Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-12-14--regular — reading text

needed, and the documents must be re- executed with the City. Therefore, Staff is requesting Council approve the minor revision to the FY 2014- 15 SHIP Certification through the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Lee Bobo, City resident, asked if it would be possible for the City to lower the flag to half-staff on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in honor of former mayor and veteran Bob Gates in honor of his service to the country and the community. Mr. Rynearson moved that the flags at City Hall only be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in honor of Bob Gates. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Mike Holmes, Council Seat 4 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Jacqueline Brazzel of 21 Hemlock advised that her home and several other homes in her neighborhood are sinking due to structural damage caused by an undersized foundation when it was built. She asked if the Council can offer any suggestions as her home is unsafe and she cannot afford to move. The City Manager advised the City's insurance adjustor has been contacted but has to wait until he discusses his findings. Tarey Franxman, Human Resources Director, advised the adjustor should be out to look at the home in the next week or two. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 4 Printed 8/ 15/ 2014  217 Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 RESOLUTIONS Resolution 2014- 14 Supporting FDOT Brooks Bridge PD& E Studies A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BROOKS BRIDGE AND THE STUDY TO EXAMINE THE NEED FOR A SECOND BRIDGE BETWEEN FORT WALTON BEACH AND OKALOOSA ISLAND. Mr. Ted Corcoran, President/ CEO of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, requests City Council support for the Florida Department of Transportation ( FDOT) studies to replace Brooks Bridge and to evaluate the need for a second bridge to Okaloosa Island. The Mayor read Res. 2014- 14 by title. Ted Corcoran of the Chamber of Commerce presented background information on the Brooks Bridge since its construction and 1966 and discussed the need and importance of a replacement study as well as a project development and environmental study by the Florida Department of Transportation ( FDOT). Mr. Corcoran advised the Chamber is encouraging the City as well as the municipalities of Destin, Shalimar, Cinco Bayou, Esther, Mary and the County Commissioners for a consensus on the study. The Mayor suggested adding the words ' and business community' in the last paragraph of the resolution, and the City Manager stated that would be added to the final version. Ms. Jamieson moved to adopt Res. 2014- 14 as amended. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Mike Holmes, Council Seat 4 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Resolution 2014- 12 Amends the 2012- 2013 CDBG Annual Action Plan A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FY 2012- 2013 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Wilson, Planning Manager, explained the resolution amends the CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY 2012- 13 by reallocating $ 54, 892 from the World Changers and Small business Incentive Program to the Carson Drive and Third Street Streetscaping and updating the allocation amount for the Habitat for Humanity property acquisition at 36 Carson Drive NE to 42, 500. 00. Dr. gossom moved to adopt Res. 2014- 12. Ms. Jamieson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 5 Printed 8/ 15/ 2014 218 Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 RESULT: . ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECOND E R: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Resolution 2014- 13 Amends the 2013- 2014 CDBG Annual Action Plan A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FY 2013- 2014 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor read Res. 2014- 13 by title. Stella Wilson, Planning Manager, informed that the resolution amends the CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY 2013- 14 by reallocating $ 73, 112 from the Chester Pruitt Youth Enrichment Program, Jet Stadium Improvements, and Burnette Park Property Acquisition to the Carson Drive and Third Street Streetscaping project. Upon questioning by Council, Ms. Wilson advised that the Burnette Park Property Acquisition was not realized because the owner of the property is not interested in selling. However, other efforts are being discussed for acquisition of the property at a later date once the property owner is on board. Dr. gossom moved to adopt Res. 2014- 13. Mr. Mead seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED[ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: John Mead, Council-Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 2014- 11 Adopts the CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY 14- 15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FY 2014- 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor read Res. 2014- 11 by title. Stella Wilson, Planning Manager, advised Res. 2014- 11 adopts the CDBG Annual Plan for FY 2014- 15 in the amount of$ 115, 400. 00. Ms. Wilson continued the Citizens Advisory Committee CAC) held three meetings at which they reviewed the applications submitted and recommended approval of the FY 14- 25 funding distribution as follows: 1) Planning & Administration, 23, 080. 00; 2) Nuisance Abatement Program, $ 10, 000. 00; 3) Youth Enrichment Program, 17, 310. 00; 4) Sewer Lateral Program Phase I, $ 27, 010. 00; and 5) the Eleanor Johnson Restroom Facility, $ 38, 000. 00, for a total amount of$ 115, 400. 00. Ms. Jamieson moved to adopt Res. 2014- 11. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 6 Printed 8/ 15/ 2014  219 Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson FRDINANCES- FIRST READING - QUASI JUDICIAL Ordinance 1901 Amends FLUM for 15 Carson Drive SE from REC to MU AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS BROOKS ADDITION, LOTS 5- 11 & 13, BLOCK 2, AND THE WEST 70 FEET AND THE EAST 80 FEET OF LOT 12 BLOCK 2, ALSO KNOWN AS 15 CARSON DRIVE SE, FROM RECREATION ( REC) TO MIXED USE ( MU); PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSISTENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the ordinance by title and gave the oath to those who planned to testify. Stella Wilson, Planning Manager, advised Staff received a request from the Gregg Chapel AME Church to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map ( FLUM) designation from REC Recreational) to MU ( Mixed Use) for the property located at 15 Carson Drive SE. Ms. Wilson stated that the Gregg Chapel AME Church is the future owner of the property which the City still owned at the time of the request. Ms. Wilson informed the purpose of the request is so the property will comply with future uses to include office space, community events, and indoor recreational activities. Ms. Wilson advised the LPA recommended approval of Ord. 1901 at its meeting on August 7, 2014. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Ord. 1901 on first reading. Ms. Jamieson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/ 26/ 2014 6: 00 PM MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson RDINANCES- SECOND READING None. APPOINTMENTS Code Enforcement Board Appointment (Alternate) The City Clerk advised there is a vacancy for an alternate on the Code Enforcement Board and an application has been received from Willie Harmon, who previously served on the Board but resigned due to conflicts with school. Mr. Harmon has completed his schooling and would like to be reappointed to the Board as an alternate. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 7 Printed 8/ 15/ 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 Mr. Mead nominated Willie Harmon to serve on the Code Enforcement Board as an alternate from August 13, 2014 through September 30, 2017. As there were no further nominations, the vote on the nomination carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS]