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Meeting Summary
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, August 21, 2012– 6:00 PM
Water and Sewer
I. Public Information Update
II. County Administrator’s Update
III. Public Hearing
1. Request public comment and consideration concerning a request
submitted by Mark Way as agent for Continental Land, LLC for a change
to the FLUM designation for a parcel of land from LDR to MU. If the
FLUM amendment is approved, request for rezoning from R-1 to MU. The
property contains 1.86 acres more or less and is located on the west side
of Eglin Street in Fort Walton Beach. District: 2.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
MOTION TO TABLE FOR NEXT MEETING.
2. Request public comment and consideration of a petition submitted by
Donald and Helen Jane Schroeder related to a Development Order
Hearing for Beach Helicopter, a proposed helicopter sightseeing
business requesting to be located in the Kelly Plantation area of
unincorporated Okaloosa County. District: 5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, James
Campbell
NAYS: David Parisot
3 HOUR PUBLIC COMMENT & DISCUSSION; BREAK FOLLOWS.
3. Request public comment and consideration concerning approval for the
Water & Sewer Department to self perform construction of the Fort
Walton Beach 1.7 mile 36” sewer force main project. District: 3&4.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, James
Campbell
AWAY: David Parisot
4. Request public comment and consideration concerning a proposed
Ordinance which would amend Ordinance No. 07-12 related to the
County’s Business Tax Schedule. District: All. This item is tabled from
the August 7, 2012 BCC Meeting.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, James
Campbell
AWAY: David Parisot
5. Request public comment concerning the Annual Rate Resolution for the
Okaloosa County Beach Restoration Project Municipal Benefit Unit for FY
2012-2013. District: All.
IV. Visitor
1. Cory Wilkinson, AICP/CEP, HDR Engineering, to update the Board
concerning the P.J. Adams Parkway Environmental Assessment and
related public hearing scheduled for August 23 in Crestview.
V. Consent Agenda
1. July 17, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
1-22 approved. Public comment & discussion on Items 15 & 20.
2. July 19, 2012 Budget Workshop minutes.
3. July 24, 2012 Budget Workshop minutes.
4. July 31, 2012 Budget Workshop minutes.
5. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for a 5k Fun Run/Walk, to be
held on September 22, 2012, starting at Helen Back Café on Okaloosa
Island, continuing west on Santa Rosa Island and returning to Helen
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Back Café, from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., sponsored by the Okaloosa Law
Enforcement Benevolent Association.
6. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for the EOD Memorial
Challenge (5k march, 300m swim, 10k run), to be held on October 28,
2012, along Range Road from the SR 293 bypass to the back entrance of
Rocky Bayou State Park, sponsored by the Chief Petty Officers
Association for the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
7. Request approval of a Special Event Permit to utilize a county beach
area at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island for a cheerleading event, to
be held March 23rd and 24th from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., sponsored by
Worldwide Spirit Association.
8. Request approval of a Proclamation designating September 17 – 23,
2012 as Constitution Week in Okaloosa County.
9. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Airport Enterprise
Fund, which reflected too much appropriations from Federal Aviation
Administration for rehabilitation of the primary runway at Destin Airport
in the amount of ($2,538,958).
10. Request approval of the assignment of a grant issued to the County for
rehabilitation of the north apron at Bob Sikes Airport from the
Department of Economic Opportunity to the Florida Department of
Transportation.
11. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute and submit
an application for re-authorization of the current Large Area Artificial
Reef Site permit which is about to expire.
12. Request approval of a request submitted by Honeycomb Holdings, LLC
for acceptance of approximately 195’ of roadway improvements on Ida
Coon Circle into the County’s permanent maintenance system and
release of the related letter of credit.
13. Request approval to schedule a public hearing for comments related to
the Water & Sewer Department self performing construction of the Camp
Rudder pump station and force main project.
14. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Modification
#7 to a grant agreement with the Department of Economic Opportunity
for an extension of time on the Neighborhood Stabilization program.
15. Request approval for Purchasing staff to solicit quotes for purchase of
roof coating materials and supplies necessary for repairs to multiple
county buildings that have leaked during recent rains.
16. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant
application for submittal to the Federal Aviation Administration for
funding assistance with rehabilitating the Destin Airport runway.
17. Request approval of Task Order #2 with Zimmerman Agency for
advertising services for Tourist Development.
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18. Request approval to award the bid for food and beverage services at the
Emerald Coast Convention Center to Aramark, they being the lowest
bidder meeting specifications. Bid Amount – 17% of gross revenue of
food & beverage sales.
19. Request approval to install signage for the “First Purple Heart County”
designation along selected County roads in lieu of state maintained
roads.
20. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Change
Order #6 for repair and painting of two additional water tanks needing
rehabilitation and painting.
21. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Revision 1 to
Engineering Task Order 53 for the 2012 Sunshine State One-Call of
Florida subsurface utility engineering services project requirements.
22. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order
59, Revision 1 with Gator Boring for directional bores related to the
Rocky Bayou Force Main project.
VI. Department Business
1. Kay Godwin/Human Resources
a. Request consideration of the hiring committee’s recommendation for the
position of Tourist Development Director. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Paul Lawson/Corrections
a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning authorization to
initiate the hiring process for five new correctional officers to begin
work in FY13 due to an increase in the jail population. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, James
Campbell
AWAY: David Parisot
3. Mike Stenson/Airports
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order
#1 with Romjue Advertising for advertising support services through
September 2012; also authorize a Request for Qualifications and request
approval of a proposed recommendation committee to review proposals
for an advertising contract. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Wayne Harris, Bill Roberts, Don Amunds, James
Campbell
AWAY: David Parisot
4. Greg Donovan/Tourist Development
a. Update concerning progress on improvements to departmental
operations and ongoing revisions to policies and procedures. District:
All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
5. Elliot Kampert/Growth Management
a. Request consideration and approval of plans for Emerald Breeze Resort,
a proposed hotel property including a 152 room hotel for Phase I, a 124
room hotel for Phase II and a 6,600 SF restaurant for Phase III, as
submitted by Choctaw Engineering on behalf of Emerald Breeze Resort
Group, LLC. The property is zoned Eglin and the FLUM designation is
Eglin. The property is located on the south side of Hwy 98, east of
Waterscape Condominium on Okaloosa Island. District: 2.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
b. Request consideration and staff direction concerning the Joint Land Use
Study – Small Area Study. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
6. John Hofstad/Public Works
a. Request consideration and approval of a proposed conceptual Phase I
site development plan for the remaining undeveloped 17 acres of county
property on Okaloosa Island. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
MOTION INCLUDED NAMING PARK "VETERANS PARK."
b. Request consideration to schedule a public hearing September 18, 2012
for comments related to possible revisions to the Unincorporated Parks
MSTU Ordinance to redistribute a portion of the tax assessment
revenues for funding a stormwater utility. District: All.
c. Informational update concerning status of the Niceville Landfill
remediation requirements. District: All.
7. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Fort Walton Beach for sharing of
responsibilities and costs on the construction of a 1.7 mile 36” sewer
force main. District: 3&4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract
with Eglin Air Force Base for planning and construction of two pump
stations and force mains to connect Eglin Main Base to the Arbennie
Pritchett facility. District: 1,2&3.
c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Revision 1 to
Engineering Task Order 59 for engineering design and construction
services for the Eglin Main pump station and force main project.
District: 1,2&3.
d. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract
with Eglin Air Force Base for planning and construction of a pump
station and force main to connect Camp Rudder to the Arbennie Pritchett
facility. District: 3.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
VII. Old Business
1. Request Board authorization to accept Medicaid County billing
retrospective final certification pursuant to section 409.915 F.S. for the
time period of November 1, 2001 through April 30, 2012. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator’s Office
at (850) 651-7515 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-
800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in
order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service.
2. OCSO request authorization to approve and accept application for the
Dept. of Justice 2012 Byrne Grant in the amount of $27,194.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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