AGENDA ITEMS

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

    Invocation

    Pledge of Allegiance

Amendments and Approval of Agenda

Awards, Presentations and Appearances

1. 2016 Legislative Update
   (Chris Doolin - Christian B. Doolin & Associates/Al Lawson - Al Lawson & Associates)

Clerk of Courts

Consent

2. Ratification to Pay County Bills
   (Clerk of Court)
   Documents: 2a
3. Approval of Minutes
   1. March 17, 2016- Workshop Minutes
      Documents: 3a
   2. April 5, 2016- Regular Meeting Minutes
      Documents: 3b

Items Pulled for Discussion

Citizens Requesting to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items (3 minute limit)

Public Hearings

4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance 2016-004 for a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment for Approximately 25 acres on Fantana Lane (LPA 2016-01)
   (Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator/Allara Mills Gutcher, Planning and Community Development Director)
   Documents: Item 4
5. Public Hearing: Adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-005, An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Gadsden County, Florida, providing for the assessment and collection of an additional $5.00 with each civil traffic penalty to enhance driver education program funds in public and nonpublic schools in Gadsden County pursuant to Section 318.1215, Florida Statutes; adopting procedures, criteria, and requirements for the use and distribution of funds; providing for repeal, severability, inclusion in the Gadsden County Code of Ordinances, modifications that may arise from consideration at public hearing, and correction of scrivener’s errors; and providing for an effective date
   (Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator/David Weiss, County Attorney)
   Documents: Item 5
6. Public Hearing: Adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-006, An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Gadsden County, Florida, relating to economic development; establishing an Economic Development Grant Program; setting forth application requirements and evaluation criteria; providing for grant agreements with recipients; providing procedures and requirements for receipt of scheduled grant payments; providing for repeal, severability, inclusion in the Gadsden County Code of Ordinances, modifications that may arise from consideration at public hearing, and correction of scrivener’s errors; and providing for an effective date
   (Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator/Beth Kirkland, CEcD,Gadsden County Development Council/David Weiss, County Attorney)
   Documents: Item 6

General Business

7. Purchase of property located on Salem Road, Gadsden County, Florida (±2 acres of Parcel ID No. 2-12-3N-3W-0000-00242-0000) for use as a Fire Station, and authorization for and authorization for the Chairperson to execute the Contract, Closing Statement, and all other documents and instruments related to the purchase of the Property
   (Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator/David Weiss, County Attorney)
   Documents: Item 7
8. Approval of the Proposal from CSI Contracting, Inc. for Mitered End Sections on Kemp Road
   (Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator/Curtis Young,Public Works Director)
   Documents: Item 8
9. Consideration of a Park to be Located on Five (5) acres of a 23.82± Acre County Owned Parcel Located at the Southeast Corner of Pat Thomas Parkway and Joe Adams Road
   (Robert M. Presnell,County Administrator/Robert Collins, Building Official)
   Documents: Item 9
10. Approval to Accept the FY 2016 2nd Quarter Report
    (Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator/Jeff A. Price, Senior Management & Budget Analyst)
    Documents: Item 10

County Administrator

11. Update on Various Board Requests
    (Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator)

County Attorney

12. Update on Various Legal Issues
    (David Weiss, County Attorney)

Discussion Items by Commissioners

13. Report and Discussion of Public Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Commission Districts and Gadsden County:
    
    Commissioner Anthony "Dr. V" Viegbesie, Ph.D., Commissioner, District 2
    Commissioner Gene Morgan, District 3
    Commissioner Sherrie D. Taylor, Commissioner, District 5,
    Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, Vice Chairman, District 1
    Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, Chairperson, District 4

Motion to Adjourn

Receipt and File

14. .
    1. Letter from DEO
       Documents: Item 14a
    2. FY2016 Administrative Budget Amendments
       Documents: Item 14b
    3. Florida Department of Health-Gadsden Quarterly Progress Report
       Documents: Item 14c

Upcoming Meetings

15. May 17, 2016 - Regular Meeting-6PM
    May 26-2016- First Budget Workshop-4PM