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March 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners, Walton County, Florida held a Regular Meeting on

March 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Walton County Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

The following Board members were present: Commissioner Tony Anderson, Chairman;

Commissioner W.N. "Bill" Chapman, Vice-Chairman; Commissioner Danny Glidewell;

Commissioner Melanie Nipper; and Commissioner Trey Nick. Mr. Larry Jones, County

Administrator, and Attorney Sidney Noyes, County Attorney, were also present.

Vice-Chairman Commissioner Chapman announced Chairman Anderson would be late

due to a delay caused by a traffic accident.

Vice-Chairman Chapman recognized Walton County Solid Waste employees, Mr. Tim

Castiglione and Mr. Richie Price, for their heroic action in saving an individual' s life at the Walton

County Landfill.

Chairman Anderson arrived.

Mr. Castiglione and Mr. Price were presented with a plaque for their heroism.

Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Nipper, to approve the

following deletion from the agenda:

Deletion: Jay Woerner - request the County take over the maintenance of Pine Court

Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to approve the

agenda as revised. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye,

Anderson Aye.

There were no public comments on agenda items.

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There were no items removed from the consent agenda.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Nick, to approve the

Consent Agenda as follows. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick

Aye, Anderson Aye.

1. Approve Expenditure Approval List (EAL) excluding the Waste Management expenditures

Total WM Grand Total General Fund $1,439,582.89 County Transportation $ 695,118.28 SHIP $ 6,000.00 Fine & Forfeiture $3,869,464.70 Mosq. Control State $ 875.00 Section 8 Housing $ (1,122.90) Tourist Dev. Council $ 245,809.22 N.W. Mosquito Control $ 2,587.98 Recreation Plat Fee $ 13,800.00 Solid Waste Enterprise $ 757,831.53 $ 224,473.71 Bldg Dept./Enterp. Fund $ 1,394.22 Daughette Subdivision $ 2,625 .00 Leisure Lake MSBU $ 3,687.00 Debt Service Fund $ 678.50 Capital Projects Fund $ 4,800.00 Mossy Head Ind. Park $ 9,229.56 Tax Increment Funding $ 139,349.64 Payroll $

Totals $7,191,710.62 $ 224,473.71 $ 6,967,236.91

2. Approve Minutes of the March 12, 2019 Regular Meeting 3. Request approval to surplus a Sharp Copier (BCC 8176) from the Legal Department 4. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Records Disposition

Documents No. 2019-004 and 2019-005 5. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter authorizing Southern

Title Liens to process application for mechanic lien and title transfer 6. Request to approve the Full and 2CFR 200 Cost Allocation Plans for reimbursement of

central services costs for FY 2019 through FY 2021 7. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution (2019-15)

amending the FY2019 budget for unanticipated grant revenue in the 911 Fund in the amount of $415,294 for three grants received from the Florida E911 Board through the Winter 2019 State Grant Program

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8. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution (2019-14) amending the budget in the SHIP Fund in the amount of $350,000 and the General Fund in the amount of $7 ,000 for the Fiscal Year 2019 program funding

9. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution (2019-16) amending the budget in the SHIP Fund to roll forward revenues and expenditures for the SHIP Program from Fiscal Year 2018 into Fiscal Year 2019 in the amount of $4 25, 140 .18

10. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution (2019-17) amending the FY19 budget in the General Fund for unanticipated revenues in the amount of $574,057 from the administrative cost allocation, and in the Building Department Fund in the amount of $80,263 for unanticipated revenues from building permit fees

11. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution (2019-18) amending the FYl 9 budget in the Tourist Development Fund in the amount of $580,218.00 for unanticipated revenues from interest earnings and the collection of beach permit fees

12. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment #2 to Lease 4435 (TDC Beach Operations/OS Facility located on Old Blue Mountain Road)

13. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Second Option to Renew Contract No. 017-017 for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Supply Services with RETIF OIL & FUEL, L.L.C.

14. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Hurricane Michael Public Assistance Grant Contract #Z0844

15. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 019-001 Hotz Avenue Outfall with Gulf Coast Utility Contractors, LLC; increasing the contract price $22,24 7 .15 and increasing the contract time 45 calendar days

16. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 017-021 Walton County Sports Complex Construction with CW Roberts, Inc.

17. Request to approve the purchase of a Yaesu FT-991A HF/VHF/UHF Multi-Mode Transceiver in an amount not to exceed $1,400.00

18. Request to approve the purchase of a 10,000 lb. and a 14,000 lb. service lift for the County Shop in an amount not to exceed $11 ,761.00

19. Request to approve the purchase of a Mosquito Control truck for adulticing off the Florida Sheriff Association (FSA) contract in the amount of $25,633.00 using Local Funds rolled forward

20. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the 2019 E911 Rural County Grant Program application for maintenance of the 911 system

21. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the 2019 E911 Rural County Grant Program application for GIS Services from Datamark

22. Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the 2019 E911 Rural County Grant Program application for replacement of the HV AC system for the 911 equipment room

Commissioner Chapman announced his voting conflict regarding Waste Management

expenditures and submitted Form 8B: Memorandum of Voting Conflict to the clerk.

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Waste Management expenditures in the amount of $224,473.71. Ayes 4, Nays 0. Glidewell Aye,

Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye, Chapman Abstained. (Form SB: Chapman)

Motion by Commissioner Nick, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to approve the

Annual Seaside School Half Marathon & SK Run and Taste of the Race Event the weekend of

February 28th-March 1st, 2020. Additional information and applications will be submitted back

to the board for final approval of the race/event weekend. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye,

Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye. Ms. Teresa Horton, Seaside School, voiced

her appreciation to the Board for their support.

Mr. Bill Imfeld, Economic Development Alliance Director, requested approval to submit

the joint EDNCounty/City of DeFuniak Springs proposal to Triumph Gulf Coast, requesting $2

million in Triumph funds for U.S. Highway 331 water and sewer and use RESTORE Act funds as

a match. Triumph rejected funding for the proposed 26 mile water/sewer project along U.S.

Highway 331, but has indicated it would be more amenable to a phased approach.

Commissioner Glidewell met with Senator Gaetz and Dr. Rick Harper and discussed a

phased approach to the project. The submission is for 4 miles of water/sewer from 1-10 south. Mr.

lmf eld spoke about a classified contract and the need to provide water and sewer service. He

presented an executive summary. They are also working with other businesses they are trying to

bring into the area who will also need water and sewer. Mr. Imfeld stated he is asking for a $3

million Restore Act commitment from the Board.

Commissioner Glidewell thanked Mr. Imfeld and felt this is a good first step and applauded

Mr. Imfeld for his work on the project.


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Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Chapman, to approve the

submission of the joint EDA/County/City of DeFuniak Springs proposal to Triumph Gulf Coast,

requesting $2 million from Triumph and Restore Act Pot number 1 funds in the amount of $3

million from the Board.

Mr. Alan Osborne asked for the name of the defense contractor who wanted to put up a

building. Mr. Imfeld stated he has a confidentiality agreement with them and is unable to divulge

that information.


Motion by Commissioner Nick, second by Commissioner Nipper, to adopt and authorize

the Chairman to sign a resolution (2019-19) amending Affordable Housing Resolution 1993-20

and appoint committee members as recommended. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye,

Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Mr. Jones presented the Commission Board and Committee Assignments.


Commission Board and Committee Assignments list for discussion. Commissioner Nipper advised

of her conflicts as a pilot and her unavailability to serve on the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation

Planning Organization Board (OWTPO). Commissioner Glidewell agreed to serve in her place.

Commissioner Glidewell amended the motion, second by Commissioner Nipper, to

approve the list with the change that he will serve on the OWTOP in place of Commissioner

Nipper. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Mr. Jones requested to appoint volunteer committee members to the vacant Districts One,

Four and Five positions on the Library Advisory Board. Ms. Victoria Land George was added to

the list of volunteers.


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Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to nominate Ms.

Beth Brendinger to serve as the District 1 Library Advisory Board representative. Ayes 5, Nays 0.

Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Motion by Commissioner Nick, second by Commissioner Chapman, to nominate Ms.

Victoria George to serve as the District 4 Library Advisory Board representative. Ayes 5, Nays 0.


Chairman Anderson passed the Chair to Vice-Chairman Chapman.

Motion by Commissioner Anderson, second by Commissioner Nick, to nominate Ms. Liz

Dingledy to serve as the District 5 Library Advisory Board representative. Ayes 5, Nays 0.


Chairman Anderson resumed his position as Chair.

Motion by Commissioner Nipper, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to appoint Mr. Scott

Cranvel to the "Alternate" position on the Code Enforcement Board. 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye,

Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Nipper, to appoint Ms.

Edwina Bludworth to the "Citizen" position on Design Review Board. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman

Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Mr. Jason Cook, Tech Support Specialist, presented an update on potential Wi-Fi access

points throughout the county. The cost for the Red Bay Wi-Fi installation was under $1,500.00.

Ten additional Wi-Fi access points throughout the County would be under $15,000.00. This would

increase broadband access point locations available to residents until further broadband expansion

can take place. Mr. Cook presented an updated map depicting the locations.


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Mr. Cook explained existing and proposed site locations. He presented the Wi-Fi access

point location recommendations and stated some locations will be relocating. Equipment can be

purchased for current locations then labor costs will be incurred to move the equipment.

Commissioner Nick questioned the distance the Wi-Fi would extend. Mr. Cook stated it reaches

1,000 feet.

Commissioner Nipper asked about coverage at the library. Mr. Cook explained that 20%

of the bill is paid by the county and Mr. Dan Owens, Library Director, advised if Wi-Fi goes

outside of library property they would lose their e-rate library funding.

Commissioner Glidewell asked about Wi-Fi locations in south Walton. Mr. Cook

explained the locations and stated there would be no Wi-Fi at locations that close at night, such as

Public Works and Beach Maintenance because they close the gates. Commissioner Glidewell

asked about adding Wi-Fi near the jail or the 02 Commissioner's office.

Motion by Commissioner Nick, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to approve the

installation of Wi-Fi access at all of the recommended site locations and the jail.

Mr. Jones commented on discussions held at the State level and the Triumph Board on the

importance of Broadband. He will be discussing this issue further with staff and how to move

forward. Commissioner Glidewell also spoke with Senator Scott's office. He thanked Mr. Cook

for moving this project forward.


Attorney Noyes announced Commissioner Nick's conflict and stated he would not be

voting on the following issue. (Nick - Form SB)

Mr. Jones presented an update and requested direction on 3+/- Acre Bayfront Parcel (Evans

property) located on Highway 20 (Parcel# 21-lS-20-32000-016-0010). The seller states he cannot


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come below a sales price of $1.3 million to $1.6 million. An environmental study was performed

by county staff. Mr. Jones felt they have reached an impasse due to the price being too high.

Therefore, staffs recommendation was to not take any further action at this time.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to accept staff s

recommendation and not move forward with the purchase of the Bayfront property.

Mr. Alan Osborne asked who performed the environmental study and requested to see a

copy. He also questioned who the owner is and voiced concern regarding transparency.

Ayes 4, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Abstained, Anderson

Aye.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Nick, to approve to draft a

scope of services for an RFP to lease the DeFuniak Springs Country Club restaurant and bar. Ayes

5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye. The draft will

be presented back to the board before it being advertised.

Mr. Jones requested direction regarding the DeFuniak Springs Country Club liquor license.

Mr. Stan Sunday, Deputy County Administrator, stated the county has three options

regarding the liquor license. Option 1 would be to transfer the current license from the DeFuniak

Springs Country Club to Walton County BCC; Option 2 would be to allow that license to lapse

and the county apply for the license; and Option 3 would be to allow it to lapse and let the lessee

provide their own license.

Commissioner Glidewell questioned if the license could be included in the lease agreement

then allow a time period to obtain their own license. Mr. Sunday stated the county can apply to

keep the license and once a lease has been signed the county can give the lessee a right of

occupancy allowing them to operate under the license. Commissioner Chapman questioned the


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county's liability utilizing the right of occupancy. Attorney Noyes stated the county would not be

liable and whomever operates the bar will be required to have sufficient liability insurance.

Commissioner Anderson announced his conflict and stated he would not vote. (Anderson

-Form SB)

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to let the license

expire and whomever leases the bar and restaurant will be required to obtain their own liquor

license.

Mr. Osborne addressed the insurance issue and asked that citizens not be liable for the cost

of liability insurance.


Mr. Jones requested direction and/or permission for the Recreation Manager, Mr. Shane

Supple, to establish a reasonable fee schedule for use of the DeFuniak Springs Country Club and

Golf Course until such time the Board can adopt a regular fee schedule. Mr. Jones stated it might

be in best interest to continue as they are and move forward with revisions in time. Commissioner

Anderson felt they should continue as they are.

Mr. Supple's recommendation was not to worry about the $95 membership fee and use a

daily green fee of $17 with a golf cart or $8 to walk the course. He will have a membership

application ready at the next meeting.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Chapman for discussion, to

use a daily fee and discontinue the monthly fee until a fee schedule is adopted.

Commissioner Chapman questioned if Mr. Supple's recommendation is to lease the bar

and restaurant section only, not the large room. Mr. Supple voiced reservations with allowing the

large room to be leased as part of the bar and restaurant. He felt the county could lease that portion


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out themselves. Commissioner Chapman voiced concern with the front portion of the building

being leased with the bar and restaurant and the lessee then renting it out. An option would be for

Mr. Supple to include a maximum amount that could be charged. Attorney Noyes stated that can

be addressed in the RFP. Further discussion was held regarding fees for use of the rooms and it

was agreed upon to allow Mr. Supple to set reasonable fees. Mr. Glidewell felt $50 per day was

sufficient. Until a fee schedule is created Mr. Supple will utilize the county's current fee schedule

for other facilities.

Commissioner Glidewell amended the motion, second by Commissioner Chapman, to

discontinue the monthly green fee and use the current daily fee schedule of $17/$8 to walk the

course until a new fee schedule is adopted; and include a reasonable room rental fee as currently

set by board policy for other facilities.

Attorney Noyes announced Commissioner Anderson's conflict for Agenda items #31, 32,

33, and 47 and submitted Form SB.

Commissioner Nipper questioned who was responsible for cleaning. Mr. Supple stated the

custodial crew. Staff is also available for weekend events. Discussion was held regarding the $75

rental fee and a reimbursement of $25 if the facility is cleaned by the person who rents it.


Mr. Jones requested permission to give staff direction to consolidate the Use of County

Parks and Recreational Policies, Ordinances and Fee Resolutions and bring back a comprehensive

draft to the Board for consideration at a later date.

Commissioner Glidewell felt the fee schedule should be reasonable so fees are not

continuously being waived. The commissioners also agreed on setting a seasonal fee for leagues

in lieu of a daily cost.


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Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Nipper, to approve to

consolidate the Use of County Parks and Recreational Policies, Ordinances and Fee Resolutions

and bring back a comprehensive draft to the Board for consideration at a later date. Ayes 5, Nays

0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to approve to re-

advertise an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the elevation of three residential structures with cost of the

elevation project to be paid for under the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant. The properties are

located at: 409 Lakeview Dr., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32549; 60 Childers Lane, Santa Rosa Beach,

FL 32439; and 1811 River Road, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye,


Mr. Jones requested to approve the scope of services and to advertise for Request for

Qualifications (RFQ) for Emergency Management Consulting Services. This was a two year

contract with two one year options that is expiring. The qualified consultant shall be responsible

for assisting the county in Emergency Planning, Disaster Recovery and Hazard Mitigation

activities that are inclusive of but not limited to managing and monitoring flooding mitigation

efforts, preparing Project Worksheets and Detailed Damage Inspection Reports, debris monitoring,

preparing Unified Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications, updating the Hazard

Mitigation and other Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans, assisting with management

of acquisition projects, monitoring construction projects, preparing and reviewing design

documents, consulting with agencies to assure compliance with the Federal Programs as well as

other applicable response, planning, recovery, and mitigation activities.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to approve the

scope of services and to advertise for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Emergency


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Management Consulting Services. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye,

Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Commissioner Glidewell stepped out.

Mr. Jones requested to approve the Personally Identifiable Information Policy. As a part of

the requirements of Federal OMB Supercircular and the Treasury review of policies for RESTORE

Act funding, the County is required to have a policy for safeguarding Personally Identifiable

Information. This document has been sent to Treasury to ensure it meets their requirements.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Nipper, to approve the

Personally Identifiable Information Policy. Ayes 4, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye,

Anderson Aye, Glidewell absent.

Commissioner Glidewell returned.

Mr. Jones requested to approve the Grants Administration Handbook. Policies and

procedures related to federal grant funds are required by the Federal OMB Supercircular. County

staff has developed a draft handbook and submitted this to Treasury for review and approval

related to RESTORE act funding. The Treasury returned a letter of approval. Staff is requesting

approval of the Grants Administration Handbook for County use.

Motion by Commissioner Nick, second by Commissioner Nipper, to approve the Grants

Administration Handbook. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye,

Anderson Aye.

Mr. Brian Kellenberger, Director of Beach Operations, requested to approve the 2019

Beach Vendor Zones. Due to recent beach related Municipal Code revisions there are significant

changes in vending areas mainly in Seagrove Beach.


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After lengthy discussion regarding vendor zones, the commissioners agreed to hold further

discussion in south Walton. Current vendor zones will be retained until further discussion.

Commissioner Chapman stated 18 new vendor zones are too many and recommended Mr.

Kellenberger review the zones and consider not having one at every beach access. Mr.

Kellenberger stated that many times vendors are on private property.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Nipper, to table the vendor

zone discussion to April 9th.

Motion amended by Commissioner Glidewell, second amended by Commissioner Nipper,

to continue the vender zone to April 9th in south Wal ton.

Mr. Osborne spoke about the lack of Code Enforcement and felt Code Enforcement should

answer to the board.

Mr. Dave Meadows, beach vendor, stated Code Enforcement is doing their job. He felt it

is a misconception of the public not understanding what is public versus private. He felt additional

vendor zones would help alleviate some of the problems.

Ms. Nora Murphy spoke about the property she represents, Beachside Condominiums, and

the number of vendors using their 10 foot easement. She spoke about ghost set-ups and vendors

using their parking lot to unload chairs and block the easement.


The board recessed briefly at 10: 19 a.m. and reconvened at 10:28 a.m.

Mr. Kellenberger requested approval to advertise an ITB for a contract for right of way

maintenance for portions of the median/ROW along S.R. 83 (U.S. Highway 331). The landscaping

project was funded by the State of Florida with the agreement that the county would maintain it

after the 2-year maintenance period per Resolution 2016-37. This improvement project is broken


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down into two segments, with the first segment's maintenance period (US 98 to Chat Holley) ends

on August 18, 19 and the second segment's maintenance period ends on December 19, 2019. A 3rct

alternate was funded by Public Works.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Chapman, to approve to

advertise an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a ROW/Median Maintenance. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman

Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Mr. Kellenberger requested approval to reject sole bid for ITB 019-016 Nightcap

Neighborhood Beach Access and re-advertise due to amount and lack of competitive bids. The

project will be re-bid after summer season.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Nipper, to approve to reject

the sole bid received for ITB 019-016 Nightcap Neighborhood Beach Access and re-advertise.


Mr. Jay Tusa, TDC Director, presented an update and requested direction on Dune Allen

properties (parcel numbers:04-3S-20-34020-00E-0010 & 04-3S-20-34020-00E-0020). Appraisals

came back close to the owners asking amount. The owner of the property is offering owner

financing which allow the TDC to retain money for future purchases. Currently $4.8 million

remains in the budget for property purchases. Options would be either a 50/50 or 60/40 owner

financing. The owner is requesting abandonment of Woodward Road adjacent to Stinky's

Restaurant. There will be enough room for approximately 25-30 parking spaces on the lot. There

would also be a realignment of the road on the north side of the lot if the abandonment is approved.

TDT funds can be used for the majority of the project. Mr. Tusa received two letters from owners

who are opposed to the project.


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Mr. Chance Powell, Public Works Engineer, discussed the public easement that crosses

Stinky's Fish Camp easement and how to change that. He also spoke about the proposed road

project, where to create a new easement, and county maintenance of the new easement.

Mr. Tusa stated more parking was needed and recommend moving forward with 50/50

owner financing leaving a balance of $3.8 million. Mr. Tusa will work with legal to draft the

contract and abandonment documents.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to owner

finance the property at 60/40.

Additional discussion occurred regarding the additional 20-25 parking spaces creating a

total of 50 near that location. State permitting will not be an issue at this site reducing the time to

complete the parking. Mr. Tusa stated the project should be complete and ready for next season.

Ms. Lisa Boushy commented on the need to better list property locations/descriptions on

the agenda. She also voiced concern relating to safety for crossing C.R. 30A. Ms. Boushy also felt

the new parking lot could turn into parking for Stinky's Restaurant. She encouraged the board to

hold a public hearing on the issue.

Mr. Jim Crawford voiced concern with losing easements into their neighborhood. They

currently have one ingress/egress. There is potential for 640 homes coming out of one road. He

also said there is not enough road width for fire trucks. Mr. Powell stated the roadway is 24 feet in

width.

Mr. Osborne spoke about the need for the county to post signage on the property prior to

purchasing the property and potential development to inform residents. He also suggested signage

be put up so people will not leave their vehicles overnight.


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Ms. Margaret Crawford has owned government lot 6 in back of 80 acres since 1981. She

spoke about concerns with ingress/egress and a neighbor who put up a gate across one of the

accesses. She felt this hearing should have been held in south Walton.

Ms. Nora Murphy also voiced concern with the parking being used by Stinky's Restaurant.

Ayes 4, Nays 1. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Nay, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Mr. Tusa presented an update and requested direction and approval to advertise Request

for Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study for a Sports Center and Performing Arts Venue in South

Walton (Golf Gardens property). The performing arts venue would be an outdoor facility. Mr.

Tusa spoke about the timeline and the need to tentatively approve to move forward if the board is

interested due to time constraints.

Commissioner Glidewell does not want to lose the opportunity to purchase the Miramar

Beach property. Mr. Tusa spoke with the General Manager of Regional Utilities who said their

properties are not an option at the current time.

Commissioner Chapman stated the developer should contact Mr. Tusa within a couple days

and he needs direction, but cannot wait four months for this process. Mr. Tusa stated it could still

be a month before receiving the appraisals.

Attorney Noyes suggested proceeding with advertising the RFP which can be cancelled at

a later date if they need to. Mr. Tusa stated that would give him time.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Nick, to advertise for

Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study for a Sports Center and Performing Arts Venue in south

Walton providing an option to cancel it if needed.

Mr. Jim Bagby stated this property went under contract five days ago. He spoke about the

fluctuating listing prices and the time it has remained on the market. Upon the county showing

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interest, they raised the price. The property is now under contract for $10 million. He asked the

county not to advertise the RFP and stated this is gouging.

Commissioner Chapman stated if the price increased from $4 million to $10 million he is

not interested.

Commissioner Glidewell was in favor of moving forward with the RFP and cancelling it if

needed. However, he was not in favor of paying $10 million. Mr. Tusa stated he is getting

appraisals now.

Commissioner Nipper questioned how much it would cost for the feasibility study. Mr.

Tusa stated approximately $40-60,000. Attorney Noyes advised the RFP has to be advertised for

three weeks. Mr. Tusa said we can always walk away.

Commissioner Chapman called the question. Ayes 2, Nays 3. Chapman Nay, Glidewell

Aye, Nipper Nay, Nick Aye, Anderson Nay. Motion failed.

Chairman Anderson directed Mr. Tusa to bring the appraisals to the board when received.

Mr. Tusa announced the TDC won the Shining Example Award for Tourism Office of the

Year for the Southeast Tourism Society.

Mr. Tusa also asked for any updates or corrections on the beach access maps. The board

directed him to meet with each commissioner.

Chairman Anderson voiced condolences on behalf of the board to Attorney Noyes on the

loss of her Grandfather.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Chapman, to call to order

the advertised Public Hearing for an Amendment to the Parks and Recreation Ordinance. Ayes 5,

Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

There were no public comments.


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Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Chapman, to amend the

Parks and Recreation Ordinance to allow possession, consumption, and the sale of alcoholic

beverages at the DeFuniak Springs Country Club. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye,


Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Nipper, to close the Public

Hearing. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to open the

advertise Public Hearing to consider the Building Department Permit Information/Lien Search Fee

Ordinance. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

The Building Department has requested consideration of a permit information/lien search

fee in the amount of $75 to offset the cost of staff time to provide open/expired building permit

lien searches. The searches are primarily requested by companies in preparation for real estate

closings.

Mr. Billy Bearden, Building Department Official, spoke about the increased number of

searches his department is performing and the amount of time it takes. He said the searches are

requested mainly from companies who get paid to perform the search. Individuals inquiring about

their permits will not be charged. Mr. Bearden stated for the month of March they have already

performed 320 searches.

Discussion was held regarding the Senate Bill requiring the disbursement of excess funds

or either provide additional services. Mr. Bearden stated that Bill does not apply to this function

because it is not part of Building Code Enforcement. These funds come from companies hired to

perform lien searches. Mr. Bearden will create a plan for how to deal with fees.


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Commissioner Nipper asked for assurance this fee will not infringe on a citizens. Mr.

Bearden stated it would not.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Nipper, to adopt an

ordinance (2019-08) approving the $75.00 Permit Information/Lien Search Fee. Ayes 5, Nays 0.


Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Nipper, to close the Public

Hearing. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Attorney Noyes announced Commissioner Anderson' s conflict regarding the country club

and submitted Form SB.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Nick, to approve the

Chairman to sign the closing documents for the purchase of the DeFuniak Springs Country Club

as requested by Attorney Noyes. Ayes 4, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick

Aye, Anderson Abstained.

Attorney Noyes requested to reject all bids for RFQ 018-051 Outside Legal Counsel for

Opioid Litigation, and requested for direction. The board authorized staff to advertise an RFQ for

outside legal counsel to represent Walton County in possible litigation against opioid

manufacturers for damages caused to Walton County by the opioid epidemic. The RFQ was

advertised twice (it was re-advertised in October 2018 due to a complaint that the original

submitters were not interviewed prior to selection by the committee). A total of four groups oflaw

firms responded to both RFQ's. It came to her office's attention that the two highest ranked groups

of law firms in the last round of submissions had potential conflicts in relation to Customary Use

litigation in representing Walton County. Attorney Noyes requests that the Board reject all bids

and provide direction on moving forward. She stated competitive bidding was not required, but


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she did to avoid conflict of interest. She offered to work with the firms and bring back a retainer

agreement at the next meeting.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Chapman, to reject all bids

and direct Attorney Noyes to work with those firms submitting bids and bring back a retainer

agreement at the next meeting.

Attorney Jeremiah Mosley addressed the conflicts and assured the commissioners they

would resolve the conflicts by working with other team members.

Attorney Clay Adkinson, partner of Beasley Allen, addressed the commissioners and stated

his firm has never represented any clients adverse to the county in customary use; they represent

TDC. He further clarified that no member of Beasley Allen represents anyone in customary use

and Mr. Allen was not listed on the RFQ as part of the legal team for the Opioid representation.


Attorney Noyes requested to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign addendum #1 to

the 2018-2019 Agreement between Walton County and Walton County Citizens Advisory Council

on Aging, Inc. She requested clarification if the money was coming strictly from District 1.

Commissioner Anderson agreed to share the costs by paying half.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Nipper, to approve and

authorize the Chairman to sign addendum #1 to the 2018-2019 Agreement between Walton County

and Walton County Citizens Advisory Council on Aging, Inc. to include the funds will be paid

50/50 from District 1 and District 5 Recreational Plat Fees. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye,


Commissioner Chapman did not present any items for discussion.


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Commissioner Glidewell addressed the Liberty Community Center. The community center

is a county building and falls under Facility Use Ordinance. He presented a request from the

Liberty Senior Club to use the center free of charge on a daily basis from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Monday through Thursdays and 8 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. This is an opportunity for the

county to see the facility used during the week.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Chapman for discussion, to

allow the Liberty Seniors to use the Liberty Community Center free of charge on a daily basis

from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursdays and 8 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Fridays.

In the event someone wants to rent the facility, Mr. Supple with notify Ms. Ward.


Commissioner Nipper asked Mr. Jones for an update on Dr. Harper's report. Mr. Jones

said staff met with Dr. Harper and discussed his recommendations. Staff requested Dr. Harper

review their concepts they had begun implementing. A list of priorities was submitted to Dr.

Harper from his recommendations. They are awaiting Dr. Harper's response and anticipates having

a report on the actions and findings at the next board meeting. Mr. Powell will be prepared to

present information at the next meeting as long as Dr. Harper gets the report back. Staff is

continuing to communicate and provide additional information to Dr. Harper.

Commissioner Nick announced the Community Clean-up Week in Choctaw Beach and

encouraged citizens to participate. Dumpsters will be available April 2nd to April gth.

Chairman Anderson did not present any items for discussion.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Nick, to approve the 3rd

Annual Egg Drop Palooza on April 13th at Driftwood Estates Park as requested by Mr. Jacob


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Scheler, Hope on the Beach. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick

Aye, Anderson Aye.

The commissioners recessed at 11:37 a.m. and reconvened at 11:46 a.m.

Ms. Coy Bowman presented handouts of wetlands and spoke about increased construction.

Ms. Suzanne Harris suggested the board work with a real estate agent to advise them on

properties. She spoke about the property previously purchased by Mr. Jay Odom and the possibility

of constructing the amphitheater at that location.

The Quasi-judicial Hearing was called to order and Attorney Noyes administered the oath

to those intending to speak. There were no objections to the advertisements. Attorney Noyes

instructed the commissioners to submit any Ex-parte to the clerk.

Chairman Anderson called the Land Use Hearing to order.

Mr. Mac Carpenter, Planning and Development Director, presented Stillwater at

WaterSound Phase 2 Plat and requested to continue the project to April 23rd in DeFuniak Springs.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to continue

Stillwater at WaterSound Phase 2 Plat to April 23rd. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell

Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Mr. Carpenter presented Santa Rosa Beach COE and requested a second extension of (6)

six months. The project is a major development order submitted by Verizon Wireless on behalf of

Serra Holdings, LLC.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to grant a second

(6) six month extension to Santa Rosa Beach COE. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye,



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Mr. Carpenter presented a request for a one (1) year extension to Draper Lake COW, a

major development order submitted by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T Baker

Donelson on behalf of Serra Holdings, LLC.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Nick, to grant a (1) one year

extension to Draper Lake COW. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick

Aye, Anderson Aye.

Mr. Carpenter presented Southeast Storage Final Order, a Major Development Order

Application, as presented by Construction Design Management, Inc. on behalf of Zack and Luke

Williams, requesting approval to develop a 3 story 48,371 square foot building to include 355 self-

storage units on 4.01 +/- acres with a future land use of Coastal Center Mixed Use. The parcel ID

is 29-2S-21-42000-006-00AO.

Staff found the project to be consistent with the Walton County Comprehensive Plan and

Land Development Code contingent upon conditions being met as stated in the Staff Report. The

Staff Report was entered into the record. (Staff Report-1)

Ms. Tonya Nation, Agent/Engineer, gave an overview of the project. Commissioner

Chapman questioned if there is already a building on site. Ms. Nation stated there are currently

three (3) and the new portion of the project is one (1) additional 3-story building. The storm water

will be filtered to two ponds on the north side of project then outfalls into an existing DOT drainage

ditch. Commissioner Glidewell asked if DOT permission had been granted. Ms. Nation stated it

has been permitted by DOT.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to approve

Southeast Storage Final Order based on staff recommendations.

Ms. Coy Bowman spoke in opposition to the project.


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Mr. Carpenter presented Greenway Station Technical Review, a Major Development Order

Application, submitted by Emerald Coast Associates, Inc., requesting Final Order approval to

develop 35 condominiums, 36,302 square feet of commercial, a 50 unit lodge and a 800 square

foot trailhead building on +/- 4.69 acres with a future land use and zoning category of Village

Mixed Use and Neighborhood Infill. The project is located 0.35 miles east of the Eastern Lake

Road and C.R. 30A intersection.

Staff found the project to be consistent with the Wal ton County Comprehensive Plan and


Staff Report was entered into the record. (Staff Report-1) (Ex Parte-Nipper, Chapman)

Mr. Steve Hall, applicant, spoke about the conceptual approval hearing and stated today

would be to decide on the technical aspects. Mr. Hall gave an overview of the site plan and project

and also introduced other members of the team. The lodge is the focus of the project.

Commissioner Nipper questioned a letter submitted into the file and if this was on public

lands. Mr. Hall stated it was not on public lands, explained the agreement with the Department of

Forestry is for a parking lot, and showed where the trail head and parking were designed to be

located.

Commissioner Nipper commented on the county's efforts to address pedestrian facilities,

storm head conveyance, and treatment facilities and asked about any possible conflicts with the

project and right of way. Mr. Dean Burgis, Emerald Coast Associates, explained the reason for

separating the review from the project was to recognize Public Works may have revisions or

alterations as the multi-modal aspects of C.R. 30A develop. They did not want their project to be


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tied with those revisions and having to go back to the board for review. Their revision will go back

through the Planning Department.

Commissioner Chapman questioned the storm water retention. Mr. Burgis stated there is a

pop-off that goes west into the State Forest then to the north and eventually to the head waters of

Eastern Lake. All of it is open retention.

Mr. Fred Tricker, South Walton Community Council, reiterated their support of the project.

Ms. Coy Bowman spoke in opposition to the project.

Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to approve

Greenway Station Technical Review with staff conditions. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Chapman Aye,


Mr. Carpenter presented Miramar Beach Hotel, a Major Development Order application

submitted by ECM, Inc., requesting the approval to develop a 71 unit hotel and associated

infrastructure on+/- 1.60 acres with a future land use of Coastal Center and a zoning category of

Coastal Center. The project is located on the north side of U.S. Highway 98, west of Forest Shore

Drive and east of North Holiday Road.

Staff found the project to be consistent with the Walton County Comprehensive Plan and


Staff Report was entered into the record. (Staff Report-1; Ex parte-Nipper, Anderson,

Chapman)

Mr. Daryl Barnhill, Developer, spoke about the proposed hotel. He gave an overview of

the storm water discharge onto DOT right-of-way; access concerns, and neighborhood concerns

regarding privacy. They received approval form DOT for storm water.


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Mr. Anthony Vallee addressed concerns with the view from the windows on the north side.

They are using a window film to reduce the views.

Commissioner Nipper questioned the landscape buffer. Mr. Vallee explained the wetland

buffer that separates the properties, but they did not add any additional buffering because of the

distance.

Mr. Donald Swandby stated his residence is immediately north of the project and opposes

the project due to the height impact to his neighborhood. He requested the project be required to

increase the fence height to 7 foot and be opaque, increase the buffer, and to provide window

treatments to prevent their guests from seeing out into the residential area to the north.

Mr. Vallee addressed the window treatments stating they would not be effective in limiting

visibility. Mr. Barnhill stated the fencing will be slats or iron and increasing the height would not

help. The wetland buffer cannot be disturbed. And there are no windows in the rooms on the north

end of the project.

Motion by Commissioner Glidewell, second by Commissioner Chapman, to approve

Miramar Beach Hotel with conditions as listed in the Staff Report. Ayes 4, Nays 1. Chapman Aye,

Glidewell Aye, Nipper Nay, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

Mr. Carpenter presented Alys Beach Phase 2A, Lots Qll-Q13 Replat, a Minor Plat

Application submitted by Innerlight Engineering Corporation requesting approval to replat three

(3) existing lots into two (2) lots in Block Q on+/- 0.14 acres with a future land use and zoning

category of Traditional Neighborhood Development. The property is located on the west side of

Caliza Lane. Staff found the project to be consistent with the Walton County Comprehensive Plan

and Land Development Code contingent upon conditions being met as stated in the Staff Report.

The Staff Report was entered into the record. (Staff Report-1)


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Motion by Commissioner Chapman, second by Commissioner Glidewell, to approve Alys

Beach Phase 2A, Lots Ql 1-Q13 Replat with conditions as stated in the Staff Report. Ayes 5, Nays

0. Chapman Aye, Glidewell Aye, Nipper Aye, Nick Aye, Anderson Aye.

There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 12:37 p.m.

~ Approved:

Attest: --~ ---'----,,0------------------7 Alex Alford,ClerkofCcmrts and County Comptroller


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