August 21, 2012

Okaloosa County BOCC — August 21, 2012

Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners meeting — August 21, 2012. This page holds the meeting's full agenda packet (the batch); the agenda and minutes are preserved as their own searchable records, linked below.

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Meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners, August 21, 2012 (IQM2 meeting #1083). The full agenda packet is attached here; the individual documents are linked as related sources. Preserved from the county's public IQM2 portal.

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Okaloosa County BOCC meeting 1083
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Meeting Summary Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, July 17, 2012– 8:30 AM Water and Sewer I. H.E.R.O. Award and Employee Awards II. Public Information Update III. County Administrator’s Update Medicaid update. IV. Public Hearing 1. Request public comment and consideration of a petition submitted by Donald and Helen Jane Schroeder related to a Development Order Hearing for Beach Helicopter, a proposed helicopter sightseeing business in Destin. District: 5 This item has been tabled by the Board to the August 21, 2012 meeting. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot Tabled. V. Visitor 1. Benjamin F. Anderson, Okaloosa County Tax Collector, to address the Board concerning a proposed role for the County Tax Collector in the collection and audit of the County’s Tourist Development Bed Tax, and concerning updating the Business Tax Receipts schedule for Okaloosa County. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot 2 motions: 1ST Motion to correct 4 discrepancies in Business Tax Receipts for remaining year and plan next year to implement changes recommended by Equity Study/Committee. (WH/JC; Approved) 2ND Motion: To maintain TDC collections with the Clerk of Courts office. (JC/WH; Approved.) 2. Rebecca Sherry, to address the Board concerning the Okaloosa Island Dune Planting Project. Revised: 7/18/2012 Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting Minutes July 17, 2012 VI. Consent Agenda 1. June 5, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot #2, 7 &15 pulled. Motion by Dave Parisot to correct minutes in #2, to disapprove permit in #7 for DAV; and also send a letter to Sen. Rubio as mentioned in #15. Second by James Campbell; approved. 2. June 19, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes 3. Information for the Board related to the Florida Association of Counties conference held June 20-22, 2012. 4. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant application for funding assistance for rehabilitation of the north public parking area, and upgrades/security for the Airport Operations Center at Northwest Florida Regional Airport. 5. Request approval of final payment in the amount of $147,736.19 to Anderson Columbia Co., for completion of their work on the Destin Airport Taxilane Connector. 6. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a letter to Gulf Power authorizing the installation of two street lights on Dory Avenue in the Okaloosa Island MSBU boundary. 7. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for an Intersection Charitable Collection, to be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on July 27 & 28, 2012, with rain dates of August 24 & 25, 2012, at the following locations: Green Acres Road & Lewis Turner Blvd, Beal Pkwy & Racetrack Road and Beal Pkwy & Mary Esther Blvd, sponsored by the Disabled Veterans Foundation. 8. Request approval to continue the current 1+1+1 pilot program with Waste Management until staff can bring a recommendation back to the Board following review of Waste Management’s proposal to expand the service. 9. Request approval to schedule a public hearing for the August 7, 2012 meeting for public comment and consideration related to adoption of a Disaster Housing Plan as required by the Robert T. Stafford Act. 10. Request approval to schedule a public hearing for the August 21, 2012 meeting for public comment and consideration related to a proposal to use Water & Sewer Department staff and equipment for construction of a 1.7 mile 36” sewer force main in Fort Walton Beach. 11. Request approval to award the bid for purchase of a packaged generator system for the Main Island Pump Station project to TAW Power Systems, Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 2 Printed 7/18/2012 Regular Meeting Minutes July 17, 2012 Inc., they being the lowest bidder meeting specifications. Bid Amount - $158,300.00 12. Request approval to award the bid for purchase of a packaged motor control center for the Main Island Pump Station project to Stuart C. Irby Co., they being the lowest bidder meeting specifications. Bid Amount - $141,655.00 13. Request approval to award the bid for leasing of a boring machine for Water & Sewer Department use to Vermeer Southeast, they being the lowest bidder meeting specifications. Lease Amount – $3,879.00/month for 36 months with an end of lease buyout option of $38,131.00. 14. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Subordination, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement for 99 Eglin, Ltd., as requested by their lender for refinance of their building. 15. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute letters to Representatives Miller and Southerland, and to Senator Nelson requesting federal support for a Storm Damage Reduction, Beach Protection and Restoration project with the Army Corps of Engineers. 16. Request approval of Change Order #5 for American Suncraft Construction for an extension of time for finalization of repair and painting of area water tanks. 17. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a letter to the City of Crestview Public Works Department approving water service for one address located in an unincorporated area of Crestview. 18. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Agency Program Agreement (and the associated Resolution of Authorization) with the Florida Department of Transportation for the construction of safety improvements on CR 188 (Airport Road) from SR85 to Poverty Creek Road in Crestview. 19. Request approval to award a contract to Walter Marine for construction of an aquatic life ecosystem reef in the amount of $63,000, using funding from a 2012-2013 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Artificial Reef Construction grant. 20. Request approval of a list of roads scheduled for cold mix rehabilitation for fiscal year 2012. 21. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant of Easement with Eglin Air Force Base for construction and maintenance of sewer infrastructure for Duke Field. 22. Request approval of the purchase of a server package for the Water & Sewer IT division, for rebuilding of servers, renewal of expired warranties/hardware support, etc. for storage of data important to the department. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 3 Printed 7/18/2012 Regular Meeting Minutes July 17, 2012 VII. Department Business 1. Greg Donovan/Tourist Development Council a. Request approval of the formation of a working group to consider the issue of beach obstructions and other related issues. District: All. Direction only. 2. Richard Brannon/Purchasing a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Lease Agreements for the use of 2 County owned parcels on Okaloosa Island. District: 2 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot 2 Motions; 1st above. 2ND Motion: Approve boat broker (FWB Boat Brokers) & allow Chairman, Jim Curry & John Dowd to approve/disapprove or negotiate & expedite any offers received. Motion by Dave Parisot, second Wayne Harris, approved. 3. John Hofstad/Public Works a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning construction of sidewalks within the Bluewater Bay MSBU. District: 5. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot A-C b. Request consideration and staff direction concerning the creation of an Okaloosa County Parks Geocache Tour. District: All. c. Request approval of a request by Commissioner Parisot for staff to establish a political sign recycling collection effort. District: All. d. Information update concerning a request by the City of Destin for a vessel traffic study for the Destin East Pass related to a proposed slow speed – minimum wake zone for the pass. District: 5. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 4 Printed 7/18/2012 Regular Meeting Minutes July 17, 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot VIII. New Business 1. Request the appointment of two commissioners and one citizen who owns homestead in Okaloosa County to the Value Adjustment Board. District: All. 3 MOTIONS: DP/WH Motion to appoint Mike Barnes; approved. WH/DP Motion to appoint Robert Ambrose as alternate; approved. JC/BR Motion to appoint Commissioners Dave Parisot & Wayne Harris; approved. IX. Old Business 1. Commissioner Parisot to provide a briefing concerning the RESTORE Act recently passed by Congress. District: All. X. Public Comment Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator’s Office at (850) 651-7515 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 5 Printed 7/18/2012

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