Okaloosa County BOCC — October 5, 2013 — 7-16-13 Regular Meeting — reading text

July 16, 2013 Tuesday Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 8:35 a.m. at the Water & Sewer Administration Building in Fort Walton Beach. Members present were Don R. Amunds, Chairman; Dave Parisot, Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Nathan Boyles; and Kelly Windes. Also present were Gary J. Stanford, Finance Director, Clerk's Office; Ernie Padgett, County Administrator; John Dowd, County Attorney; and members of the press. Mr. Parisot stated that July 27, 2013 will mark the 60° Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which ended the Korean War. He introduced Mr. Clyde Hayes of Crestview who served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War with a rank of Corporal. Mr. Parisot continued by providing additional details about the war which lasted 37 months. Those in attendance were privileged to have Mr. Hayes lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr. Padgett introduced employees who have reached milestones in their employment with Okaloosa County. Those recognized for their services were: Donnese Way------------ Ten Years Nathaniel -Hooks-------- Ten Years Jennifer Bearden------- Ten Years Julian Perez----------- Fifteen Years Al Poudrier------------ Thirty Years Danny Shiver----------- Retirement PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER UPDATES Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, opened her presentation by playing a promo for the Okaloosa Today program which airs on Cox Channel 6. She then detailed the new Okaloosa County Geocache Trail program being established by the Parks Division. Mrs. Newby stated James Puckett, Parks Division, and Tom McLaughlin, Northwest Florida Daily News, played instrumental roles in introducing this new program. Mr. Puckett advised this geocache program will launch August 1. He also thanked Panhandle Geocache and the Emerald Coast Convention Center for their assistance and support. July 16, 2013 -1- Minute Book 69, Page 209 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Finally, Mrs. Newby reported the Robert L. F. “Bob” Sikes Public Library received a $1,300 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The grant is being used for a summer reading program in the Carver Hill area of Crestview. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE Mr. Padgett stated he has no comments this morning. COUNTY COMMISSIONER"S MINUTE Mr. Harris, Mr. Windes, and Mr. Boyles said they have nothing this morning. Mr. Parisot stated he would just like to highlight the initial meeting of the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee. That meeting is scheduled for July 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Water & Sewer Administration Building in Fort Walton Beach. Mr. Amunds said the Board is still looking for volunteers to serve on the Parks Advisory Committee (District V) and to serve on the Value Adjustment Board. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the Consent Agenda: 1. Public Safety: Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute the FY 2013-14 Emergency Management Performance Grant Application in the amount of $80,809 2. Public Safety: Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute the FY 2013-14 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant application in the amount of $105,806 3. Budget Resolutions and Budget Transfers: (a) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (budget transfer from Tourist Development fund for extended lifeguard services and purchase of all- terrain vehicle) RESOLUTION NO. 13-103 (BA #120) (b) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (additional Sheriff revenue) RESOLUTION NO. 13-104 (BA #121) (c) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 13-105 (BA #122) July 16, 2013 -2- Minute Book 69, Page 210 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners (d) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Supervisor of Elections General Fund (Florida Department of State grant for 2012-13 federal election activities) RESOLUTION NO. 13-106 (BA #123) (e) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (FDOT JPA/grant to build parking lot at Bob Sikes Airport) RESOLUTION NO. 13-107 (BA #124) (f) Budget transfer: Airport Enterprise Fund, local match for FDOT JPA to build parking lot at Bob Sikes Airport, BT-13-37 (g) Budget transfer: Tourist Development Fund, TDC recommended transferring reserves to Beach Safety ($25,000) and Destin Fire Department ($25,000) to extend lifeguard services from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Labor Day and to purchase an ATV, BT-13-38 (h) Budget transfer: Supervisor of Elections General Fund, provide local match for Florida Department of State for federal election activities grant (2012-13), BT-13-39 (i) Budget transfer: Tourist Development Fund, funding of Marketing Plan for Fall Campaign as recommended by TDC on June 27, 2013, BT-13-40 4. Public Safety: Renewal of School Bus Disaster Transportation Agreement with Okaloosa County School Board for use of school buses for emergency transportation 5. Airports: Renewal of hangar lease with Stanley Gordon for Block 6 Lot 1 at the Destin Airport 6. Airports: Renewal of hangar lease with HGRB7L2 Investments LLC (Jeremy Hadley) for Block 7 Lot 2 at the Destin Airport 7. Airports: Renewal of hangar lease with Jerry Nutt for Block 7 Lot 3 at the Destin Airport 8. Growth Management: Approval of and authorization for Chairman to execute Modification No. 9 to Neighborhood Stabilization Program Agreement (contract #10DB-4X-01-F18) with the Department of Economic Opportunity; modification extends contract to September 30, 2014 9. Judicial: submission of application for FY 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Sheriff's Department, $13,155; Judge Ben Gordon Jr. Family Visitation Center, $10,097; and Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, $10,097) 10. Public Safety: Final contract payment to DeVaux Construction for School Emergency Shelter Retrofit in the amount of $23,301 July 16, 2013 -3- Minute Book 69, Page 211 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 11. County Administrator: Final contract payment to Warren Averett LLC for county audit functions; Invoice #1023952 in the amount of $12,883 12. Airports: Final Change Order deleting $194,152.22 and Final contract payment to C. W. Roberts Contracting for Destin Airport Runway 14-32 pavement and lighting rehabilitation in the amount of $381,909.76 5 yeas. PUBLIC WORKS - REQUEST FROM EMERALD COAST VOLLEYBALL CLUB FOR A QUALIFIED BEACH VENDOR CERTIFICATE Mr. John Hofstad, Public Works Director, stated Emerald Coast Volleyball Club (ECVC) has requested a Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate for calendar year 2013 to conduct classes at the volleyball courts located at the Newman C. Brackin Park (The Boardwalk). He pointed out Surfside Ventures is the lessee for this park and has expressed several concerns regarding this request from ECVC. Those concerns are: ECVC should contact the lessee, vendors use of the facility has in the past required joint approval (BCC and lessee), the lessee bears the burden of ownership for the entire property and its facilities, fear this will open the door for other beach vendor requests, asks who receives the permit fees, and who will provide oversight of the vendor. Previously, Mr. Hofstad explained the Qualified Beach Vendor Certificates have been requested by wedding planners, photographers, and chair/umbrella rental businesses. As an alternative to use of the volleyball courts at The Boardwalk, Mr. Hofstad stated a consideration for accomplishing this new venture is use of the east end of Beasley Park in front of the TDC Office. He noted staff has spoken with the applicant about this alternative site. Mr. Hofstad also stated there is suitable parking and available facilities. Mr. Hofstad noted the applicant did prepare a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 26 slides. He advised that staff stands in support of the beach vendor certificate and of the applicant developing volleyball courts at Beasley Park. Upon inquiry by Mr. Amunds, Rick Owen of the County Administrator’s Office stated he did not have an opportunity to review the slides. Mr. Amunds explained Board policy is that any video presentation must be submitted the Wednesday prior to the regular meeting to give the staff an opportunity to review it. July 16, 2013 -4- Minute Book 69, Page 212 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Ms. Meagan Hopefl, ECVC, stated she and her fiancée Scott Allen teach indoor and outdoor volleyball to children ages 8 to 18. Their goal is to provide these students with scholarship opportunities like those available in other parts of the country. She noted that beach volleyball is a sanctioned sport. Ms. Hopefl informed the Board that college volleyball championships are held in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Continuing, Ms. Hopefl stated they currently have more than 50 kids enrolled in the program. She briefly addressed the concerns outlined by Surfside Ventures at Brackin Park. Ms. Hopefl said it appears the best option is to use a portion of the Beasley Park property for the outdoor volleyball classes. Mr. Harris said he understands five of the volleyball courts at Brackin Park were installed by ECVC and asked Mr. Dowd if there is any problem with ECVC removing those courts and moving them to Beasley Park. Mr. Dowd replied if it is ECVC property, he sees no problem with them relocating the courts. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Windes, to approve the request for a Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate for Emerald Coast Volleyball Club and for ECVC to set up their five courts at Beasley Park. Mr. Parisot pointed out multiple volleyball tournaments are held at The Boardwalk and questioned removal of the courts. He noted that tournaments put “heads in beds.” Mr. Harris responded some of the courts are the property of ECVC. Mr. Parisot questioned Mr. Dowd about it being a fixture of the park. Mr. Dowd said it is a fixture but they are wooden posts about five feet in the ground. Mr. Parisot asked if there was a provision for the courts to remain when they were installed. Mr. Amunds said perhaps dialogue could be opened with management of The Boardwalk and instead of removing the courts now at that location, The Boardwalk could purchase replacements for ECVC to install at Beasley Park. Mr. Harris pointed out there is a motion and second on the floor for a proposed action. Mr. Amunds commented that he opened the floor for discussion and wants to make it clear that he wants to talk about this. He was hoping for a spirit of cooperation between the park lessee and ECVC. Mr. Hofstad stated he can talk with management of The Boardwalk if the Board directs him to do so. Mr. Harris stated his motion stands. Mr. Windes confirmed his second. Mr. Boyles July 16, 2013 -5- Minute Book 69, Page 213 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners said he feels the issue is between two private parties if they want to work something out. 5 yeas. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE AIRPORTS AND RESIDENTIAL AIRPARKS (9:00 A.M.) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider a request made by the Growth Management Department for changes to the Land Development Code (LDC) to revise Chapter 2 Zoning Regulations, Section 2.20.06 “Private Airports; Residential Airparks.” This is the second and final hearing. The first hearing was held on July 2, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in Crestview. Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, stated he will first review the staff report and then comment on the proposed changes to the ordinance. He said because of increased operation of helicopter sightseeing businesses in the county and aircraft congestion in general, staff was asked by the Board to investigate the regulation of aircraft-related businesses and private airports. The Department coordinated with the Airports