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Meeting Summary
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, September 7, 2010– 6:00 PM
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I. Public Information Update
II. County Administrator’s Update
III. Public Hearings
1. Request public comment and consideration concerning a proposed
Ordinance which would adjust building permit application and inspection
fees. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
2. Request public comment and consideration concerning the Annual Rate
Resolution for the Okaloosa County Beach Restoration Project Municipal
Benefit Unit for FY 2010-2011. District: All. Staff recommends the
public hearing be continued to 5:00 p.m. September 9, 2010 in the
Water & Sewer Building in Fort Walton Beach.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
NOTE: Motion to table vote until Thurs. Sept. 9 for further discussion.
3. Request public comment and consideration concerning amending
Ordinance 07-71 related to the Beach Restoration Municipal Services
Benefit Unit for removal of the Oceania parcel and adoption of a
Resolution refunding assessments to owners within said parcel. District:
All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: John Jannazo, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
IV. Consent Agenda
1. August 3, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes.
Revised: 9/8/2010 Page 1 of 9
Regular Meeting Minutes September 7, 2010
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
1-24 Consent.
2. August 3, 2010 Budget Workshop minutes.
3. August 10, 2010 Budget Workshop minutes.
4. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Transportation for
non-emergency transportation services for eligible Medicaid
beneficiaries grant in the amount of $198,916.
5. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Transportation for
non-sponsored transportation trips and/or capital equipment to the non-
sponsored transportation disadvantaged in accordance with the
Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund grant in the amount of
$340,930.
6. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from Florida Department of Community Affairs for
State Homeland Security Grant Program Issue 3 & 7 – Okaloosa County
RDSTF Planner, Delivery of ICS 300 & 400, Exercise Program and Post
Disaster Redevelopment grant in the amount of $147,000.
7. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, General Fund, to
reflect appropriations from Federal Transit Administration for capital
and operating grant in the amount of $1,898,000.
8. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, Capital Outlay
Construction Fund, to reflect appropriations for budget transfer from
Airports for Florida Department of Transportation for joint participation
agreement for SR85 water retention area in the amount of $100,000.
9. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, Capital Outlay
Construction Fund, to reflect appropriations from Florida Department of
Community Affairs for Phase II emergency operations center
construction grant in the amount of $76,320.
10. BT-10-26 to provide local match for Florida Department of Community
Affairs for Phase II emergency operations center construction grant in
the amount of $25,440.
11. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, Capital Outlay
Construction Fund, to reflect appropriations from Economic Development
Council for charges from services relating to the Emerald Coast
Technology and Research Campus Lambda Rail Extension in the amount
of $130,000.
12. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, Airport Enterprise
Fund, to reflect appropriations from Florida Department of
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Transportation for joint participation agreement for SR 85 water
retention area in the amount of $100,000.
13. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, Airport Enterprise
Fund, to reflect appropriations from Florida Department of
Transportation for constructing 80,000 square foot maintenance hangar
at Bob Sikes Airport grant in the amount of $699,999.
14. BT-10-27 to provide local match for Florida Department of
Transportation for constructing 80,000 square foot maintenance hangar
at Bob Sikes Airport grant in the amount of $699,999.
15. Request approval of final payment in the amount of $25,636.83 to HDR
Engineering, Inc. for finalization of the Tri-County Growth Management
Plan.
16. Request approval to award the bid for audio visual equipment for the
new Emergency Operation Center to Technical Innovation, they being
the lowest bidder meeting specifications. Bid Amount - $501,370.
17. Request ratification of the Chairman’s signature on two FAA grant
applications for work to be done at the Northwest Florida Regional
Airport. These applications were submitted under the County’s grant
policy for emergency application due to time constraints.
18. Request ratification of the Chairman’s signature on a U.S. Department of
Transportation grant application for a Small Community Air Service
Development grant which was submitted under the County’s grant policy
for emergency application due to time constraints.
19. Request approval of a request submitted by the First Circuit Public
Defender’s Office for a draw of $5,535 from reserves to cover expenses
for the current fiscal year.
20. Request after the fact approval of the Rock the Beach 2 concert held on
August 15, 2010 on Okaloosa Island and related expenses which will be
paid from TDC/CVB funds provided by BP.
21. Request approval of final payment in the amount of $73,429.05 to
DooleyMack Constructors of Northwest Florida LLC for completion of the
Baldwin Building renovation project at Northwest Florida Regional
Airport.
22. Request approval of final payment in the amount of $7,006.00 to All
Catastrophe Construction Team, Inc. for asbestos abatement at old
hospital in Fort Walton Beach.
23. Request approval to award the bid for stabilization and erosion control
construction at Lake Silver in Crestview to Fleischman’s Inc., they being
the lowest bidder meeting specifications. Bid Amount - $236,365.52
24. Request approval to award the bid for one new utility dozer to Beard
Equipment, they being the lowest bidder meeting specifications. Bid
Amount - $89,941.
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25. Request approval of a Proclamation establishing policies, goals and
actions to promote sustainability in Okaloosa County.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Jannazo, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
Sustainability Proclamation read aloud & voted on separately.
V. Department Business
A. Dr. Karen Chapman/Health Department
1. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute the annual
contract with the Department of Health for the operation of the County
Health Department for contract year 2010-2011. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
B. James Taylor/Risk Management
1. Request approval to award the bid for property and casualty insurance
programs to Paul Dawson of PRIA/Brown & Brown as agent, and
approval for staff to negotiate and bind property & casualty coverage
with PRIA/Brown & Brown for FY10-11. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: John Jannazo, Commissioner District 2
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
C. Richard Brannon/Purchasing
1. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Lease
Amendment authorizing a sublease with Bennett Eubanks Oil Company
for the Ritz Food Store on 806 James Lee Blvd. District: 3.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
Jack Allen in for Richard Brannon.
D. Robert Gorin/Library Cooperative
1. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an
application and agreement for State Aid to Libraries Grant with the
Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information
Services. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
Mary Balint speaker
E. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
1. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment
1 to the contract with Horizons of Okaloosa County for landscaping
services around lift stations, water wells and tanks. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
F. Greg Donovan/Airports
1. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Goal for Airport
construction projects as required by the FAA. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
G. Donna Miller/Administrative Services
1. Request consideration and staff direction concerning the current lease
for the snack bar at the Shalimar Courthouse Annex. District: All.
pulled.
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2. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Sixth
Amendment to the contract with the Medical Examiner which renews the
annual contract for services. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Jannazo, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
Motion to approve items 2&3.
3. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Sixth
Amendment to the contract with Lutheran Services of Florida, Inc. for
pre-trial diversion program for teenagers (Teen Court) for FY 10-11.
District: All.
H. Elliot Kampert/Growth Management
1. Informational presentation concerning the status of the Local Mitigation
Strategy. District: All.
2. Request consideration of a request submitted by True Blue Pontoon
Rental Company to allow a pontoon rental operation behind the Elk’s
Lodge property on Okaloosa Island. District: 5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
3. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a renewal of
the existing SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan with no changes, as
required by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
4. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a budget
amendment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Agreement with
the Florida Department of Community Affairs. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
5. Update on the WAVE Public Transportation service in Okaloosa County
and request Board direction concerning FY 2011 funding. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Jannazo, Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
Motion to direct TDC to restore $282K and OCT bring hard figures to budget hearing Sept. 9.
6. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 2 and authorizing
Resolution for Commuter Assistance Grant funding. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
Motion to approve items 6-9.
7. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Joint
Participation Agreement and authorizing Resolution for FY 2011 Transit
Block Grant funding, and Task Order No. 8, Amendment 6 for
reimbursement of operating costs to OCT. District: All.
8. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order
No. 10, Amendment 5 to the Agreement for Operation of Okaloosa
County Public Transit for paratransit trips to the transportation
disadvantaged. District: All.
9. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a letter
granting a five year extension to the Agreement for Operation of
Okaloosa County Public Transit. District: All.
I. John Hofstad/Public Works
1. Request approval of the proposed purchase of roadside maintenance
equipment using funds remaining from a road paving project completed
under budget. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
Motion to approve items 1-3 & 5-8;
excluding #4
2. Request approval of a request submitted by Panhandle Animal Welfare
Society for assistance in the repair of the parking lot in front of their
animal control facility. District: 4.
3. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Local
Agency Program agreement with Florida Department of Transportation
for preliminary design of a portion of a western bypass around
Crestview. District: 1.
4. Request approval of a request submitted by City of Valparaiso for the
use of Florida Boating Improvement funds for improvements and repairs
made to the Twin Cities Park boat ramp. District: 5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
5. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Physical
Condition Report related to renewal of a drainage easement on Eglin AFB
property near Seminole. District: 5.
6. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Physical
Condition Report related to renewal of a license with Eglin AFB for
emergency dredging of the East Pass Navigation Channel following
hurricane events. District: 5.
7. Request approval of and acceptance for recording a drainage easement
for an Emergency Watershed Protection erosion damage project in
Rolling Hills Estates in Crestview. District: 1.
8. Request approval to schedule a public hearing to consider revisions and
amendments to Garbage/Solid Waste Ordinance Numbers 00-08 and 06-
44. District: All.
9. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order
#39 with SCS Engineers for aquifer testing, groundwater modeling and
remedial action plan addendum at Baker Landfill. District: All.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
10. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Addendum
#2 to Task Order #28 with SCS Engineers for the FDEP Innovative
Recycling/Waste Reduction grant. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Campbell, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
11. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an
amendment to the State Highway Lighting, Maintenance and
Compensation agreement with Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) to correct an FDOT error in the original agreement. District: All.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Roberts, Commissioner District 3
SECONDER: Don Amunds, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Harris, Jannazo, Roberts, Amunds, Campbell
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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