CITY OF LYNN HAVEN CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 25, :00 P.M.

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1 The Lynn Haven City Commission held a workshop on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in The Chambers to discuss upcoming special events and a proposed splash park at Kinsaul Park. The public was invited to attend. CITY OF LYNN HAVEN CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 25, :00 P.M. Present: Margo Deal Anderson, Mayor Joseph Ashbrook, Commissioner Rodney Friend, Commissioner Roger Schad, Commissioner Joel B. Schubert, City Manager Robert C. Jackson, City Attorney Officer Kaitlyn Anglin Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order and Commissioner Ashbrook gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Call to Order Motion by Commissioner Friend: To excuse Commissioner Barnes from the meeting. On Vote: Schad: aye Item #3. Mayor s : Mayor Anderson reported that she attended the St. Andrew Bay Center Gala fundraiser where they raised $50k; participated in a grant webinar for coastal rehab/restoration she will be applying for a grant over $400k available to be distributed; met w/city Attorney Jackson regarding splash park fundraising; talked with City Attorney Jackson about ordinance for driver for hire; attended the BCLofCities meeting; met w/chris Forehand on a conceptual for the splash park; visited two splash parks; she was the guest speaker at the PFLAG event on Oct. 21 st. Item #4. Commissioner s : Commissioner Schad reported he attended the St. Andrew Bay Center Gala fundraiser; met with City Attorney & City Engineer regarding the splash park; he cautioned everyone to be extra careful during the holiday season. Commissioner Ashbrook had no report. Commissioner Rodney Friend ran the 5k at A L Kinsaul park; working on research for the splash park; met with Leisure Services regarding implementing cricket in our sports. Item #5. City Manager s : City Manager Schubert reported that we would have one meeting in November and one meeting in December to observe the holidays. Item #6. City Attorney s : City Attorney Jackson reported that a home being built at 2652 Peyton Way is 4 inches out of compliance per the City s setbacks; it would cost $40,000 to tear down and rebuild; options are 1) authorize permit & CO it would be a non-conforming us; or 2) tear down; City Attorney Jackson stated that did not meet a variance qualification. Mayor s Commissioner s City Manager s City Attorney s

2 Page Two Motion by Commissioner Ashbrook: To allow to proceed & build. Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad. On Vote: Schad: aye CONSENT AGENDA: Item #7. Minutes: 10/11/16 Regular Meeting Item #8. Ratify the reappointment of Bernd Janke to the General Employees Pension Board of Trustees: Ratify Bernd (Ben) Janke's appointment to the General Employees ' Pension Board of Trustees for a four-year term beginning January 1, Item #9. Reappointment of Garland Woodard to the General Employees Pension Board of Trustees: Mr. Garland Woodard has sat on the General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees since March 11, His current term expires December 31, Mr. Woodard is willing to be reappointed to serve another four-year term that would begin on January 1, 2017 and end on December 31, 2020 should that be the desire of the Commission. Item #10. Approve Task Order to Panhandle Engineering in the amount of $32,400 for engineering Services on the CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Program Phase 2: The Lynn Haven Utility Division has a continuing program for the rehabilitation of sewer lines. The work consists of cleaning and camera sewer mains to identify infiltration point and repairing them through a slip lining process. Consent Agenda Minutes Pension Appt. Task Order Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the Consent Agenda as presented. OLD BUSINESS: Item #11. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of special events: Special Events Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve and title the Lynn Haven Spring Festival on March 18, Second to the motion: Commissioner Friend. Mr. Chris Calohan believes spring festival encroaches on Panama City; he would like to see blues & jazz festival. Mr. Virgil Duffell asked if it changes does it has to come back before the Board. Mayor Anderson said yes. Ms. Arlene Harrison suggested this year jazz and next year country.

3 Page Three Ashbrook: no Anderson: yes Motion passed: 3-1 NEW BUSINESS: Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed splash park: Mayor Anderson passed the gavel to Commissioner Ashbrook so that she could present the splash park. Mayor Anderson stated that when she first posted on FB she lost a very dear friend, Mr. Ray Wishart, and people had contacted her to name it after him; since that time family members have expressed not to name it after Mr. Wishart because they are hoping to have a bike trail named after him. Splash Park Motion by Mayor Anderson: To grant permission for the Commission to grant her permission to fundraise to place a splash park at A L Kinsaul Park; to privately raise funds; to fundraise for approx. 12 months; funds will be in a City account; allow for an on-line service to collect funds; cost of engineering donated by Panhandle Engineering; allow input from LHES & citizens for the final theme of the pilot splash park; the City would own the splash pad; if sufficient funds are not raised or the park all funds will be returned to the appropriate party. Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad. Commissioner Friend stated he respects the passion & ambition of Mayor Anderson to raise funds, however, he does not see A L Kinsaul park being utilized enough; he also had questions on upkeep & staffing requirements. Commissioner Schad stated he appreciated his concerns; put more things in the park for families to use; splash parks are very popular. Mr. Virgil Duffell asked about liability, safety and staffing. Ms. Judy Tinder supports the splash park and will contribute to the fundraising. Mr. Leon Miller stated there is a splash park at Glenwood Recreation Center; he believes if there is supervision it would be a good thing. Ms. Arlene Harrison believes A L Kinsaul would be a wonderful use of space for a splash park. Mr. Chris Calohan supports the splash park. On Vote: Anderson: yes Friend: no Ashbrook: no Schad: yes Motion fails: 2-2 Mayor Anderson stated that she is extremely disappointed. Commissioner Friend stated his ongoing support, however, he needed more information regarding operating costs and location. He believes that the City needs more things at A L Kinsaul park.

4 Page Four Mayor Anderson respectfully stated that Commissioner Friend had six years to do a fundraiser for a splash park; missed opportunity to raise funds through the holiday/tax season; everybody thought she could raise $250k; concession stand underutilized; cannot express her complete dismay; very disappointed. Item #13. First reading of Ordinance 1024, Vehicles for Hire: An Ordinance of the City of Lynn Haven, Florida, Amending Chapter 66 of the Lynn Haven Code of Ordinances related to Traffic and Motor Vehicles; Creating a permitting process for Vehicles for Hire; defining the terms "Vehicle For Hire", ''Network Company'', and "Network Vehicle"; adopting the Bay County Board of County Commissioners permitting process for Vehicles for Hire with a separate category for Network Vehicles. City Manager Schubert read this Ordinance by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required. Item #14. First reading of Ordinance 1025, Right-of-Way Abandonment, Camryn s Crossing, Phase II: An Ordinance of the City of Lynn Haven, Florida, providing for the Vacation and Abandonment of a Certain 40 Foot Platted Right of Way as shown on the Plat of St. Andrews Bay Development Company's Subdivision of Section 14, Township 3 South, range 14 West Bay County, Florida, which lies within the City Limits. City Manager Schubert read this Ordinance by title only. This was the first reading and no action was required. Ord. Vehicle for Hire Ord ROW Abandonment Item #15. Resolution , One Half-Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax: City Manager Schubert read Resolution by title only. Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented. Item #16. Public Commentary: Mr. Leon Miller suggested the Trolley stop at 17 th Street & Hwy 77 be relocated because of traffic congestion with the opening of Marco s Pizza; would like to see street lights on 17 th Street; would like to see turn arrows at 17 th Street & Hwy 77. City Manager Schubert reported that he sent a request to FDOT to review the 17 th Street intersection, however, he has not received a call back; he will continue to pursue the request. Ms. Arlene Harrison is extremely disappointed in the lack of support for the splash park. Mr. Virgil Duffell commended the work of Code Enforcement; 17 th Street looks great; has heard the comments regarding the Police Department he supports Chief Messer and the Department. Ms. Meaghan McDougal is disappointed it the splash park vote. Mr. George Harris supports the splash park; he suggested a town hall meeting. Ms. Jody Moore supports the splash park. Mayor Anderson thinks the splash pad is a good idea & you haven t heard the last of it. There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Public Commentary Adjourn

5 Page Five APPROVED THIS DAY OF ATTEST: Margo Deal Anderson, Mayor Joel B. Schubert, City Manager Prepared by Laurie Baker