City Eyes Possible Gulf Power Buyout in 7 Years
Destin City Council members, during a franchise workshop, agreed to keep contract language that could allow the city to buy Gulf Power Company and provide electricity within city limits seven years after the ordinance adoption. City Manager Jack Dorman cautioned the move may not happen soon but should not be ruled out.
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Hurricane Preparedness Drill Set for Okaloosa County
The annual Hurricane Preparedness Drill will be held Wednesday August 21 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Emergency Operation Center at the Courthouse Annex. County Commissioner Bill Peebles urges residents to attend as the civil defense director explains shelter locations and citizen actions during a hurricane.
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Council Sets Budget, Parking Ordinance Readings Planned
The City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the Community Center to hear first reading on an occupational license ordinance and second reading on an off site parking ordinance. City Manager Jack Dorman will present the 1985 1986 budget, with other agenda items including Gulf Shore Drive right of way business and a Waterways Committee proposal from Cpt Staples for a private streets ordinance.
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Weather forecast shows partly cloudy skies and scattered storms
The National Weather Service predicts partly cloudy conditions with a 40 percent chance of scattered thundershowers in the afternoon. High temperatures reach the upper 80s and lows mid 70s, with south winds around 10 mph. Marine forecast calls for light south winds and seas under 4 feet.
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Destin Airport Seeks Control Tower to Boost Summer Traffic
Officials urge an air traffic control tower at Destin Airport alongside an instrument landing system. Heavier summer traffic, mentioned by Walt Brigman, underscores safety concerns. The idea dates to 1978, but funds hinged on FAA counts. Eglin monitors radar and Unicom is used near the field, a system pilots criticize.
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Kell-Aire Residents Defeat County Over Drainage Plan
Okaloosa County withdraws a 66 000 dollar plan to pipe drainage along Airport Road after two years of Kell-Aire Gardens and Joe's Bayou opposition. Destin will address the issue under home rule as Quail Lake has flooded airport road in 1983 and 1984. Residents warn the pipeline would drain nutrients into Joe's Bayou and nearby lakes.
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Dick Bowman
Destin
John Dowd
Quail Lake
Dave Heinrich
Coleman-Kelly Lake
Kell-Aire Lake
Keith Rapsey
Franchise Fee Questioned Over Gulf Power Deal
Okaloosa County council members debated a three percent franchise fee for Gulf Power Company to use city right of way. Opponents warned higher bills with little return while backers argued tax-like revenue. negotiations with Gulf Power’s John McWhorter continued ahead of a first reading, potential $220,000 yearly gain, and a five percent legal cap. Council split on delaying the measure as city faces growing expenses.
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Destin Tragedy Highlights Need for Next of Kin Records
In Destin, Harry Cobb, a 38 year old well known local worker, died after a hit and run on U.S. 98. His body remains unburied in the Okaloosa County morgue because no next of kin was reported. His story underscores the importance of recording next of kin to prevent such situations.
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