Subject: WZEP AM 1460 First News Monday 03-08-10
 
 WZEP AM 1460 First News
MondayMarch 08, 2010
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DFS Agenda

 

The DeFuniak Springs City Council is to meet this evening at 6pm at city hall on Highway 90.

 

After the opening ceremony and past minutes, Mayor Harold Carpenter has listed relocation, pertaining to land purchases.

 

City planner Greg Scoville lists an adoption hearing for for an ordinance amending the land development regulations adding a section for site plan review, defining and regulating minor site plans.

 

The Walton County Clerk of Court Relay for Life Team has a request to waive rental fees as does the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.

 

The city attorney has the first reading of the city clerk changes, something that could happen if the council and voters approve.

 

Assistant city manager bill Holloway has the Enterprise Zone annual report and rejection of bids for a used pick-up truck.

 

City manager Kim Kirby has an FDOT road maintenance contract renewal, an interlocal agreement with Walton County, a firefighter position, discuss personnel policy and the Northwest Florida League of Cities.

 

There are bills to be paid and reports as well as time for comments.

 

 

WC BCC Agenda

 

Tuesday, at 3:30 PM, the 2009 Beaches of South Walton Artist of the year reception and ceremony will take place at the South Walton Courthouse Annex with the presentation of artwork.

 

The meeting starts at 4PM Tuesday, with the consent agenda, including the bills to be paid and past minutes.

Approve to surplus one truck from the Walton County Animal Control

Approve a resolution to amend the budget to roll forward revenues and expenditures for the Solid Waste Fund from fiscal year 2008-2009 into fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $188,819.00

A resolution amending the budget to recognize excess revenues in the Supervisor of Elections accounts in the amount of $4,500 for fiscal year 2009-2010

Approve the Investment Report for quarter ended December 31, 2009

Release of Code Enforcement Lien against property owned by Susinskas

Approve License Agreement from the Department of the Air Force to use on the property located on Eglin Air Force Base

Approve a Resolution approving a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust as requested by the Florida Association of Counties Trust (FACT)

Approve for the Sheriff’s Office to submit applications for the Florida Department of Transportation grants including Alcohol and Impaired Driving, Speed Control and Aggressive Driving, Traffic Records, Child Passenger Safety, Occupant Protection, and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

 

Lyle Seigler, Interim County Administrator

Citizens Services

a.   Letter of Support for PanCare Grant request

Emergency Response

EMS Medical Director RFQ 09-047, Animal Adoption Fee Resolution

Public Works

Interlocal Agreements between Walton County and the City of Freeport, School Board and City of DeFuniak Springs

Lakeview Drive Road Improvements ITB 010-010 Award

Hotz Avenue Congestion Issue

Administration

Maria Williams, Bear Management, keeping Florida Black Bears wild

Leisure Lake MSBU Ballot Results

Florida Back to Work Program through Workforce Development

Update on the Transportation Committee as directed by the Board at the February 23rd meeting

 

Sonny Mares, TDC Garfield Street Addition (Observation Deck) Bid Award

Office of County Attorney Adopt a Resolution establishing a Records Management Accountability Program for public records

Commissioner Cecilia Jones, District Five, Adopt a Resolution designating March 26 and March 27, 2010 as Scenic Highway 30A Days in Walton County

Commissioner Kenneth Pridgen, District Two, Reconsider the bid award to Crossroads Consulting Services for a Feasibility Study to assess the need of a multi-purpose sports complex in south Walton County and the bid award to Tomlinson Graham Group for the Feasibility Study to assess the need of an outdoor performing arts complex in south Walton County

 

Gerry Demers, Planning and Development Services Division

Legislative Items:

Leave No Trace Ordinance (only one Public Hearing required)

 

The DFS meeting is this evening at 6pm and the BCC meeting is Tuesday at 4pm.

WZEP News Segment 1
From First News, here are selected, edited area headlines from Saturday’s Walton Sun
In tough times, business owners pitched in to open a unique space at Shoppes of South Haven in Santa Rosa Beach.
Sextuplets lend star power to a race at Seaside.
Now in its second year, Project Princess in again on a mission to provide prom memories for all Walton County junior and senior high school girls.
A dead beaver wearing a shirt caused motorists along US 331 to do a double take.
Sightseeing snowbirds dig up a piece of history.
The Children’s Volunteer Health Network opens doors in South Walton.
 
From First News, here are selected, edited area headlines from Saturday’s Daily News
17 yr-old Fort Walton Beach teen, Chris Pitcock was shot and killed on Thursday evening.
Destin Physician Robert Bourlier and his wife were arrested Friday and charged with illegally writing prescriptions that allegedly led to the deaths of 2 patients.
Area lawmakers seek federal help for fishermen.
The Valparaiso election has its attraction as six candidates are running for 2 commission seats.
Ground has been broken for the newest business at Bob Sikes Airport, Crestview Technology Air Park.
Democrat, Jan Fernald has entered the District 4 state House race.
 
From First News, here are selected, edited area headlines from Sunday’s Daily News
3 teens have been arrested in connection with the shooting in FWB Thursday that killed 17 yr-old Christopher Pitcock. They have been charged with murder and attempted armed robbery.
Eglin played an integral role during WWII.
Political foes, Bruce Arnold and Brent Smith, square off again during this year’s Valparaiso mayoral race.
Nipa Hut’s liquor license could be revoked. State agents say the Fort Walton Beach club violates regulations.
Destin residents worry and pray about the impending presence of a strip club.
Navarre fifth grader, Hannah Pinson has won the regional spelling bee. She will represent Northwest Florida in the Scripps-Howard National Spelling Bee in Washington DC this summer.


WZEP News Segment 2
 

Plane Crashes

 

Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson says the plane went down in the gulf with witnesses and authorities launched jet skies and called the coast guard. This in response to a World War II era AT6-Texan splashing into the gulf about a mile offshore from Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Shortly after making impact, the plane sank.

 

The pilot was identified as 60-year-old Dr. Herman Evan Zeiger of Birmingham, AL, a neurosurgeon. Zeiger was flying in a formation with several other planes when the crash happened. Zeiger also had a female passenger in the plane. Other planes circled, attempting to locate the missing aircraft and occupants. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team helped locate the plane and recovered the two bodies inside. Both were pronounced dead.

 

The FAA coordinated efforts to retrieve the plane from the Gulf of Mexico, and is conducting the investigation into the cause of the tragedy. Investigators with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) arrived in South Walton County Sunday. A salvage team from Atlanta, Georgia recovered the aircraft. Out of the water, it allows FAA and NTSB personnel to examine the wreckage to help determine what may have gone wrong.


Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a call about the crash from the Walton County Sheriff's Office at 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Members of the Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife, and the Walton County Sheriff's Office searched for Zeiger. The bodies and wreckage were found in 50 foot deep water. 

 

Numerous agencies assisted including the U.S. Coast Guard, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the South Walton Fire District, and The Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter (Air One) also provided crucial information to those on the water searching for the aircraft.


WZEP News Segment 3

 

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Battle of the Badges! At the Boys and Girls Club Teen Center in DFS. It’s the Walton County Sheriff’s Office against the Walton County Correctional Officers. Friday, March 26th at 5:30 pm. The winning team will play the teen center team. $2 admission at the door. $5 entry for shooting competitions. Concessions will be available on site. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast. Please contact Camile Cox at ccox@waltonso.org or 951-4949 with any questions.

 

Support Children in Crisis by playing in the 4th annual Children’s Neighborhood Charity Golf Tournament Friday, March 12th at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. Check in and lunch is at 11:00 with a noon shotgun start.  Cost is $75 per person. There will be prizes and awards.  All proceeds go to benefit The CIC Children’s Neighborhood.  Come join in, have a day of fun with Children in Crisis, a part of your local community. For more information or to register call 850-864-4242 or visit www.childrenincrisisfl.org.

 

The DFS Woman's Club and Pizza Hut are sponsoring the Third Annual Chautauqua 5KRun/Fun Walk Saturday March 13, 2010. Registration time is 7 a.m., start time is 8 a.m. The registration fee is $20 on the day of the race. You can request a registration form via email at: dfswomansclub@gmail.com or you can call Chris Guzowski at 892-5615.


Obituaries
 
Carl Waylon Coone, age 84, of DeFuniak Springs, passed away Saturday, March 6. A time of visitation will be held Wednesday, March 10, at Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 1474 Highway 83 North, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433, from 6 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 11, in the chapel of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home beginning at 2 p.m. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army. Flowers are being accepted. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.daviswatkins.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home and Crematory.
 
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