Okaloosa County BOCC — October 2, 2012 — reading text

in addition to, and included in, the fines imposed and shall constitute a lien against the land on which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by the violator, pursuant to section 162.09, Florida Statutes. Packet Pg. 22  6.1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: November 6, 2012 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding between Enterprise Florida and EDC The non-binding agreement designates the EDC of Okaloosa County as the county's primary economic development organization to receive lead referrals from and work with Enterprise Florida to develop prospect proposal responses. The purpose of the Memorandum is to: 1. Allow Florida counties to name the primary partner it designates to receive lead referrals from and work with Enterprise Florida to develop prospect proposal responses; and 2. Facilitate Enterprise Florida's desire to effectively communicate strategies and information with local and regional partners that will maximize their contribution toward the achievement of Florida's economic development goals; and 3. Establishes the parameters for a successful partnership between Enterprise Florida and its primary partner, and outlines general responsibilities to be carried out by both parties. Packet Pg. 23  6.1.a Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: EDC MOU.pdf (1134 : Memorandum of Understanding between Enterprise Florida and EDC)  6.1.a Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: EDC MOU.pdf (1134 : Memorandum of Understanding between Enterprise Florida and EDC)  6.1.a Packet Pg. 26 Attachment: EDC MOU.pdf (1134 : Memorandum of Understanding between Enterprise Florida and EDC)  6.1.a Packet Pg. 27 Attachment: EDC MOU.pdf (1134 : Memorandum of Understanding between Enterprise Florida and EDC)  6.1.a Packet Pg. 28 Attachment: EDC MOU.pdf (1134 : Memorandum of Understanding between Enterprise Florida and EDC)  6.2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: November 6, 2012 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Group - Photos in Crestview Courthouse Preliminary discussion concerning a proposed project for placement/display of historical photos in the Crestview Courthouse. This initial presentation is for information only, more information will be brought back to the Board at a later meeting to be considered for approval. Please see email below- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 10/31/12 09:15:55 To: krossi@county.okaloosa.us <mailto:krossi@county.okaloosa.us> Subject: Nov 6th agenda Please place Historic Preservation Bd. Committee on Nov 6th Board of Co. Commission meeting agenda to present our Crestview Courthouse photo project. We have been working with Don Turner for several months now. Linda Parker Packet Pg. 29  7.1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: November 6, 2012 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board SUBJECT: October 2 Meeting Minutes Request approval of the October 2, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes. Packet Pg. 30  7.1.a October 2, 2012 Regular Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 8:30 a.m. at the Crestview Courthouse. Members present were Don R. Amunds, Chairman; Dave Parisot, Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; and Bill Roberts. Also present were Gary J. Stanford, Finance Officer, Clerk’s Office; John Dowd, County Attorney; Jim Curry, County Administrator; and members of the press. PRESENTATION – DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HEALTH CARE ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE Attachment: October 2 minutes (1132 : October 2 Meeting Minutes) Mr. Curry requested Chief Paul Lawson and the members of his team come forward. He then read a letter from the Director of Accreditation for the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) advising the Okaloosa County Department of Corrections Jail Facility is in compliance with NCCHC standards for health services in jails and will continue to be accredited. Mr. Curry presented the certificate to Chief Lawson. PRESENTATION – EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD Mr. Curry stated we have only one employee service award to be presented today and recognized Don Turner for ten years of service. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER UPDATE Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, announced the Viva Florida 500 time capsule has arrived in Okaloosa County. The th Viva Florida 500 event is to commemorate the 500 anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon’s landing on Florida’s east coast. To encourage activities in every community in each of Florida’s 67 counties, the Florida Department of State has provided a time capsule to every county library in the state. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE Mr. Curry stated he has received an email from Lonnie Hawkins, Finance and Accounting Director for the Public Defender’s Office, requesting a budget transfer of $1,500 from their IT Reserves account to cover year end bills. October 2, 2012 -1- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 31  7.1.a Mr. Amunds was of the opinion if a department/office is requesting a budget amendment it should have a representative present to answer questions. He does not want anyone to think such requests are automatically approved. Mr. Curry replied this item can be placed on the next agenda and a representative of the Public Defender’s office will be asked to attend. Mr. Harris commented that we have just closed the budget process and now there is a request for more money. He stated they evidently did not budget correctly. VISITOR – HAROLD LAFOUNTAIN, PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Harold LaFountain, Crestview, stated he is resigning from Attachment: October 2 minutes (1132 : October 2 Meeting Minutes) the Parks Advisory Committee. He said he has served on this committee for five years and feels it has accomplished nothing. Mr. LaFountain said “basically, they sit around and chew the rug.” He said they were not involved in the Okaloosa Island project. Mr. LaFountain noted there has been a big turnover in committee members and some have just stopped coming. He felt the committee should be dissolved. Mr. Harris stated he is the liaison commissioner to this committee and asked Mr. LaFountain if he feels that if someone does not show up for the meetings, then they should not be on the committee. He said Mr. LaFountain has missed seven meetings within the last few months. Continuing, Mr. Harris said there are 10 or 12 primary members, who often do not show up for the meetings, and 9 alternates who sometimes come. He said there is no leadership. He stated he has met with Public Works Director John Hofstad and James Puckett, Parks Division, and the By-Laws for the Parks Committee are being rewritten. Mr. Harris said he believes there is a group of three or four individuals who are significantly involved. Mr. LaFountain responded that he does not waste his gasoline to go to meetings in South County. Mr. Mike WrightReynolds stated in years past he served as Chairman of the committee for three years and stepped away for three years. He concurred there has been no leadership and took exception to Mr. LaFountain’s comments the Parks Committee was not involved in the Okaloosa Island project. Mr. WrightReynolds stated there are some people who want to make this advisory committee viable. Mr. Harris said he wants the Board to receive regular reports from the Parks Advisory Committee. He also requested a copy of the latest revisions to the By-Laws. October 2, 2012 -2- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Packet Pg. 32  7.1.a Mr. Parisot said he agrees with Mr. LaFountain in some respect, saying the committee has not been effective. Mr. Parisot stated that removal of committee members must be by Board action. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to accept Mr. LaFountain’s resignation and to remove Henry Kelly who has a poor attendance record. Mr. Amunds expressed concern about removing someone without speaking with them. Mr. Parisot and Mr. Harris stated they have both spoken with Mr. Kelly. Upon inquiry by Mr. Roberts, Mr. Harris said Mr. Kelly has agreed to come off the committee. 4 yeas. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Attachment: October 2 minutes (1132 : October 2 Meeting Minutes) Mr. Harris requested Item #7 be discussed. #7. Request approval of the disbursement of State Law Enforcement Trust Funds as submitted by the Sheriff’s Office Mr. Harris said he wants clarification from the County Attorney that this disbursement of LETF can be done legally. Mr. Dowd replied that when the Sheriff certifies a request for use of these funds for law enforcement purposes, this Board can accept that certification for that use. He said the statutes allow a broad interpretation of “law enforcement purposes.” Mr. Dowd did point out that normal operating expenses are excluded from use. To clarify, Mr. Dowd said that with regard to Consent Agenda Item #7, the Sheriff has certified the use of the LETF funds as valid law enforcement purposes and he believes it is proper. Mr. Harris stated that if the Board denies the request then those funds would have to come from Reserves. Mr. Dowd concurred, saying the budget for FY 2013 has already been approved. Mr. Parisot said one of his concerns is payment of family health insurance and dental insurance coverage for some Sheriff’s Office