Okaloosa County BOCC — August 16, 2016 — July 19, 2016 regular meeting

July 19 , 2016 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 County Administration Building in Shalimar . Members present were Charles K. Windes , Jr. , Chairman ; Carolyn Ketchel , Vice Chairman ; Wayne Harris (left at 1 : 05 p . m. and did not return) ; Nathan Boyles ; and Trey Goodwin . Also present were Gary J . Stanford , Finance Director , Clerk ' s Office ; John Hofstad , County Administrator ; Greg Stewart , County Attorney ; and members of the media . PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER UPDATES Mrs . Kathy Newby , Public Information Officer , reported the Public Safety Department conducted a successful hurricane exercise . She advised citizens that a new program called Alert Okaloosa will be replacing the Code Red weather alert program . Mrs. Newby told everyone it will be necessary to register for the new program. She also reported the murals in the lobby of the County Administration Building have been completed . One of the murals celebrates the lOOth Anniversary of Okaloosa County and the second celebrates the flora and fauna of the Emerald Coast and Emerald Waters . They were painted by local artist Elia Saxer . COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ' S UPDATE Mr . Hofstad stated the first budget workshop for FY 2016-17 was held yesterday. There will be two more workshops next week , adding that he will appreciate everyone ' s participation in this process . COUNTY ATTORNEY ' S UPDATE Mr . Stewart reported he has nothing . COMMISSIONER ' S MINUTE Mrs. Ketchel shared that she attended the farewell party for General Bradley Hei thold at Hurlburt Field . She stated he has served for 42 years and will be leaving Hurlburt for a post at the Pentagon . Mrs . Ketchel stated the Daughters of the American Revolution sent 1 , 300 letters to active military personnel , July 19 , 2016 -1- Minute Book 75 , Page 35 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners adding that more than 100 , 000 letters nationwide were sent to our soldiers . Mr . Goodwin and Mr . Harris stated they have nothing today. Mr . Boyles replied that he is proud to be here . CLERK OF COURTS UPDATE Mr . Stanford stated he has nothing . PUBLIC COMMENTS Mrs . Rebecca Sherry , Okaloosa Island , referred to the Tourist Development Department (TDD) item on the agenda requesting approval to submit an application for funding for the design and permitting work associated with the construction of a sand trap for the East Pass navigational channel . She stated she is opposed to the request because the item was not reviewed by the Tourist Development Council (TDC) , the costs for the project are open ended , the use of sand traps may be illegal , and she believes the TDD manufactured this crisis . Mrs . Sherry expressed concern about going forward without Norriego Point being armored and without a sand tracer report . Mr . David Sherry , Okaloosa Island , referenced the attempt to force beach restoration on Okaloosa Island a few years ago which resulted in litigation . He questioned the actions of Coastal Management Coordinator Jim Trif ilio and Taylor Engineering consultant Matt Trammel . Mrs . Joan Bomar , Pelican Drive , asked why this TDD item for the sand trap grant application was not advertised , stressing that the freeways and beaches are public on Okaloosa Island . Mr . John Donovan stated he owns a unit at the El Matador and said sand traps belong on the golf course , not in the water . He questioned the justification for the application and questioned the legality of using sand traps . Mr . Guy Tadlock , Holiday Isle , encouraged the Board to approve this item . He said this funding opportunity just became available and felt an alternate site for sand to nourish depleted beaches would be a less expensi