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Board of County Commissioners · Monday, November 24, 2025 · 1:00 PM · South Walton Annex BCC Boardroom, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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Summary

The Walton County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on November 24, 2025, where they approved numerous items, adopted addressing beach bonfire regulations and waterway designation changes, approved engineering contracts for road reconstruction and bridge design, awarded a lobbying services contract, and elected new board leadership. The board addressed several development projects, including approval of a hot mix asphalt plant in District 1 and adoption of a conceptual for Tucker Bayou. Items removed from the agenda included the Alderberry property purchase, the ride-share program RFP, and the Eastern Lake Beach Access project design contract.

Why it matters

The county approved significant infrastructure investments, including nearly $4 million for road reconstruction and over $6 million in capital project funding carryover, while also addressing beach bonfire regulations and development standards. The board elected new leadership and adjusted planning fees to reduce barriers for public consultation with county planning staff.

What happened

Development & zoning7 items

  • SEC Freeport Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Final Order

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Approved. Acceptance of ALJ recommended order for major development order MAJ25-000035 on 15.3 acres.

    Where: 07-1S-19-23000-001-0000

  • Garage 30A Major Development Order

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Removed from and approved. Acceptance of ALJ recommended order for major development order MAJ25-000039.

    Where: 01-3S-19-25000-001-0020

  • Hidden Pines Townhomes Amended Final Order

    Removed from and continued to future meeting. Request to approve amended Final Order with reduced proportionate fair share contribution.

    • $79,343.70 · Original PFS contribution
    • $42,316.64 · Revised PFS contribution

    Where: 25-2S-21-42000-005-0000

  • Sunliner Diner Major Development Order Continuation

    Removed from and continued. Request to continue to December 9, 2025 BCC meeting for major development order MAJ25-000044.

    Where: 01-3S-20-34630-000-00B0

  • Inlet Beach Neighborhood Plan Scrivener's Error Correction

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Approved. Removal of limited lodging permittable use under Village Mixed Use in IBNP and inclusion under Neighborhood Commercial to align with zoning districts.

  • Tucker Bayou Conceptual

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Adopted. 2025-23 for and adoption of Overlay Ordinance for major development MAJ25-000046 on 21.33 acres.

    Where: 35-2S-19-24000-001-0000; 26-2S-19-24000-009-0010

  • Text Amendments

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Adopted. 2025-24 for amending Sections 1.11.03, 1.11.05, 1.13.09, and 1.13.12 for and replat approval process.

Budget & taxes7 items

  • Expenditure Approval List (EAL)

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . Total approvals across all funds: $5,172,178.36.

    • $2,345,645.28 · General Fund
    • $1,473,920.22 · Public Works
    • $3,582.52 · Building Department
    • $150,000.00 · SHIP
    • $573.24 · N.W. Mosquito Control
    • $457.09 · Mosquito Control State
    • $56,566.19 · Fine & Forfeiture
    • $222,021.67 · Section 8 Housing /HUD
    • $454,950.97 · Tourist Dev. Council
    • $78,757.19 · Solid Waste Enterprise
    • $8,594.68 · Recreation Plat Fee
    • $377,109.31 · Capital Projects Fund
    • $5,172,178.36 · Total EAL

  • JAG-C Grant Agreement JG181

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . Grant awarded from Florida Department of Law Enforcement for Safe Connections Family Visitation Center project.

    • $22,169.00 · JAG-C grant agreement JG181 from Florida Department of Law Enforcement

  • 2026 for JAG-C Grant

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . 2025-81 amending FY 2026 budget in General Fund for unanticipated JAG-C grant revenue.

    • $22,169.00 · FY 2026 General Fund amendment for JAG-C grant revenue

  • TrafficJet Xpress Printer for Public Works Sign Shop

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . Approved purchase from master distributor Osburn Associates, Inc.

    • $35,250.00 · TrafficJet Xpress Printer for Public Works Sign Shop

  • Tourist Development Fund and Recreation Fee Carryforward

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Approved. 2025-87 to carry forward $4,650,000 in Tourist Development Fund and $1,819,756 in Recreation Fee Fund for FY 2026 Capital Improvement Projects.

    • $4,650,000.00 · Tourist Development Fund carryforward for FY 2026 CIP
    • $1,819,756.00 · Recreation Plat Fee Fund carryforward for FY 2026 CIP

  • F-250 4x4 Purchase for Beach Operations

    Passed 4–1 · split

    Approved. Purchase of vehicle for Beach Operations.

    • $69,400.00 · F-250 4x4 for Beach Operations

  • Planning Fees Termination

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Approved. Instructed staff to terminate pre-application and informational planning meeting fees effective immediately.

Roads & infrastructure7 items

  • Nellie Drive Connection Road Project Grant Administration

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . 2025-83 authorizing Anna Hudson to administer State-Funded Grant Agreement G2C01 with .

  • Old Town Santa Rosa Stormwater Management and Event Facility Project Grant Administration

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . 2025-84 authorizing Anna Hudson to administer State-Funded Grant Agreement G2403 with .

  • CR 395 North Road Reconstruction Task Order with Chipola Engineering Group

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Removed from and approved. Task Order ENG 25-11 for professional CEI services.

    • $307,180.00 · Task Order ENG 25-11 with Chipola Engineering Group for Professional CEI Services for CR 395 North Road Reconstruction and Multi-Use Path Project

  • CR 395 North Reconstruction and Multi-Use Path Project Construction Contract

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Removed from and approved. ITB ENG 25-23 awarded to Roberts & Roberts, Inc.

    • $3,889,900.80 · ITB ENG 25-23 for CR 395 North Reconstruction and Multi-Use Path project - total
    • $3,790,645.30 · Base bid
    • $99,255.50 · Bid alternate 1

  • Pedestrian Safety Counter Measures for CR 30-A at US 98

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Approved. Implementation of safety measures including Rapid Flashing Beacon funded through Tourist Development Tax.

    • $15,372.00 · Pedestrian safety counter measures for east end of CR 30-A at US 98 intersection

  • CR 280A and CR 280E Bridge Design

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Approved. ENG Task Order 25-13 with HDR, Inc. for professional engineering services for bridge design at Bruce Creek.

    • $473,382.00 · ENG Task Order 25-13 with HDR, Inc. for CR 280A Bridge design at Bruce Creek and CR 280E Bridge design at Bruce Creek

  • US Highway 98 Scenic Corridor Standards Reinstatement

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Approved as amended. Motion to reinstate U.S. Highway 98 Scenic Corridor Standards except for Heirloom Donuts (grandfathered based on when advertisement was created).

Utilities2 items

  • Hwy 393 Municipal Parking Facility Service Agreement

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . Application for Service and Customer Agreement with Regional Utilities.

    • $1,200.00 · Service fee for Hwy 393 Municipal Parking Facility

  • Oyster Lake Beautification Project Service Agreement

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . Application for Service and Customer Agreement with Regional Utilities.

    • $486.00 · Service fee for Oyster Lake Beautification Project

Parks1 item

  • Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access Task Order with Kimley-Horn

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . Task Order 26-02 for design and permitting services.

    • $246,780.00 · Task Order 26-02 with Kimley-Horn for design and permitting services for Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access and CR 83 improvements

Other12 items

  • CivicPlus Statement of Work Q-100466-1

    Passed 3–2 · split

    Passed on . Contract approved for agenda meetings and management services.

    • $17,576.49 · Statement of Work Q-100466-1 with CivicPlus for agenda meetings and management services

  • State Lobbying Services RFQ Award

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Approved after presentations. RFQ 25-28 awarded to Heffley & Associates, the highest ranked responsive firm.

  • West Coast Holdings Tower Site Affidavits

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Approved. Affidavits of Agent/Special Powers of Attorney for West Coast Holdings, LLC to obtain Minor Development Order for county-owned Oakwood Hills and Liberty tower sites.

  • BCC Meeting Procedures 2025-87

    Passed 4–1 · split

    Approved. 2025-87 adopting proposed BCC meeting procedures.

  • Amendment No. 2 for AssureHire Consumer Reports Service Agreement

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Removed from and approved. Amendment to renew pre-employment screening services.

  • Waterways and Beach Activities Amendment

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Adopted. 2025-22 changing designation of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and amended beach bonfire regulations to allow wood-burning, propane fuel, and smokeless bonfires with solid steel bottom requirement.

  • Beach Permits and Violations 2025-86

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Adopted. 2025-86 publishing fees for permits and violations under Chapter 22 and updating beach vendor permit process.

  • Media Partnership Renewal with The Paper Bear

    Passed 4–1 · split

    Approved with 6-month extension. Motion 4-1 to renew existing agreement with negotiation of merchandising terms.

  • Executive Session on Alford et al. vs. Walton County

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Approved. Scheduled special meeting for Executive Session regarding USCA11 Case 21-13999.

  • Joint Meeting with Local Entities

    Approved. Request to schedule and advertise joint meeting with DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Paxton, Sheriff's Office, School District, and BCC.

  • Election of Board Chair

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Commissioner Drake elected as Chair. Motion 5-0.

  • Election of Board Vice-Chair

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    Commissioner Anderson elected as Vice-Chair. Motion 5-0.

Coming up

  • Mental Health Town Hall · December 10, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
  • Sunliner Diner development order review · December 9, 2025
  • Hidden Pines Townhomes continued discussion · Future meeting
  • Commissioner Appointments to Boards and Committees · December 9, 2025

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