Okaloosa County BOCC — March 1, 2016 — Jan 19, 2016 Minutes

January 19, 2016 Regular Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building in Shalimar. Members present were Charles K. Windes, Jr. Chairman; Carolyn Ketchel, Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Nathan Boyles; and Trey Goodwin. Also present were Gary J. Stanford, Finance Officer, Clerk’s Office; John Hofstad, County Administrator; and Greg Stewart, County Attorney. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE Mr. Hofstad had nothing. COUNTY ATTORNEY’S UPDATE Mr. Stewart reported communication was received from Mary Esther Mayor Margaret McLemore with concerns of dual taxation regarding payment to the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) for animal control services 1in the county. He said the Legal Department prepared an analysis to see if there was a violation and it is their conclusion there is none. Mr. Stewart requested authorization for the Chairman to execute a letter addressed to Mayor McLemore regarding this legal analysis., Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to follow Mr. Stewart’s recommendation and to authorize the Chairman to execute the subject letter. 5 yeas. COMMISSIONER’S MINUTE There were no comments from any commissioners. CLERK OF COURTS MINUTE Mr. Stanford said the Clerk’s Office has nothing. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Debra Nelson, Campbell Drive, Fort Walton Beach, asked if there is any way the Board can designate the median from Mooney Road north to Highway 85 as a protected wildflower =zone. She expressed concern about the wildflowers being mowed too early. January 19, 2016 -1- Minute Book 74, Page 86 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mrs. Ketchel explained this area 1is under the control of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). She noted that she is currently working with FDOT about establishing wildflower areas along Highways 123 and 85 after construction is completed. Mrs. Ketchel said she can write a letter regarding Ms. Nelson’s concerns. Mr. Hofstad recommend the Public Works Director work with FDOT officials and research this item further. VISITOR - SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS PAUL ILUX, DEMONSTRATION OF NEW VOTING EQUIPMENT Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux, stated training is being held next door to the Chambers on the new election equipment recently purchased by the county for our citizens. He said he wanted to take this opportunity to demonstrate the equipment. Mr. Lux stated the DS200 Digital Scanner is faster and more accurate. The Automark, a piece required to be ADA compliant, takes a blank ballot and displays it on a screen for voting. A third piece of equipment is a tablet which will be used for voter sign in rather than the paper sign in sheets. The last component is the DS850 high speed scanner. It can scan 18,000 ballots per hour. VISITOR - PAT HOLLARN, CHATRMAN FOR CITY OF CRESTVIEW CENTENNIAL Mrs. Pat Hollarn stated that although she 1is a resident of Shalimar, she is present to represent the City of Crestview’s Centennial Committee as its Chairman. She said after creation of Okalocosa County in 1915, 1t was necessary to establish a county seat. The communities of Laurel Hill, Baker, Milligan, and Crestview competed for the selection with Crestview succeeding in the political and electoral contest. Mrs. Hollarn pointed out the Crestview Centennial Committee was created in the fall of 2014. She said the city’s CRA invited its Main Street Crestview Association to plan and implement the year’s celebration. Other individuals and organizations were included in the preparation to produce an entire year of events. Mrs. Hollarn stated that the packets provided to the commissioners outline the calendar of events. The opening event is a dramatic presentation entitled “Crestview Becoming the County Seat” and will be presented on Friday, January 22 at 7 p.m. A matinee performance will be held on January 19, 2016 -2~ Minute Book 74, Page 87 Okaloosa County Bo