Found on the agenda: Accepts the transfer of $13,830.00 for the cost for the July 4th Fireworks display. WHAT???

The Fernandina Beach city commissioners will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at City Hall on Ash Street in historic Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida.

Here is the agenda:

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and Invocation by Rev. Canon Kerry Robb of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

4. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION – 35TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NURSING ASSISTANTS’ WEEK
Proclaims June 14-21, 2012, as “35th Annual National Nursing Assistants’ Week”. Kathy Schmidt, RN, Agency Director of Live Long WellCare at Osprey Village will be present to accept the Proclamation.

2. PRESENTATION – FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GREENWAY RESTORATION PLAN
Representatives of Florida Department of Transportation will be in attendance to present a proposed plan to restore the Greenway (South of Jasmine) and answer any questions on the proposed plan.

3. RESOLUTION – HONORING KATHY RYLANT CONGER
RESOLUTION 2012-91 EXPRESSING ITS APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICES RENDERED BY MS. KATHY RYLANT CONGER, AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA.
Synopsis: Expressing appreciation to Ms. Kathy Rylant Conger for 13 years of service on the Board of Adjustment.

4. BUDGET SUMMARY
Controller Patti Clifford will answer any questions regarding the budget summary for May, 2012.

5. CONSENT AGENDA
1. FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT – ROTARY CLUB
RESOLUTION 2012-92 APPROVING A FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WITH ROTARY CLUB OF AMELIA ISLAND SUNRISE FOR ITS OFFICER INSTALLATION MEETING; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the use of Airport property by the Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise on Friday, June 29, 2012.

2. FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT – DRIVING DYNAMICS
RESOLUTION 2012-93 APPROVING A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH DRIVING DYNAMICS TO USE AIRPORT PROPERTY TO CONDUCT CORPORATE DRIVER TRAINING; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the use of Airport property by Driving Dynamics on November 29th and 30th, 2012.

3. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
RESOLUTION 2012-94 DECLARING CERTAIN TITLED CITY PROPERTY SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF SAID PROPERTY IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Declares certain property as surplus, and authorizes the disposal of such.

4. SEWER AND REFUSE EXEMPTION – 2 ADDITIONAL APPLICANTS
RESOLUTION 2012-95 APPROVING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS FOR CITY SEWER AND REFUSE EXEMPTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves two (2) additional applications for exemption of sewer and refuse costs for the months of May 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012.
(You mean I can fill out an application to get out of paying my summer sewer and refuse fees? We should all sign up for this “stimulus plan”!)

5. BUDGET AMENDMENT – FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2012-96 APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE RESCUE UNIT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the transfer of $200,000 for the purchase of a 2012 International 430 Rescue Unit.

6. BUDGET AMENDMENT – NON-DEPARTMENTAL
RESOLUTION 2012-97 APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE JULY 4TH FIREWORKS DISPLAY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Accepts the transfer of $13,830.00 for the cost for the July 4th Fireworks display.

What???

7. AMENDING RESOLUTION 2008-79
RESOLUTION 2012-98 AMENDING RESOLUTION #2008-79, BY ADDING FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO TOTAL NINE (9) REGULAR MEMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Amends Resolution 2008-79 by adding four (4) members to the Audit Committee.

6. REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
1. CITY RESIDENTS
2. NON-CITY RESIDENTS

7. RESOLUTIONS
1. AWARD OF BID #11-20 – E. B. MORRIS GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC
RESOLUTION 2012-99 AWARDING BID #11-20 FOR EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF THE DOWNTOWN COMFORT STATION; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Awards Bid #11-20 to E. B. Morris General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $140,894.00

8. ORDINANCES – FIRST READING
1. CODE AMENDMENT – SICK LEAVE SELL BACK
ORDINANCE 2012-11 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 62-269 REGARDING SICK LEAVE SELL BACK FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES; REPEALING ALL OTHER CITY ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND POLICIES REGULATING SICK LEAVE SELL BACK FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Amends Section 62-269 of the City’s Code to clarify the City’s Sick Leave Sell-Back Policy.

2. AGREEMENT APPROVAL – ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES STATELINE, LLC.
ORDINANCE 2012-12 AMENDING ORDINANCE 2008-14 PROVIDING AN EXCLUSIVE 6-YEAR FRANCHISE TO ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES STATELINE, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF ALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TRASH, GARBAGE, AND OTHER REFUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF RESIDENTIAL RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND YARD WASTE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; GRANT OF FRANCHISE; LIMITS OF FRANCHISE; TERM OF FRANCHISE; FRANCHISE CONSIDERATION; ASSIGNMENT; BANKRUPTCY OR INSOLVENCY; DEFAULT; RATE CHANGES; RIGHTS OF FIRST REFUSAL; RESTORATION; COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; LIABILITY INSURANCE, HOLD HARMLESS, WORKERS COMPENSATION; PERFORMANCE BOND; RIGHT TO REQUIRE PERFORMANCE; DISPUTE RESOLUTION; OPERATIONS DURING DISPUTE; STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE; CURBSIDE RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL; RECYCLING PROGRAM; COLLECTION SERVICES AND OPERATIONS; OFFICE AND COLLECTION HOURS; DISPOSAL; ROUTES AND SCHEDULES; GRANTEE PERSONNEL; SPILLAGE AND LITTER; STORMS AND OTHER EMERGENCIES; NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION; RATES AND CHARGES; BILLING FOR SERVICES; ACCOUNTING, RIGHT TO AUDIT; COMPLAINTS; CHARGES FOR FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE; MISCELLANEOUS SECTION; REPEAL OF SECTIONS IN CONFLICT; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approving a Franchise Agreement with Advanced Disposal Services Stateline, LLC for a period of six (6) years.

9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
1. AUDIT COMMITTEE
4 Appointments.

2. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
2 Appointments.

3. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
1 Appointment.

10. DISCUSSION – DIRECTION – ACTION ITEMS
1. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATE.

11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
13. CITY CLERK REPORTS
14. MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT