Okaloosa County BOCC — April 19, 2016 — Regular BCC Meeting Minutes 03.01.2016

MARCH 1, 2016 Regular Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 8: 3 O a. m. at the County Administration Building in Shalimar. Members present were Charles K. Windes, Jr., Chairman; Carolyn Ketchel, Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; 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. PUBLIC INFORMATION UPDATE Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, said the Okaloosa Today Show's featured guest is Mrs. Carolyn Ketchel who discusses the 2016 Strategic Objectives. A picture of the new EC Rider bus with its new wrap was taken with Mr. Windes and Mrs. Ketchel. There will be an App for the EC Rider. The committee is still working on some transportation concerns. Mrs. Newby gave a brief overview of some of the new changes, including a color coded system. Mrs. Ketchel stated the buses will be easy to access and will provide connection to the Airport and hotels. The color coded system will be easier versus a numerical bus route system. Mrs. Newby said the Department of Corrections (DOC) recently passed the annual Florida Model Jails Inspection with high ratings. Inspectors noted DOC's level of professionalism, facility cleanliness, and high levels of performance. Mrs. Newby stated DOC's program Baby and Me was recently nominated for the National Commission on Correction Health Care (NCCHC) program of the year and received national attention when the program was featured in the American Jails magazine. She said the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides tax assistance to qualified individuals. It is sponsored by the University of Florida Okaloosa County Extension. Additionally, Mrs. Newby stated the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is the title sponsor for the Sea Breeze Jazz Festival in Panama City, April 20 - 24. They will highlight Okaloosa County's airlines' frequent flights to New Orleans as a promotion for the jazz festival in April. March 1, 2016 -1- Minute Book 74, Page 143 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE Mr. Hofstad informed the Board that the budget team met yesterday which kicked off the 2016/2017 budget season. Plans are to brief the Board on April 5, first budget meeting, regarding the schedule which includes the breakout sessions between the County Administrator and department heads and budget workshops. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S UPDATE Mr. Stewart reminded the Board an Executive Session will follow the conclusion of the agenda's business regarding the Department of Juvenile Justice's (DJJ) litigation. COMMISSIONER'S MINUTE Mr. Harris wished Mr. Windes a Happy Birthday. Mr. Boyles stated it's a beautiful day in Okaloosa County. Mrs. Ketchel said she attended the Master Gardner Recognition ceremony this week. She commended them on doing a wonderful job and putting in volunteer hours to make Okaloosa County more beautiful. She is excited the Farmer's Market will break ground in the near future and thanked Public Works and Purchasing for all their efforts. She said it came in under bid, so some fans, running water and 16 places for vendors should be added. Additionally, $40,000 is brought into the county by Women, Infant and Children (WIC) every year for low income families. She said it should be a "win-win" situation for the entire county. Mr. Goodwin had nothing. CLERK OF COURT'S UPDATE Mr. Peacock said Contracts & Grants was successfully relocated into the Brackin Building with the Board's Finance Office, so all the Board's responsible entities are now housed in the same building and will include his off ice. He said we are rapidly preparing for the relocation into the old hospital from the courthouse and Clerk operations are scheduled