Town of Shalimar

Town Commission Meeting Minutes

April 14, 2009

 

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Pro-Tem Ricardo Garcia called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall chambers.  He led the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the Flag.

 

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD         

 

Mayor Gary Combs -  absent

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Ricardo Garcia - present

 

Commissioner Jerry McCallister - present

 

Commissioner Ursel Behnken -  present

 

Commissioner Glenn Wagner -   absent

 

Others in attendance:  Town Manager Tom Burns, Deputy Clerk Tina Smith, Town Attorney D. Michael Chesser, resident Vivian Moser, and Representatives from Waste Pro, Emerald Waste Service, and Waste Management.

 

PLANNING AND ZONING BUSINESS - There was no Planning and Zoning Meeting in March.

 

TOWN RESIDENTS' TIME - The residents present had no new business.

 

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT:

I.

 

RICHBOURG STORAGE LOT UPDATE - Attorney Chesser reported that the property trade is done but the paperwork is still being processed.  Manager Burns will order a survey as soon as he receives the new deed.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

I.

 

APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 10, 2009 TOWN COMMISSION MEETING - Commissioner McCallister moved to approve the minutes from the March 10, 2009 meeting as written.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I.

 

WASTE PROVIDER PROPOSAL DISCUSSION - The Commission examined the 3 attached proposals.  Manager Burns explained that all of the bids are based on the services we currently receive.  The residential service bids were:

-  Emerald Waste Service -  $22.36 per month

-  Waste Pro - $21.00 per month

-  Waste Management - $15.82 per month

Commissioner McCallister stated that it would be hard to justify a $5 per month price increase to each resident when Waste Management has few complaints.  Commissioner McCallister moved that the Town retain Waste Management.  Commissioner Behnken seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  Manager Burns stated that the commission would need to decide on the terms so he can draft up the contract.  Commissioner Behnken moved that the Town enter a 1-year contract with 3 1-year extensions for a total of 4 years.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCallister and passed unanimously.

II.

 

1285 EGLIN PKWY. ANNEXATION REQUEST - Manager Burns explained that the owner of the old Food Max store has requested his property to be annexed into the town.  The Commission decided to have a special meeting on April 20 at 5:30 p.m. for the first reading of an annexation ordinance and the second reading will be at the regularly scheduled May meeting.

 

MAYOR COMBS’ REPORT - Mayor Combs was not present.

 

COMMISSIONER GARCIA’S REPORT - Commissioner Garcia had nothing to report.

 

COMMISSIONER MCCALLISTER’S REPORT - Commissioner McCallister acknowledged that the current budget numbers are attached.  If anyone has any questions they may contact Manager Burns.

 

COMMISSIONER BEHNKEN’S REPORT - Commissioner Behnken had nothing to report.

 

COMMISSIONER WAGNER’S REPORT - Commissioner Wagner was not present.

 

POLICE REPORT:

-  Chief Cash reported that the department’s summary is attached

-  Steve Shadwell will be covering the Chief’s shifts while he is on vacation and will be back on full-time status April 24

-  There has been some discussion about hiring Carl Miley full-time

-  Chief Cash will send everyone the new schedule with extended hours

 

TOWN MANAGER UPDATE:

-  Manager Burns has looked at the Police Retirement Plan Actuarial Review and stated that Carl Miley could be added to it with no significant burden.

-  It has been discussed at the monthly meetings that the cities start consolidating services.  The City of Fort Walton Beach has offered to take over the town’s inspections for the same fees that the county is receiving.

-  The West Florida Regional Planning Council will help the Planning and Zoning Board with the Comp. Plan updates for an hourly rate.

 

There was some discussion about cars parking in the street and on the right-of-way in Shalimar Commons.  Chief Cash reported that most of the vehicles that are currently disobeying the law have received several warnings and tickets.  Attorney Chesser believes that the town can legally tow these vehicles if they are on town property.  When Chief Cash returns from vacation, these vehicles will receive a warning before their vehicles will be towed.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

APRIL 21, 2009 - OCLOC DINNER

 

APRIL 29, 2009 - PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING

 

MAY 12, 2009 - NEXT TOWN COMMISSION MEETING

Also, the NWFLC Summer Dinner Meeting will be on May 8, 2009 and there will be a special meeting on April 20, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Commissioner McCallister moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

___________________________________              __April 20, 2009_____________

Tina Smith, Secretary                                                                                              Date approved