Okaloosa County BOCC — February 16, 2016 — Dec. 15, 2015 minutes — reading text

Peter Mayer Advertising Task Order No. 147 December 15, 2015 -6- Minute Book 74, Page 59 Okalocosa County Board of County Commissioners 20. Water & Sewer: Termination of lease agreement with Hend-RX Nutrition & Laboratories for unit at 1310D Oddfellow Road (L15-0417-WS) 21. Water & Sewer: Lease renewal with Paradise Cleaning (L15- 0416-WS) 22. Water & Sewer: Lease agreement with Coastal States Contractors for unit located at 1310E Oddfellow Road 5 yeas. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE NON-AD VALOREM COLLECTICN TO RECOVER COSTS OF ABATING NUISANCES AND CODE VIOLATIONS Mr. Stewart stated the purpose of this hearing is to consider adoption of a resolution for a Notice of Intent to use non-ad valorem collection to recover the costs of abatement of nuisance and Code violations. Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, stated approval of this measure gives "“another arrow in the quiver” for Code Enforcement. He said it does not allow for collection of fines and fees but will only apply to mediation. Mr. Kampert advised the resolution must be adopted prior to January 1 1in order for it to be used on next year’s tax assessment. Mr. Stewart confirmed the resolution must be adopted prior to January 1. He stated adoption of the resolution will not commit the Board to go forward with adoption of the ordinance or even to impose the assessments. However, if the resolution is not adopted, the Board will not have the option of including and collecting those assessments on the ad valorem tax bill. He termed it a procedural step. (The primary purpose of the Notice of Intent 1is to notify the Property Appraiser and Tax Collection that assessment may be imposed.) No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the draft resolution. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mrs. Ketchel, to adopt the resolution as presented. 4 yeas, 1 nay. (Mr. Harris voted no.) RESOLUTION NO. 15-256 December 15, 2015 -T7- Minute Book 74, Page 60 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FROM WATREE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND DEVELOPING TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 6G-200 Mr. Stewart stated the item before the Board is a petition to amending Resolution No. 6G-200 by removing Stipulation #4. This resolution previously vacated Ninth Street right-of-way adjacent to Lot 1 Block 31 in the Townsite of Port Dixie (Shalimar). Stipulation #4 of 6G-200 prohibits further subdivision of the property. Mr. Jason Autrey, Public Works Director, reported the petition to amend the resolution was submitted by Watree Construction, saying the company would like to re-subdivide or lot-split to have three parcels fronting Ninth Street. He said originally the plan (in 1984) was for three lots and this request is for three lots. The lots are currently platted as 30 feet wide and 150 feet deep. Because this 1s not very desirable for construction, the petitioner would like to change the position of the houses and make each lot 50 feet wide by 100 feet deep. Mr. Autrey stated the Public Works Department has no objection and no objection has been received from the public. Mr. Nathan Harris, Operations Manager for Watree Construction and Land Developing, stated he submitted the request on behalf of the current owners. He advised that the property is under contract for purchase. Mr. Nathan Harris stated the proposal will not increase density. Mr. Steven Schrader, adjacent property owner, asked what will be built. Mr. Boyles replied the zoning is not being changed and whatever could be constructed today will be the same thing which can be constructed if the stipulation is removed. Mrs. Ketchel commented that she has been in contact with Watree Construction and it 1is her understanding three homes will be built. Mr. Nathan Harris said the intent 1s to build three detached, single-family dwellings. Mrs. Ketchel made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adopt the proposed resolution amending Resolution 6G-200 by removing Stipulation #4. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 15-257 December 15, 2015 -8- Minute Book 74, Page 61 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE NON-AD VALOREM COLLECTION FOR DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND ROAD PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR FOREST SHORES DRIVE AND OLD HICKORY ROAD-GIBBS DRIVE Mr. Stewart stated the issue before the Board in this hearing is use of the non-ad valorem ccllection process for improvements to Forest Shores Drive in Mary Esther and 0Old Hickory Rcad-Gibbs Drive in Crestview. He advised the commissioners that adopticn of the resolution for Notice of Intent does not bind them to go forward. Mr. Autrey stated approval of this process is a separate piece of the previous Notice of Intent to use the non-ad valorem collection process for improvements in The Pines and Triple Lakes Estates Subdivisicns. He noted this public hearing was originally set to consider four roads but property owners along two roads have decided to move away from this process. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to this proposed resolution. Mr. Harris made motion, seccnded by Mr. Goodwin, to adopt the resolution providing Notice of Intent to use non-ad valorem collection for drainage and paving improvements to Forest Shores Drive and 0ld Hickocry Road-Gibbs Drive. 5 yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 15-258 WATER & SEWER - SUPPLEMENTAL RECLAIMED WATER PROJECT FOR NICEVILLE AND EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE Mr. Jeff Littrell, Water & Sewer System Director, stated that during the last session, the Legislature allocated $3 Million to fund the complete design and partial construction of the Supplemental Reclaimed Water Project which will send reclaimed water to the City of Niceville and Eglin Air Force Base (EAFB). He asked for approval to formalize the appropriation by authorizing the Chairman to execute the grant agreement and all future documents relating to the grant. Further, Mr. Littrell requested approval for the Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Department to work with the Purchasing Department to formulate a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to begin competitive selection for an engineering consultant for this project. Thirdly, he requested appointment of the following individuals to the selection committee to review the RFQ proposals: Purchasing Manager Zan Fedorak or her designee; Water & Sewer Director Jeff December 15, 2015 -9- Minute Book 74, Page 62 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Littrell; Water & Sewer Deputy Director Mark Wise; Water & Sewer Construction & Maintenance Manager Jeb Chessher; and County Engineer Scott Bitterman. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mrs. Ketchel, to approve the three-pronged request from the department head on this item (execution of grant agreement and related documents, move forward with RFQ, and appointment of selection committee). 5 yeas. HUMAN RESOURCES - CONFIRMATION TO HIRE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR Ms. GinNeal McVay, Interim Human Resources Director, requested confirmation of the County Administrator’s recommendation to hire Alvin Henderson as Public Safety Director. She reported that more than 350 applications were received. Ms. McVay stated telephone interviews were conducted with eleven candidates. The field was then narrowed and persconal interviews were held with four individuals. Ms. McVay stated that if confirmed, Mr. Henderson could begin work on January 5, 2016. Staff also recommended reimbursement of moving and reloccation expenses up to $2,000 with the provision that Mr. Henderson repay those expenses 1f his employment ends before two years. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mrs. Ketchel, to confirm the recommendation of Mr. Hofstad to hire Mr. Alvin Henderson as the Public Safety Director. Mrs. Ketchel noted that she served on the screening committee. At that point Mr. Harris withdrew his motion in order for Mrs. Ketchel to make the motion to confirm. Mrs. Ketchel made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to confirm the appointment and to approve staff recommendations regarding moving and relocation expenses. 5 yeas. HUMAN RESOURCES - UPDATE ON AIRPORTS DIRECTOR POSITION Ms. McVay advised that interviews are being scheduled for the Airports Director position. She stated there will be eight telephone interviews. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 2015 ANNUAL PRICRITIES PROGRESS REPORT Mrs. Kay Godwin, Deputy County Administrator, referred to the January 27, 2015 workshop to develop priorities and a work plan for the year. These priorities were approved by the Board on February 17, 2015. She outlined the priorities which had been December 15, 2015 -10- Minute Book 74, Page 63 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners achieved and were ongoing in the following <categories: Infrastructure, Economic Development, and Refocus on the Customer. RECESS - The meeting was recessed at 7:10 p.m. and reconvened at 7:20 p.m. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR VETERANS PARK AT BAYWALK Mr. Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director, requested the Board approve the Conceptual Plan for Veterans Park at Baywalk and to give ©permission to initiate the permitting process. He advised that the CQkalocosa Island Leaseholders Association (OILA) and the Tourist Development Council (TDC) have reviewed and approved the plans. Mr. Matt Trammel with Taylor Engineering presented a slideshow overview of the project. Several photographs of shoreline ercsion were shown. The goals of the project are to: e stabilize the eroding shoreline e protect upland property, infrastructure, and amenities e protect natural resources e restore, create, and enhance natural habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species e increase the bicdiversity and sustainability of Choctawhatchee Bay e create new recreational and educational opportunities for tourists and residents Elements of the project design include: e public access pier e offshore breakwaters (oyster habitat) e saltmarsh restoration e seagrass recruitment areas e upland coastal strand restoration (remove invasive species and plant tree and native vegetation) e public access improvements (upland Dboardwalks, kayak/ paddleboard launch, boat ramp improvements, designated swimming areas e cducational components/signage December 15, 2015 -11- Minute Book 74, Page 64 Okaloosa County Beard of County Commissioners Drawings and photographs depicting each element were provided. Mr. Trammel estimated the cost of the project between $1.5 Million and $4 Million. He said funding opportunities include NRDA, RESTORE Act, additional BP criminal fines, and grant opportunities. Mrs. Ketchel expressed her excitement on the proposed project plans and made motion, seconded by Mr. Windes, to approve the conceptual plan for Veterans Park at Baywalk. 5 yeas. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - 2015 NRDA ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION GRANT Mr. Schroeder requested acceptance of the ©Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) 2015 Artificial Reef Construction Grant in the amount of $1,699,370.59 (FWC Agreement No. 15155). Ms. Erika Zambello, Marine Economic and TDR Coordinator, came forward to brief the Board on the ecological benefits of artificial reef construction. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mr. Goodwin, to approve the grant and to authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement and other appropriate grant documents. 5 yeas. GROWTH MANAGEMENT - UPDATE OF FTA TITLE VI POLICY AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PLAN Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, stated the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Title VI and Nondiscrimination Policy and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan must be revised to specifically reference the Y“Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, as well as other applicable Federal statutes.” Failure to include this reference could jeopardize receipt of future grants. Staff recommendation is for Board approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the December 2015 Title VI and