Okaloosa County BOCC — April 5, 2016 — Regular BCC Meeting 02.16.2016 — reading text

Certificate for calendar year 2016 for beach chair and umbrella rentals February 16 , 2016 -5 - Minute Book 74 , Page 12 1 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 31 . Public Works : Request from Michael Martin , owner of Simple Destin Weddings , for Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate for calendar year 2016 32 . Public Works : Request from Ashley Curd , owner of Lazy Days Beach Rentals , for Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate and Qualified Beach Vendor Beach Vehicle Permit for calendar year 2016 33 . Public Works : Request from Joe D' Agostino , Chief of Destin Beach Safety Division for Destin Fire Control District , for Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate for calendar year 2016 (fee waived) 34 . Public Works : Request from Susan Parker , owner of Destin Wedding Company , for Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate for calendar year 2016 35 . Public Works : Request from Brian Cox , owner of Island Sands Beach Service of NW FL , for a Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate and Qualified Beach Vendor Beach Vehicle Permit for calendar year 2016 36 . Public Works : Request from J . R. Struzinski , owner of Sunset Beach Service , for Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate and Qualified Beach Vendor Beach Vehicle Permit for calendar year 2016 37 . Public Works : Appointment of Bobby Vaughn to fill District I vacancy on Parks Advisory Board 38 . Public Works : Request from Kevin Almodovar , owner of Surfside Beach Service , for a Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate and Qualified Beach Vendor Vehicle Permit for calendar year 2016 39 . Tourist Development : Final payment to Horizons of Okaloosa County (Invoice #12 16 01) on Contract C08-1592-TDC in the amount of $4 , 500 40 . Tourist Development : Advance payment to Florida ' s Coastal Northwest Communications Council for 2015-16 dues in the amount of $6,658 5 yeas . TOURIST DEVELOPMENT CARPET REPLACEMENT FOR EMERALD COAST CONVENTION CENTER Mr . Ed Schroeder , Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director , requested approval to advertise for bids for the replacement of carpet at the Emerald Coast Convention Center (ECCC) . Mr . Boyles made motion , seconded by Mrs . Ketchel , to approve the request to seek bids for carpet replacement at the ECCC . 5 yeas . February 16 , 2016 -6- Minute Book 74 , Page 122 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - TENT RENTAL FOR EMERALD COAST CONVENTION CENTER Mr . Schroeder stated that five to six times per year , the ECCC has a need to rent a large tent to provide cover over the concrete slab for outdoor events . He felt it would be advantageous to establish a relationship with a vendor and recommended advertising for bids for tent rentals . Mrs . Ketchel made motion , seconded by Mr . Boyles , to approve the request to seek bids for large tent rental at the ECCC . 5 yeas . TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - MOBILE DEVICE CHARGING STATION AT EMERALD COAST CONVENTION CENTER Mr . Schroeder addressed the ability to provide charging stations for mobile devices , noting that charging stations are being provided with increasing frequency at convention center venues for attendees to charge phones and tablets onsi te . He said there should be no cost to the ECCC to establish them and requested authorization to advertise for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for tourism website hosting and maintenance services . Mr . Schroeder also requested the following individuals be appointed to the RFP review committee : General Manager , Convention Services Manager , and a Tourist Development Council representative . Mrs . Ketchel made motion , seconded by Mr . Boyles , to authorize issuance of this RFP and to appoint the review committee as recommended . 5 yeas . PURCHASING RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FARMERS MARKET PAVILION Mrs. Zan Fedorak , Purchasing Manager , stated four bids were received for construction of the Farmers Market Pavilion (a 4 0 ' x60 ' pavilion with concrete slab) . She reported the lowest responsive bidder is KLB Construction LLC with a bid of $56 , 400 . Mrs . Fedorak said , if awarded to this vendor , a contract will be brought back for approval at the next meeting . Anticipated length of construction is 45 days . Mrs . Ketchel made motion , seconded by Mr . Boyles , to award the bid for this project to KLB Construction LLC . 5 yeas . NEW BUSINESS - 2016 COUNTY PRIORITIES LIST Mr . Windes stated that he has discussed priorities for Okaloosa County for 2016 . He listed the following priorities : February 16 , 2016 -7- Minute Book 74 , Page 12 3 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners  • Crestview Courthouse construction project . Mr . Windes stated this goal includes securing a financing package and identifying recurring revenues to mitigate debt service with a goal of breaking ground at the site for the new Courthouse by July 1 . • Improve the efficiency of Code Enforcement , Permitting and Inspections • Develop and execute a plan for the old Fort Wal ton Beach Hospital • Expand legal services and the contract . Mr . Windes pointed out the need to have more of a legal presence in the Shalimar Administration Building . Mr . Hofstad stated other goals are to build on the momentum from last year . These priorities include : • Continue to implement compliance and financial oversight measures . He said this will include bringing expertise in house and to support auditor improvement recommendations on internal controls . Mr . Hofstad expressed the need to increase management staffing and to evaluate staffing levels to reduce fraud risks . • Complete the evaluation of county property assets , updating the Master List of county-owned properties and rank long- term needs for the county and Constitutional Officers • Update the Jail Master Plan • Infrastructure improvements : begin RESTORE stormwater projects and construction of the dirt-to-pave Fairchild Road Project Mr . Hof st ad reported the right-of-way acquisition for Okaloosa Lane has been narrowed with only two parcels remaining for that project. Mrs . Ketchel referred to use of the old Fort Walton Beach Hospital and said if the Legislature provides an appropriation for a crisis stabilization unit , the old hospital may be a possible site . Mr . Hofstad replied staff can explore that option . Mr . Boyles commented this is a well thought out list . He asked for focus to be maintained on infrastructure improvements needed on Highway 85 , speaking specifically to the traffic backlog . Mr . Boyles made motion , seconded by Mr . Harris , to approve the list and to add Highway 85 . 5 yeas . February 16 , 2016 -8- Minute Book 74 , Page 124 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE CREATING THE PINES AND TRIPLE LAKES ESTATES ASSESSMENT MSBU Mr . Stewart stated the issue before the Board is consideration of an ordinance creating The Pines and Triple Lakes Estates Assessment Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) . He advised this is a legislative enactment and the public hearing has been properly advertised . Mr. Jason Autrey , Public Works Director , told the Board the creation of the MSBU is the first step in providing a mechanism to impose assessments on property owners in these two subdivisions for road and ancillary drainage improvements . (Adoption of this ordinance will not impose the actual assessments for the improvements . Those will be imposed through adoption of a Preliminary Assessment Resolution and a Final Assessment Resolution at a later date . ) Mr. Tom Vi not , Valparaiso , came forward to voice support for road access and development . Mr . Larry Kline , Pocahontas Ori ve in Fort Wal ton Beach , stated he owns 30 houses and 94 lots in these subdivisions . He said the roads are not passable and residents do not mind joining forces to pay for the improvements . Mr . Kline stated he personally purchased $10 , 000 worth of clay and a motorgrader to maintain the roads . He said the other 250 to 300 property owners were told by the developer the county would pave the roads but this was not correct information . Mr . Kline stated some of the houses/lots are not accessible and not sellable . Mr . Harris made motion , seconded by . Mr . Boyles , to adopt the ordinance establishing The Pines and Triple Lakes Estates (Subdivisions) Assessment MSBU . 5 yeas . ORDINANCE NO . 16-03 RECESS - The meeting was recessed at 6 : 46 p . m. and reconvened at 6 : 55 p . m. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AMENDING OKALOOSA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ORDER NO . 77-1 PERTAINING TO BLUEWATER BAY DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT MASTER PLAN Mr . Stewart stated the Board is to consider amending Development Order (DO) No . 77-1 pertaining to the Bluewater Bay Development of Regional Impact (ORI) . The application to change the ORI DO February 16 , 2016 -9- Minute Book 74 , Page 125 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners has been submitted by Attorney Jesse Rigby , representing Randy Wise Homes , Inc . and acting as the authorized agent for the property owner , Bluewater Bay Resort , LLC . He advised that the applicant ' s specific request is to change the ORI Master Development Map for the property described as Fairway #4 of the Magnolia Golf Course to convert approximately 10 . 28 acres from the " Golf " designation to a combination of " M/ L" for 6 . 43 acres and " R" for 3 . 8 5 acres . The proposed resolution will limit development of the " M/L " portion of the property to a 21-lot single - family detached residential subdivision . Mr . Stewart stated this is a quasi-judicial proceeding and asked the commissioners if they have any disclosures . Mr . Harris answered he had a telephone conversation . Mr . Boyles replied he received email correspondence , both for and against , and met with three homeowners . Mr . Windes stated he received telephone calls . Mrs . Ketchel replied " the same ." Mr . Goodwin said he received written correspondence , emails . Mr . Stewart outlined the procedure to be followed for this hearing : 1. Staff will make the initial presentation . 2. The Applicant will present . 3. Objections voiced . 4. The applicant may rebut . He also stated only the commissioners , county staff , and the applicant may ask questions of the witnesses . Mr . Stewart stated that anyone desiring to submit testimony should now stand to be sworn in . Mr . Windes requested all speakers make an effort to speak slowly and clearly . Mr . Elliot Kampert , Growth Management Director , pointed out Mr . Stewart has previously outlined the reason for the public hearing and he will provide the background/timeline : • March 16 , 2015 application filed with the Growth Management Department • March 20 , 2015 - county responded with completeness letter from Elliot Kampert to Jesse Rigby • April 9 , 2015 - notice of intent to amend ORI was submitted to the Department of Economic Opportunity ( DEO) and West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC) February 16 , 2016 - 10- Minute Book 74 , Page 126 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners  • May 15 , 2015 - DEO and WFRPC issue letters determining no additional regional impact or substantial deviation from the approved ORI DO • June 12 ,