CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 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 Commissioner Barnes gave the Invocation. The
Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that he met with the NWF Legislative
Delegation last week regarding pending funding issues for this year. He further reported that
he met with the MPOAC regarding transportation issues. Mayor Kelley reported that there will
be some shortfalls in funds this year and we hope to overcome it.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
-
Wittkopf:
- No report.
- Schad:
- No report.
- Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes congratulated Ms. Sally Stanley, Citizen of the Year and
Ms. Mary Mathis, Good Samaritan of the Year for the valuable work they do for
the City.
- Haynes:
- No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Citizen of the Year/Good Samaritan of the Year
for 2002
City Manager Lynch reported that Early Childhood Services met with Police Chief David
Messer earlier today to ask the City to enter into an agreement with Anchorage Children?s Home
of Bay, Inc. They are asking that our school resource officer at MMS assist in looking for youth
that are in peril. There is no cost to the City.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve entering into an agreement with
ECS 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 #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
1/14/03 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the minutes.
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
Bay District Schools request for sewer service:
City Manager Lynch reported that the School Board has contacted the City to provide
sewer service to Southport Elementary School. Staff requests permission to meet with Mr. Roy
Barnes, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, and the Bay County School Board to discuss. Staff
will bring back to the Commission some ideas on how we may be able to accommodate the
School Board and not violate any utility areas.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To authorize City Manager Lynch, the City
Attorney and the City Engineer to meet the GCEC and the Bay County School
Board to see what can be worked out.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Commissioner Wittkopf wanted to know if there would be a cost to the citizens of Lynn Haven.
City Manager Lynch stated that there would be no cost to the City.
Mr. Virgil Duffell encouraged the Commission to allow the City Manager to go forward with
this issue.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know why Hiland Park Elementary School was coming off City
sewer.
Mayor Kelley reported that Hiland Park Elementary School has been annexed into the Town of
Cedar Grove and they will be taking over the services.
Ms. Day stated that Southport Elementary is not within the city limits of Lynn Haven and no re-
use is available.
City Manager Lynch reported that the City has a plan and has been following that plan since the
Burton Study was established. The Department of Environmental Protection supports that plan,
it's in our Consent Order, it's been funded and is going into place this year. The City has re-use
available, we have an agreement with the County and the Sister Cities along our line that it is
available to them. We need to set up a pump station to pump to the Golf Course. Re-use is
available right now.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that she did not agree with supporting Southport Elementary
School. She suggested that this opens the door for annexation.
City Manager Lynch stated that for the record the City has no intention of annexing anyone, this
is simply a request from the School Board to provide sewer services. It will not be a cost to the
City.
Mayor Kelley stated that this is a win/win issue for the students of Southport Elementary.
Mr. Claude Mixdorf stated that he agrees with helping the school.
Mr. Sammy Day wanted to know how many gallons will be used.
City Manager Lynch stated that this information will be gathered during the meetings with
GCEC and the Bay County School Board.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #9. Approval of Notice to Proceed for lobbyist:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve hiring Ms. Pamela Burch Fort to
lobby for the City of Lynn Haven in Tallahassee.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Mayor Kelley reported that the City intends to hire a lobbyist to work in Tallahassee in helping
the City secure funds.
Commissioner Schad stated that the City has several applications already in Tallahassee and this
will help to push these items through the legislature.
City Manager Lynch reported that this is funded in the budget.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the cost.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Public Commentary:
Mr. Claude Mixdorf commented on dumpsters located at businesses. Mr. Mixdorf stated that
he was concerned with privatization of household garbage.
Mayor Kelley stated that staff is doing a fantastic job and has no intention of privatizing.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she was concerned with manholes. She stated that a family that
lives in Woodrun has 19 code violations. She wanted to know who did the inspection on this
home. Ms. Day also wanted to know who was responsible for cleaning the easements in
Woodrun.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that she respectfully disagrees with the attorney regarding the
garage built in North Ridge. She stated that land inside the city limits should be policed by the
building department. Ms. Yingling also commented on the St. Joe deed and the 200 acres.
Mr. Virgil Duffell commented on the article in the News Herald regarding Lynn Haven. He
stated that it was a good article and featured Lynn Haven as a great place to live. He cautioned
the Commission not to get overwhelmed with micro-managing.
Mayor Kelley recognized two boy scouts in the audience and thanked them for coming.
Mr. Claude Mixdorf commented on micro-managing. Mr. Mixdorf asked the attorney about
enforcement of covenants.
Mr. Sammy Day stated that he has talked with people that state that they would not live in Lynn
Haven because of the tax structure. He further stated that he is glad that there is free speech.
Mayor Kelley stated that he talks to many people who are proud to live in Lynn Haven or who
express a desire to live here. He further stated that the Bay County Chamber is recognizing the
City at First Friday for their improvements to City Hall.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 11th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2003.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager/Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
