CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2005 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2005 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
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 stated that he had received a verbal and a written letter of thanks from citizens thanking the Police & Fire for doing a good job. He asked that they be placed in the appropriate personnel files.
Mayor Kelley reported that he will be going to Tallahassee to serve on a committee for the FDOT. City Manager Lynch will be attending this meeting also.
A. 2004 Holiday Tail Winners Awards - Residential:
1st Place - Sandy Walker
2nd Place - Charlotte Moroaeu
3rd Place - Lisa Moody
Business:
AmSouth Bank
B. Proclamation - Jan. 23-29, 2005: City Manager Lynch read this proclamation in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Hughes
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To excuse Commissioner Barnes from the meeting.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
C. Proclamation - Arbor Day - Jan. 21, 2005: City Manager Lynch read this proclamation in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
-
Wittkopf:
- No report.
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Hughes:
- No report.
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Schad:
- No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Monthly Reports: provided.
B. Employee of the Month - Dec. 2004: Ms. Dawn Rogers, Communications Officer, Police Department, was presented the Employee of the Month award for her hard work and dedication to the City.
C. Supervisor of the Quarter - Oct.-Dec. 2004: Ms. Cindi Vann, Administrative Assistant, Police Department, was presented the Supervisor of the Quarter award for her hard work and dedication to the City.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve placing Emergency Ordinance 795 on the agenda.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
City Attorney Jackson read Emergency Ordinance 795 by title only. Emergency Ordinance 795 extends the moratorium on the placement of mobile homes in the City and no further reading is required.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Hughes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
12/14/05 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #8. Discussion and possible action regarding hiring a facilitator for a strategic planning workshop:
City Manager Lynch reported that this item was suggested at the last strategic workshop by Commissioner's Wittkopf & Schad. Staff requests approval to contact Gulf Coast Community College and Florida State University regarding the use of their facilitator, if they have one, and schedule meetings for February or March.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To direct the City Manager to contact GCCC & FSU regarding facilitator negotiations.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the facilitator.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #9. First reading of Ordinance 793, Annexation, Dennis & Kay Landingham, north of Lynn Haven Cemetery. (Removed 12/14/05):
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 793 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #10. First reading of Ordinance 794, Annexation, Sammy Chavers, north of Mosley Drive and west of Hwy 389:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 794 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #11. Resolution 2005-01-365, amending the City's CFR Part 8 Transition Plan:
In 1992 the City adopted a 24 CFR Part 8 Transition Plan to meet Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements. The Plan needs to be amended as the City acquires new facilities that are publicly accessible. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2005-01-365 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Hughes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on Nature Walk Golf Course.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding Community Budget Issue Request:
Each year the Senate and House members solicit Community Budge Issue Requests to be considered for funding during the next fiscal year. This year staff is requesting support of the following projects:
26th Street Extension (from Hwy 389 to Transmitter Road)
Septage Treatment & Package Wastewater Treatment Plant (on City SandHills property)
Fire Engine (pumper)
Skate Board Park
Fire Department Retrofit (installation of hurricane wind load bay doors)
State Highway 77 Beautification (to continue landscaping of Hwy 77)
17th Street Stormwater
Motion by Wittkopf: To approve sending the above items to the Senate & House for consideration.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the budget requests.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Development Order/Certificate of Concurrency for Sonic Restaurants, Inc.:
City Manager Lynch stated that all permits are in except for the FDOT stormwater permit. Staff recommends approval conditional upon receiving permit from FDOT.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve with the recommendation of staff.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #14. Designation of the City Manager as the CRA's Special District Registered Agent and his office as the registered address pursuant to the Uniform Special District Accountability Act of 1989 (FSS 189.416):
City Attorney Jackson read Resolution 2005-01-366 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Hughes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #15. Discussion of terms for elected officials to change from two years to four years:
Mayor Kelley stated that he has spoke with several people who would like to see terms changed from two years to four years for the elected officials. Mayor Kelley stated that elections are costly and this will save the City money. Mayor Kelley suggests that it be placed on the ballot, in simple language, to let the citizens decide.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the term change.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #16. Public Commentary:
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the debt service and bonds for the City.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 25th DAY OF JANUARY 2005.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
