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

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 approving issuance of a RFQ for federal 1lobbyist services. Mr. Goodwin posed a question on how the effectiveness of lobbyist services is evaluated. He said he would like to find out if the other commissioners are interested in tasking staff with developing a December 2, 2014 -2- Minute Boock 72, Page 63 Qkaloosa County Board of County Commissioners method to evaluate lobbyist services and requested the item be placed on a January meeting agenda. Mr. Goodwin also wished everyone a “Merry Christmas.” Mr. Boyles stated two weeks ago he traveled to Tampa for the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) meeting where FAC developed its Legislative Priority List. He said he believes it would be appropriate to finalize Okaloosa County’s Legislative Priority Lists at the next meeting. Mr. Boyles reported that he attended a League of Cities luncheon yesterday and the League would like to be on the next meeting agenda to address possible roundtable discussions on important issues. The last item was consideration for staff to work on a dirt road grading policy for non-county (private) roads. Mr. Boyles said he learned Walton County has an ordinance which permits this type maintenance. He explained it is done once or twice a year at the residents’ request who then reimburse the county for the service. Mr. Boyles asked for staff and legal counsel to work on this item. Mrs. Ketchel stated she also attended the FAC meeting in Tampa and she looks forward to discussing the legislative priorities as a Board agenda item. Mr. Windes reported that he attended the Consortium meeting in Tampa. He stated the Warren Averett firm was selected for audit services. Mr. Windes said the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee has a new member, Dewey Destin, who was selected by the School Board. He asked for ratification of this appointment. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to appoint Dewey Destin to the Okaloosa County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee. 5 yeas, PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CURRENT AGENDA None. VISITOR - HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR DOCTOR KAREN CHAPMAN, UPDATE ON EBOLA VIRUS Dr. Karen Chapman, Director of Okaloosa County Public Health Department, began her presentation with a background of the Ebola Virus which was discovered in 1976. She noted there have been outbreaks since that initial discovery but 2014 was the first time an outbreak was classified as an epidemic. Dr. Chapman stated the epidemic began in March 2014 and quickly December 2, 2014 -3- Minute Book 72, Page 64 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners spread to six countries. She said 16,000 cases have Dbeen reported in Africa with a 50% mortality rate. Dr. Chapman pointed out six Ebola victims were transferred to the United States from West Africa, noting they were U.S. citizens working in response to the epidemic. Three individuals were taken to Emory University and three to the University of Nebraska. Both of these sites have specialized bio-containment units. She stated one individual died but the course of illness was advanced before being transferred. Dr. Chapman stated the course of illness 1is different in this country because patients are given early treatment and support. Continuing, Dr. Chapman referred to other news reports of Ebola patients in the U.S. She said both nurses who contracted the disease from a transferred patient recovered. Dr. Chapman stressed there are no Ebola cases in the United States at this time. She said anyone who has traveled to Guiana, Liberia, Mali, and Sierra Leone within the last three weeks is at risk. Dr. Chapman detailed the symptoms of the disease, the CDC screening guidelines, and testing. She stated there is currently no vaccine for Ebola and treatment 1is not really treatment but supportive care. Dr. Chapman described the isolation protocols and Florida’'s rapid response plan. She noted they are working closely with the military which also has a very detailed plan in place. Dr. Chapman concluded by telling everyone to be prepared for the flu season, encouraging everyone to get a flu shot. PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FROM T. DAVIS GORDON TO AMEND FLUM DESIGNATION AND REZONE 1.31 ACRES ON LIVINGSTON ROAD 1IN CRESTVIEW Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider the request of T. Davis Gordon d/b/a Tellus Development LLC to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation for 1.31 acres on Livingston Street in Crestview from Mixed Use (MU) to Commercial (C) or a more restrictive designation. If the FLUM is amended, the petitioner also requests the parcel be rezoned from Mixed Use (MU) District to General Commercial (C-3) District or a more restrictive zoning district. December 2, 2014 -4 - Minute Book 72, Page 65 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, showed a location map, aerial photograph, and existing land use and zoning maps of the subject property. He noted it is in close proximity to the theatre and the petitioner desires to expand his existing mini-storage warehouse at this location. He reported no public comments or objections have been received and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to support the request at its November 13, 2014 meeting. Mr. Tim Bowden with Seaside Engineering stated he is present to answer any questions. There were no further comments. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to adopt an ordinance amending the FLUM designation as advertised. ©5 yeas. ORDINANCE NO. 14-15 Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to adopt an ordinance rezoning the parcel as advertised. ©&5 yeas ORDINANCE NO. 14-16 CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Windes stated he would like to pull Item #16 for discussion. Mr. Boyles referred to Item #21, saying he does not desire to pull it but note the request to advertise for bids for repairs to Oak Hill Road and Sexton Road is in keeping with the promises made to residents. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mrs. Ketchel, to approve Items #1 through #15 and Items #17 through #23. 1. Airports: Third Amendment to American Airlines lease at Northwest Florida Regional Airport 2. Airports: Sublease of Ludwig Law Firm hangar “A” Block 20 Lot 5 at Destin Airport to Rigdon Family Living Trust 3. Airports: Final contract payment to Airport Management Resources Inc. (AMRI) under Task Order #35 in the amount of $6,000 4. Airports: Appointment of William F. Phillips to Destin Airport Compatibility Advisory Committee 5. Airports: Amendment #1 to lease with System Studies and Simulation for commercial services at Bob Sikes Airport 6. Airports: Supplemental Agreement #2 to Clennan Family Foundation Hangar Lease, Block 4 Lot 2 at Destin Airport December 2, 2014 -5- Minute Book 72, Page 66 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 7. Airports: Hangar lease renewal for Dewey Cosgrove, Block 3 Lot 1 at Bob Sikes Airport 8. County Administration: Link to County Warrants, www.clerkofcourts.cc/bececfinance 9. Finance: Budget Resolutions and Transfers {(a) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, General Fund (FDOT Operating Assistance Block Grant) RESOLUTION NC. 14-213 (BA #7) (b) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, General Fund (FDLE Family Vieclence Prevention Program Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 14-214 (BA #8) (c) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, County Transportation Trust Fund (FDOT Commuter Assistance Grant for alternative commuter transportation route) RESOLUTION NO. 14-215 (BA #9) (d) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Tourist Development Fund (FDOT Urban Corridor Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 14-216 (BA #10) (e) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (FDOT Commuter Assistance Grant for alternative commuter transportation route) RESOLUTION NO. 14-217 (BA #11) (f) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (FDEP cooperative arrangement grants) RESOLUTION NO. 14-218 (BA #12) (g) Budget transfer: Tourist Development Fund, sponsorship