County Commission meeting results - 3/22/05

Approved
? Carson Oaks ? final plat approval
? Laurel Grove Phase III ? final plat approval
? Eagle?s Landing at Inlet Beach ? final plat approval
? Cedar Woods at WaterColor ? final plat approval
? Lakewood Development ? final plat approval
? Ordinance to establish Somerset as a Community Development District
? Amendment to the county investment policy to provide greater flexibility in investments
? Execution of the Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for the County Road 83-A/Bay Loop Road Project
? New compactor for the Walton County landfill - $430,275
? New 4-wheel drive hydraulic excavator for Walton County Public Works - $159,113
? Post Arts Quest Flags for the 17th annual event
? National Crime Victims? Rights Week proclamation
? To pave a portion of Lancelot Road in Mossy Head for Spectraflex, Inc.
? To apply for a grant for a new library bookmobile
? Emergency Management Preparedness Assistance Grant totaling $128,365
? Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
? Interlocal Agreement for Dispatch Services with South Walton Fire District
? Florida Department of Environmental Protection Hurricane Recovery Grant for dune restoration - $5,570,000
? Schippers Marine contract changed to include reconstruction of the last two accesses damaged in Hurricane Ivan
? County Road 283 Realignment at U.S. Highway331
? Designation of portion of U.S. 98 as ?Henry Koerber Memorial Boulevard?
? Lease agreement between Walton County and Charles S. Ryan for commercial property in Freeport
? States Attorney agreement for prosecution of county ordinances
? Increase by $5 for boat launch, dog tag and beach permit fees
? Sugar Sands also know as Lehigh Development Order
? Solicitation of private sector proposals for development at Mossy Head industrial Park

Committees and boards
? Committee was formed to survey and nix the unnecessary crosswalks, signage and speed bumps on old U.S. Highway 98
? Committee formed to look at lighting issues
? New appointments made to Transportation Planning Organization Bicycle Committee, Competency Board, ADA Committee and Council of Aging.

Continued
? Proposal for affordable modular housing and factory at Mossy Head Industrial Park
? Purchase of D&D Pet Motel as a temporary animal shelter
? Purchase of the old Wal-Mart building, appraisals were accepted
? Possibility of a Sheriff?s Office traffic unit and citation officer
? Possibility of abolishing permitting for barns and sheds
? $10,000 donated to DeFuniak Little League if county can match it, will look for funds ion budget
? Possibility of adding a Neighborhood/Community Planner position

Public hearings scheduled
? Public hearing April 26 for Construction Parking Amendment to section 20-10, Walton County Code of Ordinances
? White Sand Protection Amendment to the Land Development Code

The next scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting will be a land use meeting April 5 at 5 p.m. at the South Walton Courthouse Annex.