CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JULY 8, 2003 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Frances Wittkopf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commission
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Harold Haynes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Police Chief
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 the 4th of July festivities were great despite the weather and thanked Ms. Sally Stanley for her work with the bike parade.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she attended the 4th of July festivities and that they were good and thanked Leisure Services for their hard work.
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Schad:
- No report.
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- Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes reported that the 4th of July festivities were great.
- Haynes:
- Commissioner Haynes agreed with Commissioner’s Barnes & Wittkopf.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that Ms. Shuman, involved in accident with Lynn Haven police, has been moved from ICU and is continuing to recover; Officer Hamilton has returned to full duty.
A. Department Reports: provided in packet.
B. Employee of Month - June 2003: Mr. John Colosetti, Animal Control & Code Enforcement Officer, was presented with a plaque for Employee of the Month - June 2003.
Supervisor of the Quarter: Sergeant Tina Coker, Police Department, was presented with a plaque for Supervisor of the Quarter.
C. Recognition - William Kornman: Mr. Kornman was recognized by the Commission & Trees Florida 2003 Awards Program Committee for his efforts to plan, plant and protect Florida’s urban forests.
D. Budget Preparation & Adoption: provided.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
6/24/03 - 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. First reading of Ordinance 717, Annexation of Merriam & Davis, Hwy 77 & Baldwin Road:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 717 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding wording for September ballot question:
City Attorney Jackson provided the Mayor, Commission & City Manager with a draft question regarding authority to reschedule City Election dates. A resolution is needed to proceed with a referendum question to be placed on the September ballot.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To authorize the City Attorney to proceed with drafting a resolution to be brought to the next meeting for possible action.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To authorize the City Manager to conduct a heavy educational campaign regarding this issue and use all available medians to educate the public.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of School Planning Interlocal Agreement:
In compliance with Sections 163.31777 and 1013.33, Florida Statutes, the School Board, the County, the Cities and Towns have drafted an interlocal agreement that establishes jointly the specific ways in which the plans and processes of the district school board and the local government are to be coordinated. Staff requests that the City enter into the Public School Facility Planning Interlocal Agreement as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes withdrawn.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes withdrawn.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented and the existing members will remain on the board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Existing members are:
City Manager John B. Lynch
City Attorney Robert C. Jackson
Planning Director Debbie Marley
Building Official Emory Pitts
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the interlocal agreement.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. First reading of Ordinance 750, Annexation, Lewis Baber, Hwy 390:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 750 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #12. First reading of Ordinance 751, Small Scale Plan Amendment SSA-03-1, Merriam & Davis, Hwy 77 & Baldwin:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 751 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #13. Public Commentary:
Mr. John Toole commented on the newsletter.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the Moody case, the Cody study and the budget.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on the Merriam/Davis annexation. Ms. Yingling suggested that the Supervisor of Elections office pay for half of the special election for a referendum to change the election date to Super Tuesday.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on trash pickup.
Ms. Trudi Mitchell, 1508 Colorado Avenue, commented on stormwater drainage.
City Manager Lynch asked Ms. Mitchell to contact him on Wednesday for discussion of damages.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 22nd DAY OF JULY 2003.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
