CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 23 2003 at 7:00 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
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. PUBLIC HEARING:
Opened at 7:03 p.m.
A. Proposed Millage Rate for 2003 Tax Roll: The FY 2003/2004 Budget contemplates a millage rate of 4 mils. The roll back rate is 3.701. Staff recommends adoption of the millage rate at 4 mils.
Ms. Barbara Day, 1120 Tennessee Ave., commented on the millage rate. She suggested the millage rate be reduced.
Mr. Sammy Day, 1120 Tennessee Ave., wanted to know if insurance premiums were included in the budget.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling, 1611 Carolina Ave., stated that the millage rate should be discussed after the budget. She suggested the millage be rolled back to 3.7 mils.
Mr. Virgil Duffell, 700 W. 4th Street, commented on the millage rate and the budget.
Mr. Dale Robitaille, 1805 New Hampshire Ave., commented on the budget.
Mr. Larry Wells, 3677 Autumn Leaves Lane, Marietta, GA, stated that he was concerned with the millage rate. He suggested a rollback.
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2003-09-338 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To adopt the millage at 4 mils as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Adopted at 7:23 p.m.
B. Proposed budget for FY 2003/2004:
After a lengthy audience participation Ordinance 752, Adopting a General Fund Budget and Approving Enterprise Fund Budgets, was read by title only. General Fund Budget is $8,213,845; Water Fund Budget is $4,612,452; Sewer Dept. Fund Budget is $3,514,350; Stormwater Utility Budget is $692,018; Sanitation Dept. is $1,671,400; Total Enterprise Fund Expenditures $10,490,220; Total Budget, all combined, is $18,704,065.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Ordinance 752 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Adopted at 8:21 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:22 P.M.
8:23 p.m. 5-minute Recess;
8:30 p.m. Reconvene the Commission Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To excuse Commissioner Haynes from the meeting tonight.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #4. Mayor's Report:
No report.
Item #5. Commissioner's Report:
Commissioner Schad stated that budget time is not always a pleasant time for the Commission or citizens, however, the Commission does have a responsibility for acting responsible, especially in a fiscal manner. We have managed to bring this City on a sound, fiscal basis.
Commissioner Schad further stated that unfunded mandates are issues that must be addressed by the City.
Commissioner Barnes agreed with Commissioner Schad and stated that some tough decisions had been made. Commissioner Barnes stated that he believes the Commission has done a good job for the City.
Commissioner Wittkopf had no report.
Item #6. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch stated that he had provided the Commission with a copy of the customer service survey that had been mailed out. There was approximately a 5% response. This survey will be placed on the web page and at the Library.
City Manager Lynch reported that he will be out of town September 24-28, 2003 for personal vacation.
Item #7. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 8:37 P.M.
Large Scale Plan Amendment 2003-L1: Request approval of Ordinance 753 for Large Scale Amendment 2003-L1, with changes, which include changes to the Future Land Use Map and Land Use Changes of 46.14 acres located at Jenks & 26th Street. Current land use designation is urban residential; request change to mixed use.
After lengthy audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 9:08 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #9. Minutes:
9/2/03 - 8:30 a.m. - Canvassing Board
9/9/03 - 6:00 p.m. - Canvassing Board
9/9/03 - 7:00 p.m. - Canvassing Board
9/9/03 - 8:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
9/10/03 - 12:00 p.m. - Special Meeting & Canvassing Board
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #10.
Second and final reading of Ordinance 753, amending Comprehensive Plan - LS-2003-L1:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 753 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Ordinance 753 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #11.
Resolution 2003-09-337, Amending the Tipping Fee Rate for Commercial Solid Waste Collection:
Tipping Fee increase from $25 per ton to $31 per ton for Commercial Solid Waste Collection only. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2003-09-337 by title only.
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 754, amending Sections 11 and 31 of the Charter of the City to establish new election dates:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 754 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding
request by the Beautification Board to dedicate a row of Live Oak trees to honor those who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq:
Request approval to plant trees at the Lynn Haven Sports Complex.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve planting Live Oak trees as presented and to include loss of life in any war.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding
renewal of lawn maintenance contract for public parks and properties with Grass Cutter's Lawn Service:
Staff requests approval to renew lawn maintenance contract with Grass Cutter’s Lawn Service in the amount of $23,820.
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 #15. Public Commentary:
Mr. Claude Mixdorf thanked staff for keeping the restrooms in Sheffield Park clean.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the budget and sewer on New Hampshire Avenue.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF OCTOBER 2003.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
