Okaloosa County BOCC — January 20, 2015 — Dec. 2, 2014 minutes

December 2, 2014 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 Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview. Members present were Charles K. Windes, Jr., Chairman; Nathan Boyles, Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Carolyn Ketchel; and Trey Goodwin. Also present were Gary J. Stanford, Finance Director, Clerk’'s Office; John Hefstad, Interim County Administrator; and Greg Stewart, County Attorney. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION - CAPTAIN STEFAN W. VAUGHN, GRADUATE OF FLORIDA CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXECUTIVE INSTITUTE SENIOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Mr. Hofstad asked Chief Corrections Officer Paul Lawson and Captain Steven Vaughn to join him at the front of the room. Chief Lawson announced that Captain Vaughn has graduated from the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute Senior Leadership Program. The ten-month program is designed to develop and enhance the leadership skills of criminal justice executives. The course of study includes the following topics: leadership, communication, criminal justice research, budgeting, managing change, and team building. Captain Vaughn has completed graduate work and is beginning his doctoral studies. PRESENTATIONS - EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr. Hofstad presented service awards to the following employees: Roland Simg--------=-=-=--- Five Years Heather Ward------------- Five Years Eric Broome-------------- Five Years Tucker Cantler----------- Ten Years Michael Clanton---------- Ten Years Bryan Graham------------- Ten Years Christopher Livingston---Fifteen Years PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER UPDATES Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, noted hurricane season has ended and the Ready Okaloosa logo will be removed from the slides. Mrs. Newby stated a photograph of the USS Okaloosa was presented to Okaloosa County by Anthony Gatney. His father, Marvin December 2, 2014 -1- Minute Book 72, Page 62 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Gatney, served as a radio operator on this ship. The photograph will be displayed in one of the county buildings and the USO. In other county news, Mrs. Newby reported passenger activity numbers at Northwest Florida Regional Airport are up for FY 2013-14 by eight percent over the previous fiscal vyear. She announced the Chili Cook-off, benefitting the United way, will be held on December 5. Finally, a photograph was shown of a dedication ceremony at Don and Susan Stillwell Park. The Board previously adopted resolutions naming the Frisbee golf course Keaton’s Korner and the walking path Langley Lane. The Stillwells, Keatons, and Langleys were instrumental in development of the park. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE Mr. Hofstad stated the public hearing to discuss the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) area in North County was slated for today’s meeting. However, he reported because of a glitch with the newspaper, the legal advertisement was not published and the public hearing will not be held today. He asked for direction on rescheduling this hearing and suggested it bke set for January 6, 2015. The Board concurred with Mr. Hofstad'’'s recommendation. Mr. Hofstad stated the FY 2015 budget contained provisions for replacement vehicles--a SUV for the Survey Division and a %-ton pickup truck. Department staff reviewed its needs and determined half-ton pickup trucks were sufficient. He said staff continues to find ways to save money. COMMISSIONER'S MINUTE Mr. Harris thanked Mrs. Ketchel for her beautiful prayer which opened the meeting. He referred to employee recognitions at the beginning of the meeting, stating these employees with extended studies and longevity represent the potential leadership of the county. Mr. Harris stated he would 1like to also take this opportunity to wish everyone a “Merry Christmas.” Mr. Goodwin congratulated the employees who received awards this morning and was glad to see a time set aside to recognize them. He then referred to previous Board action approvi