Okaloosa County BOCC — May 17, 2016 — April 19, 2016 Regular Meeting

April 19 , 2016 Regular Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 6 : 00 p . 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 , Clerk of Circuit Court ; Kay Godwin , Deputy County Administrator ; and Greg Stewart , County Attorney . COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ' S UPDATE Mrs. Godwin reported that County Administrator John Hofstad and Growth Management Director Elliot Kampert are working with the Building Industry Association (BIA) on customer service enhancements . She said the automatic inspection system is now up and running and interviews are being conducted for a Permit Technician . Mrs . Godwin sought Board direction on the possibility of scheduling a Solid Waste Workshop on May 9. Mr . Boyles and Mr . Harris stated they would have no conflict with that date . Mrs . Ketchel said she prefers scheduling the workshop during the day . Mr . Goodwin advised his preference is for an evening meeting in Shalimar , saying there are citizens who work and cannot attend a daytime workshop. Mr . Goodwin made motion , seconded by Mrs . Ketchel , to schedule a workshop to discuss solid waste on May 9 at 5 : 30 p . m. in the Commission Chambers at the Shalimar Administration Building . 5 yeas . COUNTY ATTORNEY ' S UPDATE Mr . Stewart stated at the last meeting the Board directed staff to work with Mr . Fred Westfall regarding his flood insurance issues . He said Mr . Kampert and Public Works Director Jason Autrey are exploring the possibility of getting Mr . Westfall ' s insurance status restored. Mr . Stewart stated he will report back to the Board if they are successful in this endeavor . COMMISSIONER ' S MINUTE Mrs. Ketchel stated the one-hundred year event for the City of Crestview and the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Courthouse were great . She also spoke about the groundbreaking ceremony April 19 , 2016 -1- Minute Book 74 , Page 195 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners for the Farmer ' s Market in Fort Wal ton Beach and thanked her fellow commissioners for their support for this project . Mr . Goodwin stated he has nothing . Mr . Harris echoed Mrs . Ketchel ' s comments and said he was appreciative of the turnout for the events in the City of Crestview this past weekend. He complimented the Board for its proactive approach for a new Courthouse that will be an asset countywide and especially for the County Seat . Mr . Boyles stated the Legislature has implemented a statute prohibiting land application of septage which will become effective June 29 of this year . He said staff is working with the Department of Heal th. Mr . Boyles expressed concern this septage may wind up in places the county does not want it . He recommended the Arbennie Pritchett facility be retrofitted to receive this byproduct . Mr. Boyles said he wants the commissioners to be aware of this situation and asked them to support staff . Mr . Windes advised that he plans to bring for ward an amendment to the resolution outlining meeting procedures at the next meeting . The amendment will deal with use of the super majority vote . CLERK OF COURTS UPDATE Mr . Peacock stated there is an item on the Consent Agenda from the Trial Court Administrator requesting use of reserve IT funding for a new audio system for the soon-to-be constructed Courtroom 3B , replacement of the video conferencing unit for inmate first appearances , and new paperless judicial viewer software . He said these tools will save time and money . PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr . Dave Sherry , Okaloosa Island , referred to a Public Works agenda item seeking approval to submit applications to the Florida Department