Okaloosa County BOCC — December 4, 2012 — Minutes — reading text

December 4, 2012 Regular Tuesday Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 8:30 a.m. at the Crestview Courthouse. Members present were Don R. Amunds, Chairman; Dave Parisot, Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Nathan Boyles; and Kelly Windes. Also present were Gary J. Stanford, Finance Officer, Clerk’s Office; John Dowd, County Attorney; Jim Curry, County Administrator; and members of the press. PRESENTATIONS – EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr. Curry presented service awards to the following employees, expressing his appreciation for their continued service: Megan Nelson-----------Five Years Donna Lawler-----------Fifteen Years Robert Bowlby----------Fifteen Years Greg Foss--------------Thirty-five Years PRESENTATIONS – H.E.R.O. AWARD TO FLOYD SPENCE AND RANDY BROXSON Mr. Curry stated the Humanitarian Efforts Recognized by Okaloosa County Award or H.E.R.O. Award is given to county employees who demonstrate action beyond regular work efforts or can be for actions off duty as well. He asked Randy Broxson and Shannon Spence (representing her husband Floyd Spence who was unable to be present) to come forward. Mr. Curry stated that on May 11, 2012 while heading east on Highway 90, Mr. Spence and Mr. Broxson came upon a two-car accident in front of McDonald’s. They stopped to render assistance and discovered the mother and child in one vehicle were injured to a degree they should not be moved until emergency personnel arrived. The driver of the other vehicle was not badly injured and they helped her to the McDonald’s parking lot. Mr. Broxson and Mr. Spence took turns directing traffic and providing first aid to the mother and her son until the police and ambulance arrived. A H.E.R.O. award plaque was presented to each of them and they were given a round of applause. Also, each employee will receive 8 hours of annual leave. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER UPDATES Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, opened her update with a promotion for the Okaloosa Today television program on Cox Channel 6. She announced completion of the Lester B. December 4, 2012 -1- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Jackson Bridge on Lake Ella Road. The wooden bridge was replaced with a concrete one. A 20-year plan will replace wooden bridges in North County with new concrete ones at a rate of one or two per year. The Eco-Nomic Living Expo is scheduled for February 2, 2013. The program is hosted by the Extension Office and vendors, sponsors, and participants are being sought. Okaloosa County Public Libraries are organizing the Viva Florida 500 Celebration in recognition of Florida’s 500th anniversary. The time capsule committee is seeking ideas what should be placed in the time capsule to represent Okaloosa County. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE Mr. Curry stated the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) legislative conference was held last week. He stated three commissioners were in attendance, noting Mr. Windes and Mr. Boyles attended the new commissioner orientation. Mr. Curry said he went down for a one-day workshop for county administrators. The trial for BP is set for February 2013 but he believes a settlement may occur before that date. There were discussions regarding the consortium and the different approaches being taken by each county. He stated the county administrators will begin regular telephone calls with each other to keep informed, advising that he will keep the commissioners updated. Mr. Curry said the first meeting of the Shalimar Annex Renovation Project Task Force was also held last week, noting there was good discussion. Meetings will be scheduled with each stakeholder to find out what their needs will be for the renovation. This committee will meet again after the first of the year. COMMISSIONER’S MINUTE Mr. Harris – nothing Mr. Windes congratulated the employees recognized at the beginning of the meeting. He also congratulated Mr. Curry on his 35 years of service. Mr. Boyles – nothing December 4, 2012 -2- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Parisot said he believes we are getting to the point that another workshop should be scheduled to discuss the RESTORE Act. He suggested the Board have a workshop to discuss strategic planning for the FY 2014 budget before the departments prepare their strategic plans. Mr. Parisot reported the first meeting of the RESTORE Act Eco System Committee will be held December 11 in Mobile and he plans to attend. Lastly, he noted the county did receive a Defense Infrastructure Grant. Mr. Amunds pointed out Mr. Parisot will discuss his attendance at the RESTORE Act meeting later in today’s meeting. He also suggested the Board consider appointing an alternate to attend the RESTORE Act consortium meetings. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve Items 1 through 14 of the Consent Agenda: 1. Authorize Surety Land Title to prepare quitclaim deed for successful bidder converting Okaloosa Island leasehold interest to fee simple title (John K. Patterson) RESOLUTION NO. 12-170 2. Growth Management: Final payment to Meridian Community Services in the amount of $37,795.94 (Invoice #3) for providing administrative services for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 3. Public Works: Final payment to Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in the amount of $8,328.75 (Invoice #8) for design and CEI services on the Sylvania Heights Resurfacing CDBG Project 4. Public Works: Final payment to APAC Mid-South, Inc. in the amount of $28,774.22 (Periodic Estimate #2) for work associated with Sylvania Heights Resurfacing CDBG Project 5. Growth Management: Extension of Contract C11-1860-GM with Matrix Design Group until December 31, 2012 for completion of the Eglin JLUS Small Area Study 6. Authorize Surety Land Title to prepare corrective deeds for Bryan P. Smith and wife, Paula M. Smith (wife’s name was incorrect on original deed) and Kristine Lynn Isaacson (legal description was incorrect on original deed) RESOLUTION NO. 12-171 7. Growth Management: Re-appointment of Jerry Paul Cadenhead to Plumbing Competency Board 8. Growth Management: Re-appointment of Saverio Cerra to Mechanical Competency Board 9. Public Event Request from Destin Chamber of Commerce for Bayou, Bay & Back Run/Walk Marathon on January 26, 2013 December 4, 2012 -3- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 10. Growth Management: Letter of No Objection to the City of Niceville regarding School Board’s request to rezone property at Niceville High School 11. Budget Resolutions and Transfers • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (Enterprise Florida grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-172 (BA #14) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-173 (BA #15) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services grants carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-174 (BA #16) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (Florida Department of Emergency Management grants carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-175 (BA #17) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (Florida Department of Law Enforcement grants carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-176 (BA #18) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (Florida Department of Revenue grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-177 (BA #19) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (U.S. Department of Justice grants carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-178 (BA #20) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (Florida Department of Children and Families grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-179 (BA #21) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Supervisor of Elections General Fund (Florida Department of State grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-180 (BA #22) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, County Transportation Trust Fund (Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-181 (BA #23) December 4, 2012 -4- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners  • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (Enterprise Florida grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-182 (BA #24) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (U.S. Army grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-183 (BA #25) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (Florida Department of Economic Opportunity grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-184 (BA #26) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (U.S. Department of Transportation grants carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-185 (BA #27) • Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund (Florida Department of Health grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 12-186 (BA #28) • Budget Transfer: Capital Outlay Construction Fund (transfer to complete remodel of space leased by Elder Services at old Fort Walton Beach Hospital), BT-13-09 • Budget Transfer: General Fund (beach concession services agreement transfer budget from old vendor, Top of the Dune, to new vendor, Island Sands Beach Services of NW Florida), BT-13-10 • Budget Transfer: County Transportation Trust Fund (move local cash match for FDEP Gap Creek grant to Grant Department), BT-13-11 • Budget Transfer: General Fund (corrects percentage of grant funding from 100% federal to 84% federal and 16% state), BT-13-12 12. Purchasing: Removal of certain items from County Fixed Asset Ledger • Corrections – DTC525 Fargo ID Inmate Card Printer • Airports – missing equipment: 42” Troy Built Riding Mower serial #1H239H10097 and a Skag Riding Mower serial #SK32KA • Public Safety – 10 stretchers 13. Public Works: Request from Northgate Estates Garden Club for six cubic yards of sand for Christmas subdivision activities December 4, 2012 -5- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 14. Public Works: Developer of Mossy Oaks Plantation Phase I Subdivision request one-year extension on maintenance bond (CCB Community Bank Letter of Credit No. 226 for $127,000) 5 yeas. GROWTH MANAGEMENT – FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR CROSSINGS AT KELLY PLANTATION Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, presented for consideration the final