Okaloosa County BOCC — September 2, 2014 — July15,2014 RegMeeting

July 15, 2014 Regular Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 8:37 a.m. at the Water & Sewer Administration Building in Fort Walton Beach. Members present were Charles K. Windes, Jr., Chairman; Nathan Boyles, Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Dave Parisot; and Don Amunds . Also present were Gary J. Stanford, Finance Director, Clerk's Office; Ernie Padgett, County Administrator; and Lynn Hoshihara, Acting County Attorney. PRESENTATIONS - EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr. Padgett presented service awards to the following employees: Felix Zullo------------ Ten Years (not present) John Schiefelbein------ Ten Years (not present) Jill Walker------------ Fifteen Years Bobby Johnson-~-~-~------ Twenty-five Years Lee Wooledge-----~------ Twenty-five Years Robert Sawyer---------- Twenty-five Years (not present) PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER UPDATE Mrs. Kathy Newby’s, Public Information Officer, update included information on the Department of Corrections implementation of a video visitation system, the 2014 Okaloosa County Status of Women Hall of Honor recipients, and a visit from Vietnam prisoner of war Colonel Pete Peterson. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE Mr. Padgett stated he will turn the time over to Mr. Stewart for an update on the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) issue. Mr. Stewart reported an estimate has been received from DJJ on Okaloosa County’s contribution for juvenile detention. That total is $679,313 and was calculated using the currently proposed rule. He said there is going to be a challenge to this estimate and the manner it was calculated with 15-20 counties joining that challenge. He said he will need authorization for Okaloosa County to participate in this challenge. Mr. Stewart advised the Board that the Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson firm will make this procedural challenge without charge. He stated we want to make sure we are not waiving any rights. Mr. Boyles July 15, 2014 -1- Minute Book 71, Page 143 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to authorize Mr. Stewart to participate on behalf of Okaloosa County. 5 yeas. Mr. Stewart stated a second issue deals with the monthly estimate of $56,609.44 that DJJ is charging Okaloosa County. He explained they have determined what Okaloosa County should pay based on the decision of the Administrative Law Judge and the District Court of Appeals and that amount should be $17,953.10. Mr. Stewart recommended making a monthly payment of $17,953.10 and placing an adequate amount in reserves for the remainder. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to pay DJJ $17,953.10 per month and to authorize Mr. Stewart to convey to DJJ the county will be developing General Fund Reserves to cover the difference. 5 yeas. COMMISSIONER’ S MINUTE Mr. Parisot, Mr. Boyles, and Mr. Amunds stated they have nothing. Mr. Harris thanked everyone for being present today. Mr. Windes thanked Public Works Director John Hofstad and Airports Director Sunil Harman for organizing the Brooks Bridge Workshop. PUBLIC COMMENT RELATING TO THE CURRENT AGENDA No one came forward to speak. VISITOR - FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES PRESENTATION TO SHERIFF Mr. Padgett reported the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) representative could not be present this morning. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Windes stated Item #17 Tourist Development: request approval of payment in advance for 50% of first-year interactive floor plan software costs for the Emerald Coast Convention Center is being removed from the agenda. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve Items #1 through #16 and Items #18 through #20: July 15, 2014 -2- Minute Book 71, Page 144 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 1. Finance: Budget Resolutions and Transfers (a) (g) (k) July 15, Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund {budget transfer from Tourist Development Fund for beach cleaning equipment) RESOLUTION NO. 14-110 (BA #111) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund (appropriations from Florida Department of Emergency Management for Homeland Security Grant for Issues 4, 28, 29 and 30) RESOLUTION NO. 14-111 (BA #112) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund (appropriations from Florida Department of Emergency Management for Homeland Security Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 14-112 (BA #113) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund (reimbursement from Florida Department of Revenue) RESOLUTION NO. 14-113 (BA #114) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund (Florida Department of Transportation Grant Amendment #6 for CTD Medicaid Non-emergency Transportation Program and subcontracted transportation provider) RESOLUTION NO. 14-114 (BA #115) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Supervisor of Elections General Fund (Florida Department of State Federal Elections Activities Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 14-115 (BA #116) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Tourist Development Fund (Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant for Okaloosa Island Dune walkovers) RESOLUTION NO. 14-116 (BA #117) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Capital Outlay Construction Fund (appropriations from Smartronix for services of fiber optic project) RESOLUTION NO. 14-117 (BA #118) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (Florida Department of Transportation grant to overlay aircraft parking apron at Bob Sikes Airport) RESOLUTION NO. 14-118 (BA #119) Budget transfer: Airport Enterprise Fund, match for FDOT grant to overlay aircraft parking apron at Bob Sikes Airport, BT-14-42 Budget Transfer: Tourist Development Fund, local match for FDEP grant for Okaloosa Island dune walkovers, BT-14-43 2014 -3- Minute Book 71, Page 145 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 10, il. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18. (1) Budget Transfer: Tourist Development Fund, purchase of beach cleaning equipment by Public Works Parks Division, BT-14-44 {(m) Budget Transfer: Supervisor of Elections General Fund, match for FDOS federal elections activities grant, BT-14-45 BCC Records: Regular meeting minutes of June 3, 2014 County Administration: Approval to use GrantSolutions.gov system for RESTORE Act grant applications and management of funds and designation of submission and signature authorities Finance: Federally Funded Public Assistance Agreement Facilities Maintenance: Lord & Son Construction Change Order #1 for Sheriff's new building in Shalimar, add $306,703 to contract price Growth Management: Revised Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Objective/Policy Statement Growth Management: 2015 Defense Infrastructure Grant Application Sheriff: Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) disbursement County Administration: Ratify execution of the State Grant to Library agreement ($86,635) Public Safety: Final payment request to Judge Ben Gordon, Jr. Family Visitation Center in the amount of $10,097 Public Safety: Direct payment for outstanding invoice to Airgas (May 2014 for $2,699.38) Purchasing: Authorization to enter into contract negotiations for dental insurance, life insurance, and long term disability insurance Public Works: Authorization to advertise for bids to administer construction contract for Grant Agreement No. S0697 for Tanglewood and Overbrook Stormwater Basin Improvement Public Works: Final payment to Main Street Construction Services in the amount of $9,086.28 for work associated with the 12°' Avenue Sidewalk Addition Project Public Works: Special Public Event Permit requested by Southern Events Management for 2014 Emerald Coast Fall Classic Volleyball Event; October 1-5, 2014 Public Works: Approval to purchase Class 1 Rip Rap from Southern Rock & Lime in the amount of $57,776.25 for the Gilmore Road Project and to transfer funding from Account #3202-553038 Materials-Millings to Account #3202-563162 Gilmore Road Tourist Development: Approval to expend an amount not to exceed $15,000 from Promotional Reserve for a 30-minute July 15, 2014 -4- Minute Book 71, Page 146 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners sport fishing television episode, online video production, and print and online editorial 19. Tourist Development: Approve payment in the amount of $5,000 to Small Market Meetings Conference for Breakfast Day 2 Sponsorship 20. Tourist Development: Approve expenditure of $6,200 from Promotional Reserve for production of a fishing show television pilot 5 yeas. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT -~ INITIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION FOR FY 2015 FOR BEACH RESTORATION MSBU Mr. Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director, stated this first item is basically an annual housekeeping item regarding the Beach Restoration MSBU. He requested approval of the Initial Assessment Resolution for the Destin Subarea of the Okaloosa County Beach Restoration Projection Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adopt the resolution as presented. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 14-119 Mr. Schroeder also requested authorization to advertise for public hearing to consider adoption of the Final Assessment Resolution at the August 19, 2014 meeting. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve advertising for the public hearing. 5 yeas. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - APPOINTMENT TO TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Mr. Schroeder stated the Tourist Development Council (TDC) did recommend the appointment of Martin Owen to fill the vacant Lodging Industry Owner/Operator seat on the TDC. Mr. Amunds made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adopt a resolution appointing Martin Owen to the vacant TDC position. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 14-120 PUBLIC WORKS - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES, EMERALD COAST PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS COUNCIL FUNDRAISING EVENT Mr. John Hofstad, Public Works Director, stated he has received a request from the Emerald Coast Professional Firefighters Council for approval of a special event permit for a charitable fund raising event on Okaloosa Island at the Boardwalk. The event is called the “Emerald Coast Bar Wars” and is scheduled July 15, 2014 -5- Minute Book 71, Page 147 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners for September 28, 2014. The funds raised at the event will be used to help a four-year old boy who was burned. The requesters also asked for a waiver of the fees. Mr. Hofstad stated Board policy has been to only waive fees for non-profits. He said perhaps a policy on permit fee waivers should be formally established in the future. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to approve the permit and to waive fees for this event. 5 yeas. PUBLIC HEARING - LPA 02-14 ADDING NEW POLICY 10.20 ESTABLISHING THE MID-BAY REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER AS AN OVERLAY TO THE FLUM (9:00 a.m.) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance No. 90-1, as amended) Future Land Use Element by adding new Policy 10.20 relating to the establishing of the Mid-Bay Regional Activity Center as an overlay to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Upon inguiry by Mr. Harris about beginning the hearing three or four minutes early, Ms. Hoshihara replied this is a preliminary discussion and no action will be taken until after 9:00 a.m. Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, termed this a housekeeping matter. He provided the background and history of the Mid-Bay Regional Activity Center (RAC). This RAC was approved by the Board on September 12, 2000 and consists of 187.1 acres. Per department’s agenda request; however, Mr. Kampert stated there are 209.8 acres in the overlay. On February 18, 2014, the Board approved a boundary change (Ordinance No. 14-06). Pursuant to that action, a follow up text amendment is required to show the location on the FLUM. The proposed language of Policy 10.20 states: Policy 10.20 The Mid-Bay Regional Activity Center (Mid-Bay RAC) shall be illustrated as an overlay on the Okaloosa County Future Land Use Map and will include the approximate 209.8 acres depicted and described in Ordinance 14-06. All developments within the Mid-Bay RAC shall be consistent with the underlying Future Land Use Map and zoning designa- tions and subject to the provisions of Chapter 380.06(2)(e), F.S., Rule 28.24-014, F.A.C., and Policy 10.19 of the Future Land Use Element of the Okaloosa County Comprehensive Plan. July 15, 2014 -6- Minute Book 71, Page 148 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Kampert stated a copy of the proposed ordinance is in the agenda packet. He also reported no objections have been approved. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval at its April 10, 2014 public hearing. Mr. Windes opened the floor for comment. Hearing none, Mr. Amunds made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adopt an ordinance approving the text change as advertised. 5 yeas. ORDINANCE NO. 14-07 PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FROM STEPHEN ROSE TO VACATE PORTION OF BULLOCK BOULEVARD IN NICEVILLE (9:00 a.m.) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider the request of Stephen Rose, Okaloosa Walton Development Company, to vacate a portion of Bullock Boulevard in Niceville. Mr. John Hofstad, Public Works Director, stated Mr. Rose owns the property located at the south end of the Bullock Boulevard spur and his desire is to vacate this right-of-way and transform it into a private access to his future development. He advised this particular right-of-way has no through fare and is of no value to the county, adding staff supports the request for vacation. However, he reported that late yesterday afternoon the applicant emailed him and has requested this hearing be tabled until time certain on August 19. Mr. Hofstad explained the applicant said he did not receive one of his documents in time for today’s hearing. The consensus of the Board was to continue the public hearing as requested but because it has been advertised, public comments will be accepted. Mrs. Deborah Patterson, Bullock Boulevard, stated this piece of roadway was dedicated to the county more than forty years ago by Mrs. Reba Boone. She said it was clear it was to be used for/by the residents, advising it is now a park-like property. Mrs, Patterson stated her family has used it for years, saying that it where she taught her grandchildren to ride bicycles and trained her puppy. She referred to some type of agreement being signed and commented their tax dollars have maintained this piece of road. Mrs. Patterson was upset the roadway could be taken away and called Mr. Rose's claims that the property is landlocked as “deceitful.” July 15, 2014 -7- Minute Book 71, Page 149 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mrs. Linda Boone identified herself as the daughter-in-law of the person who deeded the property to the county. She said Mr. Rose has asked the neighbors who will receive part of the vacated right-of-way to quitclaim it back to him and questioned the legality of such a proposal. Mr. Parisot explained that when right-of-way is vacated, the property is split between adjacent property owners. He was of the opinion if they then wanted to sell it, it would be legal. Mrs. Boone stated this portion of road is used by the mail trucks and garbage trucks to provide services to the residents. She asked the commissioners to please drive out to the neighborhood and look around before taking a vote. Mrs. Nancy Bailey, Bullock Boulevard, stated they have friends that cannot come to see them because there is no room to turn around because the spur is only 18 to 21 feet wide. Mrs. Sherri Huffmaster, Bullock Boulevard, expressed her concerns about safety, pointing to the narrow roadway which contains a sharp curve. Mr. Joe Tanet, Bullock Boulevard, said he is not opposed to the proposed development but questioned use of this spur for the entry to the development when Mr. Rose’s property already has access on Palm Boulevard. He said Mr. Rose tried this before but it was denied “because of a procedural thing.” Mr. Tanet continued sharing his concerns, saying there is a telephone pole 53 inches from the street and the platted property line is 17 inches from the road. Mr, Windes closed the public comment portion of the hearing. Mr. Amunds made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to table this public hearing until August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Upon inquiry by Mr. Boyles, Mr. Hofstad stated the alignment of the road is outside the boundary of what was deeded to the county and verified that the developer could take the unimproved right-of-way and develop it. Upon inquiry by Mr. Parisot, Mr. Hofstad explained the road might have shifted over time. A brief discussion ensued on what Mr. Rose could and could not do with the vacated right-of-way. 5 yeas. July 15, 2014 -8- Minute Book 71, Page 159 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING - SHALIMAR GOLF CART ORDINANCE (9:00 A.M.) Mr. Stanford reported the Clerk's Office has not received the affidavit for the legal advertisement. Mr. Hofstad stated this request for public hearing was brought at the last meeting (July 1) but they failed to advertise it in a timely manner. He asked for this public hearing be placed on the August 19 agenda. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the department head’s request to schedule the hearing for August 19. 5 yeas. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING TOURIST DEVELOPMENT PLAN (9:00 A.M.) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider amending the Tourist Development Plan and use of Tourist Development Tax for funding aquariums and museums within the subcounty taxing district. Mr. Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director, Stated that from time-to-time the State Amends Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, on the permissible uses of tourist taxes. He said such an amendment was made in 2012, and brought into the Statutes in 2013 to include aquariums and museums. Mr. Schroeder stated the county’s Tourist Development Plan Ordinance does not currently include this language and that is the reason for the public hearing. Mr. Boyles asked if that is the only changes in the proposed ordinance. Mr. Schroeder stated he believes the new language is word-for-word from the Statutes. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to this proposed amendment. Mr. Parisot stated this will apply only to non-profits and not commercial operations. Mr. Schroeder replied, “That is correct.” It was clarified the two eligible entities are the Indian Temple Mound Museum and the Destin Fishing Museum. Mr. Amunds made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to adopt the ordinance as presented. 5 yeas. ORDINANCE NO. 14-08 July 15, 2014 -9- Minute Book 71, Page 151 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION TO DISCONTINUE FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT SERVICE (9:00 A.M.) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider discontinuance of Transit Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 20, 30, 32, and 33. Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, stated during the last three budget cycles, the Board has advised the municipalities it will need assistance in order to continue to fund the transit program. Route 33, serving the Destin area, is currently funded through financial contributions from the City of Destin. During this fiscal year, two routes in Crestview (Routes 11 and 12) have been discontinued due to lack of funds. For Fiscal Year 2015, more than $1 Million will be needed for fixed routes. Mr. Kampert stated the county has received no commitment from any municipality to assist with transit funding and on July i, 2014, the Board approved advertising a public hearing to discuss possible discontinuance of all fixed transit routes. This public hearing is required by the county’s adopted Public Transit Fare and Route Modifications Policy which states the county must set a hearing sixty days prior to any changes taking effect. Since inception of the fixed route system, Okaloosa County Transit (OCT) has worked to move riders from paratransit onto the fixed route system. According to OCT records, there are an estimated 45,000 trips annually which qualify for the Transportation Disadvantaged Program which are riding the fixed routes. If the fixed routes are eliminated, many of those riders will probably resort back to paratransit. Mr. Kampert stated if there is a significant demand for paratransit service, the existing funding level for that program may not be sufficient. Mr. Kampert next provided a detailed explanation of public transportation funding by matching federal, state, and local dollars. An attachment to the department agenda request, showed available grant funds for FY 2015 transit funding and the deficit. The total amount of grant funds available is $1,657,558. Operating costs for the OCT budget is $2,778,033 which leaves a $804,700 deficit. Mr. Kampert then explained how other grant funds could be used for matching funds and could decrease the amount left to fund. duly 15, 2014 -10- Minute Book 71, Page 152 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Bob Bucksdresser, Program Manager for OCT, stated he used his first few months on the job to review the figures. He pointed out there is some uncertainty with regard to Medicaid. Mr. Bucksdresser stated the cost analysis provided by Mr. Kampert is based on projected revenue. He said the additional funds needed to operate public transit are $255,000. Mr. Amunds commented he understands moving funds around but to get down to the nitty gritty, the county could keep all routes running for one more year for $260,000 in General Fund contributions. He asked for confirmation that this is a correction assumption. Mr. Kampert replied $255,000 but round up to $260,000 if projections are low. Upon inguiry by Mr. Boyles, Mr. Kampert stated the allocation last year was $315,277. He said there is new leadership at OCT and the Board may want to give him a moment to speak. Mr. Bucksdresser produced a thumb drive. Mr. Harris noted allowing use of this thumb drive would be an exception to policy. Mr. Parisot asked how many times the Board and staff have requested that any information to be discussed be provided in advance and be made part of the agenda packet. He stated this is too much information to be digested. Mr. Parisot said he is tired of not getting information in advance to study and being prepared to ask questions. He added more attention should be paid to making charts readable when they are projected onto the screens. Mr. Boyles asked Mr. Bucksdresser to come forward and say a few words. He said Mr. Bucksdresser is new here and doesn’t know the policy. Mr. Boyles suggested the policy be waived for his presentation. Mr. Bucksdresser stated the thumb drive is a video and he can speak without using it for support. He reported he has been on the job for three months. Mr. Bucksdresser said OCT is a non- profit organization which contracts with the county to provide fixed route and paratransit services. He briefly addressed the funds needed to operate both programs and explained the use of grant funds to reduce the cost to $255,000 left to be funded. Mr. Buckdresser felt leadership makes a difference and said the county would be getting a 7 to 1 return on its contribution. At this point he provided a detailed explanation of costs and numbers of trips. He also asked for the Board to consider a funding level for the next three years. July 15, 2014 -11- Minute Book 71, Page 153 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Boyles responded that he cannot support a three-year commitment because of the uncertainty of the budget. He said this is a complex issue and referenced the “accounting wizardry” which has gone on. Mr. Boyles noted representatives from the Cities of Niceville and Fort Walton Beach are present. He said for the taxpayers it is an issue of how much it will cost to run the buses and what is the return on the investment. For the riders, it is a question of whether or not the buses will run. Mr. Boyles said he expects OCT to be a good return on investment. He asked if the Board could provide consensus to Mr. Padgett to put $260,000 into the FY 2015 budget before public comments. Upon inguiry by Mr. Parisot, Mr. Kampert acknowledged the $255,000 figure does not include costs for county staff time and must be added back in. Upon further inguiry, Mr. Kampert estimated that cost at $85,000. Mr. Parisot asked what will happen if the OCT projections are not accurate and there is a shortfall. He asked if it will require a 60-day notification to end it, to which Mr. Kampert said “You are entirely correct.” Mr. Kampert added if there is a shortfall something must be done with the routes or more money would have to be provided to continue the routes. Discussion continued. Mr. Parisot opined an option is to rebid the service and get a professional company, not a non-profit. Mr. Harris spoke on the two routes which were cancelled in Crestview and asked if the same ultimatums were given to other cities. He said he agrees with Mr. Parisot to some degree but noted there is new leadership at OCT and he would like to give him an opportunity to excel. Mr. Harris asked Mr. Bucksdresser to look at possibly adding back Routes 11 and 12 in the future. Mr. Harris polled the audience to see how many of the riders live within the city limits. He stated the Board is willing to do this but the frustration is the cities in which these people live are not willing to help. Mr. Harris said he is asking the representatives of the municipalities to come back to the table and for city leadership to help us. -Mr. Amunds commented letters from the cities have been received about the establishment of a transportation cooperative down the road. The floor was opened for public comment. The following individuals came forward to speak: FWB Mayor Anderson Michelle Mashow, bus rider July 15, 2014 -12- Minute Book 71, Page 154 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners John Finch, Sunshine Shuttle Patrick , bus rider Bernard , bus rider Jerry Melvin, Elder Services Jim Wood, Destin City Council David McDonald, Manager, Santa Rosa Mall Frances Johnson, bus rider William Craig, bus rider Lee Moore, Howard Group Lisa Bicoup, Florida Transportation System Richard Ferrari, bus rider Martha Bayer, bus rider Alan Roberts, Sunshine Shuttle Roy Stone, citizen Matthew Schumaker, bus rider Linda Hermanette, bus rider Mr. Kampert said based on feedback from the cities, staff began discussions before Christmas last year about an interlocal agreement. He said a Memorandum of Understanding for a transit cooperative has been drafted. Mr. Kampert reported staff is ready, willing and able to work on this proposal. He said at the five formal meetings with the cities, staff focused on contributions for this year. Mr. Kampert advised the agreement is out there right now for review with the cities. With regard to Sunshine Shuttle vs OCT, he said the county has a contract with OCT but OCT could enter into contract with another company. Mr. Boyles suggested aggressive action by staff on funding. He said he believes OCT is in a position to take a leadership role which had not been done in the past. Mr. Boyles made motion to take no action to discontinue the fixed routes; to direct staff to program $260,000 into the budget for the coming fiscal year for OCT to continue to operate the program; and to direct staff to work to partner with the cities and OCT to develop a transportation cooperative. Mr. Amunds seconded the motion. After a brief discussion, the vote was taken—-5 yeas. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no further public comment on any issues. July 15, 2014 -13- Minute Book 71, Page 155 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. DON W. HOWARD CHARLES K. WINDES, JR., CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) July 15, 2014 -14- Minute Book 71, Page 156 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners