CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 12, 2008 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Joseph Ashbrook, Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Chief of Police
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 Mayor’s Board of Directors meeting in Amelia Island this past weekend and the City of Lynn Haven was “spotlighted” in the Mayor’s bulletin.
Item #4. Commissioner’s Report:
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the absence of Commissioner Frances Wittkopf from the meeting.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 4-0
Commissioner Barnes reported that he has received numerous positive comments regarding the new sign at Cain-Griffin Park.
Item #5. City Manager’s Report: A. Employee of the Month - Jan. 2008: Firefighter Joseph Bayba was awarded the Employee of the Month award for January 2008 for his hard work and dedication to the City.
Item #6. City Attorney’s Report: No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes: 1/22/2008 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #8. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Change Order #1 to the Hwy 77 landscaping contract: Staff recommends approval of Change Order #1 to the Hwy 77 landscaping contract with Bay Landscape & Palm Service in the amount of $59,741.65. This change order will authorize Bay Landscape & Palm Service to accomplish landscaping in two additional medians.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 4-0
Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding award of bid for Porter Park Dredging: Staff recommends approval to award bid for the dredging of Porter Park to Central Construction Corporation in the amount of $69,798.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 4-0
Item #10. Discussion regarding annual audit:
Staff recommends accepting the audit as presented by Mr. Richard McKinney, Carr, Riggs & Ingram. Mr. McKinney provided an overview of the audit and there were no negative findings.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 4-0
Item #11. Public Commentary:
Ms. Janet Walker commented on public hearings. She was concerned that they are not being done properly regarding the transmittal to DCA regarding the Fuel Depot.
Mr. Rick Lemcool was concerned with the Fuel Depot railroad ROW and what it will be used for in the future.
Mr. Richard Walker commented on lack of information, rumors and lack of truth. He stated that lack of truth will kill a city.
Mr. Ben Janke was concerned with a proposed land use change of church property on 10th Street. Mr. Janke was speaking on behalf of his neighbors and adjacent property owners; they believe this change would not be compatible with the neighborhood and asked that the City not approve the proposed land use change.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:34 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
John B. Lynch
