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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.
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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
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Saturday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. The presentation will include
Jim Moore (noted lawyer-historian-actor) re-creating Representa-
tive William Mapole’s role in the event. Retired Judge Keith
Brace will be the Master of Ceremonies. A reenactment of a
scene from World War I will be presented, as well as period
music provided with historic instruments by the Crestview
Chorders. The event is free and will be hosted by members of
the Carver Hill Society. This event will be held at Warriors
Hall.
Mrs. Hollarn noted two other events on the calendar:
February 13, a Gala Centennial Ball will be held on Main Street
and April 16 Crestview’s 100" Birthday Party will be held on
Main Street near the Veterans Memorial.
Mrs. Hollarn introduced Brenda Sniff, Crestview CRA Director.
Mrs. Sniff thanked the Board for its support of the CRA. She
said they have six programs with nine projects being funded.
Mrs. Sniff stated Main Street has been tasked with deliverables
for the CRA, including revitalization and marketing.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Windes stated Item #3 will be pulled for further discussion.
Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the
Consent Agenda less #3.
1. Airports: Reject all bids for the construction of the
Destin Executive Airport Noise Wall and re-advertise for
bids
2. BCC Records: Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2015
and December 1, 2015
4. Finance: Budget Resoclutions and Transfers
(a) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, General Fund
(Okalocosa County Sheriff’s revenue)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-28 (BA #60)
(b) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Tourist
Development Fund (FWC grant for artificial reefs)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-29 (BA #61)
(c) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Tourist
Development Fund (FWC grant for reef construction at
Fish Haven 13)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-30 (BA #62)
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(d) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Natural Disaster
Special Revenue Fund (Grant for 2014 flood event
carried forward)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-31 (BA #63)
(e) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Law Enforcement
Trust Special Revenue Fund (proceeds from confiscated
property)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-32 (BA #64)
(f) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Traffic Education
Special Fund (corporate sponsor for student driver
education)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-33 (BA #65)
(g) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Road & Bridge
Construction Fund (cash carried forward)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-34 (BA #66)
(h) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Road & Bridge
Construction Fund (miscellaneous grants carried
forward)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-35 (BA #67)
(1) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Water & Sewer
Enterprise Fund (FDEP grant for reclaimed water from
Niceville to Eglin Air Force Base)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-36 (BA #68)
(J) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Airport Enterprise
Fund (FAA grants carried forward for ARFF building,
loading bridges and baggage 1lifts, and air traffic
control construction)
RESCLUTION NO. 16-37 (BA #69)
(k) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, Airport Enterprise
Fund (FDCT grants carried forward)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-38 (BA #70)
(1) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget, EMS Enterprise
Fund (Florida Department of Health EMS County Grant)
RESOLUTION NO. 16~39 (BA #71)
(m) Budget Transfer: Capital Outlay Construction Fund,
cash carried forward to restricted balances, BT-16-11
(n) Budget Transfer: Road & Bridge Construction Fund,
transfer approved at December 1, 2015 meeting,
BT-16-12
(o) Budget Transfer: Road & Bridge Construction Fund,
local match for FDOT grant carried forward for the
P.J. Adams Parkway design, BT-16-13
(p) Budget Transfer: Tourist Development Fund, Peter
Mayer Advertising Task Order #184, BT-16-14
5. Growth Management: Access2Care vendor application
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Growth Management: Re-signing of ©previously approved
Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement for Bluewater Bay
Curacao/Southwind Area Drainage Improvement Project
Human Resources: Approval of hiring rate for Budget &
Compliance Manager (Frank Hart at annual salary of $74,048)
Sheriff: Reimbursement for expenses related to Teen
Driver’s Challenge Program in the amount of $9,935.29
Purchasing: Amendment No. 2 to Contract C04-1113-PS with
Panhandle Animal Welfare Society to extend expiration date
of contract to January 31, 2016 and continue month-to-month
if need arises
Purchasing: Amendment No. 1 to Contract C16-2357-TDD with
Horizons for janitorial services for beach parks
Purchasing: Award bid for pipe inspection crawler to
Sanson Equipment Company with total bid price of $113,621
Purchasing: Amendment No. 1 to Contract C06-1335-AP with
Schindler Elevator to extend expiration date for
procurement process
Purchasing: Reject bid from Conecuh Bridge and Engineering
for design and materials for the Okalocsa Lane Bridge
Purchasing: Lease documents for cardiac monitors/
defibrillators from Southeastern Emergency Equipment
Public Works: After-the-fact approval for public event
permit requested by Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
for 2016 Mardi Gras Parade on Santa Rosa Boulevard held on
January 16, 2016
Public Works: Public event permit request Zfrom Destin
Chamber of Commerce for Fifth Bayou, BRay and Back
Run/Walk/Marathon to be held January 23, 2016
Public Works: Public event permit request from Destin 50
Beach Ultra for use of county beach area at James Lee Park
in Destin on February 13 and 14, 2016
Tourist Development: Peter Mayer Advertising Revised Task
Order No. 171 entitled FY 2016 SMP Leisure Broadcast
Packages (Contract C12-2007-TDC)
Tourist Development: Peter Mayer Advertising Revised Task
Order No. 172 entitled FY 2016 SMP Leisure Online Packages
(Contract C12-2007-TDC)
Tourist Development: Peter Mayer Advertising Revised Task
Order No. 173 entitled FY 2016 SMP Co-op Packages (Contract
Cl2-2007-TDC)
Tourist Development: Peter Mayer Advertising Revised Task
Order No. 176 entitled FY 2016 SMP Leisure Print Packages
{(Contract C12-2007-TDC)
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22. Tourist Development: Peter Mayer Advertising Task Order
No. 184 entitled Gulf to Table Phase II (Contract C12-2007-
TDC)
23. Tourist Development: 2016-17 Artificial Reef Construction
Grant in the amount of $60,000 (FWC agreement #15274) with
a $67,000 matching contribution
24, Tourist Development: Confirmation of the City of Destin’s
appointment of Jim Foreman to Tourist Development Council
25. Tourist Development: Submission of grant application for
2016 Gulf Coast Conservation Grants Program in the amount
of $70,000 with a $70,000 matching contribution
26. Water & Sewer: Approval of and authorization for Chairman
to execute contract modification with Eglin Air Force Base
for extension of delivery dates for Eglin Wastewater
Treatment reconfiguration
27. Water & Sewer: Amendment (price sheet) to Contract Cl4-
2073-WS with Electric Motor Repailr Services
5 yeas.
#3. BCC: Commissioner liaison appointment
Mr. Windes stated he put together the liaison appointments and
desires to make a couple of changes. He noted there should be
four representatives to the Okaloosa Walton Transportation
Planning Organization (OWTPO) and advised those appointments
will be Nathan Boyles, Carolyn Ketchel, Trey Goodwin, and Kelly
Windes. Also regarding the 1liaison to the Value Adjustment
Board (VAB), he stated Mr. Boyles will be primary and Mr.
Goodwin will be the alternate. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded
by Mrs. Ketchel, to approve the liaison appointments as amended.
5 yeas.
PUBLIC WORKS - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
CREATING THE PINES AND TRIPLE LAKES ESTATES MSBU
Mr. Stewart stated this request is to schedule a public hearing
to consider adoption of an
