Okaloosa County BOCC — April 27, 2013 — reading text

maintenance, including lifeguard services and protection. October 1, 2012 fund balance plus tax revenue and interest is $4,556,067. 30% of this budget is $1,366,820; 70% is $3,189,247. • 5th Penny Allocation - To provide Tourism Promotion. October 1, 2012 fund balance plus tax revenue and interests is $4,611,067 • 3rd Penny Allocation – Operations of the Convention Center, the beach or any other beach park or tourist destination facility. October 1, 2012 fund balance plus tax revenue and revenue from Center operations is $5,705,502. • 4th Penny Allocation – Payment of debt service on bonds issued to finance the construction, reconstruction or renovation of a convention center and to pay the planning and design costs incurred prior to the issuance of such bonds. October 1, 2012 fund balance plus tax revenue and interest is $5,731,331. CORRECTIONS – ISSUE RFP FOR INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES Chief Corrections Officer Paul Lawson requested Board direction regarding inmate medical services. He reported the current contract with Corizon Health, Inc. (formerly Prison Health Care) will expire on September 30, 2013 but has three annual renewals. Chief Lawson said Corizon provides excellent service at competitive pricing but issuing a RFP could prove beneficial for the county. Mr. Amunds recommended a RFP be issued. Individuals recommended to serve on the review committee are: Chief Lawson, Public Safety Division Chief Al Herndon, Risk Manager Gary Real, Purchasing Manager Jack Allen and a county commissioner. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to authorize advertising the RFP for inmate health services. 5 yeas. Mr. Harris stated that he will serve as the BCC representative because he is the liaison commissioner to the Corrections Department. Mr. Parisot said that appointment was changed and he is now liaison to Corrections. Mr. Parisot will serve on this review committee. January 22, 2013 -20- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 258  7.16.a GROWTH MANAGEMENT – PUBLIC TRANSIT QUARTERLY UPDATE Mr. Amunds stated while the presentation is being loaded, he would like to comment on public transit. He said that he has not heard anything from the cities on funding for the program. Mr. Harris commented that he spoke with Crestview City Attachment: Minutes Jan 22 2013 (1474 : Minutes - January 22 & February 5 2013 BCC Meetings) Councilman Charles Baugh last night on the issue and it does not appear the city will hold up its end of the agreement on this. Mr. Curry recommended the next agenda item be considered while the PowerPoint presentation is being loaded. (Please see below for more discussion.) GROWTH MANAGEMENT – FY 2013 SECTION 5311 GRANT APPLICATION AND RESOLUTION Mrs. Lani Birchett, Transit Coordinator, requested Board approval of a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Section 5311 funding for rural areas. She stated the 50% local match will be taken from the trust fund. Mr. Harris commented about the “hemorrhaging” funding issue dealing with public transportation. Mrs. Birchett said this is for paratransit. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the grant application and accompanying resolution. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 GROWTH MANAGEMENT – PUBLIC TRANSIT QUARTERLY UPDATE Mrs. Birchett reported the slide presentation being given is a condensed version of what is in the commissioners’ agenda package. The slides compared the ridership numbers for various routes for years 2011 and 2012. She reported the Crestview routes exceed the national average. Mr. Harris stated this information will be helpful for making decisions during the budget process. GROWTH MANAGEMENT – MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, requested approval of Modification No. 8 to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) agreement with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (Contract #10DB-4X-01-56-01-F18) which will extend the contract end date to September 30, 2013. It will also modify the budget and work plan. Mr. Parisot made motion, January 22, 2013 -21- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 259  7.16.a seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve Modification No. 8 to the NSP agreement. 5 yeas. NEW BUSINESS – DIRECTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF NEW COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO OKALOOSA GAS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Background: Charles H. “Bull” Rigdon was reappointed as the Attachment: Minutes Jan 22 2013 (1474 : Minutes - January 22 & February 5 2013 BCC Meetings) county’s representative to the Okaloosa Gas District Board of Directors on October 12, 2010. Mr. Rigdon submitted his resignation after receiving an appointment to represent the City of Fort Walton Beach on this board. His resignation is effective January 31, 2013. Mr. Dowd advised there are no criteria outlined in the Statutes for this appointment except that a County Commissioner may not serve in this capacity. Mr. Amunds asked Mrs. Newby (Public Information Officer) what has been done in the way of advertising this vacancy. Mrs. Newby replied that she began the press release but Mr. Curry told her to get with Mr. Dowd before making the release but she and Mr. Dowd have not yet done that. Mr. Curry remarked the Board could issue a call for individuals to apply for the vacancy and suggested setting a minimum number of years residency to qualify. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to advertise the vacancy on the Okaloosa Gas District Board for the next 30 days and to seek individuals who live in the unincorporated areas of the county with a minimum of three years residency. 5 yeas. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. _____________________________ _______________________________ DON W. HOWARD DON R. AMUNDS, CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) **** January 22, 2013 -22- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 260  7.16.b February 5, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 8:30 a.m. at the Crestview Courthouse. Members present were Don R. Amunds, Chairman; Dave Parisot (arrived at 8:32 a.m.), Vice Chairman; Attachment: MinutesFebruary52013 (1474 : Minutes - January 22 & February 5 2013 BCC Meetings) Wayne Harris (left meeting at 9:35 a.m. and did not return); Nathan Boyles; and Kelly Windes. Also present were Gary Stanford, Finance Officer, Clerk’s Office; John Dowd, County Attorney; Jim Curry, County Administrator; and members of the press. PRESENTATIONS – EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr. Curry, with assistance from the Chairman, presented service awards to the following employees and thanked them for their continued service to Okaloosa County: Michael Mooney------------Five Years Robert Boddy--------------Five Years Earl McKay----------------Twenty Years Jim Reece-----------------Twenty-five Years PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER UPDATES Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, opened her comments with a commercial for the Okaloosa Today program which airs on Cox Channel 6. The guest this month will be Commissioner Nathan Boyles. She reported the Public Works Department has submitted an application for a reef grant and are seeking support. Citizens are asked to send a letter of support or email of support to Scott Henson in the Public Works Department. Mrs. Newby advised there is another vacancy on the Tourist Development Council (lodging position). Anyone interested in being considered to fill this opening should send an application to Tourist Development Director Daniel O’Byrne. Mrs. Newby gave details of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Certified volunteers will provide free tax preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers. Finally, Mrs. Newby showed photographs of Commissioner Windes conducting the swearing in ceremony for officers of the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women for 2013. February 5, 2013 -1- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 261  7.16.b COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE Mr. Curry stated a request was received from the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee to appear yesterday in Tallahassee. This committee consists of State Senators and Representatives with oversight for the Auditor General functions. The Auditor General’s Office made its report to the Attachment: MinutesFebruary52013 (1474 : Minutes - January 22 & February 5 2013 BCC Meetings) committee on its findings regarding oversight of the Tourist Development Council and asked for representatives of Okaloosa County to be present. Mr. Curry said he was accompanied by Commissioner Nathan Boyles, Clerk of Courts Don Howard, and Finance Officer Gary Stanford at that meeting. Mr. Curry said the committee had a lot to say and has requested the full Board of County Commissioners and members of the Tourist Development Council to be present at its next meeting in Tallahassee on Monday, February 11, at 2:00 p.m. EST. He replied to the committee that he would convey the message, adding they have many questions on the Tourist Development event. Mr. Boyles asked the Chairman’s permission to move New Business Item #1 Commissioner Boyles’ briefing concerning the Local Legislative Delegation meeting forward for discussion at this point. Mr. Amunds had no objection. Mr. Boyles said he believes the appearance yesterday was difficult because the full Board had not convened since the Auditor General issued the final report following submission of the BCC’s response. He felt that is a large reason why the committee is asking for all members of the Board to appear. Mr. Boyles stated he also attended the Local Legislative Delegation meeting held last Wednesday. Although it was initially scheduled to listen to local priorities, the purpose of the meeting was changed to receive the Auditor General’s report on Tourist Development oversight and to receive public comment. He advised there were approximately 200 citizens present at this Local Legislative Delegation meeting. It is anticipated another meeting will be set to hear legislative priorities. Mr. Boyles said he believes the committee is looking for the Board to take a role of leadership and move forward. He pointed out there is always