Okaloosa County BOCC — June 3, 2014 — April 30 2014 Special Called Meeting — reading text

April 30, 2014 Special Called Meeting A Special Meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 1:00 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on the Northwest Florida State Campus in Niceville. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss declaring a Local State of Emergency regarding the rain storm event. 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 and Ernie Padgett, County Administrator. Acting County Attorney Greg Stewart participated telephonically. Mr. Dino Villani, Public Safety Director, updated the Board on issues of flash flooding and evacuation of some areas. He reported Governor Scott has signed Executive Order 14-144 declaring a state of emergency for certain counties, including Okaloosa County, for the heavy rain event occurring April 29-30. Continuing, Mr. Villani stated we have received an excessive amount of rain but not as much as some other areas. He also said he expects a Federal Declaration to be issued. Mr. Randy McDaniel, Emergency Management, provided the commissioners with specific details on rainfall amounts and road closures, Mr. Windes read the resolution and proclamation declaring a State of Emergency regarding the April rainstorm event. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adopt the resolution/declaration. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 14-84 Discussion ensued among the commissioners and department heads. Public Works Director John Hofstad provided details on road conditions and the destruction of the Okaloosa County Jail parking lot. Water & Sewer Director Jeff Littrell spoke on water main breaks, sewer pumps working at capacity, and system backups. There was also discussion on impacts to private systems, dams, and roadways. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to direct staff to make reasonable ingress/egress to “private” issues under emergency situations at the County Administrator's discretion and to return with a report on such issues at the next Board of County Commissioners’ meeting. 5 yeas. Mr. April 30, 2014 _ -1- Minute Book 71, Page 33 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Hofstad clarified his initial request was to restore access on an emergency basis. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. DON W. HOWARD CHARLES K. WINDES, JR., CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were provided by Gary Stanford and Teresa Ward.) April 30, 2014 -2- Minute Book 71, Page 34 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners RESOLUTION _ 14-84 A RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY REGARDING THE APRIL STORM. NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY AS FOLLOWS: 1, Okaloosa County is a political subdivision of the State of Florida, and pursuant to Chapter 252 Florida Statutes, “State of Florida Emergency Management Act" and Okaloosa County Ordinance No. 91-23, as amended, is authorized to find and declare a local state of emergency in Okaloosa County and exercise those powers conferred by Chapter 252 and the Act. 2. Governor Rick Scott has issued Executive Order 14-144 declaring a state of emergency for certain counties, including Okaloosa County for the heavy rain event occurring April 29-April 30". 3. In accordance with the provisions of Okaloosa County Ordinance No. 91-23, as amended, and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners do hereby declare a local state of emergency, and waive all procedures or formalities authorized and invoke all powers provided in accordance with said Statutes and Ordinance and pursuant to this Declaration. DULY ADOPTED this 30" day of April, 2014. Filed with the Clerk or in fus/her absence i, recorder of the emergency meeting on this the JO’ day of , 2014. ATTEST? CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA