AGENDA - REVISED

CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

September 8, 2009

6:00 pm

 

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Reverend James Pitts, New Zion Tabernacle Church

PROCLAMATION -            Constitution Week

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge

1.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2.         CONSENT AGENDA

2.1 Approval of the minutes of the Executive Session of August 25, 2009 and the Regular Council Meeting of August 25, 2009. (City Clerk)

2.2 Review and accept the Local Mitigation Strategy Status of Plan Implementation.  Synopsis: This is required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of the Community Rating System (CRS) for the National Flood Insurance Program. (City Engineer)

2.3 Approve Contract with VMS to maintain the FDOT rights-of-way within the City limits.  Synopsis: In 2004, FDOT contracted out their right-of-way maintenance to VMS.  That was a seven year agreement, and a new contract is required for FDOT FY 09-10. (Recreation and Cultural Services Director)

2.4 Resolution 2009-36.  Authorizes the City to apply for a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Grant.  Synopsis: Resolution is now required as part of the application package.  Improvements if awarded, would be resurfacing at the Tennis Center, and dugout and fencing improvements at the ball fields. (Recreation and Cultural Services Director)

3.         PUBLIC COMMENTS

3.1       Comments from the public on items not on the agenda.

 

4.         QUASI-JUDICIAL

4.1 Vacation of Easement at 103 Alabama Avenue, requested by John Mead, authorized agent for Barber Construction Company. Synopsis: The Municipal Planning Board met on August 6, 2009and determined that this request does not meet the criteria necessary to vacate an easement per Section 10.92.05 of the Code of Ordinances. (City Engineer)

ORDINANCES-FIRST READING - No Items

5.         ORDINANCES - SECOND READING

5.1 Ordinance 1810. Excludes Cost Recovery Fee for Fire Services at traffic accidents. Synopsis: Recent legislation prohibits municipalities to charge this fee.  Ordinance also amends Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fire Services. (Fire Chief)

5.2 WITHDRAWN DUE TO ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS Ordinance 1791.  Amends Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Economic Development Element.  Synopsis: First Reading was held on June 23, 2009and item transmitted To Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a review for consistency with Statutes.  DCA response received, indicating City can proceed immediately to adopt the ordinance on second reading. (Senior Planner)

6.         APPOINTMENTS

6.1 Appointment to Municipal Planning Board.

 

7.         ACTION-DIRECTION- DISCUSSION

 

7.1 Action: Approve staff's request to invest surplus funds in Money Market Portfolios. Synopsis: Per the City's investment policy and state statute, the Finance Director and City Manager are authorized to invest surplus public funds; however Council concurrence is requested.  A representative from PFM Asset Management will be in attendance to answer questions. (Finance Director)

 

7.2 Action: Review of Leases for Emerald Coast Science Center, Highsteppers, Kiwanis and Emerald Coast Gem and Mineral Society.  Synopsis: Council to determine if these organizations provide a municipal need that the City would have to undertake; and determine what lease renewal amount should be. (City Manager)

7.2.1    Emerald Coast Science Center

7.2.2    Kiwanis Club Boy Scout Hut

7.2.3    Highsteppers

7.2.4    Playground Gem and Mineral Society

 

7.3 Action: Approve PAWS Contract for one year, fiscal year 2009-10 in the amount of $87,787.  Synopsis: In accordance with budget guidance provided to City departments, PAWS has submitted a contract 8% lower than the previous year. (Finance Director)

7.4 Action: Approve Mayor to sign Greenhouse Gas Emissions Letter.  Synopsis: Mayor Anderson has been asked to join an initiative to lower greenhouse gas emissions.  Mayor asked that this item be placed on an agenda for Council's formal approval. (Mayor Anderson)

 

7.5 Direction: Establishing Legislative Priorities for 2010.  Synopsis: Each year the FloridaLeague of Cities asks for municipal input to develop their legislative strategy for the next legislative session.  City has to respond to the FLOC by September 17, 2009. (Mayor Anderson)

 

7.6 Direction: Request to amend Mixed Use Main Street (MUMS) Zoning District to permit the sale of new watercraft and new automobiles as a conditional use. Synopsis: This item was requested by Council Member Nabors. (Council Member Nabors)

 

7.7 Discussion: Consider re-naming the NW Florida Fairground to the C.H. "Bull" Rigdon Fairgrounds and Recreation Complex.  Synopsis: This discussion item was requested by Council Member Reeves. (Council Member Reeves)

 

7.8 Action: Acceptance of funds from the US Marshall's Service, and approval for staff to execute memorandum of understanding.  Synopsis: US Marshall's Service will provide the City with $36,000 to purchase and equip a vehicle. (Additional backup information will be provided at the meeting) (Police Chief)

8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

10.       MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

• Quasi-Judicial - denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi-judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes
• Action-Direction-Discussion items may be acted upon by the City Council by either a motion with vote in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, or by a consensus of the Council.

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.  (Chapter 286.0105 F.S.)

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