CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 25, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Roger P. Schad, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Harold Haynes, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Matt Riemer, Police Captain
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
A. Proclamation - World War II Veterans Recognition Day - May 29, 2004
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
Mayor Kelley reported that Lynn Haven won the “Battle of the Badges” blood drive between area law enforcement agencies. He presented Captain Riemer and City Manager Lynch with a plaque and a trophy that will be on display at the Police Department.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
- No report.
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad stated that the “Battle of the Badges” blood drive lasted all week and he was proud of the department. Commissioner Schad stated that “Concerts in the Park” will begin June 1, 2004 and he hopes to see everyone there.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes stated that he will be out of town on June 8, 2004.
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Haynes:
- Commissioner Haynes asked that Hwy 77 be swept with the street sweeper at least once a week.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that Mayor Johnson and the Pastor of the Lynn Haven Baptist Church held a Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast last weekend and it was well attended by elected officials and candidates throughout the county. City Manager Lynch thanked Mayor Johnson and the Pastor for putting the breakfast together.
City Manager Lynch stated that Mr. Al Lowas, Director, Air Force Real Property, will be here on June 10, 2004, to discuss the Fuel Depot. A luncheon will be provided and staff will make the necessary arrangements and notifications. He hoped everyone would be able to attend.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:10 P.M.
Item #7. Community Redevelopment Agency
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:34 P.M.
Item #8. Large Scale Plan Amendment 2004 L-1
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #9. Minutes:
5/11/04 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the 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 #10. Second and final reading of Ordinance 761, Large Scale Plan Amendment 2004 L-1:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 761 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Ordinance 761 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 #11. Second and final reading of Ordinance 763, Annexation, Baldwin Place:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 763 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve Ordinance 763 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 #12. Second and final reading of Ordinance 764, Annexation, Coastal Community Bank:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 764 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve Ordinance 764 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of the Lynn Haven United Methodist Church properties:
Purchase Price: $868,300
Down Payment: $86,830
Finance Amount: $781,470
City Manager Lynch stated that he contacted several lending agencies regarding financing of the LHMC; FLC & TFCU does not loan monies for this; Regions Bank offered financing & a rate of 4.6% and Peoples First presented the following four options:
- 10 year fixed rate @ current prime rate which is 4%
- 15 years fixed rate @ current prime rate;
- 15 year & annual flexible rate @ 71% of prime;
- 15 year & monthly flexible rate @ 68% of prime. Staff recommends Option 3.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To accept Option 3 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Purchase will include Church behind City Hall, Coe De Vane building and the white house where the church nursery is.
City Attorney Jackson stated that being a member of the Church does not constitute a conflict.
Ms. Shirley Rowe commented on financing.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know if the City got a survey. She wanted to know about an appraisal.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #14. Resolution 2004-05-350, defining, confirming, and ratifying the Lynn Haven Community Redevelopment Area:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2004-05-350 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve Resolution 2004-05-350 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Commissioner Schad declared that he is a property owner in the CRA area.
Commissioner Haynes declared that he is a property owner in the CRA area.
Commissioner Wittkopf declared that she is a property owner in the CRA area.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she does not want redevelopment.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that Panama City, Panama City Beach & Millville has a CRA area and she believes that it is a good thing.
Commissioner Schad stated that he served for nine years on the Panama City Redevelopment Board and believes it is a good thing for communities.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Resolution 2004-05-351, creating and establishing the Lynn Haven Community Redevelopment Agency:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2004-05-351 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Resolution 2004-05-351 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 #16. Resolution 2004-05-352, approving the Lynn Haven Redevelopment Plan:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2004-05-351 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve Resolution 2004-05-352 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 #17. First reading of Ordinance 762, establishing a Redevelopment Trust Fund for the Lynn Haven Community Redevelopment Area:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 762 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #18. Discussion and possible action regarding mid-year budget adjustments:
City Manager Lynch stated that this is a semi-annual event; the budget being presented takes into consideration increases in revenues & expenditures that were not anticipated during the initial budget preparations.
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 #19. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of property for the new ground storage tank:
City Manager Lynch requests authorization to negotiate with the property owner of Goodwill to purchase the property for a ground storage tank.
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 #20. Discussion and possible action regarding re-appointment to Leisure Services Advisory Board:
Staff recommends approval to re-appoint Ms. Sally Stanley to the Leisure Services Advisory Board.
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 #21. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of concession stand contract:
Staff recommends approval of the concession stand contract between Joyce Morris and the City of Lynn Haven be renewed for two (2), two (2) year renewals.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #22. Public Commentary:
Ms. Barbara Day asked about $20,000 for rails to trails.
Ms. Barbara Day suggested the City hire a finance director.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on a dirt pile behind the post office. He suggested it needed to be fenced.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 8th DAY OF JUNE 2004.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
