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

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- Minute Book 74 , Page 231 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners report . He commented that he has talked with a series of people from here to Tallahassee , including the previous commissioner of the district . Mr. Buckland reported nothing has happened since the change in county commissioners . He said many promises have been made . Mr . Boyles stated he was not aware of the situation until he read the article in the newspaper , pointing out there are many stormwater issues in District III . He said he has been in off ice three years and no one has approached him about this problem . Mr . Buckland stated he has been working with Scott Henson in Public Works and asked if he could make an appointment with Mr . Boyles , as well as the other commissioners . He said it is a two-part problem--the collapsed drainage pipe and the spoilage going into the Bay which has created a wetlands area . Ms . Ann Spann , Chairman of the Crestview Historical Board , stated she came to the Board two weeks ago requesting consideration on the placement of the new Courthouse overlooking South Main Street or the shifting of the building a few degrees . She expressed appreciation for the opportunity to request a different site plan and stated the group does not want to delay the project or increase the costs . Ms . Spann said they are asking for the structure to be shifted so it will be historically correct . She also expressed concern that the site plans have not been made available to the public . Ms . Spann reiterated the Historical Board ' s request is to have discussion and input before the commissioners vote on site placement . Mrs. Ketchel stated she asked staff to reach out to the Historical Board and asked if they did that . Ms . Spann replied in the negative . Mr . Harris commented that he reached out to Mr . Milligan . Mr . Boyles pointed out this i tern was set to be before the Board on June 7 but he requested it be accelerated and placed on today ' s agenda . VISITOR JAMES NEILSON , CHAIRMAN OF THE MID-BAY BRIDGE AUTHORITY , PRESENTATION OF FY 2017 BUDGET Mr . James Neilson , Chairman of the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority (Authority) , presented the Authority ' s Fiscal Year 2017 budget and a copy of its Certified Resolution 2016-14. He announced the bond debt service has been lowered and traffic over the May 1 7 , 2016 -3- Minute Book 7 4 , Page 232 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners bridge is up . Mr . Neilson introduced Van Fuller , Executive Director of the Authority . Mr . Fuller stated the Authority ' s resolution specifies administrative expenses and the line item budget is an attachment to the resolution . Mr. Boyles thanked Mr . Neilson and other members of the Authority Board for their service . He advised that he spoke with Mr . Fuller earlier regarding the budget and budget resolution . Mr . Boyles expressed his concern regarding the format of the resolution and requested in the future for the resolution to incorporate the entire budget , except debt service , into the body of the document . Mr . Boyles make motion , seconded by Mrs . Ketchel , to accept the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority ' s FY 2017 budget and budget resolution . 5 yeas . VISITORS JILL GRAHAM , MELISSA MATERN , AND LANSDEN HILL , OKALOOSA ISLAND FIREWORKS DISPLAYS Mr . Windes stated these visitors were not on the agenda but he has authorized them to speak to the Board this morning . Ms . Jill Graham stated she is with Bonezzi Development but is present this morning to represent the Okaloosa Island Hospitality Association . Ms . Graham distributed packets to the commissioners entitled " 2016 Okaloosa Island Weekly Fireworks Proposal " and " Pyro Shows Company Information ." Ms . Melissa Matern , Director of Marketing for The Boardwalk , stated she too is representing the Okaloosa Island Hospitality Association . She acknowledged the permit request for fireworks on the Okaloosa Island Pier was previously before the Board and denied . Ms . Matern stated they are present to request a permit for weekly fireworks from the Pier which is a marketing tool and to assure the Board events will be safe . Mr. Lansden Hill , President and CEO of Pyro Shows , Inc. , stated his company is very active in the area . His brochure of company information lists local shows produced and performed by Pyro Shows . He explained that fireworks shows are regulated by many agencies , noting that he has served on the committee that writes the regulations since 1985 . Mr . Hill stated he is honored to be able to work with the Hospitality Association . May 17 , 2016 -4- Minute Book 74 , Page233 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mrs . Ketchel thanked the group for the work done since the last request and made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles , to approve the next event (May 29) and said the event schedule should be presented to staff and staff will bring the i tern back to the Board . Ms . Graham responded that all proposed event information is contained in the handouts presented earlier . Mr . Boyles stated the handouts were not part of the agenda support . Upon inquiry by Ms . Graham , Mr . Boyles told her she does not need to do anything else but the Board would like to make the information available to the public for comment . Mr . Stewart stated the first fireworks show is scheduled for May 29 and another for June 1 , pointing out the next Commission meeting is June 7 . Mrs. Ketchel amended her motion to approve the fireworks display for those two dates . Mr. Boyles confirmed his second. Mr . Hofstad stated he will staff this item and place it on the next agenda . 5 yeas . CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr . Windes requested Item #2 be removed for discussion . Mr . Boyles made motion , seconded by Mrs . Ketchel , to approve the Consent Agenda less Item #2 : 1 . Airports : Michael Baker International , Inc . (formerly The LPA Group , Inc . ) Final payment on Task Order No . 16 in the amount of $500 (Invoice #941277-Final) 3 . Airports : Assignment of Hangar Lease for Block 1 Lot 1 at the Destin Executive Airport from Diversified Promotions to Robert A. Smith 4 . Airports : Renewal and amendment to Contract Cl5-2318-AP with Elite Line Services , Inc . for maintenance of passenger loading bridges and baggage handling systems 5 . BCC Records : Regular Meeting Minutes of April 5 , 2016 ; Executive Session Minutes of April 19 , 2016 ; and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 19 , 2016 6 . Finance : Budget Resolutions (a) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , General Fund (Modification #12 to Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant) RESOLUTION NO . 16-89 (BA #101) (b) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Self-Insurance Fund (budget reflected too much appropriations for pro-share insurance proceeds and cash carryforward) RESOLUTION NO . 16-90 (BA #102) (c) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Okaloosa Debt Service Fund (Series 2016 bond proceeds) RESOLUTION NO . 16-91 (BA #103) May 1 7, 2O16 -5- Minute Book 7 4 , Page 23 4 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners  (d) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Capital Outlay Construction Fund (Series 2016 bond proceeds) RESOLUTION NO . 16-92 (BA #104) (e) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund (budget did not reflect adequate appropriations for FY 2015 ambulance