CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 2004 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 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 Commissioner Barnes gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that he will be attending the FLC Conference in Hollywood, Florida August 18-21, 2004. Commissioner Schad will be the Mayor Pro Tem during the Mayor’s absence.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad complimented City staff for their work in keeping the drains clear of debris so that the water could run off.
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Hughes:
- No report.
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she will be attending the FLC Conference August 18-21, 2004.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes stated that he thought the budget workshop went well and complimented staff on all their hard work.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that he will not be going out of town on August 13, 2004.
A. Monthly Department Reports: provided
B. Employee of the Month - July 2004: Michelle Thomas, Police Dispatcher, was chosen as Employee of the Month - July 2004 - for her dedication and hard work to the City.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
Board of Appeals Meeting - 7/27/2004
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Mr. Sammy Day wanted to know if Mr. Haynes voting record had been checked.
Mayor Kelley stated Mr. Haynes may have pulled a building permit in December 2003, however, he still remained a resident of the City until his resignation in July 2004. Mayor Kelley stated that he did not have any proof that Mr. Haynes did not live in the City during this time; he further stated that Mr. Day provide him with proof to the contrary and he would certainly have it reviewed.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #8. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to General Employee's Pension Board:
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to Police Officer's Pension Board:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To table these two items and advertise the vacancies.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of agreement for intersection of Mosley Drive and County Road 389:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the agreement as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Commissioner Barnes asked that the record reflect that this involves Bay Haven Charter School and he is Assistant Principal of that school.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know if this was included in the FDOT maintenance contract.
City Manager Lynch stated that it was.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of automated external defibrillators:
Staff recommends approval to purchase eleven (11) automated external defibrillator (AED) units from Matrx Medical Inc. in the amount of $13,860.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding sale of Lots 1&2, Block 56 (Tenn. Ave.):
Staff recommends approval to award sale of Lots 1&2, Block 56 to Roger A. Mills in the amount of $65,500.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Commissioner Hughes wanted to know if an appraisal had been done on the property.
City Manager Lynch stated that an appraisal had been done.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding award of bid for Hwy 77 Landscaping, Phase II:
Staff recommends approval to award landscape contract for Phase II of the Hwy 77 beautification project to Bay Landscaping in the amount of $179,177.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. First reading of Ordinance 773, Annexation, Renegade Sports Center:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 773 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #15. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to Planning Commission:
Item #16. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to Board of Adjustments:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To table these issues until advertising could be done.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding board appointment to West Florida Regional Planning Council:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To appoint Commissioner Jimmy Hughes as board appointment to the West Florida Regional Planning Council.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Haynes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #18. Discussion and possible action regarding final plat approval for Hiland Heights, Phase II:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To table this issue as they are not ready for final plat approval.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #19. Public Commentary:
Mr. Leon Miller stated that the grass on the walking track at Cain Griffin Park needs to be addressed. Mr. Miller stated that lights need to be put in at Cain Griffin Park. He asked that money be included in the budget for this. Mr. Miller also commented on the 17th street drainage ditch.
Mayor Kelley stated that the City is waiting on FDEP permits for work to begin on the 17th Street ditch.
Mr. Miller asked who was paying for the drainage ditch on Minnesota Avenue.
City Manager Lynch stated that the developer’s are paying for it.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the budget.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on insurance.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 24th DAY OF AUGUST 2004.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
