CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
August 28, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 7:00 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 gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Item #3. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Kelley reported that he attended the Florida League of Cities Conference in Orlando last week. He stated a lot of subjects were covered and he believes it to be beneficial to the City.
Item #4. Commissioner’s Report:
Barnes: No report.
Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she attended the Florida League of Cities Conference last week in Orlando. Ms. Wittkopf stated that she attended several workshops on growth management and designing better places.
Ashbrook: No report.
Commissioner Schad stated that he received a call from Ms. Lynn Hindsman, Historical Society, stating that she has 21 historical home signs ready for distribution and another 80 in production. These signs will be brought to City Hall to be logged into the registry before distribution.
Item #5. City Manager’s Report: City Manager Lynch clarified a letter in the newspaper that misinformed the public regarding City expenditures.
City Manager Lynch asked for Commission determination on changing all meeting times to 4:00 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To change all meeting times to 4:00 p.m.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Commissioner Barnes stated that changing the meeting times would not prohibit the public from knowing the business of the City. The meetings are televised, minutes are on the web page and meetings are open to the public.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she opposes this request.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Ashbrook: no
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 3-2
Item #6. City’s Attorney’s Report: City Attorney Jackson stated that the Bay County School Board has granted the City an easement for a well station at Mowat Middle School. He stated that approval is needed to record the easement.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the easement as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:17 p.m.
Item #7. Large Scale Plan Amendment - LSA-07-1 - Ordinance 884 - Terrafirma Properties, LLC from 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 approx. 27.57+/- acres and is located east of Jenks Avenue between 26th Street and Baldwin Road. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 884 by title only.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:20 p.m.
Item #8. Small Scale Plan Amendment - SSA-07-4 - Ordinance 886 - Cosson Property - 1601 Tennessee Avenue/1600 Virginia Avenue - from Mixed Use to Commercial: Butch & Rita Cosson, the owners of this property, have requested an amendment to the Future Land Use Map. The property is approx. .63+/- acres. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 886 by title only.
Mr. Harvey Peace, HP Pools, Owner, will upgrade the current building and will keep the site neat and clean.
Mr. Ron Glover, homeowner, stated no opposition to rezoning 1601 Tennessee Avenue however does not want 1600 Virginia Avenue rezoned.
Mr. Jody Jackson opposes this request.
Ken DeWitt opposes this request.
After audience participation the Public Hearing was closed at 7:28 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #9. Minutes: 8/14/07 - 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 #10. Second and final reading of Ordinance 884, LSA-07-1, Terrafirma Properties: City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 884 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:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 4-1
Item #11. Second and final reading of Ordinance 885, Sexual Offender Residency: City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 885 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: 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 #12. Second and final reading of Ordinance 886, SSA-07-4, Cosson: City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 886 by title only. This was the second and final reading.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To not approve Ordinance 886 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a Memorandum of Agreement at 700 W. 8th Street Circle: The Strickland’s of 700 W. 8th Street Circle has requested approval to use the right of way adjacent to his property. Mr. Strickland plans to place a rock base for parking. This request will not prohibit public use of the right of way.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the MOA as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: no
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 4-1
Item #14. Public Commentary:
Mr. Billy Tolson wanted to know the procedure for adding items to the agenda.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on agenda items.
Mr. Tom Knoll stated that the Old Country Store is an eyesore and something needs to be done about it.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
APPROVED THIS________________DAY OF _____________________2007.
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Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
