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

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 expensive alternative than dredging offshore . July 19 , 2016 -2- Minute Book 75 , Page 36 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr . David Campbell , Public Services Director for the City of Destin , stated this is more about navigation through the East Pass than a sand source . He said it is vital to keep the channel open . Mr . Campbell felt the sand trap will decrease the frequency for dredging the Pass . Mr . Britt Bradford , Okaloosa Island , gave his experience with moving bottom sediment during his 33-year career in the Navy . He underscored the importance of sand quality . Mr . Matthew Barbor called this " another meeting on sand" and said he believes the sand drifts from the east to the west . He said the drift is according to nature and asked who is to determine where it goes . Ms . Mary Walton , Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach property owner , stated the Jetties were built to keep navigation open . She said it is effective but causes problems for people on Okaloosa Island . Ms . Wal ton referenced the breach of the road on Okaloosa Island in previous hurricanes . Mr . Malcolm Swan , Valparaiso , stated he is opposed to moving sand from offshore onto the beaches for restoration . Mr. Ted Corcoran , President of the Greater Fort Wal ton Beach Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) , stated the Board previously voted in support of the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) for a new bridge . He advised the Chamber and the City of Fort Walton Beach are supportive of the FOOT project to replace Brooks Bridge and asked the Board to adopt a resolution of support . Ms . Regina Davis , Okaloosa Island , spoke about the effect of hurricanes on the beaches and stated sand is needed for the dunes . She questioned why there was no notice given to residents about the proposal for sand traps . Mr . Dave Hancock stated he just found out about this sand trap proposal a few days ago and said he understands the window to submit an application for funding came up quickly . He stated the best decision ever made was to use sand fencing to build the dunes . Mr . Hancock told the Board no matter what decision it makes , it will be wrong to someone . July 19 , 2016 -3- Minute Book 75 , Page 37 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PRESENTATIONS - EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr . Hofstad presented service awards to the following employees : Dino Brasseur-------------Ten Years Charles Blacknall---------Fifteen Years (not present) Chuck Bonta-- - ------------Fifteen Years Jeff Littrell---- - -- - -----Twenty Years Wil l iam " Dubbie " Stokes - --Twenty-five Years Don Vanderhoek------ - -----Retirement PRESENTATION - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR Mr . Jason Autrey , Public Works Director , asked members of the Recycling Division to join him at the podium : Jim Reece , Coordinator ; Chauncey King , Hazardous Materials Technician I ; and Jay Shartz , Hazardous Materials Technician II . He reported the Okaloosa Co u nty Recycling Office was selected as the HHW Program of the Year by the Florida Chapter of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association . Mr . Autrey explained the mission of t h e Recycling Off ice and presented the members of the team with the award . VISITORS APRIL WILLIAMS AND DAN KRISTOFF , U. S . 98 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL PRESENTATION Ms . April Williams , FOOT Project Manager , stated that she is overseeing both the Highway 98 Project and the Brooks Bridge Project . She said Steve Schnell with HOR Engineering will be speaking on the second item . Ms . Williams introduced Dan Kristoff , Senior Transportation Engineer with RS&H , who will update the Board on the U. S . 98 (State Road 30) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study . Mr . Kristoff stated today is the kick-off meeting with Okaloosa County to discuss the 24 . 5-mile project which will extend from Portside Drive in Santa Rosa County to Mary Esther Boulevard in Okaloosa County . The major phases to complete this project were identified as : • Planning • Project Development & Environment Study • Preliminary Design • Final Design • Right-of - way Acquisition • Construction July 19 , 2016 -4- Minute Book 75 , Page 38 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr . Kristoff stated currently they are collecting data , explaining the study will investigate widening the existing facility , improving intersection operations , evaluating accident locations to improve safety and providing multi-modal opportunities--cars & trucks , transit operations (Park-n-ride lots) , bicycles and pedestrians . A project schedule was provided extending from 2016 through 2019 . VISITOR STEVE SCHNELL , PROJECT BRIEFING ON BROOKS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Mr . Steve Schnell , HOR Engineering , reported the Brooks Bridge is safe but not efficient . He advised that the replacement study began 16 months ago . Mr . Schnell briefly discussed the May 17 , 2016 Alternatives Public Workshop . There were more than 260 people in attendance , the feedback was overall positive , and preference options were gathered . Two bridge design options and four intersection options were provided . Mr . Schnell stated the public ' s preferred option for bridge design is Option A with the preferred intersection option being either Option C or Option D. Mr . Schnell pointed out both of these intersection options eliminate traffic signals . Mrs . Ketchel made motion , seconded by Mr . Boyles , to adopt the proposed resolution supporting the FOOT project to replace Brooks Bridge . 5 yeas . RESOLUTION NO . 16-110 RECESS - The meeting was recessed at 9 : 42 a . m. and reconvened at 9 : 56 a . m. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr . Boyles made motion , seconded by Mr . Harris , to approve the Consent Agenda . 1. BCC Records : Minutes of June 20 , 2016 Special Called Meeting and Minutes of June 21 , 2016 Regular Meeting 2. Finance : Budget Resolutions and Budget Transfer (a) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , General Fund (hazards analyses update grant) RESOLUTION NO . 16-111 (BA #114) (b) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , General Fund (revenue for Sheriff ' s Office) RESOLUTION NO . 16-112 (BA #115) (c) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Okaloosa Debt Service Fund (Series 2016 Bond proceeds) RESOLUTION NO . 16-113 (BA #116) July 19 , 2016 -5- Minute Book 75 , Page 39 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners  (d) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Road & Bridge Construction Fund (donation from Triden Hotel/Hampton Inn) RESOLUTION NO . 16-114 (BA #117) (e) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (cash carried forward) RESOLUTION NO . 16-115 (BA #118) (f) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Airport Enterprise Fund (cash carried forward) RESOLUTION NO . 16-116 (BA #119) (g) Resolution amending FY 2016 Budget , Airport Enterprise Fund (FOOT grant for entrance road to Bob Sikes Airport) RESOLUTION NO . 16-117 (BA #120) (h) Budget Transfer - Airport Enterprise Fund , local match for FOOT grant for entrance road to Bob Sikes Airport , BT-16-32 3. Growth Management : Amendment No . 1 to West Florida Regional