Okaloosa County BOCC — July 2, 2013 — reading text

Board of Directors, Foundation Board (7 years) - Niceville – Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Business Related: Over 20 years experience as a full-service financial advisor within the community. Current member of Raymond James’ “Leaders Club” level producing advisor. Hold the Series 6, 7, 31, 63 and 65 licenses via FINRA C. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied For with contact info: Mayor Randall Wise, City of Niceville Patrick E. Byrne II, Valparaiso Realty David Costa, Costa Enterprises/McDonalds Page 1 Packet Pg. 211 D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held {Groups, Societies, Boards,etc): Past Executive Committee Board Member; Board of Directors (6 years) and Current Board of Directors, Foundation Board (7 years) - Niceville – Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Past Chairman of the Board; Destin Area Chamber of Commerce Past Chairman; The American Red Cross of Northwest Florida Past Sitting Committee Member: The Florida Bar Grievance Committee, District I Current Board Member: The University of West Florida Foundation Board Several other boards, committees and positions throughout the community E. How much time are you willing to give to this volunteer position? As Needed F. Why do you want to be a member of the Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee? I’ve always been a strong supporter of our community and giving back to the community Through service. I believe in using my time and talents to help better our community, its People and way of life. I feel this community is an excellent way to do just that and I am Honored for your consideration. G. If not selected for the ORAC, are you willing to serve on a Working Group? Yes I certify that all information in this application is true and accurate. I authorize County staff to verify any information as they deem necessary and to contact the references I have provided. I also understand that this is a voluntary (unpaid) position and that I will serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners. I further acknowledge that the ORAC falls under the Florida Sunshine Laws (e.g.,I cannot discuss ORAC business with other ORAC members outside a public meeting) and Public Records Laws and I will comply with those requirements (ORAC members will be briefed on these requirements by the County Attorney). Name: Brian D. Haugen Signature Date. 7/18/13 __ Pa ge 2 Packet Pg. 212  RESOLUTION NUMBER 13-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE RESTORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill during the summer of 2010, the United States Congress has enacted the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012, also known as the "RESTORE Actn; and WHEREAS, one purpose of the RESTORE Act is to ensure that the federal government distributes a substantial portion of fines or settlement amounts collected as a result of the oil spill to communities affected by the oil spill; and WHEREAS, there is a wide range of eligible activities and projects for funding from the Trust Fund established by the RESTORE Act, and WHEREAS, the Act requires that the selection of activities or projects to be funded be based on meaningful input from the public, including broad-based participation from individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, and WHEREAS, the RESTORE Act empowers the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners with the authority to distribute certain amounts for various purposes and projects as designated by the Act; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that an Packet Pg. 213 advisory committee would assist the Board in determining which projects qualify for funding under the Act, and therefore would serve the public interest. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. RECITALS The aforementioned recital clauses are hereby incorporated into this Resolution. SECTION 2. ESTABLISHMENT The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners hereby establishes the Okaloosa RESTORE Act Advisory Committee. SECTION 3. DUTIES OF THE RESTORE ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The Okaloosa RESTORE Act Advisory Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities to be performed with the assistance of a consultant to be engaged by the Board: A. That within the first six months of formation, the committee shall develop a plan, taking public input into consideration, that sets forth the final goals for the community's use of the subject RESTORE funds. B. The Committee shall establish an application and application procedure for potential projects or activities to be funded by RESTORE Act funds and solicit and accept all 2 Packet Pg. 214 applications. c. The Committee shall review and rank each proposed project and activity based upon the guidelines provided in the RESTORE Act, federal rules, approved Okaloosa County Multi-Year Plan, community needs, desires, and other relevant factors, including the best available science for natural resource protection or restoration projects or activities. D. The Committee's rankings shall be compiled in each category. The Committee shall then submit the lists to the Board of County Commissioners for review and approval or disapproval. The Board of County Commissioners may adopt a timeline for the ranking and approval process and any other deadlines it deems necessary. This timeline and other deadlines shall be binding on the Committee. E. The Committee shall provide input and assistance in the drafting of a multiyear implementation plan for the use of RESTORE Act projects and activities with the County, which shall include milestones, projected completion of each project or activity, and a mechanism to evaluate the success of each activity in helping to restore and protect the County. F. The Committee shall perform such other duties as determined by the Board. SECTION 4. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE. The Committee shall consist of eleven (11) members who have 3 Packet Pg. 215 been residents of Okaloosa County for at least three years and appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as follows: 1. One member recommended by the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce. 2. One member recommended by the Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. 3. One member recommended by the League of Cities from the City of Crestview. 4. One member recommended by the League of Cities from the City of Destin. 5. One member recommended by the Okaloosa County School Board. 6. One member recommended by the Charter Boat Association and Fishermen's Cooperative. 7. One member from the tourism or lodging industry who will be selected by the Commission through open application. 8. One member recommended by the Okaloosa Economic Development Council. 9. One member representing the environmental community who will be selected by the Commission through open application. 10-11. Two members from the County at-large who will be selected by the Commission through open application. A committee member may not vote on, discuss, or recommend any project for funding, that is submitted by any organization 4 Packet Pg. 216 that he/she is employed by or a member of. Any conflicts of interest of this or any other type must be disclosed at the meeting and the proper forms filed in accordance with Florida law. SECTION 5. TERMS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. Committee members shall serve on the Committee until it has made all recommendations and completed its assignments as designated by the Board of County Commissioners. Should any Committee member cease to be an elector of the County, he or she shall cease to be a Committee member and shall be replaced by the Board of County Commissioners. Committee members may be removed by the Board of County Commissioners at any time with, or without cause. The Committee shall recommend to the Board of County Commissions the removal of a Committee member who accrues three unexcused absences from regularly-scheduled meetings of the Committee during the calendar year. Absences may be excused by a vote of the members of the Committee present at any meeting. SECTION 6. OFFICERS. A. Chairperson. The Committee shall elect a Chairperson to preside at all meetings. The initial Chairperson shall be elected at the first meeting of the Committee. Thereafter, the Chairperson shall be elected at the first meeting in January of each year and shall serve until the first meeting in January of 5 Packet Pg. 217 the following year. There shall be no term limits for a member to serve as Chairperson. B. Vice-Chairperson. The Committee shall elect a Vice­ Chairperson to preside and act on behalf of the Chairperson during his or her absence. The term of office and method of election for the Vice-Chairperson shall be the same as the Chairperson. SECTION 7. REGULAR MEETINGS. The Committee shall establish a schedule of regular meetings, which shall be held at least every other month. A schedule of each year's regular meetings shall be distributed to all Committee members in December of the preceding calendar year. SECTION 8. QUORUM AND VOTING. Seven (7) Committee members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business. Each member shall exercise one vote on all matters subject to a vote of the Committee. All matters shall be decided by a majority vote of the members present. No member shall abstain from voting unless the member has, or there appears to be, a possible conflict of interest. SECTION 9. SPECIAL MEETINGS. The Chairperson may call a special meeting of the Committee on his or her initiative and shall call a special meeting at the request of any four members. 6 Packet Pg. 218 SECTION 10. LOCATION OF MEETING. Committing meetings shall be held in a County facility of sufficient size to accommodate those present which has the capability to live-stream audio and video of the meeting on the County website at such locations as the Committee may determine from time to time. SECTION 11. RULES OF PROCEDURE. The Committee may adopt its own rules of procedure. Until changed, action of the committee shall be by motion of one member, followed by a second by another member, and