CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 - 5:01 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 5:01 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. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 5:04 p.m.
A. Tentative Millage Rate for 2007 Tax Roll: City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2007-09-431 by title only. Current Year Taxable Value is $1,056,320,490; Current Year Adjusted Taxable Value is $1,067,239,204 of which $35,852,276 was from new construction. Previous millage rate was 3.25 - rollback rate 2.9754 - based on actions taken by the Legislature and the penalties various cities received - we take 95% of that which brings us to a new millage rate of 2.8266 - which the percentage by which this millage rate exceeds the rollback rate of 2.9754 computed pursuant to Florida law is -5%.
There was no audience participation.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve Resolution 2007-09-431 as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
B. Proposed General Fund Budget for FY 2007/2008: City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2007-09-432 by title only.
The Tentative General Fund Budget is $10,048,493.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve Resolution 2007-09-432 and the Tentative General Fund Budget as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
C. Proposed Enterprise Fund Budget for FY2007/2008:
Water - $6,819,581
Sewer - $12,636,600
Stormwater - $758,522
Sanitation - $2,109,383
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the tentative Enterprise Fund Budget as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:15 p.m.
Item #4. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 5:15 p.m.
A. Proposed Community Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2007/2008: City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2007-09-433 by title only. The tentative CRA Budget for FY2007/2008 is $406,989.
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
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:17 p.m.
Item #5. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Kelley reported that he attended the Gulf Power Symposium in Destin, Florida. He stated that it was an informative meeting and good things are happening in Bay County.
Item #6. Commissioner's Report:
Schad: No report.
Ashbrook: No report.
Commissioner Wittkopf reported that she attended the Gulf Power Symposium and felt it was a good meeting.
Barnes: No report.
Item #7. City Manager's Report:
A. Employee of the Month - August 2007: Investigator Robin Kathrens, Police Department, was awarded the Employee of the Month Award for August 2007 for her hard work and dedication to the City.
Item #8. City Attorney's Report:
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #9. Minutes: 8/28/2007 - 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
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #10.
Discussion and possible action regarding approval of grant agreement with DCA to be used to update Lynn Haven's census database: Staff recommends approval to authorize the Mayor to execute a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Community Affairs to be used to update Lynn Haven's census data base. The City will receive $2,970 for the purchase of AutoCAD software and other necessities.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. First reading of Ordinance 888, annexation, David Steere:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 888 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #12. First reading of Ordinance 889, SSA-07-5, 1800 block of Hwy 77:
City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 889 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a Development Order and Certificate of Concurrency for Badcock Furniture:
The property owner wishes to construct a 5,960 square foot addition to the Badcock Furniture store on approx. .72+/- acres located at 617 Ohio Avenue.
City Attorney Jackson stated that this is a quasi-judicial hearing and all parties that wish to speak on this subject were sworn in at this time.
The Commission was advised to disclose any ex-parte communication regarding this item:
Barnes: No communication.
Wittkopf: No communication.
Schad: No communication.
Ashbrook: No communication.
Kelley: No communication.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the DO/CC 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 #14. Public Commentary:
Mr. Robert Mahan, WFRPC, requested the City support the Bay Town Trolley service.
Ms. Lynn Hindsman briefed the Commission on the Historical Society. She stated that work is being done to secure grants for renovation of the "old country store" at 9th & Florida Avenue and other projects in the CRA area.
Mr. James Dean encouraged everyone to use patience.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on the trolley service.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 5:46 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
