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

MOVER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Request for Code Enforcement Fine Reduction at 340 Shannon Court NW This item was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the VA. Award of ITB 14- 014 for Well No. 3 Pump Repair and Installation Tim Bolduc, Engineering/ Utility Services Director, advised the potable well located at 55 Wright Parkway NW is out of service pending repairs. An Invitation to Bid No 14- 014 was issued and after a review of the bid proposals, it was determined that Rowe Drilling Company Inc., of Tallahassee was the lowest bid. Mr. Rigdon moved award of ITB 14- 014 for the Well No. 3 Pump Repair and Installation to Rowe Drilling Company, Inc., of Tallahassee, Florida in the amount of $51, 594. 00. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: . APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER:. . Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: - Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Emergency Sole Source Purchase for Pumps Damaged by Spring Flooding Event Tim Bolduc, Engineering/ Utility Services Director, advised that the flooding this past spring inundated the sanitary sewer collection system and caused significant damage to the City's network of lift stations, resulting in a domino effect of replacing damaged pumps with spare pumps located in the City' s inventory. Spare pumps are necessary to provide redundancy and allow maintenance/ repair of the existing pumps without a disruption in service. Therefore, a quote was obtained from Jim House and Associates, who is the sole source vendor for the ITT Flygt pumps in Alabama and the Florida panhandle. Mr. Rigdon moved to award a sole source bid for two ( 2) ITT Flygt 15- hp submersible sewage pumps to Jim House & Associates Inc of Fairhope, Alabama, in the amount of 30, 560. 00 that includes the pump and other incidentals required for a fully operational system. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager reminded City voters that the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax exemption is on the ballot for the August 26, 2014 election and will provide a tool to attract businesses to the area. He encouraged City voters to vote Yes on the EDATE Proposal. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 8 Printed 8/ 15/ 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 Also, the City will roll out its new curbside pilot recycling program on October 1, 2014, and meetings on the program will be held on August 18, August 21, and August 27, 2014 at 5: 30 pm in the City Auditorium. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Mead stated the new design on the police vehicles is a great new look for the City and that he attended the Head Start meeting. Mr. Holmes also stated the new police vehicles are an asset to the City. He also thanked his colleagues on Council for their support on the bridge issue. The Mayor stated the 4th of July celebration was incredible and that the Friday Night Movies at the Landing are very successful. He attended the bridge meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the 40th birthday party celebration for Fort Walton Beach Medical Center; attended a meeting with the new chairman of Emerald Coast Association of Realtors ( ECAR); discussed the expansion taking place at the Health Department; and he enjoyed the City picnic held last week. Committee Update - West Florida Regional Planning Council Mr. Griggs reported that the meeting of the West Florida Regional Planning Council was cancelled in July but they will be meeting next week and he will report back at the next meeting. Committee Update - Okaloosa County Head Start Board of Directors Dr. gossom advised that the Head Start Board of Directors is initiating another search for an Executive Director and may engage the services of a search firm rather than do a third search in- house. Also, the contract for the remediation of the McGriff property was approved for this fall; however, construction still has to take place at the facility for mold intrusion. Committee Update - Economic Development Council Dr. gossom informed the last EDC Roundtable will be held on August 19, 2014 and deals with entrepreneurship. Dr. gossom advised she was impressed with the City's new police vehicles. Committee Update - Okaloosa Housing Partners Ms. Jamieson advised the OHP is adding square footage to their offices and moving across the street due to the high demands of the programs they offer. She also advised she read a letter written by Rev. Jonathan Sansom on the Talk Radio Program that she shared with the Council J and it is also on her Facebook page for those who care to read it. Ms. Jamieson stated she visited the Senior Center and was inspired by all the activities and by the people who attend the center. Page 9 Printed 8/ 15/ 2014 City Council of Fort Walton Beach 220 Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 Committee Update - Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative Ms. Jamieson advised the Library Interlocal Agreement has been completed for this fiscal year. She further stated the libraries over exceed their expectations in regards to summer programs, and noted the many programs the libraries has to offer for all ages. Committee Update - Okaloosa Gas Board Mr. Rigdon reported that the Gas District' s manager was elected president to a national organization and that the District won two awards for operation and safety. He also learned that the US has 200 years of natural gas and does not need to depend on other countries. Committee Update - Tourist Development Council Mr. Rigdon stated that at the last meeting the hotel industry requested more funding for advertising and had a 99% occupancy this year. Committee Update - Okaloosa- Walton Transportation Planning Organization Mr. Rynearson stated the TPO is working on their priorities list for 2016- 2020 and the bridge replacement is part of the list. He also announced that plans are being made for a sidewalk extension from Brooks Street to the Convention Center and construction could start in the spring of 2016. Committee Update- Fresh Start Board Mr. Rynearson announced the fundraiser for Fresh Start is now scheduled for September 9, 2014 from 6 to 9 pm at the Ramada and he encouraged community support for the organization. Mr. Rynearson also advised that all of the City's priorities have been supported by the Northwest Florida League of Cities. Committee Update - Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board No report given. Committee Update - Opportunity, Inc. No report given. ADJOURNMENT: 7: 34 pm Approved: J!,j ,1l` 62.0 i Mayor: Attest: 1 ifl(-1/4/. Clerk City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 10 Printed 8/ 15/ 2014