CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JULY 26, 2005 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 4:00 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 reported that he would be in Jacksonville on July 28, 2005 to attend a MPOAC meeting.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
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Schad:
- Commissioner Schad stated that tonight was the last night for the City's
Summer Concert series; the Ft. Rucker Army Band will be playing tonight.
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Hughes:
- No report.
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Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she has received many nice reports regarding the 4th of July festivities. Commissioner Wittkopf congratulated the 8 year old All Star Ball Team for winning the "Best Sports Trophy.
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Barnes:
- Commissioner Barnes reminded everyone that school will be starting soon and encouraged everyone to drive safely.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
No report.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 4:03 p.m.
Item #7. Small Scale Plan Amendment SSA-05-5, East of Mill Point Landing and West of Grassy Point Road:
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that she objects crossing the bay in annexations.
There was no further audience participation and the Public Hearing was closed at 4:05 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #8. Minutes:
7/12/05 - Regular Meeting
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
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #9. Second and final reading of Ordinance 807, Annexation, Jimmy Dickey, East of Mill Point Landing and West of Grassy Point Road:
Staff recommends approval of the annexation request; this parcel is approximately 2 acres. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 807 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Second and final reading of Ordinance 808, Small Scale Plan Amendment SSA-05-5, East of Mill Point Landing and West of Grassy Point Road:
Staff recommends approval of this small scale comp plan amendment. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 808 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-1
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #11. First reading of Ordinance 810, Rezoning of 1300 Block of Alabama Avenue from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 810 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Interlocal Fire Protection Service Contract with Bay County:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To table this issue.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of garbage containers:
Staff recommends approval to purchase 378 mobile garbage containers from Ameri-Kart Corp in the amount of $17,331.30.
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 #14. Discussion and possible action regarding
purchase of a 1.5 million gallon ground water storage tank:
Staff recommends approval of a 1.5 million gallon ground water storage tank from Phoenix Construction Services in the amount of $837,800. Work should begin within the next four weeks and take approximately six months for completion.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Discussion and possible action regarding
request by Susan Harris for a Right-of-Way Use Agreement:
Staff recommends approval of a right-of-way use agreement for Ms. Susan Harris, 2425 Minnesota Avenue, to place a utility building on the City's property.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the request 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 #16. Set proposed millage rate for purposes of submission of Certificate of Taxable Value to Property Appraiser's Office pursuant to TRIM Act:
City Manager Lynch reported that our Certificate of Taxable Value prepared by the Property Appraiser on June 20, 2005 indicates our adjusted taxable value increased overall by 72.5 million dollars; at our current millage rate we expect to realize an increase of $520,305 in ad valorem proceeds; given that increase our current year roll back rate is 3.4790 mils which is a 14.98% change; our Draft General Budget, which has been provided, envisages expenditures in the $9.9 million dollar range and is based on our present rate of 4 mils; at 4 mils the City expects to generate $2,971,563 in ad valorem proceeds. Staff recommends approval to maintain the same tax rate of 4 mils.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To accept the recommendation of staff.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. Public Commentary:
Ms. Kimberly Evans commented on the zone change request for Alabama Avenue.
Mr. T.J. Hagans commented on parking on right-of-ways.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on the zone change request for Alabama Avenue.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 9TH DAY OF AUGUST 2005.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
