AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA ON OCTOBER 2, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M., THE FOLLOWING PROCEEDINGS WERE HAD, VIZ.

Present: Sherrie Taylor, Chair -District 5

Gene Morgan, Vice-Chair, District 3

Eugene Lamb, District 1

Brenda Holt, District 4

Debra Minnis, County Attorney

Arthur Lawson, Interim County Administrator

Absent: Doug Croley – District 2

Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

Chair Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. She then opened with a prayer and pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag.

The roll was called by Marcella Blocker with the attendance/absence recorded as listed above.

Amendments and Approval of Agenda

Upon a motion by Commissioner Gene Morgan and a second by Brenda Holt, to excuse Commissioner’s Doug Croley’s absence, the Board voted 4-0 by voice vote in favor of the motion.

ADD: 1A TO AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS: LVA GADSDEN, INC.

ADD: 16A JAIL RENOVATION UPDATE

ADD: 16B DISCUSSION REGARDING PERMANENT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

ADD: 17A: DISCUSSION OF QUINCY SHUTTLE

PULL: ITEM 2

Upon a motion by Commissioner Gene Morgan and a second by Brenda Holt, THE BOARD VOTED 4-0 to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED ABOVE.

1.	Capital Regional Medical Center Presentation Brian Cook, President/CEO appeared before the Board to give overview of Tallahassee and Gadsden campuses. Comm. Brenda Holt had remarks. Comm. Lamb had remarks. Comm. Taylor had remarks. Mr. Cook requested $350,000 to remodel & $50,000 FFE max total cost. Comm. Holt had additional questions. Comm. Lamb had additional comments. Comm. Morgan had remarks. Comm. Taylor had additional comments.
2.	Tower Com Presentation Quincy Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. Sonya Hines-Hall, 3070 Bainbridge Hwy, Quincy, LVA, President of LVA of Gadsden.
CLERK OF COURTS
3.	Presentation of County Finance and County Clerk Issues
CONSENT
4.	Approval of Minutes- June 5, 2012-Regular Meeting August 21, 2012-Regular Meeting August 23, 2012- Special Meeting/Budget Workshop Muriel Straughn asked to pull # 5 from the agenda. Upon a Motion from Mr. Lawson and a second by Brenda Holt the minutes were approved as amended.
5.	Ratification of Approval to Pay County Bills
6.	Approval and Signature on the 2012 E911 State Grant Application for Upgrade of E911 Backup PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point)
7.	Approval of 2013 Holiday Schedule
8.	Gadsden County Fire Service Seeks Support to Apply for Funding Through the USDA Rural Development to Purchase a New Fire Truck
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (3 MINUTE LIMIT) The Chair called for citizens requesting to be heard and there were none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.	Public Hearing-Consideration of the Use of the Uniform Method for Levy, Collection and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment to Recover a Portion of the Cost Incurred in Paving Ames Barineau Road from all the Owners of Real Property Abutting the Road David Weiss, Asst. County Attorney appeared. BCC entered into contract with Ames Barineau Road property owners, County to pay 1/3 and owners to pay 2/3. Call for public comments. No response. Comm. Holt had comments. Comm. Lamb had comments. Comm. Holt had additional comments. Comm. Lamb had additional comments. Comm. Morgan had comments. Comm. Holt had additional comments. Comm. Taylor called for any other comments. Comm. Morgan had additional comments. Comm. Taylor had additional comments, Attorney Minnis had comments. Comm. Lamb had additional comments. Comm. Taylor had additional comments. Attorney Minnis had additional comments. Comm. Taylor had additional comments. Attorney Minnis responded. Comm. Taylor had additional comments. Suggested remanding to County Administrator, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector. Comm. Holt suggested looking at government services. Comm. Taylor had additional comments. Mr. Weiss had additional comments. Comm. Holt had additional comments. Comm. Taylor called for motion & second. Upon a Motion by Comm. Holt and a second by Comm. Lamb, the Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0 to remand this to the county administrator, property appraiser and tax collector.
10.	Public Hearing-Consideration of the Use of the Uniform Method for Levy, Collection and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment to Recover a Portion of the Cost Incurred in Paving Quail Roost Drive West from all of the Owners of Real Property Abutting the Roads David Weiss appeared. Comm. Taylor called for public comments. Upon a motion by Comm. Morgan and a second by Comm. Lamb the Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0 that this be remanded back to County Administrator, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser and government services.
11.	Public Hearing-Approval of Close-out Budget Amendments and Resolution for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Comm. Taylor called for public comments regarding the budget and there were none. Upon a motion by Comm. Morgan and a second by Comm. Lamb the Board voted in favor of the motion to APPROVE THE budget 4-0.
12.	Public Hearing-Request to hold the Second Public Hearing Required for Gadsden County to Apply for Florida Department of Community Affairs 2012 CDBG Economic Development Grant Mr. Lawson called for comments. Auburn Ford appeared before the Board on behalf of Mr. Charlie Harris, to request funding for an assisted living care facility. UPON A MOTION BY COMM. Lamb AND A SECOND BY Comm. HolT THE BOARD VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION 4-0.
GENERAL BUSINESS
13.	Redirection of Half Cent Tax and Trust Revenues from CRMC to Medicaid in Order to Take Advantage of Federal Matching Funds Mike Glazer, Assistant County Attorney, appeared before the Board regarding renewal of contract to provide certain funds previously sent directly to Capital Regional Medical Center (“CRMC”) Upon a motion by Comm. Morgan and a second by Comm. Lamb the Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0. Comm. Holt had questions. Mr. Glazer responded. Comm. Taylor had questions.
14.	Ashford Health Care System Mr. Glazer appeared before the Board. Guidance is sought regarding direction for a demand from an attorney for reimbursement to the bankruptcy. Comm. Lamb had comments. Comm. Morgan had comments. Comm. Holt had comments, suggested to look at suing for fees and damages. Comm. Taylor had comments and questions. Mr. Glazer responded. Comm. Taylor had comments. Upon a motion by Comm. Morgan and a second by Comm. Lamb the Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0.
15.	Approval of Workforce Services Plan Kimberly Moore, WorkForce Services, appeared before the Board. Comm. Morgan called for a motion, Comm. Lamb seconded. Comm. Taylor had questions of Comm. Holt. Comm. Holt responded. Ms. Moore responded Comm. Taylor had comments. Ms. Moore responded. Comm. Morgan had comments. Ms. Moore responded. Comm. Morgan had comments. Comm. Taylor had comments. Comm. Holt had comments, called for a joint meeting between WFP, Chamber and board. Upon a motion by Comm. Morgan and a second by Comm. Holt the Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0.
16.	National Solar Update Mr. Lawson called for update. Ms. Minnis responded. Comm. Morgan had comments. Comm. Holt had questions. Comm. Morgan responded. Comm. Taylor had comments. Ms. Minnis had additional comments. Comm. Taylor had comments. Ms. Minnis responded.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 16a. Jail Update Clyde Collins appeared before the Board. Comm. Morgan had questions. Mr. Collins responded. Comm. Morgan had questions. Comm. Morgan asked about the problem with the locks. Mr. Collins responded. Comm. Morgan had questions. Mr. Collins responded. Comm. Morgan had comments. Mr. Collins responded. Comm. Morgan had comments, suggested utilizing empty buildings in Chattahoochee that could house up to 500 inmates. Suggested hiring a jail administrator. Comm. Taylor called for discussion and comments from Comm. Lamb. Comm. Lamb had comments. Comm. Holt had comments. Comm. Taylor had comments. Upon a motion by Comm. Morgan and a second by Comm. Lamb the Board voted 4-0 put on November agenda. 16b. County Administrator position. Comm. Taylor had comments, called for board to look at putting someone in position permanently. Comm. Holt had comments. Comm. Lamb had comments. Comm. Morgan had comments. Comm. Taylor had comments. MOTION WAS MADE BY SHERRIE TAYLOR TO PLACE ROBERT PRESENELL IN THE POSITION and was seconded by Comm. Holt. Comm. Morgan had comments. Attorney Minnis had comments. Comm. Morgan had comments. Attorney Minnis responded. Comm. Morgan had comments. Attorney Minnis responded. Comm. Morgan had questions. Attorney Minnis responded. Comm. Morgan had comments. Atty. Minnis responded. Comm. Morgan had comments. Atty. Minnis responded. Comm. Morgan had comments. Comm. Holt moved for vote. Comm. Lamb had questions. Atty. Minnis responded. Comm. Taylor had comments. Motion passed. 3-1, Morgan opposed. Place on agenda for next meeting.
17.	Update on Board Requests Quincy Shuttle funding. Comm. Taylor had comments. Thornton Williams, Esq., appeared before the Board asking for direction from the Board regarding funding. Comm. Taylor called for a recommendation from Mr. Lawson. Mr. Lawson responded. Comm. Taylor called for comments from Comm. Morgan. Comm. Morgan had comments. Comm. Taylor had comments. Comm. Morgan had questions. Comm. Taylor responded. Comm. Morgan had comments. Comm. Morgan had comments. Comm. Taylor responded. Comm. Lamb had comments. Mr. Lawson had comments. Comm. Lamb had comments. Comm. Holt had comments. Mr. Williams responded. Comm. Taylor asked for comments from Mr. Price. Mr. Price, O & B Analyst, appeared before the Board. Comm. Taylor had comments, asked Mr. Lawson to get direction from City of Quincy. Comm. Holt had comments. Mr. Williams responded. Mr. Lawson had comments. Comm. Taylor responded. Chair Taylor asked that Big Bend and Quincy Shuttle allow the Board to put this on the next agenda,
COUNTY ATTORNEY
18.	Update on Various Legal Issues Atty. Minnis brought up the Patel lawsuit. Comm. Taylor had comments. Atty. Minnis responded. David Theriaque, Esquire, 433 N. Magnolia Drive, Tallahassee, FL, appeared before the Board. Comm. Lamb had comments. Atty. Minnis responded. Comm. Lamb had additional comments. Mr. Theriaque had comments. Comm. Holt moved to have put on agenda for public hearing. Atty. Minnis responded. Comm. Taylor had comments. Comm. Holt Atty. Minnis. Comm. Holt moved Comm. Taylor had comments. Comm. Holt moved no appeal, seconded by Comm. Lamb. Mr. Theriaque had comments. Atty. Minnis had comments. Upon a motion by Comm. Taylor and a second by Comm. Lamb the Board voted 3-1 put on November agenda. COMM. MORGAN OPPOSED.
DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
19.	Commissioner Lamb, District 1-County Concerns Commissioner Croley, District 2-Report and Discussion on Public Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Commission District Two and Gadsden County Commissioner Holt, District 4-County Concerns Comm. Holt had questions about Medicaid payments. Mr. Lawson responded. Comm. Holt had comments. Comm. Taylor had questions. Mr. Lawson had comments. Commissioner Morgan, Vice-Chairman, District 3-District 3 Concerns Commissioner Taylor, Chairperson, District 5-No items
MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the board, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. ATTEST: BY:________________________________ Sherrie Taylor, Chair Board of County Commissioners BY:_______________________________ Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Court Gadsden County, Florida
OCTOBER MEETING(S)
	-October 16, 2012 Regular Meeting, 9:00 a.m.