Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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Tuesday September 25, 2012

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News Segment 1

Complaint Filed against Allan Osborne

The Florida Elections Commission has received a complaint alleging the Samuel A. Osborne violated state statutes for failing to mark a political advertisement with a proper disclaimer. The Commission has given Osborn the choice of either accepting the charge and paying a small fine, or denying it and face a full investigation and paying a possible much larger fine.

In a letter dated September 21st, the Commission says the matter can be considered a minor violation if certain criteria are met. The conditions include the violation, this being the first time the person has violated the rule, Osborn agrees to correct the conduct if feasible and the person must be named and the complainant must not allege that the advertising was either deceptive or influenced the outcome of the election. The Commission says this case meets the criteria.

The letter says Osborn can choose to resolve the matter by neither admitting or denying the allegation, but paying a small fine within 20 days. If Osborn does not accept the offer, the Commission says the case will be investigated. The Commission will then hold a hearing. If Osborn is found at fault, there could be a $1,000 fine for the violation.

The letter ends with a warning that Osborn can not discuss the case, but can seek the advice of an attorney. The person who made the claim is not prohibited from discussing the matter. The letter indicates that Robert Nelson filed the complaint.

Nelson was a recent candidate for Walton Commission seat 1. Before the August 14th election, Osborn handed out copies of a packet talking about candidates he opposed. Osborn gave a copy of this to WZEP. A second packet copy is reported to also make statements of candidates he approved of. Walton Commissioner Cecilia Jones was cited in the packet with numerous complaints or statements by Osborn or the author. Several candidates talked to WZEP and indicated they did not believe the statements were accurate. Though others said they felt they had the right to file a complaint, Nelson is the only candidate who indicated he would pursue action. There has also been questions about the venues the packet was handed out at and the persons who participated in the distribution.

News Segment 2

WC BCC Agenda

The Walton County Board of Commissioners will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 25, beginning at 9:00 AM at the Walton County Courthouse.

8:00 AM Workshop to discuss RESTORE Act

9:05 AM Approval of Consent Agenda
1. Approve Expenditure Approval List (EAL)
2. Approve Minutes of September 11, 2012 Regular Meeting
3.Approve the 2013 Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP) Agreement for the widening and resurfacing of CR 3280 from Magnolia Lodge Road to SR 20
4. Approve the 2013 Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) Agreement for the widening and resurfacing of CR 183 from SR 81 to Knox Hill Road
5. Approve the Walton-DeFuniak State Aid to Libraries Grant Application and 2013-2018 Long Range Plan
6. Approve the 2012-2016 Regional Workforce Board Strategic and Operating Plan as per the Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County
7. Authorize the Value Adjustment Board and the Property Appraiser to make a first certification and extension of the 2012 tax roll prior to completion of the VAB Hearings
8. Approve a Resolution amending the budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 to account for unanticipated grant revenue for the Supervisor of Elections office
9. Approve a Resolution amending the budget in the Debt Service fund for unanticipated revenues from the Sales Surtax Revenue Notes Series 2012-A and 2012-B for the purpose of the 331 bridge construction
10. Approve to transfer $25, 275 from the Contingency funds to complete the funding for the CDBG Dixie RV Project
11. Allow Heather Dingman, newly hired Senior Planner, to participate in the ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Money Purchase Plan due to her ineligibility to contribute in the Florida Retirement System

Gerry Demers, Interim County Administrator
1. Holly Holt/Harriet Simmons, Walton County Health Department
a. Request approval for the 2012-2013 contract between Walton County Board of Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Health for operation of the Walton County Health Department
b. Request approval of the 2012-2013 Services Fee Scale
c. Request approval to remove surplus/damaged property from inventory
2. Public Works
a. Request approval for the Clerk of Court to collect on the Windsor Estates Letter of Credit
3. Administration
a. Approve the Accounting and Retention Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Inc.
b. Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of DeFuniak Springs for Building Department services
c. Request permission to allow Administration to negotiate the transfer of human resource functions to the Clerk of Courts and advertise for a public hearing to consider a Resolution amending the budget.
d. Request approval of Gulf Coast Consortium Interlocal Agreement
Dawn Moliterno, Tourist Development Council Executive Director
1. Request approval of Addendum to the Southwest Airlines Agreement
2.Acquisition by patent of the four beach access parcels from the Bureau of Land Management (Dune Allen, One Seagrove, Phillips Inlet and Walton Dunes)
3.Request approval to rollover encumbrance for anticipated expenditures of approved capital projects from unanticipated revenue for FY2011-12
4.Request approval of recommendation provided by the TDC Advisory Council for Life Guard Services Contract with South Walton Fire District for nine lifeguard stations.
5. Request approval of the recommendation to designate Gulf Place as a beach neighborhood based on the approved standard operating procedures allowing TDC to market the destination
6. TDC Update
Toni Craig, County Attorney
1. Request approval of the release of lien for the Walton County SHIP Mortgage against Deborah Ard and the real property situated at 39 Turner Street, Laurel Hill, FL
Public Hearings
1. Consider an Ordinance amending Ordinance 2012-03 regarding the Charter
County and Regional Transportation System Surtax (331 Bridge)
Chairman Scott A. Brannon, District One
1. Planning Commission Appointee
Public Comments – please limit comments to five minutes or less
1. Request by David Stanley/Ocean Quest LLC re: Code Enforcement Fine at 441 Peachtree Circle, Santa Rosa Beach

News Segment 3

DFS Meeting

Ellen Mayfield said her heart if filled with gratitude for Ed Joyner, who is retiring at the end of this month. Mayfield works with a number of community projects and says Joyner has always helped her with any needs and called him a team player. She said the city workers need to be thanked more often.

DeFuniak Springs Planning Director Greg Scoville has been removed from his job after refusing to take a required random drug test under the City’s Drug Free Workplace policy. Scoville read a statement. He said he believes the random drug testing policy violates his legal rights. He said he supplied a copy of a case where it was challenged and they prevailed. Council member Kermit Wright said if they set a precedent, then they will have to throw out all aspects of the drug testing. he says he thinks it is important. Wright and Mac Work both said they can have their names put into the testing pool. The Council approved the termination 5-0. City Manager Sara Bowers said they send in the names to a company who randomizes them and sends someone out to test.

The Council approved a renter opening the community center an hour earlier for a wedding after the happy couple asked for the help, approved a community center fee waiver for Walton Middle School’s Mother’s Day fundraiser for the ESE Technology Department, approved closing roads for the Homecoming parade, hired someone to assist with Christmas Reflections, agreed to appoint Jean Anderson to the Christmas Reflections Board due to her ability to fluff, approved a fee waiver for the Chautauqua Building and Amphitheater for JRAFROTC for a Military Ball and a 5K race, approved a group to use the amphitheatre and to decorate a tree for an Alzheimer's event on November 3.

Ellen Mayfield asked the Council to consider adding $50 to the Chautauqua Hall renter’s fee for Christmas use. She said people who come can cause traffic backups and more, then they go around the Lake but do not pay to see the lights. Council member Kermit Wright suggested that anyone going through the gate should have to pay the entrance fee. Mayor Carpenter noted some who come are helping provide for the city such as when they hire local catering. Attorney Adkinson noted they would have to change the ordinance. He said anyone who needs to go to the Chautauqua Building can simply park across the street and not go around the Lake. Council member Kelley said charging everyone the $3 would make sure Christmas Reflections benefits as everyone pays the same. Council agreed that once the barricades go up, anyone entering Circle Drive would have to pay, no matter where they are going. The only exception is the residents who live on Circle Drive. Those renting will be advised ahead of time. Later in the meeting, Carpenter asked about paying for some such as the league of Cities to see the lights as the come from all over to hold a meeting at the Chautauqua Building. Council agreed they would simply buy tickets for the group.

Wright then suggested adding $50 to the Chautauqua Building rental fee to go towards the elevator fund. He told the Council liability scares him and the stairs scare him. The fund is $34,000 away from being able to put an elevator in the building. Wright suggested taking $34,000 of the old health building funds and apply it to the elevator. The $50 fee would go to repay the fund. Wright said they need the elevator. Mayor Carpenter said he does not agree with taking the money from the old health building.

Wright suggested moving the budget’s organizational requests to a later date. He said when they consider what the organizations should get, they do not know where the budget will stand. Wright says they should pay police officers and workers then if there is something leftover they can help the non-profit organizations. He says they should not base disbursement of funds on what they received last year, rather on how many citizens are served by the organizations. Kelley agreed that workshop would be a good thing.

The Council approved an interlocal agreement with the County for building inspection services and approved an agreement with the police union for an annual raise.

And if you are going to be boring, you have to pay. The Council approved requiring customers who need line boring to pay for the additional service.

News Segment 4

Looking for the arrest report? http://jailpublic.co.walton.fl.us. This is the new jail search page. Use the drop down calendar to find dates.

Sports - Listen to WZEP for national and local sports. Email us your local sports stories and scores.
More online at our website

In High School Volleyball
Tuesday, September 25
Walton at Choctaw 5 and 6 pm

In Middle School Football
Tuesday, September 25
Walton hosts Chipley 5 pm

Join us on Wednesdays for the Jimbo Fisher Show from 6-7 pm right here on WZEP.

It’s the first away game of the season for the FSU Seminoles on Saturday, September 29th. Join us right here on WZEP as we air the game. Pre-game at 3 pm. Kick-off at 5 pm. Go Noles!

The Gulf Coast Pro Baseball World Series will be coming to Douglass Crossroads Park on October 6th and 7th. More information and brackets will be released at a later time. For sponsorship information, call 333-2684.

Obituaries - Listen in the morning, just after noon and the 4pm hour
Also online at our website

Darwin Dunlap, age 74, of Miramar Beach, passed away September 24. Clary-Glenn is in charge of the arrangements.

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