The Board of County Commissioners, Walton County, Florida, held a. regular Workshop on Monday, November 27, 1995, at 8:30 A.M.

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1 WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 27, 1995 of County Commissioners, Walton County, Florida, held a regular Workshop on Monday, November 27, 1995, at 8:30 A.M., in the Commission Boardroom of the Walton County Courthouse. The following Board members were present: Chairman Gordon Porter, Vice-Chairman Sam Pridgen, Commissioner Johnnie Moore, Commissioner Charles C. Harris, and Commissioner Rosier E. Cuchens, Jr. 's Administrative Supervisor, Ronnie E. Bell, was also present. Chairman Porter called the meeting to order. Charles McMillian, Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor, advised the Board of the lowest quote received for the addition to the County Shop building in the amount of approximately $39, from Jerry Toler. Mr. McMillian stated that two big doors will cost approximately $1800 each. agreed to proceed with allowing Jerry Toler to construct the addition to the shop building and purchase the two doors. placed on the consent Mike Barker, Public Safety Director, presented a lease agreement with Mobilemedia Communications, Inc. to allow them to locate a pager repeater in exchange for supplying the county with pagers. agreed to place this item on the consent agreed to place Rhonda Merritt, 911 dispatcher, and Christine Bell, Public Safety Secretary, on full-time employment status. This item agreed to apply for reimbursement of funds for emergency evacuations from Med Transport Services, Inc. as called for by the Department of Public Safety during Hurricane Opal. placed on the consent Mr. Barker stated that he received information regarding the guidelines for beach restoration. directed Mr. Barker to review the material and submit a summary to the Board. Mr. Barker advised the Board of a critique meeting of the storm (Hurricane Opal) to be held on December 5, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bay County Emergency Operations Center. Mr. Barker suggested that the Board hold a public meeting in South Walton County to discuss emergency procedures and communication during

2 2 Hurricane Opal. agreed that a meeting is necessary. Mr. Barker presented a contract with the Department of Community Affairs for the Base Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year in the amount of approximately $65,000. agreed to delay the bid opening for bid WC95-11, sale of a 140G motor grader from District 5, and Bid , construction of restroom facilities at Legion Park, until tomorrow due to the holiday last Friday, November 24, agreed to allow District 4 to install street lights at the intersection of Woodyard Road and State Road 90 and at the intersection of Sycamore Road and State Road 20. placed on the consent agreed to allow District 1 to install a street light in Bruce on County Road 3280 and Highway 20. placed on the consent discussed purchasing a bucket truck for the County Electrician to utilize when repairing traffic lights. requested the help of Jim Keeler, District 1 Road Foreman, in locating a truck. agreed to proceed with acquiring the property located East of the HUD Office in the amount of the appraised price of $12,500. This item Mr. Bell presented a resolution from Beachside Two Condominium Association, Inc. supporting the Scenic Highway 98 Association guidelines. reviewed the proposal from the South Walton Community Council regarding the county supported initiatives. agreed to discuss this issue tomorrow. agreed to authorize payment to Enviro Enterprises for the artificial reef installation in the amount of $20, placed on the consent Mr. Bell opened the Request for Proposals for the CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant for Walton County (road paving projects) as follows: 1. Early Johnson, Community Redevelopment Associates 2. Julian Webb and Associates 3. Fred D. Fox Enterprises 4. Clark, Roumelis and Associates, Inc. Mr. Bell introduced Terri Murphy, an Americorp employee. Ms. Murphy

3 3 will be sitting in on the Commission Meetings and preparing press releases and so forth. Chairman Porter asked Shirl Williams and Tom Blackshear from the County Planning Department to review the agreement with the Department of Community Affairs. Mr. Bell advised the Board that Sprint/Centel will be disconnecting the two pay phones located in the Courthouse or charging the county a fee due to the lack of use of the pay phones. Commissioner Cuchens stated that he would like to look into the matter. reviewed invoices submitted by Delta Exports. Commissioner Cuchens and Pridgen did not agree with the invoices as presented. agreed to pay for invoice #103, bucket truck, in the amount of $9,000 and an invoice from Webb's Sand Trap for oyster shell in the amount of $5040. This Mr. Bell advised of a letter from Cynthia Beard regarding damage to her mail box during the clean up of Hurricane Opal by Delta Exports. agreed to replace Ms. Beard's mail box in the amount of $84.70 and subtract this amount from an invoice of Delta Exports for payment. placed on the consent Chairman Porter submitted a map depicting the area which Pam Camacho is requesting that the county abandon. agreed that the property is in good condition and may be used for public purposes in the future. Commissioner Harris advised the Board that Tommy McDonald, Mayor of Chipley, requested that he receive first option on Walton County's opportunity to purchase a used van from Tri-County Community Council if Walton County was not interested in purchasing the van. agreed that they do not need a van at this time and allow Mayor McDonald to receive first option on the van. This item John Huffstedler, Administrator of Walton Regional Hospital, presented the Quarterly Report on the Hospital for period ending November 30, Mr. Bell opened bids received for Bid , diesel powered Motor Grader for District 1 as follows: Thompson Tractor $118, Coastal Machinery Cowin Equipment Company $ NO BID $ NO BID Beard Equipment Company $112,719.32

4 4 Joe Money Machinery $ 93, agreed to allow the Mossy Head Volunteer Fire Department to purchase radios in the amount of approximately $ placed on the consent agreed to allow County Shop employees to perform welding services for the Mossy Head Volunteer Fire Department. agreed to schedule a meeting on January 8, 1996, at 1:00 P.M., with all supervisors under the Board of County Commissioners to discus county procedures. Commissioner Harris requested to waive the bid procedure and purchase a T-180 bush whacker (15 foot flexwing rotary cutter) from G. L. Turner Company in the amount of $5701. agreed to place this item on the consent Chairman Porter advised of a complaint from Richard Baker regarding the elevation of the new golf course at Sandestin. Shirl Williams, Assistant Administrative Supervisor, stated that she would have the County Engineer review the situation. Chairman Porter stated that he received a complaint from Douglas Duncan regarding Regional Utilities charging for water and sewer service on a vacant lot which he owns in Flounder Beach. directed Attorney Miller to review the matter. Tommy Mathis, Mayor of Paxton, advised the Board that the City of Paxton no longer has a City Police Department; therefore, the Sheriff plans to construct a substation in Paxton. Mayor Mathis requested the Board resurface the parking area at the Paxton Welcome Center where the substation is to be located. Ronnie Hudson, Public Works Director, advised of the approximate tonnage of asphalt to repave the parking area. Mr. Hudson stated that the work would cost approximately $12,600. Mr. Hudson stated that H. D. Edger is already in the county performing paving work and could possibly do the work. agreed to withdraw the necessary funds from contingency. This item Mr. Bell advised that the meeting today at 10:00 A.M. with representatives from asphalt companies was not advertised; therefore, the meeting has been postponed. There being no further business, Chairman Porter adjourned the meeting.

5 5 APPROVED: Gordon Porter, Chairman ATTEST: Catherine King, Clerk