CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 22, 2004 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Roger P. Schad, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Harold Haynes, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Mike Duncan, City Attorney
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Police Chief
Mayor Pro Tem Schad called the meeting to order and Commissioner Barnes gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Pro Tem Schad read a brief statement, written 78 years ago by President Wilson, about the Flag and what it means.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To excuse Mayor Kelley from the meeting.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Haynes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Mayor Pro Tem Schad reported that he signed, in Mayor Kelley’s absence, documents for securing funding to purchase the LHM church property; a closing date has not been set at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Schad stated that he attended the Economic Alliance Meeting on June 16, 2004 and will attend the TPO meeting on June 30, 2004.
Mayor Pro Tem Schad stated that Mr. Al Lowas, Air Force Real Property Director, visited Lynn Haven and toured the Fuel Depot. Efforts are continuing to secure the Fuel Depot for FSU.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
Wittkopf: Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she attended the meeting with Mr. Al Lowas and it was very informative.
Haynes: No report.
Barnes: Commissioner Barnes stated that he attended the meeting with Mr. Al Lowas. He stated that the City and FSU will be working hard to secure the Fuel Depot for FSU.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported on the status of the Porter Park boat ramp. Applications were submitted to FDEP and the Army Corps of Engineers on April 16, 2004 - FDEP application was approved May 3, 2004 however, the Army Corps of Engineers permit has not been issued - phone calls to the Corps indicate that they will try to have the permit issued by the end of the week.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 4:06 p.m.
Item #7. SSA-04-1, Residential to Commercial, Ken Merriam:
City Manager read Ordinance 768 by title only.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she was concerned with this issue.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling was concerned with changing from residential to commercial.
Mr. Larry Wells wanted to know what was planned for this parcel.
Mr. George Casey stated that he was concerned that the land is too wet to build on.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 4:33 p.m.
Item #8. SSA-04-2, Recreation Open Space to Mixed Use, Preble-Rish:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 770 by title only.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on what was planned for this location.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on the land use change.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was adjourned at 4:27 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #9. Minutes:
6/8/04 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #10. Second and final reading of Ordinance 765, Annexation, RAD Real Estate, LLC:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 765 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 commented on this annexation. She suggested that this is a result of “election kickbacks”.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that she is concerned with drainage.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #11. Second and final reading of Ordinance 766, Annexation, Virginia Boyette:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 766 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the annexation.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #12. Second and final reading of Ordinance 767, Annexation, Ken Merriam:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 767 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #13. Second and final reading of Ordinance 768, SSA-04-01, Residential to Commercial, Ken Merriam:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 770 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #14. Second and final reading of Ordinance 770, SSA-04-2, Recreation Open Space to Mixed Use, Preble-Rish:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 770 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #15. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of Facilitator for Strategic Planning Meeting:
City Manager Lynch stated that the Commission has expressed an interest in hiring a facilitator for the Strategic Planning Meeting, however, general consensus is that there is not enough time to hire someone for this years budget process. A recommendation to review for March/April is being presented. Staff recommends a strategic visioning session for July 6-7, 2004.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the Strategic Visioning Session for July 6-7, 2004.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that someone needs to watch over the finances of the City. She stated that the facilitator is a good idea.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #16.Discussion and possible action regarding request by Trane Company for security improvements:
City Manager Lynch stated that the Trane Company submitted a letter requesting to be able to make some security changes in the complex.
Commissioner Haynes stated that there is over $2 million dollars worth of Commerce monies out there and he’s not sure you can make it a private area.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To table this item until additional information can be obtained.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Mr. Robert Stafford commented on the security measures being submitted.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the security improvements.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding reappointment to Leisure Services Advisory Board:
Staff recommends reappointment of Ron Baas to the Leisure Services Advisory Board.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #18. Appointment of voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities’ Annual Conference to be held August 19-21,2004:
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To appoint Mayor Walter T. Kelley as the voting delegate for the FLC Conference.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #19. Discussion and possible action regarding final plat approval for The Hammocks Phase VI:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes:
To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the plat approval.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #20. Discussion and possible action regarding final plat approval for Amy’s Acres:
Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #21. Public Commentary:
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that she is concerned with stormwater drainage.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the CDBG grant and the facilitator.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 13th DAY OF July 2004.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
