Okaloosa County BOCC — December 18, 2012 — reading text

Boyles stated there is currently a contractor in place to provide these services and hopes to have his permit before January 1. He said it is his understanding the contract with Crook Creek Farms (CCF) is a back-up contract. Mr. Boyles expressed his concerns in using this company and referred to allegations CCF had dumped untreated materials or not properly treated materials on the ground. He said he is not convinced this company understands the impact on the community of noncompliance with regulations and stated he cannot support a contract with the company even if it is in a back-up capacity. Mr. Parisot said he recalls that the incident reported in the Baker Community was not solid waste from Okaloosa County. Mr. Littrell stated the waste materials did not come from Okaloosa County. Mr. Amunds commented the bottom line is that it December 18, 2012 -17- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 114  7.11.a happened. Mr. Harris said Senator Greg Evers told him there were no facts to substantiate that report. Mr. Littrell pointed out Okaloosa County has been hauling its biosolids for years and OCWS has made it clear none is to be taken to the Thompson site. The vote was taken on the motion to approve the contract—3 yeas, 2 nays. (Mr. Boyles and Mr. Windes voted no.) GROWTH MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF GULF COAST MARINE LIFE CENTER SITE PLANS Attachment: Minutes December 18 2012 (1353 : Approval of Minutes) Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, presented for consideration the plans for the Gulf Coast Marine Life Center, a proposed 102,500-square foot fish hatchery and research facility as submitted by Henderson Engineering & Consulting on behalf of the lessee, AquaGreen, Inc. The lease contains 4.57 acres and is located east of the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Kelly Windes, to approve the site development plans as presented. 5 yeas. GROWTH MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF WILD WILLY’S ADVENTURE PARK SITE PLANS AND VARIANCE Mr. Kampert presented for consideration the plans for Wild Willy’s Adventure Park, a proposed 3,900-square foot restaurant, zip line, frozen yogurt kiosk and mini golf course as submitted by Henderson Engineering & Consulting on behalf of lessee, Dominion Capital LLC. The plans include a request for variance from the minimum 50-foot front setback requirement as specified in the Okaloosa Island Covenants & Restrictions to 25 feet for a proposed zip line structure. The lease area contains 2.83 acres and is located east of the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the site development plans and variance. 5 yeas. OLD BUSINESS – COMMISSIONER PARISOT’S APPLICATION FOR GULF COAST CONSORTIUM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE At the November 28 meeting of the Gulf Consortium, the Directors in attendance unanimously approved the criteria for selection of the first year Executive Committee. This criteria also included self-nomination with approval of the director’s candidacy by the respective Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Parisot requested December 18, 2012 -18- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 115  7.11.a Board consideration of his request to submit an application for a position on the Gulf Consortium Executive Committee. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Windes, to support Mr. Parisot’s application to serve on the Executive Committee for the Gulf Consortium. Upon inquiry by Mr. Boyles, Mr. Parisot said his application is for any or all positions on the committee. Mr. Boyles stated he could understand applying for one or maybe two positions but asked if applying for all positions could be found as overreaching. Mr. Parisot replied that Doug Darling with the Florida Association of Counties told him other directors are doing the same thing. 5 yeas. Attachment: Minutes December 18 2012 (1353 : Approval of Minutes) OLD BUSINESS – UPDATE ON RESTORE ACT FUNDING FORMULA, 8-COUNTY RESOLUTION Mr. Parisot explained the original funding formula for the eight counties disproportionately affected was removed by Congressman Southerland during the House/Senate conference. Although there was a formula for the 15 counties in the consortium, there was not one for the eight Panhandle counties. At the December 7, 2012 meeting of the Gulf Consortium Directors, the directors voted unanimously to revise the formula. Four of the counties will have a slight decrease in the formula percentage and four will have an increase. The four with the decrease are Escambia, Okaloosa, Bay, and Walton Counties. Mr. Parisot stated Congressman Southerland had a representative at that meeting and he is satisfied with the new formula. Acceptance of the new formula will require another eight-county joint resolution. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the resolution outlining the new distribution formula. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 12-208 OLD BUSINESS – GULF COAST ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION COUNCIL MEETING Mr. Parisot submitted a report of his attendance at the Gulf Coast Ecosystems Restoration Council (GCERC) meeting held on December 11 at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Alabama. The account provided details on the individuals in attendance and their remarks. He noted that GCERC Chairman Rebecca Blank, acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, stated President Obama wants the plan to come from the Gulf Coast and not Washington, D.C. December 18, 2012 -19- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 116  7.11.a OLD BUSINESS – CRESTVIEW COURTHOUSE TASK FORCE UPDATE Mr. Boyles stated some time ago the Crestview Courthouse Task Force was established and suggested the topic be brought back before the Board. He recommended staff be allowed to update the names of representatives on this task force and return the list to the Board for consideration at the next meeting. Mr. Curry said the Board officially empaneled the committee about two years ago. He stated staff will come back with the names of representatives to serve. Mr. Harris commented he would be honored to serve on that committee. Attachment: Minutes December 18 2012 (1353 : Approval of Minutes) NEW BUSINESS – SCHEDULING OF VARIOUS WORKSHOPS FOR JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 2013 Mr. Curry stated the Board previously approved the meeting and workshop schedule for January through March 2013 and the schedule for April through June will be presented in the near future. He recommended discussion at the Board level on the possible setting of a RESTORE Act Workshop in January or February, as well as any consideration for scheduling a Strategic Planning Workshop. Mr. Amunds recommended that any workshop have a synopsis of what should be accomplished. Mr. Parisot advised that he would like to have a RESTORE Act workshop in January, noting there are questions about a county committee that should be addressed. A brief discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Board to schedule a RESTORE Act Workshop on January 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Fort Walton Beach. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. _____________________________ _______________________________ DON W. HOWARD DON R. AMUNDS, CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) December 18, 2012 -20- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 117  7.12 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: February 5, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Benjamin Anderson, Tax Collector SUBJECT: Approval - Tax Collector Office on Hurlburt AFB Documentation is attached related to the proposed opening of a Tax Collector's office on Hurlburt Field for DMV and driver's license services, and conduct of other county business. Packet Pg. 118  7.12.a Packet Pg. 119 Attachment: Anderson Request Letter (1352 : Approval - Tax Collector Office on Hurlburt AFB)  7.12.b RESOLUTION NO. 13- WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is authorized pursuant to Article VIII, Section 1 (k), of the Florida Constitution, to establish branch offices for the various Attachment: Tax Collector Hurlburt Office Resolution (1352 : Approval - Tax Collector Office on Hurlburt AFB) officers of County government, and WHEREAS, Okaloosa County has heretofore approved various branch offices as provided pursuant to Resolutions heretofore adopted, and WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County Tax Collector desires to establish a branch office on Hurlburt Field for the convenience of the military stationed and working there. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Okaloosa County Tax Collector is hereby authorized to establish and locate a branch office at Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office, 120 Simpson Avenue, Room 111, Hurlburt Field, Florida, and perform all functions of his office authorized by law at said location. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 5th day of February, 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ____________________________ DON R. AMUNDS Chairman ATTEST: ______________________ DON W. HOWARD Clerk of Circuit Court Packet Pg. 120  7.12.c West's F.S.A. Const. Art. 8 § 1 Page 1 Attachment: Constitution Article VII Branch Office (1352 : Approval - Tax Collector Office on Hurlburt AFB) West's Florida Statutes Annotated Currentness Florida Constitution--1968 Revision (Refs & Annos) Article VIII. Local Government (Refs & Annos) § 1. Counties (a) Political subdivisions. The state shall be divided