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Meeting Summary
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, March 20, 2012– 8:30 AM
Water and Sewer
I. Employee Awards
II. Public Information Update
III. County Administrator’s Update
IV. Public Hearing
1. Request public comment and consideration of a request submitted by
Charles Rumsey as business manager for Parkview Estates, LLC, for a
vacation of the Plat for Parkview Estates Townhomes near Parkview
Road and Denton Blvd. in Fort Walton Beach. District: 3. Staff is
requesting this item be tabled to the April 17 meeting.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
MOTION TO TABLE.
2. Request public comment and consideration concerning a staff request
for execution of a Quit Claim Deed of an existing construction easement
in exchange for two new water & sewer utility easements for the
purpose of eliminating the obsolete construction easement. District: 4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
V. Visitor
1. LTC James Brownlee, Public Affairs Officer, 7th Special Forces Group, to
make a presentation to the board in appreciation for the overwhelming
support received for the 33rd Annual Jingle Bell Jog.
VI. Consent Agenda
1. February 7, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes.
Revised: 3/20/2012 Page 1 of 8
Regular Meeting Minutes March 20, 2012
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
2. February 21, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes.
3. Request approval of a Proclamation designating the month of April as
Water Conservation Month in Okaloosa County.
4. Request approval of a Proclamation designating April 8-14, 2012 as
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Okaloosa County.
5. Request approval of a Proclamation designating March 26, 2012 as Fort
Walton Beach High School Viking Cheerleader Day in honor of the squad
being crowned National Champions at the National High School
Cheerleading Championships.
6. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from the United States Department of Justice
(USDOJ) for bulletproof vest partnership program grant in the amount of
$2,281.
7. BT-12-28 to provide local cash match for USDOJ bulletproof vest
partnership program grant in the amount of $298.
8. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, County Public Health
Fund, to reflect appropriations for miscellaneous revenue in the amount
of $20,041.
9. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Water and Sewer
Enterprise Fund, to reflect appropriations for cash carryforward in the
amount of $7,007,521.
10. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Water and Sewer
Enterprise Fund, to reflect appropriations from the Department of the Air
Force for Duke Field main and lift station in the amount of $1,500,000.
11. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Airport Enterprise
Fund, to reflect appropriations for cash carryforward in the amount of
$9,219,088.
12. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Solid Waste
Enterprise Fund, to reflect appropriations for cash carryforward in the
amount of $72,186.
13. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Convention Center
Enterprise Fund, to reflect appropriations for cash carryforward in the
amount of $1,789,097.
14. BT-12-29 to provide funding to the City of Destin for Norriego Point
dredging approved by the Board on March 6, 2012 in the amount of
$100,000.
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15. Request approval of a request submitted by Forever I Do Weddings for a
Qualified Beach Vendor permit for calendar year 2012.
16. Request approval of a request submitted by It’s a Shore Thing for a
Qualified Beach Vendor permit for calendar year 2012.
17. Request approval of the renewal of the Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity for LifeNet Air Medical Services to provide air medical
transportation service in Okaloosa County.
18. Request approval to re-appoint Skip Miller, Nathan Boyles & Spence King
to the Code Enforcement Board, each to serve another 3 year term.
19. Request approval of a Special Event Permit to utilize county beach area
at Beasley Park on Okaloosa Island for an Easter Sunrise Service to be
held April 8, 2012 beginning at 6:00 a.m., with clean up complete by
7:30 a.m., sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
20. Request ratification of the Chairman’s signature on a letter to Governor
Rick Scott encouraging him to veto HB5301, which addresses billings
from the Agency for Healthcare Administration, and request approval of
a Resolution encouraging the same veto.
21. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a sublease
for hangar space at the Destin Airport.
VII. Department Business
1. Mark Bellinger/Tourist Development Council
a. Staff presentation concerning current and future marketing &
advertising initiatives. District: All.
2. Richard Brannon/Purchasing
a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning offers made for
sale of County owned surplus property. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE TO PUT SURPLUS PROPERTY #23 OUT TO BID FOR LEASE,
FOLLOWING REJECTION OF LOWEST (PURCHASE) BID. MOTION MADE BY DAVE PARISOT,
SECONDED BY BILL ROBERTS.
3. Greg Donovan/Airports
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement and the related approving
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Resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation to increase the
scope of the taxi lane project at Destin Airport. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
4. Donald Turner/Facility Maintenance
a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning approval and
execution of a Lease with Elder Services for their use of a portion of the
old Fort Walton Beach Hospital to house offices and Meals on Wheels
preparation areas. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 1]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, David Parisot
NAYS: Don Amunds
ABSENT: James Campbell
INCLUDES ADDENDUM A & B.
b. Request consideration and staff direction concerning a request
submitted by Elder Services for construction assistance with kitchen
floor drain issues at Crestview Manor. District: 2.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
$9,000 OPTION WITH REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS BACK TO CO.
5. Kay Godwin/Human Resources
a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning approval of the
Employee Suggestion Committee’s recommendation to award payment
of $1,000 to Richard McDaniel for his suggestion related to pneumatic
doors at the County jail that will save the County in excess of $644,000.
District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
b. Request consideration and staff direction concerning the annual
performance evaluation for the Tourist Development Council Executive
Director position. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
6. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Change
Order #3 with American Suncraft Construction, Inc for repair and
painting of area water tanks. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Cities of Niceville and Valparaiso concerning
transfer of ownership and wastewater flow at the NVOC Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant. District: 3&5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
MOTION TO TABLE TO NEXT MEETING.
7. Dino Villani/Public Safety
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriff’s Office which outlines
911 call answering duties in the shared Emergency Operation Center
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where Public Safety and Sheriff’s Office call takers/dispatchers are co-
located. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Products
and Services Agreement with Century Link for software upgrades to 911
equipment at all public safety answering points in Okaloosa County.
District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
B&C
c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Products
and Services Agreement with Century Link for software upgrades to the
911 telephone record database server equipment at the Emergency
Operations Center. District: All.
8. John Hofstad/Public Works
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant of
Easement with Eglin Air Force Base for renewal of the Carmel Drive
right-of-way over and through Eglin property. District: 4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
b. Request approval of and acceptance for recording a Temporary
Construction Easement to facilitate drainage repairs to a stormwater
system located near Bay Cove Lane in Shalimar. District: 2.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Statutory
Deed for the purpose of transferring certain county owned rights-of-way
within the Kenwood subdivision to the City of Fort Walton Beach.
District: 3&4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
d. Request approval of right-of-way acquisition offers related to roadway
improvements along Old Antioch Road between Brodie Lane and Wilks
Street in the Crestview area. District: 3.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
e. Request approval for Purchasing staff to prepare a stand-by contract for
award to True North Emergency Management for disaster debris
removal. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
f. Request approval of the annual road restriping list for FY 2012. District:
All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, David Parisot
ABSENT: James Campbell
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-
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