CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 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
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:
A. Retirement Presentation - Johnnie Hill:
Mr. Johnnie Hill, Public Works Department, retired after more than 28 years with the City. Mr. Hill was presented a watch for his service to the City.
Mayor Kelley reported that he attended the MPOAC meeting in Orlando last week and transportation issues was a topic that was being discussed. A meeting is scheduled at GCCC pertaining to intermodal transportation and Mayor Kelley invited everyone to attend.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she attended a workshop last week in the County. The County set up a workshop with the Department of Community Affairs; the Commission and the Planning Board was in attendance. The topic discussed was smart growth. Ms. Wittkopf suggested the City set up a workshop and invite DCA.
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Schad:
- No report.
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Barnes:
- No report.
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Haynes:
- Commissioner Haynes reported that he attended a meeting in Tallahassee last week pertaining to small cities and grants.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that FDOT has agreed that a traffic signal is necessary at Hwy 77 & 17th Street and are prepared to fund provided that the City include a turn lane on 17th Street. The cost for this turn lane is $12,000 and the Mayor has met with members of TFCU, whose business has affected that intersection, and they have agreed to pay half the cost of the turn lane - $6,000.
City Manager Lynch reported that the City has received a letter from FDEP regarding contaminants in the Bay County water system. The City is required to send letters to those who are on the County’s wholesale system.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
1/13/04 - 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 #8. Second and final reading of Ordinance 758, Annexation, Greentree Subdivision II:
City Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know the location of this property.
Mayor Kelley stated that it was located south of Trane.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on Ordinance 758. She was concerned with lot size.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Second and final 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 second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
City Manager Lynch read Sec. 2-202 of Ordinance 759.
Ms. Charlotte Elsner suggested a limit be set for the number of times you could participate by teleconference each year.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the teleconference ordinance.
Mr. Sammy Day stated that no two commissioners should be allowed to participate by teleconference at a time.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Discussion and possible action regarding paving list:
City Manager Lynch stated that the Public Works Director re-evaluated the paving list from several years ago and the roads were ranked accordingly. Mr. Lynch further stated that with development on Minnesota Avenue staff recommends waiting until next year to resurface Minnesota Avenue.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To accept the paving resurface list as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the paving list.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the paving list.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on the paving list. She commented in opening roads in the Northridge area.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding Lot 69, Country Club Estates:
To purchase Lot 69 for $80,000 and pay the closing cost which would be approximately $2000.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Mr. Larry Wells commented on closing costs for this lot.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know if money was available to purchase this lot.
City Manager Lynch stated that money is available to purchase this lot.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding donation to Bay Defense Alliance:
Request $2,000 to support Bay Defense Alliance efforts to protect local bases.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To donate $2,000 to Bay Defense Alliance as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf
Mr. Leon Walters stated that he is on the Bay Defense Alliance and asked the Commission to look favorably on this request.
Ms. Barbara wanted to know if this money was budgeted.
Mayor Kelley stated that it was not a budgeted request, however, money was available for this request.
Mr. Virgil Duffell stated that he would like to see the City support this request.
Mr. Larry Wells stated that he supports this request.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding final plat approval for The Hammocks, Phase IV:
Staff recommends approval of the final plat as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on closing an access road in the Hammocks.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling suggested the plats be placed in the library for public review.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding final plat approval for Mowat Highlands, Phase XI:
Staff recommends approval of the plat as presented.
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 #15. Discussion and possible action regarding awarding contract for roof repairs at the Tax Collector’s office, 801 Florida Avenue:
Staff recommends awarding contract to AK Contracting for roof repairs at 801 Florida Avenue. Bid is in the amount of $9,865; this includes a 10 year manufacturer’s warranty on material and a 5 year workmanship warranty on labor.
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 #16. Discussion and possible action regarding award of bid for the purchase of baseball/softball uniforms for the 2004 season:
Staff recommends approval of purchase of baseball/softball uniforms for the 2004 season from Off the Wall. Off the Wall is the lowest responsible bidder in the local area at $16,045.50.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. Public Commentary:
Mr. Sammy Day commented on senior garbage discount.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she went to Washington DC working for senior’s. Ms. Day reminded senior citizens 65 and older to apply for additional homestead exemption. Ms. Day commented on the amount of money paid to the City Engineer.
Ms. Charlotte Elsner commented on the paving list. She also stated that the commission should have term limits.
Mr. Larry Wells was pleased with the competitive bids presented. He wanted to know if the results of the Burton Study were in.
City Manager Lynch stated that the results were not in.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on lot sizes.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2004.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
