Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council — December 18, 2012 — Minutes — reading text

ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kelly Windes, Commissioner District 5 SECONDER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2 AYES: Don Amunds, Nathan Boyles, Dave Parisot, Kelly Windes ABSENT: Wayne Harris b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Project Execution Plan for design, permitting, bidding and construction phase services for the West Hangar Area Improvements Project at Bob Sikes Airport. District: All. RESULT: WITHDRAWN 4. John Hofstad/Public Works a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order 46 with SCS Engineers for 2013 Semi-Annual Compliance and Remedial Action Plan Modification Sampling and Reporting for Baker Landfill. District: All. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 5 Printed 2/6/2013 Regular Meeting (North) Minutes February 5, 2013 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Boyles, Commissioner, District 3 SECONDER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2 AYES: Don Amunds, Nathan Boyles, Dave Parisot, Kelly Windes ABSENT: Wayne Harris b. Request approval of a Special Event Permit to utilize a county beach area at James Lee Park in Destin on Sunday, February 17, 2013 for a beach run, sponsored by Destin 50 Beach Ultra. Also consider a request by the sponsor for a waiver of the special event fees. District: 5. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kelly Windes, Commissioner District 5 SECONDER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2 AYES: Don Amunds, Nathan Boyles, Dave Parisot, Kelly Windes ABSENT: Wayne Harris 5. Daniel O'Byrne/Tourist Development a. Request approval to award and authorize Chairman to execute a contract with Aquatic Plants of Florida, Inc for dune planting and sand fencing for Okaloosa Island and Western Destin restoration project. District: All. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: Kelly Windes, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Don Amunds, Nathan Boyles, Dave Parisot, Kelly Windes ABSENT: Wayne Harris b. Request consideration and approval of a sponsorship recommended by the Tourist Development Council for the "Battle by the Beach" Youth Soccer Tournament to be held in Destin March 2-3, 2013. District: All. RESULT: WITHDRAWN c. Request consideration and approval of a sponsorship recommended by the Tourist Development Council for the 2013 Emerald Coast Beach Volleyball Program (3 events). District: All. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 6 Printed 2/6/2013 Regular Meeting (North) Minutes February 5, 2013 RESULT: WITHDRAWN d. Request consideration and approval of a sponsorship recommended by the Tourist Development Council for Destin Chamber of Commerce's 3rd Annual Bayou, Bay and Back Running Events. District: All. RESULT: WITHDRAWN IX. New Business 1. Commissioner Nathan Boyles to brief the Board concerning the Local Legislative Delegation meeting. District: All. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Boyles, Commissioner, District 3 SECONDER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2 AYES: Amunds, Boyles, Harris, Parisot, Windes After much discussion (see County Administrator Update), A Seven Point Plan was adopted: 1. Counsel to prepare and present to the Board a litigation strategy addressing the recovery of improperly used funds; 2. Counsel to review and revise the Operations and Procedures Policies to further implement the measures that have been adopted and to simplify and clarify the procedures; 3. To request the resignation of those TDC members that were on the Council during the May 2010 - May 2012 period; 4. Accept the resignation of the TDC attorney ; 5. Hire a compliance officer; 6. Provide education program and materials for all volunteer councils, committees or board clarifying duties, requirements and responsibilities; 7. Authorize the Chairman to execute a letter requesting that there be a sharing of information to assist in investigation. 2. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute a Resolution memorializing the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee and approval of an Application for appointment to the Committee. District: All. 3. Request Board direction concerning use of a consulting firm or a contract position(s) to assist in the development of the County's 5-year plan for RESTORE Act. District: All. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 7 Printed 2/6/2013 Regular Meeting (North) Minutes February 5, 2013 Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations for access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator’s Office at (850) 651-7515 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 8 Printed 2/6/2013