CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 - 8:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Frances Wittkopf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner - Participated by phone
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.
Agenda Changes: 3C. (Should read): Motion to approve tentative Enterprise Fund Budget.
7C. Approval of Mosley High School Homecoming Parade route to be held 10/07/03.
Item #4. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that he has been appointed to the NWFLC as the 2nd Vice President and appointed to the FLC as Environmental Protection Vice-Chair.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 8:01 p.m.
A. Tentative Millage Rate for 2003 Tax Roll:
City Manager Lynch stated the Budget before the Commission contemplates a millage rate of 4 mils. This has been the same rate that has been maintained for the past five years. The roll back rate is 3.701. Staff recommends approval of 4mils.
Barbara Day suggested the millage rate be lowered. She stated that she is against 4 mils.
Charlotte Elsner commented on senior homestead exemption and taxes.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the tentative millage at 4 mils.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Withdraw motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Withdraw second: Commissioner Schad.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To excuse Commissioner Haynes from the meeting.
Second to the motion: Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the tentative millage at 4 mils.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
B. Proposed General Fund Budget for FY 2003-2004:
Larry Wells stated that it appears to him that the growth & expenditure is a little bit excessive. Mr. Wells stated a lot of money is being put into personnel.
Virgil Duffell commented on the budget. He wanted to make sure contingency funds have been set aside for emergencies.
Sammy Day commented on medical insurance rates.
Barbara Day commented on the budget. Ms. Day is concerned with stormwater & sewer.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the proposed General Fund Budget FY 2003-2004.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
C. Proposed Enterprise Fund Budget for FY 2003-2004:
After audience participation the following motion was made:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the proposed Enterprise Fund Budget for FY 2003-2004.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 8:27 p.m.
Item #4. First reading of Ordinance 752, General Fund Budget for FY 2003-2004:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 752 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #5. Mayor's Report:
A. Proclamation Harry Jackson Masonic Lodge #314 Day
Mayor Kelley presented the Harry Jackson Masonic Lodge #314 with a proclamation and City Manager Lynch read it in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #6. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf stated that the MPO will place on its next agenda safety concerns for HWY 390 & Mowat School Road.
Ms. Wittkopf stated that she appreciated the opportunity to go to Mexico as a sister city representative, however, at this time she would decline. She felt the money would be better spent on something else.
Mayor Kelley stated that traffic concerns for 17th Street is being addressed by FDOT.
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Barnes:
- No report.
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Schad:
- No report.
Item #7. City Manager's Report:
A. Monthly Department Reports: Provided.
B. Employee of the Month - August
Brian King, Public Utilities, was presented a plaque for Employee of the Month for August.
Item #8. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item #9. Minutes: 8/26/03 Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS
Item #10. Resolution 2003-09-336,
amending the rate structure for residential and commercial solid waste collection:
City Manager Lynch read this resolution by title only. This resolution increases rates by 2.1%
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Barbara Day stated that she has a problem with the rate structure.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding
lease agreement with Bay County for building located at 801 Florida Avenue:
City Manager Lynch reported that this is the existing lease for 801 Florida Avenue that is occupied by Peggy Brannon, Tax Collector. They are requesting a renewal for five years with one additional five-year renewal option. The cost will be $19,296.60 per year.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #12. First reading of Ordinance 753, Large Scale Plan Amendment, LS-2003-L1:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 753 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding
renewal of cemetery maintenance contract:
Staff recommends approval of the cemetery maintenance contract with Grass Cutter’s Lawn Service in the amount of $17,310.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding
Corrective Quit-Claim Deed for Municipal Right-of-Way:
This is a corrective deed that Mr. Phillip Davis signed to the City; this corrects some errors by the surveyor. This deed allows to expand the City’s right of way on Thurso Circle, Mowat Highlands.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the deed as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #7C. Approval of Mosley High School Homecoming Parade route to be held 10/7/03:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the parade route as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #15. Public Commentary:
Charlotte Elsner stated that she is concerned with drainage in Gulf Coast Village. Ms. Elsner also asked that the mosquito issue be addressed in her neighborhood.
Barbara Day commented on the large scale plan amendment. She is concerned about a conflict of interest with the City’s attorney and the St. Joe Company.
Claude Mixdorf suggested that the public be better informed about issues that are on the agenda. He commended Mayor Kelley for his appointments to the NWFLC & FLC boards.
Virgil Duffell stated that he admires the Commission for their hard work.
Sally Stanley stated that she is proud of the Commission and Lynn Haven.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 23 rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2003.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
