CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 9, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 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, Police Lieutenant
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and Commissioner Barnes gave the Invocation. The
Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that he visited the Community Center last week
during the Senior Citizen program. They meet on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and invited everyone to
come out and join them.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- No report.
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad stated that at the last Commission Meeting Ms. Day raised
the question regarding soccer fields. There are two fields at the Recreation
Complex, one at 5th Street and 17th Street does not have enough room to have
a field, however, there is enough room to practice. The Director of Leisure
Services coordinates with the President of the local soccer league when people
need practice times and where.
Commissioner Schad stated that the last three years the elections in Lynn Haven
have been extremely clean, unfortunately, this year campaign literature is being
distributed that accuses the Commission of 'plundering'. Commissioner Schad
read the definition of plunder from the dictionary. He suggested that if anyone
believes the Commission or any member has stolen to write the grand jury with
the facts. He stated that he resents being accused of plundering and hopes that
everyone that got that literature check out the facts.
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Barnes:
- No report.
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Haynes:
- Commissioner Haynes wanted to know what the down-side would be to having
volunteers at the animal shelter.
City Manager Lynch stated that he was working on seeing what the liability issues would be. It is
a high risk area and perhaps volunteers could be used in administrative positions.
City Manager Lynch stated that he would review this issue and bring his findings back to the
Commission the first meeting in May.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
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Monthly Department Reports: Provided in packet.
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City Commission as Canvassing Board 4/29 -
10 a.m. - 205 Mosley Drive: City Manager Lynch stated
that the Canvassing Board that was selected was comprised of Commissioner Schad, Commissioner
Haynes and a member of the Supervisor of Elections office, however, now that Commissioner
Wittkopf is no longer opposed she can, in fact, serve on the Canvassing Board.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To appoint Commissioner Frances Wittkopf
to serve as a member of the Canvassing Board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:07 P.M.
Item #7. Small Scale Plan Amendment, SSA-02-1 -- St. Joe, 26th Street & Jenks Avenue:
The
parcel is located at Jenks Avenue and 26th Street. This area's current land use designation is
Residential. The request is to change to Commercial. The Planning Commission met on March 5,
2002 and recommended approval.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she is concerned with the Small Scale Amendment.
Mr. Emory Pitts, Development & Planning, stated that this was an annexation of 20 acres and it was
requested that 8.8 acres be changed to Commercial Zone and the additional acreage remain
Residential.
Mr. Virgil Duffell stated that he favors this proposal.
After further discussions the Public Hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m. and the Regular Commission
Meeting was reopened.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item #8. Minutes:
3/26/02 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the minutes. She was also concerned with the BMC lease.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the BMC lease.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Proclamation: Arbor Day - April 26, 2002:
City Manager Lynch read this proclamation
in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS
Item #10. Second and final reading of Ordinance 734, Annexation, St. Joe, 26th Street & Jenks Avenue:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 734 by title only. This was the second and
final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Mr. Claude Mixdorf commented on Ordinance 734.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to make sure the minutes reflected the proper acreage being annexed.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Second and final reading of Ordinance 735, Small Scale Plan Amendment, St. Joe, 26th Street and Jenks Avenue:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 735 by title only. This was
the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
complex sign for Lynn Haven Corners Shopping Center:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Development Order for Ravenwood townhouses:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Development Order for AmSouth Bank:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. First reading of Ordinance 736, abandonment of 30' easement, Railroad Avenue & SR 77 in exchange for a 20' utility easement:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 736 by title
only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #16. Public Commentary:
Ms. Anita Samson read a prepared letter regarding the animal shelter. She stated the conditions at
the shelter are appalling.
Mr. Virgil Duffell commented on the election. He hoped all candidates would do what they could
to prevent dirty politics.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the scanner. He is concerned that the Commission and employees
are not going through the scanner. He stated that the public needs to be protected too. Mr. Day
stated that there is too much noise during taping of commission meetings.
Mr. Claude Mixdorf stated that he is upset with Ms. Samson's comments regarding the animal
shelter.
City Manager Lynch stated that he would be glad to take Mr. Mixdorf to the animal shelter at any
time.
Mr. Virgil Duffell commended the Commission for the job that they are doing.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the Animal Control report. She is concerned with the number of
animals being put down. Ms. Day stated that she will be running for Seat 2 in the upcoming
election.
Mayor Kelley stated that he supports the employees of the animal shelter and the City Manager. He
stated that he has been trained in taking care of K-9 units. Mayor Kelley further stated that he has
been at the animal shelter on numerous occasions and it is being run in a professional manner.
City Manager Lynch stated that it is the same people making the same complaints from the last time
that we went through this. The last time we got the Department of Health to come out and conduct
a surprise inspection of the facility and we got 100%.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 23rd DAY OF APRIL 2002.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
