CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 22, 2008 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Frances Wittkopf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Joseph Ashbrook, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Chief of Police
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 he attended a NWFLC training class that addressed issues that will be discussed at the upcoming legislative session. Mayor Kelley reported that he will attend a MPOAC meeting in Orlando, FL on January 31, 2008.
Item #4. Commissioner’s Report: No report.
Item #5. City Manager’s Report: No report.
Item #6. City Attorney’s Report:
City Attorney Jackson reported that the legislature passed a law last year regarding the handling of social security numbers for public entities; a draft policy was provided to the Commission at the workshop and Attorney Jackson asked that it be reviewed and the Mayor be authorized to send a letter to the Florida legislature saying that the City is in compliance with the law.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the policy as presented and authorize the Mayor to send a letter of compliance.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
A. Plaque presentations of Holiday Trail winners:
1st Place Ernie & Rhonda Mello - 902 Texas Avenue
2nd Place Charlie & Sandy Walker - 353 Bell Circle
3rd Place Richard & Linda Carreira - 1116 North Haven Circle
B. Plaque presentation - Citizen of the Year:
Ms. Lyn Hindsman
C. Plaque presentation - Honorary Citizen of the Year:
Ms. Elizabeth Landingham
A reception honoring the Citizen of the Year will be held after the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes: 1/8/2008 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes 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 #8. Resolution 2008-01-441, supporting “Go Green on the Emerald Coast: 30 Days of Green”: City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2008-01-441 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Resolution 2008-01-442, Transmittal to DCA, text amendment, Research Park Land Use District:
The proposed amendment is to create a Research Park land use designation to be used for the property commonly referred to as the Fuel Depot located north of the Hugh Nelson Industrial Park. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2008-01-442 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
Ms. Janet Walker commented on public hearings.
City Attorney Jackson stated that “public hearing” generally means the public has an opportunity to comment.
Ms. Walker stated that she believed that the wrong terminology is being used regarding public hearings.
Mr. Richard Walker commented on public hearing procedures. Mr. Walker was concerned that the Fuel Depot property is not in the City.
Mr. Sammy Day stated that he did not believe the Fuel Depot property was located within the city limits of Lynn Haven.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Resolution 2008-01-443, Transmittal to DCA, text amendment, changing Coastal Management Element, Policy 1-2 of the Comprehensive Plan:
The proposed amendment is to change the text in Policy 1-2 of the Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission voted 5-1 to not recommend the suggested changes to the Comprehensive Plan due to insufficient information and to wait to see what the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) program rules are.
Motion by Commissioner Ashbrook: To accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Resolution 2008-01-444, Transmittal to DCA, Fuel Depot, land use change:
The proposed amendment is to amend the Future Land Use Map from Public/Institutional to Research Park on the property commonly referred to as the Fuel Depot. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2008-01-444 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
Ms. Janet Walker commented on the roadway into the Fuel Depot property.
Mr. Richard Walker commented on the Fuel Depot property.
Mr. James Dean commented on the water tank.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Resolution 2008-01-445, Transmittal to DCA, Newark Properties amendment, south of 26th Street and east of Minnesota Avenue:
The proposed amendment is to amend the Future Land Use Map from Low Density Residential and Conservation to Mixed Use, High Density Residential and Conservation on property located south of 26th Street, east of Minnesota Avenue which is approx. 31.04 acres. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2008-01-445 by title only.
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 #13. Resolution 2008-01-446, Transmittal to DCA, Bill Shaw, 2900 Minnesota Avenue, land use change:
The proposed amendment is to amend the Future Land Use Map from Public/Institutional to Commercial on property located at 2900 Minnesota Avenue which is approx. 4.5 acres. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2008-01-446 by title only.
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 #14. Discussion and possible action regarding a request for a Development Order extension for Cedar Lake Estates: The Cedar Lake Estates site is located east of Minnesota Avenue, north of Mosley Drive and south of 26th Street and will consist of 37 single family home lots. Mr. Jeff Gregory d/b/a Newark Properties, LLC has requested the approval of an extension of the Development Order for Cedar Lake Estates.
Motion by Commissioner Ashbrook: To authorize the extension as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Approval of the purchase of a digital voice recording system for the Police Department: Staff recommends approval of the purchase of a digital voice recording system for the Police Department from 911 Direct in the amount of $14,828.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #16. Discussion and possible action regarding re-appointments to the Code Enforcement Board:
Staff recommends re-appointment to the Code Enforcement Board Ms. Sharon Sheffield, Mr. Claude Mixdorf, Mr. John McCrory, Mr. David Adams and Mr. Perry Stevens.
Mayor Kelley stated that Mr. James Griffin term has expired and asked that he be given a letter and a plaque for his service to the City.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To accept the re-appointments 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 #17. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to the Code Enforcement Board:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To appoint Mr. Bill Scruggs to the Code Enforcement Board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #18. Public Commentary:
Mr. Billy Tolson commented on the retention ponds in Camryn’s Crossing. He wanted to know if it would be rebid.
City Manager Lynch stated that he would find out the answer and let him know.
Ms. Janet Walker commented on the Fuel Depot. She stated that it is going to cause a lot of changes in Lynn Haven. She suggested the City do a better job of advertising the Fuel Depot.
Commissioner Ashbrook thanked the Planning Commission Board for their hard work.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
APPROVED THIS___________________DAY OF ______________________2008.
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Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
