Okaloosa County BOCC — November 16, 2013 — reading text

Priority FM Item Description Local FDOT FAA Total Construct West Side Aircraft Apron at 1 TBD 90,000 90,000 1,620,000 1,800,000 NWFA Replace East Side Security Fencing at 2 TBD 40,000 40,000 720,000 800,000 Bob Sikes Airport Replace East Side Security Fencing at 3 TBD 37,500 37,500 675,000 750000 Destin Airport Packet Pg. 466  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: September 3, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Sunil Harman SUBJECT: Timberview Helicopter Lease for Sightseeing Tours DEPARTMENT: Airport BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: A proposed Lease for Timberview Helicopters, Mr. Justin Johnson, for sightseeing tours is being presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. BACKGROUND: Timberview Helicopters, Inc., Mr. Justin Johnson, requests to conduct sightseeing flight operations from the Destin/Ft. Walton Beach Airport (DTS). Lease for sightseeing operations, minimum standards, and operating policy is attached along with Timberview's certificate of insurance and the contract and lease internal coordination sheet. OPTIONS: Approve, Reject, or Table. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is Staff's recommendation that the Board approve this Lease as described above. 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BACKGROUND: The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners have sought to resolve legal matters concerning the Shalimar Annex property with the Meigs Family Trust. The attached documents provide background and offer a proposed settlement. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends consideration and approval of proposed settlement agreement. 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BACKGROUND: The Okaloosa Gas District Board of Directors was formed by legislative act in 1953 and initially included the municipalities of Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, and Valparaiso. This Act was amended in 1986 to include a representative of the unincorporated portions of Okaloosa County, to be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The representative re-appointed by the BCC in October 2010 began his current term in January 2011 and tendered his resignation after receiving an appointment to represent the City of Fort Walton Beach on the OGDBOD. He resigned effective January 31, 2013 with approximately two years remaining on his appointed term. At the BCC meeting on January 22, 2013, the Board approved 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, have a minimum of three years residency, and are a customer of Okaloosa Gas. After announcing the position through a news release, staff received two applications for the position from individuals who meet the criteria adopted by Board. The information on these applicants did not meet the Board at the August 20, 2013 meeting and is attached to this item. Since the August 20, 2013 meeting, a third candidate has requested consideration. Mr. Frederick Pryor's information is also attached for Board consideration. Mr. Pryor lives in incorporated Mary Esther and therefore will not meet the criteria established by the Board that the candidate must reside in unincorporated Okaloosa County; unless the criteria is modified by Board action. RECOMMENDATIONS: Board discussion and further direction concerning a new representative to be appointed by the BCC. RECOMMENDED BY: Packet Pg. 518 APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 519 Packet Pg. 520  Monday, February 25, 2013 Board of County Commissioners Okaloosa County Re: Okaloosa Gas District Representative Gentlemen, Please consider me for appointment as your representative to the Okaloosa Gas District Board of Directors. I have resided in my home at 41 James Dr. in the unincorporated Longwood subdivision since 1993 and am a current Okaloosa Gas District customer. I have been married to my wife Linda since 1975 and raised three children in our beautiful County. I believe that natural gas is a critical energy resource in helping our country gain and maintain energy independence. I hope to join the Okaloosa Gas leadership team in providing our citizens and businesses with access to this efficient, abundant, and clean energy source. Local references include: Gary Combs, Mayor, Shalimar 850-271-5180 D. Michael Chesser, Chesser & Barr, P.A. 850-651-9944 Roy Petrey, PolyEngineering Inc. 850-609-1100 Angela D. Balent, CPA, Warren Averett O'Sullivan Creel 850-837-0398 James Curry, County Administrator, Okaloosa County Thank you, Thomas A. Burns Town Manager, Shalimar Attached: two page resume 2 Cherokee Road, Shalimar, Florida 32579 ~~ (850) 651-5723 ~~ Fax (850) 651-3337 www.shalimarflorida.org Packet Pg. 521  THOMAS A. BURNS 41 James Drive · Shalimar, FL 32579 · Home: (850) 651-6925 · tb@shalimarflorida.org Leadership – by example, with enthusiasm and vision • Highly effective organizer and leader of small and large multi-discipline teams • Successful win-win negotiator • Intuitive in environments of ethnic and cultural diversity Initiative – with commitment to quality improvement • Able to execute the tough decisions • Dedicated disciple of total quality management via creative, continuous improvement Communication – first by understanding, then by being understood • Strong, broad - based technical and quantitative background • Experienced desktop publisher and database manager • Refined writer/speaker Achievement – through goal driven project and resource management • Demonstrated financial and human resource skills • Ability to define and solve core problems in complex and dynamic technical arenas ............................................................................... Employment History 2000 - Present: Town of Shalimar - Town Manager and Finance Director (see page two) 1996 - 1999: Independent Business Consultant; Shalimar, FL. - Developed and executed 24 - month marketing plan for introducing specialized security products to the Federal market. Developed and initiated market strategies leading to a 400% increase in government sales. Instituted Electronic Commerce (EC/EDI) capability and GSA contract application. 1993 - 1995: Chief, Exercise Training Branch; Special Operations Command, FL. - Led and organized cross-functional teams to conceive, coordinate and execute multi-nation combat exercises involving elite US and allied special operations forces. Negotiated and contracted operational and logistic support for individual exercises involving up to 1200 personnel. Expenditure authority for $2.5 million exercise program annual budget. 1992 - 1993: Project Action Officer; Air Force Headquarters, Korea. - Integrated Air Force Air Warfare and Army Corps Battle computer simulation models into largest Pacific theater command and control exercise to date. All documents/briefings were bilingual. - Director of simulation center – 300 people, 150 workstations and Korea-wide teleconferencing. 1991 - 1992: Project Management Officer; 250 person Communications Center, TX. - Led $30 million rapid prototype development program for fielding digital air combat planning system. Developed software/hardware adopted for all Department of Defense air combat units. 1977 - 1990: USAF Command Pilot; Worldwide locations. - USAF Academy flight instructor, T-38 flight instructor, combat ready RF-4C flight commander, T-33 aggressor pilot. Platform instructor, counselor, flight safety officer, air traffic controller, live-fire range supervisor, publication editor, and operations analyst. 2 Cherokee Road, Shalimar, Florida 32579 ~~ (850) 651-5723 ~~ Fax (850) 651-3337 www.shalimarflorida.org Packet Pg. 522  page 2 of 2 Education Bachelor of Science, Business Science/Economics, US Air Force Academy, 1975. Master of Science, Business Management, Troy State University, 1995. Current Town Manager Responsibilities • Town Manager - Act as official City Clerk to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Town laws. - Staff focal point for Town Commission agenda issues, meetings, and workshops. - Permit all construction, signage, commercial activity. - Created, maintain, and enforce comprehensive Town Administrative Policy manual to include fiscal controls, licensing of contractors, inter-department procedures, and travel policies. • Finance Director - Manage and process all municipal revenues,