Okaloosa County BOCC — May 29, 2014 — reading text

RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rigdon SECONDER: Rice AYES: Empson, Gossom, Guidry, Windes, Peterson, Dixon, Joyce Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department Page 9 of 12 April 24, 2014 Packet Pg. 14  1.a d. National Marine Fisheries Resolution Honorable Windes read and explained the National Marine Fisheries Resolution. Mr. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 24, 2014 2:00 PM (Consider Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Meeting Minutes (Dale Peterson asked for a motion to adopt this resolution. Motion to Adopt National Marine Fisheries Resolution as Provided RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dixon SECONDER: Guidry AYES: Empson, Gossom, Rigdon, Windes, Rice, Peterson, Joyce e. Other Marketing Activities: Stand-up Paddle Board Competition (Kendra Moore-Nixon) Ms. Moore-Nixon explained the information on this event was just received yesterday, but felt it was a great advertising opportunity for this area. She mentioned the low volume of tourists is usually in August and suggested advertising this event will boost this area, as this competition event is scheduled on August 16th. Mr. Schroeder asked permission to include funding from the In-House Marketing Plan promotional reserves not to exceed $6,000.00. Motion to Approve Funding From Promotional Reserves Marketing Plan for the Stand-up Paddle Board Competition Ad Not To Exceed $6,000 RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rice SECONDER: Joyce AYES: Empson, Gossom, Guidry, Rigdon, Windes, Peterson, Dixon VIII. Next TDC Meeting (Dale Peterson) a. Budget Discussion: Thursday May 8, 2014, 9:00 a.m. @ Emerald Coast Convention Center (tentative) Mr. Peterson asked that attendees be prepared to discuss reserves, policies and budget. Ms. Dunworth presented a brief overview of the information that will be discussed in this meeting and stated she would distribute this information to this Council via email tomorrow. Mr. Rice requested including details on the Fifth Penny items that are vague, i.e., the Chamber of Commerce line item. b. Regular Meeting - Thursday, May 29, 2014, 2:00pm, Emerald Coast Convention Center (tentative) Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department Page 10 of 12 April 24, 2014 Packet Pg. 15  1.a IX. Public Comment (3 minute each) Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 24, 2014 2:00 PM (Consider Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Meeting Minutes (Dale David Sherry stated his concerns about the timeframe of the meetings scheduled for voting on the resolution before May 8th and asked Ms. Hoshihara for clarification. Mr. Sherry further commented about the news of the Destin Fire District budget shortage and possible requests for funds. He stated he was glad voting on the resolution would be addressed before it goes before the County. Commissioner Windes added that when more is known about the reserves situation in the First Three Pennies, then they will know what proportion could bonded and would have more certainty before the meeting. Rebecca Sherry commented on the previous statement from Mr. Gossom regarding considering repeal of the MSBU. She stated that the repeal was mentioned years ago to appease opponents. The two groups in Destin and Okaloosa Islanders that got out of the MSBU did so by getting out of the project. She added that the repeal was never mentioned for the Holiday Isle owners because they advocated for the MSBU from inception and now changed their minds after money has been spent. In conclusion, Ms. Sherry states that she stands by her position that they owe the bill, not TDC. Mr. Schroeder announced that Joanna Larson of the Emerald Coast Convention Center is leaving due to her husband’s job transfer, adding that she has done so much for us and will greatly be missed. Mr. Gossom expressed a concern about the meeting dates and the direction the repeal is going, advising that we make sure our integrity is intact. X. Adjourn Mr. Peterson adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rice SECONDER: Gossom AYES: Empson, Guidry, Rigdon, Windes, Dixon, Peterson, Joyce Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department Page 11 of 12 April 24, 2014 Packet Pg. 16  1.a Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 24, 2014 2:00 PM (Consider Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Meeting Minutes (Dale APPROVED: APPROVED: By: By: Name: Dale E. Peterson Name: Ed Schroeder Title: Chairman Title: Director, Tourist Development Dept. Date: Date: Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department Page 12 of 12 April 24, 2014 Packet Pg. 17  1.b Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 8, 2014 9:00 AM (Consider Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Meeting Minutes (Dale Budget Meeting http://www.okaloosafl.com ~ Minutes ~ Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:00 AM Emerald Coast Convention Center Council Members & Staff Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Departed Chairman, Dale E. Peterson Present - - Dale E. Peterson Vacations Vice-Chairman, Present Thomas Rice - - Magnolia Grill Rachel Joyce Hampton Inn FWB Present - - Daniel Empson Harry T’s Restaurant Resigned - - Thom Gossom Best Gurl, Inc. Present - - Joe Guidry Ramada Plaza Resort Present - - Tuffy Dixon Destin Councilman Present - - Charles Rigdon FWB Councilman Present - - Kelly Windes Commissioner District 5 Present - - Ed Schroeder TDD Director Present - - Lynn Hoshihara TDD Attorney Present - - Chairman Dale Peterson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments Related to Current Agenda Rebecca Sherry/Condo Alliance of Okaloosa Island (Ms. Sherry referred to a newspaper article from last year’s Northwest Florida Daily News poll, which expressed dissatisfaction with Okaloosa County over past TDC scandal.) Ms. Sherry thanked the TDC members for their service and thoughtful discussions in past meetings. Regarding today’s budget items, Ms. Sherry asked the TDC to consider ending the $20K historically given annually to the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and to the Destin Chamber of Commerce. She stated these private organizations promote businesses of their members and do not promote county businesses, in general, or the businesses that pay into the TDC tax. She added they receive public funds and are given a pass with compliance to Florida Sunshine Laws. Ms. Sherry stated she believes private organizations like the Chamber of Commerce should not be given public money. However, if they receive public money, she said they should be required to abide by the Florida Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department Page 1 of 10 May 8, 2014 Packet Pg. 18  1.b Sunshine Law. Ms. Sherry questioned whether these private organizations deserve $20K each of public money. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 8, 2014 9:00 AM (Consider Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Meeting Minutes (Dale David Sherry/Condo