County Commission

Approved Resolution 2025-42 on consent agenda adopting the Watershed Master Plan with effective date July 22, 2025.

Vice-Chair Curry requested direction on implementation and impact of Senate Bill 180. Attorney Adkinson provided briefing clarifying that effective August 1, 2024, counties are prohibited from adopting ordinances imposing more restrictive or burdensome land development processes. He addressed litigation challenges by other counties and recommended Walton County work with state lobbyist on potential amendments rather than participate in current litigation. Discussion followed regarding neighborhood plans adopted since August 1, 2024, and repeal process for affected ordinances.

Added to agenda by Chair Johns. Chair Johns presented request and discussed December 2022 Assessment Report prepared by Planning & Development Department and Building Division. Administrator Kellenberger requested authorization to collaborate with Deputy Planning Director Stephen Schoen to review the report and submit feedback to Board at August 26, 2025 Regular Meeting.

Approved on consent agenda. Total approvals across all funds: $16,672,227.81

• $4,740,306.24 · General Fund
• $458,663.47 · Public Works
• $62,145.07 · Building Department
• $1,956.74 · N.W. Mosquito Control
• $35,475.00 · Mosquito Control State
• $8,997,789.47 · Fine & Forfeiture
• $75,607.00 · Public Safety - 911
• $925.21 · Section 8 Housing
• $524,607.76 · Tourist Dev. Council
• $1,552,159.36 · Solid Waste Enterprise
• $159,369.34 · Recreation Plat Fee
• $63,223.15 · Capital Projects Fund
• $16,672,227.81 · Total

Approved and authorized Chair to sign on consent agenda, increasing contract time by 153 days for Contract No. 25-09.

Accepted quarterly report as presented.

Approved application to Volunteer Florida through FDEM and FEMA on consent agenda.

• $10,000.00 · CERT Grant from Volunteer Florida through FDEM and FEMA

Approved application to Volunteer Florida through FDEM and FEMA on consent agenda.

• $10,000.00 · Citizen Corps Grant from Volunteer Florida through FDEM and FEMA

Approved and authorized Chair to sign on consent agenda for services effective August 10, 2025 through August 9, 2026.

Approved and authorized Chair to sign Amendment No. 2 and Exercise of First Option to Renew on consent agenda for Expert Witness Testimony services.

Approved and authorized Chair to sign on consent agenda.

Approved extension of contract until August 29, 2025 on consent agenda.

Approved purchase on consent agenda.

• $50,000.00 · Vehicle for Custodial Department, amount not to exceed

Approved Resolution 2025-43 by motion from Commissioner Glidewell, second by Vice-Chair Curry.

Accepted quarterly report as presented.

Approved FY 2026 Event Grant Program after discussion and amendment. Board approved removal of Sinfonia events from the funding allocation list and directed staff to reallocate funds to support new Walton County-based events in early development stages. Discussion regarding appropriate use of grant funds and emphasis on support for long-standing large-scale Walton County events noted.

• $510,000.00 · Total FY 2026 Event Grant Program funding, revised from $500,000

Approved request to schedule and advertise public hearing to consider revisions to County Administrator Ordinance.

Approved request to schedule and advertise special meeting for executive session regarding litigation.

Commissioner Anderson requested identification of funding and move forward with the South Walton Senior Center. Administrator Kellenberger recommended CFO Thomason work collaboratively with Legal Department to identify potential funding sources.