CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 8, 2007 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Roger P. Schad, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Joseph Ashbrook, Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Police Chief
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reminded everyone that Founder's Day is May 12, 2007 with the parade beginning at 9:00 a.m. He encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy the day.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
Commissioner Barnes reported that he attended the Romeo Perez baseball field dedication on April 28, 2007 at the Sports Complex and the family asked him to express their appreciation to the City for this honor.
Wittkopf: No report.
Ashbrook: No report.
Schad: No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Supervisor of the Qtr - March 2007: Mr. Darrell Purvis, Sanitation Supervisor, Public Works, was awarded the Supervisor of the Quarter award for his hard work and dedication to the City.
B. Employee of the Month - April 2007: Ms. Tina Chambers, Water Department, was awarded the Employee of the Month award for her hard work and dedication to the City.
C. Proclamation - Arson Awareness Week - May 6-12, 2007
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
City Manager Lynch reported that the City has been asked to participate in a resolution from the Central Panhandle Fair, Inc. in Bay County asking the City to support a resolution for them to secure funding from the Department of Agriculture. Staff suggests that a letter be sent suggesting that this resolution be supported through the county.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To decline participation in the Bay County Fairgrounds project and send a letter suggesting county support.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
4/24/2007 - Special Meeting
4/24/2007 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #8. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment of Mayor Pro Tem:
City Manager Lynch reported that an error was made at the last meeting; Commissioner Wittkopf should have been appointed as the Mayor Pro Tem instead of Commissioner Schad.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To appoint Commissioner Wittkopf as the Mayor Pro Tem.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding the mid-year budget:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To amend the mid-year budget 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 #10. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the FDOT Highway Lighting, Maintenance and Compensation Agreement and the Execution of Compensation for Traffic Signals:
Staff recommends approval of the agreement. The amount of compensation for street lights in the next fiscal year is $62,492.52 and the compensation for traffic signals is $13,800.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the purchase of mobile refuse carts:
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of 95-gallon mobile refuse carts from Rehrig Pacific Company in the amount of $19,324.40.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Public Commentary:
Mr. Billy Tolson expressed concern with a stop sign in the Country Club near the Clubhouse. He stated that it was not needed and suggested that it be removed.
He further stated that he had concerns with the development and clearing of the property behind the Post Office. He suggested that the work be stopped and reviewed.
Mr. Sammy Day wanted to know if the City received gasoline tax.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 22nd DAY OF MAY 2007.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
