Okaloosa County BOCC — October 4, 2013 — October 1, 2013 Regular Meeting — reading text

neighborhood. He said he is opposed to giving the applicant more time. Mr. Welch stated it is not necessary to destroy a neighborhood to install this tower. Mr. Amunds asked Mr. Welch if he wants the Board to make a decision today rather than give Crown Castle an opportunity to try to locate the tower at the park. Mr. Welch proposed the Board just tell them “no.” Mr. Paul Wargo, Lido Circle, presented a diagram and explained where his home is located in relation to the proposed tower site. He said the entire tower will be exposed from his location. Mr. Wargo stated the residents take pride in their community, pointing out there are no telephone poles or overhead lines. Mr. Boyles asked for clarification on what direction is to be taken. He expressed concern the position taken should be legally defensible. Mr. Boyles stated a 90-day extension has been requested and if a decision is made today, it better be done the right way. He said he does not want to rush into this and have an appeal on the backside. Mr. Dowd said along those lines he would like to ask the Bluewater Bay residents if they want to be duplicitous. He said this will probably be back before the Board in 90 days and the residents’ comments would be fresh in the commissioners’ mind at that time. Mr. Floyd Libell, Rock Cove Subdivision, stated he is not pushing for a decision today. He said the homeowners would like more time to prepare. Ms. Westine stated she would like to speak very candidly and advised that she is not prepared to go forward with a full hearing today. She advised that she called off her witnesses and her only request today is for a 90-day continuance. October 1, 2013 -6- Minute Book 70, Page 73 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Thaddeus Wallace, representing the Magnolia Forest Homeowners Association, thanked the Chairman for his recommendation at the initial hearing for Ms. Westine and Crown Castle to meet with the residents. He said that he contacted and met with Senator Gaetz the Director of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Wallace stated he learned location of the tower at Fred Gannon State Park is very much possible but there is a process. He felt if the Board would submit a letter of support for that process, it would be helpful. Mr. Wallace said he spoke with Mr. Dudley, Crown Castle representative, and was able to confirm Crown Castle has begun the application process to locate the tower at the park. ‘He stated they will help them in the process and believes the 90-day extension will allow time to find a suitable tower location at the park. Mr. Jack Brooks, Lido Circle, stated his neighborhood does not have a homeowners association. He expressed concern about what Girection will be taken. Mr, Brooks questioned what he perceived to be the Board’s support for the tower at the first hearing because it would support emergency services communications. He said his research shows the towers can be further apart and he believes it is not necessary for the tower to be that tall. Mr. Jerry Mallory, representing the Royal Oak Villas Homeowners Association, said he believes the 90-day request is worth considering. Mr. Amunds closed the public comment period and brought the discussion back to the Board. Mr. Windes said he believes it is in the best interest of everyone involved to grant the 90-day continuance. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the 90-day continuance requested by Ms. Westine and to endorse a letter supporting the application process for location of the tower at Fred Gannon State Park. Mr. Parisot suggested letters from the Chairman be sent to: all state agencies involved in this proceed. Mr. Boyles stated the applicant is not ready to process today and if the Board did go forward, there would probably be an appeal which would result in a court case. Mr. Harris voiced support of the motion. 5 yeas. October 1, 2013 -7- Minute Book 70, Page 74 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING -—- PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ENCOMPASSING SHERIFF'S FIRING RANGE : Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider the purchase of property encompassing the Sheriff’s Firearms and Tactical Training Facility, or firing range, plus additional property encompassing 8.91 acres. Undersheriff Don Adams advised he is present to answer any questions, noting that he has already talked to each commissioner individually regarding the wisdom of this purchase. He stated all steps in the process have been taken, including the securing of an affidavit from all property owners and obtaining three proposals for a survey. Mr. Dowd stated he believes there is compliance with all statutory requirements. He said the Board’s decision is now whether or not to proceed and how many acres to purchase. Mr. Amunds responded that he supports the purchase of the larger tract consisting of 8.91 acres for $89,900. Undersheriff Adams stated the property will be purchased with seized drug money and owning the parcel will provide an opportunity to make long-term improvements. Upon inquiry by Mr. Dowd, Undersheriff Adams Stated the Sheriff’s Office will make the purchase and then deed the property to the county. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed purchase. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to purchase the 8.91 acres encompassing the firing range for $89,900. 5 yeas. SHERIFF — REQUEST TO CARRY FORWARD $300,000 FROM FY 2013 FOR AMMUNITION PURCHASE Undersheriff Adams explained funds were encumbered in the FY 2013 budget for ‘the purchase of a three-year supply of ammunition. However, the delivery was not made prior to end of the fiscal year. He requested $300,000 be carried forward and allocated for the ammunition purchase. A lengthy discussion ensued. Mr. Stanford clarified these funds were encumbered in FY 2013 and could not be spent. The unspent funds will be remitted back to the BCC. A budget amendment would then be prepared transferring the funds to the Sheriff’s Office for the ammunition purchase. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the request. 5 yeas. October 1, 2013 -8- Minute Book 70, Page 75 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners VISITOR - SAL NODJOMIAN, MATRIX DESIGN GROUP, UPDATE OF RESTORE ALLOWED ACTIVITIES SURVEY Mr. Sal Nodjomian, Executive Vice President of the Matrix Design Group (RESTORE Act consulting firm), stated the Board formed the ORAC (Okaloosa RESTORE Act Advisory Committee) which has been meeting for the past three months. He believes the Board could not have selected a better group of 11 people to be on ORAC, Mr. Nodjomian reported the administrative ground rules have been established and ORAC has been educated on the RESTORE process. He listed the following items to be addressed: e Establish ORAC goals e Develop a model to help evaluate projects e Evaluate Treasury Rules e Test the model with several projects e Refine model as necessary e Develop project information collection tool e Collect project requests e Use model to score and rank projects 2 Develop multi-year implementation plan Mr. Nodjomian stated a survey was given to the commissioners for input on how to rank projects. The results are as follows: e 24 points to infrastructure projects benefiting the economy or ecological resources, including ports * 16 points to restoration and protection of natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches and coastal wetlands e 14 points to workforce development and job creation e 11 points to mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife and natural resources e 6.4 points to promotion of tourism e 6.2 points to coastal flood protection and related infrastructure * 6 points to planning assistance e 5.2 points to implementation of federally approved marine, coastal or comprehensive conservation management plans * 5.2 points for improvements to or on state parks October 1, 2013 ~9- Minute Book 70, Page 76 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Parisot requested Item #17 be pulled for discussion. 17. Tourist Development: Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute amendment and renewal of contract with Horizons for cleaning services for county parks bathrooms Mr. Parisot questioned the contract as it was written which provides the Tourist Development Council (TDC) as the monitoring entity. He felt this should be changed to the county’s Parks Division. Mr. Amunds pointed out that it is TDC funds and asked why TDC should not have oversight. He acknowledged the county Parks Division is called out when there are problems/repairs at the parks. When asked for comment, Mr. Dowd stated it is a benefit to the tourist development district so he believes the purpose is valid in that regard but does not think it is decisive. Mr. Boyles said his understanding is TDC approves the annual expenditure and beyond that point service and oversight is by the Parks Division. He asked if he is missing something. A lengthy discussion ensued. Mr. Hofstad said he believes the discussion is about administration of the contract. He stated funding oversight is by the TDD, adding there is no problem from the Public Works Department perspective because the Parks Division monitors the parks any way. He felt this to be a legal item. Mr. Amunds said it was his understanding Mr. Parisot wanted to move the funding from TDC to Parks. Mr. Dowd asked if a budget transfer is required. Mr. Stanford explained TDC does not fund the entire thing, saying General Fund dollars also fund the parks. He said it is a matter of procedure or authorization as to who is in control of the contract. Mr. Parisot renewed his position that administration of the contract should be with the Parks Department. Mr. Boyles asked what is broken with the current system. Mr. Daniel O’Byrne, TDD Director, stated management issues have been addressed. Previously, money for the bathrooms was in the second and third pennies but has been moved into the first penny and Jim Trifilio is in charge of that. Discussion continued. Mr. Richard Brannon, Purchasing Director, stated it is no problem to change who monitors the contract. Mr: Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Windes, to approve the amendment and renewal of the contract with Horizons for cleaning services of October 1, 2013 -10- Minute Book 70, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 77 bathrooms in county parks and to change the monitoring agency of the contract from TDD to the Parks Division. 5 yeas. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve Items #1 through #16 and #18 of the Consent Agenda: 1. Special Event Permit request by the Shalimar United Methodist Church for a block party at Port Dixie Park on October 5 2. Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute contract renewal with Asphalt Paving Systems to provide micro-surfacing, chip seals, and fog seals for the Road Division 3. Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 2 with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Commuter Assistance Grant and adopt the accompanying resolution RESOLUTION NO. 13-144 4. Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute FY 2013-14 EMS County Grant application and adopt the accompanying resolution RESOLUTION NO. 13-145 5. Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute a Merchant Application and Agreement with Payment Processing, Inc. for acceptance of credit cards for payment of building permit applications in the Growth Management Department 6. Approval of Minutes for July 15, 2013 Budget Workshop; July 16, 2013. Regular Meeting; July 23, 2013 Budget Workshop; and July 30, 2013 Budget Workshop 7. Approve contract renewal with First Southwest Company for financial advisory services 8. Special Event Permit request by the Northwest Florida Track