CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2004 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
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 Reverend Nick Gibson gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mr. Gerald Stanford, Stanford Insurance Agency, presented the City with a plaque on behalf of PGIT for their safety record and risk management.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To excuse Commissioner Wittkopf from the meeting.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Mayor Kelley reported that he attended the baseball opening day for the City and there are 52 teams involved this year.
Mayor Kelley reported that the Easter Egg Hunt in Sheffield Park was a huge success. He thanked staff for the their hard work on both events.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Haynes:
- No report.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes reported that he had received positive comments on the Easter Egg Hunt. He commended the City Manager and Staff for doing such a fine job.
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad stated that he attended the certification of the voting machines at the Supervisor of Elections Office on Monday. He stated that the machines are working fine and certifications that state everything is okay has been sealed.
Item 5. City Manager's Report:
A. Monthly Reports: provided.
B. Employee of the Month - March 2004: Mr. David Tomkinson, Public Works Department, was presented the Employee of the Month award for March 2004.
Mr. John Massimiani, Fire Department, was presented the Supervisor of the Quarter award.
City Manager Lynch stated that once again the City has been selected as a Tree City USA.
The Lynn Haven Library will be hosting an Open House on April 22, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; there will be refreshments and door prizes.
Mayor Kelley congratulated the Library for doing a good job during story time at the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
C. Election Update: City Manager Lynch stated that the City’s election will be conducted per the Charter.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
3/23/04 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #8. Approval of parade route for Shaddai Temple Shriner’s parade to be held of May 8th:
Staff recommends approval of Hwy 77 as the route for the Shaddai Temple Annual Parade to be held on May 8, 2004 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the parade route as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #9. Approval of parade route for Independence Day parade to be held July 3rd:
Staff recommends approval of Hwy 77 as the Independence Day Parade route to be held on July 3, 2004 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the parade route as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #10. First reading of Ordinance 760, Annexation - 12th Street:
City Manager Lynch read by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding
final plat approval for Mill Bayou Estates:
This 8.2 acre development consists of a 12-lot single family subdivision located east of Harvard Blvd and south of College Blvd.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application for the purchase of training equipment:
Staff recommends approval of 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant - total grant is $34,999 of which $31,500 would be funded with grant dollars and $3,499 be funded by the City as matching funds.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding
License Agreement for the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers:
ASCAP is a private organization that licenses public performances of music. They represent about 70% of the current music-market place. “Public performances” under music copyright law includes any rebroadcast of television signals, music played over loud speakers or phone systems, and music played at festivals, parades and concerts sponsored by the City.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the ASCAP agreement.
Mr. Larry Wells commented on the ASCAP agreement.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #14. Resolution 2004-04-348, Community Redevelopment Area:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2004-04-348 by title only. The City hired the WFRPC to do a feasibility study to determine if we had sufficient basis to enter into a redevelopment area. The studies were done, public meetings were held and it was determined that a need does exist for a redevelopment area. A copy of the study is in the library for public review.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the resolution as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
After lengthy audience participation the following vote was made:
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #15.
Resolution 2004-04-349, continuing support of the construction of sidewalks on Hwy 77:
Staff request to reiterate Commission support of the Hwy 77 sidewalk project as a Transportation Enhancement Project and agree to administer all phases of the project through a Local Agency Program process. The City’s Hwy 77 project is currently ranked #1 on the Panama City MPO Enhancement Project Priority list.
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2004-04-349 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the Hwy 77 sidewalks.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling suggested the road department put in the sidewalks.
Mr. Larry Wells commented on sidewalks.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the cost of video tapes.
Commissioner Barnes asked staff to research the Florida Statutes and report back at the next meeting.
Mr. & Mrs. Reza Salavani, 1102 New Hampshire Avenue, commented on the paving of 11th Street - New Hampshire Avenue. They asked the Commission to reconsider paving this road.
Ms. Charlotte Elsner commented on priority for road paving. She stated that roads in her neighborhood need to be resurfaced. Ms. Elsner stated that she believes the ditches are not being maintained.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on the building at Hwy 390 & 16th Street. She said it was not done to code.
Mr. Larry Wells asked about the status of the Burton Study.
City Manager Lynch stated that the final draft has been distributed to staff for review. Burton & Associates should brief the Commission at the 1st or 2nd meeting in May.
Mr. Claude Mixdorf commented on political signs. He stated that someone was removing his signs.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on politics.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 27th DAY OF APRIL 2004.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
