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

Mrs. Ketchel made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve staff’s recommendation as outlined by Mr. Stage above. Mr. Boyles said he believes Republic was complicit, saying they are the subject matter experts and aware of the taxing structure. He supported direction for the County Attorney to look closely at the contract and any remedy for oversight. Mr. Boyles said the State has been very aggressive and he prefers the funds be set aside into a separate reserve and send the State a credit for the DJJ (Department of Juvenile Justice) alleged debt. He stated DJJ is in arrears by about $2 Million. Mr. Goocdwin said it is important to note substantial changes in leadership have been made at the Airports and the county is being proactive on issues that caused this to arise. He stated his concern is with the vendor dropping the ball and it brings to light the county’s need to audit its operators and lessees. Mr. Goodwin said he will support the motion. Mr. Hofstad stated he would 1like to build on Mr. Goodwin’s comments. He advised that he has talked with Warren Averett about providing a scope of work to audit contractors in the enterprise funds. Mr. Hofstad said that item will be brought before the Board to review. Mrs. Ketchel said her motion stands. She added that she understands Mr. Boyles’ concerns but she does not want to mix apples and oranges. The vote was taken—4 yeas, 1 nay. (Mr. Boyles voted no.) NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILL SB 604 PERTAINING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Mr. Hofstad stated this is a resolution supporting Senate Bill 604 (SB 604). He said the proposed legislation pertains to mental health and pre-trial diversion. Mrs. Ketchel advised there is a companion bill, House Bill 439 (HB 439). She said there are three pilot projects, all going to the Miami/Dade area. However, she said the Senator would support moving one of the pilot projects to Okaloosa County. January 19, 2016 ~-12- Minute Book 74, Page 97 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mrs. Ketchel made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adopt the resolution supporting SB 604. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 16-42 PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. Mr. Hofstad stated he will be out of town for six or seven days and the Deputy County Administrator will be in charge in his absence. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. J. D. PEACOCK TII CHARLES K. WINDES, JR., CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) January 19, 2016 -13- Minute Book 74, Page 98 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners