Okaloosa County BOCC — July 19, 2016 — June 20, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes

June 20 , 2016 Special Called Meeting A Special Meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of discussing the Okaloosa County Courthouse Project was called to order at 6 : 00 p . m. at the Crestview City Council Chambers . Members present were Charles K. Windes , Jr ., Chairman ; Carolyn Ketchel , Vice Chairman ; Nathan Boyles ; Wayne Harris ; and Trey Goodwin . Also present were Gary Stanford , Finance Director , Clerk ' s Office ; Greg Stewart , County Attorney; John Hofstad , County Administrator ; and members of the media . Mr . Windes stated the purpose of this meeting is to address construction ideas regarding the Courthouse in the City of Crestview. He said a presentation will be made by staff before the floor is opened for public comment . STAFF PRESENTATION Mr . Jason Autrey , Public Works Director , reported there has been considerable work with various end-users regarding construction of a new Courthouse in Crestview. Those stakeholders include the Judges , the Clerk of Courts , and Courthouse security . He said the presentation he will give tonight is the same as that made to the City of Crestview officials with a few minor exceptions which will be noted . Mr . Autrey began with a detailed oration of aerial photographs dating from 1941 until the present regarding changes to the Courthouse structure , the subject parcel , and roadways in the vicinity of the Courthouse property . He underscored the fact that Highway 85 did not always look like it does today . In the 1941 aerial he pointed out Highway 85 was Main Street . Mr . Autrey noted that all aerial shots are oriented with true north at the top of the photograph . He said the building did not face south but faced southeast . Mr . Autrey pointed to a roadway that up until 1939 was identified as Mapoles Street and was also known as North Main Street . Highway 90 was also known as the Old Spanish Trail. At this time the Courthouse parcel is almost a square parcel . The next aerial photograph is dated 1949 and nothing has changed . Mr . Autrey display an aerial dated 1955 and stated the beginning of construction on a new Courthouse (current facility) is visible . He pointed out the differences in the parcel and stated Mapoles Street no longer exists . He stated the building being constructed June 20 , 2016 -1- Minute Book 74 , Page 265 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners faces south more than the 1918 Courthouse , showing an approximate rotation of 35 degrees of the structure . Mr . Autrey also pointed out the parcel itself is no longer a square but more rectangular in shape . Mr . Autrey referred to the 1974 aerial on the screen and said this photograph is more consistent with what we see today . He said the original structure constructed in the 1950s is in the center and pointed out the two wings which were later added . Mr . Autrey pointed out the parking areas , the old oak tree , the Livingston Building and Cedar Avenue . The last aerial to be shown is dated 2004 . He said this is the same image you would see today if an aerial was taken . Mr . Autrey noted that additional parking was added in 1974 . He advised the parcel shape is clearly defined and pointed out the location of the Veterans Memorial . A view up Main Street from the railroad tracks was provided . He said Highway 85 was relocated and the street is now only identified as Main Street . Mr . Autrey stated with the portion of the presentation dealing with the history of the parcel completed , he would now like to move to the topic of the design and proposed orientation of the new facility . He commented that it looks like the team designed the building and put it on the property , adding that is a true statement . Mr . Autrey explained the original plans were to renovate the Courthouse and all users were asked what they needed to make it usab