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Meeting Summary
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, July 19, 2011– 8:30 AM
Water and Sewer
I. Employee Awards
II. Public Information Update
III. County Administrator’s Update
8 county coalition BP Oil Spill Recovery (1 billion for advanced NRDA Projects-FL 1 Million)
organized by DEP; 4 projects Okaloosa Co.; additional projects added.
ECWR project overview next meeting.
1. Motion for Public Works staff and partners to prioritize BP Funding of
NRDA projects
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
Finalized list will come back to the board for approval in the future.
IV. Public Hearings
1. Request public comment and consideration concerning adoption of the
2011 Local Mitigation Strategy. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
V. Visitors
1. David & Rebecca Sherry, to address the Board concerning the Okaloosa
Island Beach Restoration Project.
2. Kathy Houchins, Chairperson, Tourist Development Council, to address
the Board concerning beach restoration.
VI. Consent Agenda
1. June 7, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Revised: 7/19/2011 Page 1 of 6
Regular Meeting Minutes July 19, 2011
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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2. June 7, 2011 Executive Session Minutes.
3. June 21, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, Supervisor of
Elections General Fund, to reflect appropriations from Florida
Department of State for federal election activities grant in the amount of
$23,004.
5. BT-11-13 to provide local match for federal election activities grant in
the amount of $6,902.
6. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, Capital Outlay
Construction Fund, to reflect appropriations from budget transfer from
County Health Department in the amount of $756,240.
7. Request approval to award the bid for restaurant food and beverage
services at Northwest Florida Regional Airport to First Class Perks, LLC,
they being the sole bidder meeting specifications. Bid Amount - $12%
of annual gross sales.
8. Request approval to award the bid for the Fiber Optic Network Range
Road project to World Fiber Technologies, they being the lowest bidder
meeting specifications. Bid amount - $69,798.55
9. Request approval to award the bid for furniture for the judicial center to
multiple bidders who met specifications for various items of furniture
required. Total bid amount - $212,709.44
10. Request approval to award the bid for a BDA Signal Booster to Cell
Antenna Corp., they being the lowest bidder meeting specifications. Bid
amount - $117,937.94
11. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for an Intersection Charitable
Collection, to be held on August 6, 2011 with a rain date of August 27,
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.
12. Request approval of Pensacola Photography, LLC’s request for a
Qualified Beach Vendor permit for 2011.
13. Request approval of Sunshine Weddings, LLC’s request for renewal of
their Qualified Beach Vendor permit for 2011.
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VII. Department Business
1. Catherine White/Drug Court
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute grant
applications and a distribution approval letter for submittal to the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for the
following: Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, Judge Ben Gordon
Jr. Family Visitation Center, State Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s
Department. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Richard Brannon/Purchasing
a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning the updated list of
surplus County-owned property prepared by staff in conjunction with
the Okaloosa Citizens Alliance. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
NAYS: James Campbell
Okaloosa Citizens Alliance Presentation
Suggest property manager; more than pays for itself in other counties.
3. Greg Donovan/Airports
a. Request approval to award the construction contract for east side
additions - fuel farm canopies and security improvements at Northwest
Florida Regional Airport to Cathey Construction & Development, LLC.
District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
4. Mark Bellinger/Tourist Development Council
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a lease
agreement with Harbor Walk, LLC for a Visitor’s Welcome Center in
Destin. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
5. Dino Villani/Public Safety
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution
adopting the updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as
the official disaster preparedness and response plan for the county.
District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
6. Don Vanderhoek/Information Systems
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Change
Order No. 1 with Anderson Columbia for the extension of the fiber optic
network across the Mid Bay Bridge to connect with existing fiber in
Destin. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
7. John Hofstad/Public Works
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a renewal of
the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection for the Okaloosa Island Pier. District: 5.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
8. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
a. Request approval of Revision 1 to Task Order 30 for professional
engineering design and construction services for the Garnier’s Plant
demolition project. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
Mike Wells-1&2
b. Request approval to schedule a public hearing on August 16, 2011 for
public comment concerning proposed adjustments in Water & Sewer
rates and ancillary charges. District: All.
9. Elliot Kampert/Growth Management
a. Informational presentation related to the Transit Development Plan from
data collected through the recent Okaloosa County Transit survey.
District: All.
b. Request adoption by Resolution of the Local Housing Assistance
Program for FY 2010-2013. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
VIII. Old Business
1. Request approval to schedule an Executive Session concerning Okaloosa
County vs. Shalimar Village on August 2, 2011, immediately following
the Commission Meeting scheduled that morning. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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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