CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 8, 2002 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at 4:00
p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Harold Haynes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. 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. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that he met with Ms. Prevost's 4th grade
class from Lynn Haven Elementary School. These children pointed out safety problems at the
school and Mayor Kelley asked the City Manager to follow up on these concerns.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Haynes:
- No report.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes reported that he attended a very informative seminar on
the Florida Sunshine Law on October 1, 2002.
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Schad:
- No report.
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Wittkopf:
- No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Monthly Department Reports: Provided in packet.
B. ISO Rating: Building Code ranked 4.
C. Life Safety Achievement Award: Fire Station #2 opened October 1, 2002. Mayor Kelley
presented Fire Chief Richard Morrison the Life Safety Achievement Award. This was the third
consecutive year for this award.
City Manager Lynch reported that he attended a CERCLA meeting on Friday regarding the Fuel
Depot. Everything appears to be on schedule and no significant problems have been found at
this time.
D. Mosley High School Homecoming Parade Permit: MHS submitted a letter to the City
requesting permission for a parade permit for November 6, 2002. This permit will require
closing HWY 77.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve request to FDOT for a parade
permit for MHS as requested.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #6 City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
9/23/02 - Regular Meeting:
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
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #8. Discussion and possible action regarding
appointment to Beautification Board due to vacancy created by Nancy Sloan:
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To appoint Ms. Helen Lombardi to the
Beautification Board as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding
appointment Beautification Board due to vacancy to be created by Bob Schultz:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To appoint Mr. William Provost to the
Beautification Board as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #10. Discussion and possible action regarding A.L. Kinsaul Park:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To officially name 5th Street park A. L.
Kinsaul Park and place an appropriate plaque at the site.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Resolution 2002-10-317, Recognizing Florida City Government Week:
City
Manager Lynch read Resolution 2002-10-317 in its entirety.
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
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding
Agreement between City of Lynn Haven Police Department and Florida Department of Children and Families:
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 #13. Property Use Agreement with Dr. Rahman:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve a conditional use for parking for
Dr. Rahman.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Mayor Kelley stated that he would like to see it remain a public parking area and have it marked
as such.
Commissioner Haynes stated that the City needs to mark it if it is to be a public parking area.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she did not think it should be designated to one person.
Amended motion: Commissioner Haynes changed his motion: the City will stripe the lot and
mark it as public parking.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she hoped that Dr. Rahman was being treated fairly.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Absence of City Manager:
City Manager Lynch reported that he will be taking
annual leave October 31, 2002 - November 3, 2002.
Item #15. Public Commentary:
Mr. Bill Hudson made a PSA announcement video for adoption services for the Lynn Haven
Animal Shelter. He stated that he was paid $500 for his services, however, he would like to give
this check back to the City and earmark it for the Animal Shelter. He thanked the Commission
for being allowed to help in this endeavor.
Ms. Barbara Day commented about tax increases and the budget.
Mr. Sammy Day stated that the Commission broke the Sunshine Law during the last meeting.
He stated that you can only have one commissioner by phone.
City Attorney Jackson stated that he has three Attorney General opinions that states if three
commissioners are in attendance two commissioners can participate by phone.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 22nd DATE OF OCTOBER 2002.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
