CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 23, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 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
Charlene V. Messer, Deputy City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Chief of Police
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 attended the Florida League of Cities Conference in Orlando. It was a very informative meeting. Mayor Kelley reported that he has been serving on the Florida Department of Transportation Committee and the “draft” final report is complete. The final draft report should be out by December 2005.
A. Presentation by 8 year old all stars: Mr. Mark Brown and Ms. Diane Busby presented Leisure Services with a check for there hard work during the Dizzy Dean State Tournament. Mr. Brown stated that the Leisure Services staff was great. They asked that the money be earmarked for batting cages if possible.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
- Schad:
- No report.
- Hughes:
- Commissioner Hughes stated that he attended the FLC Conference and it was a very informative meeting.
- Wittkopf:
- Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she attended the FLC Conference and it was a very informative meeting. Ms. Wittkopf stated that she attended a bicycle pedestrian workshop that was very informative and a lot of good ideas came out of the meeting.
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- Barnes:
- No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
No report.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:05
Item #7. Small Scale Plan Amendment SSA-05-6 - Britton Road - Medium Density Housing - Stephen & Crawford, LLC:
The property owners are requesting a small scale plan amendment for a parcel of land located to the east of Britton Road and to the south of State Road 390. The property designation is Residential in the County and the owners are requesting a change to Medium Density. This parcel is approximately 3.77 acres.
Mr. Robert Carroll, McNeil-Carroll Engineering, representing the owners, stated that a property density request is being made. The owners are proposing to develop multi-family town homes on the property with ingress & egress onto Hwy 390. No traffic studies have been done at this time.
Ms. Nancy Hallman stated that she is concerned with the density change being proposed.
Ms. Sara Mofield stated that she has traffic and environmental concerns with the density change being proposed.
Ms. Barbara Day had traffic concerns with this density change.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling did not think it would be compatible with current development in the area.
The public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:20 p.m.
Item #8. Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grant application for Phase II of A.L. Kinsaul Park:
The annual Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) funding cycle is now open to applicants. The maximum grant amount this year is $200,000. Applications should be submitted by September 15, 2005. Staff recommends submitting an application to assist with the funding of Phase II. A 25% match is required by the FRDAP program. $37,55 will be a cash match that would require budgeting for FY06/07.
After audience participation the public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #9. Minutes:
8/9/05 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes at presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the minutes. She stated that she feels they are done wrong.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #10. Second and final reading of Ordinance 811, Annexation, Britton Road:
Deputy City Manager Messer read Ordinance 811 by title only.
This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Item #11. Second and final reading of Ordinance 812, Small Scale Plan Amendment SSA-05-6:
Deputy City Manager Messer read Ordinance 812 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To deny SSA-05-6 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Second and final reading of Ordinance 813, Tax exemption for Jensen USA (IPSO):
Deputy City Manager Messer read Ordinance 813 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated that she does not agree with this request.
Ms. Barbara Day was concerned with the amount of jobs being proposed.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #13. Resolution 2005-08-385, authorizing Mayor to execute an application for a Florida Dept. of Transportation Highway Beautification Grant and enter into a Highway Beautification Grant Agreement and Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with FDOT:
The application cycle is now open for agencies wishing to apply for Highway Beautification Grant funds. Staff is preparing an application to be submitted for Phase III of enhancing the Hwy 77 corridor. Grant requires a 50% match that equals approximately $70,000 and would be required during FY05/06.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling suggested to forget plants and add more sidewalks.
Ms. Barbara Day stated that she would like to see palm trees.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding submittal of the City's 2006-2007 FRDAP application to develop Phase II of A.L. Kinsaul Park and authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary documents:
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Discussion and possible action regarding Free Fire Prevention Materials grant:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #16. Discussion and possible action regarding changing Commission Meeting on 9/13/2005 to 5:01 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding City Manager's performance evaluation:
Commissioner Schad stated that it has been 3-4 years since the city manager has received a merit increase. Staff gets a merit increase each year and this is included in the budget.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To award the City Manager a $4,000 bonus effective immediately and a pay merit increase of $4,381.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Ms. Barbara Day stated the city manager does not need a raise.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling stated the city manager does not need a raise. She feels that he is not doing a good job.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-1
Item #18. Public Commentary:
Ms. Barbara Day commented on the city managers pay increase and his evaluation.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
