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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
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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
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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
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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)
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® 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.
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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
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He stated these task orders are
