Okaloosa County BOCC — November 17, 2015 — Oct 6, 2015 regular meeting minutes — reading text

October 6, 2015 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 Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview. Members present were Nathan D. Boyles, Chairman; Charles K. Windes, Jr., Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Carolyn Ketchel; and Trey Goodwin. Also present were Gary J. Stanford, Finance Officer, Clerk’s Office; John Hofstad, County Administrator; and Greg Stewart, County Attorney. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Mr. Hofstad presented service awards to the following employees: Randy Overly--------—-=--- Five Years Lawrence McKeon---------- Ten Years Andrea Jockers-——————-———- Ten Years (not present) Daniel Dunlap------------ Fifteen Years Earl McKay-----------—-—-—-- Retirement PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER UPDATE Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, reported Okaloosa County is now the owner of the Seminole Community Center. She noted the center can be reserved for events by contacting the Public Works Department. Mrs. Newby introduced Max Cooper. Mr. Cooper’s ancestors moved to the Holt area in 1856 and he will share some of the history of the area. Mr. Cooper stated Holt is an unincorporated community in west central Okaloosa County, 12 miles west of Crestview on Highway 90. He said the first pioneers settled along the Yellow and Blackwater Rivers between 1830 and 1850. A timber business, Marks Mill, was set up along Canoe Creek. Aside from the saw mill, residents made a living by trapping, fishing, hunting and a small percentage by farming. In the latter part of the 1800s, more saw mills and grist mills were established. In 1860 David Holt built a cabin and set up a small store in the corner of the cabin. His cabin was also a stop on the stage route from Geneva, Alabama, to Milton, Florida. The community became known as Holt’s Station. October 6, 2015 -1- Minute Book 73, Page 224 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners In 1900 a 12-inch well was dug. Many residents moved closer to the well and the railroad. Mr. Cooper stated Holt became a thriving place and incorporated as a town in 1913 but it was considered too much trouble and unincorporated in 1914. He said the piloneers dug and hauled fat wood to the train where it was transported to Pensacola for the turpentine industry. In the 1920s land was cleared and pecan trees and blueberry bushes were planted, as well tung trees and satsuma groves, Mr. Cooper said fast-forwarding to more modern times, Holt is a bedroom community for those who work in Crestview or at Eglin Air Force Base. He stated the zip code for Holt is 32564, it has 190 miles of road for the postal routes and according to the last census has 2,881 residents. Mr. Cooper stated Holt has a volunteer fire department, public water system, telephone office, a state recreation area, two boat launches, two churches and an I-10 exit. He also stated Blackwater River is a canoce mecca. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE Mr. Hofstad stated after the tragic death of Deputy Bill Myers, all county facilities are being evaluated. He reported additional information on security measures for the new Shalimar Administration Building are being considered. COUNTY ATTORNEY’S UPDATE Mr. Stewart stated he has nothing. COMMISSIONER’S MINUTE Mr. Harris and Mr. Goodwin stated they have nothing. Mrs. Ketchel stated the Extension Office and the Choctawhatchee Bay Daughters of the American Revolution are working together to prepare a patriotic-themed flower garden at the Shalimar Administration Building. Mr. Windes commended the Sheriff’s Office on a job well done during the Destin Seafood Festival. Mr. Boyles stated it 1is important to note the importance of Deputy Myers’ service to this county and all law enforcement officers. CLERK OF COURTS UDPATE Mr. Stanford stated he has nothing. October 6, 2015 -2~ Minute Book 73, Page 225 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. George Omley, representing Forest Shores Subdivision, stated the Board will consider later in the meeting a recommendation for a public hearing to establish a MSBU for paving streets in The Pines and Triple Lakes Subdivisions. He said Forest Shores Subdivision submitted a petition for the same type action and they have been waiting 14 months for the item to be placed on the Board’s agenda. Mr. Omley stressed that all the paperwork has been completed and the fees paid for this process to begin. Mr. Boyles apologized for any confusion. Upon inquiry by Mr. Boyles, Mr. Omley stated Ann Halbert was the point of contact. Mr. Boyles stated Ms. Halbert and Public Works Director Jason Autrey will reach cut to Mr. Omley, assuring him the problem will be fixed. Crestview Mayor David Cadle stated he appreciates the efforts to bring the Crestview Courthouse up toc code. He expressed his concern about keeping as many services 1in North County as possible during the remediation process and remodel/construction. Mayor Cadle encouraged the Board to look at use of Warriors Hall for court proceedings. He also expressed the importance of maintaining historical accuracy as much as possible during the building phase. Mayor Cadle pointed out the City of Crestview will celebrate its centennial next year and again requested the fagade of the Courthouse blend into downtown Crestview as much as possible. Mr. Boyles noted the transition will be tough and they are working with the judiciary to maintain as many services in North County as possible. He stressed the Courthouse will remain in downtown Crestview. Mr. Graham Fountain, Crestview, also encouraged the commissioners as they move forward with the plans for the Courthouse to capture the historical appearance of the original 1918 Courthouse. Ms. Ann Spann, Chairman of the Crestview Historical Board, stated their organization recently voted to send a letter to the Board regarding the Crestview Courthouse project. She said many members reviewed the plans and request the architectural designers create a more historical rendering resembling the original Courthouse. Ms. Spann commented that we have failed to preserve our historical buildings. October 6, 2015 -3- Minute Book 73, Page 226 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissicners Mr. J. B. Whitten, 102 Crabapple Avenue, Crestview, stated he wants it to be clear that he is speaking for himself and not as a Crestview City Councilman. He said the plans for Crestview Courthouse renovations were dampened when the Legislature did not appropriate $5 Million for the ©project and wupon the discovery of mold in the facility. Mr. Whitten expressed his concerns about delaying the project until the Board has all the money needed in hand. He underscored the fact that Crestview is the County Seat and the largest city in the county. Mr. Whitten referenced the construction of new government buildings in South County. Mr. Boyles stated he has not heard a whisper of permanently relocated court operation to South County. He cautioned about listening to rumors and said nothing has been said in any official capacity. Mr. Boyles also noted the design team 1is sitting in the audience and has been listening to the request for the 1look of the Courthouse to resemble the original building. Mr. Cal Zethmeyer, WAAZ-FM, stated he sits on the Historical Preservation Board and distributed a photograph of the 1918 Courthouse. He emphasized the facade of the new construction should be similar to the columns in the photo. Mr. Zethmeyer also suggested a four-story building with old brick. Mrs. Ketchel thanked everyone who came out this morning. She agreed with the importance of maintaining an historical 1look. Mrs. Ketchel said this is an opportunity to leave a legacy. Mr. James Sanders, Bullock Boulevard in Niceville, stated he would like to comment on the grass cutting issue. Mr. Boyles advised him the discussion on excessive vegetation will be held during a workshop immediately following the regular meeting this morning. Mrs. Linda Parker, Crestview, voiced her support for the renovation of the Courthouse to be enhanced with large white columns like the original building. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Boyles pulled Item #16. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Goodwin, tc approve the Consent Agenda less Item #16. October 6, 2015 -4- Minute Book 73, Page 227 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 1. Airports: Romjue Advertising & Company Task Order No. 16 for media buying, marketing and advertising services; $250,000, as well as expenses incurred during the month of October 2015 prior to the Chairman’s signature 2. Alirports: Amendment No. 2 to Qwest Air Parts, Inc. lease for additional apron space at Bob Sikes Airport; Lease L10- 0360-AP 3. Airports: {a) Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 1 and signature resolution for rehabilitation of VPS fuel farm tanks RESOLUTION NO. 15-194 (b) Joint Participation Agreement and signature resolution for rehabilitating surface of employee parking lot and extend covered walkway at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport RESOLUTION NO. 15-195 (c) Joint Participation Agreement and signature resolution for constructing a maintenance building at Destin Executive Airport RESOLUTION NO. 15-196 (d) Joint Participation Agreement and signature resolution for replacing high mast lighting at Bob Sikes Airport RESOLUTION NO. 15-197 4, County Administration: Link to written checks and payments made: http://www.okaloosaclerk.com/index.php/transparency- portal/bcc-warrants 5. County Administration: Approval of FY 2015-16 second guarter calendar (January, February, and March 2016) 6. Finance: Budget amendments and transfers (a) Resclution amending FY 2015 Budget, General Fund (budget transfer from Debt Service Fund) RESOLUTION NO. 15-198 (BA #155) (b) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, General Fund Supervisor of Elections (Florida Department of State grant for health and human service voting access for individuals with disabilities) RESOLUTION NO. 15-199 (BA #156) (c) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, County Transportation Trust Fund (Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant for Gap Creek water quality improvements and construction of stormwater management facilities improvements for Overbrook & Tanglewood stormwater project) RESOLUTION NO. 15-200 (BA #157) October 6, 2015 -5- Minute Book 73, Page 228 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners (d) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, County Public Health Fund (miscellaneous revenue equipment received from State) RESOLUTION NO. 15-201 (BA #158) (e) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Okaloosa Debt Service Fund (state revenue sharing proceeds) RESOLUTION NO. 15-202 (BA #159) (f) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (Florida Department of Environmental Protection cooperative agreements grants) RESOLUTION NO. 15-203 (BA #160) (g) Budget Transfer: County Transportation Trust Fund, original budget reflected too much appropriation for Gap Creek water quality improvements and Overbrook & Tanglewood stormwater pond grants, BT-15-44 (h} Budget Transfer: General Fund, corrected allocations for Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative, BT-16- 01 (1) Budget Transfer: Water & Sewer FEnterprise Fund, Hailiseal Timber and Holland M. Ware Charitable Foundation land purchases, BT-16-02 7. BCC Records: August 11, 2015 Budget Workshop Minutes and bugust 18, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes 8. County Administration: hAuthorization for Chairman to sign letter of support to Florida legislative delegation for RESTORE bonding 9. County Administration: Resolution authorizing Surety Land Title of Florida to prepare quitclaim deed for successful bidder converting his Okaloosa Island leasehold conversion to fee simple title (Michael J. Bower and Diane E. Bower) RESOLUTION NO. 15-206 10. Growth Management: Final payment to Okalcosa Community Development Corporation on Contract C11-1900-GM;