Board of
County Commissioners
Gadsden County, Florida
AGENDA & NOTES
Regular Public Meeting
March 20, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Present:
Sherrie Taylor, Chair, District 5
Gene Morgan, Vice - Chair, District 3
Eugene Lamb, District 1
Doug Croley, District 2
Brenda Holt, District 4
David Weiss, Assistant County Attorney
Arthur Lawson, Interim County Administrator
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
and Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call (Muriel Straughn, Deputy Clerk)
Amendments and Approval of
Agenda – (Motion)Morgan/Lamb 5-0
Awards, Presentations and
Appearances
1. Resolution
Honoring and Proclaiming March 30, 2012 as Mr. Bernard Clark Day
(Gene
Morgan, Commissioner)
Commissioner Morgan spoke for a brief minute, Bernard Clark through the
Kiwanis Club and Greensboro, FL he read Resolution into record that March 30,
2012. He invited Public out for the Celebration at the home of Mr.
2. Workforce Plus
Services Update (Material to be Provided)
(Kimberly
Moore, CEO, WORKFORCE Plus)
Kimberly Moore, CEO, Workforce Plus – Putting the Pieces together, She
gave overview of services from Workforce Plus, how they are available to help
through transition period. She spoke specific to Gadsden 608(applied for
services), 2039 –total unemployed 22-30(largest group unemployed). Gadsden
YouthBuild
Chair Taylor commented the purpose originally for her to enlighten
about the Legislative Session. She said that she was reaching out because the
people that she meets and greets, that are finding jobs through Workforce Plus.
She spoke of Chamber of Commerce, with Entrepreneurship to help start
employment, becoming their own employers.
Commissioner Holt spoke of all entities working together. She asked for
Workshop. She asked the School Board to also be involved. She suggested going
out of improvements
Commissioner Morgan thanked Ms. Kimberly Moore for all her services.
How important Supply and Demand. He asked about Gadsden County Economic
Development that was held in Gadsden County. He also thanked David Garner and
staff for a yeoman’s job with the Summit.
Ms. Moore stated the Summit was great and well attended
Commissioner Croley thanked Ms. Moore for presentation. He asked what
average profile of the unemployed was.
Ms. Moore said that it would be 22-33 year old.
Commissioner Lamb asked did she communicate with the Chamber of
Commerce and thanked her for her presentation. He noted he would read over
packet and he would give her a call with suggestion.
Chair Taylor stated the County needs jobs and thanked Ms. Moore for
presentation. She said she was suggesting a Day of Dialogue, Chamber of Commerce.
She asked Mr. Lawson to address the following:
Task: Chamber of Commerce –to be more present a Board Meetings
Chamber of Commerce –
Workforce Plus together (Day of Dialogue)
3. Discussion of Recent Value Trends, Fiscal
Year 2012 Lost Revenue, Millage Rate, etc. Based
on Current Legislative Actions (Clay
VanLandingham, Property Appraiser)
Mr. VanLandingham commented the Sun has set on
the Days of Rising Values. He commented 2007was the better year and it has been
on the decline since that time. He did a presentation on the recent value
trends, Fiscal Year 2012 lost revenue, millage rate. Florida foreclosure courts
to get money to speed cases, will drive values down, tax and ad valorem.
Gadsden County Budget History, Balancing
a Bouncing Budget. He mentioned two issues of the ballot in November, 2012:
Commissioner Croley thanked Mr. VanLandingham
him for his presentation. He asked were numbers related to Gadsden Count, (Mr.
Banker, Here are my Keys) Distressed Sales. He discussed the concerns with the
millage rate. He thanked Clerk Thomas and Mr. Lawson for their fiscal
conservatives.
Commissioner
Morgan thanked Mr. VanLandingham. He said this is no surprise, they knew it was
coming. One thing that was focused on
how to better prioritize, commendable job not raising millage rate. He commented the rebuilding the Fund Balance.
Commissioner Lamb
also thanked Mr. VanLandingham. He also stated they would have to become more
fiscal responsible.
Commissioner Holt
spoke of economic development. She discussed services and funding.
Chair Taylor, said
all have been great comments. She asked
them to focus on what they are going to do right now. Spoke of services and
amount able to put monies bank. She asked that they start looking at Grant
Services, USDA has funds. She asked they
research resources, find solution and go after it. Let’s focus on how to fix
situation, would not like to raise taxes or cut services.
Chair Taylor asked
Mr. Lawson to look in USDA grants, to help supplement budget.
Commissioner Holt
inquired about Casino, would it effect tax roll.
Mr. VanLandingham
stated thus far, they will build in phases
Clerk of Courts
4. Presentation of County Finance and County Clerk Issues
(Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of the Courts)
There was no report for Clerk
Thomas.
Consent – (Motion) Lamb/ Holt
9-10items pulled for discussion 5-0
5. Approval of Minutes – February 7,
2012 – Regular Meeting
6. Ratification of Approval to Pay
County Bills
7. Approval of
Signatures for Special Assessment Liens – (SHIP) State Housing Initiative Partnership Program (FHOP) Florida Home
Opportunity Program (Down Payment and Closing
Cost Assistance Programs)
(Phyllis Moore, SHIP Administrator)
8. Approval of Equipment Lease
Agreement Between Gadsden County and Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
(Arthur Lawson, Interim
County Administrator)
9. Board Approval to Transfer Funds
from Reserves to Support the Quincy Shuttle
(Arthur Lawson,
Interim County Administrator)
10. Request Approval to Pay Invoice to
Capital City Classic 2011 for Advertising and Sponsorship
(Arthur Lawson,
Interim County Administrator)
11. Resolution Number 2012-012 Declaring the Week of May 15-21, 2011 as Public Works Week in Gadsden County, Florida
(Charles Chapman, Public
Works Director)
12. Approval and
Authorize the Chairperson to Execute Correspondence for Grant LP6721 Water/Waste Water Infrastructure
(Charles Chapman,
Public Works Director)
Items Pulled for Discussion – Items 9 & 10
9. Board
Approval to Transfer Funds from Reserves to Support the Quincy Shuttle
(Arthur
Lawson, Interim County Administrator) – pulled by Commissioner Morgan.
He asked Board not to approve the dollars for
Shuttle. Commissioner Croley said he
agreed not to approve, can’t afford.
Commissioner Lamb asked what was the amount. He said because the figures went down $24,000
through September instead of the amount originally requested. He said he was
not in favor if Quincy could not
Mr. Lawson said the amount has gone down, funding
would be through September.
Chair Taylor said the City of Quincy is on Board.
Transportation Disadvantage has agreed to raise fees.
Commissioner Taylor stated funds are restricted and
thanked Mr. Sapp for presentation.
Commissioner Holt in approval of the two items.
Commissioner Morgan said he would like to delay
funding.
Motion 3-2 to deny Morgan/Croley (opposed –Holt,
Lamb, Taylor)
Motion: Approval – Holt/ Lamb
Question:Commissioner Croley
how will service be sustained?
Motion: Approval – Holt/ Lamb
3-2(Motion Passes) (opposed –Morgan, Croley)
10. Request Approval to Pay Invoice to
Capital City Classic 2011 for Advertising and Sponsorship
(Arthur Lawson, Interim
County Administrator)
Commissioner Morgan not approve
– (Motion) Morgan/Croley 4-1 (Morgan opposed)
Commissioner Lamb stated that it has already been done.
Mr. Lawson stated this is annually and he authorized.
Commissioner Croley commented he was in favor if Mr. Lawson authorized.
Motion: Lamb/Croley 4-1(Morgan opposed Motion)
Citizens Requesting to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items
(3 minute limit)
Public Hearings
General Business
13. Approval of Amendment Number 2 to the
Contract Between Gadsden County and Big Bend
Transit to Provide for the Continuation of Gadsden Express Services for Eleven Months and for the Chairperson to
Execute the Agreement
(Anthony Matheny,
Planning and Community Development Director)
Motion: Taylor/
Lamb
Question – Morgan –
asked about extra coverage for other parts of County. He asked for written
update.
Commissioner Croley
they have discussed in CTPA they are trying to get coverage to outlaying areas.
Motion:
Taylor/Lamb5-0 (Motion for approval of Amendment Number 2 to the Contract
Between Gadsden County and Big Bend Transit to Provide for the Continuation of
Gadsden Express Services for Eleven Months and for the Chair person to Execute
the Agreement)
14. Request Approval of Change Order for Cabinetry Upgrade
at the Tax Collector’s Office Renovation
Project(Clyde Collins, Building
Official)
Motion: Croley/
Morgan for approval
Question – Commissioner
Holt, What’s the need for $20,000 for cabinets.
Commissioner Morgan commented these are
dollars that will actually save dollars.
Mr. Lawson commented the savings of
$5,000 by tax collector reworking.
Motion for approval
Croley/ Morgan 5-0(approved)
14a. E911-
County 911 Coordinator – Mr. Pettis Taylor/Lamb 5-0
14b. 2012
E911 Grant – Croley/ Holt 5-0
County Administrator
15. Update on Board Requests (Arthur
Lawson, Interim County Administrator)
April 17, FEMA
Funds
April 3, Churches,
Interlocal Agreement
Workshop -
LandDevelopment Code
Commissioner Croley
– asked for Solid Waste Pro – GIS mapping how are services going.
County Attorney
16. Update on Various Legal Issues
(Deborah Minnis, County
Attorney)
No report
Discussion Items by Commissioners
17.
Commissioner Lamb, District 1 –
No Items
Fire Hydrants in Lake Yvette
Area –
Charles Chapman stated Dr. Benedict that’s not a public works matter
and directed him to Mr. Tommy Baker.
Commissioner Croley, District 2
– Report and Discussion on Public Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Commission District Two
and Gadsden County
Not report – CRTPA, next Monday
give concerns to Mr. Lawson.
Commissioner Holt, District 4 – County Concerns
Chair Taylor asked that it be agenda
Motion to agenda(variance)
Matheny – agreed to let her place trailer on lot, she needs surveyor to
get legal easement, have to check with Health Department, on septic tank. No
variance required.
Motion for variances Holt/ Taylor – (motion withdrawn)
Commissioner Morgan, Vice Chairman, District 3 – District 3
Concerns
Commissioner Taylor, Chairperson, District
5 – No Items
·
Workforce
and Chamber Dialogue Motion: Taylor/Holt 5-0(before the end of May)
·
USDA to
attract dollars – Contract Grant Writer $15,000
Mr. Lawson commented they have done RFP, they should
have someone on board.
·
Vent in
Board room
·
Legislature
Update (have lobbyist and Delegates give impact on Legislative changes for
month of May
·
Comp
Plan – Someone to help with process with ease, someone with expertise,
Professional Services(minimum cost $5,000 or less) Motion for approval
Taylor/Lamb to get Professional Services to revise Comp Plan and Land
Devlopment5-0 (approved)
·
CW
Roberts – asked what was next step. Mr.
Lawson said P&D have been documenting and it’s available for review in
Management Office. He said he would bring back, but would work with County
Attorney.
Motion to Adjourn @ 11:25am
Receipt and File
18.
a. For the Record:
Letter in Support of the Sheriff’s Application for the Second Chance Act
Grant
b. For the Record:
Interlocal Agreement (Part II) Between the City of Gretna and Gadsden County Commission
c. For the Record:
Official Document – Certificate of County Canvassing Board
April Meeting(s)
- April 3, 2012, Regular
Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
- April 17, 2012, Regular
Meeting, 9:00 a.m.