Okaloosa County BOCC — February 16, 2016 — Jan. 5, 2016 minutes

January 5, 2016 Regular Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okalocosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 8:30 a.m. at the Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview. Members present were Charles K. Windes, Jr. Chairman; Carolyn Ketchel, Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Nathan Boyles; and Trey Goodwin. Also present were J. D. Peacock, II, Clerk of Circuit Court; Gary J. Stanford, Finance Officer, Clerk’s Office; John Hofstad, County Administrator; and Greg Stewart, County Attorney. PRESENTATION — EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD Mr. Hofstad recognized Steven Ford upon his retirement and thanked him for his service to Okaloosa County. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO QUTGOING CHAIRMAN Mr. Windes asked Mr. Boyles to join him at the front of the room and presented him with a plaque commemorating his service as Chairman for 2015. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER'S UPDATE Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, provided an update on the 2015 Communication Plan. She identified the goals and objectives, evaluated the website, evaluated Centennial activities, and summarized advances in social media and ergagement with cities. Other updates included information on year-end activities: e Christmas concerts by schools and churches were held at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to provide a festive atmosphere for travelers. e $1,150 in donations and several bags of needed supplies were collected for the USO Freedom Lounge. e The RESTORE Direct Component Draft Multi-Year Implementation Plan was posted online in mid-December and public comment will be received until February 1, 2016. Mrs. Newby closed by inviting everyone for the big announcement to be made by the Airports Department on January 12. January 5, 2016 -1- Minute Book 74, Page 71 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE Mr. Hofstad introduced the new Public Safety Director Alvin Henderson. Mr. Hofstad told the Board he received a telephone call last night about a full court docket today and said cases had been scheduled in one of the condemned courtrooms. He recommended the Jjudge delay cases until 9:30 a.m. with hopes the Board’'s meeting could be expedited and the BCC Chambers could be used for these cases. Mr. Hofstad stated that arrangements have been made with the City of Crestview to use the City’s Council Chambers beginning April 1 for County Commission meetings. He noted the Board will have only two remaining meetings in the Crestview Courthouse. In that regard, he said the Board may want to consider holding the February and March Crestview meeting at 6:00 p.m. to relieve any conflicts with court. Mrs. Ketchel suggested the daytime Crestview meetings for the next two months be moved to the South County Commission Chambers. Mr. Boyles asked if the discussions on meetings could be considered at the same time as the proposed meeting calendar (Consent Agenda Item #2). COUNTY ATTORNEY’S UPDATE Mr. Stewart stated he has nothing. COMMISSIONER’S MINUTE Mrs. Ketchel stated many may have a conflict for the March 1 meeting scheduled at 6:00 p.m. in Crestview. She made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to reschedule the March 1 meeting to 8:30 a.m. and to relocate that meeting to Shalimar. 5 yeas. Mr. Goodwin stated he has nothing. Mr. Harris thanked everyone for their condolences in the passing of his oldest sister. He also asked for prayers for the Christopher Beal family. Mr. Boyles stated a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment has been open for an extended period of time and requested that item be placed on the agenda before the Board. Mr. Windes stated he has a pocket item—a proclamation designating January 16 as Military Purple Heart Day of January 5, 2016 -2- Minute Book 74, Page 72 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Remembrance. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the proclamation. 5 yeas. Mr. Windes advised the commissioners to make their wishes known regarding liaison