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AGENDA
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
April 5, 2011 – 8:30 a.m.
Crestview Courthouse
I. Employee Awards
II. Public Information Update
III. County Administrator’s Update
IV. Public Hearings
1. Request public comment and consideration concerning allowing Water & Sewer staff
to self perform demolition of the former Garniers Wastewater Treatment Plant.
District: 4.
2. Request public comment and consideration concerning approval of the Program of
Projects for FY 2011 Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 grant application
and approval to submit the application via electronic submission. District: All.
3. Request approval of a request submitted by Land Engineering Services as agent for
Evelenar Baptist Church for a FLUM designation change from LDR to INST, and if
the FLUM amendment is approved, request rezoning from R-1 to INST. The
property is located at 2820 Carver Avenue in Crestview and contains 1.48 acres, more
or less. District: 1.
4. Request consideration of staff recommended changes to the Land Development Code
which would revise Chapter 2, Section 2.14 “Institutional District” and Section 2.17
“Schedule of Bulk Regulations”; Chapter 3, Section 3.06 “Flood Hazard Areas; and
Appendix A “Definitions”. District: All. This is the first of two scheduled public
hearings.
5. Request public comment and consideration concerning a request submitted by DRS
Training & Control for an economic development ad valorem property tax abatement.
District: All.
6. Request public comment and consideration concerning a request submitted by
“Project Indian” for an economic development ad valorem property tax abatement.
District: All.
V. Visitors
1. Mike Currie, Gang Task Force of Okaloosa & Walton Counties, to present
information to the Board concerning the Task Force in Okaloosa County.
VI. Consent Agenda
1. March 1, 2011 Regular Meeting minutes.
2. Request approval of a Proclamation in support of the City of Destin in its efforts to
win the “Ultimate Fishing Town USA” competition.
3. Request approval of a Proclamation declaring the month of April as “Donate Life
Month” in Okaloosa County.
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4. Request approval of a Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2011 as “Emergency
Medical Services Week” in Okaloosa County.
5. Request approval of a Proclamation declaring May 23-30, 2011 as “National Beach
Safety Week” in Okaloosa County.
6. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, General Fund, to reflect
appropriations from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for
state aid for mosquito control/arthropod control grant in the amount of $36,423.
7. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, General Fund, to reflect
appropriations from Florida Department of Community Affairs for FY 2010 Sate
homeland security grant program – Issue 44: citizens corps program Okaloosa
County planning, training, exercise and equipment grant in the amount of $1,800.
8. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, General Fund, to reflect
appropriations from Florida Department of Community Affairs for FY 2010 Sate
homeland security grant program – Issue 44: community emergency response team
(CERT) Okaloosa County planning, training, exercise and equipment grant in the
amount of $2,250.
9. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, Fine & Forfeiture Fund, to reflect
appropriations from Florida Department of Community Affairs for FY 2010 state
homeland security grant program Issues 2, 22 and 34 – Okaloosa County Sheriff’s
Office, Ballistic Shield/FR 64 Filters Sustainment/Management & Administration/
Plasma Torch/Tactile Robot, Maintenance Region 1 Data Sharing System, Metadata
planners grant in the amount of $338,050.
10. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, Library Cooperative Fund, to
reflect appropriations for budget transfer-in from Garage Services Fund for purchase
of a vehicle in the amount of $4,200.
11. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, County Health Department Fund,
to reflect appropriations for other miscellaneous revenue in the amount of $6,094.
12. Request approval of a Special Event Permit to utilize a county beach area near the
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island for a volleyball tournament to be held April 23, 2011
from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., sponsored by the Leadership Class at Fort Walton Beach
High School.
13. Request approval of payment in the amount of $78,635 to Layne Christensen
Company for emergency repairs made to the Hawkins Street well pump in Fort
Walton Beach.
VII. Department Business
1. Robin Wright/Judicial
a. Request consideration of a Coordinator position in support of the establishment of
a Veterans’ Court in Okaloosa County. District: All.
b. Request consideration of a Case Manager position in support of the Probate
Division in Okaloosa County. District: All.
2. Donald Turner/Facility Maintenance
a. Request consideration and staff direction for a request submitted by the Baker
Area Recreation Association for electrician services for installation of two large
fans in the horse arena. District: All.
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3. Richard Brannon/Purchasing
a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning the proposed purchase of the
Brackin Building in Crestview which is currently leased for county offices.
District: All.
4. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment 2 for an
extension of time to the subgrant agreement for state financial assistance
agreement between the County and Blackman Community Water System.
District: All.
5. Kay Godwin/Human Resources
a. Request approval to modify the Human Resources Policy Manual by the addition
of a texting policy. District: All.
b. Request consideration and staff direction concerning appointment of a screening
committee to review candidates for the position of County Extension Director.
District: All.
6. Elliot Kampert/Growth Management
a. Request approval of the electronic submission of an updated OEA Grant
application which would support a small area study and provide operating
expenses for the Growth Project Coordinator. District: All.
b. Request approval to award the contract for the Tri-County Small Area Study to
Matrix Design Group. District: All.
7. Greg Donovan/Airports
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an Assignment of
Lease for Block 4, Lot 2 at the Destin Airport, and approval of an associated
request for notification of default to Peoples National Bank. District: All.
b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order #12 with
AVCON, Inc. for design and bidding phase services for the West Hangar Area
Public Parking project at Bob Sikes Airport. District: All.
c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Lease & Operating
Agreements with American, Continental, Delta, US Airways & Vision Airlines.
District: All.
d. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Supplemental Lease
Agreement at the request of the General Services Administration for a change of
address on the Transportation Security Administration’s lease at the Northwest
Florida Regional Airport. District: All.
8. John Hofstad/Public Works
a. Request approval of a list of dirt roads presented by county staff for proposed
milling. District: 1&3.
b. Request approval of a request submitted by 32532 Realty Partners for acceptance
of Antioch Road turn lane improvements into the County’s permanent
maintenance system and release of the related Letter of Credit. District: 1.
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c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute the Statutory
Worksheet for the Sylvania Heights CDBG Street Overlay Project as required by
the State. District: 4.
d. Request acceptance for recording of an Easement related to the County Road 2
drainage improvements EWP project. District: 3.
e. Request acceptance of an easement from Eglin Air Force Base for the right-of-
way for Sunset Lane in Shalimar, and request approval of and authorize the
Chairman to execute the related Physical Condition Report. District: 2.
VIII. Old Business
1. Consider a request by legal counsel Greg Stewart to schedule an executive session to
discuss pending litigation regarding Smith vs. Okaloosa County and the Shalimar
Annex Reverter Clause. Suggested date and time is April 19, 2011, 5:00 p.m. in the
Water & Sewer Building in Fort Walton Beach. District: All.
IX. New Business
1. Request approval of FY 2010/2011 4th Quarter BCC calendars. District: All.
2. Request approval of a resolution supporting SB 310 and HB 285 which support the
right for members of the public to be heard at meetings of governmental boards and
commissions. Upon signing, request that resolutions be sent to local legislative
delegation as well as bill sponsors Sen. Joe Negron and Rep. Eric Eisnaugle and to
the First Amendment Foundation. District: All
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.
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