Okaloosa County BOCC — May 17, 2013 — March 19 Regular — reading text

Alcalde & Fay (county’s lobbyists) entitled “Okaloosa County, Florida 2013 Federal Agenda” was not necessary at this time. OLD BUSINESS – RESTORE ACT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Mr. Curry stated the Board previously approved the resolution creating the RESTORE Act Committee. He recommended the Chairman be authorized to correspond with entities such as the League of Cities and Chambers of Commerce regarding nominees as prescribed in the resolution. He further asked for approval of an application for at-large positions. Mr. Curry said the Board at some point should also consider discussion on appointing a screening committee for those applications. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to authorize the Chairman to correspond with the entities and to approve the at-large self- nomination application form. 5 yeas. OLD BUSINESS – STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Mr. Curry stated a number of commissioners will be traveling to Tallahassee for Legislative Day in April. He advised that he wanted to present the State Legislative Priorities List to the Board once more for review. Mr. Curry stated Mr. Boyles recommended legislation to provide greater clarification on use of the various “pennies” of the Tourist Development Tax be added. Discussion ensued regarding classification of lifeguard services as a public safety item. Mr. Harris then made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to add this to the State Legislative March 19, 2013 -41- Minute Book 69, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Priorities List and to authorize the Chairman to prepare a letter to the Legislative Delegation in this regard. 5 yeas. NEW BUSINESS – PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT SB 50 AND HB 23 Mr. Parisot asked for consideration of a resolution to support Senate Bill 50 and House Bill 23. This proposed legislation supports the right of the public to be heard at meetings of governmental boards and commissions. Mr. Parisot requested passage of the document and forwarding it to the sponsors of the bill and the Local Legislative Delegation. Mr. Boyles disagreed. He said he supports the public’s right to speak but there must be reasonable limitations. Mr. Boyles sated this is an example of the State trying to tell the counties that it knows what is best for them. He felt that issue is better left to local control. Mr. Harris agreed the State is trying to take away the county’s authority and take control. He termed it a “slippery slope.” Mr. Harris commented that he doesn’t know of any city council or commission which does not give the public an opportunity to speak. Mr. Amunds said no action will be taken on this item. (Mr. Parisot left at this time—5:42 p.m.) TDD ATTORNEY JOB DESCRIPTION Upon inquiry by Mr. Amunds, Mr. Boyles stated the job description for TDD Attorney has not yet been prepared. He agreed with Mr. Amunds it should be finalized before advertising to fill that position. GROWTH MANAGEMENT – CHANGE OF HEARING DATE FOR BLUEWATER BAY DRI Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, stated there has been significant public input on the proposed Bluewater Bay DRI. Attorneys for the opposition have requested a change of venue and expect participation by at least 300 residents. Mr. Kampert requested consideration to set a special meeting and move the venue to accommodate the large crowd which is expected. Discussion ensued regarding the time of the meeting and possible locations. The three venues which have recording and live feed capabilities are the Crestview Courthouse, Water & Sewer March 19, 2013 -42- Minute Book 69, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Administration Building, and the Emerald Coast Convention Center. Discussion continued. It was the consensus of the Board to schedule at one of these venues and to set the special meetings for 6:00 p.m. Mr. Curry stated staff will report back at the April 2 meeting on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. _____________________________ _______________________________ DON W. HOWARD DON R. AMUNDS, CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) March 19, 2013 -43- Minute Book 69, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners