CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 14, 2007 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 24, 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
Matt Riemer, Police Captain
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 there will be no workshop on September 10, 2007 and the commission meeting on September 11, 2007 will be at 5:01 p.m. Mayor Kelley reported that he will attend the Florida League of Cities conference August 15-18, 2007 in Orlando, Florida.
Item #4. Commissioner's Report:
Commissioner Schad reported that he had a friend who needed help from Ms. Marion Cook in the Planning Department; he stated that he was treated professionally and asked that his appreciation be forwarded on to Ms. Cook.
Commissioner Ashbrook thanked Mr. Bob Olson, Public Works, for addressing some concerns he had with paving on Mowat School Road; his prompt attention was appreciated.
Commissioner Barnes reminded everyone that school starts on August 20, 2007 and asked that everyone be safe and alert.
Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she will be attending the Florida League of Cities conference August 15-18, 2007 in Orlando, Florida.
Item #5. City Manager's Report:
A. Award presentation by American Legion for Police Officer & Firefighter of the Year: Investigator Robin Kathrens, Police Department & Lt. Phillip Strickland, Fire Department, were recognized by the American Legion Post 356 for their work and dedication to the community.
B. July 2007 Employee of the Month: Ms. Teresa Loudermilk, Public Utilities, was awarded the Employee of the Month award for July 2007 for her hard work and dedication to the City.
C. Presentation of Library Poster: Ms. Sue Wiles, Library, was presented signed posters by Secretary of State Browning to be placed in the Library.
Item #6. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
Item #7. Large Scale Amendment 07-1, Terra Firma Properties, Ord. 884, form Bay County Residential to High Density Residential and Conservation:
John Vasta d/b/a Terrafirma Properties, LLC, the owner of this property, has requested an amendment to the Future Land Use Map. The property is approximately 27.57± and is located east of Jenks Avenue between 26th Street and Baldwin Road.
There was no audience participation and the Public Hearing was closed at 4:12 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #8. Minutes:
Regular Meeting - 7/24/07
Special Meeting - 8/3/07
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes 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 #9. Second and final reading of Ordinance 882, ULDC Amendments:
The City wishes to amend the City's Unified Land Development Code by amending Section 4.02.05(E), amending Section 4.03.05, creating Section 5.05.07(M), amending Section 8.02.03 and amending portions of Chapter 10.03.00. City Manager Lynch read Ord. 882 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
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 #10. Second and final reading of Ordinance 883, Amendment to the Gulf Power Franchise Agreement:
This ordinance allows for revising the amount of the franchise fee paid by the Gulf Power Company for the transmission and distribution of electricity in the City. City Manager Lynch read Ord. 883 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
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding appointing a representative to the Public Transportation Focus Group within the Bay County TPO:
The Bay County TPO has created this Public Transportation Focus Group and requests that the Commission appoint a representative to serve on this group.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To nominate Commissioner Wittkopf to represent the City.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a contract with ECO Consulting Group for completion of all outstanding NPDES permit obligations:
Motion by Commissioner Ashbrook: To approve the contract 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 #13. First reading of Ordinance 884, LSA-07-01, Terra Firma Properties, from Bay County Residential to High Density Residential and Conservation:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 884 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item#14. First reading of Ordinance 885, Sexual Offender Residency:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 885 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #15. First reading of Ordinance 886, Small Scale Amendment 07-4, Cosson, from Mixed Use to Commercial:
City Manager Lynch read Ord. 886 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Mr. Ron Glover provided the Commission a petition against this request.
Mayor Kelley stated that this petition would be made part of the record.
Item #16. Resolution 2007-08-428, Amending wastewater rates:
City Manager Lynch read Res. 2007-08-428 by title only. This will be a 2.7% increase in the existing wastewater rate structure and will provide for prudent minimum required repairs and improvements.
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 #17. Resolution 2007-08-429, Amending water rates:
City Manager Lynch read Res. 2007-08-429 by title only. This will be a 2.7% increase in the existing water rate structure and will provide for prudent minimum required repairs and improvements.
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 #18. Resolution 2007-08-430, Amending garbage rates:
City Manager Lynch read Res. 2007-08-430 by title only. This will be a 2.7% increase in the existing garbage rate structure and will provide for prudent minimum required repairs and improvements.
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 #19. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the lawn service contract renewal:
Staff recommends approval to renew the lawn service contract with Grass Cutter's Lawn Service in the amount of $34,800.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: 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
Item #20. Public Commentary:
Mr. Richard Walker commented on the budget, taxes and franchise fees.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on sewer in the Sandhills.
Mr. Leon Miller inquired about the turn lane at Tyndall Federal Credit Union.
Ms. Janet Walker stated that she did not believe the City's new garbage truck was efficient.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 28th DAY OF AUGUST 2007.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
