CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 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 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:
Mayor Kelley reported that he has been appointed to the Florida Mayor's Board of Directors and asked Commission approval to attend the meetings when held.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To allow Mayor Kelley to attend the meetings as called.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Mayor Kelley reported that the FLC sent an urgent alert regarding power companies using right-of-ways for sub-stations (HB 431 & SB 980). Mayor Kelley believes this would have an impact on our community and asked that Deputy City Manager Messer call the legislative delegation and state that the City opposes this bill.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the recommendation as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Mayor Kelley reported that a previous newspaper article stated that the Commission shared in a DROP program and a retirement program. There is no such program for the Commission. Mayor Kelley further stated that the City Manager does not dictate how the Commission votes.
A. Proclamation - Step Up, Florida! On Our way To Healthy Living - 2/10/06: Deputy City Manager Messer read this proclamation in its entirety. Mayor Kelley presented this proclamation to Ms. Julie Rushman.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
Schad: No report.
Hughes: Commissioner Hughes stated that the Leisure Service Department did a good job with the Citizen of the Year ceremony and the Mr. Leon Miller was very deserving of this award.
Wittkopf: Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she would be attending a transportation meeting on January 25, 2006.
Barnes: Commissioner Barnes reported that he received an email from a concerned citizen regarding traffic violations on Minnesota Avenue. He asked that the Police Department step up patrol in this area.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Yearly Dept. Reports: provided.
Deputy City Manager Messer reported that Mr. Leon Miller was awarded the Citizen of the Year award at a ceremony this evening for his work within the City and the community.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
1/10/06 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #8. Discussion and possible action regarding new ground storage tank facade:
A change order is being proposed by Phoenix Construction in the amount of $115,975 to enhance the facade and paint the ceiling of the water storage tank.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Janet Walker commented on the change order.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Resolution 2006-01-397, Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund for the purchase of an emergency generator for Police Station #2:
Deputy City Manager Messer read Resolution 2006-01-397 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Resolution 2006-01-398, Local Agency Program Agreement with the Florida Dept. Of Transportation for the design of the Hwy 390 Sidewalk Project:
Deputy City Manager Messer read Resolution 2006-01-398 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Janet commented on the sidewalks being proposed for Hwy 390.
Ms. Shirley Rowe wanted to know how far the sidewalks would go.
Mayor Kelley reported that they would go from Hwy 77 to Hilltop Lane.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action approving the purchase of extending the new Police Department telephone system to Fire Station #2 from Ronco Communications:
Staff recommends approval the purchase of extending the new Police Department telephone system to Fire Station #2 from Ronco Communications in the amount of $10,605.91.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment of Carolyn Bunting to the Leisure Advisory Board:
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 #13. Discussion and possible action approving the award of bid for watermain improvements:
Staff recommends approval to award of bid to Marshall Brothers Industrial, Inc. in the amount of $873,000. The projects entails 11,000 fee of 8" and 6" cast iron water lines between 5th Street and Illinois Avenue and Ohio Avenue. This project also includes construction of over 1,400 feet of 8" water lines and 4" force main from Jenks Avenue to State Avenue.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
Ms. Janet Walker commented on the improvements.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding resignation of Ron Baas from the General Employees' Pension Board:
Staff recommends approval to accept the resignation of Mr. Baas due to family illness.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To accept the resignation as submitted with regrets.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Mayor Kelley asked that a plaque be sent to Mr. Baas thanking him for his service.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Public Commentary:
Ms. Janet Walker commented on the DROP program.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
