City of Fort Walton Beach

City Council Meeting Agenda - February 24, 2009 - 6:00 P.M.

City Council Chambers

107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION - Reverend Charles Samson, Jr., Family of Faith Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Anderson

PROCLAMATION - PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK

RECOGNITION - STUDENT ACE AWARDS -

Robert Keefe - Choctawhatchee High School

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

2. Erik Stenberg re Tennis Tournament and Swedish visitors (See Backup)

3. Presentation of quarterly reports for the General Employees' Retirement Fund investments (Finance Director) (See Backup)

BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS

4. Update from CRA Board Chairman (Dr. joyce gillie gossom) (See Backup)

CONSENT AGENDA

5. Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of February 10, 2009 and the Regular Council Meeting of February 10, 2009. (City Clerk) (See Backup)

6. Consideration of Resolution (2009-06) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, accepting funding through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for enhanced training center; authorizing the Mayor to execute the Certification of Acceptance; authorizing the Police Chief to oversee the project; authorizing a budget amendment; and setting an effective date. (Police Chief) (See Backup) Synopsis: The funds ($2,681) will be used to provide additional audio/video training materials for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety.

7. Consideration of request to continue the City's self-insured dental program administered by Dental Decisions and at the rates proposed in the staff report. If approved, sufficient funding is available. (Administrative Services Director) (See Backup) Synopsis: Continuation of dental insurance coverage with no increase in rate.

GENERAL PUBLIC

8. Comments from General Public on matters of City business not otherwise on the agenda.

QUASI-JUDICIAL AGENDA

No items

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

No items

REGULAR AGENDA

9. Future Agenda Items. (City Manager) (See Backup)

10. Consideration of renewal of the Head Start Lease. (City Clerk) (See Backup) Synopsis: New lease combines two previous leases - no other change in agreement.

11. Consideration of request to utilize funds from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund to purchase and install 2,400' of black vinyl fencing around the perimeter of Beal Memorial Cemetery in the amount of $19,800, and construction of a niche wall on the grounds of the Cemetery. If approved, staff would solicit bids for the niche wall project. (Recreation & Cultural Services Director) (See Backup) Synopsis: Fencing replacement to complete upgrade of the Cemetery; and few remaining niche spaces are available.

12. Consideration of appointments of two representatives to serve on the Canvassing Board. (City Clerk) (See Backup) Synopsis: Required by the Supervisor of Elections to monitor election day activities.

13. Consideration of appointments to the Code Enforcement Board. (City Clerk) (See Backup)

14. Other City Business for discussion purposes.

15. Mayor/Council Announcements

16. City Manager Announcements

ADJOURN

* Quasi-Judicial - denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi-judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286.0105)

The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request.  Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850-833-9509 to make a request.  For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD #850-833-9925 or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).  Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service.