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Okaloosa County BOCC — February 18, 2014 — January 21 2014 Regular Meeting Minute

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January 21, 2014 Regular Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 6:00 p.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; John Dowd, County Attorney; and members of the press. After opening with prayer, a moment of silence was observed in memory of Walter F. Spence. The Chairman then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE Mr. Padgett advised he has nothing this evening. COMMISSIONER'S MINUTE Mr. Parisot announced there will be a Gulf Consortium meeting this Friday in Tallahassee. Mr. Boyles said he has nothing. Mr. Amunds stated at the last meeting he brought up an issue regarding the beach restoration MSBU and whether there are sufficient reserves available to discontinue the MSBU assessments. He also said he wanted additional information on the use of Tourist Development taxes for support of museums, aquariums, etc. Mr. Amunds commented staff is continuing to research these issues. Upon inguiry by Mr. Parisot, Mr. Amunds stated it is his understanding the TD tax could only be used for museums within the taxing district. Mr. Harris congratulated the new captain (Chairman Windes) and his first mate (Vice Chairman Boyles) in captaining the USS Okaloosa in the coming year. PUBLIC COMMENT RELATING TO CURRENT AGENDA No one came forward to speak. January 21, 2014 -l- Minute Book 70, Page 295 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Parisot referred to item #12. 12. Airports: Recommendation to award bid/contract for Security Checkpoint Exit Lane Control System to Cathey Construction and Development, LLC as apparent responsive low bidder with a bid of $496,846 He said the agenda request is to award the contract. Mr. Parisot stated under the current process the contract document would need to come before the Board for approval and execution. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to award the bid to Cathey Construction for the above described project and to authorize the Chairman to execute the contract when it is prepared contingent upon receipt of all necessary support documents. Mr. Sunil Harman, Airports Director, stated this action will save about six weeks in the process. 5 yeas. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve Consent Agenda items #1 through #11 and #13 through #23. 1. Approve Letter of Support to U.S. Department of Labor for grant to enhance the learning experience at the CHOICE High School 2. Airports: Approval of Declaration of Restrictive Covenant with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding portion of Destin Airport property which has groundwater contamination issues 3. Public Safety: Approval of subagreement between Okaloosa County and Judge Ben Gordon, Jr. Family Visitation Center relating to Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program 4. Public Safety: Approval of subagreement between Okaloosa County and Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center relating to Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program 5. Bcc: Public Event Permit request from Destin Chamber of Commerce for 4° Annual Bayou, Bay and Back Run/Walk Marathon on January 25, 2014 6. BCC: Public Event Permit request from Mosaic Church of Crestview for 6°" Annual Crestview Pregnancy Center 5K Run on April 5, 2014 7. BCC: Public Event Permit request from Chief Petty Officers Association for Navel School Explosive Ordnance Disposal Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Challenge on April 26, 2014 January 21, 2014 -2- Minute Book 70, Page 206 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 8. Airports: Informational item - Intent to advertise for volunteer committee members to represent Okaloosa County as members on the Destin Airport Compatibility Advisory Committee 9. Airports: Approve department’s partnership in the following promotional events: Fisher House 5K, Eglin AFB Annual Gate-to-Gate Run/Walk, 2™¢ Annual Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium, and 45‘ Annual Florida Airports Council & Exposition 10. Airports: Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT and signature resolution for unmanned passenger exit lane security controls system at Northwest Florida Regional Airport RESOLUTION NO. 14-27 11. Airports: Approval of Task Order No. 15 with RS&H for construction administration of phase services for Security Checkpoint Exit Lane Control System in the amount of $77,322 13. Purchasing: Recommendation to award bid for five one-half ton pickups to Don Reid Ford as low bidder meeting specifications with bid of $20,247 each for a total of $101,235 14. Airports: Approval of lease for Timberview Helicopters, Inc. to operate a sightseeing flight operation from the Destin Airport 15. Purchasing: Approval to purchase one new 2014 Bobcat Loader at a total cost of $88,200.08, using the State of Florida Sheriff's contract 16. Purchasing: Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute contracts with three vendors to provide architectural, engineering, and aviation planning services for the Airports Department: (1) AVCON, (2) Jacobs, and (3) Hatch Mott MacDonald 17. Purchasing: Approval to purchase one new 800 Power Sweeper, Rider at a total cost of $70,819.74, off the State of Florida contract 18. Authorization for Surety Land Title of Florida to prepare quitclaim deed for successful bidder converting his/her Okaloosa Island leasehold interest to fee simple title (Timothy N. and Rebecca A. Taylor) RESOLUTION NO. 14-28 19. Purchasing: Approval to purchase two F750 Flatbed Dump Trucks at a total cost of $149,792 of the State of Florida contract January 21, 2014 -3- Minute Book 70, Page 207 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 20. Airports: Ratification of Chairman’s signature on letter responding to Part 13 Complaint by Attorney Alan Armstrong representing Emerald Coast and Timberview Helicopters, Inc. 21. Finance: Budget Resolutions and Budget Transfers: e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund (appropriations from APAC Mid-South for repair of fiber optic network) RESOLUTION NO. 14-29 (BA #67) e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund (budget transfer in from Capital Outlay Construction Fund for countywide computer upgrades and compatibility) RESOLUTION NO. 14-30 (BA #68) e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund (RESTORE Act funding) RESOLUTION NO. 14-31 (BA #69) e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Capital Outlay Construction Fund (cash carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 14-32 (BA #70) e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (cash carried forward) RESOLUTION NO, 14-33 (BA #71) ® Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (FDOT grant to construct air traffic control tower, site utilities, and roadway at Destin Airport) RESOLUTION NO. 14-34 (BA #72) e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (FDOT grant to construct an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station at Northwest Florida Regional Airport) RESOLUTION NO. 14-35 (BA #73) e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (cash carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 14-36 (BA #74) °® Resolution amending FY 2014 #£xBudget, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (cash carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 14-37 (BA #75) e Resolution amending FY 2014 #£4Budget, Inspections Enterprise Fund (cash carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 14-38 (BA #76) e Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Self-Insurance Fund (St. Clergy Settlement) RESOLUTION NO. 14-39 (BA #77) January 21, 2014 -4- Minute Book 70, Page 208 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners ® Budget Transfer: Capital Outlay Construction Fund; carry forward for Marler Park boat ramp; BT-14-18 ® Budget Transfer: Airport Enterprise Fund; cash match for FDOT grant for Destin Air Traffic Control Tower; BT-14-19 ® Budget Transfer: Capital Outlay Construction Fund; computer upgrades and compatibility; BT-14-20 22. Resolution providing the public a reasonable opportunity to be heard in accordance with Section 268.0114, Florida Statutes RESOLUTION NO, 14-40 23. Authorization for Chairman to execute letter of congratulations from the Board to Natalie Lawson from Fort Walton Beach High School who won the honor of Distinguished Young Woman of Florida for 2014-15 5 yeas. GROWTH MANAGEMENT —- AMEND DEVELOPMENT ORDER FOR DESTIN WEST BAYSIDE Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, stated a request has been received to amend the Development Order (DO) for Destin West Bayside to allow construction of a 29-slip, private, multi- family docking structure without fueling facilities, without sewage pump out facility, and without live boards to be used exclusively for the mooring of recreational vessels in conjunction with the existing condominium development. He showed a diagram of the current development and identified the proposed location for the. dock. He advised the property is located at 1310 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island) and it is currently zoned B-3 (Light commercial and concession area). Mr. Kampert reported the Okaloosa Island Leaseholders Association Architectural Review Committee recommends approval. He stated staff also recommends with the condition that Okaloosa County building permits shall not be issued until an updated copy of the U.S. Corps of Engineers permit authorization has been provided to the Growth Management Department. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to amend the DO for Destin West Bayside contingent upon an updated Corps of Engineers’ permit being provided to the Growth Management Department. 5 yeas. January 21, 2014 -5- Minute Book 70, Page 209 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - FINAL PAYMENT TO TAYLOR ENGINEERING FOR CONTRACT C10-1813-TDC Mr. Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director, requested final contract approval of Contract C10-1813-TDC with Taylor Engineering in the amount of $288,000. This payment covers Task Orders #3, #15, #18, and Credit Memo Task Order #16. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the final payment as requested by the department head. 5 yeas. PUBLIC WORKS — REQUESTS TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS Mr. Amunds made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the following requests: 1. Authorization to advertise for public hearing on February 18, 2014 to receive input regarding an additional street light at 614 Pelican Drive in the Okaloosa Island MSBU 2. Authorization to advertise for public hearing on February 18, 2014 to consider the request of Thomas Watkins for Watree Construction and Land Development to vacate portion of Second Avenue and portion of alley in Block 2 of the Townsite of Port Dixie Subdivision 5 yeas. PUBLIC WORKS - FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH CINCO BAYOU Mr. John Hofstad, Public Works Director, requested approval of a $15,000 allocation from the 2014 Florida Boating Improvement Program for the Town of Cinco Bayou for the Sea Way Street Boat Improvement Project. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the allocation and to authorize the Chairman to sign the Project Agreement with Cinco Bayou in the amount of $15,000. 5 yeas. PUBLIC WORKS — APPROVAL OF TWO TASK ORDERS FOR ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS CONTRACTS Mr. Hofstad requested approval of the following task orders for contracts with Asphalt Paving Systems: 1. Task Order #1, contract C12-1961 in the amount of $227,694.74 2. Task Order #1, contract C12-1960 in the amount’ of $199,356.58 January 21, 2014 -6- Minute Book 70, Page 210 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners He stated these task orders are required because of changes in the Finance Department regarding the way services and materials are procured. Mr. Hofstad noted the list of projects covered by these items was approved last April. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to approve the task orders as presented. 5 yeas. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE - FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT TO SKANSKA/LORD & SON, OKALOOSA COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX EXTENSION PROJECT Mr. Don Turner, Facilities Maintenance, requested approval of the final contract payment to Skanska/Lord & Son for the Okaloosa County Courthouse Extension project in the amount of $37,697. Upon inquiry by Mr. Amunds, Mr. Turner stated all outstanding issues except for one leak have been addressed. Mr. Parisot asked if all ADA issues were completed. Mr. Turner replied by saying “all that were contracted for.” Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to approve this final contract payment. 5 yeas. (NOTE: The correct budget department numbers for payment are 301 for $10,000; and 3160-- not 3115--for $27,697.) HUMAN RESOURCES — COUNTY ATTORNEY RECRUITMENT UPDATE Mrs. Kay Godwin, Human Resources Director, stated she would like to present an update on the recruitment process for the County Attorney position and to ask guidance on moving forward. She pointed out that John Dowd, County Attorney, will retire in July of this year. In anticipation of Mr. Dowd’s retirement, the county has been accepting employment applications since August 15, 2013. Also, letters of interest were accepted from law firms through December 6, 2013 to provide County Attorney services through a contractual approach. Mrs. Godwin stated the Board-appointed screening committee has reviewed the applications and proposals from firms. The screening committee has narrowed the list of 26 apparently qualified employment applications from individuals down to ten as a potential full-time county employee. She said if the Board desires, the committee can further narrow the field to three to five applicants and schedule interviews. She reported it was the committee’s decision not to rank the firms. The committee felt the first decision was to limit the number of individual candidates and then the Board can make a decision on whether or not to proceed with the law firm concept. January 21, 2014 -7- Minute Book 70, Page 211 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Amunds stated he agrees with this direction and will second a motion to this effect if placed on the floor. Mr. Parisot commented that he did not get the packages until this afternoon and encouraged the commissioners to look at the three law firms, saying he was surprised about the low dollar amount . Mr. Boyles recommended the scope of individual applicants be narrowed. Mr. Windes stated if there are no objections, we will proceed with the recommendation of the HR Director to narrow the field of applications for County Attorney to three to five individuals. Hearing no comments, Mr. Windes stated the consensus is unanimous. NEW BUSINESS - CONSIDERATION OF LEASE RENEWAL FOR PROPERTY APPRAISER AND TAX COLLECTOR AT UPTOWN STATION Mr. Padgett said the Board needs to take action on one of three options regarding the lease with 99 Eglin, Ltd. for office space for the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector at Uptown Station. Option 1 is a one-year renewal Option 2 is an 18-month renewal Option 3 is a three-year renewal He explained the Board entered into a lease with Jay Odom of 99 Eglin, Ltd. for this office space in January 2009 and the current lease will expire on September 30, 2014. Mr. Padgett stated staff recommends Option 1 which will extend the lease from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. He felt this will give sufficient time for completion of the new Shalimar facility and would mean the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector would only have to make one move. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve Option 1, a one-year renewal of the current lease. Upon inguiry by Mr. Windes regarding Option 2, Mr. Harris said he is certain there would be a buy-out provision if the Uptown Location is vacated before the end of the 18-month period. Mr. Amunds asked Mr. Turner a question about asbestos (at the Shalimar Annex). Mr. Turner replied they discovered minimal amounts. He said an asbestos survey will be required and he is in the process of doing that. The vote was taken on the motion--5 yeas. January 21, 2014 ~8- Minute Book 70, Page 212 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners OLD BUSINESS - COUNTY FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Mr. Padgett commented that staff needs direction with regard to the future facilities projects and moving forward, possibly under one umbrella. Mr. Turner stated the county has three significant projects moving along separate timelines: Crestview Courthouse, new facility at Shalimar Annex site, and new Sheriff’s building at Sheriff's Shalimar administrative campus. With regard to the Shalimar Annex site, Mr. Turner reported there are six entities in the existing building which will need to be relocated while the building is razed. Three of those are with the Sheriff’s Office and will be relocated to the new building in the Sheriff’s Shalimar compound. He said it has been fifty years since any square footage was added to the Crestview Courthouse; however, more information on that project will be brought to the Board at another time. Mr. Turner said these projects have been discussed with the Einancial advisor and he believes more favorable financial terms can be received by bundling the projects together. Upon inquiry, Mr. Turner stated the financing needed is approximately $20 Million with a 25% plus/minus factor because all details on the construction projects have not yet been decided. Mr. Amunds offered a suggestion of capping each project. At this point Mr. Parisot shared his opinion on the Water & Sewer Administration Building. He said the building was built in 1992 for $3 Million. Mr. Parisot stated north of $4.5 Million in General Revenue funds have been used to pay rent for county operations in this building. He said the Board can get rid of the $250,000 annual rent payment and say the Board owns the building. Also with regard to the Water & Sewer Administration Building, Mr. Parisot said if county offices are relocated out of the building and those spaces are rented out, the Board will become commercial landlords. He said the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector could be moved in to the W&S Administration Building and the county would not need to build a grandiose building in Shalimar. Mr. Boyles said the in-house attorney should review the option and suggested opinions be obtained from the Auditor General and Attorney General on such a proposition of taking ownership of January 21, 2014 -9- Minute Book 70, Page 213 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners the building. He stressed he does not want to do anything. arbitrarily. Mr. Parisot said perhaps a facilities workshop would be in order. He also had recommendations on the use of the old Fort Walton Beach Hospital for county office space. Upon inquiry by Mr. Windes, Mr. Dowd stated water and sewer system customers paid for the W&S Administration Building. He felt from an accounting standpoint, the Board is on firm ground by “doing like we are doing.” Mr. Dowd added that he does not know how to “adjust” or “manipulate,” at which point Mr. Windes stated he is not interested in manipulating anything. Mr. Parisot again stated this is a county building and Mr. Dowd interjected that it was built with money from the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund. Mr. Harris stated customer user fees paid for this building and he does not have the stomach to just try to take it over. Mr. Amunds commented that water and sewer customer fees were used for the bonds to construct the new water reclamation plant and bonds, backed by customer fees, may have been used to construct the W&S Administration Building. He added the word “manipulate” scares him and he is interested in going forward with the three buildings as is. Mr. Amunds stated there may be an opportunity to reduce space in those projects to provide cost savings. Continuing, he said Mr. Parisot’s idea about use of the old Fort Walton Beach Hospital is different from how he remembers the discussion on that subject. Mr. Amunds reiterated he supports going forward with the three facilities. Mr. Turner pointed out the Board earlier took action to extend the lease for the Tax Collector and Property Appraiser at Uptown Station and that date (September 30, 2015) will be fast approaching. He felt if the county is to make the deadline, it must keep moving forward. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to move forward with the agenda item as requested with three projects as identified under one financial umbrella. Mr. Parisot stated he believes there should be serious discussion on ail county buildings. Mr. Windes replied, “duly noted.” 5 yeas. January 21, 2014 -10- Minute Book 70, Page 214 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners OLD BUSINESS - FISCAL YEAR 2014 THIRD QUARTER (APRIL, MAY AND JUNE) CALENDAR (Tabled from January 7 meeting) Mr. Amunds stated the reason this item was tabled was to give additional time to consider the option of changing the time of meetings to all evening hours. Mr. Parisot remarked that he is not sure anything is wrong with the current system of having one morning and one evening meeting per month and alternating locations. Mr. Windes said initially he thought it was a good idea but after asking around, there was no leaning one way or the other from the people he spoke with. He stated he is comfortable with it staying as it is. Mr. Parisot pointed out there has been live-streaming of meetings since 2010 and he believes the public has ample opportunity to participate. He said if there is a burning issue, the public will find a way to get their concerns known. Mr. Parisot requested the June 17 meeting in Fort Walton Beach Beach changed from an evening meeting to a morning meeting. He said commissioners who plan to attend the annual FAC Conference in Orlando the next day will have more time to travel. Mr. Harris stated he has been doing this for five years and if there is a major issue for citizens, they will voice their opinions. He said he agrees with the Chairman, saying he heard no overwhelming opinion from anyone on the meeting times. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the calendar as presented with the exception of changing the meeting time for the June 17 meeting to 8:30 a.m. 5 yeas. Mr. Parisot asked if a Budget Policy Workshop will be set for April. Mr. Padgett replied he understands the Board has historically held a policy workshop in April but believes that is too early in the budget process. He said he thought everyone was satisfied with the process last year, working through the process workshop by workshop. Mr. Padgett reiterated April is too early for such a workshop and said perhaps one could be scheduled later. Mr.-.Harris stated he will defer to staff because they are the ones working it. Mr. Boyles agreed. Mr. Windes surveyed the Board and said we have consensus. January 21, 2014 -i1- Minute Book 70, Page 215 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING — REQUEST FROM ALPHA OMEGA INVESTMENT TO AMEND FLUM DESTGNATION AND REZONE .43 ACRE IN NICEVILLE Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing requested by Alpha Omega Investment to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (C) or a more restrictive FLUM designation for .43 acre located at 1445 Pine Street in Niceville. Further, if the FLUM designation is approved, the applicant requests the zoning for the subject parcel be changed from Residential - 1 (R-1) to General Commercial District (C-3) or a more restrictive zoning district. Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, confirmed this public hearing was advertised but in getting ready for the Mailouts they miscounted by one day and did not mail the notices. He asked for the public hearing to be tabled until February 18 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Windes opened the floor for public comment. No one came forward to speak. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to table this hearing until February 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Fort Walton Beach. 5 yeas. PUBLIC HEARING ~ ORDINANCE REGULATING GROUND TRANSPORTATION AT NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT (Tabled from December 17, 2013) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance establishing the Northwest Florida Regional Airport Ground Transportation Policy, regulating commercial vehicles, establishing operational procedures, and establishing a fee structure. Mr. Sunil Harman, Airports Director, pointed out this is the second public hearing on this subject. He said staff was directed to hold a meeting with the taxi drivers, saying that was done on January 2, 2014. Mr. Harman stated many changes were made to the procedures/proposed ordinance. The Chairman opened the floor for public comments. Mr. Don Fisher, Mary Esther, posed questions about Article 14 Enforcement, specifically on the power to impound vehicles and January 21, 2014 ~12- Minute Book 70, Page 216 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners citations for violations of the dress code. Mr. Harman responded the section on penalties was removed. He advised the intent will be to revoke a permit and not issue a new one. With regard to impounding a vehicle, Mr. Harman stated that was left in in the event a vehicle is deemed not to be road worthy. Mr. Harris said he likes the idea of them not being allowed to work rather than impounding the vehicle. Mr. Harman suggested revoking the permit as a substitute. Mr. Parisot reported he still has a problem with the requirement that a driver cannot have a vehicle more than ten years old and would like to see this language stricken. He added that he does support the safety of the vehicles. Mr. Harman replied they benchmark with industry, pointing out the age of a vehicle was not a significant issue during the public hearing. He said ten years is a long time and pointed out ten years ago there were no side air bags in vehicles. Mr. Harman said many of these vehicles are purchased used and there is a great deal of mileage on them. Mr. Harris stated he does not have a problem with ten years. Mr. Windes agreed. Mr. Justin Jackson, Jackson Transportation and All Star Shuttle, advised Pensacola Airport allows vehicles older than ten years. Mr. Windes brought the discussion back to the Board. Mr. Boyles stated he will vote against the ordinance and believes the authority should be given to the Airports Director. He noted that when a problem arises, it will be necessary to bring it before the Board which will require a public hearing to amend the ordinance. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to remove the age requirement of ten years in Section 2.5. Mr. Harris added the impounding of a vehicle should be removed from. the ordinance. Mr. Parisot accepted this addition. 4 yeas, 1 nay (Mr. Boyles voted no.) ORDINANCE NO. 14-OL1 PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Don Fisher, Mary Esther, asked what recourse there is if a driver does not agree with the Airports Director. Mr. Windes January 21, 2014 -13- Minute Book 70, Page 217 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners answered that individuals may appeal to the County Administrator. Mr. Boyles pointed out the ordinance does describe the appeals process. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. DON W. HOWARD CHARLES K. WINDES, JR., CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) January 21, 2014 -~14- Minute Book 70, Page 218 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners

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