CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 22, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 7:00 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
Matt Riemer, Police Captain
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 congratulated the Citizen of the Year and the Good Samaritan of year.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Schad:
- No report.
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Hughes:
- No report.
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she went to Tallahassee last week and met with legislators.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes wished everyone a Happy Easter.
Mayor Kelley reminded everyone that the City will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on March 26, 2005 in Sheffield Park.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch stated that the Strategic Planning Meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2005 at GCCC - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
City Manager Lynch stated that he will be going to Tallahassee on March 30, 2005 to meet with FDEP; this is also Legislative Action Day in Tallahassee.
City Manager Lynch reported that he will be meeting with FDEP on March 23, 2005 to discuss 17th Street ditch.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:04 p.m.
Item #7. Establishing zoning on property by Gerald Allgood - West of Mississippi and North of 12th Street:
This property is approximately .34 acres and is located west of Mississippi Avenue and north of 12th Street.
The property is currently zoned Low Density Residential and the owner is requesting the zoning be changed to Commercial.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:24 p.m.
Item #8. SSA-05-2 - Neal Dunn, 26th Street and Minnesota Avenue:
The property is located east of Minnesota Avenue and south of 26th Street. The property is currently zoned Recreation/Open Space and the owner is requesting the zoning be changed to Low Density Residential.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #9. Minutes:
03/08/05 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know if this was the sixth or seventh consecutive year for Tree City USA.
Mayor Kelley stated that it was the seventh.
Ms. Barbara Day wanted to know if a letter had been sent to the residents of Northridge regarding sewer availability.
City Manager Lynch stated that it had been sent and Ms. Day could request a copy tomorrow during normal business hours.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Reappointment of Albert Stopka to the Police Officers' Retirement System Board:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Hughes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #11. Second and final reading of
Ordinance 800, Establishing zoning on property owned by Gerald Allgood - West of Mississippi and north of 12th Street:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 800 by title only.
This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To not approve passage of Ordinance #800 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: no
Schad: no
Kelley: no Motion failed: 2-3
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Ordinance #800 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Hughes.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she cannot support commercial zoning on this property.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she is against this being commercial property.
Ms. Gay Speights stated that she is appalled and upset at the insistence of the rezoning.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: no
Wittkopf: no
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 3-2
Item #12. Second and final reading of
Ordinance 801, SSA-05-2, Neal Dunn, 26th Street and Minnesota Avenue:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance #801 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on Ordinance #801.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding
acceptance of easement at Sanitary Lift Station in Osceola Point:
This item was pulled and will be brought up at a later time.
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application for the purchase of a mobile air fill station:
Staff is requesting Commission support for an application to purchase a mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air fill system. The total grant is $91,424 of which $86,852.80 would be funded with grant dollars and $4,571.20 be funded by the City as matching funds.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Discussion and possible action regarding
approval of the purchase of walking track lighting for Cain-Griffin Park:
Staff recommends approval to purchase lighting from United Lighting & Supply in the amount of $26,360.
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 #16. Discussion and possible action regarding
adoption of an updated City of Lynn Haven Citizen Participation Plan:
Staff recommends adopting an updated City of Lynn Haven Citizen Participation Plan to ensure compliance with current CDBG regulations.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding
adoption of the City of Lynn Haven Housing Assistance Plan:
Staff recommends approval of adopting a City of Lynn Haven Housing Assistance Plan to ensure compliance with current CDBG regulations.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #18. Public Commentary:
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on 50' building lots.
Commissioner Hughes asked that Ms. Yingling be allowed to speak over the time limit.
The Commission was polled and all agreed - 5-0
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve a special workshop on April 12, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss 50' lots.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Hughes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the millage rate. She wanted to know what phase the Hammocks was in. Ms. Day commented on the audit. She commented on the garage located at the Auditor's house. Ms. Day commented on Mr. Lynch's salary. Ms. Day suggested the City get a certified finance director.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on Roberts Rules of Order.
Mr. Charlie Roulhac was disappointed with the zoning for the Allgood property.
City Manager Lynch stated that because the City did not have an election we need to swear in the Commission. He asked if April 26, 2005 would be acceptable to everyone.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve April 26, 2005 to swear in the Commission.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 12th DAY OF APRIL 2005.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
