Okaloosa County BOCC — April 27, 2013 — reading text

Packet Pg. 308  7.19.a RESOLUTION Attachment: Mid Bay Bridge Connector Resolution (1514 : Resolution Supporting Designation of Mid-Bay Bridge Connector) WHEREAS, Walter Francis Spence was born in Okaloosa County on March 27, 1926, near what is now known as the Village of Bolton, Parkwood Estates, Bluewater Bay, Okaloosa County, Florida; and WHEREAS, among his other civic interests and activities, Walter Francis Spence was a tireless supporter of a bridge across Choctawhatchee Bay for decades before the creation of the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority in 1986 for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of a bridge with all additions, improvements, connections, extensions, approaches, streets, roads, avenues of access, and transportation facilities appurtenant thereto (the “Mid-Bay Bridge Improvements”); and WHEREAS, Walter Francis Spence was a Member of the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority in 1990-1991, and again from 1999- 2005, and also served as its Secretary-Treasurer; and WHEREAS, the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority has acted to serve the interests of the traveling public and the residents of Okaloosa County by improving access within the County through the construction of the Mid-Bay Bridge Improvements; and WHEREAS, should the State of Florida Senate and House of Representatives consider legislation designating a portion of State Road 293 from the Mid-Bay Bridge Toll Plaza north of Choctawhatchee Bay (SR 293, MP 4.75) to its intersection with State Highway 85 (SR 293, MP 15.38) as the “Walter Francis Spence Parkway” and directing that suitable markers be placed to indicate such designation; and WHEREAS, prior to placement of markers on a highway designated in honor of any person, Florida law requires the adoption of a resolution of support from the Board of County Commissioners. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida,, hereby supports the designation of a portion of State Road 293 from the Mid-Bay Bridge Toll Plaza north of Choctawhatchee Bay (SR 293, MP 4.75) to its intersection with State Highway 85 (SR 293, MP 15.38) as the “Walter Francis Spence Parkway”. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19st day of March, 2013. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ DON AMUNDS CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Packet Pg. 309  7.19.b Biographical Sketch Walter F. Spence Born in 1926 on Rocky Bayou, he graduated from Niceville High School in 1944, then studied pre- engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry at Tulane from 1946-1950, and took advanced courses in probability theory, sampling and statistics at the University of Florida. He went on to study Attachment: Walter Spence - Bio (1514 : Resolution Supporting Designation of Mid-Bay Bridge Connector) infrared radiation physics and its applications at MIT. In 1950 he was employed as a civilian engineer by the Air Force at Eglin in the Physical Science Division and the Target Development Branch. In 1963 he joined defense contractor, Hayes International Corp., in Birmingham, AL where he became Corporate Director of Plans and Assistant to the Executive Vice-President. Mr. Spence returned to the Gulf Coast in 1973 to found Spence Brothers Properties, Inc., a family owned commercial real estate holding company, of which he is still President. He also helped operate Spence Bros. Fish Co. and Spence Bros. Ice Co. during the 1970's and 80's, and owned a trucking company, Southern Express. He continues to work in defense contracting as an active consultant; first for Sperry, and more recently for Honeywell. Community service/involvement includes: • President of the Niceville/Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce in 1975 and 1976. • Original organizer of the Annual Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival, which facilitated the relationship between the 33rd FW Nomads resulting in substantial fund raising results for Nomad Association. • Devoted considerable attention to economic development, transportation, and environmental issues in N/W Fla. • Served as Chairman of Okaloosa County's Overall Development Plan (OEDP). • Was appointed by Gov. Graham, in 1984, to the Regional 380 Committee, the group that formulated the basis for every comprehensive plan now in place with local governments in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. • Spearheaded the effort to fund the comprehensive environmental studies of Choctawhatchee Bay. • Was the driving force behind the establishment of the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, and served two terms as its Treasurer. • Served on the Boards of both the NW FL Water Management District and the NW Fl Regional Planning Council. • Appointed by Gov. Martinez in 1989 to the Governor's Commission of the Future of Florida's Environment. • Assisted in crafting the initiative creating the Florida Forever Program to preserve environmentally important Florida habitat. • Serves as Vice President for Development of the Air Force Armament Museum Foundation • Is a member of the Okaloosa-Walton Metropolitan Planning Organization • Is a member of the Okaloosa County's Defense Support Initiative group. • Has received numerous promotions, commendations and awards. Packet Pg. 310  7.20 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: March 19, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: James D. Curry SUBJECT: Crestview Courthouse Project Task Force DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: A Task Force has been formed to analyze, discuss and make recommendations on the remodeling and use of space for the Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview. Judge William Stone has requested removal as a voting member and Robin M. Wright has requested to be added as a voting member. BACKGROUND: Two years ago, Okaloosa County identified members of the Crestview Courthouse Task Force. This list of names was approved by the Commissioners at the January 8, 2013 BCC meeting. A modified list was approved by the Board at the BCC meeting held on March 5, 2013, at 6pm at the Crestview Courthouse. Since this last approval, Judge William Stone has requested removal from the Task Force as a voting member and Robin M. Wright has requested to be re-added as a voting member. If this change is approved, the Task Force composition will include: Judiciary - Judge William Stone Court Administration - Robin Wright State Attorney's Office - William Bishop; alternate Kris Cook Public Defender's Office - Karen Crinklaw; alternate Scott Miller Sheriff's Office - Lt. Eric Aden; alternate Randy Phillips Corrections - Paul Lawson Clerk's Office - Don Howard; alternate Kathy Henley Property Appraiser's Office - Pete Smith Supervisor of Elections - Paul Lux; alternate Shirley Young Law Library - Deborah Angerman OPTIONS: To approve or disapprove requested removal. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve removal of Judge William Stone and addition of Robin M. Wright as a voting member of the Crestview Courthouse Task Force. Packet Pg. 311  7.20 RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: James D. Curry, County Administrator Packet Pg. 312  7.20.a From: Jim Curry To: Robin Wright Cc: Rick Owen Subject: Re: Crestview Task Force Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:28:01 PM Rick, Let's do an agenda item removing Judge Stone & adding Robin. Attachment: Crestview Task Force email (1520 : Crestview Courthouse Project Task Force) Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2013, at 12:07 PM, "Robin Wright" <rwrightfjc@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes it does > > Thanks, > > Robin > > On Mar 13, 2013, at 11:00 AM, Jim Curry <jcurry@co.okaloosa.fl.us> wrote: > >> Robin, >> >> Would this include removing Judge Stone from the committee? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 13, 2013, at 10:57 AM, "Robin Wright" <rwrightfjc@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Jim, >>> >>> Please add me as the voting member of the Task Force. Judge Ketchel will be attending as a non- voting member representing the judiciary and should be notified of all meetings and copied on all communication. >>> >>> If you would like to discussed this I can be reached on my cell phone this week. >>> >>> Thanks so much, >>> >>> Robin Packet Pg. 313  7.21 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: March 19, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Special Event Permit, Kitty Hawk Kite Festival DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: Two STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Kitty Hawk Kites is requesting the use of beach area at The Boardwalk for a Kite Festival. BACKGROUND: County Ordinance #13-07 (regulation of county recreational areas, including parks and beaches) addresses Special Events at county parks, beaches or recreational areas within Okaloosa County. A request has been received from Shandra Hillis on behalf of Kitty Hawk Kites for use of beach area at The Boardwalk for a kite festival. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 27 & 28, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be kite making activities for kids as well as demonstrations of kites and toys. There will also be a DJ playing music at the festival. OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the request for a Special Event Permit to utilize the County beach at The Boardwalk as submitted by Kitty Hawk Kites for a kite festival. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: James D. Curry, County Administrator Packet Pg. 314