CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 11, 2002 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 4:00
p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Antonius G. Barnes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Harold Haynes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Matt Riemer, Police Lieutenant
Mayor Pro Tem Barnes called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance followed.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To excuse Mayor Kelley from the meeting.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #3. Mayor Pro Tem Report:
A. Proclamation - 5/25/02 - Poppy Day: City Manager Lynch read this proclamation in
its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
B. Proclamation - 6/14/ - National Small Cities Day: City Manager Lynch read this
proclamation in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Mayor Pro Tem Barnes reported that he met with a citizens group in Mowat Highlands. There
is a ditch behind the homes of these citizens and it is causing drainage problems. Mayor Pro
Tem Barnes gave the Commission a petition signed by each homeowner stating that they would
give up a 10' easement to the City to help in the drainage situation.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To accept the proposal as presented and do
a study for a city easement.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she attended a workshop in Tallahassee on
growh management. She stated that it was very interesting and informative.
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad apologized to Ms. Carol Godwin for her treatment at the last
meeting. Commissioner Schad talked about fire station #2. He stated that explanations were
given to the news media regarding the opening of fire station #2, however, the media chose not
to report the reasons for it not being open and Commissioner Schad stated that he would just
like to correct this impression.
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Haynes:
- Commissioner Haynes stated that he concurs with Commissioner Schad on his
statement regarding the fire station. Commissioner Haynes stated that the City has received a
FRDAP grant from this legislative session. He asked the Commission to allow him to pursue
a transportation grant for 26th Street extension.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To allow Commissioner Haynes to start the
process for a transportation grant.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she will only support this issue if it does not cost the
taxpayers of Lynn Haven any money.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the trolley.
Commissioner Haynes stated that this is for the extension of 26th Street and has nothing to do
with the trolley.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling suggested that Hwy 390 be extended from Venetian Way through 26th
Street.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch introduced to the Commission Ms.
Kamyle Griffin, Girl State Representative, sponsored by American Legion Post 356. Ms. Griffin
is being sponsored by Ms. Ethel Standish of the Ladies Auxiliary. City Manager Lynch stated
that Ms. Griffin is intelligent, well read and articulate and will represent the City well as a
legislative delegate at Girls State.
City Manager Lynch reported that the FLC needed to know who would be the voting delegate
at the upcoming FLC Conference.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To appoint Mayor Kelley as the voting
delegate for the FLC Conference.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
City Manager Lynch stated on June 25, 2002 he will provide the budget adjustment and final plat
approval for Highland Heights.
Mr. Lynch reported that he has received the appraisal for the
Methodist Church and he spoke with the Pastor who informed him that they were also having
an appraisal done. The Pastor asked if the City would be interested in the Coe DeVane building;
the First Baptist Church has right of first refusal.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she thought it would be a good thing for the City to have.
Mayor Pro Tem asked that the record reflect that this is the building located across the street
from the tennis courts.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnes suspended the Commission Meeting at 4:17 p.m. and opened the
PUBLIC HEARING.
Item #7. Small Scale Plan Amendment:
Mr. Bill Gainey has requested the approval of
Ordinance 738 for Small Scale Amendment of 1.138 acres, more or less.
The PUBLIC HEARING was closed at 4:18 and the Commission Meeting was reconvened.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #8. Minutes:
5/14/02 - Regular Meeting:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Ms. Anita Samson asked that the minutes reflect that she was recommended by the staff of the
Leisure Services Board to be reappointed to the Leisure Services Advisory Board and that her
application was not included for consideration.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #9. Second and final reading of Ordinance 737, Annexation:
City Manager Lynch
read Ordinance 737 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Ordinance 737 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #10. Second and final reading of Ordinance 738, Small Scale Plan Amendment:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 738 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve Ordinance 738 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Development Order for House of Seafood:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the DO as presented with the
stipulation of the waiver on the 1' above FEMA elevation requirements on the
new addition.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding
Mutual Aid Assistance Agreement with Panama City Airport Police:
To accept staff recommendation to enter into an
Operational Assistance Mutual Aid Agreement allowing officers to work off duty providing
security services at the Bay County International Airport through adoption of a resolution by
the City Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To accept the recommendation of staff as
presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #13.Discussion and possible action regarding
FDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement:
Request to authorize the Mayor to execute the Traffic Signal Maintenance and
Compensation Agreement between FDOT and the City of Lynn Haven.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to Beautification Board:
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To appoint Ms. Iris Anderson to the
Beautification Board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #15. Resolution 2002-06-306, Amending rates and charges for residential and commercial water system:
City Manager Lynch read by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve Resolution 2002-06-306 as
presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
City Manager Lynch reported that this is part of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #16. Resolution 2002-06-307, Amending rates and charges for residential and commercial wastewater system:
City Manager Lynch read by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve Resolution 2002-06-307 as
presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #17. Resolution 2002-06-308, making a firm commitment to the future maintenance for the proposed emergency generator for Fire Station #2:
The State of Florida has notified
staff that the grant application was approved for $24,462. A firm commitment to long term
maintenance of the generator is required as a condition of the award offer. City Manager Lynch
read by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Resolution 2002-06-308 as
presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on Fire Station #2.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #18. Public Commentary:
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling reported that she met with Mr. Bob Taylor regarding Melvin's barking
dogs. She was concerned that the Ms. Madra Griffith's complaint was not on the agenda for the
next Code Meeting.
Ms. Anita Samson stated that she was surprised that Item #14 did not include the vacancy on
the Leisure Advisory Board. Ms. Samson read a letter, for the record, from Ms. Judy Dickey
that stated that she was resigning from the Leisure Advisory Board. Ms. Samson stated that she
feels Mr. Lynch is tearing the City apart and hopes this issue will be addressed when the Mayor
returns.
City Manager Lynch stated that he does not get political. It was Commission sentiment to look
for other people to apply for board positions. He further stated that he does not know when Ms.
Samson talked to Ms. Dickey, however, Ms. Dickey has spoke with the Mayor and himself and
she has subsequently decided to remain on the Leisure Advisory Board.
Ms. Carol Godwin thanked Commissioner Schad for his apology. She passed out to the
Commission paperwork offering to help with the animal shelter.
Mr. Sammy Day stated that he was reading this in the spirit of Barbara - it was suggested the
Commission do their homework and stop the City Manager from playing games. Mr. Day
stated that this was signed by Ms. Barbara Day. Mr. Day commented on sidewalks on HWY
390.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 25th DAY OF JUNE 2002.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
