CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 14, 2005 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
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 Commissioner Barnes gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
A. Presentation of Plaques: Mayor Kelley presented a plaque to Assistant Police Chief Dennis Kiah, on behalf of the Police Department, from Unlimited Path, in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
Mayor Kelley presented Ms. Shirley Jones with a plaque for her help during a fatal vehicle accident on May 6, 2005.
Mayor Kelley presented Captain Matt Riemer, Police Department, with a plaque for his assistance during a structure fire on April 29, 2005.
Mr. Ivan Rogers, Animal Control, was presented a plaque for Employee of the Month - May 2005 for his hard work and dedication to the City.
Mayor Kelley thanked staff for their hard work during the recent storm.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad reported that he participated in the Children's Reading Program at the Lynn Haven Library. Mr. Schad stated that he did a presentation on the Wainwright Shipyard.
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she attended a couple of workshops at GCCC last week. One was on affordable housing and the other was on bike trails around Bay County.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes stated that he attended the Memorial Day service and was very pleased at the turnout for this celebration.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
Monthly Development Reports: provided in packet.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes: 5/24/2005 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the minutes as provided.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To excuse Commissioner Jimmy Hughes from the meeting tonight.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #9. First reading of Ordinance 804, SSA-05-3, North Haven:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 804 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #10. First reading of Ordinance 805, SSA-05-4, Baldwin Rowe Townhouses:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 805 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding
final plat approval for the Meadows and the Pointe:
The Meadows & The Pointe are located on Hwy 390 at Nature Walk and consists of 103 lots. The developer has met all of the requirements of the City Code pertaining to this subdivision.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Development Order & Certificate of Concurrency for Hwy 77 Retail Center:
The Lynn Haven Retail Center will be located on Hwy 77 north of Winn Dixie. This project was reviewed by the City's Technical Review Committee.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Development Order and Certificate of Concurrency for Wade Rinehart physical therapy office:
The First Choice Physical Therapy medical facility will be located between Hwy 390 and Jenks Avenue on the property that lies between Tom Thumb and Emerald Coast Baptist Church. This project has been reviewed by the City's Technical Review Committee.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding
appointment of voting delegate at 79th Annual Florida League of Cities Conference:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To appoint Mayor Kelley as the voting delegate at the FLC Conference.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #15. Discussion and possible action
authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter agreeing to 2005 Federal Fiscal Year Byrne Grant Projects:
Staff recommends approval for the Mayor to sign a letter agreeing to the 2005 Federal Fiscal Year Byrne Grant Projects approved through the Bay County Public Safety Committee. The projects for this year are as follows:
- Portable Programmable Message Sign - Panama City
- Life Line Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Male Inmates - Bay County
- SRO at St. Andrews Elementary School - Bay County
- Preparing Children for Court III - Lynn Haven
- Mobile Wireless Network - Springfield
- Tactical Interconnect System - Lynn Haven
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #16. Discussion and possible action approving
submittal of 2005 Byrne Grant application to assist Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center and authorize the Mayor to sign the application and award documents:
Staff recommends approval to submit a 2005 Federal Fiscal Year Byrne Memorial Justice Grant to assist the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy
Center and authorize the Mayor to sign all associated application and award documents. The City has applied for a Byrne Grant to assist the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center for the past two years.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action approving
submittal of 2005 Byrne Grant application to purchase a Tactical Interconnect System for the Police Department and authorize the Mayor to sign the application and award documents:
Staff recommends approval of a 2005 Federal Fiscal Year Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to purchase a Tactical Interconnect System for the Police Department and authorize the Mayor to sign all associated application and award documents. The Tactical Intelligent Interconnect System is a piece of equipment that can be rapidly configured to meet almost any interoperability application involving radios and telephones. The cost for this equipment is $12,725.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #18. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of
Memorandum of Agreement for conditional property usage:
Staff recommends approval to allow Mr. George Klug, 1609 Maryland Avenue, to use the right of way next to his property to build a boat cover and park his boat.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the request as submitted.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #19. Resolution 2005-06-379, amending effective date of sewer rate increase:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2005-06-379 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on Resolution 2005-06-379.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #20. Resolution 2005-06-380, amending effective date of water rate increase:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2005-06-380 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #21. Public Commentary:
Mr. Keith Buckner stated that the lot next door to him is building a home and has hauled in a lot of dirt. He stated that he is concerned with drainage from this property.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on when Canal Drive was annexed into the City.
Ms. Wanda McDonald stated that she believes a school board member is required to be at all meetings when residential land density is addressed and voted on. Ms. McDonald commented on the North Haven development.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE 2005.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
