CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 14, 2002 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at
4:00 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 has received the MPO
priority list for roads in Bay County.
He reported that 23rd Street to Hwy 77 was #3
on the list and was in the five-year funding.
Mayor Kelley reported that he will be out
of town from May 23, 2002 thru June 21, 2002.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes reported that Mosley High School will be
graduating tonight and hoped everyone would attend and show their support.
He asked that something be placed on the marquee acknowledging the
graduates.
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Mayor Kelley
- reported that MHS baseball team will be going to Tampa tomorrow to
play in the playoffs. He suggested everyone turn out and wish them well.
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Schad:
- No report.
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she will be attending a growth
management workshop May 30 - 31, 2002.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that he will be
attending the FCCMA Conference May 21-25, 2002 and will be on personal leave May
28-31, 2002.
A. Monthly Department Reports: Provided in packet.
City Manager Lynch stated that he responded to a query made by Commissioner Haynes
regarding volunteers at the animal shelter at the workshop yesterday. City Manager
Lynch asked for Commission approval to pursue establishing 'friends of the Animal
Control Facility' which would be similar to the 'friends of the Library'.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To authorize Staff to pursue
establishing 'friends of the Animal Control Facility' as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
City Manager Lynch reported that he will attend a meeting in Pensacola, FDEP,
tomorrow regarding the digester permit.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
4/23/02 - Regular Meeting
4/29/02 - Canvassing Board Meeting
4/30/02 - Canvassing Board Meeting
5/01/02 - Special Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the minutes. She wanted to know why the attorney did
not give a report.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #8. Approval of 4th of July parade route:
To approve Hwy 77 as the route for
the annual 4th of July parade.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to Leisure Advisory Board:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To appoint Ms. Judy Dickey to the
Leisure Advisory Board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she believed someone was already in that position
and should be re-appointed.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the appointment to the Leisure Advisory Board.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the appointment to the Leisure Advisory Board.
Ms. Anita Samson stated that she thought she would be considered for the Leisure
Advisory Board.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: no
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-1
Item #10. Discussion and possible action regarding Hwy 390 Sidewalk Project:
City Manager Lynch reported that the City was notified by FDOT that money was
available for the sidewalk projects and was asked if we would enter into an accelerated
program to get the money.
The Commission expressed concern over wether the County
planned to widen Hwy 390; there are currently no plans to widen Hwy 390 east of Hwy
77.
Mr. Lynch also stated that there is no right-of-way that is available in some of the
areas where the sidewalks would go.
Commissioner Haynes made the recommendation
at the workshop to not accelerate the program and allow it to take the normal course.
This would take 2-3 years and by then there may be a plan in place to widen Hwy 390.
Mayor Kelley requested that a letter be sent to Bay County, signed by him, for
consideration of widening Hwy 390 to Hwy 231.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To accept the recommendations as
presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Mayor Kelley stated that all the Commissioners will get a copy of the letter sent to Bay
County and signed by him.
Mr. Virgil Duffell suggested a 2' wide path be laid for pedestrian and bicycles.
Mayor Kelley asked that the record reflect that the City supports sidewalks, however,
we do not want to waste the taxpayers money by putting down sidewalks that will be
ripped up when the widening of Hwy 390 happens.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on sidewalks for Hwy 390.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #11. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To appoint Commissioner Barnes as
Mayor Pro-Tem.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of Methodist Church property:
Commissioner Haynes reported that the City would like to have the first right
of refusal for the church property. In the very near future the Church will be in the
process of funding the new church. They will need to know if the City is interested or
not.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To instruct the City Manager to obtain
an appraisal on the property.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she believes this is an excellent idea.
Commissioner Haynes stated that he is a long time member of the Church, however, his
name is not on the deed.
Mayor Kelley stated that he believes this is a good idea and would want the property
inspected for termites.
Commissioner Barnes asked that the record reflect that he and Commissioner Schad are
also members of the Church. He stated that none of them serve on the board and none
of them will benefit from this.
Commissioner Haynes asked that this be brought back the first meeting in June.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know why the City has to get an appraisal. She suggested
that we use the Church's appraisal.
Commissioner Schad stated that it is the responsibility of the purchaser to obtain an
appraisal
Mr. Virgil Duffell felt that this would be a good opportunity for the City to grow.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding truck traffic through Lynn Haven:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To address FDOT to assign the
outside lane to truck traffic only.
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
canceling May 27th Commission Workshop and May 28th Commission Meeting:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To accept 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. First reading of Ordinance 737, Annexation, Bill Gainey, Hwy 390:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 737 by title only. This was the first reading and no
action was required.
Item #16. First reading of Ordinance 738, Small Scale Plan Amendment, Bill Gainey, Hwy 390:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 738 by title only. This was the
first reading and no action was required.
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Development Order for House of Seafood Restaurant:
Mr. Mark Page, House of Seafood,
addressed the Commission regarding expansion of his restaurant.
Mayor Kelley asked if Engineer Bill Perry looked at the project.
City Manager Lynch stated that Mr. Perry had made comments on the project. He
further stated that Mr. Perry reviews plans that Panhandle Engineering is involved with.
Commissioner Haynes suggested that the Planning Commission readdress the project.
There were concerns with parking and setbacks.
City Manager Lynch clarified that it was to go back to the Planning Commission to
refine and explain the rationale.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To refer this issue to the Planning
Commission for action and get it back to the Commission by the first meeting
in June.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on parking at PoFolks.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #18. Discussion and possible action to change
City Commission times during Summer Concert Series:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To change meeting times during June
& July from 7:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #19. Public Commentary:
Ms. Carol Godwin stated that she is concerned with the animal shelter. She stated that
she has done research on other facilities.
Ms. Anita Samson talked about the conditions of the shelter. She asked the Commission
to consider a volunteer board.
City Manager Lynch stated that Staff is going to bring forward to the Commission
recommendations for the Animal Control Facility.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the budget. She also commented on the number people
employed at the animal shelter. Ms. Day wanted to know how much money had been
received from Bay County. Ms. Day commented on the City Manager's trip to FDEP.
Ms. Sally Stanley commented on the animal shelter. She stated that she has been out
there numerous times and it has been clean. She also stated that the website idea
videoing the animals as they come in is a good one.
Mr. Sammy Day suggested a banner be put up if MHS baseball team wins.
Mayor Kelley stated that the City is working with the Booster Club regarding this issue.
Ms. Carol Godwin commented on the meeting.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 11th DAY OF JUNE 2002.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
