AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA ON AUGUST 16, 2011 AT 9:00 A.M., THE FOLLOWING PROCEEDING WAS HAD, VIZ: Present: Sherrie Taylor, Chair, District 5 Gene Morgan, Vice-Chair, District 3 Eugene Lamb, District 1 Doug Croley, District 2 Brenda Holt, District 3 Nicholas Thomas, Clerk Deborah Minnis, County Attorney Arthur Lawson, Interim County Attorney
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Instructions to the Public re Cell Phones and Speaker Forms Amendments to the Agenda and Approval of the Agenda Add: Ms. Liz Jenkins to Awards and Presentations 4A Croley/Lamb approve as amended 5 - 0
1.	Discussion of Redistricting County Attorney Debra Minnis addressed the board regarding information about redrawing district lines. Attachments: Map of Current Districts Census increase of 2.4% Breakdown of population by district Census Data Definition FL House Redistricting Schedule Comparables in District since 2000 Ideal district population sample Senate Redistricting Schedule Program on Internet – District Builder Commissioner Croley’s remarks – Current prisoners are considered part of the population Commissioner Holt – Why was this item put of the agenda – was it voted by the BOCC? If we did not decide to put it on the agenda, then there is no procedure for putting items on the agenda. The percentages are not there to warrant redistricting. The cost for hiring a consultant would be $25,000. It is not cost saving. If we consider doing this, we need to wait after the Legislature is doing. Commissioner Morgan’s Remark – Point of Commissioner Lamb – Ms. Knight came before the board once before and was requested to bring back information. Concurred that the numbers do not warrant redistricting. Commissioner Croley – read FL Statutes requiring redistricting from time to time. This is following the law. Applaud Ms. Knight for providing the information. Commissioner Holt – the reason she brought the issue up was for procedural purposes. Commissioner Taylor – the information was thorough. Need a vote on whether we want to redistrict after we look at what the legislators are doing. Need to give this due process. Directed staff to keep this item before the board after the Legislature has redrawn their lines. Supervisor of Elections Shirley Knight - Last time district lines were redrawn was in 2003 by a committee appointed by BCC along with a consultant hired to draw the maps. Commissioner Morgan’s question – would need to budget $50,000 in 2013 if it decided that lines should be redrawn.
2.	Update on Capital Regional Medical Center Gadsden Memorial Campus Craig McMillan- GHI Chairman Bud Weathington, CRMC – just completed first year of operation Indigent care – there is a loss but within the plan that was projected. It has proven to be a good viable arrangement. Patient satisfaction has been good. Commissioner Morgan – visited the hospital after a fall. Do you anticipate any growth? Medicaid payments were reduced as of July 1^st. Agreeable to look at alternatives such as the mobile health unit if we can make the budget fit. Commissioner Croley – helicopter pad? It is life saving. It is working. Commissioner Lamb – hears nothing but good things. Commissioner Holt – Question for Attorney Glazer - Craig McMillan
	Recognition of John Daly – Chair of Leon County Board of County Commissioners
3.	Florida 4-H Horse Show Class Results Dr. Henry Grant introduced Yolando Good. Kendell King; Autumn, Natasha
4.	Recognition of Miss Alaysha T. Henderson – 4^th Grader at George Munroe Elementary School - First student to get a perfect 6 in FCAT writing section. Chair Taylor presented her with a resolution from the board.
4A.	Ms. Elizabeth Jenkins Presentation and Mr. Dell Riggins Thank you to the Board of County Commissioners for Eugene Lamb Jr. Park at Richbay. Presented a check to Mr. Lawson $4,071 for the park. They will continue the fund raising efforts.
5.	Clerk of Courts Information on the ½ cent indigent sales tax.
	CONSENT AGENDA Pull Item 10 Lamb/Holt approve remainder of the consent agenda. 5 – 0
6.	Approval of Minutes – June 7, 2011 & July 5, 2011
7.	Ratification of Approval to Pay County Bills
8.	Approval of Commissioner Lamb’s Travel to the Florida Association of Counties’ Leadership Retreat
9.	Approval and Execution of Resolution Number 2011-028 and Budget Amendment Number 110097
10.	Approval of Revised Circulation of Library Material and Overdue Library Materials Policy
11.	Approval to Apply for the 2010-2011 Department of Health County Award Grant and Authorize the Chairperson to Sign Resolution Number 2011-027
12.	Approval of Appointments to the Gadsden County Industrial Authority
Consent Items pulled for discussion.
10.	Approval of Revised Circulation of Library Material and Overdue Library Materials Policy Chair Taylor would like to try other stop gap measures first. Motion by Taylor to deny. Holt seconded. Discussion: Vote 5 – 0 to deny and look at what measures are taken by other counties.
13.	Senior Citizens Additional Homestead Exemption Property Appraiser Clay VanLandingham recommended that the board pursue the additional $25,000 to those who meet the criteria. Must adopt an ordinance. Croley/Holt motion to approve Option 1 in the printed agenda item. 5 - 0
14.	Approval of Solid Waste Services Transition Robert Presnell - staff was directed to bring back a recommendation for a plan to implement the curbside garbage pickup in the county. Waste-Pro has agreed to waive the CPI during the transition. Cost to the public. $14.75 per month. Once a week pick-up. Public Input: Troy Mullis – 565 Gould Road at Lake Talquin – enjoyed the public waste facility. Would be willing to pay more. What will be the time that pick-ups will take place? Where will the pick-up points be? Commissioner Morgan would like to see options during the transition. Commissioner Holt – What was the pick-up service rate based on? Commissioner Croley - issue of disabled persons – look at how Leon or Tallahassee provides service to them. This should not be taken as mandatory. It should be the freedom of choice to the individuals. Don’t want this to be oppressive to the public. If the board goes forward, communication should reference the FL Statutes in English and Spanish. Look at an ordinance to prohibit throwing trash into the woods – make it civil as well as criminal offense. Look at making a violator responsible for cleanup. Commissioner Morgan – table this discussion until we hear from the public. Commissioner Lamb – Supports the report by the Solid Waste Committee. Morgan /Holt motioned to table this item until we have input from public -2-3 Failed Croley/Lamb approve going forward 5 – 0
15.	Approval of a Rate Increase for Gadsden County EMS Outlined by the Attached Financial Proposal Clerk Thomas thought the assumptions might be overly optimistic. Staff will go back and look at a transfer from EMS to General Fund before the next budget workshop. Do not count on EMS subsidizing the general fund. Commissioner Holt asked the Clerk to prepare something in writing for them to have before them when they discuss the budget on Thursday. Motion by Commissioner Lamb/Croley to approve the rate increases. Commissioner Croley remarks about not over estimating the resources. 5 – 0 vote.
16.	Approval of Selection of Kimley -Horn and Associates Inc. to Complete the Approval and Adoption Process for EAR-Based Amendments and Two Area Plans for Gadsden County ($50.000 is budgeted.) Lamb/Croley approve. 5 – 0
17.	Approval and Adoption of New Imaging Brand Morgan/Lamb 5 – 0
18.	County Administrator
19.	County Attorney Leon County Commissioner John Daly addressed the Board – Not appearing in commissioner capacity, but in his private position. BP Information – Was there any impact from the oil spill? Submit documents to Clerk and she will distribute to the county administrator.
20.	Discussion Items by Commissioners
	David Gardner – Update on Solar Farm – Gadsden is in the final four sites. Don’t know final selection timeline. They are doing a lot of due diligence. Printing House laid off the last 41 employees last week. – nothing has been officially released. There are two companies who may be interested in coming to Quincy.
	Health Department Director - Interim is Paul Myers
	Commissioner Croley - Attended Leon County Chamber of Commerce Retreat - Requested Board Croley/Lamb motion to have spokesperson from No Petro come to Board Meeting for presentation on propane gas. 5 - 0
	Commissioner Holt - Wants some statistical data regarding unemployment in Gadsden County Holt/Croley to direct staff to gather information regarding unemployment in Gadsden County. Need to look at the Comp Plan and Land Development Code to ensure that is supports development related to job creation. Motion to set aside a workshop date to look at Comprehensive Plan. Motion failed for lack of a second.
	Commissioner Morgan Commended the youth who were present for recognition. Appreciated comments from Clerk Thomas regarding EMS Rate Increase. Relocation of the Driver’s License Office to Tax Collector Requested information on volunteer boards and how they are elected. Mr. Lawson said he had directed that task to staff. It could be ready by next meeting. Comments to Mr. Gardner about his efforts to attract industry. Concern for updates for potential remodeling for the Tax Collector’s office for Driver’s License duties. Would like to open it up for discussion. Clyde Collins, Building Official - Dale Summerford, Tax Collector – Passed out some information (Not provided to the clerk) Would prefer that BCC keep all his employee under one roof. The drop dead date for the transition of Driver’s License responsibilities to his office is November 30, 2011. No action was taken. Will discuss it further on Thursday, August 18. Commissioner Taylor Generators for county buildings and the Clerk’s office. August 20, 2011 – Celebration with the School District. – May they have $2,000 - $2,500 from the contingency money for the event. Give away book bags, etc. Agenda this for the next meeting Motion: Taylor/Croley 5 – 0 Abandoned Houses - Bring the ordinance back and look at it. Streamlining Planning and Zoning re Community Development - Staff has been working on this and it will be brought back soon. Meeting with TDC – August 23^rd at 4:00 p.m. Bill of Rights Meeting will be at 6:00 with Citizens
	ADJOURNMENT UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR AND THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:40 A.M.