CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JULY 13, 2004 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 4:00 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, Asst. Police Chief
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To acknowledge to Bay County support of the ˝ ˘ sales tax.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Mayor Kelley reported that he received a letter of appreciation for five Police Officers that assisted during Vice President Dick Cheney’s visit to Bay County. He congratulated the officer’s for a job well done.
Item #21. Discussion and possible action regarding Highway 390:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To support County Road 390 from Hwy 77 to Hwy 231 be returned to the State of Florida so that future improvements may be made.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Wittkopf:
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Commissioner Wittkopf thanked all the employee's for all their hard work during the 4th of July festivities.
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Schad:
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Commissioner Schad welcomed the Mayor back from vacation. He stated that he attended several meetings during his absence.
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Barnes:
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Commissioner Barnes thanked the employee's for their hard work during the 4th of July festivities.
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Haynes:
- Commissioner Haynes stated that it has been a tremendous pleasure to serve the City of Lynn Haven for all these years and at this time he is tendering his resignation for Commission Seat #4. After resigning Commissioner Haynes left the meeting.
Mayor Kelley stated that this was a surprise and Commissioner Haynes has done an outstanding job for the City. He further stated that he will be missed.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To authorize a special meeting for July 15, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. to appoint a new Commissioner and accept the resignation of Harold Haynes.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she would be out of town and wanted to wait a couple of weeks to have the meeting.
Ms. Barbara Day praised Commissioner Haynes for his work. She suggested the City wait 30 days to appoint a new commissioner.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
City Attorney Jackson reported that the City Charter states that vacancies must be filled within 10 days of vacancy.
City Manager suggested that Commissioner Wittkopf could participate by phone.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Monthly Reports: provided
B. Employee of the Month - June 2004: Ms. Natalie Haddock, Lynn Haven City Hall, was recognized as Employee of the Month for June 2004.
C. Supervisor of the Quarter - June 2004: Captian Matt Riemer, Lynn Haven Police Department was recognized as the Supervisor of the Quarter for June 2004.
City Manager Lynch reported that he gave a cemetery plot to an indigent care woman who had spent the last 22 years in a mental facility. She had no family and arrangements were being handled pro-bono.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To name Field #3 at the Recreation Complex the 'Jason Messer Memorial Field'.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Commissioner Schad stated that he would like to see a suitable plaque be placed at Field #3.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
City Manager Lynch stated that a newsletter will be published at the end of the month.
City Manager Lynch stated that Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallagher will be at Fire Station #1 at 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2004 to promote smoke detector distribution.
City Manager Lynch stated that the request by Trane to close a road has been denied by OTTED. Mr. Lynch stated that he would contact Mr. Joe Eaton and let him know.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
6/22/2004 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #8. Approval of purchase of Goodwill building and property:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the purchase of the Goodwill property in the amount of $615,025.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Revenue Sufficiency Analysis study:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the study as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Mr. Larry Wells commented on the revenue study.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the revenue study.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #10. First reading of Ordinance 771, Annexation, Zadie Youngblood Trust, Grassy Point Road:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 771 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Certificate of Concurrency and Development Order for Express Lane, Inc.:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Certificate of Concurrency and Development Order for Lincoln Plaza:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #13. Resolution 2004-07-354, Amending rates and charges for residential and commercial wastewater:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2004-07-354 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Mrs. Barbara Day commented on the rates.
Mr. Larry Wells asked about a COLA for employees.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #14. Resolution 2004-07-355, Amending rates and charges for residential and commercial water:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2004-07-355 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #15. Resolution 2004-07-356, Opposing an amendment to raise Homestead Exemption to $50,000:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2004-07-356 by title only. This would represent a loss of $4,240,000 to the County and $365,428 to the City of Lynn Haven.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Mrs. Barbara Day commented on the Homestead Exemption.
Mr. Larry Wells commented on the Homestead Exemption.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #16. Discussion and possible action regarding sale of Tennessee Avenue lot: Staff recommends authorization to sell Tennessee Avenue lot - 100' x 100' - formerly owned by Moody.
Staff recommends minimum bid of $60,000.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of drainage pipe and grates:
Staff recommends approval to purchase drainage pipes and grates for the Liddon Place project from Lanier Municipal Supply for $14,756.60 and purchase of inlet grates from Ferguson Enterprises for $575.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #18. Discussion and possible action regarding of garbage containers:
Staff recommends approval of purchase of 550 mobile garbage containers from Diakon Molding in the amount of $21,587.50.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #19. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of sports lighting for Kinsaul Park:
Staff recommends approval of sports lighting for the football/soccer field at 5th Street Ballpark from Musco Sports Lighting for $45,700.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #21. Discussion and possible action regarding
sending a letter to the Department of Motor Vehicles for satellite office location:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To authorize the Mayor and City Manager to negotiate with DMV regarding a satellite location in the City and bring back to the Commission.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Janet Walker commented on the DMV relocation.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the DMV relocation.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To authorize the City Manager to go out for RFP for an architect to advise on the newly acquired LHMC property.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #22. Public Commentary:
Ms. Janet Walker thanked everyone involved in the 4th of July festivities. She stated that it was a delightful day. Ms. Walker wanted to know the definition of contiguous.
City Attorney Jackson defined contiguous for Ms. Walker.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on annexations.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on insurance.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 27 DAY OF JULY 2004.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
