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Meeting Summary
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, May 17, 2011– 8:30 AM
Water and Sewer
I. Employee Awards
II. Public Information Update
III. County Administrator’s Update
1. Waive permit fee for use of Beasley Park for Okaloosa Beach Safety JR
Lifeguard Fundraiser
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
IV. Public Hearings
1. Request public comment and consideration concerning a request
submitted by Wiley Page as agent for Troy Duncan and Barbara &
Richard Laroche for a change to the FLUM designation for .77 acres,
more or less, at the southeast corner of Hwy 20 East and Live Oak Street
in Niceville. The requested change is from LDR to C, and if approved,
also request approval to rezone from R-1 to C-3. District: 5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2 motions/2 votes Same results. 1-FLUM; 2-C3 Approval vs. C2
FLUM: Future Land Use Map
V. Visitors
1. Bernadette Sims, Chairman, Okaloosa Public Arts Council, to address the
Board concerning proposed artwork for the Okaloosa County Courthouse
Annex Extension building.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Jim Vest, Executive Director, Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, to present the
Authority’s FY 2012 budget.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
3. Tracy Reeder, Sugar Beach Weddings, LLC to address the Board
concerning beach weddings at James Lee Park in Destin.
Commissioners discussed a workshop meeting next week to handle previously booked weddings,
reviewing/ordering new signage and then later Public Works to address Board for future
process/system. Issues parking and overall communication.
VI. Consent Agenda
1. April 12, 2011 Budget Policy Workshop Minutes.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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2. April 19, 2011 Executive Session Minutes.
3. April 19, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, Capital Outlay
Construction Fund, to reflect appropriations from the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission for artificial reef construction grant in
the amount of $44,000.
5. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for an Intersection Charitable
Collection, to be held on June 18, 2011 with a rain date of June 25,
2011, at the following locations: Beal Pkwy & Mary Esther Cut-Off, Eglin
Pkwy & Racetrack Rd, Beal Pkwy & Racetrack Rd and Green Acres Rd &
Lewis Turner Blvd, sponsored by Gulf Coast City Church.
6. Request approval to award the bid for janitorial services at the
Northwest Florida Regional Airport to Rite Way, they being the lowest
bidder meeting specifications. Bid Amount - $228,260.76.
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7. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant
agreement with the Florida Department of Revenue which would provide
partial reimbursement to the Sheriff’s Department of the cost of service
of process in child support cases.
8. Request approval to submit an on-line grant application to the
Department of Justice for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science
Improvement Grants Program for funding that would provide the
Sheriff’s Department the capability to perform latent fingerprint
examinations.
VII. Department Business
1. Larry Phillips, Project Manager, Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extension
a. Informational update on the current status of the new judicial center
project. District: All.
2. Richard Brannon/Purchasing
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute loan and
closing documents related to the purchase of the 1st National Bank
Building in Crestview. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, James Campbell, David Parisot
NAYS: Wayne Harris
3. Dino Villani/Public Safety
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an E911
State Grant application for Okaloosa County’s Regional CPE Grant for
equipment and maintenance for the County’s portion of the regional
E911 system. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
4. Elliot Kampert/Growth Management
a. Terry Jernigan – Information concerning growth management law
changes made during the recent state legislative session. District: All.
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5. Greg Donovan/Airports
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute airline
operating agreements with Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Pinnacle
Airlines, both doing business as Delta Connection at Northwest Florida
Regional Airport. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
6. John Hofstad/Public Works
a. Request approval of a request submitted by Middleton Dowden for an
amendment of Resolution 09-44 related to a vacation of a portion of 7th
Street in the Town site of Port Dixie, Shalimar. District: 2.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
b. Request approval of a request submitted by Certified Constructors
Services, Inc. for acceptance of Fairfield Drive roadway improvements
into the County’s permanent maintenance system and release of the
related maintenance bond. District: 1.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Gross
Reporting Form Certification for reporting of income received from the
Okaloosa Island Pier as requested by the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection. District: 5.
d. Request approval for staff to begin negotiations with property owners
adjacent to Old Antioch Road in Crestview for right of way needed for
proposed improvements which would rehabilitate and improve drainage
to a portion of that roadway. District: 1.
e. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant of
Easement from Eglin AFB for road right-of-way along Sunset Lane in
Shalimar. District: 2.
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f. Request approval of the use of CGT reserves to pay an invoice in the
amount of $30,316.25 from CSX Railroad for recent maintenance
performed on railroad crossings at several county roads. District: 1 & 3.
VIII. Old Business
1. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Joint
Resolution of the coastal counties of the panhandle area concerning
federal legislation related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
IX. New Business
1. Commissioner Dave Parisot requests discussion with the Board
concerning Solid Waste (1+1+1) weekly collections for garbage,
recyclables and yard waste.
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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