Okaloosa County BOCC — April 27, 2013 — Minutes — reading text

create 15 new ones. They plan to make a capital investment of $1 Million. The average wage of the jobs will be 143% over the average county wage. Mr. Amunds opened the floor for public comment. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the ad valorem tax exemption for Project Machine. 4 yeas. (Mr. Harris was not present.) ORDINANCE NO. 13-08 RESOLUTION NO. 13-19 PUBLIC HEARING – REQUEST FROM GROWTH MANAGEMENT TO AMEND FLUM DESIGNATIONS AND REZONE CERTAIN PARCELS OFF FAIRCHILD ROAD IN CRESTVIEW (9:00 A.M.) Mr. Kampert pointed out this was an advertised hearing and someone may have come to the meeting to address the subject. Mr. Amunds opened the floor for public comment. No one came forward to speak. This hearing was once again closed. PUBLIC HEARING – APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDS (9:00 A.M.) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to inform the public of the county’s intent to apply for public transportation funds in the amount of $1,168,777 for Fiscal Year 2013 disbursements from the Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 program. Mr. Kampert stated the Program of Projects will be attached to the application. He advised that no General Fund dollars will be used for matching funds; the match will be derived from transit system expenditures. Mr. Kampert requested approval to move forward with the electronic submission of the FY 2013 Section 5307 grant application and for staff’s use of an electronic PIN number certifying the Chairman’s signature on the application and all future grant documents and to sign the subsequent task order for contract transportation services with Okaloosa County Transit. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition of this item. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to February 5, 2013 -11- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approve the recommendations of the department head as outlined above. 4 yeas. (Mr. Harris was not present.) VISITOR – MIKE WRIGHTREYNOLDS, PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Mike WrightReynolds stated over the past several months the By-Laws for the Park Advisory Committee have been reviewed and rewritten. Adjustments were made to the membership of the committee and the first meeting was held in January. The regularly scheduled meetings of the Parks Advisory Committee will be the first Wednesday of each month. He advised there is currently a vacancy in the District V slot. Mr. WrightReynolds said he wants to let the public know these are open meetings and the committee will entertain any and all ideas. Mr. Parisot remarked that he read the minutes of past Parks Committee meetings and the committee members are traveling to all county parks to obtain firsthand information on the condition of the parks. Mr. WrightReynolds confirmed that to be true. Mr. Dowd cautioned that it is more appropriate for the members of the committee to visit these sites individually rather than as a group so as not to violate any Sunshine Law requirements. Mr. WrightReynolds thanked Mr. Dowd for that insight. VISITOR – KAY RASMUSSEN, EDC, REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROJECT UPUNDER Ms. Kay Rasmussen, Interim President of the EDC, requested approval for a public hearing to consider an economic development ad valorem tax exemption for Project UpUnder. She said this company will provide a unique opportunity for diversification, particularly during the shoulder season (tourism). The company plans to open with 67 jobs and within five years have more than 350 jobs. The average wage will be 113% above the average county wage. The proposed capital investment is $23 Million. She requested the Board approve a public hearing to consider an ad valorem tax exemption for both real property and tangible personal property for a period of ten years. Ms. Rasmussen said the University of West Florida HAAS Center has measured the return of investment for the full ten- year exemption at 249%. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to authorize advertising for public hearing to consider this request. Mr. Boyles stated that he understands the company and EDC do not February 5, 2013 -12- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners have to disclose the identity of “Project UpUnder” but he needs to hear from his constituents how they feel about extending the exemption for this time period. He requested Ms. Rasmussen ask the company to waive confidentiality in order for him to discuss this with residents. Mr. Parisot said he believes this is the first company not on the targeted list to make application. The vote was taken for the public hearing—4 yeas. (Mr. Harris was not present.) CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Airports Director Greg Donovan requested Item #10 listed as “Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment Number Four to Emerald Coast Aviation Lease for the fixed base operator concession at Bob Sikes Airport” be removed. Mr. Parisot said he would like to talk about Item #12, a resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to establish an office on Hurlburt Air Force Base. He stated that many of those stationed at Hurlburt Field live in Santa Rosa County and questioned Okaloosa County residents bearing the costs for any driver’s license function which is a state role. Mr. Parisot said the resolution being considered is for approval of county business functions, such as collection of ad valorem taxes and business taxes. He clarified the proposed resolution would allow the Tax Collector to open a sixth office to conduct county business. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve Items 1 through 9 and 11 through 15 on the Consent Agenda. 1. Public Works: Request from developer for Mossy Oaks Plantation Phase I to enter into county’s permanent maintenance program and Community Bank LOC #226 for $127,000 to be released 2. Public Works: Authorize Chairman to execute deed and resolution providing FDOT with small parcel needed for intersection improvements at S.R. 4 and S.R. 10 RESOLUTION NO. 13-20 3. Budget Resolutions and Transfers: (a) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (modification to Florida Division of Emergency Management State Homeland Security Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 13-21 (BA #65) February 5, 2013 -13- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners  (b) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (modification to Florida Division of Emergency Management State Homeland Security Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 13-22 (BA #66) (c) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Tourist Development Fund (Fort Walton Beach beach restoration grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 13-23 (BA #67) (d) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, S.H.I.P. Fund (Florida Housing Finance Corporation distribution grant for Sadowski Housing Incentive Program) RESOLUTION NO. 13-24 (BA #68) (e) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration appropriations for checked baggage recapitalization screening design services project at Northwest Florida Regional Airport) RESOLUTION NO. 13-25 (BA #69) (f) Budget Transfer: Tourist Development Fund, local match for Florida Department of Environmental Protection Fort Walton Beach beach restoration project carried forward, BT-13-19 (g) Budget Transfer: Additional Court Cost Fund, configuration of Judicial network to South County ring architecture, BT-13-20 (h) Budget Transfer: General Fund, county share of aerial photography costs of contract with Pictometry International Corporation, BT-13-21 4. Public Safety: Proclamations recognizing local hospitals for their support of the Okaloosa County Emergency Management Committee meetings 5. County Administrator: Letter of support for Continuum of Care Emergency Shelter, Opportunity Place Shelter on Lovejoy Road to continue use as an emergency shelter and provider of outreach activities 6. Sheriff: LETF disbursement of $3,000 to Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center 7. County Administrator: Letter of support for Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida for continued provision of homeless prevention activities 8. Growth Management: Appointment of Payne Walker to fill District II vacancy on Board of Adjustment 9. Proclamation designating the month of March as Women’s History Month 11. December 18, 2012 regular meeting minutes February 5, 2013 -14- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 12. Resolution to authorize the Tax Collector to establish and locate a branch office at 120 Simpson Avenue, Room 11 at Hurlburt Field RESOLUTION NO. 13-26 13. County Administrator: Letter of support for Northwest Florida Comprehensive Services for Children, Inc. for continued provision of street outreach activities. 14. Facilities Maintenance: Authorize Chairman to execute letter to Sheriff Ashley acknowledging transfer of 26 pieces of HVAC equipment to Facilities Maintenance Department for use in county buildings 15. Extension Office: Final payment (Application #4) to Moulton Construction, Inc. in the amount of $78,240 for construction of County Extension Building on Airport Road in Crestview 4 yeas. (Mr. Harris was not present.) GROWTH MANAGEMENT – FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, REIKER SUBDIVISION Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, presented the final plat for Reiker Subdivision, a proposed two-lot single family detached residential subdivision as submitted by Mark Siner with Choctaw Engineering on behalf of property owner Joshua C. Reiker. The property is located at the northeast corner of Hudson Drive and Beach Drive in Fort Walton Beach and contains .70 acre. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to grant final plat approval. 4 yeas. (Mr. Harris was not present.) RECESS – The meeting was recessed at 10:00 a.m. and reconvened at 10:12 a.m. WATER & SEWER SYSTEM – APPROVAL TO SOLICIT QUOTES FOR PURCHASE OF PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR EAST COUNTY/EGLIN MASTER SEWER PLAN Mr. Jeff Littrell, Water & Sewer System Director, requested authorization for the Purchasing Department to solicit quotes in lieu of formal bids for pipe and associated materials for the East County/Eglin Master Sewer Plan at the appropriate time during each phase. He explained the ten phases of the project are either currently in Okaloosa County Water & Sewer’s Five- Year CIP or are funded by Eglin AFB. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the request. Mr. Boyles recommended Purchasing and Water & Sewer monitor the costs and February 5, 2013 -15- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners if the best costs are not secured by quotes, to return to the formal bid process. 4 yeas. (Mr. Harris was not present.) WATER & SEWER – EGLIN AFB UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION PROPOSAL Mr. Littrell requested approval to submit a proposal for Eglin AFB Utilities Privatization (UP) and to authorize