Okaloosa County BOCC — April 27, 2013 — Minutes — reading text

the RFP for inmate health services. 5 yeas. Mr. Harris stated that he will serve as the BCC representative because he is the liaison commissioner to the Corrections Department. Mr. Parisot said that appointment was changed and he is now liaison to Corrections. Mr. Parisot will serve on this review committee. January 22, 2013 -20- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners GROWTH MANAGEMENT – PUBLIC TRANSIT QUARTERLY UPDATE Mr. Amunds stated while the presentation is being loaded, he would like to comment on public transit. He said that he has not heard anything from the cities on funding for the program. Mr. Harris commented that he spoke with Crestview City Councilman Charles Baugh last night on the issue and it does not appear the city will hold up its end of the agreement on this. Mr. Curry recommended the next agenda item be considered while the PowerPoint presentation is being loaded. (Please see below for more discussion.) GROWTH MANAGEMENT – FY 2013 SECTION 5311 GRANT APPLICATION AND RESOLUTION Mrs. Lani Birchett, Transit Coordinator, requested Board approval of a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Section 5311 funding for rural areas. She stated the 50% local match will be taken from the trust fund. Mr. Harris commented about the “hemorrhaging” funding issue dealing with public transportation. Mrs. Birchett said this is for paratransit. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the grant application and accompanying resolution. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 GROWTH MANAGEMENT – PUBLIC TRANSIT QUARTERLY UPDATE Mrs. Birchett reported the slide presentation being given is a condensed version of what is in the commissioners’ agenda package. The slides compared the ridership numbers for various routes for years 2011 and 2012. She reported the Crestview routes exceed the national average. Mr. Harris stated this information will be helpful for making decisions during the budget process. GROWTH MANAGEMENT – MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, requested approval of Modification No. 8 to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) agreement with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (Contract #10DB-4X-01-56-01-F18) which will extend the contract end date to September 30, 2013. It will also modify the budget and work plan. Mr. Parisot made motion, January 22, 2013 -21- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve Modification No. 8 to the NSP agreement. 5 yeas. NEW BUSINESS – DIRECTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF NEW COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO OKALOOSA GAS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Background: Charles H. “Bull” Rigdon was reappointed as the county’s representative to the Okaloosa Gas District Board of Directors on October 12, 2010. Mr. Rigdon submitted his resignation after receiving an appointment to represent the City of Fort Walton Beach on this board. His resignation is effective January 31, 2013. Mr. Dowd advised there are no criteria outlined in the Statutes for this appointment except that a County Commissioner may not serve in this capacity. Mr. Amunds asked Mrs. Newby (Public Information Officer) what has been done in the way of advertising this vacancy. Mrs. Newby replied that she began the press release but Mr. Curry told her to get with Mr. Dowd before making the release but she and Mr. Dowd have not yet done that. Mr. Curry remarked the Board could issue a call for individuals to apply for the vacancy and suggested setting a minimum number of years residency to qualify. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to advertise the vacancy on the Okaloosa Gas District Board for the next 30 days and to seek individuals who live in the unincorporated areas of the county with a minimum of three years residency. 5 yeas. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. _____________________________ _______________________________ DON W. HOWARD DON R. AMUNDS, CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) **** January 22, 2013 -22- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners