CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 24, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Antonius G. Barnes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Matt Riemer, Police Captain
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To excuse Commissioner Jimmy Hughes from the meeting.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
B. Proclamation: National Hospice Month - Nov.: City Manager Lynch read this proclamation in its entirety. The Proclamation was presented to Covenant Hospice who was present at the meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the proclamation as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
C. Trophy & Plaque presentation - 19 & under Dizzy Dean State Baseball Champions and World Series Sportsmanship Award: Mayor Kelley presented a trophy to the Dizzy Dean State Baseball Champions for the 19 & under group.
Mayor Kelley presented the Sportsmanship Award to the Dizzy Dean World Series Team.
Mayor Kelley stated that the City Halloween Carnival will be October 31, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. He invited everyone to attend.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
Commissioner Schad stated that he recently had to call 911 for a medical emergency at his home. He thanked everyone who responded to the call and stated that he is grateful to have such trained professionals within the City.
Wittkopf: No report.
Barnes: No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Consent Order for Beatty Bayou/17th Street: City Manager Lynch reported that this issue has been in the works for quite sometime with the Friends of Beatty Bayou group and FDEP. Staff believes this to be a worthwhile project and would like to recommend approval for the Mayor's signature on the Consent Order.
Mayor Kelley thanked everyone for their hard work and dedication during this process.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Commissioner Schad stated that this effort has been going on for quite sometime and thanked the Friends of Beatty Bayou for their help in addressing this project.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
City Manager Lynch reminded everyone about the Halloween Carnival on Oct. 31, 2006.
City Manager Lynch reported that Trane will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary and staff asked approval to draft a proclamation and have the Mayor sign it; presentation will take place before the next commission meeting. A copy of this proclamation will be presented to the Commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Mayor Kelley reported that he received a call from the manager of Trane who informed him that invitations will be extended to the Commission and staff. Trane's 10th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for November 9, 2006.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #7. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:12 P.M.
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, LSA-06-3: City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 858 by title only. The Lynn Haven City Commission first reviewed these text amendments on June 27, 2006. The proposed amendments were transmitted to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The objections, recommendations and comments report was received by the City on September 11, 2006. In response to DCA objections floor area ratios were added back to the Comp. Plan. The proposed amendment establishes a one map approach to land use regulations, provides descriptive land use districts, reorganizes the Future Land Use Element, amends other elements for consistency and updates the Capital Improvement Element.
There was no audience participation and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.
Item #8. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:14 P.M.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, LSA-06-1, CCS Land, LLC - 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. The proposed amendment changes a 20.92 acre tract of land located east of East Avenue and Camryn's Crossing and north of 39th Street, from a Future Land Use Map designation of Industrial and Bay County Agriculture/Timberland to Low Density Housing.
There was no audience participation and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
Item #9. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:17 P.M.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, 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. The proposed amendment changes a 38.35 acre tract of land located east of Hwy 77, north of 24th Street, west of Minnesota Avenue and south of Chambless Street, from a Future Land Use Map designation of Mixed Use to Commercial.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m.
Item #10. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:25 P.M.
Small Scale Plan Amendment, 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 is a 1.186+/- acre parcel of land located at 1801 Hwy 77. The property designation is General Commercial in the County and the owner is proposing to change the land use designation to Commercial in the City.
There was no audience participation and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m.
Item #11. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:27 P.M.
Small Scale Plan Amendment, 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 parcel is approximately 3.92 acres.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:29 p.m.
Item #12. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
7:27 P.M.
Gainer rezoning - REZ-06-4, NW Corner of 5th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue - Residential AAA to Residential BB: City Attorney Jackson stated that this is a rezoning issue and is a quasi-judicial hearing; it is required that the Commission disclose any communication regarding this property at this time:
Mayor Kelley stated that he has talked with staff regarding this issue.
Commissioner Schad stated that he has not had contact with the owner but has talked with Mr. Bob Schultz regarding this issue.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she had spoke with staff and residents regarding this issue.
Commissioner Barnes stated that he has not had contact with anyone regarding this issue.
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 863 by title only. This parcel is 9 lots - 225' x 150' - and is located at the northwest corner of 5th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The owner is requesting that the zoning be changed from Residential AAA to Residential BB.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #13. Minutes:
10/10/2006 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #14. Second and final reading of Ordinance 858, Comprehensive Plan text amendment, LSA-06-3:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 858 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 3-1
Item #15. Second and final reading of Ordinance 859, LSA-06-1, CCS Land, LLC:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 859 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #16. Second and final reading of Ordinance 860, LSA-06-4, Seymour, Maulden, Moore & Syfrett:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 860 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 3-1
Item #17. Second and final reading of Ordinance 861, SSA-06-7, Jimmy Woodson, Jr.:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 861 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #18. Second and final reading of Ordinance 862, SSA-06-8, Wayne Loper for Stephen & Crawford, LLC.:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 862 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #19. Second and final reading of Ordinance 863, REZ-06-4, Gainer rezoning:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 863 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 3-1
Item #20. Discussion and possible action regarding vacancy on General Employees' Pension Board:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To table this issue until more input is available.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #21. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Speed Hump Policy and Procedures for Residential Areas:
To table this issue and allow for Commission input to be included and brought back before the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To table this issue.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #22. Award of bid for exterior stucco job at 1111 Ohio Avenue:
Staff recommends approval of bid to Bay Stone Construction in the amount of $16,800.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #23. Award of bid for tennis court fencing at Cain-Griffin Park:
Staff recommends approval of bid to AAA Hurricane Fence in the amount of $14,550.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 4-0
Item #24. First reading of Ordinance 864, Impact Fees:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 864 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #25. Public Commentary:
None.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2006.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
