CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 2006 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Antonius G. Barnes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
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
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and Commissioner Barnes gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
No report.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
Schad: No report.
Hughes: No report.
Wittkopf: No report.
Barnes: No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Employee of the Month - Sept. 2006: Mr. John Chambers, Public Utilities, was awarded the Employee of the Month - September 2006 award for his hard work and dedication to the City.
B. Supervisor of the Quarter - Sept. 2006: Ms. Cindi Vann, Police Department, was awarded the Supervisor of the Quarter - Sept. 2006 award for her hard work and dedication to the City.
C. City Manager Lynch reported that the second annual Bay Day Cleanup was this past weekend. It was a successful event with 23 volunteers who collected 209 pounds of trash at both ends of the Bailey Bridge. This event was the work of Mr. Phil Mount and staff thanked him for his hard work.
D. City Manager Lynch reported that the speed hump on Colorado Avenue, that was installed approx. 60 days ago, has not yielded much success; speed has been reduced 9/10 of one mile per hour.
This speed hump has created problems with the neighbors and staff has had numerous requests to remove the speed hump. Staff recommends removal with increased Police enforcement on Colorado Avenue and Minnesota Avenue. City Manager Lynch reported that a speed hump policy will be discussed at the next workshop.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To remove the Colorado Avenue speed hump and continue police enforcement in the area.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
City Manager Lynch stated that copies of the Beatty Bayou Consent Order has been provided to the Commission and staff would like this item discussed at the next meeting.
City Manager Lynch stated that impact fees will also be discussed.
City Manager Lynch stated that staff will be putting together the quarterly newsletter and if the Commission had anything to go in the letter please advise.
Mayor Kelley thanked Comcast Cable members for their help with painting and tile work at St. Andrew Bay Center.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 4:08 p.m.
Item #7. Unified Land Development Code:
Ms. Gail Easley provided an overview of the proposed Unified Land Development Code. The proposed ULDC was reviewed at the September 18, 2006 City Commission Workshop. The proposed amendment is needed to implement a one map approach and a Traditional Neighborhood Future Land Use Map designation. Public hearings are scheduled for October 10th and October 24th.
Members of the Commission had concerns with lot size.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 4:32 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #8. Minutes:
9/26/06 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #9. Resolution 2006-10-410, amending rates for residential and commercial wastewater:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2006-10-410 by title only. This resolution includes a 4% increase in wastewater.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve Resolution 2006-10-410 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: no
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-1
Item #10. Resolution 2006-10-411, amending the rates for residential and commercial water:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2006-10-410 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve Resolution 2006-10-411 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Hughes: no
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 3-2
Item #11. Resolution 2006-10-412, amending rates for residential and commercial garbage:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2006-10-412 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Resolution 2006-10-412 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Hughes: no
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 3-2
Item #12. Resolution 2006-10-413, recognizing City Government Week:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2006-10-413 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve Resolution 2006-10-413 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 #13. First reading of Ordinance, 857, repealing sections of the City Code and adopting a new Unified Land Development Code:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 857 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #14. First reading of Ordinance 858, Comprehensive Plan text amendment, LSA-06-3:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 858 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #15. First reading of Ordinance 859, LSA-06-1, CCS Land - east of Hwy 389, Camryn's Crossing II - Industrial and Bay County Agricultural to Low Density Residential:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 859 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #16. First reading of Ordinance 860, LSA-06-4, Maulden - east of Hwy 77 between Chambless Street and 24th Street - Mixed Use to Commercial:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 860 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #17. First reading of Ordinance 861, SSA-06-7, Jimmy Woodson, Jr. - 1801 Hwy 77 north of the railroad, south of Club Sun and east of Hwy 77 - Bay County General Commercial to Commercial:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 861 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #18. First reading of Ordinance 862, SSA-06-8, Wayne Loper for Stephen & Crawford, LLC - 4600 & 4604 Britton Road - Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 862 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #19. First reading of Ordinance 863, Gainer rezoning, REZ-06-4, NW Corner of 5th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue - Residential AAA to Residential BB:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 863 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #20. Discussion and possible action regarding Development Order and Certificate of Concurrency for Davis Wireless, between Waffle House and Coastal Community Carwash:
The property owner wishes to construct a 3,200 square foot office/retail building on approx. .47+/- acres located at 2518 Hwy 77. The proposed use of office/retail is an allowable use for this property. Utilities are available.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the DO/CO as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #21. Discussion and possible action regarding right of way use agreement for sign age at the intersection of Hwy 390 and Hawks Landing Boulevard:
St. Joe Town and Resorts, the owner of the property on which Hawks Landing subdivision is being constructed, proposes to construct a 5' x 5'5" subdivision entrance sign. The Board of Adjustment granted a variance to place the sign 65 feet from the centerline of Hwy 389. The proposed Right-of-Way Use Agreement establishes a lease between Hawks Landing and the City and states that Hawks Landing will maintain the entrance sign for the life of the sign. Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the agreement 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 #22. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to the Beautification Board:
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To appoint Ms. Bobbie Brown to the Beautification Board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Mayor Kelley stated that there is no procedure that states that the Garden Club is guaranteed a spot on the Beautification Board, however, he supports a member of the Garden Club on the Board. He stated that the City gets numerous applications and they are treated equally.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #23. Public Commentary:
Mr. Tony Gryskiewicz commented on the Maulden property zoning. He stated that commercial zoning is totally unacceptable for this property.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling commented on the Maulden property zoning. Ms. Yingling was concerned with stormwater regarding this property.
Ms. Barbara Day commented on Ordinance 756.
Ms. Janet Walker commented on the Burton Study and impact fees.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling would like to see sidewalks in "old" Lynn Haven.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 24th DAY OF OCTOBER 2006.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
