Okaloosa County BOCC — October 7, 2014 — Minutes — reading text

the disbursements. 5 yeas. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION RELATING TO SUCCESSION PLAN FOR POSITION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Harris made motion to name Public Works Director John Hofstad as Interim County Administrator, effective October 1, 2014. Mr. Amunds stated Mr. Hofstad is a great candidate but he would like to give other directors an opportunity. Mr. Harris noted that Mr. Hofstad has already served as Interim Administrator. Mr. Parisot said he has a problem with the term “Interim” and asked why not make him the County Administrator. Mr. Harris withdrew this motion. He subsequently made another motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to name John Hofstad as County Administrator, effective October 1, 2014. Mr. Boyles stated he does not want to rush into anything but he supports naming Mr. Hofstad as Interim. He said he feels it would be prudent for the Board to consider its options and suggested making this a 60-day appointment. Mr. Boyles said the Board may want to wait until the new commissioner/commissioners are on the Board and let them weigh in. Mr. Windes agreed with the interim status, saying any new commissioner should have an opportunity to comment. Mr. Harris stated his motion stands. Upon inquiry by Mr. Boyles, Mr. Harris clarified his motion is to enter into negotiations with Mr. Hofstad for the position. 2 yeas, 3 nays. Motion is defeated. (Mr. Amunds, Mr. Windes and Mr. Boyles voted no.) Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to appoint John Hofstad as Interim County Administrator beginning October 1, 2014 and to run for a term of 60 days. Further, the appointment will be subject to extension by the Board. Mr. Boyles added Mr. August 5, 2014 -19- Minute Book 71, Page 210 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Padgett and Mr. Stewart should negotiate with Mr. Hofstad the terms of contract for the interim position. 5 yeas. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr, Bruce Craul, Chief Operating Officer for Emerald Grande, came forward to express his opinion on the TDC’s decision not to recommend a contribution to the Sheriff's budget. He did not disagree with the position that the Sheriff needs $350,000 but said TDC funds are for the promotion of tourism and were never meant to aupport a line item in a county budget. Mr. Martin White came forward to speak about his suit against the FDLE for not responding to his public records requests, He also spoke about former Sheriff Charlie Morris’ kickback scheme and said there are still deputies employed at the Sheriff's Office who were involved in that scheme. When he asked Mr, Amunds pointed questione about this issue, as well as the Bellinger matter, Mr. Stewart told him this time is for public comments and not to question commissioners. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m. DON W. HOWARD CHARLES K. WINDES, JR., CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) August 5, 2014 -20- Minute Book 71, Page 211 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners