County Administrator Alan Pierce's report for the September 20th Franklin County Commission meeting

Report to the Board of County Commissioners

September 20, 2011

1-     At the request of Commissioner Sanders, Board action to recognize Ms. Isobel Odegaard on her 90^th Birthday, and for her enthusiasm for Franklin County.

2-     Board action to close Chili Blvd, east and west, for the Oyster Spat Festival on St. George Island, Oct 7-9.

3-     Inform Board that Mr. Charlie Galloway has submitted a letter of resignation as Assistant Veteran’s Officer, effective Sept. 30, 2011, but he is willing to work beyond that for a smooth transition.  Mr. Galloway’s position is a budgeted part-time position, with no benefits.  Board action to allow Mr. William Scott to advertise to fill the position.

4-     Inform Board that the county’s Legislative Delegation meeting will take place on Thursday, Sept. 29, 4-6 PM, here in the Annex. 

5-     Inform the Board that over a year ago I made a request for some DOT landscaping money on behalf of Commissioner Jackel.  The request was made over the telephone and I never actually filled out a grant request.  The Board is in receipt of a Notice from DOT that it has been awarded $10,000 for landscaping of the intersection of Franklin Blvd. and Gulf Beach Drive on St. George Island.  Board action to accept the award. 

6-     I have since informed DOT that the county might be interested in other landscaping grants so we are on the list for $10,000 if funds are available in 2013.  The grant requires that the funds must be spent in a DOT right of way so the county is limited on the places where these funds can be used.

7-     Board action on airport bids that were opened at the last meeting.  Details to be provided by Mr. Mosteller.

8-     Board action to send letters of support for acquisition of by the US Fish and Wildlife Service from The Nature Conservancy for the 3.9 acres of land the TNC bought as an access point to St. Vincent Island.  The land was bought from the Schoelles family last year.  The letters of support have been requested by the TNC.

9-     Inform the Board that the county has passed its 2 year Flood Mitigation Review so every flood insurance policy holder will be entitled to at least a 10% reduction of their premium.  Ms. Rachel Ward is attempting to increase the county’s score so that there could be a 15% reduction.

10- Inform the Board that Commissioner Jackel has asked that the Planning Office research the availability of getting beach warning flags for St. George Island, Carrabelle Beach, and Alligator Point.  DEP provides such flags free and we order on-line from Oct.1 to Dec. 15.  Board direction on how many sets of flags it wants.  There are five flags in each set, representing different beach conditions.

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