CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 24, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Jimmy H. Hughes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, 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 requested a Key to the City and a resolution be presented to Mr. Gerry Clemons for his outstanding work during his tenure as Mayor for the City of Panama City.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the request as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Mayor Kelley reported that Mr. Ed Wright, Florida State University, is retiring and asked that he be recognized for his hard work and dedication.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the request as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Staff requests that the meeting scheduled for June 28, 2005 be changed to June 27, 2005 and that Commissioner's Wittkopf & Hughes participate by phone.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the recommendation of staff 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 #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad reported on the joint meeting with Bay County and the City last week. He thought that it was a very productive meeting.
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Hughes:
- Commissioner Hughes stated that he thought the joint meeting was also very productive and hopes to see it continued in the future. Mr. Hughes reported that he attended the WFRPC meeting last Monday representing the City.
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf stated that the joint meeting was good and hopes to see more meetings in the future.
Ms. Wittkopf stated that the Lynn Haven Garden Club will be holding a Memorial Day celebration on May 30, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park in Lynn Haven. She invited everyone to attend. -
Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes stated that he and Mayor Kelley attended MHS graduation on May 12, 2005.
Mayor Kelley stated that he attended the NWFLC Board Meeting last Friday.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Presentation of Plaques:
A plaque was presented to American Legion Post #356 in appreciation of their continued support of the Lynn Haven Animal Shelter.
On May 19, 2005 at the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Conference Ms. Linda Hamilton, Lynn Haven Police Department, was awarded Certificates of Appreciation for both the Lynn Haven Police Department, as well as, her aide of assistance during the hurricane and relief efforts.
City Manager Lynch stated that the budget strategy session is scheduled for May 31, 2005.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
5/10/05 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the minutes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #8. Second and final reading of Ordinance 803, Franchise Agreement for Gulf Coast ElectricCooperative, Inc.:
City Manager Lynch stated that Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative manager called him and stated that they are okay with the agreement. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 803 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Commissioner Hughes asked what area was serviced by GCEC.
GCEC is north of the Bailey Bridge.
Commissioner Wittkopf wanted to know if this agreement had been reviewed by the attorney.
City Attorney Jackson stated that he had reviewed the agreement and it is acceptable.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the franchise agreement.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding
School Resource Officer Agreement with Bay Haven Charter Academy for the 2005-2006 school year:
City Manager Lynch stated that he spoke with Dr. Kitts, Bay Haven Charter School, and stated that $17,000, the initial amount, was inadequate; a calculation break even point is $26,338.73 and Dr. Kitts stated that he would make that work.
A new agreement is being presented tonight with the new figures - this will be sent to Bay Haven Charter Academy for signatures. City Attorney Jackson asked that Article 10 - right after the "hold harmless" be inserted "to the extent permitted by law".
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the City Attorneys' recommended changes to the agreement.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Commissioner Hughes asked about the COPS grant. He asked if this grant would be applied to this school.
City Manager Lynch stated that the grant would be used for this purpose.
Mr. Hughes wanted to know if the school resource officer from Mowat would be available to assist Bay Haven if their school resource officer was not available.
The Lynn Haven Police Department sends another officer if, for some reason, the school resource officer is not going to be able to be there.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the School Resource Officer Agreement as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the agreement.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10.
Resolution 2005-05-377, Amending rates and charges for residential and commercial wastewater:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2005-05-377 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
City Manager Lynch stated that this is consistent with the 5-year plan and will reflect a 3.5% increase.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she is concerned with the rate increase.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11.
Resolution 2005-05-378, Amending rates and charges for residential and commercial water:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2005-05-378 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that she was opposed to the increase.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the rate increase.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling suggested a boat dock, with rented spaces, be placed at Kinsaul Park.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Deed of Conservation Easement with the Northwest Florida Water Management District at Kinsaul Park:
The Northwest Florida Water Management District is undergoing a salt marsh restoration project at A.L. Kinsaul Park. The project includes installing breakwaters and planting sea grass beds and other appropriate plants.
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 #13. Public Commentary:
Ms. Barbara Day commented on sewer for the Northridge area. Ms. Day also commented on annexation.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that her road easement is not being maintained. She also commented on zoning.
Mr. Sammy Day suggested automatic door openings for City Hall.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF JUNE 2005.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
