CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 28, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
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 Pro Tem Hughes called the meeting to order and Commissioner Barnes gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To excuse Mayor Walter Kelley from the meeting tonight.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
A. Proclamation - National Library Week: City Manager Lynch read this proclamation in its entirety. This proclamation was presented to Ms. Sue Wiles, Librarian, City of Lynn Haven.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the proclamation as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
Schad: No report.
Barnes: Commissioner Barnes stated that the City had receive a letter on March 8 from FDEP regarding an inspection at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The inspection was satisfactory and a copy is available for view in City Hall. Mr. Barnes reported that Baseball Opening Day was March 18 - there are over 700 children participating in the baseball sports program in Lynn Haven.
Wittkopf: Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she attended the TPO meeting last Wednesday. Ms. Wittkopf reported that the City needed to send a letter to the TPO announcing the appointment of Mr. Wes Swenson to the Bicycle Board.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that he will be out of town April 11-18, 2006. Ms. Messer will be in charge and Police Chief Messer will report to the Commission.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:07 p.m.
Item #7. Small Scale Future Land Use Map, SSA-06-5, 3820 Hwy 390, Koehnemann/Baber:
The property's current land use designation is General Commercial in the County and the owners are requesting the land use be changed to Commercial in the City. There was no audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m.
Agenda Add: Item #11A. Disapproval of use of REITS investments by all pension boards.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #8. Minutes:
3/14/2006 - 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 Motion passed: 4-0
Item #9. Approval of parade route for Founder's Day, May 6th:
Staff recommends approval of parade route - proceed East on 5th Street from Montana Avenue to S.R. 7, then South on S.R. Hwy 77, then West on 11th to Florida Avenue.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the route as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #10. Approval of parade route for July 4th:
Staff recommends approval of parade route - proceed East on 5th Street from Montana Avenue to SR 7, then South on SR Hwy 77, then West on 11th Street to Florida Avenue.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve route as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #11. Approval of renewal of D.O.T. Highway Maintenance Agreement for Hwys. 77 & 390:
Staff recommends approval to renew the Maintenance Contract between the City & FDOT. The City receives $36,705.36 annually for the maintenance of Hwy 77 & SR 390.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #11A. Disapproval of use of REITS investments by all pension boards:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To disapprove as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Commissioner Schad stated that REITS are a more risky investment.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: no Motion passed: 3-1
NEW BUSINESS:
Item # 12. Second and final reading of Ordinance 845, Annexation, Koehnemann/Baber, 3820 Hwy 390:
The property is approximately 1.78 acres and is located at 3820 Hwy 390, between Florida Avenue and State Avenue. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 845 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Ordinance 845 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: yes Motion passed: 4-0
Item #13. Second and final reading of Ordinance 846, Small Scale Future Land Use Map, SSA-06-5, 3820 Hwy 390:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 846 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Ordinance 846 by title only.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application for the purchase of a portable fire extinguisher training unit:
Staff recommends approval of 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application for the purchase of a portable fire extinguisher training unit. The total grant is $21,225 of which $20,164 would be funded with grant dollars and $1,061 be funded by the City as matching funds.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #15. Resolution 2006-03-400, Supporting 2006 Urban & Community Forestry Grant Application:
Grant proposals are now being accepted by the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the 2006 Urban & Community Forestry Grant program. Staff proposes the purchase of 107 trees to be planted in the general area of Pennsylvania Avenue to Delaware Avenue between the 400 block and the 900 block. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2006-03-400 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Hughes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #16. First reading of Ordinance 847, Police Officer's Pension, Internal Revenue Service changes:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 847 amending Chapter 50 of the City of Lynn Haven Code of Ordinances, Police Officer's Retirement System, to reflect recent changes to the Internal Revenue Code. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 847 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #17. First reading of Ordinance 848, General Employees' Pension, Internal Revenue Service changes:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 848 amending Chapter 50 of the City of Lynn Haven Code of Ordinances, General Employees' Retirement System, to reflect recent changes to the Internal Revenue Code. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 848 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #18. First reading of Ordinance 849, Firefighters' Pension, Internal Revenue Service changes:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 849 amending Chapter 50 of the City of Lynn Haven Code of Ordinances, Firefighters' Retirement System, to reflect recent changes to the Internal Revenue Code. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 849 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #19. Discussion and possible action regarding approving Gulf Power's request to use the Recreation Complex as a staging site when needed during hurricanes and storms:
Gulf Power is requesting the use of the Lynn Haven Sports Complex and its' facilities during a Class 3, 4 or 5 hurricane. This request will allow Gulf Power to strategically stage personnel and equipment to effectively respond and support their electrical restoration efforts. Gulf Power is self insured and shall assume all liability to third parties as a result of activities by Gulf Power Companies.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve the request as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Hughes: aye Motion passed: 4-0
City Manager Lynch stated that at the last Commission Meeting he spoke out of order and apologized to the Commission for his actions.
Item #20. Public Commentary:
Mr. Sammy Day commented on Mayor Kelley's tenure with the City of Lynn Haven.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 11th DAY OF APRIL 2006.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
