CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 26, 2008 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 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
Joseph Ashbrook, Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Charlene V. Messer, Deputy City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
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 thanked the citizens of Lynn Haven for allowing him to serve the City for the next three years. Mayor Kelley and Commissioner’s Wittkopf & Barnes were re-elected unopposed for the 2008 election.
Item #4. Commissioner’s Report:
Commissioner’s Barnes stated that he appreciated all the citizens for allowing him to serve them again. He vows to do his very best for the citizens of Lynn Haven.
Commissioner Wittkopf agreed with Commissioner Barnes and vowed to work hard for the citizens of Lynn Haven.
Commissioner Ashbrook congratulated the Commissioner’s on the re-election.
Schad: No report.
Item #5. City Manager’s Report: A. Proclamation - Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up Month - March 2008: Deputy City Manager Messer read this proclamation in its entirety.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the proclamation as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Deputy City Manager Messer reported that by not having the election the City saved approximately $8,000.
Deputy City Manager Messer reported that due to the heavy rains last week approx. 35 homes received water damage and the City is working with Bay County & FEMA for possible assistance.
Mayor Kelley reported that the County received approx. 8 1/2 " - 11" of rain in 5 1/2 hours. The City is addressing stormwater issues and illegal dumping in ditches.
Deputy City Manager Messer reported that dredging for the Porter Park basin has begun and the basin will be closed periodically during this dredging. The dredging is expected to take 45 days.
Deputy City Manager Messer reported that Public Works will be placing blue metal plackets at stormwater inlets that empty into the bay discouraging dumping in an ongoing effort to keep the bays clean.
Item #6. City Attorney’s Report: No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #7. Minutes: 2/12/2008 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Item #8. Resolution 2008-02-447, supporting seasonal management of area wildflowers: Deputy City Manager Messer read Resolution 2008-02-447 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Wittkopf: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.
Commissioner Schad stated that this resolution should be approved with the understanding that ditches will be maintained to insure proper stormwater drainage.
On Vote:
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #9. Resolution 2008-02-448, supporting the Hwy 77 sidewalk project:
Staff recommends the Commission reiterate support of the Hwy 77 sidewalk project as a Transportation Enhancement Project. Deputy City Manager Messer read Proclamation 2008-02-448 by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #10. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of home at 207 Missouri Avenue: Staff requests Commission approval to make an offer to the homeowners of 207 Missouri Avenue to purchase their property for $195,000 and finalize the purchase should the homeowners accept the offer. The City was awarded funding from the FEMA Repetitive Flood Claims program for the purchase and demolition of the property. The property, if purchased, will remain open space in perpetuity.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To proceed with negotiations to purchase property.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the D.O.T. Maintenance Contract renewal for Hwy 77 & SR 390: Staff recommends approval of the Maintenance Contract renewal between the City and the Florida Department of Transportation. The City receives $36,705.36 annually for the maintenance of Hwy 77 & SR 390.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #12. Approval to re-appoint Brenda Anderson to the Beautification Board: Staff recommends approval to re-appoint Brenda Anderson to the Beautification Board.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #13. Award of bid for 2008 asphalt paving projects: Staff recommends approval to award bid for citywide paving to Anderson Columbia Co. Inc. for a base bid price of $159,401.60 and additive alternate bid price of $37,826.63. The total bid price is $197,228.23. Public Works Director Bob Olson reported that this bid will complete the 2006 paving list.
Motion by Commissioner Ashbrook: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.
On Vote:
Ashbrook: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Barnes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #14. Public Commentary:
Ms. Janet Walker commented on the Mayor/Commission being re-elected unopposed.
Mr. Sammy Day commented on sewer & stormwater drainage.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
APPROVED THIS_____________DAY OF____________________2008.
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Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Prepared by Laurie Baker
