Okaloosa County BOCC — June 17, 2014 — reading text

FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Sylvania Heights MSBU - Assessment Rate Change DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: 4 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: A public hearing to gather public input and consideration regarding increasing the monthly assessment rate for the Sylvania Heights Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The Sylvania Heights MSBU committee met at a publicly advertised meeting on April 10, 2014. The committee authorized a rate increase to $11.12 for their monthly assessment from June 2014 until January 2015, at which time the rate will decrease to $7.50 per month. The rate increase is required to cure the current account that is in arrears. The minutes of the April 10, 2014 MSBU Committee meeting are attached. OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove the Sylvania Heights MSBU assessment increase of $11.12 from June 2014 until January 2015 at which time the rate will decrease to $7.50 per month. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Sylvania Heights MSBU assessment increase of $11.12 from June 2014 until January 2015 at which time the rate will decrease to $7.50 per month. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 54  Sylvania Heights MSBU Meeting April 10, 2014 1. The meeting was called to order at 12:05 P.M. by Chairman Linton Harris with prayer' A. Attendees: Linton Harris Richard Hawthorne Barry Gray Ann Halbert Amy Allen Lisa Payton 2. Old Business: None 3- New Business: Everyone was provided copies of information ofthe issue being brought before the Board by Ann Halbert. Amy Allen led a discussion explaining the SHMSBU Board needed to approve a fee increase due to an arrearage. She explained that there are a total of 228 Units in the community but onty 169 of them were paying units- This has created a negative cash balance. The negative balance for 2013 is 54,923 and as of Aprit 10th the 2014 negative balance is S1,132. This puts the sHMsBu at a negative cash carry forward of 56,055' ln order to balance out the SHMSBU there will have to be an increase to the current rate. As of lune 1, 2014, the monthly cost will be 511.12 for the remainder of the year. This rate increase will bring the SHMSBU into current balance. ln January 2015 the rate will decrease to S7.50 per month. Lisa payton volunteered to draft a notice for the Chairman's signature, to notify the 59 property owners who are not participating in the program but are reaping the benefits of it, in an attempt to 8et them to contribute to the program. Amy Allen will check with the Water & Sewer Department to obtain a list of the properties not participating and determine the best way to allow payment for these properties. Discussion ensued. Motion to approve the rate increase made by Barry Gray and seconded by Richard Hawthorne. Motion carried. Meeting adiourned at 12:40 P.M. Packet Pg. 55 From: Lisa Payton To: Amy Allen; Ann Halbert Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Sylvania Heights April 10, 2014 Meeting Date: Monday, April 14, 2014 7:02:16 PM Attachments: SHMSBU April 2014 Minutes.pdf Good Afternoon Ladies, Here are the minutes from the meeting. Best Regards, Lisa Lisa C. Payton Code Enforcement Supervisor 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., #200 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 PHONE (850) 651-7531 FAX (850) 651-7032 Please note: Due to Florida's very broad public records laws, most written communications to or from County employees regarding County business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this written e-mail communication, including your e-mail address, may be subject to public disclosure. Packet Pg. 56 Packet Pg. 57  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: June 17, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Linda Sumblin, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board SUBJECT: Visitor - CareerSource Okaloosa Walton The Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton Counties hereby presents their 2014 - 2015 budget for review and consideration. Packet Pg. 58 From: Sue Berntsen To: Roland Sims Subject: BCC meeting agenda request Date: Monday, April 28, 2014 4:26:22 PM Good afternoon, Roland ~ CareerSource Okaloosa Walton (CSOW, formerly Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa & Walton Counties) is required to submit our annual initial budget for approval by both Okaloosa County and Walton County Boards of County Commissioners. Can you put our Executive Director, Linda Sumblin, on the agenda for the June 17th meeting for this purpose? Materials will be forwarded prior to the meeting, after approval by the CSOW Board of Directors 6/4/14. Thank you for your assistance! Please note my new email address: sberntsen@careersourceow.com Sue Berntsen CareerSource Okaloosa Walton                               109 8th Avenue Shalimar, FL 32579 850-651-2315 x201 Fax: 850-651-3165 www.careersourceokaloosawalton.com This message may contain information that is Confidential or is "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and is intended to be delivered only to the named addressee(s). If you have received this information in error, please immediately notify the sender and obtain instructions as to the disposal thereof. Under no circumstances shall this material be shared, retained, or copied by anyone other than the named addressee. Packet Pg. 59 From: Sue Berntsen To: Roland Sims Cc: Linda Sumblin Subject: RE: BCC meeting agenda request Date: Friday, June 06, 2014 2:56:44 PM Attachments: CSOW 2014-15 Initial Budget.pdf Good afternoon, Roland ~ Attached is the CSOW initial budget and below is the request for Linda Sumblin to appear at the June 17, 2014 meeting. Linda will attend to answer any questions. Please let me know if you have any questions or if I may assist in any way. Have a great weekend! Please note my new email address: sberntsen@careersourceow.com Sue Berntsen CareerSource Okaloosa Walton                               109 8th Avenue Shalimar, FL 32579 850-651-2315 x201 Fax: 850-651-3165 www.careersourceokaloosawalton.com This message may contain information that is Confidential or is "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and is intended to be delivered only to the named addressee(s). If you have received this information in error, please immediately notify the sender and obtain instructions as to the disposal thereof. Under no circumstances shall this material be shared, retained, or copied by anyone other than the named addressee. From: Roland Sims [mailto:rosims@co.okaloosa.fl.us] Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 4:45 PM To: Sue Berntsen Subject: RE: BCC meeting agenda request Good Afternoon Sue, I have completed your draft placement and await you documents. Have a wonderful afternoon. Roland Sims Jr. Executive Assistant II Okaloosa County Administrator's Office 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Ste. 400 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-651-7515 Packet Pg. 60 Please note: Due to Florida's very broad public records laws, most written communications to or from County employees regarding County business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this written e-mail communication, including your e-mail address, may be subject to public disclosure. From: Sue Berntsen [mailto:SBerntsen@careersourceow.com] Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 4:31 PM To: Roland Sims Subject: BCC meeting agenda request Good afternoon, Roland ~ CareerSource Okaloosa Walton (CSOW, formerly Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa & Walton Counties) is required to submit our annual initial budget for approval by both Okaloosa County and Walton County Boards of County Commissioners. Can you put our Executive Director, Linda Sumblin, on the agenda for the June 17th meeting for this purpose? Materials will be forwarded prior to the meeting, after approval by the CSOW Board of Directors 6/4/14. Thank you for your assistance! Please note my new email address: sberntsen@careersourceow.com Sue Berntsen CareerSource Okaloosa Walton                               109 8th Avenue Shalimar, FL 32579 850-651-2315 x201 Fax: 850-651-3165 www.careersourceokaloosawalton.com This message may contain information that is Confidential or is "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and is intended to be delivered only to the named addressee(s). If you have received this information in error, please immediately notify the sender and obtain instructions as to the disposal thereof. Under no circumstances shall this material be shared, retained, or copied by anyone other than the named addressee. Packet Pg. 61 Packet Pg. 62 Packet Pg. 63  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: June 17, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: ORAC Presentation DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All ORAC Chairman and representative from the County's RESTORE Act consultant to provide Board with a committee update and presentation outlining the work accomplished to date and future plans for accepting economic and environmental projects for consideration. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 64 Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee (ORAC) Update June 17, 2014 Sam Seevers, ORAC Chair Sal Nodjomian, ORAC Consultant Packet Pg. 65  Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee (ORAC) ∗ Established by Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners Resolution Number 13-47 in March 2013 ∗ Eleven member committee representing ∗ 2 – Chamber of Commerce (Niceville-Valparasio and FWB) ∗ 2 – League of Cities (Destin and Crestview) ∗ 2 – At large ∗ 1 – Okaloosa School Board ∗ 1 – Charter Boat / Fisherman’s Cooperative ∗ 1 – Tourism and Lodging ∗ 1 – Economic Development Council ∗ 1 – Environmental Community ∗ Meet 1st Wed (odd months, Emerald Coast Conv Ctr, 2:30 PM) or Thur (even months, Northwest FL State College, 6:00 PM) Packet Pg. 66  Setting the Stage Funding Sources /Rigorous Evaluation qForm the ORAC qEstablish administrative ground rules Public Input / Full Transparency qEducate the ORAC on the RESTORE process