BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA JULY 25, 2017 TIME / PAGE NO. 1. Meeting Called to Order 9:00 a.m, Pledge & Invocation Consent Agenda. 1-45 County Staff Business Board Business eo 27 een Michael Dombrowski, MRD Associates, Inc. - Beach Restoration 7. Public Private Partnership - St. Joe Company 8. Honeyville Community Center Policy 9. Donna Smolko, of Gulf Aire Homeowners Association - Closing of Gulf Aire East End 46 10. David Taunton - Beach Renourishment 47-51 11. Opening Bid #1617-32 - Replacing Roof - South Gulf Fire Department : 52 12. Opening Bid #1617-35 - Dock Renovation — Dead Lakes Park . oo. 5364 13. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review & Consideration of P.D.R.B Recommendation of the Following Application : 55 - Variance Request - William H. Carr, Jr. * Parcel ID #04255-080R * Requesting 10-foot variance into the 20-foot roadside building set- backs off of Beach Street & Adventure Avenue 14. Public Discussion FS, 286.0105: Ifa person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.CONSENT AGENDA July 25, 2017 1, Minutes - June 26, 2017 - Regular Meeting 17 — July 3, 2017 - Emergency Meeting 8-9 — July 12, 2017 - Special Meeting 10-11 2. Approval of Checks & Warrants for June, 2017 which are incorporated herein by reference, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 F.S. 12:20 3, Agreement - Maria Hofer * Parcel ID #00956-000R (Limited Maintenance Agreement * Ditch Maintenance * Highway 381A) 24 — Oak Grove Assembly of God * Parcel ID #06072-000R & #06072- 001R (Limited Maintenance Agreement * Ditch Maintenance * Madison Avenue) 22 4. Bid — Reject Bid #1516-21 (Asbestos Abatement * White City Park * No Bids Received) 23 — Reject Bid #1617-15 (Pavilion * Gulf County H Heattn Department . ‘One Bidder) 24 — Reject Bid #1617-21 & Readvertise (Sale 1986 Forklift * Serial #70E483 * Public Works * Highest Bidder Withdrew Bid) 25 — Reject Bid #1617-23 (Voluntary Benefits Agent of Record & Broker * Reject All Bids) 26 — Reject Bid #1617-29 (Sale 2015 Doosan DX 300LC-5 Excavator * Public Works * One Bidder) 27 — Award Bid #1617-33 * Purchase Adulticides — Mosquito Control (Univar * Permethrin — 30 gallon * $104.85 p/gl & Malathion — 260 gallon tote * $51.95) 28 5. __ Insurance — Dental (Remain with Florida Combined Life * No Price Change * Continue to offer the Standard Plan & the High Plan) . 29 — Health (Remain with PRM-Florida Blue * No Increase in Board Contribution * Continue to offer H.S.A. Plan 05168-05169 & H.S.A. Plan 05180-05181) 30 — Life (Change from Standard to United Healthcare * Estimated Savings of $804.00 annually) 34 — Optional Whole Life (Offered by Woodmen of the World) 32 = Vision (Remain with NVA*NoPrice Change). =. 33 = Voluntary Benefits (Change from American Fidelity to Allstate * to be Managed by Combined Insurance Services, Inc). 346. _ Inventory - Howard Creek Fire Department (Asset Disposal * #180-131 * 1993 Yamaha Jet Ski * HIN #YAMA0400K293) 35 — IT Department (Asset Disposal * #16-71 * Dell Optiplex 780 * Serial #HFW2KQ1) . 36 — IT Department (Asset Transfer to Emergency Management * #16-19 * Optiplex 780 * Serial #94S9QM1) 37 — IT Department (Asset Transfer to Gulf County Jail * #16-22 * Dell Optiplex 780 * Serial #52S9QM1) 38 —Wetappo Fire Department (Asset Transfer to Search & Rescue * #321-08 * 1994 Ford Brush Truck * VIN #1F TX26M5RKB12315) 39 7. Request - Veterans’ Service Department (Apply for FL Department of Transportation Highway Beautification Grant * Landscaping Improvements along Right-of-Way of U.S. 98 * Beacon Hill Veterans Memorial Park * in the amount of $164,000.00 * 50/50 Match * Appling for a Match Waiver) 40 8. Request for Funds — Gulf County Tax Collector (Advertising Unsold County Certificates * 2016 Unsold County Certificates * $684.18) 41-42 9. Tax Roll - Recapitulation of the 2016 Tax Roll 43-45JUNE 26, 2017 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners met this date in regular session with the following members present: Chairman Ward McDaniel, Vice Chairman Sandy Quinn, Jr., and Commissioners Freddie Whitfield, Jimmy Rogers, and Philip McCroan. Others present were: County Attorney Jeremy Novak, Clerk Rebecca L. Nortis, Clerk Director of Finance & Management Rhonda Woodward, Clerk Budget & Finance Officer Sherry Herring, Deputy Clerk Leanna Roberts, Chief Administrator Don Butler, Assistant Administrator Michael L. Hammond, Deputy Administrator Kari Summers, Building Official George Knight, Central Services Director Lynn Lanier, Guif County E.0.C. Staff Assistant Liana Sagins, Emergency Management Director Marshall Nelson, E9-1-1 Coordinator Ben Guthrie, Gulf County E.M.S. Director Houston Whitfield, Assistant Mosquito Control Director Austin Horton, Dewberry | Preble-Rish/County Engineer Clay Smallwood, II, Public Works & Mosquito Control Director Mark Cothran, Assistant Public Works Director Lee Collinsworth, Sheriff's Department Captain Chris Buchanan, T.D.C. Executive Director Jennifer Adams, and Veterans’ Service Officer & S.H.I.P. Administrator Joe Paul Sheriff's Department Captain Buchanan called the meeting to order at 8:59 a.m., E.T. Chairman McDaniel opened the meeting with prayer and Commissioner Quinn led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. DEDICATION CEREMONY — BEACON HILL VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Chairman McDaniel discussed the dedication ceremony that took place last week at the Beacon Hill Veterans Memorial Park and the renaming of a street to Chris Blaschum Way. He thanked Veterans’ Service Officer Paul and T.D.C. for their role in this ceremony. PUBLIC SAFETY DAY — PORT ST. JOE Chairman McDaniel discussed the Public Safety Day held last Saturday by the City of Port St. Joe Police Department; thanking the City of Port St. Joe Police Department and First Baptist Church YEARS OF SERVICE — BUILD! Chairman McDaniel called Building Official Knight to appear before the Board and presented him with a twelve (12) years of service plaque; noting Mr. Knight's last day with the County will be June 29, 2017. Building Official Knight thanked everyone for the opportunity to work and serve in this position,CONSENT AGENDA Chairman McDaniel called for public comment regarding the Consent Agenda. There was no public comment. Central Services Director Lanier requested approval to change page 39 (under Item #6) of the Consent Agenda regarding the Code of Conflict Policy; requesting to change the gift portion amount from $100.00 to $50.00. Commissioner McCroan motioned to approve this change. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Whitfield then motioned to accept the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, as follows: i Minutes - May 23, 2017 - Regular Meeting — June 7, 2017 — Special Meeting Approval of Checks & Warrants for May, 2017 which are incorporated herein by reference, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 F.S. Agreement - Dewberry | Preble-Rish, Inc. (Engineering Services Resurfacing CR 386 * Bid #1617-08 * in the amount of $1,152,403.00) Bid - Advertise to Receive Sealed Bids (Renovation of Wood Line Boardwalk, ‘South Pond Dock & North Pond Dock * F.R.D.A.P. Grant - Dead Lakes Park, Phase I!) — Advertise to Receive Sealed Bids (Batting Cage Project * F.R.D.A.P. Grant — Honeyville Park, Phase II!) — Advertise to Receive Sealed Bids (Replace Roof * South Gulf Fire Department Station 1) — Bid #1617-26 — Purchase Jet Ski & Trailer for South Gulf Fire Department (No Bids were Received * Requesting to Purchase from Yamaha of Panama) Inventory — BOCC (Asset Transfer to Administration * #16-53 * Dell Optiplex Computer * Serial #HM4TFN1) —E-911 Department (Asset Transfer to IT * #95-54 * Microsoft * Serial #012693753653) Policy — Amended Gulf County Bid Policy — Gulf County Code of Conduct Policy ~ Amended Gulf County Conflict of Interest Plan — Gulf County Fraud Policy~ Amended Gulf County Grant Management Plan 7. Request — Gulf County BOCC Chairman (Raise Camping Rates * Per Day - $18.00 & Per Month/Fraction Month - $300.00 at Dead Lakes Park) — Career Source Gulf Coast (Career Source Gulf Coast FY2017-18 Budget & Individual Training Accounts Waiver) ~ Planning Department (Apply for Department of Economic Opportunity Grant * Review & Revisions to County's Land Development Regulations * in the amount of $33,000.00) 8. Request for Funds — Gulf County Sheriff's Office (Replace Beach Patrol Vehicle * $12,995.00) (End) COST ANALYSIS ~ DEBRIS PICK-UP Chief Administrator Butler presented a handout regarding a cost analysis for countywide debris pick up; reporting that it is estimated to cost the County approximately $50,000.00 for one round within the County. Commissioner Whitfield discussed conducting a countywide debris pick up four (4) times. per year; stating that he would like to see this project done. He discussed options to work the cost into the new budget; stating that he would like to see a line item created, contingent on obtaining a tax reduction through the Triumph Funds. After discussion, ‘Commissioner Whitfield stated that he will leave this with the County Attorney and Gulf County E.D.C. Director! RESTORE Act Coordinator Yeager to bring a recommendation back. ROAD PAVING ~ MATCHING GRANT FUNDS Chief Administrator Butler discussed the various matching grants offered for road paving projects; reporting that Gulf County is exempt from the local match for some grants due to being dectared a destressed County. He reported that with the local match waiver, projects are completed with as much money as the grant provides. Chief Administrator Butler stated that a written request has been made to D.0.T. for additional funds for the completion of Atlantic Street and Old Bay City Road. Commissioner Whitfield stated he would like to see the engineers do their due diligence regarding cost estimates prior to applying for these grants. Chief Administrator Butler stated the Overstreet Road (CR 386) will be okay; noting the 50/50 grants are the ones that fall short. ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS SALLFIELD/HONEYVILLE PARK Gulf County E.D.C. Staff Assistant Sagins appeared before the Board to request permission to advertise to receive sealed bids for a balffield project at Honeyville Park, Phase Ill under the F.R.D.A.P. Grant. Commissioner Quinn motioned to approve her request. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no further comment, the motion passed unanimously.LANDFILL CLOSURE ~ FIVE POINTS LANDFILL Public Works Director Cothran appeared before the Board to report that the County received written notification from D.E.P. that Five Points Landfil is officially closed. He also reported that Five Points Road has been paved with plans to put another cap on the road; stating that outside of striping this project should be completed. PURCHASE VEHICLE — INMATE CREW VANS Assistant Public Works Director Collinsworth appeared before the Board to request permission to purchase two (2) D.O.C. (inmate crew) vans on State Contract to be paid from escrow money within the Capital Improvement Fund. Commissioner McCroan motioned to approve this request. Commissioner Quinn seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no further comment, the motion passed unanimously, ADVERTISE TO RECEIVED SEALED BIDS ~ PURCHASE MOWERS Upon request by Assistant Public Works Director Collinsworth, Commissioner Quinn motioned to advertise to receive sealed bids for the purchase of 12-13 lawn mowers for the inmate crews, to be paid from escrow fund within the Capital Improvement Fund Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no further comment, the motion passed unanimously. PURCHASE VEHICLE ~ PICK-UP TRUCK / PUBLIC WORKS Assistant Public Works Director Collinsworth requested permission to purchase a pickup truck on State contract to be use for the Public Works Shop Mechanic, to be paid from the Capital Improvement Fund. Commissioner Quinn motioned to approve this request. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no further comment, the motion passed unanimously. BID #1617-29 — SALE 2015 DOOSAN EXCAVATOR / PUBLIC WORKS Upon inquiry by Chairman McDaniel, Assistant Public Works Director Collinsworth reported that bids (#1617-29) for the sale of the excavator will be opened this afternoon. GRANT AGREEMENT — EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRUST FUND, Emergency Management Director Nelson appeared before the Board to request permission for the Chairman to sign the Emergency Preparedness Trust Fund Grant Agreement, contingent upon the County Attorney's review and approval. Commissioner Whitfield motioned to approve this request. Commissioner Quinn seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no further comment, the motion passed unanimously. MEMORIAL AREA - BEACON HILL VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Veterans’ Service Officer Paul appeared before the Board, discussing the project and providing a proposed photo of the memorial area site at Beacon Hill Veterans Memorial Park . He then played an aerial view video of the proposed project area at the park. Veterans’ Service Officer Paul discussed a Citizens Committee that will attempt to finish the area; discussing fundraising efforts and thepossible use of N.R.D.A. (Natural Resource Damage Assessment) Funds; estimating the project cost at $500,000.00. MONTHLY REPORT — GULF COUNTY E.M.S. Gulf County E.M.S. Director Whitfield appeared before the Board to present the monthly run report for May, 2017 . Upon inquiry by Commissioner Whitfield, Gulf County E.M.S. Director Whitfield stated that the County is falling short (expenses compared to revenues) at approximately $300,000.00. CULVERT CLEANING MACHINE — PUBLIC WORKS Commissioner Whitfield requested an update from Public Works regarding the culvert cleaning machine. Public Works Director Cothran appeared before the Board to discuss his review of a culvert cleaning machine; reporting that Jackson County has one and he would like to take a trip up there to see the machine in operation. Chairman McDaniel directed Public Works Director Cothran to go to Jackson County to review the machine. Public Works Director Cothran reported that the machine he is looking at a cost of approximately $12,000.00 and requires three people to operate. He stated that he would like to see the machine in operation before he brings a recommendation to the Board. LIMITED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT — HOFER PROPERTY Public Works Director Cothran stated that since the County received the Limited Maintenance Agreement on the Hofer Property in Dalkeith (Highway 381A) it has helped drain a lot of the water from the surrounding properties. He reported that Public Works is half-way through with the cleaning and then will begin with the ditch digging, WATER RUN-OFF — DISTRICT Il Commissioner Whitfield discussed his concerns with the excessive water in District Il; reporting there is a road with water all the way across it and it has 8-10 culverts with no water movement. MEETING ~ COASTAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Commissioner McCroan thanked Staff for their time; reporting that they attended a CCA (Coastal Community Association) meeting Saturday with him. REQUEST ~ RENAMING ROAD Commissioner McCroan discussed two (2) letters (in the Information Packet; pages 9 & 10) requesting that Highway 98 be renamed. County Attorney Novak stated that he will review the requests and bring a recommendation back before the Board at the next meeting. WEATHER ~ RAINFALL IN GULF COUNTY Chairman McDaniel thanked Staff for their work regarding the recent rainfall in Gulf County.REPORT - COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES ACT Michael Stazzella, of Buchanan Ingersol & Rooney appeared before the Board to provide an update regarding the C.B.R.A. (Coastal Barrier Resources Act) efforts; reporting that Representative Dunn commented that this matter is one of his top priorities. He also reported that U.S. Secretary Zinke has commented to a meeting. After discussion, Commissioner Whitfield discussed his concems regarding C.B.R.A.; stating that he would like to have an answer this year. Following Mr. Stazzella's report, Commissioner Whitfield requested that a monthly report be sent to County Attorney Novak. PROPOSED COUNTY PARK POLICY Commissioner Rogers presented a proposed county park policy for the Board's consideration. He discussed all parks within the County being under one policy/procedure. Commissioner McCroan suggested we look at what other Counties are charging. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Whitfield, Commissioner Rogers reported that there will not be a charge for the ballfields, only for special events. County Attomey Novak discussed reviewing the proposed policy, provide feedbacks to the Staff, and a final draft will be brought back before the Board in July. BUDGET MEETING — JULY, 2017 Assistant Administrator Hammond reported that the Board will need to hold a budget meeting before the next regular meeting; suggesting the week of July 17". PROPOSED COUNTY PARK POLICY Assistant Administrator Hammond stated that Staff would like to discuss how many parks the Board would like to include in this proposed policy. He discussed the cost of the Honeyville Community Center and the need to address waivers and non-profits. Mr. Hammond noted that discussion regarding this topic could be added to the budget meeting that will be scheduled before the regular meeting in July. T.D.C. Executive Director Adams appeared before the Board to ask the Board consider implementing a schedule for the fishing tournaments. WOODS FIRE — SUNSET VILLAGE/FIRE DEPARTMENT ‘Susan McCarthy, of Beacon Hill appeared before the Board to discuss a wildfire that took place in Sunset Village; thanking all the volunteer fire fighters for working so efficiently. Upon motion by Commissioner McCroan, second by Commissioner Quinn, the Board extended her time to speak. For the record, Mrs. McCarthy publically thanked the volunteer fire department for being dedicated and doing a phenomenal job. EAGRASS BUOY SYSTEM & RESTORATION/ST. JOE BAY Jonathan Brucker, of St. Joseph Bay Aquatic Preserve appeared before the Board to provide an update regarding the seagrass buoy system; distributing pamphlets to the Board regarding this project . Upon inquiry by Commissioner Rogers, Mr. Brucker reported that the plan is to provide boater guide brochures to the Marinas; stating that they have provided brochures to them in the past.CLOSING OF GULF AIRE EAST END Chairman McDaniel called for Donna Smolko, of the Gulf Aire Homeowners Association. Ms. Smolko was not present ADVERTISE FOR SEALED BIDS ~ MOSQUITO SPRAY CHEMICAL Assistant Mosquito Control Director Horton appeared before the Board to request permission to advertise to receive sealed bids for the purchase of adulticide for mosquito spraying. Commissioner McCroan motioned to approve this request. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no further comment, the motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, upon motion by Commissioner McCroan, second by Commissioner Rogers, and unanimous vote the meeting did then adjourn at 10:14 a.m., ET. WARD MCDANIEL. CHAIRMAN ATTEST: REBECCA L. NORRIS CLERK OF COURTJULY 3, 2017 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA EMERGENCY MEETING The Gulf County Board of County Commissioner met this date in emergency session with the following members present: Chairman Ward McDaniel, Vice Chairman Sandy Quinn, dr., and Commissioners Freddie Whitfield, Jimmy Rogers, and Phil McCroan. Others present were: County Attorney Jeremy Novak, Clerk Rebecca L. Norris, Clerk Budget & Finance Officer Sherry Herring, Assistant Administrator Michael L. Hammond, Central Services Director Lynn Lanier, Gulf County E.D.C. Director/RESTORE Act Coordinator Warren Yeager, Jr., Emergency Management Director Marshall Nelson, County Planner Brett Lowry, Public Works & Mosquito Control Director Mark Cothran, Assistant Public Works Director Lee Collinsworth, T.D.C. Executive Director Jennifer Adams, and Veterans’ Service Officer & S.H.1,P. Administrator Joe Paul. Chairman McDaniel called the meeting to order at 8:59 a.m., E.T. Chairman McDaniel led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, EMERGENCY SAND PLACEMENT — CAPE SHOALS II Chairman McDaniel addressed those in attendance; stating the purpose of the ‘emergency meeting is due to Tropical Strom Cindy. He then requested that Jack Husband (with Southeastern Consulting Engineers, Inc.) appear before the Board. Assistant Administrator Hammond briefly discussed phone calls received inquiring of houses being condemned; reporting that no house at the Cape has been condemned. He stated the docks were claimed as unsafe and two (2) sets of docks have been repaired. Jack Husband, representing Cape Shoals || Homeowners Association appeared before the Board to provide a handout ; stating there is a process to go through in order to get sand placed underneath the structures at Cape Shoals Il. He requested an Emergency Order for approximately 2,000 cubic yards of sand; which will give the homeowners at 6111, 6113, 6115, 6123, 6125, and 6127 (Nassau Lane) time to make a decision based on provided scenarios (replace it, repair what is there, or completely move them). After discussion by Mr. Husband, Assistant Public Works Director Collinsworth discussed his site assessment; reporting that the decks were cited unsafe. He discussed his concerns regarding sand placed South at Cape Palms that could create a bow! effect which will eat the sand out. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Whitfield regarding the purchase of sand, Mr. Husband stated they will be able to obtain sand on the local market. Commissioner Whitfield moved approval for the emergency sand. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. After discussion by Assistant Public Works Director Collinsworth, Commissioner Whitfield amended his motion to waive the fees to fix the decks. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously.WEWAHITCHKA TOWER BID #1617-28 Central Services Director Lanier reported that the County received three (3) bids for the repairs to the Wewahitchka Communications Tower, as follows; Ross Tower Company $14,995.00, Allstate $28,500.00, and Expert Construction $45,500.00. She recommended the Board award to the low bidder, Ross Tower Company. After discussion, Commissioner McCroan motioned to award Bid #1617-28 for the repairs of the Wewahitchka Communication Tower to Ross Tower Company, in the amount of $14,995.00. Commissioner Whitfield seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously. BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT Atthe request of Assistant Administrator Hammond and Chairman McDaniel, Gulf County E.D.C. Director! RESTORE Act Coordinator Warren Yeager, Jr. appeared before the Board to provide an update on the beach renourishment project. Mr. Yeager reported that the County received a biological opinion from U.S. Fish and Wildlife. He also reported that MRD Associates will provide bid specification this week so the County can submit to. them U.S. Treasury for Pot | money. Gulf County E.D.C. Director/RESTORE Act Coordinator Warren Yeager, Jr. stated that he hopes to have both permits within the next week or so. Assistant Administrator Hammond discussed holding the budget meeting on July 18"; inviting all the Constitutional Officers to make their presentations as well as outside agencies that propose increases. There being no further business, and upon motion by Commissioner Quinn, the meeting did then adjourn at 9:12 a.m., E.T. WARD MCDANIEL CHAIRMAN ATTEST: REBECCA L. NORRIS. CLERK OF COURT10 JULY 12, 2017 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA SPECIAL MEETING The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners met this day in special session with the following members present: Chairman Ward McDaniel, Vice Chairman Sandy Quinn, Jr., and Commissioners Freddie Whitfield, Jimmy Rogers, and Phil McCroan. County Attomey Jeremy Novak, Clerk Director of Finance & Management Rhonda Woodward, Deputy Clerk Leanna Roberts, Chief Administrator Don Butler, Assistant Administrator Michael L. Hammond, Central Services Director Lynn Lanier, Gulf County E.D.C. Director/RESTORE Act Coordinator Warren Yeager, Jr., Emergency Management Director Marshall Nelson, County Planner Brett Lowry, Public Works & Mosquito Control Director Mark Cothran, Assistant Public Works Director Lee Collinsworth, Sheriff's Department Captain Chris Buchanan, T.D.C. Executive Director Jennifer Adams, and Veterans’ Service Officer & S.H.1,P. Administrator Joe Paul Chairman McDaniel called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m., E.T. CAPE SHOALS I! - LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY Chairman McDaniel stated the purpose for this meeting is to request the Board to declare a Local State of Emergency which would allow the homeowners out there (Cape Shoals Il) to obtain relief from D.E.P.; noting this would allow them to start the process of getting sand back under there. Chief Administrator Butler reported that by the Board declaring a Local State of Emergency, it will allow anyone that had damage due to Tropical Storm Cindy, not just residents of Cape Shoals lI, to obtain relief from D.E.P. County Attomey Novak provided and read the proposed local state of emergency for Board's consideration. Commissioner McCroan motioned to declare a Local State of Emergency due to Tropical Storm Cindy. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously. County Attorney Novak then read a proposed resolution for the Board to consider . After discussion, Commissioner Quinn motioned to adopt the following Resolution. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS FOR THE PROPER REVIEW AND ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY BUILDING PERMITS UPON PROPER APPLICATION FORM THOSE GULF COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS 1011 AFFECTED BY THE RECENT LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR TROPICAL STORM CINDY AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROPERTY PROTECTION ISSUES CREATED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. *Complete Resolution on file with Clerk" (End) PORT ST. JOE WELDING CLASS ‘Tommy Knox stated from the audience that he would like to speak to the Board. County Attorney Novak reported that the Board does not have public discussion, but could ‘suspend their current policy and rules if the Board wishes to obtain public comment if it pertains to the issues. Commissioner Quinn motioned to suspend the policy. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Tommy Knox, Welding Instructor at Port St. Joe High School appeared before the Board to present each Commissioner a welding hat as a ‘thanks’ for their support from the students of the welding class. There being no further business, and upon motion by Commissioner McCroan, second by Commissioner Quinn, and unanimous vote, the meeting did then adjourn at 9:11 a.m., ET. WARD MCDANIEL CHAIRMAN ATTEST: REBECCA L. NORRIS CLERK OF COURT 11