Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 09-23-1980 Regular — reading text

Peddy- from Mr. Kenneth M. PEDDYCORD FOR A CERT. cord, employee of Turbine Support, an for a OF COMPETENCY AS A Certificate of Competency as a Master Electrician in MASTER ELECTRICIAN the City of Fort Walton Beach. Mr. Peddy cord passed a Block & Associates examination in Broward County, however City ordinances prohibit the City from honoring a certificate from another county or ci ty unless a reciprocal agreement is held wi th that political subdivision. After a brief discussion, Dr. Houghton moved that Mr. Peddycord granted be Certificate of a Compe- J tency as a Master Electrician, due to the fact that he passed an examination which was prepared, has proctored graded by Block and Associates. and Motion was seconded by Mr. Baughman and carried unanimous ly. Mr. Baughman pointed out that this would be setting a precedent.  285 9/ 23/ 80 Dr. Houghton asked Public Works Director if it would be opening a can of worms if the reciprocity clause was removed from the ordinance. Public Works Director replied, as long as you keep the provision and monitoring of the Block test, I don' t really think you will. 1 Mr. Hill expressed his feelings about Pensacola not having a reciprocity agreement with Fort Walton Beach, stating that he does not feel it is fair for Fort Walton to accept licenses from other areas and them not accept our licenses. Dr. Houghton said, I understand your point, but when we have skilled people come into the area and require that they take the Block test, which Block monitors, I can' t see how we can refuse someone who passed it. I would like to spearhead a drive to keep talldng to Pensacola, but I feel if a person is qualified he should be able to be in business. Mr. Rigdon said he would like to see the Mayor write a letter to Pensacola explaining this to them and asking them to reconsider. He so moved that a letter be sent to City of Pensacola. Motion was seconded and carried unanimous ly. RECOMMENDATION FROM Mayor presented a recommendation from Public Works PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Director purchase and install new engine and to RE: CITY VEHICLE # 829 replace bushing in Sanitation Vehicle # 829 at an estimated cost of $ 6, 215. Mr. Rigdon moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hill and carried unanimous ly. COST ESTIMATE FOR Mayor presented cost estimate in the amount of REPAIRS FOR AMERICAN 7, 616. l3 for repairs for American Dragline, M- 47. DRAGLINE, M- 47 Mr. Rigdon moved that the cost estimate be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hill and carried unanimously. MEMO FROM CITY MANAGER Mayor presented a memo from Ci ty Manager stating RE: MR. SAM MOSELEY' S that the Hollywood Boulevard curbing, sidewalk and I PROPERTY utilities encroach on Mr. Sam Moseley' s property some 31' at the intersection with Gibson Place. Mr. Moseley is interested in selling his property, but wants to clear the encroachment prior to sale. The Public Works Director and I recommend that the City purchase 40' of property from Mr. Moseley at equivalent CDBG appraisals. This would amount to an exchange of $ 2, 147. 00 in paving assessments, plus 2, 500. 00 in cash. Mr. Moseley is agreeable to this exchange. Mr. Hill moved that the recommendation be approved. 286 9/ 23/ 80 Motion was seconded by Mr. Rigdon and carried unanimously. MEMO FROM CI TY CLERK Mayor presented memos from City Clerk- Finance Director RE: XEROX AND SAVIN reference cost comparisons of Xerox 4500 and Savin COPIER MACHINES 600 copier machines. Mr. Baughman moved that, due to the cost savings the City lease the Savin machine on a trial basis not to exceed one year. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bishop and carried unanimously. SHRINE FAIR Mr. Rigdon made an announcement about the Shrine SCHEDULE Fair to be held October 27 through November 1. CIVIL DEFENSE DEDICA- Mayor reminded Council 06 the Civil Defense TION SCHEDULED AND Dedication ceremony September 25, and the on OKALOOSA CO. LEAGUE Okaloosa County League of Municipalities meeting OF MUN. MEETING on Octobe r 16. FIRE PROTECTION Mayor said he had an invitation to the Fire Protection MUTUAL AID LUNCHEON Mutual Aid Luncheon on October 7, and he invited OCTOBER 7 Chief Ray and Chief Lee to go as his guests. VISIT OF BOB HOPE Mayor also announced a benefit for the Enlisted Men' s AND CHRISTMAS PARADE Widow I s featuring Bob Hope to be held on Horne DATES ANNOUNCED October 8, and that the Christmas Parade will be November 29. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 8: 45 p. m. w~ DATEWO ATTEST: h/',~ l!8~Clerk