CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JULY 27, 2004 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 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
Jimmy H. Hughes, 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 welcomed Commissioner Jimmy Hughes to the Commission.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Schad:
- No report.
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Hughes:
- Commissioner Hughes stated that he appreciated the confidence shown by the Commission in appointing him to fill the vacancy left by Commissioner Haynes.
- Wittkopf:
- No report.
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Barnes:
- No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch stated that the following items will need to be addressed at the next meeting due to the resignation of Mr. Harold Haynes:
1) Representative to be appointed to the WFRPC;
2) Vacancies to the General and Police Pension Boards. City Manager Lynch stated that arrangements are being made to present Mr. Haynes with a plaque for his service to the City. Mr. Lynch stated that he will be attending a closing on July 29, 2004 for the Goodwill property.
City Manager Lynch reported that a trailer had been placed on a lot at 16th Street across from Cain Griffin ballfield; this is a trailer, not a manufactured home and the homeowner had been notified that it will have to be removed.
The newsletter will be going out at the end of the month. Any last minute articles need to be turned in.
City Manager Lynch stated that he will be on leave August 13-22, 2004.
Item #6. City Attorney’s Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item #7. Minutes:
7/13/2004 - Regular Meeting
7/15/2004 - Special Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on annexations across the bay.
Mr. Dale Robitaille commented on annexations across the bay.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
Item #8.
Set proposed millage rate for purposes of submission of Certificate of Taxable Value to Property Appraiser's Office:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To set the millage rate at 4mils.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the millage rate.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to Planning Commission:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To appoint Mr. David Dentino to the Planning Commission Board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Mr. Dentino is an engineer at Tyndall Air Force Base and lives in the Landings.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the appointment.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the appointment.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Approval of bid for Porter Park boat ramp repairs:
Panhandle Engineering opened bids for the repair of the Porter Park boat ramp on July 22, 2004. Five contractors had purchased bid specs and one, I-C Contractors, submitted a bid proposal. Their bid is in the amount of $95,231.72. Work should be completed within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the bid as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Mr. Dale Robitaille commented on engineering fees.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the boat ramp repairs.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding amendment to lawn contract:
City Manager Lynch stated that this amendment is to include the LH Methodist Church and the Coe DeVane building. The current contract is $23,820 and the proposed contract price is $28,620.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Public Commentary:
Mr. Dale Robitaille stated that he was concerned with annexing across the bridge. He wanted to know if any of the Commission owned property across the bridge.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on “point of order”. Mr. Day commented on Mr. Haynes residency from December 2003 - July 2004.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that Mr. Haynes purchased a building permit in December 2003. She suggested that maybe this is why there has been an aggressive move across the bridge.
Ms. Day stated that she is concerned with annexations and the CRA.
Mr. Shelton Roulhac stated that he was concerned with the trailer on 16th Street. He wanted to know how long it was going to take to remove the trailer.
City Manager Lynch stated that the owner paid $5,000 to move the trailer, is presently out of town, and will meet with him next week on her intentions.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 10th DAY OF AUGUST 2004.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
