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

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