CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2002 at
7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Antonius G. Barnes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Harold Haynes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert D. Jackson, 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. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:02 p.m.
A. Tentative Millage Rate for 2002 Tax Roll:
City Manager Lynch stated that the
Commission is being asked to set the tentative ad valorem millage rate at 4 mils. This is the
same rate that has been maintained over the past three fiscal years. The projected amount of ad
valorem tax the City will receive in FY 02/03 is $1,864,412. This estimate was derived by
multiplying the proposed rate of 4 mils times the current years gross taxable value for operating
purposes which is $483,8259,000. We will receive $237,640 more this fiscal year than last fiscal
year. This is due to new homes & business being added to the tax rolls and existing homes are
being re-evaluated. The current rate of 4 mils represents a 6% change over the rollback rate.
After audience participation the following motion was made:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve the tentative rate of 4 mils as
presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
B. Proposed General Fund Budget for FY 2002/2003:
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the proposed budget.
City Manager Lynch stated that the City is a $19.5 million dollar business that is run very
efficiently. Personnel costs have remained constant at 53% of the total budget. Operating costs
are down slightly - 1.66% - percentage of total budget. The capital costs have increased by
8.83% of total budget in order to fund substantial equipment purchases. The General Fund is
$782,582 more than last year - a 10.7% increase. Our proposed capital expenditures this year
is $735,100 - this is to replace old equipment that is beyond economical repair. City Manager
Lynch stated that he is very proud of this budget.
There was lengthy audience participation regarding the budget.
C. Proposed Enterprise Fund Budget for FY 2002/2003:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To accept the proposed Enterprise Budget as
presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Public Hearing closed at 7:47 p.m.
Item #4. First reading of Ordinance 741, General Fund Budget for FY 2002/2003:
City
Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #5. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that he attended a function in Marietta,
Georgia to see the F-22 Raptor that will be stationed at TAFB next year. He further reported
that he went to Langley AFB, Virginia and received a briefing on homeland security.
Item #6. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- No report.
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad reported that he attended the grand opening of the new doctor's
facility at 10th & Ohio Avenue. He stated that this is a very nice facility.
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Barnes:
- No report.
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Haynes:
- Commissioner Haynes reported that he attended an economic development seminar last
week that was very informative and a lot of information was offered for possibilities for
economic development in our area. Commissioner Haynes further stated that he had obtained
information for the preservation of statutes that he will give to Ms. LuCante for consideration.
Commissioner Haynes reported that he had been invited to Washington D.C. for the Senatorial
Dinner, however, he declined the invitation.
Item #7. City Manager's Report:
A. Monthly Department Reports: Provided in packet.
City Manager Lynch reported that he is working on the ½ cent Sales Tax issue. A meeting is
scheduled for September 11, 2002 with the other cities to work out a comprise with the County.
Item #8. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #9. Minutes:
8/27/02 - Regular Meeting
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
Item #10. Approval to order computer from National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:
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 #11. Discussion and possible action
awarding bid for purchase of emergency generator for Fire Station #2:
Approve purchase of emergency generator for Fire Station #2
from CJ's Sales and Services, Inc. in the amount of $22,960.
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
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #12. First reading of Ordinance 742, Firefighter's Retirement
System, amending the plan for compliance with the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001:
City Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the first reading and no action was
required.
Item #13. First reading of Ordinance 743, Firefighter's Retirement System, amending the
plan to allow for more permissive buy back provisions:
City Manager Lynch read by title
only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #14. First reading of Ordinance 744, Firefighter's Retirement System, increasing the
aggregate on the plan's investments in equities to 60%:
City Manager Lynch read by title
only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #15. Resolution 2002-09-314, supporting an Urban & Community Forestry Grant application for FY 02/03:
City Manager Lynch read this resolution 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
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #16. Resolution 2002-09-315, supporting and recognizing the Mosley High School as the 5A State Baseball Champions:
City Manager Lynch read this resolution in its entirety.
Mayor Kelley wanted to display a banner somewhere in the City recognizing this team.
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
Item #17. Approval of Development Order for Tuffy Auto Service Center:
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 #18. Approval of Development Order for Small Business Incubator:
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #19. Public Commentary:
Ms. Barbara Day asked about Tobacco Ordinance.
Mayor Kelley reported that there was a problem with advertising and it will be on the next
agenda.
Ms. Day talked about the animal control report.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on the code book at the Library. She asked that it be kept
up to date. She also commented on the final order of the Melvin case.
Mr. Claude Mixdorf commented on pets for adoption. He suggested that we use a segment of
the Commission Meeting for promoting pet adoption.
Mr. Sammy Day stated that the Charter states the City Manager should submit a detailed report
of accounts to the Commission at the meetings.
Mayor Kelley stated that the City Manager presents this report twice monthly to the
Commission.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 23rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2002
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
