Okaloosa County BOCC — February 17, 2015 — BCC Minutes Jan 6 2015 — reading text

January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting The regular Tuesday meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 6:00 p.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 J. D. Peacock, II, Clerk of Circuit Court; John Hofstad, County Administrator; Greg Stewart, County Attorney; Gary Stanford, Finance Director, Clerk’s Office; and members of the media. PRESENTATION TO 2014 CHAIRMAN CHARLES K. WINDES, JR. Mr. Boyles asked Mr. Windes to join him at the front of the room. Mr. Windes was recognized for his service as Chairman of the Board for the year 2014 and presented with a plaque. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER’'S UPDATE Mrs. Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer, displayed the new county logo which recognizes Okaloosa County’s 100™™ birthday. She also read a poem she had written. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE Mr. Hofstad stated this item does not require Board action. He detailed how savings realized 1in replacing tankless water heaters at the jail were used to replace all sally port doors. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S UPDATE Mr. Stewart had nothing at this time. COMMISSIONER'S MINUTE Mr. Harris spoke about the active shooter incident in Fort Bliss, Texas and asked everyone to keep those people in their prayers. Mr. Goodwin stated he is interested in exploring the possibility of changing the meeting schedule to all morning meetings. He felt this change would be more efficient. (The current schedule alternates between Crestview and Fort Walton with one morning meeting and one evening meeting each month.) January 6, 2015 -1- Minute Book 72, Page 89 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Hofstad stated there are pros and cons for both concepts: all morning meetings versus alternate morning/evening meetings. He noted that for decades the Board held only morning meetings but that was changed at some point. The reason for the change was to give citizens who could not attend morning meetings a chance to come in the evening. With regard to department heads and other staff, Mr. Hofstad said he could have them present for morning meetings and available to answer questions. He said the current schedule was approved by past Boards because they believed it was the best option for citizens. Mr. Harris commented that he likes the schedule as it 1is, adding that he understands the rationale about having staff available. However, he said citizens like to get home, grab something quick to eat, and then come to a meeting. Mr. Harris stated he is not of a mind to change the schedule at this time. Mr. Windes said the Board had this discussion in mid-2014. He stated the input he received was about six of one and half-dozen of the other about the schedule. Mr. Windes said he believes the current plan is a good one. Mrs. Ketchel stated she has no comment on this. Mr. Boyles said the schedule can be cumbersome but he finds it very American making meetings as available as possible. He stated this process allows people to air their grievances and he would like to keep the schedule as it is. Returning to Commissioner’'s comments, Mrs. Ketchel wished everyone a happy and prosperous New Year and said she has a good feeling about the coming year. Mr. Boyles thanked everyone who came out to the meeting, recognizing current and former elected officials in the audience. He announced the Governor has issued a proclamation declaring this week First Responder Week. Mr. Boyles advised that he has completed the liaison appointments and the list of appointments will be circulated through the Public Information Office. CLERK OF COURTS’' UPDATE Mr. Peacock stated that effective tomorrow he 1is re-designating the Internal Audit Department to Inspector General. That January 6, 2015 -2- Minute Book 72, Page 90 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners department will be chartered and Thave the appropriate accreditations. Mr. Peacock said he will request time on the next agenda to share his vision on this partnership with the Board. PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATING TO CURRENT AGENDA None. VISITOR - STEVE CZONSTKA, HERITAGE MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA Mr. Steve Czonstka stated he was recently elected as Chairman of the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. He pointed out the board members do not receive compensation and volunteer because they believe in history. He said the museum was formed in 1971 as a 5013C and it is located in the old Valparaiso Bank Building at 115 Westview Avenue. Mr. Czonstka stated he has three slides he would like to share with the Board regarding planned events for the county’s centennial. He displayed a logo and said he believes the Heritage Museum is wmore appropriate than other museums in the county for coordination of this event. Mr. Czonstka stated the mugeum requested a grant from the Florida Department of State to finance the celebration. He noted the grant funding must be approved by the Legislature. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mrs. Ketchel, to approve Items #1 through #21 on the Consent Agenda: 1. County Administration: Link to County Warrants: www.clerkofcourts.cc/beecfinance 2. Sheriff: Law Enforcement Trust Fund disbursement of $500 to Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida 3. Finance: Budget Resolutions and Transfer (a) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, General Fund (Division of Emergency Management Hazardous Materials Planning and Prevention Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 15-01 (BA #32) (b) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, General Fund (Enterprise Florida, Inc. grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 15-02 (BA #33) January 6, 2015 -3- Minute Book 72, Page 91 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners (c) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, General Fund {(Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 15-03 (BA #34) (d) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, General Fund (Florida Department of Economic Opportunity grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 15-04 (BA #35) (e) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Local Housing Authority Trust Special Revenue Fund (Florida Housing Finance Corporation grants carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 15-05 (BA #36) (f) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Road & Bridge Construction Fund (Enterprise Florida grant carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 15-06 (BA #37) (g) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (Enterprise Florida grants carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 15-07 (BA #38) (h) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund (U.S. DOT - FAA grants carried forward) RESOLUTION NO. 15-08 (BA #39) (1) Resolution amending FY 2015 Budget, Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund (Florida Department of Health EMS County Grant) RESOLUTION NO. 15-09 (BA #40) () Budget Transfer: Airport Enterprise Fund, U.S. DOT - FAA grants carried forward, BT-15-12 4., BCC Records: November 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes 5. County Administration: Meeting/Workshop Calendar for April, May and June 2015 6. County Administration: Proclamation designating January 16, 2015 as State Arbor Day in Florida 7. County Administration: Proclamation designating January 2015 as Military Purple Heart Month Growth Management: 2015 FTA Certifications and Assurances 9. Growth Management: Appointment of Elliot Kampert as Okaloosa County's representative to the Tri-County Community Council Board of Directors for 2015 10. Human Resources: Amendment to contract with Pacesetter Personnel Services and authorization to pay invoices from November 10, 2014 through January 6, 2015 using rates in subject amendment 11. Human Resources: Amendment to contract with Landrum Staffing Services o] January 6, 2015 -4 - Minute Book 72, Page 92 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissicners 12. Purchasing: Approval of quote from Edge Painting in the amount of $55,200 to sandblast, prime and paint the walkway canopies at Northwest Florida Regional Airport 13. Purchasing: Approval of contract with B & C Fire Safety for fire suppression-related services 14. Purchasing: Renewal of contract C1l1-1909-FLT with FleetCor Technologies 15. Purchasing: First Amendment to contract with Mansfield 0il Company 16. Purchasing: Lease with vVerizon for a 4-foot by 8-foot space within the 100-foot by 100-foot Verizon parcel on Caveman Road in Laurel Hill 17. Public Works: Extend Contract C01-1353-PW with SCS Engineers to complete Task Orders 44 and 45; completion date is February 28, 2015 18. Public Works: Public Event Permit Request from Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for 2015 Mardi Gras Parade on Okaloosa Island on January 17, 2015 19. Public Works: Public Event Permit Reguest from Destin Chamber of Commerce for 5 Bayou, Bay & Back 5K/10K Run/Walk and Half Marathon on January 24, 2015 20. Public Works: Advertise two Requests for Proposals (RFP) for engineering and designs services, as well as for construction engineering and inspection services for FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) projects 21. Water & Sewer: Renewal of contract C12-1935-WS with Fort Bend Services for specialized polymer FBS C1282 5 yeas. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CREATION OF NORTH OKALOOSA TRANSPORTATION TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AREA Mr. Stewart stated this public hearing is to consider adoption of an ordinance creating the North Okaloosa Transportation Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Area. He stated the public notice was advertised in the Northwest Florida Daily News. Mr. Jason Autrey, County Engineer, stated a copy of the affidavit for proof of publication for the legal notice for this hearing is included in the agenda packet. Mr. Autrey opened his presentation by giving background on the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) concept. He said the proposed ordinance will establish the TIF area and provide a source of funding to make improvements to P J Adams Parkway. Mr. Autrey January 6, 2015 -5- Minute Book 72, Page 93 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners stated the project corridor is consistent with the alignment in the adopted PD&E study for the P J Adams Parkway and Antioch Road corridor (approved September 3, 2013 by the Federal Highway Administration) . Mr. Autrey stated the dedicated tax wvalues could be used as leverage for bonding the project. The boundaries of the TIF would be properties north of the Eglin Reservation, excluding the Crestview CRA. Assuming a twenty-year life of the TIF, estimated revenues would be $20 Million. The magnitude of costs for this project is outlined as follows: (1) S.R. 85 to Interstate 10 -- $30 Million (2) Interstate 10 to U.S. 90 -- $60 Million (3) Interchange with Interstate 10 -- $25 Million Mr. Autrey stated funds collected for the project would be deposited into the North Okaloosa Transportation Trust Fund and used strictly for the P J Adams Parkway Project. Mr. Mike Chesser explained why he has championed this project. He stated he is board certified in real property in the State of Florida and board certified in Local Government Law, noting there are only one or two attorneys with this dual certification. (Mr. Chesser is with the Chesser Bar Law Firm.) Mr. Chesser told the Board that he does not believe this will cost them a dime and will not raise taxes. Continuing, Mr. Chesser stated he does not have a client involved in this venture but because he served on the Northwest Florida Planning Organization for ten years, he knows what the needs are. He said Dr. Rod Lewis from the HAAS Center was recruited to provide realistic numbers. Earlier Mr. Chesser referred to the traffic congestion on Highway 85 South coming into Crestview and pointed out the need for improvements to P J Adams Parkway to help relieve the traffic issues. He said two projects were considered for the TIF but P J Adams Parkway was the greater priority and he believes