Okaloosa
County Board of County Commissioners - MEETING SUMMARY
Board of County Commissioners
November 2, 1999
1. Mr. Sansom presented the "Do the Right
Thing" award to Melissa Herrin for quickly performing the
Heimlich maneuver on her grandfather, and to her friend Alex
Mann for her help in notifying emergency personnel. Mr. Glover
commended the fire department, Sheriff's deputies and
emergency medical services for the tremendous jobs they do.
2. Awards were presented to nine volunteers
with the Emerald Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross
because of their assistance during the recent disaster in New
Jersey and North Carolina.
a. James Grimmer, Fort Walton Beach
b. Gerry Roebuck, Shalimar
c. Ruth Hall, DeFuniak Springs
d. Sara Jordan, Fort Walton Beach
e. Charles Donnell, Shalimar
f. Zoe Maze, Crestview
g. Robert Ferries, Fort Walton Beach
h. James Welton, Crestview
i. Sally Armstrong, Shalimar
3. Mr. Gordon R. Jernigan, Executive Director,
Escambia County Housing Finance Authority requested a public
hearing be scheduled to consider authorizing the issuance of
Escambia County Housing Authority Single Family Mortgage
Revenue Bonds, Series 2000. These bonds will provide mortgage
money for single family home purchases to qualified, lower to
moderate income, first-time home buyers. Mr. Jernigan
introduced his Assistant C. J. Pipkins who would be present at
the Public Hearing. Board approved the Authority to advertise
the Public Hearing for December 7, 1999 at 8:50 a.m., in
Crestview. 5 ayes
4. Bill Koch, Okaloosa County Republican
Executive Committee, introduced Steve Czonstka who presented a
resolution urging the Okaloosa County Board of County
Commissioners hold a county wide referendum on whether or not
to allow the construction of a convention center/conference
center on land located on Okaloosa Island and owned by
Okaloosa County. Czonstka indicated mis-information,
confusion, etc., as reasons for request. He also presented
results of a straw poll taken at the Okaloosa Fair with item
#6: "Should Okaloosa County government pay for design,
construction and operation of a Conference Center?". Much
discussion followed. Mr. Sansom stated he favors a referendum
on the issue of the convention/conference center because the
residents want a voice.
5. Eugene Powell, requested maintenance for
Kirvin Road. He stated the County owned the road, but it is
not maintained. Discussion followed about how roads can be
accepted by deed, but not accepted for maintenance, some roads
being grand fathered into maintenance, etc. Board asked Ms.
Slaterpryce to research this matter and it will be discussed
at the December 7 meeting after documentation has been
reviewed.
6. Approved minutes of October 5, 1999
Regular Meeting and October 12, 1999 Workshop on Water and
Sewer Issues. 5 ayes
7. Approved Resolutions and Proclamations as
follow: 5 ayes.
a. Amending FY 2000 Solid Waste Fund
Budget to reflect appropriations for funding from the DEP
for hazardous waste cooperative collection center grants
b. Amending FY 2000 General Fund Budget to
reflect appropriations from Okaloosa Island Pier/Restaurant
lease
c. Supporting City of Crestview's proposal
to site a Veterans' Affairs Nursing Home within the City of
Crestview
d. Designating Ray Sansom Okaloosa
County's representative to the Circuit Conflict Committee,
First Judicial Circuit
e. Designating November 1999
"National Hospice Month" in Okaloosa County
f. Designating November 19, 1999
"Geographic Information System (GIS) Day" in
Okaloosa County
g. Amending FY 2000 Fine and Forfeiture
Fund Budget to reflect appropriations for funding
transferred in from the Court Facilities Trust Fund
8. Approved following items from Planning
& Inspection Department: 5 ayes
a. Final plat for Magnolia Point at Bluewater
Bay (SD-98-005), a proposed 30 lot residential S/D, as
submitted by Gustin, Cothern & Tucker, Inc., for EMCA
Forest Investors, Ltd. Property is part of the Bluewater Bay
Master Plan, designated as M/87 dwelling units, contains
12.32 acres and general location is Magnolia Plantation in
Niceville.
b. Appointments to the following Boards as
provided by Ordinances 99-19 and 99-20: Plumbing Board:
James Hunter, Jerry Schauer, Peter Wolniewicz; Mechanical
Board: Ray Buck, James Hunter, Marsha Plinske; Electrical
Board: Patricia Cox, Jerry Schauer, Peter Wolniewicz;
Construction Board: Roy Buck, Patricia Cox, Marsha Plinske.
Yvonne Body was identified as an alternate.
c. Advertising for public hearing on
November 17, 1999 to review and receive comments on an
application for Emergency Management Preparedness Assistance
grant funds which would be used to develop and distribute an
educational brochure on hurricane preparedness and damage
mitigation.
9. Following items from Public Works Department
were approved. 5 ayes
a. Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement for
light at intersection of SR 293 and Commons Drive
b. Removal of one stipulation from
Resolution 99-71 concerning vacation of right of way on
Fifth and Sixth Avenue, along with alley in Block 46,
townsite of Port Dixie (stip #1 re subdividing).
c. Vacation of 60 ft platted ROW located
in Oakdale Miniature Farms S/D, Crestview, requested by
James K. Boone and Billy L. Gilliam. All stipulations remain
in force.
10. Following Purchasing and Water and Sewer
items were approved. 5 ayes
a. Awarded bid to Coastal Materials,
Valparaiso, for purchase of 682 tons of limestone base
material for the Agriculture Building parking lot in
Crestview (Project 98-781) for$11,253; they being low quoter
meeting specifications.
b. Awarded bid to Ferguson Underground,
Inc., for 26,500 ft of PVC pipe for Mid-County Water Line
North Loop Extension for $277,985; they being low quoter
meeting specifications
c. Awarded bid to Consolidated Pipe for
1,020 ft of PVC water pipe for reclaimed water to Swift
Creek S/D, NVOC Regional Sewer Board, for $22,444.40; they
being low quoter meeting specifications.
d. Awarded bid to Ferguson Enterprises,
Inc., for $34,974 for 122 lf of 16" ductile iron pipe
to relocate existing mains at property located at the south
end of Cinco Bridge; they being low quoter meeting
specifications and delivery time required.
11. Approved petitioners' request to install
irrigation system at park in Poquito Bayou. 5 ayes
12. Approved trade-in of Savin 9350 copier
on the purchase of new copier for Emergency Services. 5 ayes
13. Approved contracting with Okaloosa
Coordinated Transportation for EMS to provide non-medical
stretcher transports which will provide reimbursement and
reduce bad debt. 5 ayes
14. Approved selection committee's
recommendation of Dr. Karen Chapman as Director, Okaloosa
County Health Department and appointed her to the local Health
Council. 5 ayes
15. Following New Business was approved. 5
ayes
a. Budget Transfer: Court Facilities Trust
Fund
b. Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk, November 6,
1999, 7-9 a.m, in Fort Walton as sponsored by Playground
Area YMCA
c. Roadblock Fundraiser, sponsored by
American Cancer Society, November 27, 1999, 10 a.m to 4 p.m
at Mary Esther Cutoff/Beal Parkway intersection.
16. Mr. Sansom questioned the cost of fishing
from the pier and asked about an update on the lease to ensure
fishing costs do not escalate. Board agreed this needed to be
addressed and Mr. Holley indicated the lessee plans to
approach the Board concerning approval for a mortgage for a
loan at the next meeting.
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