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
Awards, Presentations and Appearances
1. Florida Association of Counties Trust (FACT) Presentation
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Becky Maas, Human Resource Director)
Consent
2. Ratification Memo
(Clerk of Court)
3. BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes:
a. November 21, 2023, Regular BOCC Meeting
4. Approval of Artist Performance Agreements for the Bicentennial R&B Concert
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator)
5. Approval of Change Order #01 for Iron Bridge Road Improvements
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Curtis Young, Public Works Director)
6. Approval of the E911 2023 Fall Rural County Grant Agreement for Eventide NexLog DX Voice Recorder Annual Support, Warranty, and Maintenance
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Morris Young, Sheriff / Rachel Harrison, E911 Coordinator)
7. Approval of the E911 2023 Fall Rural County Grant Agreement for E911 System and MapFlex Annual Support and Maintenance (Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Morris Young, Sheriff / Rachel Harrison, E911 Coordinator)
8. Approval of the Judicial Inquiry System (JIS) Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) - Access Certification Statement
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Temeka L. Rollins, Probation Division Manager)
9. Approval of Bid Award for W.A. Woodham Building Elevator Modernization
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Allan Meeks, Facilities Director)
10. Approval of the Florida Department of Health, County Matching Grant Application for Gadsden County Emergency Services
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Kris Hood, Chief)
11. Approval of the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget Calendar
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator/Georgette Daniels, Assistant County Administrator)
12. Approval of Request to Receive Reimbursement from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for Hurricane Idalia
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Georgette Daniels, Assistant County Administrator)
13. Approval of Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office / Blue Line Solutions Automated School Zone Traffic Enforcement
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Morris A. Young, Sheriff)
14. Approval of the Resolution for the New Chairperson Facsimile Stamp
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Trudei Porter, Finance Director)
15. Approval of the Agreement for Geographical Information System (GIS) Services with the Apalachicola Regional Planning Council (ARPC)
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Justin Stiell, Growth Management Director)
16. Approval of Agreement for the Gadsden County Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment with the Apalachicola Regional Planning Council (ARPC)
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Justin Stiell, Growth Management Director)
17. Approval of Allocation of remaining funds for American Rescue Plan (ARPA)
(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
18. Public Hearing (Legislative): Consideration of Ordinance 2023-06 (LDR 2023- 01), amending Chapter 5, Development Standards of the Gadsden County Land Development Code by revising Section 5100, Residential Standards, and Subsection 5101, Residential Uses, and adding Subsection 5108, Accessory Dwelling Units
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Justin Stiell, Growth Management Director)
19. Public Hearing: Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-08, An Ordinance Ordering And Providing For The Holding Of A Referendum Of The Qualified Electors Residing In Gadsden County To Be Held On November 5, 2024, On The Question Of Approving A Half-Cent School Capital Outlay Sales Surtax As Levied By The Gadsden County School Board Pursuant To FL Statutes Section 212.055(6); Directing The Clerk To Provide Notices To State Government; Authorizing Certain Incidental Actions, Providing For Severability, And Providing An Effective Date
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Clayton F. Knowles, County Attorney)
General Business
20. Consideration of approval of Task Order for the Design of the Emergency Medical Services Facility on Joe Adams Road
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Justin Stiell, Growth Management Director)
21. Consideration of Joshua Ray’s appointment to the Gadsden County Board of Planning Commission
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator / Justin Stiell, Growth Management Director)
22. Approval to Award RFP No. 23-08 Emergency Debris Monitoring Services
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator)
Clerk of Court
23. Updates
(Nicholas Thomas, Clerk)
County Administrator
24. Updates
(Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator)
County Attorney
25. Updates
(Clayton Knowles, Esq., County Attorney)
Discussion Items by Commissioners
26. Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1
Commissioner Kimblin E. NeSmith, J.D., District 3
Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4
Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2
Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5
Motion to Adjourn
Receipt and File