MINUTES
TOWN OF
SHALIMAR
REGULAR
COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 11, 2000
The regular meeting of the Shalimar Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Gary Combs at 6 p.m. in Town Hall Chambers. He led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD:
Mayor Pro Tem Tom Callen
– present
Commissioner Gene Brown
– present
Commissioner John
Henderson – absent
Commissioner Elaine
Tucker – present
Others in attendance: Director of Finance-Tom Burns, Police Chief John Blackburn, and Rick Larson.
OLD BUSINESS:
I. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2000 TOWN COMMISSION MEETING – Comm.
Tucker moved to approve the minutes.
Seconded by Comm. Callen and passed unanimously.
II. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2000 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING – Comm.
Tucker moved to approve the minutes.
Seconded by Comm. Callen and passed unanimously.
III. STATUS OF LAWSUITS – Mayor Combs stated that the status of the ongoing Racetrac
lawsuit is unchanged. The commission is waiting for a response from Racetrac
management in regards to the Mayor's previous discussed out of court settlement
agreement.
V. TOWN HALL RENOVATION AND ROOF - The front office inner
door has been made replaced in accordance with ADA standards. The front office outer door needs to have a
lever door handle installed per ADA requirements. Jeff was instructed to replace front door handle. Ceramic tile for Town Hall administrative
area, kitchen, hallway and small conference room has been purchased. If funds are available, these areas will be
tiled and painted ASAP. Mr. Brad
Hattaway, FL Department of Community Affairs was contacted on the status of the
grant; our request is still in Atlanta (FEMA), and Mr. Hattaway still
anticipates approval. Comm. Tucker requested budget inputs for the roof project
with and without the grant funds. The Mayor agreed the Commission needs to
discuss the funding requirements during the scheduled budget workshops.
VI. READING OF ORDINANCE 2000-06 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE (third
reading) - Comm. Tucker moved to approve Ordinance
2000-06. Seconded by Comm. Callen and
passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
I. TOWN RESIDENT’S TIME – None
I. OCLOC EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING REPORT - OCLOC discussed asking the Okaloosa County Commission to schedule a public referendum on the $.01 sales tax by December 2000, since this tax must by law be effective on Jan. 1 of the calendar year collected. The Mayor recommended our FY 00/01 budget process proceed without consideration of the 1-cent tax revenue.
II. FL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL MEETING - The Mayor invited Commissioners to attend.
III. ACQUISITION OF CHEROKEE ROAD PROPERTY - Mayor Combs explained the
desire to acquire land to allow better access to and from Cherokee Park. He is researching land values and
availability. Comm. Tucker asked if
this acquisition is to be considered for the Town's FY00/01 fiscal cycle. The Mayor stated yes, and that he would
provide preliminary budgeting information.
IV. WEBSITE - Mayor Combs solicited inputs and corrections for our web site. He also praised Mike Kirk, the webmaster for
the work done on our web site.
COMM. TUCKER’S REPORT:
I.
FY 00 FINANCIAL STATUS – Commissioner Tucker briefly
reviewed the Town's FY00 financial report and provided a detailed FY00 budget spreadsheet
to the commission. She further stated that Account 521-521 (fuel and lube) has been going up quarterly, but
is still within budget.
II.
FY 01 BUDGET WORKSHOP
SCHEDULING – Commissioner
Tucker stressed that department needs for FY 00/01 must be available by the
first budget workshop, 18 July.
COMM. BROWN’S REPORT:
I. TREE ORDINANCE - Comm. Brown stated he is still working on the
ordinance. He stated that he would have
additional time after his retirement.
II. The Mayor stated we are in need of a Beautification Chairman
as Francis Brown has resigned. Mayor
directed Town Staff to provide a Certificate of Appreciation for Francis.
COMM. CALLEN’S REPORT:
I. ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL PROGRESS - The Town Staff has put
together a draft that is still in review.
A resolution needs to made up to adopt the manual by the Sept. TC
meeting.
II. FL DOT CONTRACT - The contract with DOT to reimburse the Town of Shalimar
for HWY 85 Right of Way maintenance has been finalized and is effective the
fourth quarter of this FY. The Town's request to modify the Eglin Pkwy and
Cherokee Road intersection to include a right only turning lane is still being
worked by Okaloosa County DOT. The Richbourg Drive and Eglin Pkwy intersection
re-paving project is on hold pending consolidation
with other road projects to save on re-stripping costs.
COMM. HENDERSON’S REPORT:
I. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UPDATE - Comm. Henderson was absent.
Chief Blackburn gave the results of the “Smart Radar” on Old Ferry Road
and Shalimar Drive. Mayor requested the
police department monitor compliance with the new no left turn sign at Gardner
Dr. and Eglin Pkwy. Comm. Callen
requested Chief Blackburn to research Florida laws on left turns onto 6 lane
highways.
ADMIN REPORT: Tidbit survey replies
concerning the Mayor's request for resident input on continued police
monitoring of the Eglin Pkwy and Richbourg Dr school crossing are being logged.
Minimum response has been received to date.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JULY 18 & 20, 2000 - BUDGET WORKSHOP
ADJOURNMENT: Comm. Callen moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. It was
seconded by Comm. Tucker and passed unanimously.