Okaloosa County BOCC — September 3, 2013 — September 3 Regular Meeting — reading text

attorney, shall be directed by the Board.” Recommended change: “The process for obtaining legal services of a County Attorney shall be at the direction of the Board. Outside legal services, to include, but not limited to, bond counsel, conflict counsel and other counsel of a specialized or limited nature, shall be at the concurrence of the County Attorney and County Administrator. However, nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the Board’s authority to retain legal counsel, other than the County Attorney, when and if the Board shall deem such action appropriate.” Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the policy language change as written above. 5 yeas. PURCHASING - AGREEMENT FOR LEASE OF 4 MOTOR GRADERS Mr. Brannon pointed out that Mr. Dowd clarified some of the verbiage of the documents. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the lease agreement and associated documents. 5 yeas. - RESOLUTION NO. 13-135 (signature resolution) RESOLUTION NO. 13-136 (obligor resolution) PURCHASING -—- COMMENTARY ON WORKING WITH FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Brannon stated that the Purchasing Department works closely with the Finance Department. He said Finance is doing their utmost to make certain everything is done correctly. Mr. Brannon stated the people in Finance are doing their jobs despite the obstacles, such as documents being submitted incorrectly, and despite what the audit report said. He commended the Finance staff for the job they do. Mr. Amunds stated he would like to add a representative from the external audit firm of Warren Avert to the working committee. WATER & SEWER SYSTEM - UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012; AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE WATER AND FIRE SERVICE TO CAMILLE COVE S/D IN CRESTVIEW Mr. Jeff Littrell, Water & Sewer System Director, stated there is a serivener’s error on the agenda request. The subject line September 3, 2013 -28- Minute Book 70, Page 28 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners reflects it is for uncollectible accounts for fiscal year ended September 30, 2011. He said that should be for the fiscal year in 2012. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to authorize the write-off of uncollectible accounts for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012, and to authorize OCWS to provide water and fire service to Camille Cove Subdivision in the City of Crestview. 5 yeas. AIRPORTS - AVIATION PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2015-2019 Mr. Sunil Harman, Airports Director, presented the list of aviation projects and priorities for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2019, saying he did not prepare the list. Mr. Harman also stated that he has spoken with FAA about use of entitlement funds and he is working with FDOT on sharing costs for the construction of Foy Shaw Boulevard. Mr. Parisot voiced his skepticism on the possibility of FAA funding the south entrance to Bob Sikes Airport. Mr. Harman stated that he believes he can overcome a possible obstacle by providing preponderance of traffic on that road is airport related. Mr. Parisot suggested moving the south entrance to Bob Sikes Airport up on the list. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Windes, to approve the priority projects list and to move the Foy Shaw roadway to the number one priority. 5 yeas. AIRPORTS - LEASE WITH TIMBERVIEW HELICOPTERS FOR SIGHTSEEING TOURS FROM THE DESTIN ATRPORT Mr. Harman stated he would like to remove this item from consideration. OLD BUSINESS - PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OF SHALIMAR ANNEX REVERTER CLAUSE LITIGATION BETWEEN OKALOOSA COUNTY AND THE MEIGS TRUST Mr. Dowd stated the Board has before it the proposed settlement agreement with the Meigs Trust regarding the Shalimar Annex Reverter Clause Litigation. Mr. Parisot asked if the first year’s payment of $400,000 in the FY 2014 budget will be taken from Reserves. Mr. Stanford replied he has spoken with the County Administrator on this subject and noted there is $1.9 Million in Capital Outlay Reserves set aside for the Shalimar Annex project which could be used. Mr. Harris made motion, September 3, 2013 -29- Minute Book 70, Page 29 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners seconded by Mr. Boyles, to accept the Settlement Agreement. 5 yeas. OLD BUSINESS - APPOINTMENT TO OKALOOSA ISLAND GAS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Parisot made motion to appoint Thomas Burns. Mr. Windes asked if Mr. Burns met all the qualifications. Mr. Parisot said both volunteers met the original qualifications. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to appoint Doug Sims to this position. 5 yeas. OLD BUSINESS - INFORMATION PROVIDED BY COMMISSIONER PARISOT ON THE GULF CONSORTIUM MEETING AND GULF COAST ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION COUNCIL MEETING Mr. Parisot stated his reports have been forwarded by email and will be posted to the county’s website. INQUIRY BY COMMISSIONER AMUNDS, PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR GUN RANGE Upon inquiry by Mr. Amunds, Mr. Dowd advised the public notice for purchase of the property for the gun range has been advertised and will be before the Board on October 1. COMMENT FROM COMMISSIONER HARRIS, OKALOOSA COUNTY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Mr. Harris stated he and a friend, who will not be named at this time, have been working on an “Okaloosa County Assessment Program.” He said he will make a PowerPoint presentation in the near future. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 p.m. DON W. HOWARD DON R. AMUNDS, CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) September 3, 2013 -30- Minute Book 70, Page 309 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners