Okaloosa County BOCC — March 18, 2014 — Minutes — reading text

February 4, 2014 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 Crestview Courthouse. Members present were Charles K. Windes, Jr., Chairman; Nathan Boyles, Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Dave Parisot; and Don Amunds. Also present were Gary Stanford, Finance Director, Clerk's Office; Ernie Padgett, County Administrator; John Dowd, County Attorney; and members of the press. PRESENTATIONS - EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr. Padgett presented service awards to the following county employees: Ty Carhart------------ Five Years Terry Jernigan-------- Ten Years Sheri Whitman--------- Fifteen Years Larry Williams-------- Twenty Years Jimmy Williamson------ Twenty Years Gregory Burden-------- Twenty-five Years (not present) PRESENTATION OF H.E.R.O. AWARD TO BARBARA CHESTNUT Mr. Padgett asked EMT Barbara Chestnut to come forward. He told of the events of November 23, 2013, when Ms. Chestnut was transporting a very sick child, accompanied by her great grandmother, from North Okaloosa Medical Center to Sacred Heart Childrens Hospital in Pensacola. The grandmother who had legal custody of the sick child and three other young siblings was hungry, hadn’t eaten all day, and had no money to buy food. Ms. Chestnut took the grandmother to the Wendy’s restaurant next door to the hospital and bought her a meal. This act of compassion and tenderness for another person is why her department director nominated her for the Humanitarian Efforts Recognized by Okaloosa County (H.E.R.O.) Award. Ms. Chestnut was given a certificate and a round of applause. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFIED JAIL MANAGER AWARD TO LT. APRIL MCQUEEN Mr. Padgett requested Lieutenant April McQueen come forward. He stated Lt. McQueen has received national designation as a Certified Jail Manager, noting she is one of only 503 jail professionals nationwide to receive this award. Lt. McQueen has February 4, 2014 -l- Minute Book 70, Page 219 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners served at the Corrections Department Since 2005. She is a FDLE certified firearms instructor, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Education Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction. Lt. McQueen was given a plaque and a round of applause. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER UPDATES Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, opened her comments with a promo for the Okaloosa Today program which airs on Cox Channel 6. Other topics were: e Story of a Great Dane named Dozer and his trainer Angie Nousianen which form a registered Therapy Dog team. A photograph was shown of Dozer and his trainer putting travelers at ease at Northwest Florida Regional Airport. e A photograph was displayed of the officer induction for the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women. e A brief commentary was given on the Eco-Nomic Living Expo held on February 1 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE Mr. Padgett complimented staff and the agencies which worked with them during the two and half-day freeze-in last week. COMMISSIONER’S MINUTE Mr. Harris advised he has nothing this morning. Mr. Amunds echoed Mr. Padgett’s comments and thanked everyone who came out to help during the ice storm. Mr. Boyles advised he has nothing this morning. Mr. Parisot thanked Scott Henson of the Public Works Department for representing the county at the National Resource Damage Assessment meeting held in Pensacola last night. Mr. Henson provided details of a $1 Million error which had been discovered in the reef projects. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE MEETING AGENDA No one came forward to speak. February 4, 2014 -2- Minute Book 70, Page 220 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Boyles asked for Item #3 Lease Amendment #5 with the Aero FX, Inc. dba Emerald Coast Aviation at Bob Sikes Airport to be considered separately from the remainder of the agenda. Mr. Windes stated he has been advised staff desires to remove Items #19 and #20. Item #19 is a request to adopt a resolution to ensure reimbursement for costs incurred for planned construction projects. Item #20 is information relating to disbursement of Traffic Education Funds to the Okaloosa County School Board. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve Agenda Items #1, #2, #4 through #18, and #21 through #24. 5 yeas. Mr. Gary Real, Risk Management, stated Item #18 related to a correction on the Blue Medicare Contract. He said approval was given for the contract last August but the contract pricing was not announced at that earlier meeting. Also, the contract document was presented by staff to both Mr. Amunds and Mr. Windes for signature. In order to correct the omission from August and to clarify the signature, Blue Medicare was asked to provide a new document. Mr. Real said the original document has not yet been received but it will be identical to the document scanned into today’s agenda package and identical to the document signed by both Mr. Amunds and Mr. Windes in early January. With regard to Item #3, Mr. Boyles advised he will abstain on this vote because his wife is employed by this company. He Stated there is no opportunity for financial gain for himself or a relative. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve Item #3. Mr. Tracy Stage, Assistant Airport Director, requested Item #3 be removed from consideration to allow staff to obtain further details on the terms of the lease. Mr. Harris withdrew his motion. Agenda items approved by the above motion: 1. Public Safety: Approval of interlocal agreement with Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District for Advanced Life Support Fire Engine Partnership Program February 4, 2014 -3- Minute Book 70, Page 22] Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 2. IS: Amendment to Contract CO5-1165-WS with Polyengineering, Inc. to extend term of contract for completion of Task Order #111. Completion date is February 14, 2014. 4. Public Safety: Approval to pay Century Link for one outstanding invoice for $22,407.48 (September 2013) 5. Public Safety: Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute Century Link maintenance agreement for 9-1-1 equipment software support for all Okaloosa Public Safety Answer Points; $89,693.03 6. Public Event Permit request from Emerald Coast Triathlon Club for the Bluewater Bay Duathlon to be held February 22, 2014 7. Public Safety: Approval of interlocal agreement with North Bay Fire Control District for Advanced Life Support Fire Engine Partnership Program 8. Fleet Operations: Authorization to sell certain pieces of surplus equipment at auction (three batwing mowers and one Dodge pickup truck) 9. Public Safety: Approval of interlocal agreement with Destin Fire Control District for Advanced Life Support Fire Engine Partnership Program 10. Purchasing: Request to remove forms from the Purchasing Manual and to revise the Purchasing Manual Table of Contents ll. State Attorney: Request to transfer $32,000 from reserve funding to operating supplies 12. Resolution calling for special referendum to be placed on August 26, 2014 ballot regarding economic development incentives RESOLUTION NO. 14-41 13. BCC Records: Approval of December 17, 2013 regular meeting minutes 14. Public Event Permit request from Bluewater Elementary School for Run To Play Kids Helping Kids One-Mile Run on April 25, 2014 15. Human Resources: Approve issuance of Request for Proposals for Third-Party Administration of property, liability and worker's compensation claims and approve review committee consisting of Gary Real, Risk Management; Paul Lawson, Corrections; Krystal King, Risk Management; GinNeal McVay, Human Resources; and Dave Parisot, County Commissioner 16. Human Resources: Approve issuance of Request for Proposals for employee dental, life and long-term disability insurance and approve review committee consisting of Gary Real, Risk Management; Dave Parisot, County Commissioner; February 4, 2014 -4- Minute Book 70, Page 222 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Brenda Hooks, Human Resources; representative from Clerk of Courts; and representative from the Property Appraiser 17. Human Resources: Approve issuance of Request for Proposals for actuarial services and to approve selection committee consisting of Gary Real, Risk Management; Jon Morris, Alrports; Gary Stanford or designee, Clerk of Courts; and Dave Parisot, County Commissioner 18. Human Resources: Authorize Chairman to execute Blue Medicare contract; Blue Medicare rate is $275.90 per person per month 21. Finance: Budget Resolutions and Budget transfers e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund (FDOT Drive Sober in Destin Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 14-42 (BA #78) e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (USDOT FAA grant for design and construction of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station at Northwest’ Florida Regional Airport) RESOLUTION NO. 14-43 (BA #79) e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (auto rental security rent abatement) RESOLUTION NO. 14-44 (BA #80) e Budget Transfer: Capital Outlay Construction Fund; rollover for Town of Cinco Bayou from FY 2013 to FY 2014 in the amount of $15,000; BT-14-21 e Budget Transfer: Airport Enterprise Fund; purchase of one 800 Power Sweeper, Rider; BT-14-22 e Budget Transfer: Airport Enterprise Fund; rent abatement; BT-14-23 e Budget Transfer: General Fund; payment of prior year fourth quarter funds to Baker Museum; BT-14-24 e Budget Transfer: Tourist Development Fund; West Destin Beach Restoration was not budgeted in the FY 2014 budget, move reserves to expenditure line item; BT-14-25 22. Airports: Joint Participation Agreement and signature resolution for FDOT grant to construct and eguip control tower at Destin Airport RESOLUTION NO. 14-45 23. Airports: Submission of three FY 2014 FAA grant pre- applications for Destin Airport Air Traffic Control Tower, passenger bag lifts on loading bridges at Northwest Florida Regional Airport, and replace regional boarding ramps with February 4, 2014 -5- Minute Book 70, Page 223 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners ground level passenger loading bridges at Northwest Florida Regional Airport 24. Water & Sewer: Approval to rent on a month-to-month basis property of Miracle Strip Lodge No. 60 of Independent Order of Odd Fellows (located at intersection of Lewis Turner Boulevard and Oddfellow Drive) while appraisals are obtained and negotiations for purchase of property are conducted GROWTH MANAGEMENT - AUTHORIZATION TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING, EXPANSION OF MID-BAY REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER Mr. Elliot kKampert, Growth Management Director, requested authorization to advertise a public hearing on February 18 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a request to expand the boundaries of the Mid-Bay Regional Activity Center (RAC). Mr. Amunds made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to authorize the department to advertise the public hearing as outlined above. 5 yeas. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - USE OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX REVENUES TO FUND MUSEUMS AND AQUARIUMS WITHIN DISTRICT BOUNDARIES Mr. Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director, Stated that Section 125.0104(4) (d), Florida Statutes, allows the expenditure of tourist development taxes to fund museums and aquariums within the district boundaries. However, the county ordinance does not allow expenditure of these revenues in this manner. He recommended the Board authorize staff or legal counsel to prepare an amendment to the county’s Tourist Development Ordinance, present the proposed ordinance to the Tourist Development Council (TDC) for consideration, and return to the Board for final consideration. Mr. Harris made motion to approve the department head’s request. Mr. Parisot asked Mr. Schroeder to review the proposed changes to the ordinance with each