Okaloosa County BOCC — May 3, 2016 — March 15 , 2016 Regular Meeting

March 15 , 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 ; Nathan Boyles ; and Trey Goodwin . Also present were Gary J . Stanford , Finance Officer , Clerk ' s Office ; John Hofstad , County Administrator ; and Greg Stewart , County Attorney . EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr . Hofstad presented service awards to the following employees : Derrick Williams-----------Five Years William James------- - ------Ten Years Suzie Wingate--------------Twenty Years PUBLIC INFORMATION UPDATE Mrs . Kathy Newby , Public Information Officer , highlighted the following events and announcements : • Presentation of Military Community Covenant at 919th SOW at Duke Field • Announcement of new non-stop routes by Allegiant from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale , FL ; Oklahoma City , OK ; Memphis , TN ; and Knoxville , TN • Presentation of plaque and video for 50th Anniversary of Vietnam • Lifeguard operations began March 12 and will continue through October • Free download of Ready Okaloosa app for beach conditions , weather and Public Safety information • Open House and Workshop for Okaloosa County Emerald Coast Rider and Maruti Fleet & Management (March 29 , 2016) • Nominations for 2016 Women ' s Wall of Honor open until April 15 March 15 , 2016 -1- Minute Book 74 , Page 155 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners  • Chairman Windes ' video newsletter is now available online COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ' S UPDATE Mr . Hofstad stated a spreadsheet summarizing a work request for the Liza Jackson Preparatory School has been distributed to the commissioners this morning . The document , prepared by the Public Works Department , details the cost for importing materials (dirt) , trucks to haul materials , motor grader and operator to spread dirt , and an inmate crew to remove debris from the materials . Total estimated cost for materials , equipment and labor is $1 , 750 . 00 . The school is requesting assistance from the county to improve its ballpark. He estimated that it will take one day to provide this help. Mr . Harris made motion , seconded by Mr . Goodwin , to authorize the assistance as outlined . 5 yeas . COUNTY ATTORNEY ' S UPDATE Mr . Stewart advised he has nothing . COMMISSIONER ' S MINUTE Mrs . Ketchel stated she has received a number of telephone calls from residents expressing concern about the positioning of the new Crestview Courthouse . The concern is motorists will be unable to see the pillars at the front of the building driving up Main Street. Mr . Jason Autrey , Public Works Director , stated the new facility will be larger than the current Courthouse and because of its size the positioning could make it difficult to meet setback requirements , would reduce available parking , and reduce the si·ze of the mechanics yard . He said the effort is to turn the building toward Main Street rather than Highway 90 . Mr . Autrey stated he will address these concerns with the designers . He said the proposal would provide drivers on Main Street a corner view of the building . Mr . Autrey added the time to have this discussion was "yesterday ," advising the first round of drawings has already been presented . He acknowledged this concern but March 15 , 2 016 -2- Minute Book 7 4 , Page 156 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners stated from a civil and engineering perspective , staff and consulta