B. Proclamation - Arbor Day - 1/16/04:
City Manager Lynch read this proclamation in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Mayor Kelley announced his intent to run for re-election.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- No report.
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad thanked staff for the efforts with the lights in Sheffield Park during the holidays. He stated that they were very nice and a joy to all.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes wished everyone a Happy New Year.
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Haynes:
- No report.
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Item 5. City Manager's Report:
A. Department Reports: provided.
B. Yearly Reports: provided.
C. Supervisor of the Quarter - December 2003:
Ms. Ramona Bibbs, Animal Control, was presented a plaque for Supervisor of the Quarter - December 2003.
D. Employee of the Month - December 2003:
Ms. Jean Chancey, Crossing Guard, was presented the Employee of the Month plaque for December 2003.
City Manager Lynch stated that a reception will be held at 6pm tonight to honor Mr. Johnnie Hill who will be retiring from the City after 28 years of service.
City Manager Lynch congratulated Commissioner Harold Haynes on his appointment to Florida's Community Assistance Advisory Council by the Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs Ms. Colleen Castille. Mr. Haynes has already attended one meeting and it's an honor to be selected to this committee.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
City Attorney Jackson reported that he received a memorandum from the FLC notifying municipalities that the electric utility companies intend filing legislation this month restricting the rights of local governments to permit substations. The FLC is asking for feed back by the end of the month and if it meets with Commission approval the City Attorney would like to meet with the City Manager and the Planning Department and respond back.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To accept the Attorney's request as submitted.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Mayor Kelley stated that he will attend the MPOAC meeting in Orlando on January 22, 2004.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 4:13 P.M.
Item #7. Large Scale Plan Amendment - LSA 2004-L1 (Greentree)
St. Joe Paper Company has requested voluntary annexation into the City limits of Lynn Haven. This property is located east of County Road 389, south of Trane and north of 39th Street.
Mr. Torger Reppen was concerned with traffic on 39th Street and CR 389. He asked that consideration be given to these traffic issues.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that 4:00 p.m. was a bad time to have a Public Hearing. Ms. Day commented on this development.
Ms. Martha Wicsneski wanted to know who was being annexed.
Mayor Kelley stated that only the area being presented is being considered for annexation.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 4:28 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item #8. Minutes: 12/09/03 - Regular Meeting
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
OLD BUSINESS
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding paving list. (Commissioner Wittkopf):
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that Minnesota Avenue is in bad repair and she would like to see it moved up on the resurfacing paving list.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To authorize the City Manager & Public Works Director to review the resurfacing paving list and report back to the Commission next month.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Mayor Kelley stated that he is not in favor of changing the paving list; he would only support a change if there was a major problem and staff recommended a change.
Ms. Shirley Rowe stated that she would like 17th & 18th streets to be cut-thru from Maryland Avenue. She would also like consideration for 13th & 15th streets to be cut-thru also.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on street paving.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
Item #10. First reading of Ordinance 758, Annexation, Greentree Subdivision II:
City Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #11. Discussion and possible action to
transmit 2004-L1 from Public Hearing:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To transmit as submitted.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Commissioner Haynes wanted to know if it was okay to send this to Tallahassee before the property was annexed.
City Attorney Jackson stated that it was legal to do this. This is just a proposal to DCA for review and will come back for adoption.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Resolution 2004-01-342, Roadside Beautification Assistance Agreement:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2004-01-342 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the landscaping of HWY 77, Phase II. The City has been awarded $150,000 to continue its landscaping of HWY 77. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2004-01-342 by title only.
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 #13. Resolution 2004-01-343, An Agreement Between The City and State for Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Program:
Staff recommends approval in support of submittal of a grant application to the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund for the purpose of purchasing a mobile air fill station for Fire Station #2. Municipalities are eligible to compete for grant awards up to $50,000 for various programs. City Manager Lynch read by title only.
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 #14. Discussion and possible action regarding
request from Bay Haven Charter Academy for infrastructure improvements:
Commissioner Antonius Barnes recused himself from voting as he is an assistant principal at the school.
Dr. Tim Kitts, Bay Haven Charter Academy, briefed the Commission on plans for a new school on CR 389. Assistance is being requested for a traffic signal, if warranted, along with water and sewer assistance.
City Manager Lynch stated that the City has a requirement to provide water and sewer services to the property as a condition of land use for firestation #2; re-use is required under City ordinance. The traffic study will probably warrant a signal and with Commission approval the City would be willing to help with a hanging traffic light, however, the City would not participate in a mast arm or any turn lanes that may be required. A letter was sent to Dr. Kitts on December 17, 2003 in regards to these items.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To provide infrastructure as discussed; provide a temporary traffic signal and seek alternative funding for the mast arm.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Mr. Leon Miller stated that he has been asking for a blinking light on Colorado for several years.
Staff did not recall a request for a light on Colorado Avenue. Staff will research the minutes to find out when this occurred.
Mr. Leon Miller stated that lights have been asked for Cain Griffin Park also.
Ms. Shirley Rowe stated that she was concerned with the temporary hanging traffic signal. She does not see why the taxpayers of Lynn Haven has to pay for this light.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know why the County did not want to provide a light for the school.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: recused
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. First reading of Ordinance 759, Establishing rules for public officers to attend public meetings by teleconference or other interactive electronic means:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 759 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #16. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Certificate of Concurrency and Development Order for Tyndall Federal Credit Union Expansion:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding
July 4th activities schedule:
July 4, 2004 will fall on a Sunday this year; staff recommends the City hold festivities on July 3, 2004.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the recommendation of staff 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 #18. Discussion and possible action regarding deed dedication for West 24th Street and Utility Easement from the Regency Group (Publix Shopping Center):
City Attorney Jackson stated that this is a deed of dedication from the Regency Group for the West 24th Street; also an easement for a lift station on the north side of the property.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #19. Discussion and possible
action regarding Lot 69, Country Club Estates:
City Manager Lynch stated that in 1990-1991 with construction plans for a portion of the Country Club there was an easement and there was open space that was dedicated for utilities and stormwater that is near wetlands. This is Lot 69 and backs onto Colorado Avenue. The property was purchased in late November, cleared and the wetlands piped and filled in. This was reported to FDEP and the Corp. The plat does not show an easement. A request has been made by the property owner to remove the City's pipe from his land; 30-40 homeowners are serviced by this pipe and moving the line is costly and may not be allowed. The current owner paid $70,000 for the property; made $10,000 in improvements. Staff recommends purchasing the property for $80,000. The City could resale the property after a recorded easement was made or keep it for a park.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To purchase the property and resale it after proper title search and easements are completed.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
City Manager Lynch stated that he hopes to be able to bring the completed documents back to the Commission at the next meeting.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the purchase of this property.
Ms. Janet Walker wanted to know if money was in the budget for this purchase.
City Manager Lynch stated that there was.
Mr. Larry Wells commented on City easements.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #20. Public Commentary:
Sammy Day commented on Item #9.
Mr. Larry Wells stated that the lighting in Sheffield Park was very nice. He further thanked Leisure Services for removing an abandoned boat from Porter Park.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on lights in Cain Griffin Park. She also commented on the Mayor/Commission salaries.
Mr. Leon Miller commented on paving for 17th Street.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 27th DAY OF JANUARY 2004.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
