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

SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST OF DAVE PARISOT AND SHALIMAR LIBRARY TO VACATE RIGHT-OF-WAY 1IN BLOCK 52, TOWNSITE OF PORT DIXIE Mr. Autrey stated a request has been received from Dave Parisot, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Shalimar Library and himself to vacate right-of-way adjacent to Block 52 in the Townsite of Port Dixie. He said this type agenda item would normally be placed on the Consent Agenda but the Friends of the Library have requested their half of the application fee ($345) be waived. Mrs. Ketchel stated she has a problem with setting a precedent of waiving the fee. She pointed out the Shalimar Library is not part of the Library Cooperative and asked Mr. Parisot to explain. Mr. Parisot replied the Shalimar Library is a volunteer library. He said if they joined the cooperative they would have to hire a librarian and they cannot afford to do that. Mrs. Ketchel made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the request for public hearing to be set on January 19 and to waive the Friends of the Library’s portion of the application fee. 5 vyeas. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - APPOINTMENT OF BRUCE CRAUL TO TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Mr. Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director, request approval of the appointment of Bruce Craul to the vacancy on the Tourist Development Council (TDC) and adoption of the resolution supporting this appointment. Mrs. Ketchel made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the resolution appointing Mr. Craul to the TDC. Mr. Boyles stated he has spoken at length with Mr. Craul and while he is a fine man, he said they have differing views on the expenditures of tourist January 5, 2016 -12~ Minute Book 74, Page 82 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners dollars and he will not support the motion for that reason. 4 yeas, 1 nay. (Mr. Boyles voted no.) RESOLUTION NO. 16-27 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - CONFIRMATION OF SELECTION OF GINNEAL MCVAY AS HUMAN RESQURCES DIRECTOR Mrs. Kay Godwin, Deputy County Administrator, requested confirmation of the County Administrator’s recommendation to hire Ms. GinNeal McVay as Human Resources Director with an effective date of January 4, 2016. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to confirm the recommendation to hire Ms. McVay effective January 4, 2016. 5 yeas. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - CONFIRMATION OF SELECTION OF STEFAN VAUGHN AS CHIEF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER Mrs. Godwin requested confirmation of the County Administrator’s recommendation to hire Mr. Stefan Vaughn as Chief Correctional Officer with an effective date of January 4, 2016. Mrs. Ketchel made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to confirm the recommendation to hire Mr. Vaughn to this position, effective January 4, 2016. Mrs. Ketchel then withdrew her motion, apologizing for making it because Mr. Goodwin is the liaison to the Corrections Department. Mr. Harris withdrew his second. Mr. Goodwin made motion, seconded by Mrs. Ketchel, to hire Mr. Vauchn as recommended by the County Administrator. 5 yeas. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE - PAYMENT TO W3 ENGINEERNG FOR HVAC DESIGN SERVICES IN WALTHALL BUILDING RENOVATION Mr. James Puckett, Facilities Maintenance Manager, redquested after-the-fact payment approval for W3 Engineering Inc. Invoice #28 in the amount of $2,300 for HVAC design services for renovation of the Walthall Building. He reported there was no Purchase Order issued. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve payment of this invoice. 5 yeas. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE - PAYMENT TO BAGBY ELEVATOR FOR REPAIRS TO DUMBWAITER AT OKALOOSA COUNTY JAIL Mr. Puckett stated the dumbwaiter at the Jail is a vital part of Jail operations. He said county staff evaluated the problem with the dumbwater and believed Facilities Maintenance staff could repair the machinery. Bagby Elevator was called for a consult. However, the repairs were determined to be more January 5, 2016 -13- Minute Book 74, Page 83 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners intense and in an effort to save time and money, Bagby representatives were asked to perform the repairs while on site. Mr. Puckett requested approval of the Bagby Elevator invoice dated November 5, 2015 in the amount of $7,415. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve payment. 5 yeas. (NOTE: The original invoice from Bagby Elevator has not been delivered to BCC Records as of this writing.) OLD BUSINESS - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ENHANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING DURING SPRING BREAK Mr. Stewart stated last year there was a great deal of concern regarding the disruptive and criminal behavior during Spring Break in Bay County. Steps were taken by counties east of Okaloosa to deter this type behavior and fears are the activity may move into Okaloosa County. He said there was discussion on various tools which could be put into place, including enhanced funding for law enforcement during this time period. Mr. Stewart stated he has worked with Undersheriff Don Adams (development of work plan) and Destin City Manager Greg Kisela (shared funding) on this matter. A proposed interlocal agreement has been developed for the agencies for enhanced 1law enforcement funding in the total amount of $107,000. The funding will be shared between the City and the County with Destin providing $74,900 and the County providing $32,100. Mr. Stewart stated disbursement of the funding will be administered by the City of Destin. Term of the agreement is for one year but can be extended for subseguent years and funding levels modified based upon an evaluation of need. He requested approval of the interlocal agreement. Mrs. Ketchel made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the interlocal agreement for enhanced law enforcement funding for Spring Break. Upcn inguiry by Mr. Boyles, Mr. Hofstad stated he will return with a source of funding and a budget amendment for the county’s share of the costs. Mr. Boyles recommended funds come from tourists development taxes. Mr. Windes suggested the funds be taken from General Fund Reserves, noting this is a trial scenarioc and may not be needed in the future. Mr. Harris was of the opinion until the Attorney General provides an opinion for use of TD taxes for law enforcement, we cannot use those funds for that purpose. Mr. Boyles responded that while Attorney General Pam Bondi is a lovely lady, she is providing an opinion. He said the Board is the decision making authority and he believes it 1s an appropriate expenditure. Mrs. Ketchel January 5, 2016 -14- Minute Book 74, Page 84 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners stated this subject has been beaten over and over again. She expressed concern about the misinformation and felt the counties using the tourist taxes in this manner may be penalized in the future. Mrs. Ketchel supported use of Reserves to pay the county’s portion of the costs. Mr. Geoodwin stated he will support the motion and pointed out in the initial discussion, the county was willing to contributed $100,000 for the enhanced law enforcement. He said that he also believes TD taxes are a better source of funding. 5 yeas. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business toc come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m. J. D. PEACOCK II CHARLES K. WINDES, JR., CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) 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