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1 Bay County Currents

December 2016

Focus On… Builders Services Department BACK ROW: DENNIS STANLEY, AL WILSON, MIKE MCQUAIG, DAN HALLISEY, PAUL BEAUCHENE, LARRY CARNLEY, RICK HOLMES, JEFF YATES, MARK MCWATERS, RON FARRIS, EMORY PITTS. FRONT ROW: CRYSTAL OWENS, MICHELLE THOMAS, CARLA RANSDELL, JAMIE SASSER, TAMARA NISSEN, STEPHANIE DAVIS

Tommy Hamm

District I

Robert Carroll

District II

William T. Dozier

District III

Guy M. Tunnell

District IV

Philip “Griff” Griffitts

District V

Commission Meetings

December 6, 2016

December 20, 2016

9:00 a.m. Bay County

Government Center

The Builders Services Department is responsible for issuing

and maintaining all construction permits, (residential and

commercial) for Bay County along with inspecting all

building projects to assure compliance with the Florida

Building Code. Our Building Department has issued 6,273

permits and has completed 10,233 inspections from January

1, 2016 and October 31, 2016.

Builders Services Management encourages their employees

to take advantage of education and training opportunities

whenever they are available in order to do their jobs as

proficiently as possible. All of the building inspectors in our

department hold multiple code certifications with the State of

Florida. Continued...

PHOTO BY: JOE TRIPP (SECURITY)


Continued… Focus on Builders Services Department

Al Wilson, Code Official, holds the highest level

of certification a person can get through the code

council, The Master Code Professional. There are only 800 individuals

with this certification. Al also holds every certification that is offered in

Florida.

Stephanie Davis and Michelle Thomas both have National Permit

Technician Certification’s. There are only 124 individuals in Florida with this

certification.

BCEGS (Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule) assesses the

effectiveness of enforcement and adequacy of building codes in a particular

community, with special emphasis on mitigation of losses from natural hazards. A

BCEGS grade of 1 (best) to 10 is assigned to each participating municipality. Bay

County Builders Services received a classification as a 3 for 1&2 family residential

property and a 2 for Commercial and Industrial property in 2016. This rating places

Bay County in the top 15% for the state of Florida and the top 7% in the nation.

What do these numbers mean? A

grade of 1-3 means the building

department adopted the latest,

unamended, edition of the building

code, Has exceptional staffing

levels based on workloads and staff

education and their certification is

at very high levels.

Builders Services Office Numbers - 850-248-8350 - Fax 850-248-8384

Submitted by Stephanie Davis


Bay County Administration

Commissioner Tommy Hamm, District 1

Commissioner Philip “Griff” Griffitts, District 5

Commissioner Robert Carroll, District 2

Join us in Welcoming our New Commissioners

Tommy Hamm was sworn in November 22, as our new Commissioner for District 1.

Commissioner Hamm is a local businessman who attended Gulf Coast State College

as well as Florida State University and received a degree in economics.

Commissioner Hamm is married and has four children and two grandchildren.

Philip “Griff” Griffitts was sworn in November 22, as our new Commissioner for

District 5. Commissioner Griffitts is a local businessman who attended Florida State

University and received a degree in political science. Commissioner Griffitts is

married and has two children.

Robert Carroll was sworn in November 22, as our new Commissioner for District 2.

Commissioner Carroll is a local businessman who attended Gulf Coast State College

and Florida State University and received his degree in civil engineering.

Commissioner Carroll is married and has two children.


Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 10th! Harder’s

Park will be hos ng Christmas at Harder’s Park. Santa Claus

will arrive at the Park at 5:00pm by helicopter. Thank you to

the Bay County Sheriff’s office for giving Santa a ride to the Park. Santa

will be available for photos from 5:00pm to

8:00pm. The Park will be decorated with

Christmas lights and displays. Everyone

come out and enjoy the sights and sounds

of Christmas! The Park will be decorated

the en re month of December.

Christmas at Harder’s Park

The mission of the Bay County Employee Academy is to develop a comprehensive training program that will include a tiered roll-out for new employees, current employees, and those seeking advancement. Since its inception, over 60 new employees have completed the required courses of the New Employee Training. In September, the first Leadership Academy sessions were conducted for current leaders.

As the Bay County Employee Academy continues to evolve its mission, watch for future details on the Leaders Development Program. This program is being constructed for those employees seeking advancement through training with the county. The Leaders Development Program will consist of multiple courses which will be open to any interested Bay County employee. Course announcements will begin in the 2nd Quarter of FY17.


Bay Co. Libraries

Animal Control

Honorable Mentions…

Activities and Social Events: Spirit Week

Pizza Party Winner:

Budget Office…


BAY COUNTY WATER TREATMENT PLANT

When Bay County’s water treatment plant was constructed in 1966-67 it consisted of a flocculator basin, one clarifier basin, a sedimentation basin, four filters and three natural gas engines. It was given a rated capacity of ten (10) million gallons per day. When the plant was completed by mid-1967 it began supplying water to the City of Panama City, with service to Springfield and later that year adding service to Tyndall Air Force Base. It wasn’t until 1969 that the County installed the first electric pump.

Bay County’s water treatment plant has gone through many changes over the past fifty years, additional treatment basin, more filters and laying more than 535 miles of distribution pipes. The treatment plant today has a rated capacity of sixty million

gallons per day. The Water department treats and distributes drinking water for the County’s municipalities and Tyndall AFB as well as the County’s retail system in the unincorporated area.

The system has been recognized for numerous awards by mul t ip le professional agencies within the industry. The most recent awards received were awarded for the 2015 Best of the Best Drinking Water by the FSAWWA and for the last five years have received the Plant Operations

Excellence Award – Large Community Water by the FDEP. The staff works closely with regulatory officials to ensure the plant will be ready to meet the ever changing rules, regulations, and requirements.

Pictured from left to right – Back row: Rick Sumner, Tracy Griffin, Bobby Gibbs, and Adrian Lewis. Bottom row: Raymond Nolind, Chris Fritze, Chris Robinson. Not pictured: Kevin Maxwell, Sean McClelland, Sean Lathrop, Chris Robinson, Darren Robinson, Casey Sebold, and Reuben Thompson.

Submitted By Misty Haddock


The Parks & Recreation staff would like to

say, “Thank You!”, to EVERYONE who

volunteered their time at this year’s Haunted

Hayride. Ticket sales for the two night event

were $19,191.00. We are still receiving monies

from the food vendors, so this total will increase.

This event continues to receive positive feedback

from the community and gets better each year.

We have very talented people here in our Parks

Department. I would like to mention a few who

went above and beyond; Ross Hatchell provided

his construction skills with the sites & structures. Michelle Bass provided

site set up and her excellent knowledge of sound systems. Joel Jackson

oversaw the trucks & trailers and drivers (he kept the trailers moving

smoothly), and David Ross, who is an excellent electrician, provided

not only electrical set ups, but also construction, site set ups and was

working behind the scenes during the two night event making repairs and

adjustments as needed.

The whole Park Team

came together to work

hard and smart on this

event…Especially Janie

Lucas!!! Your tireless

effort paid off, once

again!!!

Parks & Recreation Division

Janie Lucas, with her granddaughter, Isla

We have included a SAMPLE ballot naming the charities, selected by employees, which are eligible for proceeds from the event.

Send completed ballots to Parks & Recreation, Attn: Janie Lucas, no later than Dec 12th.12th.

Beth Smith won the Yeti Cooler!

Congrats to Beth!!!

A BIG “Thank you” goes out to Bay County TPO for their assistance this year with the trolley service.

Ridership during the event… 1064!!!


Parks & Recreation Division

Send completed ballots to Parks & Recreation, Attn: Janie Lucas, no later than Dec 12th.12th.

Vote for your favorite Charity! The top 3 winning charities will receive the money collected from this year’s

2016 Bay County Haunted Hayride.

Alzheimer's Association

American Cancer Society

Anchorage Children’s Home

Animal Control

Autism Awareness

Bay County Council on Aging

Bay County Humane Society

Boys & Girls Club of Bay County

Covenant Hospice

Friends of Bay County Public Libraries

FSU-ECAP Early Childhood Autism Program

Girls Inc of Panama City

Greater Panama City Relay for Life

Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center

Junior Service League

Panama City Rescue Mission

PC Chapter of the Salvation Army’s Domestic Violence Shelter

Shaddai Shriners-Hospitals for Children

Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, Northwest Florida Chapter

Spay Bay

St. Andrew Bay Center

United Way

Warrior Beach Retreat

These are the charities, selected by employees, which are eligible for proceeds

from the event. Please make sure all employees get one.


Service Anniversaries

New Hires

Dolores M. Bonebright

Dorothy A. Robbins

James R. Faulkner

James L. George

Benjamin J. Phillips

David A. Solots

Brian L. Welborn

Donnie R. Brock

Janet E. Carter

Wendi W. Sellers

John D. Conrad

Daniel B. Sawyer

James K. Manley

James E. Firimonte

Curtis L. Smith

David A. Chasteen

Leonel A. Herrera

Christopher O. Bowser

Lesil R. Taylor

Ann M. Kaskinen

Michelle C. Gutierrez

Casey M. Sebold

Carol Peacock

Frank A. Burgess

Sarah M. Burris

Richard H. Nabors

Charles N. Floyd

Gabriela A. Santiago

Mark M. Bowen

Michael N. Rose

Steven C. Roberson

Martin J. Jacobson

Michael A. Miller

Christopher M. Lee

Larry U. Carnley

Nicolas J. Dickinson

Christopher P. Fox

David M. Kelley

Bryant F. Clayton

Daniel J. Gilbert

Curtis R. Young

Richard D. Robinson

Tamara J. Nissen

Jason W. Beck

Carl Erickson

Ronald E. Hogan

Robert M. Greathouse

Ronald W. Farris

Jonathan R. Sidney

Chyrl L. Boyer

Brian G. Hardin

Daniel E. Page

Andrew J. Sliker

Jason B. Jowers

John M. Crader

5 Builder's Services Division Davis, Stephanie J.

5 County Manager's Office Mantz, Danita J.

5 Roads & Bridges Division Jordon, Walter J.

10 Facilities Management Div Jowers, Jason B.

10 Fire Services Division Baur, Robert C.

10 Fire Services Division Imhof, Seth H.

15 Emergency Services Dorch, Nattalie N.

15 Fire Services Division Welch, Cory B.

20 Roads & Bridges Division Bryan, Edward L.

25 County Pier Edwards, Alvin

Mary Wier - Animal Control

Christopher Vonier - EMS

Miranda Morales - Bay County Library

Eric Ponce - EMS

The following Veterans were not recognized for their service in our last issue…

Wayne Comeau Doug Jones Tim Cheatham


Risky Business - “A Publication of the Risk Management Dept.” “A Publication of the Risk Management Department”


The Property Appraiser’s Office is collecting personal care items for the Santa is a Senior Citizen Program through December 15th. A collection box will be located in Cindy Perry’s office. Please help us collect personal care items for seniors in area nursing homes.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!!

Toothbrush/Toothpaste Soap Bath Gel Bath Sponge Deodorant Hand Sanitizer Lotion Socks Nail Polish Lipstick Pens Body Spray/Perfume/

Cologne

Please contact Cindy Perry at 248-8417 with any questions.

Thanks for your support!

Addison Marie Gilmore

11/5/16

7lbs 6.6 oz

19.5”

Captain Wayne Gilmore Dan Sawyer 20 Years

Roads & Bridges Division


Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!!

Chairs $50.00 each. The table has been sold. If interested please call

Vickie @ 814-7077

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Queen bed Flexsteel, Wynn Wood collection. Headboard, footboard, and rails.

Can be seen at “Peaches to Beaches” consignment store. $189.00

Contact Sharon Cook if interested. 276-5315


Submitted by: Marjorie Moore, Ph.D.

Just when Thanksgiving is over we begin planning foods for parties and meals for the remaining holiday season. Here are a few healthy holiday tips to get you and your family through the season without gaining weight.

Don’t forget to use nutrition labels on products to make healthier choices. Look for foods that are lower in sugar, fat, and sodium. A rule of thumb to remember is that no more than 5-15% of calories should come from added sugars. Acceptable ranges for total fat intake for adults 19 and older is 20-35% of total calories per day. Reduce daily sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg/day and further reduce intake to 1,500 mg if you are 51 and older, African American or have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. This time of year seasonal fruits and vegetables should be the centerpiece of your meals… winter squash, collards, sweet potatoes, Kale, pumpkins, apples, pears, cranberries, and citrus to name just a few. All of these foods have really great flavors on their own that do not need a lot of sugar, sodium or fat to make them taste good. And, they are excellent ways to maintain your weight. Don’t forget they make beautiful decorations as well!

Ranch Dressing-Spoonful Mix 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes 1 tsp. salt free herb seasoning blend (some brands are Spike®, Mrs. Dash Original®, Lawry’s Salt Free

17®, McCormick All Purpose Seasoning®) ½ tsp. garlic powder ¼ tsp. dried basil leaves 1.Mix all ingredients in small bowl. 2.Place mix in to plastic wrap and attach to spoon. 3.Decorate spoon with a pretty bow.

Ranch Dressing 1. Remove decorative wrappings from spoon, leaving the mix inside the plastic wrap and

still attached to spoon. 2. Empty ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise and ½ cup low-fat buttermilk into a medium

bowl. 3. Hold spoon over bowl and cut open bag of mix, allowing mix to fall into bowl onto mayo

and buttermilk. 4. Mix until very well blended (use gift spoon to mix). Refrigerate 30 minutes up to 8 hours

to blend flavors.

Staying Healthy This Holiday Season


An Equal Opportunity Institution. UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Nick T. Place, Dean for UF/IFAS Extension. Single copies of UF/IFAS Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county UF/IFAS Extension offices.

Staying Healthy This Holiday Season continued...

Making your protein lean is another excellent way to maintain weight. Choose turkey, fresh ham, roast beef, beans, and less fatty fish such as cod or flounder. Trim away any visible fat prior to cooking. Although nuts are a good protein source, go easy on them as they are high in fat.

If you are like most folks during this time of year, you tend to use lots of nuts in your recipes. Why not try substituting Grape-Nut cereal in place of half the nuts in your recipe. Calories will be far less! When preparing food, try to lighten up the recipes with healthier cooking methods. Steam vegetables rather than loading them up with sauces, gravies and butter. Provide whole grain crackers, low-fat veggie dip, and non-alcoholic beverages, if hosting a party. Tweak the sweets and try baked apples with cinnamon instead of apple pie for dessert. If you must have sugar on the apples, sprinkle a little artificial (non-nutritive) sweetener on them. Some artificial sweeteners, such as Aspartame, should only be added after cooking as their components separate when heated over time and result in loss of sweetness. Artificial sweeteners, such as Stevia or Saccharin can be used in cooking.

Use a smaller plate at holiday meals and provide smaller plates for guests at holiday parties. Doing so will help keep portions smaller. You can also cut everything into smaller portions, for example instead of cutting pies into 8 pieces, try 12 and save yourself 33% of the calories. Make fewer high-calorie items such as cakes and pies. Fill the void by drinking and serving hot herbal teas and flavored coffees. Make your party fun and not food-oriented. Play games or do things outside if it's warm enough. Try making a healthy gift for your guests by giving them a spoonful of herbs (see recipe attached). After your holiday meal, go for a walk. Keep exercising most days during the week for at least 30 to 60 minutes.

For more information, contact Dr. Marjorie Moore at the UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Office at 850-784-6105 or check out our web-site at http://bay.ifas.ufl.edu.


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