Okaloosa County BOCC — November 4, 2012 — Minutes — reading text

VISITOR - JUDGE WILLIAM STONE, TASK FORCE FOR RENOVATION OF OKALOOSA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CRESTVIEW Judge William Stone, Administrative Judge, referred to the valuable insight and recommendations of the task force for the construction of the Courthouse Annex Extension in Fort Walton Beach. He suggested the same type planning be used for short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning for the Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview. Judge Stone felt input from all stakeholders and private citizens for renovation of the Courthouse will be valuable and productive. Judge Stone stated the meetings of the task force will be advertised and recorded, ensuring absolute transparency. He noted there are some challenges in the renovation which must be overcome. Judge Stone noted there are three full-time judges (Judges Flowers, Ketchel, and Ward) in Crestview. Upon inquiry by Mr. Amunds, Judge Stone stated Family Court cannot be moved to South County. Continuing, he explained the history of the Administrative Directive designating that cases are filed based on the individual’s residency or where the event took place. Mr. Harris volunteered to serve as the Board’s representative on this task force. Mr. Amunds made motion, seconded by Mr. Roberts, to approve the formation of a task force for renovation of the Crestview Courthouse with Mr. Harris serving as the Board’s representative. Mr. Curry pointed out a list has been submitted of the officers or their representatives to serve on this committee: Judiciary Growth Management Court Administration Risk Management State Attorney’s Office Public Works Public Defender’s Office Purchasing Sheriff’s Office County Administrator’s Office Facilities Maintenance Property Appraiser’s Office Corrections Supervisor of Elections Clerk’s Office Tax Collector Information Systems The vote was taken on the motion to approve--5 yeas. April 19, 2011 Minute Book 65 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners