CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 22, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Harold Haynes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert D. Sale, City Attorney
Alan Stever, Police Lieutenant
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that the late Mr. Frank Tillman was chosen as the Citizen of the Year and Mr.
Don McCormick was chosen as the Good Samaritan of the Year. Mayor Kelley further reported that the
Department of Transportation turned down the traffic signal request for Hwy 77 & 17th Street. DOT will
look at this issue again in June.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
Haynes: No report.
Barnes: No report.
Wittkopf: Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she will be going to Tallahassee next week to lobby.
Schad: No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
- Departmental Annual Report
- Absence of City Manager
- Amnesty Day
City Manager Lynch reported that Amnesty Day is being scheduled for the West Side of town on March
16, 2002 and the East Side of town on March 23, 2002.
Notification will be sent on the utility bills.
City Manager Lynch reported that Florida Redevelopment Agency cannot make the CRA Workshop
on February 11, 2002 however, they can make it on February 25, 2002. The Commission was ok with
beginning the workshops on February 25, 2002.
City Manager Lynch reported that the annual audit report is complete. He stated that the auditor will brief the
Commission on February 12, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
City Manager Lynch reported that Legislative Action Day is scheduled for February 20, 2002; please make
arrangements if you plan to attend with Laurie Baker.City
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
City Attorney Sale reported that he is working with Attorney Ken Goldberg on a case involving
Moody - inverse condemnation.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes: 1/8/02 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Barbara Day asked what the plans were for Hwy 390.
Mayor Kelley reported that enhancement of Hwy 390 is included in the DOT five-year plan.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #8. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of final plat for Gloriadale subdivision:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve the plat as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
City Manager Lynch stated that the Building official, Engineer & Public Works inspected the plat today
and there are some minor improvements that still need to be made. Staff recommends approval of plat
pending final inspection by the Engineer; any additional work that needs to be done be bonded by a letter
of credit should there be any discrepancies prior to it being recorded in the courts. The letter of credit
should not exceed $5,000.
Commissioner Barnes withdrew his second to the motion
Commissioner Haynes amended his motion to include the recommendation of Staff.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Development Order for Club Sun:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
City Manager Lynch reported that Staff believes this development is ready to go, however, we
are waiting on two permits that should have been issued today but the person was not available
to issue them and it will be tomorrow. Staff recommends approval, pending signing, once permits
have been received.
Commissioner Schad amended his motion to include the recommendation of Staff.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on stormwater.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the entrance of this project.
Mr. Robert Carroll, McNeil Engineering, stated that the stormwater management facility was designed
per DOT's standards.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Development Order for Farm Bureau:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #11. First reading of Ordinance 727, Abandonment of 20' drainage easement in exchange for
32.9' drainage easement in the Forest Glen Subdivision:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 727 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #12. Resolution 2002-01-302, Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Funds:
A resolution in support of the submittal of a grant application to the Emergency Preparedness and Assistance
Trust Fund for the purpose of purchasing an emergency generator for Fire Station #3. City Manager Lynch read
Resolution 2002-01-302 in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve Resolution 2002-01-302 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Resolution 2002-01-303, FDOT Highway Beautification Grant:
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for a FDOT Highway Beautification Grant
and enter into a Highway Beautification Grant Agreement and Landscape Construction and Maintenance
Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation should said grant be awarded
to the City. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2002-01-303 in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Resolution 2002-01-303 as presented.
Commissioner Schad stated that the requirement for the grant is a 50% match; this will affect the
2002/2003 budget year, not the current year.
City Manager Lynch stated that the 50% match could also be in-kind services such as manpower.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Commissioner Haynes asked how long it would take to complete.
City Manager Lynch stated it should take about one year.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the grant. She also asked what type of beautification was being
considered for Hwy 390.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding closing CDBG-ED Trane Checking Account:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve closing CDBG-ED Trane Checking Account as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Public Commentary:
Ms. Anita Samson announced her candidacy for mayor. She stated that her platform included balancing the budget.
Mr. Ralph Springer commented on the petition being passed around about the Publix Shopping Center entrance. He stated that he has been watching this projects construction and feels that it is being done well.
Mr. Manny Enos commented on the Publix Shopping Center entrance.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on construction projects.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the lack of a quorum at the last Code Enforcement meeting.
City Manager Lynch reported that the meeting was not called off, it was a communication problem with Staff regarding notification.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on pending lawsuits and insurance premiums.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 12th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2002.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
