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The Board of County Commissioners, Walton County, Florida, met in a Regular session on Tuesday, July 9, 1991, at 9:00 A.M., in the County Commission Boardroom of the Walton County Courthouse.

The following Board members were present: Chairman Sam Pridgen, Vice-Chairman W. F. Miles, Commissioner Gordon Porter, Commissioner Wilson Holley, and Commissioner Robert G. Fleet. The Board's Administrative Supervisor, Mr. Ronnie E. Bell, and the County's Attorney, Mr. George R. Miller, were also present.

Chairman Pridgen called the meeting to order followed by the praying of the Lord's Prayer and pledging allegiance to the American Flag.

Motion by Vice-Chairman Miles, second by Commissioner Holley, to approve the minutes of the meetings of June 24, June 25, June 25, and June 28, 1991, as distributed. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Motion by Vice-Chairman Miles, second by Commissioner Holley, to approve the bills for payment. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Motion by Chairman Pridgen, second by Commissioner Fleet, to accept the low bid from Bullard Excavating for paving Campground and Archie Henderson Roads located in District 2. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Ms. Mary Robinson of the West Florida Regional Planning Council, advised the Board that the Transportation Disadvantaged Council is funded by the State and local government. Ms. Robinson informed the Board that the local match for funding would be $3,800.00.

Vice-Chairman Miles stated to Ms. Betty Slay, West Florida Regional Planning Council, that a Tri-County van was called by the Sheriff's Department to help with an accident when County ambulances were not available and she billed the Sheriff's Department $30.00 for the use of the van. Vice-Chairman Miles stated that a County agency should not be billed for the emergency use of a Tri-County vehicle.

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the Board and advised that a more suitable site has been selected for the tourist information caboose. The newly chosen site is on the corner of the Best Western Hotel property located on Highway 331.

Mr. Dennis Ray of the Turn Around Society, requested the Board to accept ownership of the caboose. Commissioner Fleet stated that it was his understanding that the City of DeFuniak Springs was willing to accept ownership of the caboose. The Board stated that the caboose was within the city limits; therefore, the City should accept ownership. The Board suggested Mr. Ray approach the City on this matter.

Mr. Mixon Strickland appeared before the Board requesting the Board abandon an easement that has been deeded to the county. Mr. Strickland's brother disagrees with the property line. Commissioner Porter stated that he would meet with Mr. Strickland and his brother and try to resolve the dispute. The Board suggested the property be surveyed.

Motion by Vice-Chairman Miles, second by Commissioner Fleet, to grant Mr. Dewey Wilson's petition to advertise for a Public Hearing for a Regional utility Rate Increase. The rate increase is mandatory by the Department of Environmental Regulations (DER). Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Motion by Vice-Chairman Miles, second by Commissioner Fleet, to grant Ms. Velma Webster's request to carry over $3,900.00 of unspent monies to next year's budget for the purpose of purchasing a new building for the Liberty Volunteer Fire Department. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Motion by Vice-Chairman Miles, second by Commissioner Holley, to amend Ordinance 85-6 which provides, in part, for the limited access of motor vehicles to the Gulf of Mexico for the purpose of boat launching, and whereas, Section 15 of said ordinance provides the width of such access areas, and whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Walton County, Florida feels that certain of such areas should be changed, and whereas, the public uses the boat launching areas very heavily during this time of year and the areas desired to be changed constitute an emergency, now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Walton, County, that Section 15 of Walton County Ordinance 85-6 be amended to read as

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follows:

Section 15: All permits, except as provided herein, shall be limited to the access areas as described as follows:

(A) Grayton Beach: An area extending from the West boundary line of Grayton Lake to the East boundary line of Aligator Lake.

(B) Walton Park: An area extending from the East boundary line of Walton Park west- ward for a distance of 1600 feet, and from the East boundary line of Walton Park east- ward for a distance of 3000 feet.

(C) Seagrove Beach: An area extending from the East boundary line of One Seagrove Place eastward for a distance of 1600 feet.

(D) Inlet Beach: An area extending from the East boundary line from Lakeshore Drive east- ward for a distance of 1600 feet.

Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Mr. Jim Moore, representing Mr. Ocie Allen, appeared before the Board requesting that Mr. Allen be authorized to act as a consultant to the County to secure a Federal prison being located in Walton County. Mr. Moore stated that the Prison would enter into an agreement with the County for joint use of the Hospital facility.

Mr. Rich Marcum requested the Board adopt a resolution to change from a State Prison to a Federal Prison. Motion by Commissioner Holley, second by Chairman Pridgen, to go forward and adopt the resolution. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Mr. Ronnie E. Bell, Administrative Supervisor to the Board, advised the Board that Mr. James Arnold is interested in leasing or purchasing the County landfill. The Board advised Mr. Bell that they were not interested in leasing or selling the landfill at this time.

Motion by Commissioner Holley, second by Commissioner Fleet, to purchase a hydraulic bailer from NorCon Industries, low bidder. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Motion by Vice-Chairman Miles, second by Commissioner Fleet, to accept the bid of West Florida Equipment Company as the low bidder for the BobCat Loader. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

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transfer $700.00 from General Revenue contingencies to the Supervisor of Elections budget for the purpose of completing the Valley View School renovations. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Motion by Commissioner Fleet, second by Commissioner Porter, to appoint Mr. Jake Spaid to fill the position on the Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) District 1 Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Planning Council. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Motion by Commissioner Porter, second by Vice-Chairman Miles, to allow BHP-UTAH International Inc. to search and drill for oil in Walton County. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Attorney Miller advised the Board that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Administrative Hearing for the County's Comprehensive Plan has been extended until October 1, 1991.

Father Paul Hogarty of the Resurrection Catholic Church, appeared before the Board and voiced his concerns regarding the renaming of Ponce De Leon Street to Miramar Beach Drive. Father Hogarty stated that the advertisements with the address Ponce De Leon Street is an expense of over $4,000.00. The Board agreed to place the old Ponce De Leon Street sign back on top of the sign post until the new telephone directories are issued.

Motion by Commissioner Fleet, second by Commissioner Holley, to adopt a resolution adopting Walton County's Hazardous Material Plan. Ayes 5, Nayes 0. Fleet Aye, Holley Aye, Porter Aye, Miles Aye, Pridgen Aye.

Motion by Commissioner Porter, second by Vice-Chairman Miles, to adjourn.

APPROVED:______________________ Sam Pridgen, Chairman

ATTEST:_____________________ Catherine King, Clerk

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