DWU's reliance on engineers prompts board staff debate
DWU agencies may gain 45 days of reach as board members clash over whether to hire more internal engineers. Malcolm Patterson questions relying on Baskerville Donovan. Don David cites cost and breadth of expertise. Baskerville Donovan's Andy Vaughn notes DWU’s shift from rural to urban and warns progress requires full examination of options.
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DWU
Malcolm Patterson
Baskerville- Donovan
Patterson
Don David
Andy Vaughn
Environmental Department
Vaughn
Baskerville-Donovan
BESCO
Destinites
Destin
Destin Sees First Year Revenue From State Funds
McIlroy outlined a new city budget noting $508000 expected from the state in Destin's first year. Of this, $228000 will go to city coffers from a half cent sales tax, $30000 from a cigarette tax, and $250000 from state revenue sharing funds anticipated starting April 1985.
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Mcllroy
Destin
Destin Charter Proposals Almanac Tax and Term Changes
Destin faces incorporation debates with 1982 and 1984 charter proposals. The current plan keeps a ceremonial nonpaid mayor and adds a potential city manager, with staggered council terms and a 2 mill property tax cap. Proposals authorize borrowing up to 250000 and outline boundaries adjustments. opponents warn of population and tax concerns while supporters cite growth potential and Valuation leadership. Bob McIlroy projects Destin as a top property value city in Okaloosa County if incorporation proceeds.
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Destin
Okaloosa-Walton County
Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa County
Bob McIlroy
Citizens For Incorporation
Study to assess saltwater bays in Florida coast
A largely consultant driven 18 month study will compile sediment and soil core analyses and water quality data from phase one, integrating past measurements. The effort partners with DER and the Northwest Florida Coast Resource Planning and Management Committee, except Biscayne Bay near Miami, noting extensive work on Choctawhatchee Bay and Old Pass Lagoon.
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McCartney
DER
Department of Natural Resources
Northwest Florida
Choctawhatchee Bay
Old Pass Lagoon
Florida
Adler’s deposition and trial venue move debated in murder case
Adler secured a deposition over the weekend and a motion to continue the trial was granted. Walter Adler, 40, was shot in Destin and his wife, the 33-year-old Mrs. Adler, confessed 16 hours later. An Okaloosa County grand jury indicted her for second degree murder, with penalties up to 15 years for murder and at least three years for firearm use. Mrs. Adler pleaded not guilty and remains free on bond set at $10,000.
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Harrison
Mrs. Adler
1St Judicial Circuit
Okaloosa County
Walter
Adler
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