Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 05-28-1963 Regular — reading text

100. 00 Equipment Repair & Maint. 350. 00 Vehicle Repair & Maint. 100. 00 Salaries 550. 00 WATER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND: Equipment Repair & Maint. 750. 00 Meter Repair 3, 000. 00 Vehicle Repair & Maint. 300. 00 Office Supplies 100. 00 Plant Repair & Maint. 1, 000. 00 Miscellaneous 400. 00 Gas & Oil 500. 00 Power & Gas 2, 000. 00 Salaries 3, 050. 00 s/ Charles H. Evans Finance Director s/ Winston G. Walker City Manager On motion made by Councilman Tolbert and seconded by Councilman Ready, the vote was aye, unanimously. City Attorney then read Ordinance No. 383. 2 entitled:  82 An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 383 of the City of Fort Walton Beach establishing a bulk- head line in accordance with Chapter 253, of I Florida Statutes for an area in Santa Rosa Sound, adjacent to a portion of Lot 9, Lot 10, Lot 11, and a portion of Lot 12, Seabreeze Subdivision, providing an effective date hereof." It then moved by Councilman Rogers that the charter rules was requiring ordinances to be read on three separate days be waived and the Ordinance be now considered for the final passage. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carnathan and the vote was aye, unanimously. The following Resolutions were presented by City Attorney: 63- 21 -A Resolution authorizing the City Manager and Joe Guidry, Chairman of the Cemetery Board to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Fort Walton Beach with Southern Memorial Company of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, D/ B/ A Southern Memorial Company of Fort Walton Beach, a Mississippi Corporation, authorizing the construction of a mausoleum in Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and authorizing the said Southern Memorial Company of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to sell crypts in the same, pursuant to the attached contract which is made a part hereof; providing the effective date hereof. Councilman Rogers moved to accept, seconded by Councilman Ready, and the vote was aye, unanimously. 63- 22 - A Resolution by the City of Fort Walton Beach expressing its appreciation and commending the services of Ricks & Kendrick, Architects, for their designing and supervising the construction of the Civic Center, City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing the effective date hereof; I Councilman Ready moved to accept, seconded by Councilman Long, and the vote was aye, unanimously. 63- 23 - A Resolution by the City of Fort Walton Beach showing its appreciation and recognition to Adrian Newcomer of Newcomer Construction Company for the excellent services rendered in the con- struction of the Civic Center, City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing an effective date hereof; 83 Councilman Long moved to accept, seconded by Councilman Ready, and the vote was aye, unanimously. 63- 24 - A Resolution authorizing and directing City Manager and Finance Director to transfer monies in amounts up to $ 15, 000 from water revolv- ing fund to Civic Center Construction Fund for the purpose of paying extra costs of construction of City Hall, Auditorium and Library, and the furnish- ings thereof, in addition to original bond issues. City Clerk covered highlights of this Resolution and a short discussion followed. City Manager stated that the City has complied with request of Grace Memorial Chapel, but no money has been received. Councilman Long moved that Resolution be accepted, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and the vote was aye, unanimously. City Attorney read the title of the Resolution. Councilman Ready moved that City check Grace Memorial authorities to see if City has complied with their wishes and request that the money be turned over to the City as quickly as possible. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and the vote was aye, unanimously. HO~ N~ ~ City ~ lark then read Resolution entitled: 63- 25 - A Resolution authorizing certain officers and employees of the City of Fort Walton Beach to execute checks and other instruments on behalf of the City of Fort Walton Beach, repealing all Ordinances, Resolutions, or parts thereof, in con- flict herewith; providing an effective date hereof. City Clerk went on to explain that a former employee' s name was being deleted from the Resolution, taking away that person' s authority to execute checks. Councilman Ready moved that Resolution be accepted, seconded by Councilman Long, and the vote was aye, unanimously. Under new business, City Manager referred to a request made by Mr. Horace A. Payne, who is leaving the area permanently, to have his money refunded on four spaces in the Beal Memorial Cemetery. Councilman Ready moved that this matter be turned over to the Finance Committee, seconded by Councilman Courter, and the vote was aye, unanimously.  f" ". 84 City Manager read letter dated May 28, 1963, from the Fort Walton Beach Free Public Library concerning two vacancies in the Library Board as of July 1, 1963. Mayor Lindsey I appointed Mrs. w. G. Phillips and Mr. W. J. ( Billy) Roberts to fill the two vacancies. City Manager asked permission of Council for Fort Walton Beach to submit an application to the Military for clay removal permits for the municipalities of the south end of Okaloosa County, that is, Valparaiso, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach. Councilman Jones moved that the City request the permit, with a stipulation that a Resolution be received from each city involved. Mayor requested that City ask to be relieved of any responsibility through resolutions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tolbert and the vote was aye, unanimously. City Manager announced that Jim Tringas asked for authority to park his work trailer on Southern National Bank property for the purpose of storing records and equipment while new building is under construction. Councilman Carnathan moved that permit be granted on a six months' basis, with pos- sibility of extension, to be effective immediately. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and the vote was aye, unanimously. City Manager then read a Resolution from the Citizens for Education, as follows: WHEREAS The members of the Okaloosa County Citizens for Education have examined the salary index motion passed by the Board of Public Instruction on May 14, 1963, and; WHEREAS The members of the Okaloosa County Citizens for Education feel that this motion will be of real value to the citizens of this county because it significantly upgrades the educational values of this county, and; I WHEREAS Where studies have been made it haa been proved that there is a direct correlation between teacher salaries and quality education; BE IT RESOLVED The Okaloosa County Citizens for Education whole- heartedly endorse support the motion passed by the and Board of Public Instruction on May 14, 1963, and; 85 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: It is imperative that the Board of Public In- struction notify the teaching body of this county that this motion is being implemented in quantity and date-- at least a week prior to June 7, 1963. s/ Robert C. Hoffman, President " Councilman Jones moved to endorse this resolution, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and the vote was aye, unanimously. City Manager read a letter addressed to Council from the Home Builders of Okaloosa County, Florida, Inc., dated May 7, 1963, signed by A. J. Anderson, President, as fol- lows: Recently the majority of the leading builders of Okaloosa County Florida, associated themselves to- gether to form a non- profit corporation known as Home Builders of Okaloosa County, Florida, Inc.", post office" box 126, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as a branch of the National Association of Home Builders for the purpose of policing the building industry, sponsoring beneficial legislation and the handling of grievances by and against builders with- in the county. Our association desires to offer its services, ex- perience and advice to the City Council in the preparation of ordinances affecting plumbing, electrical or building codes within the city. It is the belief of the association that the combined experience of this group of builders would facilitate the enactment of enforceable ordinances which would be fair to both builders, city and home owners alike. In turn, the association respectfully requests that it be informed of any proposed ordinances or action affecting the building industry in the city before final passage ot any such legislation in order that it may present ' the views of the association to the council for their consideration. Trusting that we will be able to work together for the mutual advantage of builders, owners, and city officials, I remain Yours very truly, HOME BUILDERS OF OKALOOOSA COUNTY, IN C . "  86 Councilman Rogers moved that this letter be spread upon the minutes and that notification be given Home Builders of any ordinance affecting the building industry in the City be- fore its final passage. Councilman Carnathan seconded the I motion, and the vote was aye, unanimously. City Manager read a letter from Roger Clary, President of the Chamber of Commerce, dated May 25, 1963, wherein it was stated that the Chamber of Commerce will call such meeting as asked for in the letter and the City, in turn, will notify Council of the date of said meeting. Councilman Carnathan moved that this matter be turned over to the Municipal Advisory Board to handle and set up meeting and to notify Council of the meeting. Councilman Ready seconded this