Okaloosa County BOCC — September 15, 2015 — 2016 FY BUDGET MSBU-BOD-MTG-MINUTES-07-14-15-APPROVED — reading text

clean-up was a huge success. Volunteers cleared the trail, cut down & removed the fallen trees and overgrown vines. The next clean-up day will be done in the fall, sometime in November. She would like to start with the trail behind Muirfield. Mr. Beukenkamp stated that he would be happy to lead the effort in order to help open up the view lines along the lakes. He stated that he received verbal permission from Bluewater Bay Resort to cut down trees, however, he does need written permission before work can be done. Ms. Griffin stated that the County will not take down any trees, unless they are encroaching on the sidewalk or roadway. She requested that volunteers coordinate for a tree trimming day in the fall. Ms. Cohen reported that lightning struck and hit one of the Bradford Pears on Bluewater Boulevard. The Fire Department was called out and by the time she arrived at the location they were already moving it out of the road. She stated that response time is very good if a tree has fallen on to the street. Ms. Griffin discussed the possibility of having businesses or homeowners adopt a section of the right of way, and allow a small but tasteful sign to be placed in the beautified area. Ms. Griffin discussed the debris that is left on the right-of-ways by homeowners. She stated that Waste Management will not pick it up if it is not in front of a home. She suggested that a small sign be put up to ask not to put garbage in those areas. Ms. Landsberger also reported that there is a missing MSBU logo sign missing from Bay Drive and Highway 20. Ms. Cohen stated that a replacement has been ordered. Unfinished Business: Mr. Beukenkamp announced that the Lake Drainage Ad Hoc Committee is putting together a flyer soliciting donations. Ms. Griffin reported that there have been numerous complaints about the website. Homeowners do not have a forum, and therefore it is becoming an issue. She stated that she has looked at multiple websites and one in particular caught her eye, it has a scrolling banner on the homepage allowing announcements to be posted. It also allows for homeowners to sign up with their e-mail and allows for newsletters to be sent via email blast. Ms. Stretch stated that there will need to be volunteers in order to keep the site running smoothly. The discussion of the website was tabled until next meeting. New Business Mr. Boswell thanked Management for getting the minutes out to the Board in a timely manner. Ms. Stretch read a letter that was in the Daily News and also read her published response. See attached. 1. Establish August 11, 2015 Board Meeting Agenda · Website Page 5 of 8  · Update on the Lake Flood Ad Hoc Committee flyer · Update from Mr. Beukenkamp in regards to meeting with Pete Smith. Public Comments Ms. Alford asked Mr. Beukenkamp which lake area he was referring to when he was discussing opening up the view lines on the lake. Mr. Beukenkamp stated the first area he was talking about is the lake on Bay Drive across from the Hidden Lakes neighborhood, and the second area is the lake on Woodlands Dr. as you are driving down from White Point Rd. Mr. Rhodes stated that he works for Chelco and that they are happy to help when they can, with movie night and any other projects coming up. He stated that he likes what he reads about the MSBU and their efforts to help improve Bluewater Bay. He asked, what could be done about the grassy median in front of Magnolia Plantation? He stated that it looks terrible, he wanted to know if it has always looked that way. Ms. Cohen stated that the County does not mow on a regular basis. Ms. Griffin stated that the median through Bluewater Bay was donated by a resident. However, there is no money in the budget for it to be maintained by the MSBU. Ms. Alford asked about the grant for the lakes and which lakes it will be used for. Mr. Beukenkamp stated that it is three lakes that run off into each other by Dominica Circle and Southwind Drive. Ms. Dillon asked if the debris sign could also mention that signs are not allowed. She also stated that when she sees signs that have been left over from the previous weekend she has picked them up and drops them off at Bluewater Management Services. Ms. Stretch stated that she would like to see neighborhood ambassadors, who will pick up the signs. Ms. Dillon also stated that there are unmentioned heroes, who pick up trash that are on the sidewalks while walking. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. with a motion from Ms. Griffin. Page 6 of 8 Page 7 of 8 Page 8 of 8