Okaloosa County BOCC — July 2, 2013 — June 18 Regular — reading text

evaluate the plan. He recommended consideration be given to issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for either a lease option or purchase option of a new in-line grinder or a used grinder. Mr. Hofstad pointed out the Solid Waste Department has built up a substantial reserve fund of $1.5 Million. Upon inquiry by Mr. Parisot, Mr. Hofstad stated material will he stockpiled but at some point it may become necessary to return to the Board witha request for a contract to grind the stockpiled materials. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to authorize advertising an RFP for the lease or purchase of a new or used in-line grinder. 5 yeas. PUBLIC WORKS - BLUEWATER BAY MSBU FY 2014 TAX ROLL ASSESSMENT Mr. Hofstad stated the Bluewater Bay Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Advisory Board has voted to establish the annual June 18, 2013 -11- Minute Book 69, Page 183 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners assessment for FY 2014 at $60 per parcel within the benefit unit for improvements and maintenance of the Bluewater Bay common properties. He requested approval of the assessment and authorization for the Chairman to execute the associated resolution, adding the County Attorney has reviewed the proposed resolution. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to execute the resolution regarding the annual assessment for the Bluewater Bay MSBU for FY 2014. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 13-94 OLD BUSINESS - RESTORE ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Mr. Amunds recommended the appointments be considered by category. Environmental Category Mr. Harris recommended Ross Hamilton. Mr. Parisot nominated Steve Shippee. Mr. Windes said he feels Mr. Shippee is well qualified. Mr. Boyles voiced support for Mr. Shippee, Mr. Hamilton, or Dr. Pam Dana. Mr. Amunds spoke in favor of Mr. Shippee or Mr. Hamilton. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to appoint Steve Shippee for the environmental position. 5 yeas. At-large Category (2 positions) Mr. Boyles commented there are several individuals that would serve well in this position and offered the name of Jonathan Tallman. Mr. Parisot nominated Paul Foster. Mr. Windes recommended Jim Breitenfeld. Mr. Harris concurred with the nomination of Jonathan Tallman. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to appoint Jonathan Tallman. 5 yeas. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot to appoint Jim Brietenfeld. 5 yeas. Tourism Category Mr. Harris stated he can support Dr. Dana or Martin Owen. Mr. Windes concurred with the nomination of Dr. Dana. Mr. Boyles commented that Dr. Dana’s resume is more for the environmental category and provided support for Mr. Owen. Mr. Amunds and Mr. Parisot stated they support Mr. Owen. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to appoint Martin Owen for the tourism position. 5 yeas. Mr. Boyles asked if there is any update on the internal contract position. Mr. Parisot said he thought was to be a staff position in the County Administrator’s Office. Upon inguiry by June 18, 2013 -12- Minute Book 69, Page 184 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Amunds, Mr. Padgett replied that he has no update at this time. NEW BUSINESS - APPOINTMENTS TO THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD Mr. Amunds stated a request has been received from the Clerk to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) for the appointment of two commissioners and one citizen who owns homestead property. Mr. Harris and Mr. Windes volunteered to serve. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the appointment of Mr. Harris and Mr. Windes to the VAB for 2013. 5 yeas. Mr. Amunds recommended resumes be taken from citizens for the next thirty days for the citizen’s position with an appointment made at the July 16 meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. DON W. HOWARD DON R. AMUNDS, CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSTONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) June 18, 2013 -13- Minute Book 69, Page 185 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners