Okaloosa County BOCC — June 7, 2016 — 5-17-16 regular meeting minutes

May 17 , 2016 Regular Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 8: 30 a . m. at the County Administration Building in Shalimar . Members present were Charles K. Windes , Jr . Chairman ; Carolyn Ketchel , Vice Chairman ; Wayne Harris (departed at 10 : 20 a . m. and did not return) ; Nathan Boyles ; and Trey Goodwin . Also present were J. D. Peacock II , Clerk of Circuit Court ; John Hofstad , County Administrator ; and Greg Stewart , County Attorney . PRESENTATIONS - EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr . Hofstad presented the following awards : Cindy Justice--------------Twenty Years Dale Brazel----------------Retirement Gregory Burden-------------Retirement Gene Phillips--------------Retirement PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER ' S UPDATE Mrs . Kathy Newby , Public Information Officer , provided the following updates : • FEMA has released the preliminary updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Okaloosa County . • Mos qui to spraying has begun . Please check county website for schedule . • Topic for the Okaloosa Today Show on Cox Channel 6 is " Okaloosa County Airports ." • GLO Airlines has partnered with the Tourist Development Department for a Destin vacation giveaway open to Arkansas residents . KARK TV in Arkansas is promoting GLO flights between Little Rock and VPS . • The Airports Department and Tourist Development Council received the Community Support Award from Allegiant Air . • Recently , VPS supported a Bring Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day . • The 9/11 International Memorial Flag Exhibit was unveiled at the Destin-Fort Wal ton Beach Airport yesterday . The flag will be on display until September 11 , 2016 and will then be placed in the 9/11 Museum . May 17 , 2016 -1- Minute Book 74 , Page 230 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners  • Bob Sikes Airport was highlighted in the Florida Flyer , a quarterly publication of the FOOT Aviation & Spaceports Office . COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ' S UPDATE Mr . Hofstad reported the survey has been completed for property at the Destin Executive Airport . He said this is the final step before relinquishing it to the Board for a lease revenue stream . He also advised the Board that department budget reviews will begin later this month . COUNTY ATTORNEY'S UPDATE Mr . Stewart stated he has nothing. COMMISSIONER ' S MINUTE Mr . Goodwin , Mrs . Ketchel , Mr . Boyles and Mr . Windes stated they have nothing . Mr. Harris voiced support of the School Board and Superintendent Jackson on the federal government overreach . CLERK OF COURTS ' UPDATE Mr. Peacock stated based on the last Legislative session , information is being received on pension liability . He noted that the Board and Constitutional Officers are part of the Florida Retirement System. He said it looks like the pension liability will be $54 , 000 , 000 . Mr . Peacock stated the impact is statewide. He said more details will be provided in the financial reports and whether or not this will have an impact on bond ratings . PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr . Brett Buckland , 702 Melanie Lane in Fort Walton Beach , stated the drainage issues at 700 and 702 Melanie Lane have been ongoing since March 2006 when the drainage pipe collapsed. He said he was directed to speak with Mr . Goodwin but learned he is actually in District III rather than District IV . Mr . Buckland stated Mr . Goodwin did come out to look at the problem . He added that Ms . Norris (other property owner) was unable to attend the meeting this morning. Mr . Buckland stated the drainage problem was on the front page of the newspaper and Laura Hussey of Channel 3 News also filed a May 17 , 2016 -2