Board of County Commissioners · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM · South Walton Annex BCC Boardroom, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
County Commission
This meeting was held on Aug 25, 2026. Its minutes aren't posted yet, so the summary below was written from the agenda before the meeting: it says what was planned, not what was decided. Decisions and votes will appear once the minutes are.
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners agenda for August 25, 2026 has 23 items that affect Santa Rosa Beach (23 countywide), including Recognition of Linda Thompson, Library Branch Manager retirement, Recognition of Employee of the Quarter and Exceptional Customer Service Award and Items - Clerk, Administration, Attorney, HR, Planning, Public Works, and Tourism.
Why it matters
Items marked countywide apply to all of Walton County, including Santa Rosa Beach.
On the agenda
Development & zoning1 item
Nokuse Land Conservancy Ingress/Egress
Derek Breakfield requested approval of an ingress/egress across County-owned property to provide access to a Nokuse parcel.
Budget & taxes9 items
IBM Mobile Device Manager Contract
The board approved Quotation No. 21745263 with IBM Corporation for mobile device manager services for county cell phones.
- $30,528.00 · IBM mobile device manager annually
Paxton Rural Health Clinic Utility Expenses
The board approved payment of utility expenses for the Paxton Rural Health Clinic, including past-due balances, for up to twelve months or until is reached, and authorized county staff to perform and pay for necessary emergency repairs for the next three months.
Operational Audit Priorities and Scope of Work
The board requested direction regarding operational audit priorities and scope of work from Chief Financial Officer Melissa Thomason.
Nonprofit Agency Funding Program for 2027
The board received an update and requested direction regarding the Nonprofit Agency Funding Program for 2027.
District Discretionary Fund Policy Updates
The board requested direction regarding updates to District Discretionary Fund policy.
2026
The board approved advertising and scheduling a for September 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the DeFuniak Springs Boardroom to consider a amending the 2026 budget for the Self-Insurance Fund and Tourism Development Fund.
Daughette Canal Special Assessments Reimposition
The board approved a to reimpose and provide for collection of Special Assessments in the Daughette Canal Municipal Service Benefit Unit for 2026-2027.
Operational and Forensic Audits Discussion
Commissioner Dan Curry requested discussion and direction on Operational and Forensic Audits.
Countywide Operational Audits Direction
Chair Brad Drake requested direction for Countywide Operational Audits to improve service delivery while optimizing the use of public resources and funding.
Roads & infrastructure4 items
Flock Cameras on County Roads
Commissioner Dan Curry requested discussion regarding Flock cameras on county roads.
Parking Garage on Meade Property
Commissioner Donna Johns requested discussion on parking garage on Meade property.
Parking Discussion
Commissioner Donna Johns requested discussion on parking.
Public Works Report a Problem QR Code
Commissioner Donna Johns requested discussion on Public Works Report a Problem QR code.
Public safety1 item
Fire Rescue Special Assessments Reimposition
The board approved a to reimpose and provide for collection of Fire Rescue Special Assessments for 2026-2027.
Parks1 item
Beach Property Acquisitions and Renourishment Update
Commissioner Dan Curry requested a beach update, including current or proposed property acquisitions, status of previously acquired property and sale of frontage, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers survey, and progress on beach renourishment efforts.
Other7 items
Recognition of Linda Thompson, Library Branch Manager retirement
Linda Thompson was recognized for her retirement after 26+ years of service to Walton County.
Recognition of Employee of the Quarter and Exceptional Customer Service Award
Kaleb Blankenship, Beach Maintenance Technician, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter (Quarter 2), and Randy French, Beach Maintenance Assistant Crew Leader, received the Exceptional Customer Service Award (Quarter 2).
Items - Clerk, Administration, Attorney, HR, Planning, Public Works, and Tourism
The board approved the Expenditure Approval List, July 2026 meeting minutes, surplus of a Microsoft Surface laptop, records disposition request, renewal of WAN and Internet Access agreement with Information Transport Solutions, IBM mobile device manager contract, Taylor Engineering expert witness contract renewal, adoption of NPPFA 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, Design Review Board vacancy, FPL LED Lighting Agreement, and renewals of tourism contracts with Turner Public Relations, Zehnder Communications, and Downs & St. Germain Research. All items passed on the .
- $30,528.00 · IBM mobile device manager annual cost
Overdose Awareness Day
Ryan Mims requested approval to designate August 31, 2026 as Overdose Awareness Day in Walton County.
National Preparedness Month
The board approved a recognizing September 2026 as National Preparedness Month.
Beach Chair Vending Contract Options
Commissioner Dan Curry requested discussion and direction regarding future beach chair vending contract options, including current issues and concerns.
Status Update on Entry Sign into Walton County
Commissioner Donna Johns requested a status update on entry sign into Walton County, added as an agenda item.
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