County Commission

Approved on the consent agenda the Property Appraiser application to split an existing parcel and amended the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate with Turas Technologies LLC to extend until July 31, 2025.

Adopted Ordinance 2025-11 removing LDC Section 2.20.00.8.3.c, which previously prohibited the use of Accessory Dwelling Units as short-term rentals, to align county regulations with state law.

Approved moving forward with the formal abandonment of the 20-foot plated alleyway located between Lots 526 and 535 to correct an oversight from a 2006 alley abandonment.

Where: 771 Railroad Ave; Lots 526 and 535

Approved on the consent agenda for various county funds totaling $17,416,579.61.

• $2,978,423.03 · General Fund
• $710,317.87 · Public Works
• $2,625.00 · MSBU
• $86,315.55 · Building Department
• $9,146.44 · N.W. Mosquito Control
• $57.04 · Mosquito Control State
• $8,986,023.56 · Fine & Forfeiture
• $4,389.18 · Section 8 Housing/HUD
• $1,774,785.58 · Tourist Dev. Council
• $1,234,956.46 · Solid Waste Enterprise
• $24,524.33 · Recreation Plat Fee
• $1,607.21 · Sidewalk Fund
• $1,603,408.36 · Capital Projects Fund
• $17,416,579.61 · Total expenditures

Approved moving forward with establishing a Self-Funded health insurance plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Approved a 50-percent pay increase for Interim County Administrator Brian Kellenberger, with compensation for County Administrator-related duties to be paid from the General Fund and Tourism Department-specific work from the Tourism Fund.

Approved on the consent agenda a temporary road closure of C.R. JOA for the outdoor event, JOA 10K Thanksgiving Day Race.

Where: C.R. JOA

Approved on the consent agenda a temporary road closure on July 4, 2025, of portions of several streets in Grayton Beach for the annual Grayton Beach 4th of July Parade.

Where: Grayton Beach

Approved on the consent agenda Resolution 2025-38 and a Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for beautification and updated irrigation project on Highway 331 (S.R. 83 from U.S. Highway 98 north of Chat Holley Road).

Where: Highway 331; S.R. 83; U.S. Highway 98; Chat Holley Road

Approved on the consent agenda an Interlocal Agreement between Walton County and the City of DeFuniak Springs for utilization of the DeFuniak Springs Community Center during emergencies and disasters.

Where: DeFuniak Springs Community Center

Approved on the consent agenda a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tri State Christian Camp regarding utilization of Camp property and facilities during emergencies and disasters.

Approved on the consent agenda Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 24-33, the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Franchise Agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida.

Approved a motion authorizing the Chair to send a letter on behalf of the Board to Representative Abbott and Senator Trumbull requesting state funding support for the WebEOC and DEMES programs, with Jeff Goldberg to draft the letter. The Board noted that a three-month WebEOC subscription would cost $9,000 and an annual subscription would total $33,000.

• $9,000 · Three-month WebEOC subscription cost
• $33,000 · Annual WebEOC subscription cost

Approved on the consent agenda a partnership with the Greater Driftwood Homeowner's Association to construct a 24 x 36 pavilion with amenities at Driftwood Park.

Where: Driftwood Park

Approved allocating District 5 Recreational Plat Fees not to exceed $150,000 for restroom facilities and site work including utility tap and connections at the South Walton Dog Park.

• $150,000 · Allocation for South Walton Dog Park restroom facilities and site work

Where: South Walton Dog Park

Approved on the consent agenda the minutes from May 13, May 22, May 27, and June 10, 2025 meetings.

Approved on the consent agenda a three-year agreement between Walton County and Emerald Coast Regional Council for the administration and implementation of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP Program).

Continued discussion pending negotiations with Commissioner Drake, Attorney Adkinson, a bed tax collector representative, Tourism Director Matt Algarin, and PGA Tour representatives to negotiate terms and explore alternatives for a potential PGA Tour event.

Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 amending Chapter 2 of the County Code to create new sections related to the position of County Administrator. The ordinance requires three affirmative votes for appointment and removal of the County Administrator and does not include confirmation procedures for department heads at this time.