MINUTES

TOWN OF SHALIMAR

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

MAY 09, 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 Gary Combs – present

                        Mayor Pro Tem Tom Callen – present

                        Commissioner Gene Brown – present

                        Commissioner John Henderson – present

                        Commissioner Elaine Tucker – present

 

Others in attendance: Town Administrator Connie Gluvna, Attorney Mike Chesser, Police Chief John Blackburn, Maintenance Superintendent Jeff Dowda and Spiffy Wash owners; Greg and Eric Howland, Shalimar webmaster Mike Kirk, and Wayne Mc Callister.

 

P & Z RECOMMENDATIONS – No meeting was held.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

I.          APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2000 TOWN COMMISSION MEETING – Comm. Tucker moved to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2000 meeting as written. It was seconded by Comm. Henderson and passed unanimously.

 

II.        STATUS OF LAWSUITS – Mayor Combs stated that negotiations have been made and Max McBrier of Racetrac Petroleum will need to make a decision.

 

III.       STATUS OF PARK GRANTS  - per memo dated 5-5-2000. Additionally, the walkway and parking area at Meigs Park are done. The Town went with city water; over all it will be more cost effective. A Town resident sent in a letter of thanks and approval of the park development.  A copy will be published in the Tidbits.

 

IV.      TOWN HALL RENOVATION – Town hall renovation is tied in with the grant.  Maintenance has taken the upper of chimney down to enable them to make the hall ADA compliant. The parking lot is completed.

 

V.        SIDEWALK REPAIR – Art Johanson stated Brian Swales is another paver with reasonable rates.  Mr. Swales will be doing Mr. Johansons and Mr. Kane's driveway and sidewalk.  Mayor Combs requested the office staff to ask Mr. Swales to submit written bids for the remaining sidewalk repairs. 

 

VI.       READING OF ORDINANCE 2000-06 - Town Attorney Mike Chesser made a few recommendations.  Comm. Tucker agreed to rewrite the ordinance and present at the next meeting for the third reading.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I.          TOWN RESIDENT’S TIME – Town Resident Art Johanson stated some of the residents want to be compensated for replacing their sidewalks that they paid for on their own.  Mayor Combs requested that the residents who replaced their sidewalk write a letter to the Town Hall.  It was stated that the Town Hall should be notified of all work; including sidewalk replacement prior to the start of the work.  Mr. Johanson presented research information on tree / sidewalk issues and suggested the Town might want to have a Tree Council.

 

II.        CERTIFICATION PRESENTATION FOR PATTY CULJAK – Ms. Culjak has been unable to attend any meeting.  The Mayor stated he would present the certificate personally.

 

III.       1-CENT SALES TAX RESOLUTION 2000-06 – Mayor Combs discussed information gathered from the meetings he had attended. Commissioner Callen asked about city-levied sales tax and the legalities.  Commissioner Henderson motioned to accept Resolution 2000-06.  Seconded by Comm. Callen and passed unanimously.

 

IV.       BFI PRESENTATION -- Representatives District President Gerald Greene and Ms. Grove were present. Ms. Grove explained the relationship between BFI, Gulf Waste and Allied Waste.  She stated that there would be no significant changes to the service or contract.  There was discussion on the Inter-Local agreement with Okaloosa County.  Mayor Combs stated that the Town did not sign the Inter-Local agreement last year.

 

V.        ACQUISITION OF CHEROKEE ROAD PROPERTY - Mayor Combs explained the desire to acquire land to allow better access to and from Cherokee Park.   He is reviewing the land values and availability.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT:

I.          TRAFFIC CALMING - GARDNER DRIVE – Comm. Henderson moved to remove the "no left turn" at Gardner and Eglin Pkwy.   The motion died due to a lack of a second.

 

COMM. TUCKER’S REPORT:

I.                   FY 00 FINANCIAL STATUS– Commissioner Tucker gave the financial report.

II.                FY 01 BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULING - The Commission agreed to hold workshops on the 18th and 20th.  Wish Lists are also due; Comm. Callen stated he will be out of town and that she should accept Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Dowda's wish list.

 

COMM. BROWN’S REPORT:

I.          TREE ORDINANCE - Commissioner Brown was absent no report was given on the tree ordinance.

 

COMM. CALLEN’S REPORT:

I.          STORM WATER DRAINAGE - Okaloosa County is still denying there is a problem.  County workers have been cleaning up the area.

II.        ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL PROGRESS - The office staff is to put together a final draft and incorporate everything into one with a table of contents.

III.       FL DOT CONTRACT - DOT has proposed a contract to reimburse the Town of Shalimar for HWY 85 Right of Way maintenance.  Contract to be finalized by 30 June 2000.   Comm. Callen motioned to authorize the Mayor to approve and sign the FL DOT contract.  Seconded by Comm. Tucker and passed unanimously.

 

COMM. HENDERSON’S REPORT

I.          PART TIME POLICE OFFICER STATUS - Officer Self is enforcing the speed limit and will write tickets.

 

ADMIN REPORT: Tidbit cutoff is Friday, June 16th.

 

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Smart Radar Trailer will be going on Old Ferry Road.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

            JUNE 15 - OCLOC - OCLOC SUMMER DINNER HOUSE MTG, FWB, FL

            JULY 3 AND 4 - OFFICE CLOSED, MAYOR AUTHORIZED CLOSURE ON THE 3RD

            JULY 11, 2000 - TOWN COMMISSION MEETING

            JULY 18 & 20, 2000 - BUDGET WORKSHOP

 

ADJOURNMENT: Comm. Callen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. It was seconded by Comm. Henderson and passed unanimously.