July 3, 2012

Okaloosa County BOCC — July 3, 2012 — Minutes

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Meeting Summary Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, August 7, 2012– 8:30 AM Crestview Courthouse I. Employee Awards II. Public Information Update III. County Administrator’s Update IV. Public Hearing 1. Request public comment and consideration concerning a proposed Ordinance which would amend Ordinance No. 07-12 related to the County’s Business Tax Schedule. District: All. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot Motion to table until Aug. 21 meeting. 2. Request public comment and consideration of a request submitted by Dixie Dan Powell on behalf of Billy Steele and other landowners for a vacation of 1.5 miles of Millside Road in the Laurel Hill area. District: 1. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot Motion to withdraw for more review. 3. Request public comment and consideration concerning adoption of a County Disaster Housing Plan as required by the Robert T. Stafford Act. District: All. Revised: 8/8/2012 Page 1 of 8 Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot V. Visitor 1. Christy Johnson, AICP, West Florida Regional Planning Council, to address the Board concerning the Florida Department of Transportation’s Rural Work Program. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot Motion to include 2 roads in Laurel Hill, as requested. VI. Consent Agenda 1. July 3, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot 1-32 2. Request approval to award the bid for road reconstruction and drainage improvements for a portion of Old Antioch Road (CR 4) in Crestview to Gum Creek Farms, they being the lowest bidder meeting specifications. Bid Amount - $558,968.10 3. Request approval of a Resolution submitted by Surety Land Title of Florida, LLC for Okaloosa Island Leasehold Conversions to prepare Quitclaim Deeds for the following: Jefferson Bank and Trust Company, a portion of Holiday Isle Destin, as per legal description; Jefferson Bank and Trust Company, Lot 160, Destin Pointe; Patricia Beres, Unit 103, Island Sands Condominium; Randy Faulkner & Associates, Inc., Unit 603N, East Pass Towers Condominium. 4. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for an Intersection Charitable Collection Boot Drive, to be held on August 25, 2012, with a rain date of September 1, 2012, at the intersection of Miracle Strip Parkway & Santa Rosa Blvd on Okaloosa Island, sponsored by the Emerald Coast Firefighter’s Council. 5. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for an Intersection Charitable Collection Tootsie Roll Drive, to be held on September 1st, 15th and 29th, at the following locations: Mary Esther Blvd & Miracle Strip Pkwy, Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 2 Printed 8/8/2012 Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2012 Mary Esther Cutoff & Beal Pkwy, Racetrack Road & Beal Pkwy, Green Acres Blvd & Beal Pkwy, Racetrack Road & Eglin Pkwy; sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Fort Walton Beach. 6. Request approval of a Special Event Permit to utilize a county beach area on Okaloosa Island at the Boardwalk and John Beasley Park for a Volleyball Tournament, to be held October 3 – 7, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day, with set up October 1 and tear down October 8, sponsored by Southern Events Management, Inc. 7. Request approval of final payment in the amount of $4,999.95 to Ingram Signalization, Inc. for completion of the US 98 DMS Sign Replacement project. 8. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an Assignment of Lease for Block 4, Lot 2 at the Destin Airport. 9. Request approval of the appointment of M. Yonge Watson to the Code Enforcement Board. 10. Request approval of the re-appointment of Felix Beukenkamp to the Planning Commission. 11. BT-12-40 to provide funding for expenditures moved from grant department 701271 created in anticipation of the State Aid Library grant-in aid award that was not received in fiscal year 2012 in the amount of $26,953. 12. BT-12-41 to provide funding for Blackman Community Water System as approved at the July 3, 2012 BCC meeting in the amount of $103,524. 13. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, General Fund, to reflect appropriations from under-budgeted revenue in the amount of $114,797. 14. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, General Fund, to reflect appropriations from proceeds for the sale of property to Fort Walton Beach development Center the amount of $2,800,000. 15. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, General Fund, to reflect appropriations from the Executive Office of the Governor for emergency management preparedness and assistance base grant in the amount of $105,806. 16. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, General Fund, to reflect appropriations from the Executive Office of the Governor for emergency management preparedness grant in the amount of $80,464. 17. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Supervisor of Elections – General Fund, to reflect appropriations from Florida Department of State for HHS vote program grant in the amount of $5,505. 18. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, County Transportation Trust Fund, to reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for Gap Creek Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 3 Printed 8/8/2012 Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2012 watershed water quality improvements grant in the amount of $722,480. 19. BT-12-42 to provide local match for FDEP Gap Creek watershed water quality improvement grant in the amount of $300,000. 20. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Tourist Development Fund, to reflect appropriations from tourist development tax in the amount of $1,350,000. 21. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Prisoner Benefit Fund, to reflect appropriations from under budgeted revenue in the amount of $132,114. 22. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund, to reflect appropriations for budget transfer from Tourist Development Fund for repair and painting of water tanks with Tourist Development Council logo in the amount of $195,500. 23. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund, to reflect appropriations from Department of the Army for Phase III SOW develop extended period simulation water quality/distribution system hydraulic model additional grant in the amount of $150,000. 24. BT-12-43 to provide local match for Phase III SOW develop extended period simulation water quality/distribution system hydraulic model in the amount of $150,000. 25. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Convention Center Enterprise Fund, to reflect appropriations from tourist development tax in the amount of $900,000. 26. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management for County Hazards Analysis data updates. 27. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution approving an Emergency Medical Services grant, and approval to execute the grant application. 28. Request approval to schedule a public hearing for comment and discussion concerning the use of OCWS staff for construction of the Eglin Air Force Base lift stations and force main project, contingent upon approval of the contract modification and task order. 29. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute the Mosquito Control State Work Plan Budget and grant documents with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for mosquito control services. 30. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to apply for and execute a grant application with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission for funding a vessel traffic study for the East Pass “Slow Speed – Minimum Wake Zone” extension; also request approval of a request submitted by the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 4 Printed 8/8/2012 Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2012 City of Destin for Boating Improvement Funds to assist in funding the vessel study. 31. Request approval to award the bid for the shoring and dewatering project for the Main Island Lift Station to Construction Service Company of Florida, they being the lowest bidder meeting specifications. Bid Amount - $ 206,700.00. 32. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an Amendment to the Turtle Watch Operating Agreement. VII. Department Business 1. Dino Villani/Public Safety a. Request approval of the purchase of a replacement ambulance and commitment to purchase two additional ambulance units next year, contingent upon approval of the FY13 budget. District: All. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot 2. John Hofstad/Public Works a. Request approval of a sole source purchase from Tedder Boat Ramp Systems, Inc. for installation of a new boat ramp at Shoal River Park on Highway 85 South at a not to exceed amount of $60,345.00. District: 1. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot 3. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract modification with Eglin Air Force Base for planning, design & construction of two lift stations and force main to connect Eglin main base to the Arbennie Pritchett Facility. District: 1, 2 & 3. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 5 Printed 8/8/2012 Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot Motion to table A&B b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Revision 1 to Task Order 59 for professional engineering design and construction services for the Eglin main and Plew pump station and force main project. District: 1, 2 & 3. 4. Richard Brannon/Purchasing a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning renewal of the financial advisor and state lobbyist contracts which expire September 30, 2012. District: All. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot 2 Motions: 1) Renewal State Lobbyists' contract; 2) Renewal financial advisor contract; both based on a 4% decrease or both will go to RFP process. Second Motion by James Campbell, second by Wayne Harris and approved 4-1 with Nay by Dave Parisot. b. Request consideration and staff direction concerning a bid received for purchase of a county-owned lot on Live Oak Church Road in Crestview. District: 1. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot Motion to reject offer. c. Information concerning the review committee’s recommendation regarding proposed contract(s) for employee insurance. District: All. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 6 Printed 8/8/2012 Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot 5. Greg Donovan/Tourist Development Council (TDC) a. Information concerning beach trash recycling efforts. District: All. RESULT: NO VOTE b. Request consideration and staff direction concerning the TDC’s recommendation to approve Kathy Houchins as a council member for a second term. District: All. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot c. Request approval of a proposed committee for review of proposals submitted in response to the RFQ for advertising and marketing services. District: All. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot Wayne Harris was substituted for Dave Parisot on committee due to prior commitments. d. Request consideration concerning approval of the Annual Rate Resolution for the Okaloosa County Beach Restoration Project Municipal Benefit Unit for FY 2012-2013 and scheduling of upcoming public hearings. District: All. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 7 Printed 8/8/2012 Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot VIII. Old Business 1. Request approval to move the alternate citizen representative of the Value Adjustment Board into the primary position due to a potential conflict of interest for the current citizen representative; and appoint a new alternate citizen representative. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1 SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot New member and alternate selection/approval. 2. Request consideration and staff direction concerning scheduling a RESTORE Act Workshop for Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5 AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator’s Office at (850) 651-7515 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1- 800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 8 Printed 8/8/2012

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