Okaloosa County BOCC — March 18, 2014 — Minutes — reading text

five other parcels totaling 2 acres. The City of Destin has participated in the process, as well as the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to adopt the ordinance amending the Mid-Bay RAC as advertised. 5 yeas. ORDINANCE NO. 14-06 PUBLIC HEARING - ADDITION OF STREET LIGHT IN OKALOOSA ISLAND MSBU Se aaa Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider a request to add a street light at 614 Pelican Drive in Fort Walton Beach, located within the Okaloosa Island Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). Mr. John Hofstad, Public Works Director, stated a request has been received from the Okaloosa Island MSBU Committee for installation of an additional street light at 614 Pelican Drive. The monthly fee of $6.04 will be absorbed by the MSBU and no additional assessment will be required. He advised the department has received no objections to the request. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. February 18, 2014 -6- Minute Book 70, Page 244 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to approve the installation of an additional streetlight as requested and advertised. 5 yeas. PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST BY THOMAS WATKINS TO VACATE PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE AND PORTION OF ALLEY IN BLOCK 2, TOWNSITE OF PORT DIXIE Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider a request from Thomas Watkins (Watree Construction) to vacate a portion of Second Avenue right-of-way and a portion of the east-west alleyway through Block 2 in the Townsite of Port Dixie Subdivision. Mr. Hofstad stated the department received a request from Mr. Watkins to vacate right-of-way adjacent to Lots 15 through 18 in Block 2 of the platted Townsite of Port Dixie. The right-of-way 1s along Second Avenue and measures 20’X120’. Also requested for vacation is an unopened alleyway in Block 2 which measures 20'X120’. He reported that no objections have been received and staff supports the request. Mr. William Siedow stated he owns property on Meigs Drive and if the right-of-way is vacated, it will remove access to his property. Upon inguiry by Mr. Parisot, Mr. Siedow answered he is talking about the alley which comes in from Third Avenue. Mr. Parisot also asked for clarification on the location of Mr. Siedow’s property, pointing out that if Mr. Siedow is directly south and an adjoining property owner, he will get half of the vacated alley and still have access to the rear of his property. It was learned that Mr. Siedow’s property is not directly south of the subject property but to the southwest. Mr. Boyles noted this is a wooded area. Mr. Siedow said the people directly south of the described area have already installed a fence. Mr. Parisot noted that is a Code Enforcement issue. Mr. Boyles stated the unmaintained land is no man’s land and should be used or go to the adjoining property owners. He advised that he will support the vacation. Mr. Parisot commented the alleyway has not been accessed for some time and Mr. Siedow still has access from Meigs Drive. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to vacate the right-of-way and alley as advertised and to retain all normal stipulations. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 14-46 February 18, 2014 -7- Minute Book 70, Page 245 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PRESENTATION - PROCLAMATION, 1257" ANNIVERSARY OF FLORIDA PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC HEALTH HERO, LIZA JACKSON Mr. Windes asked Okaloosa County Public Health Director Dr. Karen Chapman to join him at the podium. Mr. Windes read a proclamation recognizing the establishment of the State Board of Health in 1889 and describing the efforts of Liza Jackson and the Women’s Club who laid the groundwork for public health in our community. The proclamation recognizes the 125°" Anniversary of Florida Public Health, as well as recognizing Liza Jackson as our Public Health Hero. Dr. Chapman recapped the yellow fever epidemic which led to the establishment of the Board of Health in 1889. She stated beginning in 1921 Mrs. Jackson and members of the Women’s Club worked tirelessly to improve public health in our community. Okaloosa County’s public health department was begun in 1941 and the first Health Department building in the county was opened in 1942. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to approve the proclamation as read. 5 yeas. PRESENTATION - PROCLAMATION, DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN’S DAY Mr. Windes asked Natalie Lawson to join him at the podium. Mr. Windes read a proclamation describing the merits of the Distinguished Young Women Program (formerly America’s Junior Miss) which is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school senior girls. The program promotes and rewards scholastic aptitude, leadership and talent. Ms. Natalie Katherine Lawson was awarded the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Florida for 2014. She is a senior at Fort Walton Beach High School, is the captain of the Fort Walton Beach High School cheerleading team, historian of the National Honor Society, a member of the Science National Honor Society, and Vice President of Student-2-Student. Ms. Lawson stated it is an honor to represent the State of Florida and Okaloosa County in this national competition. She stated being recognized by the community is very rewarding. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the proclamation designating July 19, 2014 as Distinguished Young Women’s Day in Okaloosa County in honor of Natalie Katherine Lawson. 5 yeas. February 18, 2014 -8- Minute Book 70, Page 246 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners VISITOR - BRETT HENNIG OF FRAZIER LANIER COMPANY, INDUSTRIAL BONDS FOR AUBURN WATER SYSTEM As the visitor was coming forward, Mr. Boyles stated he is General Counsel for Auburn Water System and will be abstaining on the vote. Mr. Brett Hennig stated the Frazier Lanier Company is an investment banking firm and he is present tonight on behalf of Auburn Water System (AWS). Submitted for consideration is an Inducement Resolution relative to tax exempt bonds for AWS. The purpose for issuance of one or more series of the Utilities System Revenue Bonds is financing and refinancing costs related to refunding of certain indebtedness and acquisition, construction and equipping of improvements to the existing Auburn Water System. Mr. Hennig explained the county will act only as a conduit and it will not pledge the full faith and credit of Okaloosa County. Approval of the resolution will allow AWS to move forward. Mr. Mark Mustian of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, explained these are industrial development bonds and Okaloosa County would be issuing bonds on behalf of a private company. He stressed that neither the credit nor taxes of the county will be impacted. Mr. Mustian advised the next step in the process is a public hearing before the Board. There was a brief discussion with Mr. Dowd pointing out the county has done this multiple times. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the Inducement Resolution. 4 yeas, 1 abstained (Mr. Boyles abstained). RESOLUTION NO. 14-47 CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Windes stated #29 will be pulled for discussion. Mr. Parisot asked for #16 to be considered separately and Mr. Boyles asked for #26 to also be removed for discussion. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve Items #1 through #15, #17 through #25, #27, #28, and #30. 5 yeas. 1. Information Systems: First Amendment to Contract C10-1838- TS with World Fiber Technologies, Inc. February 18, 2014 -9- Minute Book 70, Page 247 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS ST NAME—FIRST NAME—MIDOLE ws NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE iN . : i gc Lowm $40 ie Sots: Q| c¢ THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON C 3 Ss ‘\eveson v . WHICH | SERVE IS A we of OUNTY Q) city O OTHER LOCAL AGENCY head 32 E + | we ref Pon NAME OF POLITICAL ge Coa As ia a DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED 2 /| > / ; viv POSITION TS. wd ae ELECTIVE Q APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or otner local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. _ Your responsibilities under the {aw when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other loca! public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a mea- sure which inures to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she ts retained); to the special! private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. 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However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on other side) CE FORM 8B- EFF. 1/2000 PAGE 1 APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) + Acopy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. ' * The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: * You must