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Meeting Summary
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, September 20, 2011– 8:30 AM
Water and Sewer
I. Employee Awards
II. Public Information Update
III. County Administrator’s Update
IV. Public Hearings
1. Request public comment and consideration of a request from the
Escambia County Housing Finance Authority concerning an Interlocal
Agreement and Resolution related to the Housing Authority’s issuance of
Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Request public comment and consideration concerning approval of a
proposed Ordinance repealing all provisions of County Code which
address firearms and ammunition as required by State law. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, James
Campbell
NAYS: David Parisot
3. Request public comment and consideration concerning a staff request
for plan amendment and rezoning of various parcels located in the
vicinity of Airport Road and Wayne Rogers Boulevard in Crestview.
Requested FLUM changes are from I to AC-.5, and if FLUM amendment is
approved, request rezoning from I-2 to AC-.5. 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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V. Visitors
1. Steven Schmidt, Public Services Director, City of Destin, to address the
Board concerning Norriego Point boat parking.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Patrick Barcus, to address the Board concerning a proposed Aqua
Culture Center & Hatchery for Okaloosa Island.
3. Mary Lou Reed, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board, to
address the Board concerning approval of the Regional Workforce plan
Modification for program year 2011-2012.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
Private sector rep - Bill Roberts; Don Amunds
VI. Consent Agenda
1. Request approval of a Proclamation designating September 19-23, 2011
as Senior Corps Week in Okaloosa County.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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2. Request approval of a Proclamation designating September 22, 2011 as
American Business Women’s Day in Okaloosa County.
3. Request approval of a Proclamation designating September 24, 2011 as
Vet Center Day in Okaloosa County.
4. Request approval for the County Administrator to execute Preliminary
Population Estimate forms produced by the Bureau of Economic and
Business Research at the University of West Florida for permanent
Okaloosa County residents, indicating that the population numbers
appear to be reasonable.
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5. Request approval of request from Benjamin Anderson, Okaloosa County
Tax Collector, to extend the tax roll due to extended hearing dates of the
Value Adjustment Board.
6. Request approval of final payment in the amount of $31,111.63 to
Blackman Community Water System for construction of a public potable
water system.
7. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, County
Transportation Trust Fund, to reflect appropriations from Florida
Department of Transportation for renewal of operating and maintaining
the Okaloosa County computerized traffic signal system grant in the
amount of $200,000.
8. Request approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $8,158 for
the Public Defender office’s portion of the computer network wiring and
switching hardware for the courthouse annex extension building.
VII. Department Business
1. Catherine White/Drug Court
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Grant No.
AH105 from the Department of Children & Families Substance Abuse &
Mental Health Services division for funding of two positions under
direction of the Drug Court Manager. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Mark Bellinger/Tourist Development Council
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an
Advertising Agreement with the Zimmerman Agency for tourism
marketing & advertising initiatives. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
pocket item-Aramark extension-Don Amunds motion; Dave Parisot second; approved 1 yr extension.
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3. John Hofstad/Public Works
a. Request approval of a request submitted by Mitzi Henley and Russ
Aldrich to schedule a public hearing on October 18, 2011 for a vacation
of a portion of Sunset Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach. District: 4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
4. Don Vanderhoek/Information Systems
a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning a new
Commissioner District scenario based upon 2010 Census data, with final
approval to be scheduled for the October 4th meeting. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
Plan 1 consensus; still goes to public before adoption.
5. James Taylor/Risk Management
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute renewals of
Johns Eastern Company and CACI Actuary contracts. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
6. Elliot Kampert/Growth Management
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Joint
Participation Agreement and authorizing Resolution for FY 2012 Transit
Block Grant Funding and Task Order No.46 for reimbursement of
operating costs to Okaloosa County Transit. 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
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b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Joint
Participation Agreement and authorizing Resolution for FY 2012 Urban
Corridor Grant Funding and Task Order No.47 for reimbursement of
operating costs to Okaloosa County Transit. District: All.
7. Richard Brannon/Purchasing
a. Request approval to award the contract for Medical Insurance Agent of
Record to Barnes Insurance. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, David Parisot
NAYS: Don Amunds, James Campbell
b. Request approval of a request submitted by Sharing & Caring of Niceville
for construction of a new addition (20’ x 37’) to their building on land
they lease from the County. District: 5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
c. Request consideration and approval of staff recommended changes to
the Purchasing Department Policy Manuals. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
8. Greg Donovan/Airports
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Change
Order No. 2 with Anderson Columbia for stormwater improvements for
the Taxiway A Rehabilitation project at Bob Sikes Airport. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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b. Request approval to add six (6) Airport Communication Specialist
positions to the Northwest Florida Regional Airport Department.
District: All.
c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract
with First Class Perks, LLC for restaurant and concession services at
Northwest Florida Regional Airport. District: All.
d. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a concession
agreement, facility lease and Amendment No. 1 with Simply Wheelz, LLC
(dba Advantage Rent A Car) for rental car services at Northwest Florida
Regional Airport. District: All.
9. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Lease
Agreements and renewals with tenants located in the building on
Oddfellow Road next to the Water & Sewer Administration Building in
Fort Walton Beach. District: 4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order
No. 52 with Constantine Engineering for professional & technical
engineering services to the Water & Sewer Department. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order
No. 53 with Constantine Engineering for assistance with the 2012
Sunshine State One-Call of Florida subsurface utility engineering
services project. 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
d. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an extension
of the existing SCADA support services & maintenance contract with
TESCO Controls, Inc. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
e. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract
with Eglin Air Force Base for planning, design and construction of a lift
station and force main for Duke Field. District: 1 & 3.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
10. Dino Villani/Public Safety
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a renewal of
the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Public Safety to
provide advanced life support ambulance service within Okaloosa
County. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Subgrant
Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management to
update hazards analysis data for Okaloosa County. 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
c. Request approval to notify vendor of intent to purchase two (2)
medium-duty ambulances based on final approval of the FY 2012 budget
and to order on October 1, 2011 for replacement of two aging
ambulances. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
d. Request approval to extend the current contract with Professional
Adjustment Corporation at the same terms and conditions for collection
services for Emergency Medical Services patient accounts. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
e. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seventh
Amendment to the Medical Examiner Services Agreement for medical
examiner services for Okaloosa County as required by state statute.
District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
f. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract
with Panhandle Animal Welfare Society for renewal of the contract for
animal control services in the unincorporated areas of Okaloosa County.
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
g. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seventh
Amendment to the Agreement with Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
for legal aid services for indigent residents of Okaloosa County as
required by state statute. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
G&H
h. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seventh
Amendment to the Agreement with Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. for
the Teen Court program for FY 2011-2012. District: All.
VIII. Old Business
1. Consider support of a local RESTORE Council concept for the Senate
RESTORE Act of 2011. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
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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