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Meeting Summary
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, April 5, 2011– 8:30 AM
Crestview Courthouse
I. Employee Awards
II. Public Information Update
III. County Administrator’s Update
IV. Public Hearings
1. Request public comment and consideration concerning allowing Water &
Sewer staff to self perform demolition of the former Garniers
Wastewater Treatment Plant. District: 4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Request public comment and consideration concerning approval of the
Program of Projects for FY 2011 Federal Transit Administration Section
5307 grant application and approval to submit the application via
electronic submission. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
3. Request approval of a request submitted by Land Engineering Services
as agent for Evelenar Baptist Church for a FLUM designation change
from LDR to INST, and if the FLUM amendment is approved, request
rezoning from R-1 to INST. The property is located at 2820 Carver
Avenue in Crestview and contains 1.48 acres, more or less. District: 1.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2 Motions: FLUM Approval, second by Bill Roberts; Rezoning second by Dave Parisot
4. Request consideration of staff recommended changes to the Land
Development Code which would revise Chapter 2, Section 2.14
“Institutional District” and Section 2.17 “Schedule of Bulk Regulations”;
Chapter 3, Section 3.06 “Flood Hazard Areas; and Appendix A
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“Definitions”. District: All. This is the first of two scheduled public
hearings.
5. Request public comment and consideration concerning a request
submitted by DRS Training & Control for an economic development ad
valorem property tax abatement. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
6. Request public comment and consideration concerning a request
submitted by “Project Indian” for an economic development ad valorem
property tax abatement. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
V. Visitors
1. Mike Currie, Gang Task Force of Okaloosa & Walton Counties, to present
information to the Board concerning the Task Force in Okaloosa County.
VI. Consent Agenda
1. March 1, 2011 Regular Meeting minutes.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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2. Request approval of a Proclamation in support of the City of Destin in its
efforts to win the “Ultimate Fishing Town USA” competition.
3. Request approval of a Proclamation declaring the month of April as
“Donate Life Month” in Okaloosa County.
4. Request approval of a Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2011 as
“Emergency Medical Services Week” in Okaloosa County.
5. Request approval of a Proclamation declaring May 23-30, 2011 as
“National Beach Safety Week” in Okaloosa County.
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6. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services for state aid for mosquito control/arthropod control
grant in the amount of $36,423.
7. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Community Affairs for
FY 2010 Sate homeland security grant program – Issue 44: citizens
corps program Okaloosa County planning, training, exercise and
equipment grant in the amount of $1,800.
8. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Community Affairs for
FY 2010 Sate homeland security grant program – Issue 44: community
emergency response team (CERT) Okaloosa County planning, training,
exercise and equipment grant in the amount of $2,250.
9. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, Fine & Forfeiture
Fund, to reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Community
Affairs for FY 2010 state homeland security grant program Issues 2, 22
and 34 – Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Ballistic Shield/FR 64 Filters
Sustainment/Management & Administration/ Plasma Torch/Tactile
Robot, Maintenance Region 1 Data Sharing System, Metadata planners
grant in the amount of $338,050.
10. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, Library Cooperative
Fund, to reflect appropriations for budget transfer-in from Garage
Services Fund for purchase of a vehicle in the amount of $4,200.
11. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, County Health
Department Fund, to reflect appropriations for other miscellaneous
revenue in the amount of $6,094.
12. Request approval of a Special Event Permit to utilize a county beach area
near the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island for a volleyball tournament to be
held April 23, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., sponsored by the
Leadership Class at Fort Walton Beach High School.
13. Request approval of payment in the amount of $78,635 to Layne
Christensen Company for emergency repairs made to the Hawkins Street
well pump in Fort Walton Beach.
VII. Department Business
1. Robin Wright/Judicial
a. Request consideration of a Coordinator position in support of the
establishment of a Veterans’ Court in Okaloosa County. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
a & b positions; equipment tabled; list requested.
b. Request consideration of a Case Manager position in support of the
Probate Division in Okaloosa County. District: All.
2. Donald Turner/Facility Maintenance
a. Request consideration and staff direction for a request submitted by the
Baker Area Recreation Association for electrician services for installation
of two large fans in the horse arena. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
3. Richard Brannon/Purchasing
a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning the proposed
purchase of the Brackin Building in Crestview which is currently leased
for county offices. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, James Campbell, David Parisot
NAYS: Wayne Harris
4. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment
2 for an extension of time to the subgrant agreement for state financial
assistance agreement between the County and Blackman Community
Water System. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
5. Kay Godwin/Human Resources
a. Request approval to modify the Human Resources Policy Manual by the
addition of a texting policy. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
b. Request consideration and staff direction concerning appointment of a
screening committee to review candidates for the position of County
Extension Director. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
6. Elliot Kampert/Growth Management
a. Request approval of the electronic submission of an updated OEA Grant
application which would support a small area study and provide
operating expenses for the Growth Project Coordinator. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
b. Request approval to award the contract for the Tri-County Small Area
Study to Matrix Design Group. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
7. Greg Donovan/Airports
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an
Assignment of Lease for Block 4, Lot 2 at the Destin Airport, and
approval of an associated request for notification of default to Peoples
National Bank. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order
#12 with AVCON, Inc. for design and bidding phase services for the
West Hangar Area Public Parking project at Bob Sikes Airport. District:
All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Lease &
Operating Agreements with American, Continental, Delta, US Airways &
Vision Airlines. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
d. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a
Supplemental Lease Agreement at the request of the General Services
Administration for a change of address on the Transportation Security
Administration’s lease at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport.
District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
8. John Hofstad/Public Works
a. Request approval of a list of dirt roads presented by county staff for
proposed milling. District: 1&3.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
b. Request approval of a request submitted by 32532 Realty Partners for
acceptance of Antioch Road turn lane improvements into the County’s
permanent maintenance system and release of the related Letter of
Credit. District: 1.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute the
Statutory Worksheet for the Sylvania Heights CDBG Street Overlay
Project as required by the State. District: 4.
d. Request acceptance for recording of an Easement related to the County
Road 2 drainage improvements EWP project. District: 3.
e. Request acceptance of an easement from Eglin Air Force Base for the
right-of-way for Sunset Lane in Shalimar, and request approval of and
authorize the Chairman to execute the related Physical Condition Report.
District: 2.
VIII. Old Business
1. Consider a request by legal counsel Greg Stewart to schedule an
executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding Smith vs.
Okaloosa County and the Shalimar Annex Reverter Clause. Suggested
date and time is April 19, 2011, 5:00 p.m. in the Water & Sewer Building
in Fort Walton Beach. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
IX. New Business
1. Request approval of FY 2010/2011 4th Quarter BCC calendars. District:
All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Request approval of a resolution supporting SB 310 and HB 285 which
support the right for members of the public to be heard at meetings of
governmental boards and commissions. Upon signing, request that
resolutions be sent to local legislative delegation as well as bill sponsors
Sen. Joe Negron and Rep. Eric Eisnaugle and to the First Amendment
Foundation. District: All
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator’s Office
at (850) 651-7515 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-
800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in
order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service.
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