The Lynn Haven City Commission held a workshop on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the Commission Meeting Agenda for August 25, 2009. The workshop adjourned at 4:23 p.m.

Present:	
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Joseph Ashbrook, Commissioner
Roger Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Police Chief

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 25, 2009 - 4:00 P.M.

Present:	
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Joseph Ashbrook, Commissioner
Roger Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, 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.

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To excuse Commissioner Barnes from the meeting.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.

On Vote:	
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye			
Motion passed: 4-0

Item #3. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Kelley reported that he attended the FLC/Mayors Conference in Orlando this past week; Commissioner’s Wittkopf & Ashbrook also attended the conference.

A. Certificate of Achievement: Mayor Kelley presented a Certificate of Achievement to Mark Kornfied for his outstanding achievement on the FCAT test.

B. World Series Champions - Certificates: Mayor Kelley presented the Lynn Haven Longhorns Baseball Team & Coaches a certificates in recognition of valuable contributions made to the 2009 Dizzy Dean World Series & Florida State Champions.

Item #4. Commissioner’s Report:

Commissioner Wittkopf reported that community problem solving was a big topic at the FLC Conference.
Commissioner Schad had no report.
Commissioner Ashbrook had no report.

Item #5. City Manager’s Report: No report.

Item #6. City Attorney’s Report: No report.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 4:13 P.M.

Item #7. Small Scale Plan Amendment, SSA-09-01, 2108 S. Hwy 77, Mixed Use to Commercial, Emerald Beach Motel, Inc. - Ordinance 922: The property is approx. 4.9± acres; the current designation is Mixed Use and the requested land use designation is Commercial. City Manager Lynch read Ordinance 922 by title only.

After audience participation the Public Hearing closed at 4:15 P.M.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Item #8. Minutes: 9-11-09 - Regular Meeting

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.

On Vote:	
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye			
Motion passed: 4-0

OLD BUSINESS:

Item #9. Second and final reading of Ordinance 922, SSA-09-1, 2108 S. Hwy 77, Mixed Use to Commercial, Emerald Beach Motel, Inc.:

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.

On Vote:	
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye			
Motion passed: 4-0

NEW BUSINESS:

Item #10. Resolution 2009-08-481, amending solid waste collection rates: A resolution amending the rate structure for residential and commercial solid waste collection. City Manager Lynch read Res. 2009-08-481 by title only.

There was no motion made before the vote so this item will be brought to the next commission meeting for discussion/possible action.

Item #11. Resolution 2009-08-482, amending wastewater rates: A resolution amending rates and charges for residential and commercial wastewater system. City Manager Lynch read Res. 2009-08-482 by title only.

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.

On Vote:	
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye			
Motion passed: 4-0

Item #12. Resolution 2009-08-483, amending water rates: A resolution amending rates and charges for residential and commercial water system. City Manager Lynch read Res. 2009-08-483 by title only.

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Ashbrook.

On Vote:	
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye			
Motion passed: 4-0

Item #13. Resolution 2009-08-484, revising stormwater utility fees: A resolution revising the City’s established stormwater utility fees; amending Appendix “A” of the Lynn Haven Code of Ordinances to include such revised fees. City Manager Lynch read Res. 2009-08-484 by title only.

Motion by Commissioner Ashbrook: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.

On Vote:	
Ashbrook: aye
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Kelley: aye			
Motion passed: 4-0

Item #14. Discussion and possible action regarding opening a bank account for Justice Assistance Grant funds: Staff recommends authorization to open a checking account at SunTrust Bank to be used for the sole purpose of collecting and disbursing Justice Assistance Grant funds.

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.

On Vote:	
Schad: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Ashbrook: aye
Kelley: aye			
Motion passed: 4-0

Item #15. Public Commentary:

Ms. Janet Walker commented on water meter replacement.
Mr. Sammy Day suggested placing a banner across Hwy 77 congratulating the Longhorns as World Series Champions.
Mr. Leon Miller thanked everyone for the work being done at Cain Griffin Park; he stated the park looks good.

There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 P.M.

APPROVED THIS _________________DAY OF__________________2009.

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Walter T. Kelley, Mayor

ATTEST:

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John B. Lynch, City Manager

Prepared by Laurie Baker

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