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for an interlocal agreement
with the Okaloosa County Sheriff ' s Office for FY 2016-2017
funding for Marine Law Enforcement services
5 yeas .
5. STAFF REQUESTS APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO
EXECUTE A PROCLAMATION ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER 29 , 2016 AS
"GIVING TUESDAY" IN OKALOOSA COUNTY
Mr. Windes gave background and spoke in support of "Giving
Tuesday ". Mrs. Ketchel made motion , seconded by Mr . Boyles,
to approve the Proclamation . 5 yeas.
Mr . Hofstad presented Proclamation .
35. REQUEST APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS POLICY
AS REQUESTED BY THE BOARD AT THE SEPTEMBER 20 , 2016 MEETING
Mr. Fountain spoke on behalf of information/calls he
received in regards to obtaining public records. He has since
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spoken with the IT Department , feels he clearly understands
the new system and is confident that it is going to improve
process . Mr . Fountain made motion , seconded by Mr . Boyles , to
approve the revisions . 5 yeas .
PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OKALOOSA
COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY
Mr. Hofstad spoke in regards to the Investment Policy . He stated
it has not been updated in 14 years . New policy has been developed
by the Board and the Clerk to benefit the County . Mr . Stewart ,
County Attorney spoke in support as did the Clerk , Mr . Peacock.
No one came forward to speak in support or in opposition of the
subject item . Mr . Fountain made motion, seconded by Mr . Boyles ,
to approve adopting the Ordinance . 5 yeas .
ORDINANCE NO . 16-21
PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BLUEWATER
BAY MSBU
Mr . Greg Stewart , County Attorney gave background on the reasoning
for the proposed ordinance . The purpose of the unit was to provide
for the funding of improvements and services that specially benefit
properties within the unit . The original ordinance was amended
earlier this year to bring the ordinance in line with current law
and practice . The MSBU Board has requested an amendment to the
Ordinance to establish a process where a waiver of insurance
requirements can be accomplished in those circumstances that a
particular type of insurance is unnecessary . Mr. Boyles made
motion , seconded by Mrs . Ketchel , to approve the Ordinance. 5 yeas .
ORDINANCE NO . 16 - 22
PUBLIC WORKS - MAJESTIC OAKS AT OCEAN CITY SUBDIVISION ACCEPTANCE
INTO PERMANENT MAINTENANCE
Mr . Jason Autrey , Public Works Director paused and acknowledged
that one of his employees lost their spouse this past week. He
then addressed the department item . Requested approval and
acceptance of the work performed within the Majestic Oaks at Ocean
City subdivision to enter into the County ' s permanent maintenance
system and release the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No .
176 issued by First National Bank Northwest Florida in the amount
of $46 , 686 . 45 . Mrs . Ketchel made motion , seconded by Mr. Fountain
to approve . 5 yeas .
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - FY17 STRATEGIC MARKETING PLAN Q2 , AND
ROMJUE TASK ORDER 22
Mr . Darrel Jones , Interim Director for the TDD spoke on both issues
together requesting approval of the following :
1) FY 2016 - 17 Quarterly Strategic Marketing Plan for January -
March 2017 .
2) Placement of media during January - March 2017 that mirrors
what was vetted by Peter Mayer and approved by the County for the
same time period last year , and approve Task Order 22 titled TDD
Media Plan Budget for Q2 2017 , contract C12 - 2006 - AP Romjue
Advertising , and authorize the Chairman to sign .
Mrs . Ketchel made motion , seconded by Mr . Goodwin , to approve both
items . 5 yeas .
AIRPORT - HANGAR LANGUAGE
Mr . Tracy Stage , Airport Director spoke/read the suggested
language change that was developed by staff in conjunction with
legal and he requested that it be approved . Mr. Boyles made
motion , seconded by Mrs . Ketchel to approve the Hangar Language .
5 yeas .
2 . AIRPORT - HANGAR BUY DOWN
Mr . Tracy Stage presented the buy down plan for all leases at
the Destin Executive Airport (DTS) with Board approved rates in
excess of the current Market Rent approved rates . Mrs . Ketchel
made motion , seconded by Mr . Goodwin , to approve the Hangar buy
down plan . 5 yeas .
AIRPORT - ENHANCED USE LEASE AGREEMENT AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT
PROPOSAL TO USAF
Mr . Tracy Stage gave background on the use lease agreement
currently in place and the suggested change . After meeting with
AFCEC on September 29 , 2016 , they requested the Airport separate
the EUL and JUA requests due to the separate commands involved ,
provide additional metrics , and resubmit a formal proposal. Staff
is recommending approval of the EUL and JUA proposals and it be
signed by the Chairman. Mrs . Ketchel made motion , seconded by Mr .
Boyles to approve the proposal . 5 yeas .
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - DISSOLUTION OF THE OKALOOSA RESTORE ACT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ESTABLING A PROCESS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE
INTIAL MULTIYEAR PLAN
Mr . John Hofstad , County Administrator gave background on the
reasons behind the establishment of the RESTORE Act Advisory
Committee . Stating they have accomplished their job as there is
now a framework in place to move forward , and the committee can be
dissolved . He and the Board thanked the committee for their work.
Sam Seavers , came forward and thanked the members of the committee
by name for all of their hard work . Ms . Seavers also thanked the
Board for the opportunity to be a part of the RESTORE Act Advisory
Committee . Mr. Boyles made motion , seconded by Mrs . Ketchel to
approve the dissolution of the committee . 5 yeas .
RESOLUTION NO . 16-191
PUBLIC COMMENT
Torn Veinote, Kelly Way of Valparaiso , came forward and spoke in
support of the issues addressed today and also stated that both
his God Father and his Father were at the battle of Normandy , as
well as other conflicts during World War II . He stated both his
God Father and his Father now suffer f rorn Post - Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD) .
Mrs . Ketchel acknowledged the problem of War Veteran's returning
home from the war with PTSD and thanked him for his comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board , the
meeting was adjourned at 9 : 57 a . rn .
J . D. PEACOCK II CHARLES K. WINDES , JR .,
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(These minutes were transcribed by Renee S . Ramirez)
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