CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 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 C. Jackson, City Attorney
Matt Riemer, Police Lieutenant
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance
followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
A. Proclamation: National Epilepsy Month - Nov.
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
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
B. Proclamation: National Hospice Month - Nov.
(Hospice of Northwest Florida, Inc.)
City Manager Lynch read this proclamation in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
C. Proclamation: National Hospice Month- Nov.
(Emerald Coast Hospice)
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
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Covenant Hospice Month - Nov.
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
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
D. Check Presentation - Lynn Haven
Lion's Club:
The Lynn Haven Lion's Club presented the City with a check for $2,400. This
money is to be used to erect picnic pavilions at the Recreation Center.
E. Resolution 2002-10-318, Ensuring Hometown Security:
City Manager Lynch read this resolution 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
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Mayor Kelley thanked staff for doing such a good job.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
-
Haynes:
- Commissioner Haynes reported that he attended the Gulf Power Symposium and
it was very informative.
-
Barnes:
- No report.
-
Schad:
- Commissioner Schad reported that he attended the Gulf Power Symposium and
stated that it was an excellent seminar.
Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she attended the Gulf Power Symposium
and agrees with the others that it was a good seminar. Ms. Wittkopf reminded
everyone to vote on November 5, 2002.
Mayor Kelley reported that he attended the Gulf Power Symposium and agrees that it was a
good seminar. He further reported that the unemployment rate in Northwest Florida is the
lowest over the whole state.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that the Bay County
Transportation Disadvantage Board has several vacancies. Please notify City Hall with any
recommendations.
The EDA Board Meeting has been changed to October 30, 2002.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
City Attorney Jackson extended an invitation to everyone
to attend the Governor's Breakfast in Callaway tomorrow beginning at 8:00 a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
10/8/02 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the minutes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #8. Discussion of Homeland Security article for submission to Florida League of Cities:
The FLC, working in partnership with the Florida Domestic Advisory Panel, is compiling
a best practices booklet that will highlight emergency preparedness programs and services that
work well in every city of Florida. City Manager Lynch reported that staff has put together a
page and would like approval to send to the FLC for inclusion in the booklet.
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 #9. Discussion and possible action regarding
vacancies on and appointments to Code Enforcement Board:
Staff recommends to appoint David Adams and John McCrory to
fill vacancies on the Code Enforcement Board created by term expirations of James Slonina and
George Hall.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the recommendation 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 #10. Approval of Amended Budget for FY 2001/2002:
City Manager Lynch reported
that this is a final year closeout budget for FY 2001/2002.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms Barbara Day commented on the budget.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the budget amendment.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement:
City Manager Lynch stated that Staff is recommending approval of an agreement between the
Department of Community Affairs and the City. This agreement allows for assistance during
a necessary emergency.
Mr. Sammy Day asked if this would be FEMA money.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Public Commentary:
Mr. Tim Birgenhier, 1109 Illinois Avenue, commented on the 10% late penalty charged by the
City for late utility bills. He feels that this amount is higher than it should be.
Mayor Kelley stated that he agrees with a late penalty and feels that the City is charging a fair
amount, however, he will speak to the City Manager and perhaps this can be discussed at a latter
date.
Mr. Birgenhier stated that he does not agree with the $1 fee that appears on the utility bills for
park donation. He stated that he does not feel that it is ethical the way that it appears.
Mayor Kelley stated that the City would look into this issue.
Ms. Janice Green stated that she is concerned with the intersection at Minnesota Avenue and
Mosley Drive. She stated that she has contacted FDOT, Bay County Transportation, Sheriff
Guy Tunnell, Lynn Haven Police Chief David Messer and City Manager John Lynch concerning
this issue. She stated that the problem is the flow of traffic.
Mayor Kelley stated that this issue has been discussed and is being addressed.
Commissioner Barnes stated that he was an administrator at MHS and has witnessed the traffic
problems. He further stated that he does not believe a traffic signal is the answer. Mr. Barnes
stated that we are in negotiations with the school board concerning this issue.
Ms. Tammy Sailor stated that it is very congested at MHS and perhaps the City should look into
purchasing property to allow for two lanes of traffic.
City Manager Lynch stated that both the County and the City funded studies on traffic flow for
MHS that were never acted on by Mosley High School. The Superintendent is aware of this and
is looking into the issue.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on out of control growth. She further stated that city limit signs
should be placed at Highland Heights and Eagles Landing. She stated that people should know
the city limits. Ms. Barbara Day stated that there are problems on Pickerill Court in the
Woodrun Subdivision. She stated that there are rusty sidewalks in this subdivision.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on public record requests.
Mayor Kelley that the City does not have out of control growth and rusty sidewalks are the
result of well water being used on the lawns.
Superintendent McAllister stated that the issue of traffic control at MHS will be addressed and
hopefully a solution will be forthcoming by the end of the year.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the $1 to the parks. He stated that this money was to be
earmarked for parks and nothing else.
Mayor Kelley stated that the insinuation of wrong doing affects the whole community and unless
you have proof you should not make false accusations.
Tim Birgenhier stated that people are speeding on Illinois Avenue and Tennessee Avenue. He
suggested temporary speed bumps.
Ms. Sally Stanley commented on the $1 park donation. She stated that much more is spent on
the parks than the $1 contribution generates. Ms. Stanley also commented on negative
comments in the commission minutes.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 12th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2002.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
