CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 24, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 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
Joseph Ashbrook, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner - Participated by Telephone
John B. Lynch, 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 received many calls praising the paving going on in the City. Relay for Life will kick-off at the Lynn Haven Recreation Complex at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2007. Mayor Kelley encouraged everyone to come out and participate in this event.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
Commissioner Schad reported that the Summer Music Festival will begin June 5, 2007 and will be every Tuesday night until August 7, 2007.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To change the commission meeting times for the second meeting of the month during the music festival to 4:00 p.m.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To allow Commissioner Wittkopf to participate by telephone.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Commissioner Ashbrook stated that he was glad to be here and thanked the voters.
Commissioner Wittkopf congratulated Commissioner's Ashbrook & Schad for being elected to the commission.
Commissioner Barnes reported that Founder's Day is May 12, 2007 and encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy.
Commissioner Barnes reported that a baseball field dedication is scheduled for April28, 2007 for Mr. Romeo Perez.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
City Manager Lynch reported that the cemetery hours have been modified for daylight savings time - cemetery will close at 8:00 p.m.
City Manager Lynch stated that he and Mayor Kelley had previously met with homeowners of the Landings subdivision regarding stormwater; language on the plat, over time, has become unclear, however, staff has reviewed the plat and believes that the roads should be dedicated to the City.
City Manager Lynch reported that Cain-Griffin Park is doing well; new basketball, tennis and shuffle board courts are being constructed; some vandalism has occurred at the park along with other City parks and is being addressed by staff.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To allow Mayor Kelley to enter into an MOU with the Air Force regarding the DSFD property.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
City Manager Lynch asked the Commission to approve funding in the amount of $37,527 to contract with Mike Burton to do a study for alternative methods of funding.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve spending $37,527 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
City Manager Lynch reported that he had the opportunity to read to the 5th grade class at Hiland Park Elementary School and it was an enjoyable time that he looks forward to doing again.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
City Attorney Jackson reported that Axis Cardio System Inc. has agreed in a bankruptcy settlement to pay the City approx. 10% of $14,500. The City purchased defibulators from this company; the defibulators were defective and the company went out of business.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To authorize the City Attorney to move forward with this request.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote: Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:16 P.M.
Item #7. Small Scale Plan Amendment SSA-07-1, Tractor & Equipment Company, General Commercial in the County to Commercial in the City:
The property is approx. 5.3 acres and is located at 3305 Hwy 77.
There was no audience participation and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #8. Minutes:
4/10/2007 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Minutes:
3/26/07, 3/30/07, 4/16/07, 4/17/07, 4/18/07 & 4/23/07 - Canvassing Board:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Approval of parade route for the annual Shaddai Temple Ceremony on 6/16/07 at 9 a.m.:
Proposed parade route is south Hwy 77 from 5th Street to 11th Street.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the route as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Approval of parade route for the Independence Day Parade on 7/4/07 at 9 a.m.:
Proposed parade route is south on Hwy 77 to 11th Street.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the route as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #12. Second and final reading of Ordinance 874, annexation, Tractor & Equipment Company, 3305 Hwy 77:
The property is approx. 5.3 acres. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 874 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
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Second and final reading of Ordinance 875, Small Scale Plan Amendment SSA-07-1, Tractor & Equipment Company, General Commercial to Commercial:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 875 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
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Second and final reading of Ordinance 876, Stormwater Utility Fee:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 876 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
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14A. Resolution 2007-04-426, Enacting Resolution:
City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2007-04-426 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #15. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To appoint Commissioner Schad as the Mayor Pro Tem.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote: Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #16. Appointment of City Treasurer:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To appoint Mayor Kelley as the Treasurer.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote: Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of purchase of sports lights for Cain Griffin Park:
Staff recommends approval to purchase sports lights for the Cain Griffin Park tennis and basketball courts from Rexel Southern Electrical in the amount of $16,778.40.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #18. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the installation of the sports lights at Cain Griffin Park:
Staff recommends approval of installation of sports lights for the Cain Griffin Park tennis and basketball courts by Southeast Electrical Contractors in the amount of $18,000.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #19. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the agreement between FEMA Flood Mitigation Homeowners and the City for elevation of homes located at 201 Missouri Avenue and 116 Carolina Avenue:
Staff recommends approval of agreements between the homeowners awarded FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants and the City of Lynn Haven.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #20. Discussion and possible action regarding cemetery fees:
Staff recommends approval to raise cemetery fees to $1,000 per plot, restrict to Lynn Haven residents only and authorize the City Manager to look for additional cemetery property.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To accept as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #21. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the School Resource Officer contract for Mowat Middle School:
Staff recommends approval to enter into a contract with the Bay County School Board to provide School Resource Officer services to Mowat Middle School with a 5% increase in the contract amount from the 2006-2007 school year.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #22. Public Commentary:
Ms. Janet Walker wanted to know what was planned for the property behind the Post Office.
City Manager Lynch stated that no plans for the property have been submitted to the City at this time.
Mr. Sammy Day stated that he has a problem with trash pick-up. He would like them to clean up better when the trash is picked up.
Mr. Rich Walker was concerned with the video tape going to Knology & Comcast.
Ms. Anna Vera Yingling was concerned with no sidewalks in old Lynn Haven.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 8th DAY OF MAY 2007.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch., City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
