Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-27-11 regular part 2 of 2 — reading text

WHEREAS, during her time of service, Mary Lou exhibited visionary and peeress leadership skills. The City of Fort Walton Beach benefited directly and indirectly from her remarkable ability to lead in many ways including the extremely low Workforce Board staff turnover, her service as a role model for women in business, consensus building, and her strong belief in the importance of the community. Utilizing one of her many leadership skills, she brought people together and motivated them to do more than they thought they could do by themselves. Quite simply, when Mary Lou Reed called, no one ever said, ' No"; and WHEREAS, as Executive Director, Mary Lou was responsible for the JobsPlus One -Stop Career Centers located in Fort Walton Beach and other regional cities. Each Center offered a variety of job -related services and specialized assistance in job training, overcoming barriers to employment, recruiting, and screening qualified job applicants for an average of more than 2500 job seekers each month in the City of Fort Walton Beach; and WHEREAS, Recognizing the relationship between education, workforce development, and economic development, Mary Lou formed effective and ongoing partnerships to ensure the success of all involved. She has been an effective advocate of private sector business, bringing economic success and workforce development to the City of Fort Walton Beach. Locally, she led the Workforce Development Porch; and Board as the Fiscal and Administrative entity for the 2002 and 2003 Family Literacy program, ' Sylvania Heights Front WHEREAS, Mary Lou was selected as the first Okaloosa and Walton County Athena Award Recipient in 2006, was also named the 2008 State of Florida Professional of the Year, was a member of the Fort Walton Beach and four other Chambers of Commerce, sponsored and /or was a guest speaker at events, was an active member of the Okaloosa County Economic Development Council, and served on numerous other Boards and Organizations that benefited the Fort Walton Beach community. Mary Lou serves as an inspiration and model for all who know her, she has exemplified the role of " Community Leader in every way for more than twenty- five years. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim September 30, 2011 as MARY LOU REED DAY- in the City of Fort Walton Beach and recognize the indelible mark she has made on the City, the State, and the nation with her customary humility and grace. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand end raused_the_Seal -01.1e Ci%ty oaf FForrt Walton Beach to be affixed this 27" day of September MIKE ANDERSON, my r uric  sm City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Carole Jones, Executive Assistant Date: September 27, 2011 Subject: Erik Stenberg, Tennis Center SIGNATURE BLOCK Carole Jones Completed 09/ 20/ 2011 1: 57 PM Carole Jones Completed 09/ 20/ 2011 1: 58 PM City Manager Completed 09/ 21/ 2011 8: 38 AM City Council Pending  0 City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Carole Jones, Executive Assistant Date: September 27, 2011 Subject: Approval of Agenda SIGNATURE BLOCK: Carole Jones Completed 09/ 20/20112: 00 PM Carole Jones Completed 09/ 20/20112: 00 PM City Manager Completed 09/ 20/20112: 00 PM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 10  8. 1 City Council of Fort Walton Beach CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM To: Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Helen Spencer, City Clerk Date: September 27, 2011 Subject: Approval of Council Minutes 1. BACKGROUND: 1. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Special and Regular Council Meetings of September 13, 2011. ATTACHMENTS: 9 -13 - I1 mission- vision statements ( DOC) 9 -13 - 11 final ( DOC) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Helen Spencer Completed 09/ 21/ 2011 10: 30 AM Carole Jones Completed 09/ 22/ 2011 11: 05 AM City Manager Completed 09/ 22/ 2011 11: 05 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 11  Final Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, September 13, 2011 5: 00 PM 101 Mirecle strip Parkway Fan Walton Beach, p 32548 b m C 1. CALL TO ORDER 5: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on September 13, 2011 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle vo Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. mo Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Bobby Griggs Joyce gossom Mayor Council Scat 1 Council Seat 2 Present Present Present a0o. Nv Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Present Dick Rynearson Council Seat 7 Present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ACTION ITEMS 1. Mission and Vision Statements Request City Council approve recommended City of Fort Walton Beach Mission and Vision Statements and direct the City Manager to initiate their implementation. The City Manager outlined the status of the Performance Excellence Program and that tonight Council would consider the City's mission and vision statements. Ken Perkins, Fire Chief, explained that to establish the Performance Excellence Program three critical elements must be formally instituted. The core values have already been approved by Council; what is needed now is a meaningful and accurate mission statement and a clear vision statement. Chief Perkins continued the mission statement should be a statement that brings internal focus to the City's workforce and all City personnel should be able to identify how they contribute to meeting the mission of the City. The recommended mission statement is as follows: " To enhance and protect the community by providing quality services." Ciry Connell of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Packet Pg. 12 Special Meeting Minutes September 13, 2011 Chief Perkins explained the vision statement should be meaningful and achievable, but simple and easily remembered by City staff. The recommended vision statement is as follows: " The City of Fort Walton Beach; a recognized leader in the provision of community services." The vote on the motion to approve the recommended City of Fort Walton Beach Mission and Vision Statements and direct the City Manager to initiate their implementation carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED ] UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 4. ADJOURNMENT: 5: 15 pm Approved: Mayor: a0n Attest: City Clerk City Coancll ofFort Walton Beach Page 2  LT Final Minutes — City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, September 13, 2011 6: 00 PM for Mioade strip P ar Fan Walton Beach, n 32548 1. CALL TO ORDER 6: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on September 13, 2011 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Mayor Present Bobby Griggs Council Seat 1 Present joyce gossom Council Scat 2 Present Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Trey Goodwin Council Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present Bull Rigdon