Calendar Meeting List

The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners hold their Regular Board Meetings on the First and Third Tuesday of the month.

AGENDA ITEMS
Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Amendments and Approval of Agenda

Reorganization of the Board

1. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Awards, Presentations and Appearances

2. Recognition of Marcus Green
(Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners)

Consent

3. Ratification Memos:
(Clerk of Court)
a. October 17, 2023
b. November 7, 2023

4. BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes:
a. September 19, 2023, Final Budget Hearing
b. October 3, 2023 Regular BOCC Meeting
c. October 9, 2023 Strategic Planning Meeting
d. October 17, 2023 Regular BOCC Meeting
e. October 23, 2023 Special Meeting
f. October 26, 2023, Fire Services Workshop
g. October 30, 2023, Emergency Meeting

5. Approval of Digitech, LLC agreement for PEMT and MCO Supplemental Payment Program Services
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Kris Hood, Chief)

6. Approval of Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy and Plan
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Curtis Young, Public Works Director)
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda
November 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM
Edward J. Butler Governmental Complex

7. Approval to Renew the Mico Information Products (MIP) Fund Accounting Software for the Elderly Affairs Department
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / LaToya Fryson, Elderly Affairs Director)

8. Approval of a Resolution Ratifying Staff Submission of a Grant Application to the Florida Department of Commerce’s Rural Infrastructure Fund Seeking Funds for Design Plans to Improve and Expand the Pat Thomas Eco-Tourism Park.
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Justin Stiell, Growth Management Director)

9. Approval of Plan of Finance Resolution 2023-040 concerning financing of an affordable multifamily residential rental apartment by the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Fran Jones, Director of Housing, Escambia County Housing Authority / Justin Stiell, Growth Management Director)

10. Approval to accept proposed funding agreement #F0116 from the Florida Division of Emergency Management for Phase Two of the construction of the Emergency Operations Center and Public Safety Complex
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Morris A. Young, Sheriff / Tashonda Whaley, Emergency Management Director)

11. Approval to accept the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant #A0405 and the Emergency Management Performance Grant # G0487 Agreements
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Morris A. Young, Sheriff / Tashonda Whaley, Emergency Management Director)

12. Approval for the Finance Office to process payments for invoices.
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator)

13. Approval of Massey Building Lease Amendment
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Allan Meeks, Facilities Manager)

14. Approval of Settlement Agreement with Jeremiah Lee
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Clayton Knowles, County Attorney)

15. Approval of the Gadsden County Public Library System Strategic Plan 2023- 2028
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Tabitha D. Washington, Director of Library Services)

16. Approval of the Gadsden County Public Library System Annual Plan 2023- 2024
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Tabitha D. Washington, Director of Library Services)

17. Approval of Mutual Aid Agreements Between Gadsden County and Neighboring Counties
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Kris Hood, Chief)

18. Approval for the Sheriff’s Office to spend miscellaneous revenue sent directly to the Sheriff's Office.
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Georgette Daniels, Assistant County Administrator)
Items Pulled for Discussion

Citizens Requesting to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items (3-minute limit)
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners welcomes and encourages public participation at all meetings of the Board. Citizens are free to speak for up to three (3) minutes on non-agenda items. Public comments and participation are also encouraged for items on the agenda.

Additionally, if you are unable to attend a meeting in person, comments from the Public can also be submitted via email to CitizensToBeHeard@gadsdencountyfl.gov until noon on the date of the meeting. Comments submitted after the deadline, but prior to the meeting, will be added to the official record, but the County cannot guarantee that Commissioners and staff will have adequate time to review comments prior to the meeting.
Citizens are further encouraged to participate on the County’s website at www.gadsdencountyfl.gov.

Public Hearings

19. Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution 2023-038 and Year End Budget Amendments #2 for FY 2022-2023
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Georgette Daniels, Assistant County Administrator / Trudei Porter, Finance Director)

20. Public Hearing (Quasi-Judicial) – Dupont Road Well Improvement Conceptual/Preliminary Site Plan (SP 2023-02)
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Justin Stiell, Growth Management Director)

21. Public Hearing: Approval of Ordinance No.: 2023-07 Amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Laws of Gadsden County, Florida, by Amending Section 2-141 and 2-142 Relating to Expenditures for Miscellaneous Purposes
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Clayton Knowles, Attorney)

General Business

22. Request for Board Direction Regarding the Purchase of Gadsden County Parcel ID# 3-11-2N-4W-0000-00431-0100 pursuant to Gadsden County Code of Ordinances Section 2-113
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator)

23. Discussion and Board Direction on Gadsden County Legal Services
(Brenda Holt, Commissioner District 4)

24. Approval to lease Property located at 2162 Pat Thomas Parkway
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Allan Meeks, Facilities Manager)

25. Approval to lease Property at 2426 A Pat Thomas Parkway Barn
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Allan Meeks, Facilities Manager)

Clerk of Court
26. Updates
(Nicholas Thomas, Clerk)

County Administrator
27. Updates
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator)

County Attorney
28. Updates
(Clayton Knowles, Esq., County Attorney)

Discussion Items by Commissioners
29. Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2
Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4
Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5
Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1
Commissioner Kimblin E. Nesmith, J.D., District 3

Motion to Adjourn
Receipt and File

Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 

WHO: Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners

WHAT: Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Chamber, Zoom and Facebook Platforms

The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will host their regular County Commission Meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

This meeting may be viewed by accessing the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/GadsdenCountyBOCC. Virtual meeting access details will be posted to the Gadsden County website, www.gadsdencountyfl.gov.

The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners welcomes and encourages public participation at all meetings of the Board. Citizens can speak for up to three (3) minutes on non-agenda items. Public comments and participation are also encouraged for items on the agenda. 

Additionally, if you cannot attend a meeting in person, comments from the Public can also be submitted via email to CitizensToBeHeard@gadsdencountyfl.gov until noon on the date of the meeting. Comments submitted after the deadline but prior to the meeting will be added to the official record, but the County cannot guarantee that Commissioners and staff will have adequate time to review comments prior to the meeting. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance in obtaining any information from the County or virtually attending the public meeting should contact Gadsden County Public Information by calling 850-875-8671 or emailing media@gadsdencountyfl.gov at least 2 hours prior to the meeting.

If a person decides to appeal any decision by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such public meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence to which the appeal is to be heard.

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Zoom Webinar Platform Details

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When: November 21, 2023, 6 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Gadsden County BOCC Regular Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

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Facebook Platform Details

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https://www.facebook.com/GadsdenCountyBOCC/

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Additionally, the platform details for this virtually hosted and broadcasted Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting will be made available on the Gadsden County website at www.GadsdenCountyFL.gov .

For more information, contact Gadsden County Public Information at (850) 875-8671, or media@GadsdenCountyFL.gov.

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