AGENDA

CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

September 22, 2009

6:00 pm

 

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -      Reverend Charles Sansom, Sr.,

Family of Faith Church

PROCLAMATION -            Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day

RECOGNITION - Student Ace Awards

Megan Connor - Fort Walton Beach High School

Joshua Treloar - Choctawhatchee High School

1.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2.         SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS -

2.1 Presentation by Scott Dudley from the Florida League of Cities recognizing Mayor Anderson with the "Home Rule Hero" Award.  Synopsis: Mayor is "an outstanding advocate for protecting home rule rights".

2.2 Presentation of Quarterly Pension Reports.  Synopsis: The City's Investment Manager, Joe Bogdahn, will present the General Employees' Pension Plan financial status reports for the quarter ending June 30, 2009. (Finance Director)

3.         CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 8, 2009, the Special Council Meeting of September 9, 2009; and the Special Council Meeting of September 15, 2009. (City Clerk)

3.2 Resolution 2009-37.  Accepts the Eglin Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) and supporting related community initiatives.  Synopsis: Reviewed by Municipal Planning Board on September 3, 2009; no changes were recommended. (Senior Planner)

3.3 Authorization for City Manager to execute insurance policies with Public Risk Insurance Agency (Property & Casualty); Florida League of Cities (Workers' Compensation and various miscellaneous policies) totaling $791,417; and authorization to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to remarket the City's insurance program, utilizing the assistance of Corporate Risk Management in the not to exceed amount of $9,500.  Synopsis: As described in the staff report, total insurance costs went down; and it has been the City's practice to remarket the insurance program on a three to five year cycle. (Administrative Services Director)

3.4 Award of bid for Rye Seed. Synopsis: Rye Grass was re-bid in preparation for FY 2009-2010 requirements.  Awarding now puts in place to respond immediately for needs identified beginning October 1, 2009. (Recreation & Cultural Services Director)

3.5 Resolution 2009-26.  Accepts funding through the United States Department of Justice for electronic surveillance equipment; and authorizes budget amendment.  Synopsis: Grant is in the amount of $11,986, with no match required. (Finance Director)

3.6 Resolution 2009-38.  Accepts funding through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for equipment for enhanced DUI program; and authorizes budget amendment.  Synopsis: Grant is in the amount of $138,879, with no match required. (Finance Director)

4.         PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

5.         QUASI-JUDICIAL

5.1 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, 2009 and 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)

6.         ORDINANCES-FIRST READING

6.1 Ordinance 1792.  Solid Waste. Synopsis: A staff level review of the code relating to Solid Waste, Chapter 10.80 revealed outdated language which no longer applies and additional language is required to standardize the document in accordance with today's practices. (Utilities Director)

7.         ORDINANCES - SECOND READING

7.1 Ordinance 1791.  Amends Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Economic Development Element.  Synopsis: First Reading was held on June 23, 2009 and 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)

8.         APPOINTMENTS

8.1 Appointment of a citizen to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee.

9.         ACTION-DIRECTION- DISCUSSION

9.1 ACTION - Amend Stormwater CIP to replace drainage system.  Synopsis: Fountainhead Condominium, which sits between Hwy 98 and The Sound, has a failing storm drain running through the property. (City Engineer)

9.2 ACTION - Acceptance of conceptual site plan for Habitat for Humanity Development at 108, 110 and 112 Methodist Avenue.  Synopsis: The CRA Board will meet at a Special Meeting on September 17^th to review and recommend the conceptual plan.  A copy of the minutes of that meeting will be provided to City Council prior to the September 22^nd Meeting. (CRA Planner)

9.3 DIRECTION - Setting a winter schedule. Synopsis: Provides Council the opportunity to review the calendar and make changes based around holiday closings. (City Manager)

9.4 DISCUSSION - Annual Landmark Center Development Agreement Review. Synopsis: As requested by City Council at the August 11, 2009 Meeting. (CRA Planner)

10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

11. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

12.       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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