CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 12, 2002 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at
4:00 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 Commissioner Barnes gave the Invocation. The
Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that he will be attending the FLC
Legislative Conference in Orlando tomorrow for two days.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she will be attending a growth management
workshop tomorrow and will be attending a main street conference on Thursday
and Friday.
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Schad:
- No report.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes stated that he will be attending a meeting sponsored by
Senator Clary tomorrow.
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Haynes:
- No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Monthly Department Reports: provided in packet.
City Manager Lynch reported that he will also be attending the main street conference, along
with Commissioner Wittkopf, over the next three days.
Mayor Kelley thanked everyone who donated their time and funds for a wonderful Halloween
Carnival.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
10/22/02 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #8. Approval to cancel City Commission Meeting of 11/26 due to Thanksgiving
and the Commission Meeting of 12.24 due to Christmas:
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 #9. Discussion of utility late fees, billing information and traffic counts (900-1200 Block of Illinois Avenue):
Mayor Kelley reported that staff has reviewed this policy and traffic
counts and find that no changes should be made.
Commissioner Haynes stated that he concurs with the Mayor.
Commissioner Barnes stated that he agrees and that he does not feel the City of Lynn Haven is
out of line.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To leave fees and billing information as it is.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #10. Discussion and possible action regarding Article III of the Florida League of Cities Charter:
City Manager Lynch reported that the City had received a letter from the City
of New Port which is suggesting that we adopt a resolution that eliminates counties from the
League of Cities. Mr. Lynch stated that the ICCMA and the FCCMA has maintained as its goal
cooperation with counties and does not feel that this resolution would be in the best interest in
maintaining good working relations. Staff recommends not to support a resolution.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To accept the recommendation of Staff.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Mr. Sammy Day called a point of order. He stated that you can't discuss and item without a
motion.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding
Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and
appointment of City representatives at meetings and to assist with the Interlocal Agreement:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To appoint Ms. Debbie Marley and Mr.
Emory Pitts as representatives of the City and Mr. Rob Jackson will be in attendance to
advise the representatives of the City.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding utility bill for Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.:
City Manager Lynch stated that he attended a meeting with the Mayor,
the Lions Club and the Gem & Mineral Society. He stated that he learned at this meeting that
the Gem & Mineral Society was not paying a utility bill. He instructed staff to begin charging
the Gem & Mineral Society a monthly utility bill. The Gem & Mineral Society has written a
letter to the City requesting that the utility bills be waived per an agreement made with past staff
members.
Commissioner Barnes stated that he was concerned with waiving fees and setting a precedence.
Ms. Bibianna Neal stated that the Gem & Mineral Society will pay the utility bill, however, they
do not wish to pay the garbage.
Mayor Kelley stated that the policy is that the everyone in the City pays both utility and garbage
bills.
Ms. Neal stated that the City schedules the room for other events.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To table this issue until further information
could be obtained.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Commissioner Haynes stated that he does not have a problem with them paying the utility and
garbage fees, however, more information needs to obtained regarding the City scheduling the
rooms for other events.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the Lions Club. She stated that she hopes everyone is treated
the same.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. First reading of Ordinance 745, Small Scale Plan Amendment, SSA-02-2:
City
Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Mayor Kelley stated that this land was annexed into the City approximately six years ago as
medium density and he cannot support the request that it be changed to high density.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she agrees with Mayor Kelley.
Ms. Barbara Day asked that she was not for this request. She felt that this should not be on the
agenda.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling congratulated Mayor Kelley and Commissioner Wittkopf for their
position on this request.
Item #14. Resolution 2002-11-319, Supporting House Bill 851:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Mr. Bob Taylor stated that six projects are being submitted for consideration:
- Storage Tank
- Re-Use Line
- Ultra Violet Disinfection System
- Street Sweeper
- Vac Truck
- Down Stream Project - Tennessee Environmental Park
Total request $1.5 million
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2002-11-319 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on re-use.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Discussion and possible action regarding Mutual Aid Agreement with Tyndall AFB:
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. Discussion to assess City's Interest in participating in SHARE Program with Northwest Florida League of Cities:
City Manager Lynch stated that we received a letter from
Mr. Tommy McDonald, President, NWFLC, who is doing a survey to determine what
municipality has what equipment and whether we would be receptive in allowing others to use
this equipment. It is essentially a cooperative effort.
City Manager Lynch stated that he is always willing to help other municipalities, however, this
does not specify cases of emergency and if the City wishes to participate that it specify
emergency situations on a temporary basis.
Mayor Kelley stated that it is a good idea, however, there needs to be strict guidelines for
liability.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To respectfully decline participation in
this program.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Proclamation: Bible Week 11/24 to 12/1:
City Manager Lynch read this proclamation in its
entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that religion and state should be separated.
Commissioner Schad stated that we are issuing a proclamation not stating a governmental
stance.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
City Attorney Jackson stated that on Item #11 there were two elements:
1) to appoint a representative
2) to appoint a lead agency
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To appoint West Florida Regional Planning
Council as the lead agency for the City.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item # 17. Public Commentary:
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that she is concerned with the way the City Commission
Meetings are advertised. She suggested that the date and time of the meetings be advertised in
the newspaper. She also stated that Mr. Sammy Day should be appointed to make sure that
Roberts Rule of Order is followed by the Commission.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the amended budget. Ms. Day also commented on the
purchase of the Methodist Church.
Ms. Sally Stanley stated that Item #13 was brought to the Commission for consideration as it
should be. She also stated that the possibility of purchasing the Methodist Church was discussed
at a previous meeting.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on utility increases. Mr. Day stated that he has a problem with the
fact that the Commission does not go through the metal detector.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 10th DAY OF DECEMBER 2002.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
