on the grant as well. Monthly City Manager Status Report- December 2014 The City Manager discussed the New Year' s Eve celebration that will take place on December 31 at the Landing. He also noted that the City became a platinum sponsor by raising over $ 1, 100 in cash and 50 bags of canned goods and toys for the Christmas Connection. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor and Council wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 10 Printed 12/ 17/ 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 2014 The Mayor attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Landing and noted that the Christmas Parade was exceptional this year, and thanked Recreation/ Cultural Services for their efforts. The Mayor also requested that the councilmembers speaking on the radio and television program for January, February, and March not be those who are running for re- election. Committee Update - Economic Development Council No report. Committee Update - Okaloosa County Head Start Board of Directors No report. Committee Update - Okaloosa Housing Partners No report. Committee Update - Okaloosa- Walton Transportation Planning Organization Mr. Rynearson stated the TPO reviewed the 5- year plan and discussion focused around the delays in Crestview on the widening of PJ Adams Road. Committee Update - Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board No report. Committee Update - Opportunity, Inc. No report. ADJOURNMENT: 7: 45 pm Approved: 3 ii/ - - - Mayor: L...:. Attest: Ki arnes, City Clerk City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 11 Printed 12/ 17/ 2014 I I• 1