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"Off-Toopic" Andy A. My use of the "Mission Accomplished" analyis was not clearly explained. I am very aware of the exact meaning of the Banner, who requested it, who place it on the ship and how many uninformed use it as a battle cry for an end to our involvement there and to try and...

Says It All !

You seem to be condeeming Mr. Hudson for his simple questions before the Commission. This is the WZEP article on his request. Jazz Festival To Move, But Walton Commissioners Want It Turned Down Late Night This Year The Panama City News Herald reports the Jazz Festival will move from...

I am hearing of a great dividing issue within the leadership of the "Scenic Pride Initiative" corcerning the road forward. A great debate over how to proceeed at this time is currently underway. The removal of the signs is only a part of this issue. Without a realization of the core issue...

Have you ever been wrong in your evaluation of a group's determination and commitment to follow through ? I have and when I am I plant my feet firmly on the ground and stand ready for the hoots and hollers of those who were right. My earlier post was very clear in my congratulations to the...

Thanks to all involved in this issue for their hard work and dedication. The surprising vote for me was the Tim Norris vote. New on the Board - had no prior vote to protect and lives on 30-A. Maurice and Mike's votes I understand - they are both up for reelection on the fire board. They...

Well please look at page 54 of the 2007 CAFR and it states that the two loans in question we secured with a portion of the bedtax revenue for beach restoration and that the proceeds were used for "beach renourishment". It appears that all of the debt was secured with the understanding that...

I agree with your overall assessment. The borrowing that has taken place has not been for the repair of walkovers,etc - it has been for beach renourishment. Where do you think the revenues are going to come from for the eastern beach restoration.

You are more than welcome. Of course the TDC does some good things and you have certainly provided those that choose to read the thread with what you believe them to be. Would you like to discuss the Big Ugly Blue Signs ? You consider beach renourishment a highlight of their accomplishments...

A deficit is a deficit ! Plain and simple. Read whatever you choose into the defict reported by the auditor. Simple question. Have I mistated the defict numbers ? No I have not.

I believe in the accounting world a defict would be described as an excess of expenses over revenues. You statement below would describe a surplus - something the TDC has not had in two years straight: 2006 Deficit = $6,464,326 2007 Deficit = $4,241,463 Was the deficit due to beach...

My pertinant data comment would be those adjustments due to COLA and inflation ie "real dollars". They have had a increase. Sorry for the "honest mistake". My original post: The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Walton County Florida section shows that the TDC ran a $4,241,463...

From the 2003-2004-2005-2006 & 2007 CAFR's Bedtax Collected By Year 2003 - $5,760,032 2004 - $7,569,231 - adjusted to remove 4th cent - $5,676,292 2005 - $8,730,480 - adjusted to remove 4th cent - $6,277,860 2006 - $9,490,409 - adjusted to remove 4th cent - $7,117,806 2007 -...

They pledge Bed Tax receipts as collateral. They get paid first before the TDC gets anything, and yes they are a entity of the WC BCC and therefore you and I are also liable. Spending has sharply risen in the past few years while the Bed Tax collections have declined when you factor out the...

The TDC currently (end of 2007) had two outstanding notes payable. Both to SunTrust Bank with interest rates of 5.0% and 3.94% Note #1 = $8,000,000 - - outstanding balance $6,947,368 - quarterly payments due of $219,526 plus interest Note 2 $2,000,000 - outstanding balance 0f $1,856,529...

Latest Salaries for Administrators by Position County Administrator -$120,391 Asst County Administrator -$106,252 Planning Director - $127,509 Construction Manager - $97,397 Finance Director - $108,202 Building Official $91,753 TDC Director - $122,685 (vacant) HR Director -...

I have a copy but it is a hugh file almost 15 megabites. IMy mail server will not take a file that large.

They borrowed $2million on a line of credit and used reserves to cover the rest. Their reveunues for 2007 were $14,397,110 and their expenses were $18,638,573 resulting in the $4,421,463 deficit. They borrowed an additional $2,000,000. and used reserves for the rest. Their reserves at the...

Taxes !

The rates are set by FRS. I understand a hazardous pay difference , but Ronnie Bell, Pat Blackshear are highly compensated individuals - why would they have those substantial differences in the retirement contributions. Also why are Elected officials, Clerk, Supervisor of Elections, Property...

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Walton County Florida section shows that the TDC ran a $4,241,463 dollar deficit last year. Folks that is 4 million dollars

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Walton County Florida has a footnote under each section describing the "retirement contributions" made on behalf of each fulltime county employee. The contributions seem to be tilted in favor of a few. Regular employees - 9.85% of annual salary...

Most of them did not consider it important enough to attend. One of them locked the doors to avoid "an overcrowded fire safety condition". And I heard nothing from the two that remained to indicate they had seen the light or heard the train whistle blowing. WaltonGOP does have a point...

TDC Board Members Scott Brannon, County Commissioner BCC Representative Mary Jo Tommas, One Seagrove Place I am guessing she represents tourist industry Maurice Gilbert, Realty One Services -Tax Authority Rep Link - Chairman South Walton FIre District Ken Gifford...

Re: Tourist Development Council Disband I have a thought. You could present a "Big Blue Monster" sign to each of the removed Board members as recognition for the service. That would save on the disposal cost, and save on the recognition items as well.:clap:

I attend both the TDC Board meeting and the TDC Blue sign Workshop. A common perception that I arrived at during and after both of the meetings was the level of arrogance that both The TDC Board and Staff dealt with the citizens of Walton County. The people at both meetings were there...

Many will agree that the education of our children and grandchildren is a legacy that lasts a lifetime. We have heard of all of the progress made in Walton County - ie. - A+ school system. I am interested in how many people are pleased with the current Superintendent of Educations performance.

I would think that number is about correct.

tlotrehefasfra The name of the complaintant is in this word jumble. What difference does it make ? But I might tell you how to unjumble the letters.

Does this bother you at all. A posting from waltonuncensored. I have spent the majority of my day reviewing the FEFP audit recently completed and presented to the School Board and Administration. I find it interesting that 1 in 6 teachers in the sampled schools in the Walton County...

Re: Big Day Today!! Sorry if you were offended. No fight challenge issued. I have waged my share of wars in the past - I ultimately realized their is no such thing as a mediated settlement. You go to war - You fight to Win. I thought you could express your opinion freely only the...

Re: Big Day Today!! Try this one: You have been out maneuvered by the TDC Board. 1. Signs stay up 2. They get a coat of paint 3. Fountain grass planted at the base. You loose because you do not realize you are in a war and are trying to mediate your way out of the fight. I...

WileCoyote Please PM me - I have another idea to share about this issue.

Yes South Walton has grown in the past few years. Population by 47.9%, but the SWFD budget and the taxes they have placed on you and I have grown by over 528% in the same time period. But their call history and demand for services only grew by 20%. New stations had to be built, people hired...

Would you vote for the most straight talking underqualified candidate ?

It appears that our "Cookin' Sheriff" has once again placed requested that his $311,000 unbudgeted expenditure for E911 equipment be placed on the agenda for March 25th. He appears to truly place himself above accountability by refusing to make himself available to answer some simple...

Tim: Thanks for your thoughts on how you would serve the citizens of Walton County if elected to the School Board. You credentials are impressive and your desire to deserve seem genuine. Having served on a school board for two terms in another state I would suggest that you explorer what...

Did Anyone Else Receive this card in todays mail ?

Well he is a little arrogant - but he has definitely gotten people to think and research the candidates. Quit frankly I am enjoying this unfold.

RebelRider - You are a day late and a dollar short ! Have all the blue bags you want - you are going to be paying for them. Notice of Special Meeting to Discuss Four-Laning of Highway 331 The Walton County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 20...

Bondable means that they could pledge the tax collections receipts as collateral for the Bonds/Loans they would issue for the projects. This plan would allow for the acceleration of building roads. As far as who the group is comprised of - I only know afew of those trying to drive the issue...

Re: Garbage Collection In Your Future ? Sorry, Left out that part. They would repeal the current statute (which was not approved by a referendum - was approved by a super majority of the Commission in 1994. They would propose a replacement tax of 1% that would make the tax bondable. Swap...

Re: Garbage Collection In Your Future ? My source ? The CAFR (Annual Audit) for Walton County 2003,2004,2005,2006. The are available in pdf format online at the Clerk of Courts website.

Considering the tremendous accounting issues that continue to occur within the Walton County Sheriff's Office and the legal issues facing the Department with lawsuits concerning "firing of pregnant" officers sure to cost the taxpayers of Walton County upwards of a million dollars, should Ralph...

I am heaing rumblings of a move by a group in Walton County that wants to place a referendum on the November Ballot to repeal the 1% discreationary sales tax. They seek to redirect those funds (12.5 million LY) to widen CO HWY 3280 and build a bypass around DeFuniak Springs and other paving...

I know and have talked with 6 of the 8. Haven't traveled to Bay county - why should I ? Haven't ever talked to Brown either. But I have talked to his boss many times. Ralph will get 15-20% of the vote from people that vote for incumbents. Take the other 80-85% divided them amoung 7...

Wile: Could you please tell me which of these pre-filed candidates are in your opinion electible and qualified: Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. Richard S. Brown Tony Cornman Bill Imfeld ( Inactive) Ralph L. Johnson Jimmy L. Macon Joshua M. Sconiers Dennis Wise

It appears that everyone's concerns ( particulary those of WileCoyote ) about a conspiracy to divide the vote in the WCSO Sheriff's race are unfounded. How else would one explain the results of the Walton Sun's online poll reported today in the Sun. Adkinson shows clear lead in sheriff’s...

You seem mighty sure of the facts surrounding this issue. Mind sharing how you know all of this Mr. Coyote.