Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners Okeechobee County, Florida

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1 Minutes of the Board of County Thursday, Regular Session The Board met this date in a Regular Session in the Okeechobee County Historic Courthouse in the Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom, Room 270, at 304 NW 2nd Street in Okeechobee, Florida at 9:00 AM. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Terry Burroughs Chairman Present Bryant Culpepper Commissioner Present Kelly Owens Commissioner Present David Hazellief Commissioner Present Bradley G. Commissioner Present Bill Royce Community Development Director Present John Cassels County Attorney Present Jeff Shain Deputy Clerk Present I. Commencement Chairman Terry Burroughs called the meeting to order. Father Shevlin offered the invocation, after which Commissioner Bradley G. led the Pledge of Allegiance. Employee Recognition II. Public Comments There were no Public Comments. Motion: Motion to close Public Comments Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner III. IV. Revisions There were no revisions to the Agenda. Agenda 1. Consent Agenda Items 1a through 1j were approved by the Board to include the Additional Warrants. 1 of 15 Board of County

2 Regular Session Minutes a. MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 REGULAR SESSION Requested Action: Approve Minutes - September 25, 2018 Regular Session. b. MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Requested Action: Approve Minutes - September 25, 2018 Budget Public Hearing. c. WARRANTS Requested Action: Approve Warrants List d. RECORDS DISPOSITION REQUEST FROM CLERK OF COURT/FINANCE DIVISION Requested Action: Approve the Records Disposition Reports from the Clerk of Court/Finance Department. e. EXTEND 2018 TAX ROLL Requested Action: Approve request from Celeste Watford, Tax Collector, to extend the 2018 tax roll prior to the completion of the value adjustment board hearings in order for the collection of taxes to begin on November 1, f. RESOLUTION, BUDGET AMENDMENT AND GRANT AMENDMENT APPROVAL FOR GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATION INCREASE FOR THE 2018 OLDER AMERICANS ACT GRANT AGREEMENT IA , AMENDMENT 007 Requested Action: Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment 007 to the 2018 Older American's Act (OAA) Grant Agreement IA which contains a funding increase of $25,424.00, with associated changes to the agreement and attachments, and approve Resolution amending the fiscal budget to appropriate unanticipated OAA grant funds for the Senior Services operating area providing an effective date and approve BA19-01 In the amount of $25, g. ISSUANCE OF ONE (1) CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (COPCN) FOR MEDICAL CARE AND TRANSPORTATION LOCALLY AND OUT OF THE AREA. 2 of 15 Board of County

3 Regular Session Minutes Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute and issue one (1) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Falck Southeast II,Corp., d/b/a All County Ambulance to provide Advanced and Basic Life Support and Patient transportation services locally and out of the area, with limitations as set forth on the individual agencies COPCN, during the Fiscal Year 2018/2019. h. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FIRE CONTROL, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES (FDACS), ASSESSMENT FOR FORESTRY; FISCAL YEAR (FY) 18/19 Requested Action: Approve payment to Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (FDACS) in the amount of $28, for the Okeechobee County Fire Control Annual Assessment for forestry; fiscal year (FY) 2018/2019. i. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AG VENTURE - CARRIE MULDOON FEE WAIVER FOR USE OF AGRI CIVIC CENTER Requested Action: Approve a request from Okeechobee County Ag Venture, Inc., to use the Agri-Civic Center from December 11-13, 2018 for the 8th Annual Okeechobee Ag Venture Event, a Florida non-profit, providing a service to the Okeechobee County School Board to educate 4th grade students on the importance of agriculture at no cost for 2018 and further approve a request to continue this usage each year hereafter at no cost depending on availability of facility. j. RENUMBERING OF ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION (A.R.) AIRPORT SHORT TERM LEASE POLICY AND PROCEDURE Requested Action: Approve and renumber A.R.10.01, Airport Short Term Lease Policy and Procedure to reflect A.R for placement in the correct section of the Administrative Regulations - "Section 13 - Airport" 2. Proclamations/Public Hearings/Presentations a. RECOGNITION OF KATRINA ELSKEN, LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS FOR OUTSTANDING JOURNALISM Commissioner Bryant Culpepper read while Chairman Terry Burroughs presented a plaque to Katrina Elsken in appreciation of her outstanding journalism on the coverage of the Lake Okeechobee algae bloom in the Lake Okeechobee News. Requested Action: Present a plaque to Katrina Elsken in appreciation of her outstanding journalism on the coverage of the Lake Okeechobee algae bloom in the Lake Okeechobee News. PRESENTED b. PROCLAMATION - MS. DEBI LARGE - BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Commissioner Kelly Owens read while Chairman Terry Burroughs presented a Proclamation to cancer survivors Ms. Debi Large, Ms. Susie Pickering, Ms. Adrianna Maupin and other cancer survivors, designating October 2018 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Okeechobee, Florida. 3 of 15 Board of County

4 Regular Session Minutes Requested Action: Present a Proclamation to Ms. Debi Large, Ms. Susie Pickering and Ms. Adrianna Maupin, and other Breast Cancer survivors, designating October 2018 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Okeechobee, Florida. PRESENTED Motion: Motion to issue the Proclamation. David Hazellief, Commissioner Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner c. PROCLAMATION - MR. JONATHAN BEAN - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Chairman Terry Burroughs read and presented a Proclamation to Mr. Jonathan Bean, Executive Director of Martha's House, designating the month of October 2018 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Okeechobee County. Mr. Bean addressed the Board and discussed Domestic Violence in Okeechobee County. Requested Action: Present a Proclamation to Mr. Jonathan Bean, designating the month of October 2018 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Okeechobee County. PRESENTED Motion: Motion to issue the Proclamation. d. 9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING, PETITION R , CHANGE IN ZONING: BASSIN BOBBY ENTERPRISES, INC., APPLICANT. REQUEST FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME (RMH) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL-2 (NC-2). Community Development Director Bill Royce addressed the Board and stated Petition R , Change in zoning: Bassin Bobby Enterprises, Inc, property owner and applicant. Request for a change in zoning from the existing classification of Residential Mobile Home (RMH) to the proposed classification of Neighborhood Commercial-2 (NC-2). The property address is 1253 State Road 78 West. Chairman Terry Burroughs opened the Public Hearing. 4 of 15 Board of County

5 Regular Session Minutes Requested Action: Conduct a public hearing and accept input from interested parties in reference to Petition R , request for a change in zoning from Residential Mobile Home (RMH) to Neighborhood Commercial-2 (NC-2). CONDUCTED Motion: Motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion: Motion to grant Petition R ,change in zoning from the existing classification of Residential Mobile Home (RMH) to the proposed classification of Neighborhood Commercial-2 (NC-2) at 1253 State Road 78 West. Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner e. 9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING: PETITION B , REQUEST TO ABANDON CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENTS IN PALM VILLAGE RANCH SUBDIVISION Community Development Director Bill Royce addressed the Board and stated Petition B , Samuel and Diane Vuleta, applicants. Request to abandon public utilities easements on Lots 90 and 91 in Palm Village Ranch subdivision. The Vuletas own Lots 90 and 91 in Palm Village Ranch and would like to erect a home in the middle of the two lots. In Palm Village Ranch, a "five (5) foot wide easement for public utilities" is reserved on all side lot lines. These public utilities easements must be abandoned in order for the Vuletas to be able to build the house in the desired location in the middle of the combined lots. Chairman Terry Burroughs opened the Public Hearing. Requested Action: Conduct a public hearing and accept input from interested parties in reference to Petition B , a request to abandon certain public utilities easements in Palm Village Ranch subdivision. CONDUCTED Motion: Motion to close the Public Hearing. 5 of 15 Board of County

6 Regular Session Minutes Motion: Motion to adopt Resolution to abandon certain public utilities easements on Lots 90 and 91 in Palm Village Ranch subdivision. David Hazellief, Commissioner 3. General Business a. PURCHASE OF FOUR NEW SCAG LAWN MOWERS Assistant Facilities Management Director Kenny Murphy addressed the Board and stated Facilities Maintenance is currently using four Scag mowers that are under five years old with the Grounds Crew, and four Dixie Chopper mowers with the DOC work squad that is under contract with the County. The Dixie Choppers are seventeen years old and have outlived their lifespan, incurring repair costs that outweigh their worth. We will equip the DOC work squad with the current fleet of Scag mowers, and the new Scag mowers will then be put into service with the Grounds Crew. Requested Action: Approve the purchase of four (4) new Scag zero turn lawn mowers from Lawn Tamers Equipment in the amount of $11, each, totaling $47,555.04, through Piggybacking State Contract number David Hazellief, Commissioner b. DEDUCTIVE CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SEMINOLE DESIGN-BUILD FOR THE RIVER LAKE ESTATES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER County Engineer John Howle addressed the Board and stated Seminole Design- Build has completed construction of the River Lake Estates Drainage Improvement Project. The contract is a unit quantity contract whereby the contractor only gets paid for quantities actually used during construction. Due to a reduction in quantities not required, mostly contingency items, the contract amount is reduced by $8, in deductive Change Order 2 resulting in a final contract amount of $2,011, of 15 Board of County

7 Regular Session Minutes Chairman Burroughs discussed the speed bump issues with Charles Harvey Highway and not currently fixed. He asked Mr. Howle when he thought it will get fixed. Mr. Howle stated one month, Chairman Burroughs thought there should be a solution within a week on who is going to pay for it and when is it going to get done. Chairman Burroughs also stated he not willing to pay for it. Commissioner Hazellief stated the public should know the bids are in on Potter Road and on Hilo Road and contract for the Longstick. Mr. Howle stated all three contracts will be on the next agenda. Commissioner asked Mr. Howle about the Fort Drum Bridge on Cemetery Road. Mr. Howle stated the contract has been prepared and its in the hands of the contractor, should have it back today or tomorrow. Chairman Burroughs asked, once we get the contract back on the Fort Drum Bridge, when will they start work. Mr. Howle stated they are ready to go within the next three weeks, will the Board with the date. Mr. Phil Baughman addressed the Board and thanked the Board for the work. Chairman Burroughs stated he has heard good things about his work on the drainage issues. Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute deductive Change Order No: 2 with Seminole Design-Build, reducing the contract amount by $8,250.83, which decreases the contract amount to $2,011, Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner c. MARKETING SERVICES OFFERED BY RPM MEDIA Tourism Coordinator Sharie Turgeon addressed the Board and stated RPM Media was brought to the attention of the Tourist Development Council (TDC) in late On Tuesday January 10, 2017 a proposal was approved by the TDC Board to hire RPM for social media content and design as well as ad spend to boost posts and increase reach. In looking forward the TDC staff and board recognize that online marketing opportunities must be a priority and will aid in the out reach of our community promotions taking into consideration a limited advertising budget. One of the priorities of the TDC is to increase our audience and reach through social media. It was recommended by RPM that we increase our budget for improved design, content and ad spend to assist in growing our followers and reaching outside the County and potentially outside the State. The TDC Board agreed that it would be beneficial to improve our on-line marketing strategies through SEO, Social Media Advertising and Video Production Services to promote Okeechobee County. RPM Media provided a proposal and quotes that included one (1) one (1) minute video at a cost of $1, per video with TDC recommending six (6) videos for the year ($6, annually), social media services with a budget of $11, for improved design, content and increased ad spend. SEO services based on $1, a month for an annual total of $12, RPM Media services total for the year would be $29, of 15 Board of County

8 Regular Session Minutes On August 21, 2018 the TDC Advisory Board approved the recommendation to present RPM Media to the Board of County. Commissioner Kelly Owens asked about collecting analytics on views of our social media. Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the marketing agreements from RPM Media for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services in the amount of $12,000.00, Video Production services in the amount of $6, and Social Media services in the amount of $11, for a total expenditure of $29,988.00; to be reviewed and edited for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney. d. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY VISITOR GUIDE PUBLISHER DESIGNATION AWARD RFP Tourism Coordinator Sharie Turgeon addressed the Board and stated RFP was solicited for the purpose of receiving RFPs for the design and publication of a turn key Visitors Guide. The scope included design, content creation, editing, printing, paper and digital delivery. Establishing a multi media marketing plan involves finding resources that address a wide variety of markets. While digital and social media speak to a large majority of travelers, print is still considered an important tool for leisure travelers. The Okeechobee County Visitors Guide is a guide that is going to be specifically geared to addressing the needs of visitors through current, accurate and comprehensive information. This guide is not member based nor will there be any advertisements, each business will be given equal attention. At the August 21, 2018 TDC Advisory Board meeting the Tourism Coordinator provided each board member the original RFP, responses to the RFP from each respondent, samples provided by the publishers for creative and design reference and ranking sheets. At the request of staff each board member was to review the RFP, review the proposals, review the samples and complete the ranking sheet. The TDC Advisory Board by unanimous vote agreed to recommend Passport Publications as the designated publisher. Chairman Burroughs asked if there will be a digital version of the Guide, Ms. Turgeon stated yes. The Chairman also asked if the book could also be put on small give away USB drives, Ms. Turgeon thought it is a good idea. 8 of 15 Board of County

9 Regular Session Minutes Requested Action: Approve award RFP to Passport Publications & Media Corporation in the amount of $44, for the Okeechobee County Visitor Guide as recommended by the Tourist Development Council Advisory Board and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract; for review and editing by the County attorney for legal sufficiency. Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner e. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION AIRPORT HANGAR WAITING LIST POLICY AND PROCEDURE Airport Manager Kathy Scott addressed the Board and stated Okeechobee County Airport maintains a Waiting List for those who wish to lease County Owned T and Box Hangar space. In order to efficiently and fairly process requests to be placed on a Waiting List it is recommended that a written Hangar Waiting List Policy be developed and approved by the Board of County. Staff has contacted and researched other Airports to see how they handle their Waiting Lists and if they have a written Policy. If approved, implementation of this Policy for New Applicants will begin as of January 1, The Board discussed revising the deposit policy. If the client calls you and asks to be taken off the list, you give them back their $200 deposit. If you call the client and they say they don't want to be on the waiting list, then the county keeps the $200 deposit, because of the costs associated with holding the deposit. There was a discussion by the Board on how to amend the Administrative Regulation. Requested Action: Approve Administrative Regulation Airport Hangar Waiting List Policy with amendment to section 5.2, stating that if the applicant does not accept to enter into a lease agreement if they are contacted a second time and want to be removed from the wait list, the deposit will not be returned. Subject to the County Attorney's review. f. DISTRICT 19 MEDICAL EXAMINER - SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR DISTRICT 19 FLORIDA, AND THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, MARTIN COUNTY, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND ST. LUCIE COUNTY 9 of 15 Board of County

10 Regular Session Minutes Community Development Director Bill Royce addressed the Board and stated Medical Examiner for District 19 Florida, and the District Board of Trustees of Indian River State College, and Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties entered into an Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement (Medical Examiner) for 15 years beginning October 1, 2003 and ending on September 30, This Agreement provided for medical examiner services within the Medical Examiner District 19. Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between the Medical Examiner for District 19 Florida, and the District Board of Trustees of Indian River State College, and Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties, to provide for medical examiner services for a period of ten years beginning October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2028; and approve the appointment of Kelley Conrad, Budget Director, as a member to the Medical Examiner Budget Committee on behalf of Okeechobee County. The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the Interlocal Agreement for legal sufficiency. g. GRANT AGREEMENT-DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY PROGRAM SCHOOL BOARD OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FY Community Development Director Bill Royce addressed the Board and stated the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund was established as a result of F.S Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act. The County adopted Ordinance establishing a $3 fee for every civil traffic penalty to be used to fund driver's education programs in public and non-public schools. The funds must be used for enhancement, and not replacement, of driver education program funds. The funds shall be used for direct education purposes. Each driver education program receiving funds from this program should require that 30 percent of a student's time be spent in behind-the-wheel training. The School Board of Okeechobee County has requested to receive funds from the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund for fiscal year 2018/ of 15 Board of County

11 Regular Session Minutes Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and the School Board of Okeechobee County for distribution of Driver's Education Safety Trust Fund dollars for fiscal year 2018/2019 up to projected available balance of $77, on a reimbursement basis. Said Grant Agreement to be prepared by the County Attorney. Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner h. GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Chairman Terry Burroughs stated on August 22, 2018, the Board of County received a grant request Okeechobee County and Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation, in the amount of $250,000 for a one year term, to be paid in 4 equal installments of $62,500 for a total Grant award of $250, The term begins October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 and it was incorporated into the County Budget. Commissioner Kelly Owens requested quarterly updates. Requested Action: Approve and authorize the 1st Vice-Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation, in the amount of $250,000 for a one year term beginning October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, as prepared by the County Attorney. APPROVED [4 TO 0] Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner David Hazellief, Commissioner Bryant Culpepper, Kelly Owens, David Hazellief, Bradley G. RECUSED: Terry Burroughs i. GRANT AGREEMENT - OKEECHOBEE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Community Development Director Bill Royce addressed the Board and stated back on August 14, 2014 the Board approved the initial grant agreement for the Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District (OSWCD), District Program Manager position. The County does not provide health insurance for this position. Ms. Audrey Kuipers is the District Program Manager appointed by the OSWCD. The amount of $43,000 represents no change from the budget requests of 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and Okeechobee Soil & Water Conservation District, in the amount of $43, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the salary and benefits for a District Program Manager for services to be performed within Okeechobee County from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 11 of 15 Board of County

12 Regular Session Minutes 2019, to be paid in four equal quarterly installments of $10, each. Said Grant Agreement to be prepared by the County Attorney. David Hazellief, Commissioner j. OKEECHOBEE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION, FOR USE BY OKEECHOBEE DRUG COURT ADVOCATES REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM DRUG ABUSE TRUST FUND Chairman Terry Burroughs stated the Drug Abuse Trust Fund is funded statutorily by assessment against defendants in drug and alcohol related criminal cases. The amount and imposition of the assessment is at the judge's discretion. Assessments must be paid by the drug court participant prior to graduation. County Judge Jerald D. Bryant, consistently imposes the assessment of $100 in every drug related misdemeanor case and $50 or $100 in every DUI case. The Drug Abuse Trust was nearly depleted a few years ago and has since grown to an estimated balance of $22, Annual assessments collected average $11,000-$12,000. Judge Bryant would assist the participants in Drug Court with paying for the lab tests and the required counseling. These fees must be paid prior to Drug Court Graduation. The Okeechobee Drug Court Advocates would use the funds to assist these participants so they are able to graduate. Ms. Wendy Parent, Drug Court Manager for the 19th Circuit, addressed the board and discussed the Drug Court funding. Commissioner David Hazellief asked if he could get a report of offenders who keep having to re-test and the County pays for it. Mr. Frank Irby addressed the Board and stated the money being asked for is not a lot looking at other alternatives. Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and Okeechobee Substance Abuse Coalition, Inc., in the amount of $12,000 for use by Okeechobee Drug Court Advocates for the purpose of assisting needy adult drug court participants in paying for drug testing and counseling services from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, to be paid in four equal quarterly installments of $3,000 each. Said Grant Agreement to be prepared by the County Attorney. k. AMENDMENT TO FINAL GENERAL MILLAGE RATE RESOLUTION of 15 Board of County

13 Regular Session Minutes Budget Director Kelley Conrad addressed the Board and stated at the September 25 meeting, the Board approved Resolution , adopting a final general millage rate. Within 3 days of the final hearing, a copy of the resolution is to be sent to the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Department of Revenue. The Property Tax Oversight department of the Florida Department of Revenue advised that language in the resolution was not in compliance with their standards. They require that the resolution contain the rolled-back rate and the percentage increase/decrease of the rolled-back rate. Therefore, an amended resolution is attached, reflecting the required language and noting a scrivener's error. Requested Action: Approve Amended Resolution , adopting a final general millage rate for the 2018 tax year; declaring that said millage rate exceeds the rolledback rate; characterizing said percent as the percentage increase in property taxes; providing for distribution of the Resolution to the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector; providing an effective date. 4. Administration Report a. Community Development Director Bill Royce sitting in for County Administrator Robbie Chartier discussed the following: 1. Next meeting will be on Tuesday October 23rd at the County Health Department Auditorium 2. At the November 8th meeting we will have a presentation my Mariah McInnis of FWC regarding lake spraying, at the request of Commissioner Owens. 5. Commissioner Reports a. Commissioner Kelly Owens discussed the following: 1. Sponsorship packets for the Okeechobee Battlefield Friends are out. The Battlefield Reenactment is coming up in February. The Battlefield Friends have exhausted the funds from the TDC and need Sponsorships. 2. Attended Health and Safety Committee for the State to defend fully funding the SRO programs for the schools. Florida Association of Counties Lobby for SRO, decision will be at the November Conference. It will either become a Legislative Initiative or they will provide a Letter of Support to the Florida School Board Association. b. Commissioner Bradley G. discussed the following: 1. Status, Bridge on Cemetery Road in Fort Drum. 2. Used Car Lot off of SR 70 needs to be cleaned up. There was a Consensus of the Board to support the revoking of the Special Exception and cleanup that area. There was also a Consensus 13 of 15 Board of County

14 Regular Session Minutes of the Board to cleanup the old house on the south side of 70, right before you get to Tony Bishop's house. 3. Next Friday October 19th, the FOP is having a fundraising for the dog training facility/dog park. 4.. Issue at Okeechobee Shooting Sports on stray bullets going outside the facility. Plans to raise the backstop and do other protective measures. Code Enforcement to check if the fixes were constructed, if not have a meeting with Jeff Waite, the manager of Shooting Sports. County Attorney John Cassels discussed different litigation options. c. Commissioner Bryant Culpepper discussed the following: 1. High population of Veterans, issue with transport vans. Board to consider surplus and donating of older Van to The Warrior Center for transportation needs. To be brought back as an Agenda Item to discuss. d. Commissioner David Hazellief discussed the following: 1. Asked about Building Department records going online. Mr. Royce stated there is a Credit Card issue and will proceed without it, should be on line in one week. Commissioner Hazellief asked for an update at the next meeting. e. Chairman Terry Burroughs discussed the following: 1. FAC login, can view the particular policies that were worked on. 2. Issue with Broadband service providers for Rural Counties. Needed for economic development. 3. Roundabout discussion next Tuesday evening at Pier II. 4. Sent out information on Amendments for the November Ballot. 5. Skill gap analysis will be started in January, 2019, six Counties will be involved. 6. Letter in your about information on Drug Court. 6. Additional Documents, If Any, Presented At Meeting a. LAKESIDE RANCH STORMWATER TREATMENT AREA PRESENTATION Requested Action: Receive a presentation from Ms. Elizabeth Pigman of the SFWMD, on the Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area. RECEIVED V. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Terry Burroughs declared the Regular Session of the Board of County adjourned at 11:10 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 14 of 15 Board of County

15 Regular Session Minutes ATTEST: By: Terry W. Burroughs - Chairman Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: Jeffrey Shain, Deputy Clerk (SEAL) Approved: 15 of 15 Board of County