AGENDA

GADSDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL:

Chairman Lamb

Commissioner Croley

Commissioner Taylor

Commissioner Morgan

STAFF: Co. Attorney Deborah Minnis, Johnny Williams – Co. Administrator, Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Courts, Mike Glazer, Deputy Co. Attorney, J.Chesser Deputy Clerk

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chairman Lamb called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM with a quorum present. He then led in silent prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the US Flag.

AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10A --Added to CONSENT Agenda: Approval for Resolution No. 2010-045 Supporting the Grant Application for Florida Boating Improvement Funds to Renovate High Bluff Landing (Charles Chapman)

MOTION By COMM TAYLOR/MORGAN TO APPROVE 10-a being added to consent agenda -- PASSED 4-0

Table Item 18 TABLED UNTIL NOVEMBER MEETING AT REQUEST OF COMMISSIONER MORGAN.

MOTION TO APPROVE REST OF AGENDA COMM TAYLOR/CROLEY – Passed4-0

AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES

1. Presentation of Plaque to Barbara Yerkes Recognizing Her Late Husband, John Yerkes’ Contributions to Gadsden Co. (Chairman Eugene Lamb)Ms. Yerkes had not arrived at beginning of meeting – will proceed upon her arrival

2. Report on New Septic Regulations (Marlon Hunter Admin. Gads Co. Health Dept)Late will resume when MR. Hunter arrives

3. Hospital Update and Indigent Care (Craig McMillan GHI and Michael Glazer Deputy County Attorney)

Presentation by Bud Wethington of CRMC 6 million dollars has already been written off. Have seen approx 29 % THAT HAVE NO WAY OF PAYING. Have seen over 5,000 patients so far. 97% satisfaction by all patients seen.

Commissioner Taylor comments regarding indigent care.

Craig McMillan, GHI Bd of Directors comments. People that owe local physicians will go to ER to get care.

Mike Glazer, update on outpatient services available at hospital.

Marlon Hunter, Health Dept – Indigent can go to N. Fla. Med Center (Federally funded facility) for free services – not just the Health Dept or ER.

Commissioners comments

Mr. Wethington said the write-offs cover all services being offered to patients. Have never placed liens on any individual for services rendered. Proper procedure for patients to register complaints is to contact Mr. Wethington 875-6000. There have been very few complaints to this point.

Mike Glazer on request for Emergency Medical Director – requested consideration of approval for Dr. Jose Santana as new Emer Med Dir. He said the $ 20,000/yr for Med Dir. Dr. Santa double Board certified, and primary job is as Emer Room Physician. Dr. Santana says he works for the Titan Med Group, independent of CRMC and looks forward to serving Gadsden County. Will be presenting much more specific contract at next meeting – will be a 3 year contract at the current $20,000 plus County paying for one continuing educational class per year and will be approved by Co. Admin. Hopes to begin Dr. Santana by early December. He will be a part-time employee of County.

Dr. Joseph Webster, Gastro Interologist of Tallahassee and hopes to bring contract with him back to the Board at next meeting as a specialist at the Gadsden Hospital facility.

Chairman Lamb made presentation # 1 to Ms. Barbara Yerkes. Chairman Lamb read the plaque language into the record. Mrs. Yerkes briefly addressed the Board and explained Mr. Yerkes truly loved Gadsden County.

Presentation # 2, Mr. Marlon Hunter, Health Department and septic tank requirement revisions by State Law.

Presented approx 14 slides (Ms. Addie Brooks, Environ Health Mgr) Senate Bill 550, passed July 2010, but implementation of program not yet finalized. SB proposes All onsite septic systems will have to be pumped out and inspected by licensed DOH certified inspector Drain fields will also be inspected. (Owners responsible for estimated $150 – 500 pump out/inspection cost, Also responsible for costs of new system is required plus fee to DOH)Grants will be available January 2012 to assist owners with costs and will be based on income level. Program will be phased in 1/1/2011, department will provide 60 day notice to owners that this is required.

Commissioners comments- Proposed resolution for Legislature and proposed language that Gadsden County will not endorse this law and request to repeal it. Will be hard to enforce – people don’t have the money to abate/comply. Most all of the neighboring counties have already sent resolutions and the County owes the citizens the Board’s efforts to address this. This is an unfunded mandate.

CONSENT AGENDA: Taylor/Morgan approve Consent Agenda Passed 4-0

4. Approval of Minutes – August 12, 2010 Special Meeting/Bdgt. Workshop

5. Ratification of Approval to Pay County Bills

6. State of Florida, Dept of Emergency Mgt (Havana Middle School Retrofit Project Grant Extension, Modification # 1 to Contract # 09-SR-18-02-30-01-286 (Charles Brinkley, EM Coordinator-GCSO)

7. Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens – Impact Fee Proviso (IFP) Program –Foreclosure Prevention Assistance (Clyde Collins)

8. Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens & Rehab Contracts-Emergency Repairs (Clyde Collins)

9. Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens and Rehab Contracts Impact Proviso (IFP) and State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Programs (Clyde Collins)

10.Approval of Renewing the Services Contract with Lab First, Inc., to provide Drug Screening Services (Arthur Lawson)

ADDED 10-a Resolution 2010-045 Supporting Grant Application ( Charles Chapman) for Florida Boating Improvement

Items Pulled for Discussion: None

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

Mr. Barry Haber: concering EAR Based Amendments/CW Roberts Issue

Public Hearings: None

General Business:

11.Approve Direct Sales of C o. Owned Property –

Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Courts

Explanation by Clerk Thomas – Most of this property acquired by Tax Deed. This specific request covers properties which was previously donated to the County. Requested direction from Board to sale to McGills if other property owners don’t object.

MOTION TAYLOR/CROLEY TO APPROVE CLERK’S REQUEST TO GO FORWARD WITH PROCESS OF DIRECT SALE.

Clerk Thomas expressed concerns with list of county properties and cautioned properties be evaluated and if under threshold of $ 15,000.00 to do it through this process where adjacent property owners are notified and if no object, to proceed with direct sale.

Chairman Lamb instructed Co. Administrator to make certain of Mr Thomas’ concerns

12 Approval of Comprehensive Health Care Memo of Agreement – (Howard McKinnon, Gads Health Council, Chair and Maximo Martinex, Gads Health Council, Exec Dir)

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN/TAYLOR TO APPROVE – PASSED 4-0

13.Meeting on Ear Based Amendments (Co. Administrator) Brief explanation – Johnny Williams

County Administrator:

14. Update on Board Requests – (Co. administrator)

15. County Attorney:

Approval of C.W. Roberts Agreement (Co. Attorney Deborah Minnis)

Mr. Barry Haber addressed Board concerning this proposed agreement and asked Board to deny approval. He read his concerns into the record. He said appears Mr. Roberts has no intention of complying with previous directions of Board.

Commissioners comments on legal standpoints as addressed by Mr. Haber. Ms. Minnis said it is not correct that citizens have not had opportunity to address this issue. She said this was a code enforcement issue that was brought to the Board because of citizens concerns.

Questions to Co. Administrator as to what efforts have been made to comply with code and bring property up to Code. Mr. Williams said he has reviewed it and has been to the property many times and not much change from original state.

Commissioner Taylor concerns with language in agreement on land use changes being requested by property owner. Will there be an abatement and time for owner to come back with land use request.

Chairman Lamb instructed Co. Administrator to have code enforcement follow through with inspections as previously directed.

As of July 22, 2011 the property owner will then be in non-compliance.

Commissioner croley said he feels moving the Agreement forward at this time is the right thing to do. Staff needs to follow up on procedures that are to be done.

Commissioner Taylor publicly stated her position of helping to find appropriate land for this property owner/business.

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CROLEY TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AND UPON SECOND BY COMMISISONER MORGAN AS PRESENTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY – BOARD VOTED 3-1 IN FAVOR OF MOTION.

COMMISSIONER TAYLOR VOTED AGAINST.

16. Settlement and Release Agreement in the Matter of Robert Presnell v. Gadsden County Board of Co. Commissioners, (Deborah Minnis, Co. Attorney)

County Attorney Recommended Board approve settlement agreement with Mr. Presnell.

Practical solution to the issue and reasonable and fair/appropriate for everyone involved.

TAYLOR/LAMB TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT –BOARD VOTED 4-0 IN FAVOR OF MOTION.

17 Update on Various Legal Issues (Deborah Minnis Co. Attor)

18 Discussion Items by Commissioners

Commissioner Morgan District 3 – Replacement Appointment for the Library Commission (Tabled by Mr. Morgan)To be reagendaed for next meeting.

District # 4 – No Items

Commissioner Taylor, District 5 No Items

Commissioner Croley District 2 – Report and Discussion on Public Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Commission District 2 and Gadsden County.

Commissioner Lamb, Chairman District 1 – Appointment of David Tranchand to the Planning & Zoning Commission

Mr. Tranchand to replace Mr. John Yerkes.

Mr. Tranchand expressed pleasure to serve on P&Z

MOTION TAYLOR/LAMB – passed 4-0.

RECEIPT & FILE:

19 A. For the record: Letter from Quincy-Gadsden Airport Authority Regarding FY 2010-2011 Budget.

B. For the record: Letter from the Clerk’s Office Regarding Cash-In-Bank Summary Report

NOVEMBER MEETING(S)

November 16, 2010, Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM

ADJOURNMENT

THERE BEING NOTHING FURTHER THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:35 am