CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 27, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Antonius G. Barnes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Harold Haynes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Police Chief
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley asked City Manager Lynch to read Ordinance 613 referencing orderly conduct. Mayor Kelley stated that the City will follow the rules regarding addressing the Commission during meetings. He stated that the City is going to maintain orderly conduct.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf thanked everyone who voted for her and she promised to work hard to continue to make Lynn Haven a great place. She stated that she had received code enforcement complaints during her campaign and she plans to work with the City Manager to try and fix these problems.
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad stated that he attended the Library’s open house last week and it was a very good function. Mr. Schad stated that our Library has a lot to offer and excellent volunteers. He invited everyone to visit the Library.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes thanked the voters for allowing him to serve the people of Lynn Haven again. Mr. Barnes also stated that he attended the Library open house and was very impressed with all the new things being offered.
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Haynes:
- Commissioner Haynes thanked the voters for keeping the present commission. He stated that he has seen the street sweeper and is glad that it is finally here.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch stated that staff needs direction on whether to continue with the paving plans for New Hampshire Avenue.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To continue with current plans to pave New Hampshire Avenue.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
City Manager Lynch stated that the City has recently hired a second Code Enforcement Officer and will be working on abandon cars and houses.
City Manager Lynch stated that he will be out of town April 29-30, 2004. Assistant City Manager Charlene Messer will be in charge during this time.
Police Chief Messer will work under the Commission.
City Manager Lynch read Proclamation: National Public Works Week - in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the proclamation as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
City Attorney Jackson read Proclamation: Pledge of Civility in the Month of May - in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the proclamation as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the civility proclamation.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
4/12/04 - Canvassing Board Meeting @ 10:00 a.m.
4/13/04 - Regular Meeting @ 4:00 p.m.
4/20/04 - Canvassing Board Meeting @ 4:00 p.m.
4/21/04 - Special City Commission Meeting @ 12:00 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve all minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
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 760, Annexation - 12th Street:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 760 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
After audience participation the following vote was made:
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Discussion regarding one-cent local option sales surtax fund project types submitted to Bay County to assist in development of Question on the 31 Aug 04 ballot:
Items submitted to the Bay County by the City are:
- Solid
- Waste;
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Stormwater;
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Transportation;
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Public Safety;
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Parks & Recreation; and
- Library.
City Manager Lynch stated the County will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2004 on ordinance and ballot language for a one cent sales tax question on August 31, 2004 ballot. The County has asked that a representative from the City be in attendance at the May 18, 2004 meeting. City Manager Lynch stated that he prepared a draft letter based on discussions at the workshop last night that states that while the City would have preferred a ½ cent sales tax it would support a one cent sales tax for ten years. The City will receive approximately 1.4 million dollars per year on the one cent for ten years.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To support the one cent sales tax as stated above.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the sales tax.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Bay Medical Center representative to discuss one-cent sales tax:
Mr. Steve Johnson, Bay Medical Center, asked the City to support the concept of Bay Medical Center receiving a portion of the one cent sales tax from Bay County and to support giving a portion of the City’s one cent sales tax to Bay Medical to fund capital projects.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To support Bay Medical attempting to get funds from Bay County, however, not to support giving Bay Medical City funds.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on giving funds to Bay Medical Center.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on Bay Medical Center being left out of the one cent funding. She didn’t understand how this could happen.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding
renewal of contract agreement with Infinite Energy to provide natural gas to the City as a pool manager:
As a commercial customer of TECO Peoples Gas, the City has the option of purchasing natural gas through a gas pool manager. This contract has resulted in an annual savings of approximately $2,700 per year.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the contract as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding
authorization for the Mayor to execute forms in order to recover funds from FDOT for traffic signal maintenance:
Authorize the Mayor to execute Traffic Signal Intersections Maintained and Operated for FY 04-05 in order to recover funds from the Florida Department of Transportation for traffic signal maintenance. Fiscal Impact to the City is $10,431 in revenue for FY 04-05.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the traffic signal agreement.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding
Quit Claim Deed to St. Joe for BSG perimeter road:
This road was dedicated to the City with a stipulation that it would be used for economic development within a certain period of time. The road was not utilized during that time period and reverts back to St. Joe.
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 #14. Discussion and possible action regarding Knology Surety Bond release:
In its annual review of the franchise agreement with the City, Knology noted that the construction requirements have exceeded 90% build out which allows to eliminate the $50,000 performance bond. Knology requests the City issue a release of the bonding requirement.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To accept as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To appoint Roger Schad as Mayor Pro-Tem.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the Mayor Pro-Tem appointment.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #16. Appointment of Treasurer:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To appoint Mayor Kelley as Treasurer.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. First reading of Ordinance 761, Large Scale Amendment 2004-L1, east of Hwy 389 & south of the Industrial Park:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 761 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #18. Public Commentary:
None.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 11th DAY OF MAY 2004.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
