CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Jimmy H. Hughes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Chief of Police
Antonius G. Barnes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner participated by telephone.
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To allow Commissioner Barnes to participate in tonight's meeting by telephone.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Hughes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #3. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:01 p.m.
A. Proposed Millage Rate for 2006 Tax Roll:
Resolution 2006-09-407, Adopting the final Millage Rate:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2006-09-407 by title only. The Gross Taxable Value for operating purposes is $984,183,187.00; Adjusted Taxable Value is $927,824,700.00; Property Tax Millage last year was 4mils; rate being proposed tonight is 3.25mils; roll-back rate is 3.2034mils, which by definition is a slight tax increase because the City will be receiving more property tax revenue than last year by 1.45%. The City will realize $3,198,595.00 in property taxes. The reduction in the millage from 4mils to 3.25mils results in a reduction to the City of $720,000.00.
There was no audience participation.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve 3.25mils as presented in Resolution 2006-09-407.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Time of Adoption: 7:04 p.m.
B. Proposed General Fund budget for FY 2006/2007:
Resolution 2006-09-408, Adopting the final General Fund Budget and approving Enterprise Fund Budgets for FY 2006/2007: City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2006-09-408 by title only.
General Fund: $9,765,795.00
Water Fund: $3,187,131.00
Sewer Fund: $3,353,986.00
StormWater: $872,415.00
Sanitation: $1,980,272.00
Total: $19,159,599.00
There was no audience participation.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve Resolution 2006-09-408 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Time of Adoption: 7:06 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:06 p.m.
Item #4. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:07 p.m.
A. Proposed Community Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2006/2007:
Resolution 2006-09-409, CRA Budget for FY 2006/2007: City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2006-09-409 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Resolution 2006-09-409 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:16 p.m.
Item #5. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that he has received many complaints regarding speeding throughout the City. He urged all citizens to slow down and be safety conscious. Mayor Kelley stated that the City Manager has been tasked to advise the Police Department to treat those who speed accordingly.
Commissioner Hughes stated that those who speed and get caught should receive a ticket.
Commissioner Schad stated that he agreed with Commissioner Hughes.
Commissioner Barnes stated that people have to understand that they must slow down and perhaps ticketing is the way to go. He stated that he does not want to see someone hurt because of speeding vehicles.
Ms. Debbie Ward, Floyd Drive, stated that speeding is a problem in her neighborhood.
Item #6. Commissioner's Report:
Commissioner Schad: No report.
Commissioner Hughes: No report.
Commissioner Wittkopf reported that the Historical Society meets regularly the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lynn Haven Garden Club. She urged everyone to attend and participate.
Commissioner Barnes reported that he is pleased with the improvements taking place at the two Lynn Haven cemeteries and thanked the City Manager and staff for their hard work. He urged everyone to visit the cemeteries and see for themselves the improvements taking place.
Item #7. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that a "draft" speed hump policy has been provided to the Commission and he would like to have it discussed at the next commission meeting. Mr. Lynch reported that the City has received a Consent Order from FDEP for Beatty Bayou and he has reviewed it and believes it to be a positive thing for everyone involved. He asked that the Commission and the City Attorney review the document and bring forward at the next meeting.
Item#8. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #9. Minutes:
9/12/06 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as provided.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Public Commentary:
Ms. Debbie Ward, Floyd Drive, stated that the City has no ordinance that addresses tree houses and her neighbor has built one in his yard that faces her yard. She stated that she feels her privacy is being compromised and has sought an attorney to discuss her options. Ms. Ward stated that she would like the City to create an ordinance that addresses this issue and enforces subdivision covenants.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 10th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2006.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
