Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 05-23-2000 Regular — reading text

5/ 23/ 00 260 IREGULAB~ eENDAI Request for an extension of the site plan approval for the GuIfview Hotel property, located at 12 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and determined there was no one present with an interest in testifying or asking questions regarding the application for an extension. Being none, Staff entered the staff report into the record. The Mayor announced the staff report was entered into the record. Mr. Covey moved to approve a 12- month extension of the site plan for the Gu1fview Hotel Site at 12 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE, in accordance with Section 20-683 ( 8) of the Land Development Code, subject to the conditions that were imposed by the City Council on May 25, 1999. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. Mr. Tucker received clarification that only applications within the CRA district go before the CRA Board and the Council on a request for an extension; all other applications for projects are an administrative process for the City. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Baggett, Dowling,Tucker, Covey, Kelley, and Collins in favor (Carnathan absent). i'- _ ~~ ,," ;,' .;> ' ili,;' '. -'.' , : t J _~"'" c,.... -.",....:',', .. Discussion with Jay adorn on property donation. The Mayor advised this item is being withdrawn from the agenda at the request of Mr. Odom. tAPn,OVALOfMA8TfiRPLANFQ. JO. WAl.TQN'~ it>>"" Request by Fort Walton Beach MainStreet for approval of the Master Plan for the Landing Park. The Mayor advised this item is being withdrawn from the agenda at the request of MainStreet. aNT SAU3STAX,tIAG~; Of~~ Discussion of Council input at the meeting with the County Commission on May 30, 2000. The Mayor explained the League of Cities Board discussed projects and capital improvements that they would like to address before the County Commission at the workshop meeting on May 30 in regards to the proposed 1/ 2 to 1- cent sales tax. Top priorities recommended by the Board included street reconstruction and repaving, storm drainage improvement, upgrading and repair of sewer lines, and water needs, as well as revamping or building new city facilities. The Mayor requested input or suggestions from Council for discussion at the May 30 meeting. Mr. Carnathan arrived at 7:40 p. m. Council advised they did not want to necessarily endorse the tax but was in agreement to let the citizens decide whether to impose the tax. IoUAa1UL\'IOM~' rusENTA'I' I4~ Presentation of quarterly report by Merrill Lynch and STI Capital Inc. Management,. The Finance Director advised that Merrill Lynch's representative, Mike Calloway, would not be available this evening. Larry Cole of sri Capital Management ( Sun Trust) presented the quarterly report on the General Employees Pension Plan for the period ending March 31, 2000. The Finance Director reported the Pension Committee met with Merrill Lynch and srI earlier to discuss SIrs performance over a three to five-year period. She explained the City does set goals through its investment policy for SIL and srI has not met all of the objectives. The Finance Director advised Staff would continue to review the investment performance of srI, especially in the investment performance of the international fund, and will come back to Council with a recommendation on what to do with the international funds.  5/ 23/ 00 261 ATIOf!fu ..1'It8~ Afl'UCAn<)~ Consideration of an application for a National Tree Trust Grant to establish a tree growing center. Mr. Tucker advised that if an application is made by the 31st of the month, the City could receive 10,000 seedlings to grow out and plant, and that the City could become a regional growing area for the trees. Mr. Tucker explained the trees must be planted on public lands, and felt pursuing the grant was a worthwhile endeavor. Discussion included whether the grant included any matches or in-kind services, and that it would be the I responsibility of the City to nurture the trees for two years. The City Manager suggested that the application be submitted, but before being accepted by the City, Staff find out what acceptance of the application entails and report the findings back to Council Mrs. Baggett moved to proceed with the grant application and have Staff return to the Council with a report explaining what the acceptance of the application entails. Mr. Covey seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan,Baggett, Dowling,Tucker, Covey, Kelley, and Collins in favor. t__,__ Discussion of installing a drop off for library books at the Pines Golf Course area. Mr. Carnathan advised he would like Council to consider a drop off at the Pines Course for citizens in the Kenwood area who presently have to drive across town to return books to the library. Mr. Carnathan moved to direct Staff to determine the feasibility and functionality of installing a drop off for library books at the Pines Golf Course area and return with a plan of action. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling,Tucker, Covey, Kelley, and Collins in favor. CIL VAC4TJON--' Consideration of Council vacation from June 28 to July 24, 2000. Mrs. Collins moved to cancel the July 11, 2000 regular Council meeting and to schedule the Budget Workshops for the week of August 14, 2000 at 5:30 p. m. with additional budget meetings to be scheduled if necessary as determined by Council; and to schedule the first budget Public Hearing at a Special Council meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 5:30 p.rn. with the second budget public hearing to be held at the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. Mrs.Baggett seconded motion. Discussion included the fact that the tentative milage rate is set before Council receives the budget. The City Manager explained the tentative milage rate is set higher than the recommended budget since it is easier to lower the rate during the budget process than to increase it. He further darified the tentative rate is a for milage figure Council to work with during the budget process. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Covey, Kelley, and Collins in favor. ii..~ i:.:: .':. . II :. .:.:: '>, ,". ,. ~ Councilwoman Collins requested the City Attorney review the Roberts Rules of Order and I bring back to Council the rules of manners, the role of the Mayor, and the role of Council; Councilman Kelley appreciated the gesture by Jay adom regarding the donation of land for the library and what he has done with Uptown Station; Councilman Covey received information on the Golf Course Enterprise Fund; Councilman Tucker received an explanation on how the crime rate is determined in the City; Councilman Dowling announced he will travel with the Golf Club Administrator to Dallas in June to review the final drawings for the Golf Club Clubhouse. The City Manager announced City offices will be closed on Memorial Day, May 29, with normal hours for the Golf Club and Tennis Center and residential and commercial garbage pickup but no recycling or yard waste pickup; and reminded Council of the special 24, the 50% plan for the Golf Club meeting on Wednesday, May to review Clubhouse with the architects.