Okaloosa County BOCC — February 25, 2016 — Minutes — reading text

for the living shorelines section of Veterans Park. Motion: Recommend approval of the US Fish & Wildlife grant application. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rice SECONDER: Anderson AYES: Craul, Gossom, Guidry, Windes, Foreman, Peterson, Matern Ms. Zambello presented an update of the Community Partnership Program at the request of Mayor Anderson. l. Film Commission Update (Gail Morgan) Ms. Morgan presented the Film Commission Update. III. Items for Information Purposes Only – (No Speaker) m. Smith Travel Research Lodging Reports (Dec-15) n. Okaloosa Tax Collector Report (Dec-15) o. Expenditure Transaction Report p. Reconciliation of Promotional Reserves Ms. Dunworth mentioned the two paddleboarding ads are in progress and there is the possibility that those items will fall off the promotional reserves report. q. Visitor Center Top 10 States r. Airport Enplanements & Deplanements (Sep-Dec 15) Tourist Development Council Page 4 February 25, 2016  IV. Public Comment (3 minutes each) Mr. Craul requested an update on the bus wraps. Mr. Schroeder replied the wraps are limited to the cab on the bus as the rest is to be used for other advertising. Mr. Craul feels the TDC should also be considered as an advertiser. Mr. Schroeder stated there is a role for the TDC, as it can produce the wraps locally and change them frequently. Chairman Peterson asked about the wave at the Mid Bay Bridge. Mr. Schroeder replied the Bridge Authority is working with Peter Bos to include space for the TDC, and working through issues with the DOT modifications. Mr. Guidry asked if Allegiant Airlines is still coming here as he has not seen any advertising. Mr. Schroeder noted there will be a press conference on the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport on March 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM with an Allegiant Airlines announcement. He encouraged all attendees to be at the press conference if possible. Mr. Ray Green, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, requested clarification as to whether the TDC Council will allocate $75,000 to the City of Destin for law enforcement during spring break. Mr. Green commended the Council on its approval of the Chris Janson Concert and allocation of 50% of the tickets to local lodgings. He looks forward to similar future events. Mr. Martin Owen noted one way to solve the request to transport underage drinkers to Crestview would be to invoice, just as County EMS bills the user for its services provided. Ms. Patti Defrenza presented her opinion regarding the Destin Fire Department and requested no funding be given to them. V. Next TDC Meeting: March 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.in the Emerald Coast Convention Center (Dale Peterson) VI. Adjourn (Dale Peterson) Chairman Peterson adjourned the meeting at 4:08 PM. APPROVED: APPROVED: By: By: Name: Dale E. Peterson Name: Ed Schroeder Title: Chairman Title: Director, Tourist Development Dept. Date: Date: Tourist Development Council Page 5 February 25, 2016