Okaloosa County BOCC — October 21, 2014 — August 19, 2014 Regular Meeting — reading text

sidewalks in front of the golf course. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to allow the proposed mini golf course with the conditions recommended by staff for Dark Sky lighting and prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages. Mr. Boyles said we have learned a great deal about zoning laws since the creation of these zones on Okaloosa Island in the 1950s. He recommended the motion amend the zoning code as it relates to these three lots to allow a broader commercial use and not to place stipulations on the approval at this point but to address them during the development order process. Upon inquiry by Mr. Windes, Mr. Parisot stated his motion stands. Mr. Parisot commented that Mr. Bruner agreed to those conditions. The vote was taken— 5 yeas. RECESS - The meeting was recessed at 7:42 p.m. and reconvened at 7:53 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - MSBU NOTICE OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DESTIN AREA Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider adoption of the final resolution to impose and provide for collection of special assessments within the Destin area for the Okaloosa County Beach Restoration Project Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). August 19, 2014 -6- Minute Book 71, Page 224 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director, stated the Initial Assessment Resolution was adopted by the Board on July 15, 2014. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed resolution. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adopt the Final Assessment Resolution for FY 2014-15 for the Okaloosa County Beach Restoration Project MSBU. 4 yeas, lnay. (Mr. Parisot voted no.) RESOLUTION NO. 14-130 PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING USE OF GOLF CARTS WITHIN LAKE LORRAINE SUBDIVISION Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the use of golf carts within the Lake Lorraine Subdivision. Mr. John Hofstad, Public Works Director, stated the draft ordinance is specifically for golf carts in the Lake Lorraine Subdivision. He said a town hall meeting held in May to discuss this issue with neighborhood residents was heavily attended. Mr. Hofstad stated there was overwhelming support for the proposal, noting less than 10% opposed the idea. He advised that he worked with the County Attorney to craft the ordinance which is similar to the golf cart ordinance adopted for Rocky Bayou Country Club in 2012. Mr. Harry Wild and Mr. Byron Cotton, both of Meigs Drive, came forward to voice their support for the ordinance. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to adopt an ordinance authorizing use of golf carts within Lake Lorraine Subdivision, as well as establishing requirements and restrictions for such use. 5 yeas. ORDINANCE NO. 14-11 PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF STEPHEN ROSE TO VACATE PORTION OF BULLOCK BOULEVARD SPUR (tabled from July 15, 2014) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for consideration of Stephen Rose’s request to vacate a portion of the Bullock Boulevard Spur. He noted this item was previously tabled by the Board. Mr. Hofstad reported the applicant has rescinded his petition to vacate this right-of-way. August 19, 2014 -7- Minute Book 71, Page 225 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Windes opened the fleor for public comment and there was none. Mr, Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr, Harris, to accept Mr. Rose's request to rescind. 5 yeas. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mx. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the Consent Agenda: 1. Airports: Firat Amendment to FDOT State Infrastructure Bank Loan and Signature Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 14-131 2. Airports: Ratification of Chairman's signature on three FAA grant applications for FY 2014 Airport Improvement Program and authorization for Chairman to execute subsequent grant documents 3. Finance: Budget Resolutions & Transfers (a) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, General Fund (budget transfer from Tourist Development Fund for beach cleaning) RESOLUTION NO. 14-132 (BA #126) (b) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, County Trans- portation Trust Fund (FDEP grant for construction of stormwater management improvements at Overbrook and Tanglewood stormwater ponds) RESOLUTION NO. 14-133 (BA #127) (c) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, County Public Health Special Revenue Fund (reimbursement from State) RESOLUTION NO. 14-134 (BA #128) (4) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Capital outlay Construction Fund (budget transfer from General Fund for additional funding to keep Shalimar Administrative Building on schedule for completion) RESOLUTION NO. 14-135 (BA #129) (e) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (FDOT Joint Participation Agreement Supplement #1 to conduct environmental assessment at Destin Airport and Supplement #2 to include construction and equip the Destin Air Traffic Control Tower) RESOLUTION NO, 14-136 (BA #130) {£) Resolution amending FY 2014 Budget, Garage Services Fund (insurance proceeds) RESOLUTION NO. 14-137 (BA #131) August 19, 2014 Minute Book 71, Page 226 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Ww wad 3 18. 5 ig) Budget Transfer: General Fund: transfer from General Fund Reserves to Capital Outlay Fund, additional funding for Shalimar Administrative Building; BT-14-47 (h) Budget Transfer: Road & Bridge Construction Pund; provide reserve funding for Foxwood Phase IT coast overrun and Board-authorized crane purchase; BT-14-48 (i) Budget Transfer: Airport Enterprise Fund; match for FDOT JPA Supplement #1 and #2; BT-14-43 County Administration: Letter designating Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers, Inc. as an agent of the county for purpose of applying for and receiving fund from the Crime Stoppers Trust Pund Growth Manacement : Authorization for Chairman to execute FY 2014-15 SHIP Certifications Growth Management: Reappointment of Bruce Ravan as District IV representative to Planning Commission Public Event Permit request from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for Battle of the Best Fieid Day SK Race on November 1, 2014 Public Defender: Request for reserve funding in the amount af $3,800 County Administration: Proclamation designating August 26, 2014 as Women’s Equality Day Warrant Averett, LLC, Terms of Engagement July i, 2014 Purchasing; Approval to direct pay Retif Cll & Fuel Inveice #000832684 in the amount of $24,344.26 Purchaging: Recommendation te award bid for maintenance of County Warning Point Equipment to Baker’s Communication Human Resources: Agproval of groun dental insurance contract with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Human Resources: Authorize Chairman to sign Amendment #1 to Florida Blue Medicare contract Human Resources: Contract renewal with Barnes Insurance as Okaloosa County’s medical insurance agent of record Tourist Develorment: Approve use of Promotional Reserves in the amount of $18,895 for Social Media Sweepstakes, Visitors Guide Email and Fop-up Banners (Fetter Mayer Task Order #144) Touriet Develogoment: Agprove use of Promotional Reserves in the amount of $9,500 for Funway Holidays advertising to attract vigsiters from United Kingdom (Peter Mayer Task Order #145) TourLlst Development : Approve payment to First Coast Promotions in the amount of $9,047 on Invoice #218463 for Let’s Go Emeraid Coasting shirts and hats yeas. Auguet 19, 2014 ~3- Minute Book 71, Page 237 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PURCHASING - CONTRACT AWARD FOR BOARDING BRIDGES AND BAG LIFTS TO THYSSENKRUPP Mrs. Zan Fedorak, Purchasing Manager, requested approval to award the contract for boarding bridges and bag lifts at Northwest Florida Regional Airport to ThyssenKrupp as the only bidder meeting the specifications. Base bid plus additives total $1,998,640. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve contract award to ThyssenKrupp. 5 yeas. AIRPORTS - AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE RFP TO FINANCE AIRPORT CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Tracy Stage, Deputy Airports Director, stated the Airports Department is about to embark on six new project and identified each with a slide presentation. He requested Board approval to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) from commercial banking institutions and to obtain quotes from the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Pooled Commercial Paper Loan Program. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Amunds, to approve the department’s request. 5 yeas. GROWTH MANAGEMENT - AMENDMENT #7 TO COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID NON- EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, requested approval of Amendment #7 to the agreement with the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged for reimbursement of Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation services. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve this amendment to the agreement. 5 yeas. GROWTH MANAGEMENT - INFORMATION FOR BACKYARD CHICKEN DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF Mr. Kampert stated interest has been expressed in allowing the keeping of chickens in residential areas. In order to allow such activity it is necessary to amend portions of the Land Development Code (LDC) to eliminate conflicts with such an activity. Mr. Kampert advised that numerous communities across’ the country, including cities and counties in Northwest Florida, have amended their LDCs to allow keeping poultry as an accessory activity to residential use. He listed some of the common August 19, 2014 -10- Minute Book 71, Page 228 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners practices regarding property line setbacks, number of birds allowed, prohibition of roosters, and prohibition of commercial egg sales. Mr. Boyles stated he did not want to direct staff to proceed until determining if other commissioners have an appetite for the proposal. He said his recommendation is to allow staff to draft an amendment to allow chickens in residential neighborhoods and return it to the Board for review. Upon inquiry by Mr. Parisot, Mr. Kampert stated no cities in Okaloosa County allow chickens in residential areas. He noted, however, the Cities of Fort Walton Beach and Crestview are Slated to consider the “backyard chickens” issue in the future. Mr. Parisot felt chickens were for a country setting, not a residential neighborhood. Mr. Harris stated he is opposed, commenting that he grew up in St. Louis and chickens were allowed in the city. Mr. Boyles made motion for staff to draft a proposed ordinance and bring it back to the Board for consideration. Motion dies for lack of a second. CORRECTIONS - APPROVAL TO HIRE FIVE ADDITIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS Mr. Paul Lawson, Chief Corrections Officer, requested authorization to hire five additional Correctional Officers. He reported the jail count this morning was 697 and reached 712 over the weekend. Mr. Harris stated for years the county has cut back and he thinks it is time to give Chief Lawson the tools he needs to do the job. Mr. Amunds commented it is necessary to meet jail standards. Mr. Windes said this falls under the Board’s fiduciary responsibility. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve Chief Lawson’s request. 5 yeas. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - ADOPTION OF 2014-15 STRATEGIC MARKETING PLAN Mr. Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director, stated Kendra Moore, TDD Marketing Manager, and Peter Mayer representatives Sonya Landry and Ellen Kempner will explain the proposed FY 2014-15 Strategic Marketing Plan. August 19, 2014 -ll- Minute Book 71, Page 229 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Ms. Moore detailed the elements of the “Let's Go Emerald Coasting” campaign; Ms, Landry addressed targeting, seasonality, and media markets; and Ms. Kempner spoke on measuring success. Mr. Amunds made motion,