Okaloosa County BOCC — April 7, 2015 — 2-17-15 minutes

February 17, 2015 Regular Tuesday Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Water & Sewer Administration Building in Fort Walton Beach. Members present were Nathan D. Boyles, Chairman; Charles K. Windes, Jr., Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Carolyn Ketchel; and Trey Goodwin. Also present were J. D. Peacock, II, Clerk of Circuit Court; John Hofstad, County Administrator; Greg Stewart, County Attorney; and Gary Stanford, Finance Director, Clerk’s Office. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'’S UPDATE Mr. Hofstad reported the interview process for the Deputy Administrator position was completed earlier today. He said a recommendation will be presented at the next meeting. Mr. Hofstad also advised that he met with Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux to discuss the significant needs for his office with regard to new voting equipment. He said at the next meeting he will return with information on appointments to a selection committee to review voting equipment options. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S UPDATE Mr. Stewart stated he has nothing. COMMISSIONER’'S MINUTE Mr. Harris stated two weeks ago the Board sat through three hours of discussion options and in the end some were successful and some were not. He said the leadership of Nathan Boyles and Kelly Windes is a benefit to this county. Mr. Goodwin and Mr. Windes stated they have nothing at this time. Mrs. Ketchel thanked Sheriff Ashley and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office for providing an officer at the meeting. February 17, 2015 -1- Minute Book 72, Page 162 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners CLERK OF COURTS' UPDATE Mr. Peacock said at the last meeting, Mr. Hofstad spoke on the need for adding resources for his office. He agreed with Mr. Hofstad’'s request and said it is sorely needed. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Julian Cook, Monahan Drive in Fort Walton Beach, stated he would like to speak on the agenda item to consider renaming the ailrport. He said his reasons are not to stand for or against the issue but to bring scope to the matter. Mr. Cook felt there could be ramifications on tonight'’s vote, saying it is one thing to change the name as a branding initiative only but another for an international operation. He asked if due diligence has been done regarding security and costs for an international operation. Mr. Cook stated he has heard the proposed move is in name only. However, he said using the word “international” in the name is a promise to the consumer. Mr. Cook asked if we know with certainty that what we are doing is in name only. He said input is required from other entities regarding international status. Mr. Cook stated Eglin Air Force Base (EAFB} 1s one of only 12 joint use military facilities in the world and asked if Eglin officials have approved the name change. Mr. Cook cited various federal regulations regarding security operations, customs, and agricultural inspections at international airports. He said the airport would be zrequired to provide office space for these federal operations at no cost. Another concern expressed by Mr. Cook was how changing the alrport would affect the viability of EAFB. He asked if it could preempt EAFB for being considered for drone operations or if it would have an adverse effect during the next round of BRAC. Mr. Cook then concluded his remarks by asking if we are being fair to the consumer if including the word *“international” is for branding purposes only. VISITOR - CLERK OF COURTS J. D. PEACOCK, ROLE OF NEW INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPARTMENT Clerk of Courts J. D. Peacock thanked the Board for allowing him to explain a new role or a re-designated role in the Clerk’s February 17, 2015 -2- Minute Book 72, Page 163 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Office. He stated it is a new day in the Clerk’s Office and he will continue the work begun by his predecessor Don Howard to enhance the Internal Audit Department. Mr. Peacock referred to the hirin