CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 26, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 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
Matt Riemer, 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 Northwest Florida League of Cities is
accepting nominations for elected officials that should be recognized for deeds/services.
Item #4.
Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
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No report.
- Schad:
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Commissioner Schad thanked Ms. Barbara Day on behalf of St. Andrew Bay
Center for her recommendation to waive the impact fees.
Commissioner Schad also answered questions by Ms. Day regarding grant funds
for Cain Griffin Park.
- Barnes:
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No report.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To excuse Commissioner Haynes from the meeting tonight.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that he attended the first quarterly meeting today
with the consultant and contractor for the clean-up efforts on the fuel depot. There were people from the
Air Force, DEP, EPA as well as other agencies and the meeting went well.
City Manager Lynch further
reported that he and the Mayor attended the town meeting today with Congressman Boyd. At that meeting
he made reference to the fuel depot project and the ultimate goal, if determined surplus, to turn over to
FSU. At this point everyone that is involved in the regulatory agencies are satisfied with the way we are
proceeding.
City Manager Lynch passed out a conceptual drawing for 5th Street Ball Park. The City should know
something about the FRDAP grant that was previously applied for by June/July 2002.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item #7. Minutes:
3/12/02 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
OLD BUSINESS
Item #8. Second and final reading of Ordinance 730, Annexation, Boutwell property, 17th St. & Florida Avenue:
City Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #9. Second and final reading of Ordinance 731, Annexation, Smith property, Wildridge Road:
Mayor Kelley asked that the record reflect that there are no services there at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve with stipulation subject to getting
the services there.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she was concerned with this annexation.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #10. Second and final reading of Ordinance 732, General Employees' Retirement System:
City Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #11. Second and final reading of Ordinance 733, Police Officers' Retirement System:
City Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding filling Leisure Services Advisory Board vacancy:
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To appoint Ms. Janice Zehnder to the
Leisure Service Board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding filling Beautification Board vacancy:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To appoint Mr. Daniel Smith to the
Beautification Board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding approval to submit
grant application to FEMA for purchase of a ladder truck:
To approve submittal of a grant application to FEMA for the 2002
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to purchase a ladder truck. A ladder truck would be beneficial
to the Department should their services be needed at any structure three stories or higher.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the grant and the mutual aide agreement with Panama City.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #15. Discussion and possible action regarding bid award for
purchase of a thermal imaging camera:
The Purchasing Department advertised requesting sealed bids for a thermal imaging camera to
be used by the Fire Department. This camera can identify heat sources or humans within a burning
building.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve bid award purchase in the amount
of $12,154.07 to Ten-8 Fire Equipment.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the camera and how it works.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the difference in the bid amounts.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #16. Discussion and possible action regarding bid award for purchase of fireworks display:
To approve awarding fireworks display to Pyrotechnico in the amount of $16,000.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding
bid award for electrical material for Sports Complex:
To approve and award bid to United Lighting and Supply Company in the amount of $12,544.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the need for soccer fields.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #18. Resolution 2002-03-304, Comcast Corporation - AT & T Broadband Merger:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #19. First reading of Ordinance 734, Annexation, St. Joe, 26th Street & Jenks Avenue:
City Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #20. First reading of Ordinance 735, Small Scale Plan Amendment, St. Joe, 26th & Jenks Avenue:
City Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #21. Public Commentary:
Mr. Claude Mixdorf wanted to know when election qualifying ended. He also stated that the present
Commission and Manager were doing a good job. He thanked City Manager Lynch for looking after the
City's interests.
Mr. Sammy Day wanted to know what was going on with the Melvin's dogs.
Mayor Kelley stated that it is being handled by Code Enforcement.
Mr. Day also stated that everyone should have to go through the metal detector, including employees.
Mr. Virgil Duffell stated that the City should follow state regulations regarding the metal detector.
Ms. Barbara Day thanked Commissioner Schad for answering her questions about the grant. She also
commented on road paving, the Bay Medical Center lease/purchase and the re-use line. Ms. Day also
wanted to know about a $20,000 donation in memory of Dr. Dwyer to build sidewalks on Hwy 390.
Mayor Kelley stated that the donation would not be received until FDOT began the sidewalk project.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 12th DAY OF APRIL 2002.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
