CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2007 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Frances Wittkopf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Joseph Ashbrook, Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
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 it is great to live in Lynn Haven.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
No report.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Employee of the Month - May 2007: Firefighter Andru Hollendoner, Fire Dept., was awarded the Employee of the Month - May 2007 award for his hard work and dedication to the City.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve appointment of Mayor Kelley to the FLC voting delegation for the upcoming conference in August.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes:
5/22/07 - Board of Appeals Meeting
5/22/07 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Item #8. Second and final reading of Ordinance 877, amending the Code of Ordinances:
Staff is currently proposing changes, by resolution, to the City's Code's Appendix A - Fee Schedule. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 877 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Ord. 877 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to Planning Commission:
Staff recommends approval to appoint Ms. Sharon Churchwell to the Planning Commission to fill vacancy vacated by Ms. Becky Tillman.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the recommendation as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to the Board of Adjustments:
Staff recommends approval to appoint Ms. Meredith Kamprath to the Board of Adjustments to fill vacancy vacated by Ms. Alyce Molt.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve the recommendation as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of 2007 Federal Fiscal Year Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Project recommended by the Bay County Public Safety Committee:
Staff recommends approval to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter agreeing to the 2007 Federal Fiscal Year Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Each Year Bay County is awarded funds through this grant; the projects proposed for this year are:
SRO at St. Andrew Elementary School - Bay County Sheriff's Department
Mobile radio and high band plectrum monitors - Bay District Schools
Preparing Children for Court - Phase V - City of Lynn Haven
Mobile radios - Lynn Haven Police Dept.
Police vehicle - Springfield Police Dept.
Security upgrades - Panama City Police Dept.
Mobile digital video systems - Parker Police Dept.
Enhance 900 MHZ wireless system - Mexico Beach Dept. of Public Safety
Mobile digital video systems - Cedar Grove Police Dept.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding approval to submit a 2007 Federal Fiscal Year Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to purchase portable radios for the Police Department:
Funds are available thru the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program for the purchase of eight new radios complete with batteries and accessories. Staff recommends applying for these grant funds in the amount of $19,100.53.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding approval to submit a 2007 Federal Fiscal Year Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to assist the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center:
Staff recommends approval for assisting the CAC with this worthwhile project by applying for and administering the grant on their behalf.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding the purchase of the Langford property:
This property is located at 909 Pennsylvania Avenue and is within the City's CRA area. The property was appraised at $160,000 and staff recommends purchasing this property, with CRA funds, which are available.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the purchase in the amount of $160,000.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the St. Joe Agreement:
The Covey Rise preliminary plat shows the subdivision's lift station on St. Joe Company land. City Attorney Jackson reported that a few minor changes be made to the agreement - 1) the deed will be prepared by St. Joe attorney's subject to approval by the City and 2) a quit claim deed will be provided to the City. This is approx. 30' x 660' parcel of land east of Harrison Avenue.
Motion by Commissioner Ashbrook: To approve subject to City Attorney Jackson's approval.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #16. Resolution 2007-06-427, Fee Schedule:
Staff recommends approval of Res. 2007-06-427; changes to Appendix A-Fee Schedule for the City Code establishes fees to be paid to the City by its citizens for goods and services. City Manager Lynch read Res. 2007-06-427 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #17. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Consent Order:
City Manager Lynch stated this is relative to the copper findings in our wastewater. Staff has notified FDEP that the City desires to do in-kind projects to resolve this Consent Order. The in-kind projects are: 1) second 3000 gallon Alum tank with two pumps, 2) washing compactor at AWT and 3) new upgraded capacity pump at sanitary lift station #18. Staff recommends approval.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #18. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the Ledman Preliminary Plat, East of Harrison Avenue, north of Lakeridge Drive, (DO-06-5), a Certificate of Concurrency and a Development Order:
The property owner is requesting a preliminary plat for 26 single family home lots on 9.42+/- acres. City Attorney Jackson stated that this is a quasi-judicial hearing and asked that any ex-parte communication between the Commission be disclosed at this time:
Barnes: No communication
Schad: No communication
Ashbrook: No communication
Wittkopf: No communication
Kelley: Mayor Kelley reported that he spoke with a property owner and staff.
City Attorney Jackson swore in Ms. Marion Cook, City Planner and Ms. Brendin Christolear, Engineer, Panhandle Engineering.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the CO/DO as presented with the stipulation that St. Joe provide the deed for the property that contains the lift station.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #19. First reading of Ordinance 878, SSA-07-2, Dunn Small Scale Plan Amendment, SE corner of 26th Street and Minnesota Avenue, Low density residential to medium density residential:
The property is approx. 9.5+/- acres. City Manager Lynch read Ord. 878 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #20. First reading of Ordinance 879, SSA-07-3, Zoe 1st Properties, LLC, SW corner of Mosley Drive and County Road 389, Low density residential to neighborhood commercial:
The property is approx. 3.3+/- acres. City Manager Lynch read Ord. 879 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #21. Public Commentary:
Mr. Claude Mixdorf commented on homestead exemption.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 26th DAY OF JUNE 2007.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
