Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council — May 30, 2013 — Minutes — reading text

Gossom, Rigdon, Windes, Rice, Peterson VII. Schedule July TDC Meeting (Dan O’Byrne) a. Thursday July 25, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Emerald Coast Convention Center VIII. New Business (Kelly Windes) Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department Page 4 Printed 6/28/2013 Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2013 a. Beach Safety and Accessibility Issues Commissioner Windes commented that it has come to his attention that some unfortunate events have occurred on the Okaloosa Island beaches lately. He proposed extending the lifeguard services from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the cost through Labor Day would be $19,000. Additionally, the lifeguard service needs an ATV, which would cost an additional $6,000. The funds would come out of 2nd Penny reserves. Mr. Dixon commented that Destin should receive the same services. Motion to Recommend the Approval of Increased Funds of $25,000 each for Extended Lifeguard Service Times and ATVs, for Okaloosa and Destin Lifeguards from the 2nd Penny Reserves RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Windes SECONDER: Gossom AYES: Empson, Guidry, Rigdon, Rice, Peterson, Dixon b. Access and Bathrooms Update Last month’s request for $500,000 cleared the Board of County Commissioners. The engineering firm and Public Works should have a plan available in 30 days to go before the Board. IX. Public Comment a. Mr. Steve Czonstka, Viva 500 b. Rebecca Sherry, Condo Alliance of Okaloosa Island Mr. Steve Czonstka, with the Heritage Museum, spoke about the time capsule which was unveiled at Saturday in the Park on April 30. He stated the next opportunity to view it would be at the “Night at the Museum” event on July 20. He also reminded the Council that the County Centennial is coming up. Mrs. Rebecca Sherry of the Condo Alliance of Okaloosa Island, thanked Mr. George Gray for the passion and devotion he shows in his work with the turtles. She shared her concerns over the new positions the county is currently staffing and talked about TDC transparency. Ms. Sherry continued by reiterating her previous month’s request for a sand tracer study. She concluded by thanking the Council for their service and fresh perspective. Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department Page 5 Printed 6/28/2013 Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2013 X. Adjourn (Mr. Peterson) Motion to Adjourn at 4:33 p.m. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Windes SECONDER: Rice AYES: Empson, Guidry, Rigdon, Gossom, Peterson, Dixon APPROVED: APPROVED: By:____________________________ By:________________________________ Name:_________________________ Name: Daniel O’Byrne________________ Title:__________________________ Title: Director, Tourist Development Dept. Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department Page 6 Printed 6/28/2013