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Minutes
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, November 20, 2012– 8:30 AM
Water & Sewer Administration Building
I. Swearing-In Ceremony for Commissioner Nathan Boyles and Commissioner Kelly Windes
II. Employee Awards
III. Public Information Update
IV. County Administrator's Update
V. Commissioner's Minute
VI. Public Hearing
1. Request public comment and consideration concerning a request submitted by Phillip
& Deborah Jennings for vacation of a portion of unimproved 15th Street in Niceville.
District: 5. This item was tabled at the October 16, 2012 meeting.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kelly Windes, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
Vacate only 20 feet.
2. Request public comment and consideration of changes to Land Development Code
Chapters 1A and 2 as submitted by Growth Management staff. District: All. Final
Public Hearing
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kelly Windes, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
3. Request public comment and consideration concerning an amendment of Chapter 9 of
the Land Development Code (Ordinance 91-01 as amended) Pertaining to Abandoned
Vehicles, and Amendment of Ordinance 87-33 Creating a New Article III of Chapter
21 of the Code of Ordinances of Okaloosa County, Florida, Regulating Abandoned
and Nuisance Vehicles. District: All. Final Public Hearing
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Nathan Boyles, Commissioner, District 3
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
Exempt all areas outside of urban development boundary.
VII. Consent Agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
1. Minutes for October 16, 2012 Regular Meeting
Commissioner Windes and Commissioner Boyles abstained from vote because they were
not in attendance at 10-16-12 meeting.
2. Budget Resolutions and Transfers amending the Fiscal Year 2013 budget.
3. Request approval of and acceptance for recording with the Clerk of Court a Drainage
Easement granted to Okaloosa County for permanent maintenance.
4. Request approval of proclamation designating the month of November as Pancreatic
Cancer Awareness Month.
5. Request approval of appointment of Abra McGill to the Tri-County Community
Council for the 2013 term.
6. Request approval of submitted names for Shalimar Annex Renovation Project Task
Force.
7. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for the Bluewater Bay Duathlon, to be
held on February 23, 2013, 5:30 am - 12:00 pm, along Bluewater Bay Boulevard,
John Sims Parkway, and around the EOD Memorial, sponsored by Emerald Coast
Triathlon Club.
8. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for a Mardi Gras Parade, to be held
January 19, 2013, along Santa Rosa Blvd on Okaloosa Island, sponsored by the Fort
Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.
9. Request approval of extension of Contract C11-1864-GM CDBG Program
Administration Services for Sylvania Heights road repaving.
10. Request approval and authorization for Chairman to sign Equitable Sharing
Agreement for Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
11. Request approval of a request submitted by the Economic Development Council to
modify their invoicing schedule from quarterly to monthly.
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12. Request approval of a request submitted by Fort Walton Beach High School for
assistance with straightening a light pole at the girls softball field.
13. Request approval of the classification of the new SR 293 roadway alignment, and
reclassification of White Point Road, as requested by the Florida Department of
Transportation.
VIII. Department/Agency Business
1. Daniel O'Byrne/Tourist Development
1. Request consideration and staff direction concerning a request for a one time
only waiver of the TDC Chairman term limits to allow a third one-year term
for Kathy Houchins to serve as Chairman. District: All
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kelly Windes, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
Motion was to deny waiver.
2. Donald Turner/Facility Maintenance
1. Request approval of Capital Projects funding in the amount of $13,800 to
finalize remodeling of the space leased to Elder Services in the old Fort
Walton Beach hospital. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
2. Request consideration and staff direction concerning a request made by the
Crestview Historical Preservation Group's Project Committee to be granted
the authority to determine what historical artifacts to display in designated
areas of the Crestview courthouse. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Nathan Boyles, Commissioner, District 3
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
3. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
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1. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Town of Shalimar for W&S franchise rights and
collection/payment of fees. District: 2.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Nathan Boyles, Commissioner, District 3
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
2. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Lease
Agreement with Skyetech, LLC for property located at 1310D Oddfellow
Road in Fort Walton Beach, FL. District: All
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Nathan Boyles, Commissioner, District 3
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
3. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an Amendment to
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Niceville and Sale Agreement for
Reclaimed Water Facilities. District: 1, 3 & 5
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Kelly Windes, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Wayne Harris, Don Amunds, Kelly Windes,
Nathan Boyles
NAYS: Dave Parisot
4. John Hofstad/Public Works
1. Request consideration and staff direction concerning a request to reinstall
stepping stones on County property behind Surf Dweller Condo on Okaloosa
Island. District: 2
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
David Sherry made presentation against installation of stepping stones.
2. Request consideration of citizen appointment for District 1 vacancy on the
Parks Advisory Committee. District: All
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
3. Request after the fact Board approval of Change Order Number 1 for the Old
Antioch Road Reconstruction Project, approved in advance to avoid excessive
delays for the project. District: 3
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
4. Request approval to award, and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract
with Island Sands Beach Service of NW Florida, LLC for beach concession
services. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
5. Informational item to notify the Board of payment to Gulf Coast Traffic
Engineers for completion of the continued service contract for FY 2011-2012
annual road striping. District: All
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Nathan Boyles, Commissioner, District 3
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
6. Information update concerning possible extension of the enhanced recycling
(1-1-1) program throughout the franchised areas of Okaloosa County
(approximately 30,000 homes). District: All
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Nathan Boyles, Commissioner, District 3
AYES: Harris, Amunds, Parisot, Windes, Boyles
Motion to continue 1-1-1 pilot program in Shalimar until December 31, 2012.
IX. Old Business
1. Rebecca Sherry to update to the Board concerning Volunteer Dune Planting.
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Board agreed to allow County and its contractor to take lead in dune planting with
volunteers supplementing as needed.
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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