CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 13, 2003 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner - Participated By Phone
Harold Haynes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
Charlene V. Messer, Deputy City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Police Chief
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To excuse Commissioner Barnes from the City Commission Meeting on May 27, 2003 & June 10, 2003.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that Commissioner Barnes was selected to serve on the West Florida Regional Planning Council and he will begin serving immediately.
Mayor Kelley reported that Founders Day was May 10, 2003 and he wanted to thank staff for doing such a good job and making the day a success.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she attended Founders Day and staff did a great job and the City should be proud.
Agenda Additions:
5D. Proclamation - Poppy Day - May 24
5E. Letter approving distribution of Federal Anti-Drug Funds
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Schad:
- No report.
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Haynes:
- No report.
- Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes asked that City Manager look into the charge for the Founders Day fish fry.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Monthly Department Reports: Provided in packet.
Deputy City Manager Messer reported that Police Week is May 11- 17, 2003; the Police Chief has asked that all City flags be lowered to half mast on May 15, 2003 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To lower flags to half mast on May 15, 2003.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
B. Employee of the Month - April: Mr. Michael Rhineheart, Public Works Department, was recognized as the Employee of the Month for April 2003.
C. 5/26 Workshop changed to 5/27 at 6:00 p.m. due to Memorial Day:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To change the 5/26/03 workshop to 5/27/03 at 6:00 p.m. as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
D. Proclamation - Poppy Day - May 24: Deputy City Manager Messer 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
E. Letter approving distribution of Federal Anti-Drug Funds: Deputy City Manager Messer reported that the City received a letter today from Mr. Bob Majka, Chief of Emergency Services, about distribution of anti-drug funds. Ms. Messer stated that the City's portion is $34,692.00 and we wish to send this to the Gulf Coast Advocacy Center.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve the recommendation of staff 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 #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 4:10 P.M.
Item #7. Large Scale Amendment 2003- L1, Transmittal of Land Use Change
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know where the land use attorney for St. Joe was.
City Attorney Jackson stated that his firm has not represented St. Joe for more than two years, therefore, there is not a conflict of interest with his firm.
Ms. Day wanted to know who would be responsible for solid waste. She stated that she was concerned with this project.
Mr. Claude Mixdorf commented on the land use change.
There was no further audience participation and the Public Hearing was closed at 4:18 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #8. Minutes:
4/22/03 - Regular Meeting
4/30/03 - Special Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes 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 #9. Approval of 4th of July parade route:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve the parade route 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 #10. Approval of appointment of Firefighter's Pension Board members:
Mr. Bill Kinsaul and Mr. Greg Frith has asked to be re-appointed to the Firefighter's Pension Board.
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 #11. Discussion and possible action regarding approval for pipeline right-of-way at intersection of 10th Street, Kentucky Avenue and the Lynn Haven Fuel Depot:
This is a renewal of an existing agreement.
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 #12. Discussion and possible action regarding approval to transmit Large Scale Amendment 2003-L1 to Dept. of Community Affairs and appropriate agencies:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Certificate of Concurrency and Development Order for Mill Bayou Estates:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
City Commission Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2003
Commissioner Haynes asked if the new pipeline affected this property and if it would be on-line when this property would be developed.
Mayor Kelley stated that the new pipeline will service this area and it would be available prior to development.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the cost of grinder pumps.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Certificate of Concurrency and Development Order for The Meadows:
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 #15. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the
construction of the Complex Sign in the 1500 Block of Tennessee Avenue:
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. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To appoint Commissioner Frances Wittkopf as Mayor Pro-Tem.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. Appointment of Treasurer:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To appoint Mayor Kelley as Treasurer.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #18. Discussion and possible action regarding
renewal of City Manager's Employment Agreement:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the contract renewal as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the City Manager's contract. She recommended that it not be renewed.
Mr. Claude Mixdorf wanted to know if a raise was involved.
Mayor Kelley reported that no raise was involved. This is a renewal of his existing contract.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she has struggled with this for a long time. She stated that she would support renewal if the Commisssion would consider a lesser time period.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: no
Haynes: no
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 3-2
Item #19. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
purchase of Computer Voice Stress Analyzer:
Staff recommends approval to purchase a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer from the National Institute for Truth Verification for $11,000.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve the recommendation of staff 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 #20. Public Commentary:
Mr. Claude Mixdorf stated that he was concerned with the vote of the City Manager's contract. He suggested that a workshop was needed. Mr. Mixdorf stated that the vote should be unanimous.
Mr. Larry Wells commented on the City Manager's contract.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the City Manager's contract.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 27th DAY OF MAY 2003.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
