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

rezoning the parcel as advertised. 5 yeas. ORDINANCE NO. 13-28 PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST BY FORTUNE 900 LLC TO VACATE PORTION OF ALLEY IN BLOCK 7 OF BAY VIEW SUBDIVISTON Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider the request submitted by Choctaw Engineering for Fortune 900 LLC to vacate a portion of a 20-foot wide alley bounded on the west by Lots 9 and 10, bounded on the east by Lots 19 and 20 and bounded on the north by Second Avenue in Block 7 of Bay View Subdivision in Fort Walton Beach. Mr. John Hofstad, Public Works Director, stated the right-of-way in question fronts Eglin Parkway and is the site of the Black November 19, 2013 -16- Minute Book 70, Page 152 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Angus complex. The agenda request noted that the applicant owns the property on both sides of the alley. Mr. Hofstad stated the request is consistent with prior vacation requests in this area and no objections have been received. Mr. Alonzo Campbell stated his property adjoins the alley in question and he uses it to access the rear of his property. He asked how he would access the back of his property if it is vacated and the owner installs a fence. Mr. Hofstad said he cannot answer for the applicant and noted that he does own all surrounding parcels. He advised there would be limited stipulations but the county would maintain stormwater or infrastructure (utilities). Mr. Hofstad said the applicant would be able to put up a fence. Mr. Mark Siner, Choctaw Engineering, stated the alleyway goes from Second Avenue to First Avenue and is connected on the south end at the Goofy Golf. He said there would still be access through the public alley and Mr. Campbell could come in from the other end of the alley. Upon inquiry by Mr. Parisot, Mr. Dowd stated there are no requirements regarding the number of access points to right-of- way. Mr. Dowd did say Mr. Campbell may have rights if there were restrictive covenants filed with the plat regarding individual lot owner access. A question arose regarding the overgrown nature of the remainder of the alley. Mr. Siner stated his client has maintained this end of the alley which allows access for Mr. Campbell. He said if the other property owners would have cleared the county property as his client did, they would have access from the other end of the alley. Mr. Siner said the county could come in and clear the alley from one end to the other but it has done nothing to maintain this right-of-way. With regard to other issues about use of the alley, Mr. Siner said the residents should address use of the right-of-way with the county or code enforcement. However, those issues have nothing to do with this request to vacate the alley. Mr. Boyles said the county has no future use for the alley and he supports unloading it as it exists. Upon inquiry by Mr. Boyles, Mr. Siner stated he has not met with any of the residents who oppose this request. Upon further inquiry by Mr. Boyles about a possible meeting with the residents, Mr. Siner November 19, 2013 -17- Minute Book 70, Page 153 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners said he cannot speak on behalf of his client in this regard. Mr. Siner said one of the reasons his client is making this request is because the alley igs not maintained, there has been property damage and it has had a negative effect on his property. Upon inquiry by Mr. Parisot, Mr. Siner stated the property was posted for public hearing. Mr. Parisot suggested this hearing be tabled until December 17 and give the applicant an opportunity to speak with other residents. Ms. Marilyn Cagnon, Ms. Linda Kulaw, Mr. Charlie Dyess, Mr. Doug Ayres, and Mr. Allen Bullard came forward to voice their concerns and objections to the proposed right-of-way vacation and Mr. T’s current use of the alley. Mc. Parisot made motion to table this public hearing until December 17 at 6:30 p.m. Motion dies for a lack of a second. Mr. Windes stated he is reluctant to reward someone for violating the codes. Mr. Kampert noted they have received complaints but said some of those trailers may be grandfathered in and it will need to be investigated. Mr. Windes said he would like to have details on the grandfather issue and if there are code violations. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Windes, to table this public hearing until December 17 at 6:30 p.m. 4 yeas, 1 nay. (Mr. Boyles voted no.) TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - TASK ORDERS 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, AND 117 WITH PETER MAYER ADVERTISING Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the following task orders with Peter Mayer Advertising with the stipulation that all sole-source documents are properly executed: e Task Order #110 for BP print and radio media pass through costs in an amount not to exceed $168,445 e Task Order #111 for BP television media pass through costs in an amount not to exceed $509,025 e Task Order #112 for Online media portion of the BP Marketing Plan in an amount not to exceed $191,255 e Task Order #113 for Print media pass through costs in an amount not to exceed $533,197 e Task Order #114 for Radio and digital outdoor media pass through costs in an amount not to exceed $50,895 November 19, 2013 -18- Minute Book 70, Page 154 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners e Task Order #115 for Online media pass through costs in an amount not to exceed $244,049 e Task Order #116 for Ongoing visitor profile research in an amount not to exceed $55,200 5 yeas. PUBLIC COMMENT No one came forward to speak. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:13 p.m. DON W. HOWARD DON R, AMUNDS, CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) November 19, 2013 -19- Minute Book 70, Page 155 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners