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Meeting Summary
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, January 18, 2011– 8:30 AM
Water and Sewer
I. Request approval of a Proclamation declaring February 21 – 25, 2011 as “Law
Enforcement K-9 Week” in Okaloosa County, and presentation of same to Sheriff Larry
Ashley and Staff.
WH & DP apprived,
1. Approval of a Proclamation declaring February 21 – 25, 2011 as “Law
Enforcement K-9 Week” in Okaloosa County, and presentation of same
to Sheriff Larry Ashley and Staff.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
II. Employee Awards
III. Public Information Update
IV. County Administrator’s Update
V. Public Hearings
1. Request public comment and consideration of revisions to the County’s
Land Development Code. District: All. This is the second of two public
hearings scheduled for this item.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Request public comment and consideration of a request submitted by
Jim Whitfield to vacate a portion of Hudson Drive (aka Marina Drive)
located in Fort Walton Beach. District: 3.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
VI. Visitors
1. Susan Kneller, President, Okaloosa Arts Alliance, Inc. (OAA), to present
an update to the Board on the OAA as the local arts agency.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
Letter to state.
VII. Consent Agenda
Wayne Harris; Second by Don Amunds; approved.
1. December 14, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution
in support of efforts to maintain the Public Health Entomology Research
and Education Center in Panama City. District: All.
3. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Management Services
for upgrading E911 systems to an IP selective in the amount of
$398,735.
4. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Management Services
for providing efficiencies between the 911 system, GIS and call takers
grant in the amount of $17,550.
5. Request approval of final payment in the amount of $70,298.76 to
Crestview Site & Underground for the Hollywood Blvd. Drainage &
Resurfacing project. District: 4.
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VIII. Department Business
A. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
1. Request acceptance of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant of
Easement with Eglin Air Force Base for the College Boulevard 16” sewer
force main project in Niceville. District: 1, 3, 5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
B. Richard Brannon/Purchasing
1. Request consideration and staff direction concerning proposed locations
for Tax Collector’s offices in Crestview. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
C. John Hofstad/Public Works
1. Request approval of a request submitted by Honeycomb Holdings, LLC
for acceptance of right-of-way and roadway improvements on Ida Coon
Circle in Niceville into the County’s 18 month warranty period. District:
5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Request consideration of a request submitted by Shalimar Rentals, LLC
for an amendment to Resolution 06-174 to remove stipulations 1 and 4
of the Resolution for a proposed re-subdivision of Lots 12-17 and
associated rights-of-way for streets in Port Dixie, Shalimar. District: 2.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
D. Greg Donovan/Airports
1. Request acceptance of a grant from the Governor’s Office of Tourism,
Trade and Economic Development for renovation and upgrades to the
aircraft parking apron of BAE Systems hangar at Bob Sikes Airport.
District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Request approval of Task Order No. 10 with AVCON, Inc. for professional
design, bidding and construction phase services for the North Apron
Rehabilitation at Bob Sikes Airport. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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3. Request approval of Task Order No. 11 with AVCON, Inc. for construction
phase services for the Qwest Hangar development at Bob Sikes Airport.
District: All.
E. Elliot Kampert/Growth Management
1. Request review of plans for Okaloosa Island RV Resort, a proposed
Recreational Vehicle park with 54 spaces, a one story office/check-in
building, bath house and swimming pool as submitted by Choctaw
Engineering on behalf of the property owner, Waterpark Place
Development Corporation. The property is currently zoned B-3 (Light
Commercial & Concession Areas), and is located on the north side of
Highway 98, east of the Island Golf Center on Okaloosa Island. The
subject property contains 6.23 acres
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Parisot, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
2. Request review of plans for Lowe’s of Destin, a proposed 138,960 SF,
one story home improvement and garden center retail store as
submitted by Upham, Inc. on behalf of the property owner, Lowe’s Home
Centers, Inc. The property is currently zoned C-3 (General Commercial),
and is located at 4405 Legendary Drive in Destin. The property contains
15.73 acres more or less.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
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3. Request approval of a revised budget amendment to the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program Agreement, Modification 5. District: All.
4. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a supporting
Resolution and a FY11 Section 5311 grant application to the Florida
Department of Transportation for contract transportation services for
OCT. District: All.
5. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a
Coordination Contract with Pyramid, Inc. for provision of transportation
services. District: All.
6. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Scope of
Services Agreement with the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning
Organization for technical assistance in completion of the Major Transit
Development Plan update as required by the Florida Department of
Transportation. District: All.
7. Request approval for the Chairman to execute an Environmental
Assessment related to acquisition of the Rolling Pines Townhome units
to be managed by the Okaloosa Community Development Corporation as
part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Project. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell, Parisot
IX. Old Business
1. Discussion concerning federal legislative priorities. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Wayne Harris, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
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.
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