CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 11, 2008 - 4:00 P.M.
The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 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
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 was in Tallahassee last week lobbying for the Northwest Florida League of Cities. Mayor Kelley reported that money would be tight in the next fiscal year.
Item #4. Commissioner’s Report:
Commissioner Barnes reported that he will be out of town April 23, 2008 - May 3, 2008 on business. Commissioner Barnes was concerned that this may interfere with the swearing in ceremony.
City Attorney Jackson stated that he would check into the rules regarding the swearing in ceremony for the Commissioner’s and report back.
Wittkopf: No report.
Ashbrook: No report.
Schad: No report.
Item #5. City Manager’s Report: No report.
Item #6. City Attorney’s Report: No report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 4:03 P.M.
Item #7. Unified Land Development Code Amendment - Revising the Table of Permitted Uses:
Zoe 1st Properties, LLC has applied to amend the City’s Unified Land Development Code by revising Table 2.03.02 Table of Permitted Uses.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 4:06 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #8. Minutes: 2/26/2008 - Regular Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve 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 #9. Resolution 2008-03-449, supporting Florida Forever and a successor program: This is a resolution supporting the Florida Forever program and its predecessor Preservation 2000 program. City Manager Lynch read Resolution 2008-03-449 by title only.
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 #10. Approval of purchase and installation of playground equipment for A.L. Kinsaul Park:
Staff recommends approval to purchase and install playground equipment at A.L. Kinsaul Park from Playmore Recreational Products & Services in the amount of $46,180.40. Fiscal Impact will be 75% to be paid by FRDAP grant funds & 25% to be paid by the City and is included in the current budget.
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. Approval of purchase of 95-gallon mobile refuse carts: Staff recommends approval to purchase 378 95-gallon mobile refuse carts from Rehrig Pacific Company in the amount of $18,824.40.
Motion by Commissioner Ashbrook: To approve 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 #12. First reading of Ordinance 895, ULDC amendment: City Manger Lynch read Ordinance 895 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #13. First reading of Ordinance 896, Small Scale Plan Amendment, SSA-08-2, Hugh & Sarah Locke, south of Hwy 390 and east of Hilltop Lane: The property is approx. 9.63± acres and is located in the 4500 Block of Hilltop Lane. The property use designation is Low Density Residential and is proposed to change to Medium Density and Conservation. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 896 by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required.
Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a minor subdivision located east of Minnesota Avenue and south of Hwy 390, Troy Smith: Troy Smith requests that the City allow him to subdivide a 50x150 foot lot located in the 1400 block of Minnesota Avenue and identified as Lot #17, Block 248, into two 25' lots, thereby creating a minor subdivision. Discussion at the workshop on March 10, 2008 suggested that this item be tabled until Mr. Smith could provide a foundation survey. Commissioner Schad stated that the City has turned down similar requests in the past and can see no reason to approve or table this request.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To disapprove the minor subdivision request requested by Mr. Troy Smith.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye
Motion passed: 5-0
Item #15. Public Commentary:
Ms. Rose Leeth, the Hammocks, requested an update on sidewalks proposed for Mosley Drive.
Mayor Kelley stated that it is still in the works, however, FDOT has delayed the project to fifth on the list. Mayor Kelley stated that he and the City Manager would contact FDOT to discuss this project further.
Mr. Richard Walker commented on the City’s debt. Mr. Walker commented on the Strategic Planning meeting of a year ago. He wanted to know why the items from this meeting were not completed. He stated that the only item completed was a structural survey on the water tower.
Mayor Kelley asked Mr. Walker to provide him a list of the items that he is referencing that has not been completed from the Strategic Planning session of a year ago.
Ms. Janet Walker wanted to know what year the City’s centennial would take place.
Mr. Dale Goerg, 700 E. 8th Street, reported that he lives on Davis Lake and he has a flood control problem. He stated that he would like to see the stormwater structure redesigned, re-engineered, rebuilt and the weed control be taken care of. Mr. Goerg stated that he is on the brink of suing the City.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was closed at 4:26 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
