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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 of Transportation (FOOT) for funding of various sidewalk projects . One of those proposed projects is on Santa Rosa Boulevard . He said two years ago the Public Works Department constructed swales to prevent the flooding of Santa Rosa Boulevard . Mr . Sherry expressed concern if the intent is to fill in those swales and pointed out there is a sidewalk 50 April 19 , 2016 -2- Minute Book 74 , Page 196 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners feet north of the proposed sidewalk site . He said the area is also landscaped , has large utility poles and fire hydrants . Mr . Cal Zethmeyer , member of Crestview Centennial Committee , said it was good to see the City and County working together and thanked the Board for its cooperation on the recent centennial event . He suggested the Board donate the bricks to the Crestview CRA when the old Piggly Wiggly building is torn down . Mr. Zethmeyer said they could be used to refurbish the fa9ade of buildings downtown . Ms . Cathy Foster , Okaloosa Island , stated she is a member of the Okaloosa Island Leaseholders Association (OILA ) and she is proud of Jason Autrey for bringing forward the Santa Rosa Boulevard sidewalk proposal . She advised the Board that the OILA supports the grant application for this project . Mr . Dave Hancock , President of the El Matador Association and member of OILA , spoke in favor of the sidewalk project for Santa Rosa Boulevard . He said they receive inquiries about walking and biking paths , adding that eco-tourism is the wave of the future . Mr . Hancock stated the Tourist Development Council (TDC) has written a letter of support for the proposed sidewalk. Upon inquiry by Mrs . Ketchel , Mr . Hancock confirmed the bike path idea from Okaloosa Island to Destin has been discussed a number of times before OILA . He added that since there are no designs , objections seem premature . Mrs. Rebecca Sherry , Okaloosa Island , voiced her opposition to the proposal to seek FOOT funding for a sidewalk on Santa Rosa Boulevard . She provided the commissioners with photographs taken earlier in the day of the area where a sidewalk might be constructed. Mrs. Sherry questioned the support from OILA for the project , saying they did not have a quorum at the last meeting . Mrs . Sherry stated at a past meeting she told the Board that the developer of the Fairfield Inn has not yet built the dune walkover at the hotel although he has secured the necessary permits . VISITOR - LINDA SUMBLIN , CAREERSOURCE OKALOOSA WALTON , 2016-20 LOCAL PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT Ms. Linda Sumblin , Executive Director of Career Source Okaloosa Walton , presented for consideration the 2016-20 Local Plan for April 19 , 2016 -3- Minute Book 74 , Page 197 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act services for the Local Workforce Investment Area 2 in Okaloosa and Walton Counties . She noted the organization is federally funded and has been recognized by Governor Scott for the services it provides to veterans and military spouses . Mr . Harris made motion , seconded by Mr . Goodwin , to approve the 2016-20 Local Plan as presented . 5 yeas . CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr . Windes advised that Item #18 will be pulled for discussion. Mr. Boyles made motion , seconded by Mrs . Ketchel , to approve the Consent Agenda less Item #18 : 1. Airports : Ratification of letters from FOOT providing one- year extensions on three Joint Participation Agreements 2. Airports : Signatory Airline Operating Agreement for Allegiant Air , LLC 3. Airports : Approve name change for lessee Michael Baker , Jr . Inc . to Michael Baker International and approve Amendment No . 3 to Lease L14-0408-A (renewal for office space at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport) 4. Airports : Annual renewal of National Museum of the U. S . Air Force Loan Agreement SDA0398 for F-15 static display at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 5. County Administration : Calendar of meetings , workshops and hearings for July , August , and September 2016 6. BCC Records : March 1 , 2016 regular meeting minutes and March 1 , 2016 Executive Session minutes 7. Finance : Budget Resolutions (a) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , General Fund (Florida Department of Law Enforcement Family Violence Prevention Project Grant) RESOLUTION NO . 16-71 (BA #92) (b) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , General Fund (Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant ) RESOLUTION NO . 16-72 (BA #93) (c) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (bond proceeds carried forward) RESOLUTION NO . 16-73 (BA #94) 8. County Administration : Resolution authorizing Surety Land Title to prepare quitclaim deeds for successful bidders converting their Okaloosa Island leasehold interests to fee April 19 , 2016 -4- Minute Book 74 , Page 198 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners simple titles (David A. Fortier ; Bryant Scott Medlin and Phil R. Medlin) RESOLUTION NO. 16-74 9. Growth Management : Approve five-year extension of Burleson Springs Master Plan Development Order 290043-SDR-2005 10 . Growth Management : Amendment No. 1 to Contract C16-2334-GM with Tindale Oliver 11 . Human Resources : Human Relations Policy Manual updates 12 . Court Administration : Budget amendment requesting use of Reserve IT Funds in the amount of $58 , 500 for Machinery & Equipment ($39 , 500) and Operating Costs ($19 , 000) 13 . Sheriff : Reimbursement of $8 , 503 . 18 from Teen Driver ' s Challenge funds 14 . County Administration : Proclamation designating May 18 , 2016 as Ride of Silence Day 15 . County Administration : Proclamation designating May 7 , 2016 as Ex plosive Ordnance Disposal Day 16 . Public Safety: Direct payment of March 2016 Airgas Invoice #9500322330 in the amount of $3 , 218 . 84 17 . Purchasing : Advertise Request for Proposals for Airport Terminal Advertising at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and appoint Selection Committee (Stephanie Herrick , Airports Financial Manager ; Kathy Newby , Public Information Officer ; and Sherry Rushing , Travel Industry Sales Manager) 19 . Purchasing : Removal of items from Fixed Asset Ledger consisting of four IT assets and a handheld gas monitoring device 20 . Purchasing : Recommendation to award bid for Gap Creek Stormwater Improvements Project to Carter ' s Contracting services with total bid price of $220 , 554.07 and authorization for Chairman to execute contract 21. Purchasing : Removal of 15 cardiac monitors from Fixed Asset Ledger 22 . Public Works : Request from Emerald Coast Tent Rentals LLC for a Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate for calendar year 2016 23. Public Works : Hatch Mott MacDonald Florida LLC Task Order No . 4 for Fairchild Road Paving Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $127 , 068 . 58 24. Public Works : Public Event Permit request from Crestview Area Ministerial Association for National Day of Prayer 2016 on May 5 , 2016 25. Public Works : Public Event Permit request from Truth Evangelistic Ministry for Rice & Beans Rumble SK Run on May 14 , 2016 April 19, 2016 -5- Minute Book 74 , Page 19 9 Okaloosa County Board of

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